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

Usually when changing a valve on a toilet or sink I just leave the old compression sleeve on the tubing. Occasionally you need to replace the sleeve and getting it off without really messing up the tubing is almost impossible. This tool is not the easiest to use, it wants to slip off all the time, but using a set of slip joint pliers to keep it firmly clamped together, and a second pair to turn the handle, and you can pull the sleeve off without any further damage. It does an otherwise very difficult job.

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.

This product is not built to last but it should be enough to get you through your shower job.Just remember to take your time and not put too much pressure on the threads (Chinesium alloy). Remove and relocate if you need to. It comes with a little ram that you should place over the point to keep from jabbing through and wedging it into any threads.I gave it 5 stars because it did exactly whatI needed. I knew it was cheap when I bought it.

Worthless. Would not pull off compression fitting. Probably works fine for a faucet knob

I used this to remove a compression sleeve from a 1/2" copper tube so I could install a new shut off valve. It worked perfectly and easily.

I was trying to use this to remove shower knobs on since the late 80s, but the tongs will slip off the knob given the poor design of the puller ends. If you use a giant pair of channel locks you can keep the tong end hooks from spreading and slipping off of the knob. Works perfectly once you add the channel locks, otherwise not so good.

Didn't work at first on the inner notches. Tried the outer notches and it appears there they provide a better angle and pulling pressure for the size shower handle I have. They popped off easily using that setting. I applied grease to the spindle first to help it avoid getting stuck inside the stem.

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.