Plumbing Question

[Scoop Sea]

Gentlemen: My faucet handle for my kitchen sink seems pretty dang loose (I've been out of town a week and noticed it when I returned). It's a Moen and it's the kind that you push up to turn on and swivel left and right for hot-cold. I popped the Moen decal out thinking there would be a screw underneath to tighten it. I did see what looked like an opportunity inside to use an Allen Wrench to tighten it back up, but it didn't work. In turn, I'm at wits end and am hoping one of you all have a suggestion on how to tighten it back up. In advance, thanks. Chris

[Jumptrout51]

Send MarkM a message. He is the resident plumber.

[mjsigns]

Scoop -
Mine was doing the same thing. You may have to use a "larger" allen key if you have a set available. Once you get the right key, you'll notice the tight fit. Remove the screw enough to remove the handle without losing the screw. Check for stripped milling where the screw meets the stem threads. If it is not stripped, you should be able to get by with just tightening down the screw. What ever you do, don't loose the screw

[MarkM]

Do what MJ said. Try a different allen wrench. If that doesn't work, PM me.

[Lighterknot]

try these youtube video's

part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5M4feAc7Y8

part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMbr7wqwgTY

hope this helps.. good luck!

[Scoop Sea]

Thanks guys. MJ, I tried the allen wrench, took the screw out, replaced, etc and it's still loose.

MarkM, I sent a PM brotha.

Lighterknot, the faucet is functional, it just feels rather loose now. I'm hoping it won't require replacing a cartridge, etc. thanks for the videos.

[MarkM]

Scoop, I sent you a PM.

[Scoop Sea]

Hey MarkM, for some reason it hasn't shown up in the in-box. You didn't send it to "Poop" did ya.....lol

[MarkM]

I just tried 2 more times. Let me know if you get it. I'm not real saavy with this stuff.