Prime-Line RP77233 Adjustable Faucet Handle and Compression Sleeve Puller (Single Pack)

I'm not quite sure how others are using this, but this tool worked on removing the compression sleeves for a sink in my 1964 home. I don't think I did anything special... just followed the instructions.1. Insert the bit that goes into the pipe... into the pipe.2. Insert the tool into the bit.3. Clamp the jaws around the compression nut.4. Start twisting the handle - this uses the nut to slide the compression sleeve off of the pipe...Regarding removing the sleeve from the bit afterwards: I mean, you used the tool to utilize the compression nut to slide the sleeve off... so you just flip the nut around and use it to slide it off the bit. I guess they didn't exactly outline that in the instructions but it seemed like common sense to me.

Could not remove a corroded on single handle to a phister faucet, so I bought this thing. Kind of awkward to use the arms to grab the faucet and to twist and pull up. Needed a solid flat washer inside the handle to create tension, otherwise the Long tensioning rod would slip through and strip the handle screw attachment point.

Had to remove an angle stop under sink. This device hooks to nut and pulls it off with the brass Farrell When I went to HD to buy a new valve there was a guy with the same issue.. Said he was quoted $300. For a plumbers house call to remove old valve and replace a new one.. Darn near offer to do for $200 but needed to get back to my valve.Need pretty strong hands to grip the jaws but IT WORKS !!!

Turning the screw in on the puller was effortless as all it was doing was bending the arms. Did not budge the fixtures handle one bit. Maybe if the arms were cast instead of stamped steel.Consider throwing your money in the trash before buying this puller because that is where the puller ended up.

I was resolved to get a plumber to fix my leaky shower valve for which I could not remove the handle, yet didn't want to spend for a plumber... That was almost a year ago with my valve still leaking.Then I came across a Youtube video that mentioned this tool so I go one!This made my valve knob removal very easy! So I put it back on and ordered a kit to renew the seals and also update the look of my 35+ year old Delta chrome valve. Used the tool again to remove the knob (easier this time) and updated everything to a leak free valve with seal kit and a Brushed nickel handle kit!

This product had been opened and so might have bee,n previously used. The hooks at the end of the arms were not perpendicular to the arms and the two hooks were also not at the same angle. This could be from poor manufacturing quality control or it could be bent from a previous use.It might do fine for pulling faucet handles; I have not tried it for that. But for pulling compression sleeves, it needed a lot of help (clamps and homemade gadgetry to keep the hooks from slipping off). In retrospect, I should have purchased a dedicated sleeve puller that uses the compression nut's threads instead of hooks to pull the assembly off the pipe. This tool, however, seems best used on faucet handles.

I had a under the sink dishwasher hot water valve that needed replacing. The old valve had a very short copper pipe extending out of the wall. I couldn't grab the compressing ring with a pair of pliers nor could I grind it off due to no room. I was hesitant to buy this due to the bad reviews but needed something to help me out. This tool worked perfect! Just followed the directions hooked the prongs behind the compression nut and started cranking clockwise. Within 30 seconds ring and nut were removed and new valve went on without a hitch. Worked great!

This tool did not work at all for me.I'm trying to remove a shower handle that has been in place for near 40 years.Needless to say, the corrosion is strong and the handle will not budge.After reading the instructions I installed the puller and managed to get it to tighten up.I worked very slowly to give it time to work.Suddenly there was a small "pop" and I thought i was done.Nope, the pop was my valve handle cracking. I can't blame the tool for that. My decades of corrosion was stronger than the handle metal.I stopped immediately since the handle was still perfectly functional. Removed the tool and tried to put the screw back in. Nope. Screw will not install. Threads in the valve stem are smashed.I think the pin diameter on this tool is too large (at least for my hardware) and the pressure mangled my stem threads. If I ever need to try this again, I would install a sacrificial Phillips head screw partially into the stem. As long as the screw is loose by a few turns, then there's room for the puller to work. Then I'd put the tool pin on that screw head when tightening the tool up. I'd rather mangle a spare screw than destroy valve stem threads.Looks like I'll be cutting the handle off with a Dremel after all.