jsanfilippo
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Hi all,
My American Standard shower valve is giving me problems. Sometimes the water simply won't be hot, other times, it's scalding. It's only a problem in that shower.
Today, I took the cartridge out and took it to a plumbing supply. They said it was an R120, and that if I call Am. St., they would send me a replacement free. They also suggested I get a Balancing Spool kit, as that might be the problem.
When I found out it would be a week till the replacement parts came, I decided to take the cartidge and balancing spool out of the other shower that rarely gets used (same valve system) to put into the defective one.
I replaced the cartridge just fine without issues. But I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to get at the balancing spool. They told me on the phone that it should just be "behind" the catridge. But I cannot get that assembly apart. I'm reluctant to force it, as I'm afraid I'll break the whole thing and then have a much bigger problem of opening up the wall to do a full replacement.
The problem definately wasn't the cartridge, as I did that swap and the problem continues.
Any suggestions on getting at the balancing spool?
Would photos of the assembly be helpful? If so, I'll post some.
Thanks for any input!
jamie
My American Standard shower valve is giving me problems. Sometimes the water simply won't be hot, other times, it's scalding. It's only a problem in that shower.
Today, I took the cartridge out and took it to a plumbing supply. They said it was an R120, and that if I call Am. St., they would send me a replacement free. They also suggested I get a Balancing Spool kit, as that might be the problem.
When I found out it would be a week till the replacement parts came, I decided to take the cartidge and balancing spool out of the other shower that rarely gets used (same valve system) to put into the defective one.
I replaced the cartridge just fine without issues. But I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to get at the balancing spool. They told me on the phone that it should just be "behind" the catridge. But I cannot get that assembly apart. I'm reluctant to force it, as I'm afraid I'll break the whole thing and then have a much bigger problem of opening up the wall to do a full replacement.
The problem definately wasn't the cartridge, as I did that swap and the problem continues.
Any suggestions on getting at the balancing spool?
Would photos of the assembly be helpful? If so, I'll post some.
Thanks for any input!
jamie
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