bang0r
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Reference: "Leaking Grohe model 34-446" (URL https://terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451&highlight=grohe)
My 34-436 developed a temperature stuck-at symptom early this year. Per Grohe's tech support's recommendation, I replaced the temperature cartridge in June, as the part is under warranty. At that time, I also replaced the two stop-valve assembly due to an intermittent drips, thinking that will save me some work since the escutcheon and sleeve are already out. When I installed the right stop valve, the metal screen was not compressed enough, consequently some bits of the screen corner came loose as the valve get threaded in and eventually damaging the inner O-ring on the outside of the valve assembly. With the O-ring repair kit Grohe's tech support sent me, I replaced the broken O-ring and the two inner O-rings on both plungers, but the 34436 still exhibits a slow leakage (approx a drop very 7 to 10 seconds). There is no leak if the service stops are turned off. My dilemma is whether to buy another pair of valves (hoping that will fix the leaks) or replace the whole 34436 ?
If the whole 34436 is to be replaced, can that be done from the other side of the wall, since the shower surround is the cultured marble type, not tiles.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
My 34-436 developed a temperature stuck-at symptom early this year. Per Grohe's tech support's recommendation, I replaced the temperature cartridge in June, as the part is under warranty. At that time, I also replaced the two stop-valve assembly due to an intermittent drips, thinking that will save me some work since the escutcheon and sleeve are already out. When I installed the right stop valve, the metal screen was not compressed enough, consequently some bits of the screen corner came loose as the valve get threaded in and eventually damaging the inner O-ring on the outside of the valve assembly. With the O-ring repair kit Grohe's tech support sent me, I replaced the broken O-ring and the two inner O-rings on both plungers, but the 34436 still exhibits a slow leakage (approx a drop very 7 to 10 seconds). There is no leak if the service stops are turned off. My dilemma is whether to buy another pair of valves (hoping that will fix the leaks) or replace the whole 34436 ?
If the whole 34436 is to be replaced, can that be done from the other side of the wall, since the shower surround is the cultured marble type, not tiles.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.