Broken shower handle (struggling to replace)

3 years ago

Hello All:

We have a broken shower handle and I have been struggling to get it fixed

I was able to remove the piece from the back part (trim?) but even after going to many shops and buying two "universal" handles, the issue is still unsolved.

There is no mention of the manufacturer on any of the pieces and I tried buying two "universal" handles and they didn't fit.

It appears that if I could find the manufacturer, it might be an easy fix..

I have attached several pictures and I hope that one of you might be able to help me

Photo1: Back part of the shower trim

Photo 2: Close-up of the center piece on Photo 1 above (One can see the words "Hot", "Cold" and "Off" on the trim plate if seen closely

Photo 3: The piece which I removed by unscrewing from the back-part (trim) in Photo 1. The broken handle piece is the piece on the right sticking out

Photo 4: Inside of the piece with the broken handle

Photo 5: Same as photo 4 but with a different angle so that the broken handle part can be seen

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Alan Strassberg

3 years ago

Any markings at all besides Hot/Cold? Patent number maybe?

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w0lley32
3 years ago
If you go to a plumbing supply store, not a big box store, with the piece shown in photos 3 through 5, they should be able to find a replacement handle that will have the same size splined socket as your broken handle.
Vij Jiv thanked w0lley32
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shirlpp
3 years ago
Time to call in a professional plumber!
Helen
3 years ago
@shirlpp Yes that is exactly what I did when my 1965 vintage shower handle no longer operated the valve.

They took a look at the fixture - went to their supplier and fixed it so that it was working. They had to put a plate on the front for cosmetic purposes but functionally it was a perfect match.
ci_lantro
3 years ago
How is the handle broken? Is a piece broken off of it?

Posting a picture might help identify the faucet or yield suggestions on how to repair the broken piece.
Vij Jiv
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks everyone

Here is an update:

I was able to take off the trim plate and with some google search figured out that the trim kit is "Hampton" by American Standard...

I am now trying to figure out how to order the parts..

I found a parts manual and will try to reach American Standard to order the parts..

I went to home depot but they didn't have the parts and said that "Hampton" is discontinued!
ci_lantro
3 years ago
Did you try ordering it online?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/American-Standard-Hampton-Metal-Lever-Handle-Polished-Chrome-013310-0020A/205490879

Another source: https://www.fergusonrepairparts.com/item/p024-03311/

Can the broken handle be repaired? Like with JBWeld or MarineTex?

https://www.amazon.com/American-Standard-060354-0020A-Handle-Polished/dp/B003UVBREO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17AFX3FV50HF4&keywords=american%2Bstandard%2Bhampton%2Bshower%2Blever&qid=1672148950&sprefix=american%2Bstandard%2Bhampt