Hard water deposits - best way to remove?

[46Tbird]

I can't pull up on the handle in the shower faucet (arrow below) to divert water to the shower head. It appears to have a buildup of calcium/lime deposits keeping it from being able to move.

I've already tried to spray CLR up there. That ain't gonna work.

Got any advice? TIA

[Vertnut]

A really strong acid might help, or just might have replace it.

[Chas_svo]

Danny, I think that just unscrews. If it does u can soak it in CLR or just replace. It's been a while since I had one of those apart.

[46Tbird]

Thanks man. Yes, it did unscrew. I was looking for a phillips or hex set screw, but the whole thing rotates. Doh.

I've got it soaking in vinegar and I'm crossing my fingers. Thanks guys.

[90GT50]

Advice: take baths instead.

Any other brain busters?

[ceyko]

That particular assembly should be fairly cheap and easy to replace - assuming you don't have a higher end one that is hard to find at Lowes/HD.

I'm learning about faucets...

1. Try to take them apart every couple of years and lubricate them.

2. If it's hard to take apart due to seizing - just replace the damned thing

3. Fuck Moen and love Pfister

[Chas_svo]

3. Fuck Moen and love Pfister

They both have good and bad, and some of the better ones are ridiculously expensive.

[ceyko]

They both have good and bad, and some of the better ones are ridiculously expensive.

I ain't going to lie, going forward I'm going to pay whatever for peace of mind.

[Chas_svo]

I ain't going to lie, going forward I'm going to pay whatever for peace of mind.

Same here. That is not the place to skimp.

[03mustangdude]

what if the pipes are still copper welded and the thing doesn't unscrew?

[ScottEvil]

The spout will come off some how. It either unscrews or has a set screw. They are cheap, easier to just replace than clean


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