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I will try to get you the model number later if it's written on it or from my records. The valve has two dials, ON/OFF on top and temperature on the bottom.
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I will try to get you the model number later if it's written on it or from my records. The valve has two dials, ON/OFF on top and temperature on the bottom.
Krow
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It would really be helpful if I saw a pic, even from the site that you saw similar ones on
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What I have is the GS 5559 Series. This is a link to it:
http://www.gsnorthamerica.com/Cilindra.html
This is a link to the valve specifications:
http://www.gsnorthamerica.com/1559.pdf
I sheduled a plumber for Wednesday to come and see if we can fix the valve.
Krow
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The button with the spring is to bypass the temperature setting. You can get it hotter if its engaged.
This unit is equiped with a spring loaded checkvalve which stops the water from mixing when you have the top valve closed (not related to the above). Your problem with the hot and cold mixing is in your in the check valve. It seems to have malfunctioned . The spring is probably stuck or worn or sediment deposits may be present
This unit is equiped with a spring loaded checkvalve which stops the water from mixing when you have the top valve closed (not related to the above). Your problem with the hot and cold mixing is in your in the check valve. It seems to have malfunctioned . The spring is probably stuck or worn or sediment deposits may be present
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the plumber got a new cartridge and replaced it. There was a problem with the old one because the spring mechanism was not working. However, I still have a problem if I keep the dial on the normal operating temeprature. I have to turn it to the coldest setting to avoid this problem.
One more thing the plumber told me is that the stops are not working. He said that he turned them all the way in, but still got water out of the shower head. I don't understand how is that possible!!
Krow
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You don't necessarily need to be using the stops to wear down . All you need is constant temperature changes and the neopreme washer will break down. I suspect that at least the hot water stop is the worse one of the 2..
there is obviously an issue with the check valves if you are still experiencing problems with the cross over. It could be a bad faucet to. Has this cross over issue started recently or have you had it since you moved in?
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