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How to demount this TP holder?

2 months ago

I'm usually very handy at dealing with hardware, but can't figure out how to get this TP holder demounted. I want to change the orientation as the button at the end of the rod should be on the top side instead of the bottom. There are no setscrews visible anywhere, and the base that sits against the wall is solid and does not have a cap that can be snapped off. Suggestions on dealing with this would be appreciated.

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Adama Engineering
2 months ago
Should have a little set screw on the bottom of the large escutcheon.
Rho Dodendron
2 months ago
Great question--I have a similar one that needs tightening.
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G W
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That looks like one of the newer delta trinsic styles. Some of them have a spring mount, so you need to push in and slide up at the same time. When I installed mine I was really worried I would forget how it went, so I sure hope I remembered that correctly! You might see if there are some instructions online.
kudzu9 thanked G W
kudzu9
Original Author
2 months ago
last modified: 2 months ago
Thanks for the help, particularly GW: it was spring-loaded, with no setscrew, and even the Delta tech support person I talked with yesterday didn't have any knowledge of that design. Once I got it figured out -- with your help -- it took about 10 seconds to take it off and reinstall it in the correct position.

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