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Originally Posted by DoubleF
In theory, yes. But maybe a step back is required.
I recall a plumber using some type of clamp to test the valve before installing the handle. What happens when you try turning on the water? If it seizes or is stuck, or somehow is reversed, maybe it's not purely an issue with the plastic piece. Any new one might snap as well due to the resistance from the valve inside that the plastic is not designed to sustain? It should turn relatively easily even without a handle.
EDIT: Now that I look at that pic, I had those shower handles. They were solid as F. But the plumber guy had to replace them when I got pressure values because they were not designed to be used with pressure values. Posi-temp adapters are a type of thermostatic or pressure valve.
Is this possibly a situation with an incompatible handle and valve? I don't recall if there was an extra piece inside, but they were hard enough that they shouldn't crack easily when turned. How much pressure did you use when turning? Shouldn't it turn easily?
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Not much resistance when you turn it.
I did call a plumber to see if something was wrong with it. He turned it around and said everything worked fine just the handle was missing something and he would get it, but since he has gone MIA so I thought I would just search it out myself.
Doesn't seem like it should be this complicated but I guess it is and kind of frustrating.
Not much pressure used at all when turning it, it turns with no resistance but over time just snaps. The only issue being is that I can't screw it in tight because that's when I get the resistance.