Finding Replacement Shutoff Valve Handle

[Dan F.]

Hello,

I have a shutoff valve to an outdoor hose bib. The red handle literally cracked off (a few months ago) and I'd like to replace it so I don't have to turn the stem with pliers to shutoff the water.

It's a multi-turn valve and I counted the ridges at 16. I bought a 16-point broach valve from Home Depot, but it's too large and just spins on the stem. (I also tried a Dance universal handle, but it wasn't even close either.) Are there multiple diameters of these types of handles? If so, where can I buy them? I'm hoping not to replace the whole valve for a $5 handle.

I included two pictures in case it helps.

Thanks so much!
Dan

 

[Smooky]

You could use a universal handle such as a Mandle:

 

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[Dan F.]

Thanks Smooky... the handle was pretty tight to turn, do you think the handle will really grip it enough not to strip the grooves (since it's a round stem)?

Would another approach be to replace the whole stem/handle assembly just by unscrewing it from the pipe and finding another to fit in? (I'm uncertain if they are standard enough or would that whole piece be hard to find as well.)

Thanks for letting me know about the mandle!

 

[hj]

There is NOTHING "st andard" about them. If you find a nrw stem that fits, then ITS handle will also fit.