How to Install Your GROHE Essence Widespread Bathroom Faucet

[@FuzzFace]

How do I get a new washer set for this fixture?

[@luke_cowis]

It doesn't show how to fit the rod into the drainage plug. There is just a rod and one bold on the bottom of the plug. How can this reliably work to open and close the drainage plug?

[@johnnyroc]

I have 3 of these, that exact model in brass. The handles on one of the faucets are too tight, how do I loosen them a bit?! Thank you

[@dmolberg]

I have the same issue. Did you figure out how to loosen the handle?

[@johnnyroc]

@@dmolberg Grohe shipped me new cartridges. Haven't installed them yet not sure if it'll fix the issue.

[@GungleJeorge]

​@@dmolbergI figured it out. The cartriges were fine and smooth, but the handle assembly got gummed up by residue and limescale. Here's what I did:
1. Beneath the basin, loosen the nut so that the top escutcheon can pop up some.
2. Unscrew the escutcheon ccw to remove the handle assembly. Mine were nearly seized, I had to use a rubber strap wrench to get enough break-out torque.
3. Disassemble by using a 3mm? allen on the underside of the handle assembly.
4. Clean all parts, descale
5. Re-assemble with plumbing grease, and anti-seize on the escutcheon threads.

[@pipe.fitter]

magnificence

[@GroheAmerica]

Thank you! - GROHE Social Team