Bar Valve Shower Lever Problem

[royspecialneeds]

The lever for the flow control handle on my bar valve shower has fallen out and won't screw back in! Specifically it's not engaging with a thread when I try to screw it back in, as if the female-side thread has totally gone. The screw or hole don't show any signs of corrosion though. Please advise on the remedy for this. Will the whole thing need replacing by a plumber? Ball-park cost exc labour? [me - no DIY experience]

 

[trojanhawrs]

I take it the handle is normally pointing down when it's off? Turn the cap so the hole is at the bottom and try there?

 

[oldbuffer]

1. Take the round part of the handle off the valve (should pull off the spindle inside).
2. Try fitting the handle lever. Then:
2.1 If it goes in, try re-orienting the round part on the spindle per trojanhawrs above.
2.2 If it doesn't, try and post a photograph of the internal thread, or at least the beginning of it.

 

[royspecialneeds]

Unfortunately the lever still falls out (and I did try turning in both directions )

 

[royspecialneeds]

1. Take the round part of the handle off the valve (should pull off the spindle inside).
2. Try fitting the handle lever. Then:
2.1 If it goes in, try re-orienting the round part on the spindle per trojanhawrs above.
2.2 If it doesn't, try and post a photograph of the internal thread, or at least the beginning of it.

 

[Elkato531]

You could glue it in but, to be honest, I would replace the whole bar valve. They are not too expensive and switch over is quick and simple.

 

[royspecialneeds]

You could glue it in but, to be honest, I would replace the whole bar valve. They are not too expensive and switch over is quick and simple.

Thx Elkato531. I have no DIY experience so I don't trust myself with plumbing lol

 

[gas112]

glue it back in Araldite or similar