How Do You Remove A Bathtub Ball Faucet?
A bathtub’s ball faucet utilizes a single valve to control both the water’s temperature and the amount of water that flows from the bathtub’s spout. Ball faucets feature a single ball that fits inside the body of the faucet. Three holes are located within the ball itself; one hole is a hot water inlet, the second is a cold water inlet and the third hole directs the flow of water to the bathtub’s spout. A series of springs and spring seats support the base of the ball. Most ball-faucet issues can be traced to this series of springs. To repair your ball faucet, you must first remove it. Turn off the hot and cold water at the stop valves, or at the shutoff valve next to the water meter. Remove the faucet handle’s single retaining screw with a ball faucet tool or an Allen wrench. Remove the faucet’s handle by pulling the handle away from the faucet. Wrap the jaws of a pair of adjustable pliers with masking tape to prevent scratching the faucet’s finish. Grasp the faceted edge of the cone t
