Mixer Cap for 1/2 in. Pressure Balancing Valve
KOHLER
Mixer Cap for 1/2 in. Pressure Balancing Valve
$1.00
Color Finish Name:
Black
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EA: 1 IP: 1 CA: 3 PT: 663
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Product Details
- Compatible with most Rite-Temp shower valves
- Temperature limit stop provides temperature control for safety while allowing maximum water temperature
- Kohler Genuine Part
- Designed to fit with Kohler trim
- Provides smooth shower handle rotation
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ADA Compliant
Specifications
- ADA Compliant:
- No
- Adjustable:
- No
- Application:
- Tub and Shower
- BAA Compliant:
- No
- CARB OTC LEED Compliant:
- No
- Chemical Resistant:
- No
- Color Finish Category:
- Blacks
- Color Finish Name:
- Black
- Depth:
- 4-3/4 in
- Diameter - Inside 1:
- 3 in
- Diameter - Outside:
- 3 in
- End Connection 1:
- NPT
- End Connections:
- NPT
- FM Approved:
- No
- Faucet Mount:
- Wall Mount
- Faucet Part Type:
- Cap
- Fits Brand:
- KOHLER
- Fitting Size 1:
- 1/2 in
- Fitting Sizes:
- 1/2 in
- GSA Approved:
- No
- Hardware Included:
- No
- Height:
- 6 in
- IAPMO Listed -:
- No
- ISO:
- No
- Insulated:
- No
- Material:
- Metal, Plastic
- NSF Certified:
- No
- Trim Only:
- No
- UL Listed:
- No
- Valve Type:
- Pressure Balancing Valve
- WaterSense Labeled:
- No
- Weight:
- 0.38 lb
- Width:
- 2-67/100 in
Rated 4 out of
5
by
D__ from
Fixed the shower drip but had some trouble
I replaced the old mixer cap and the o-rings on the pressure balancer and it fixed my slow shower drip. I did not replace the old pressure balancer unit. I had some trouble replacing the mixer cap however, which I'll now describe in case it helps someone else.
The two machine screws that hold the white plastic retainer (part # 1006026) thread into both the metal flange on the mixer cap and also the brass valve housing that is in the wall. This is a no-no in mechanical engineering. It causes the two machine screws to bind as you tighten them to hold the retainer on. In my case, the 6 o'clock screw had also corroded/rusted a little over the years as any drip of water or condensation behind the faucet plate will find it's way down to the bottom where this screw is. I could not remove the screw (it was stuck). The Philips head kept slipping and stripped out some. I tried a screw-out bit in my drill, but could not get a good perpendicular angle with the drill because of interference from the mixer cap and white retainer, so all this did was strip out the rest of the screw head. I should have tried the impact screw driver I have instead of the screw-out bit, but I didn't think to try this at the time and also have some hindsight concerns now about impact hitting this screw in the brass valve housing unit in the wall and possibly breaking a pipe or something that would cost big bucks to repair. I then tried grabbing the screw head with needle-nose vice grip pliers but couldn't turn the screw and the pliers kept slipping off. Tried all sorts of pliers with no luck. Eventually I just broke off the remains of the screw head (there was not much left of it by this point), thinking I'd then be able to remove the white plastic retainer (part # 1006026) and get a better grip on the remains of the machine screw with pliers. Nope. The retainer ring doesn't come off easily as other reviewers have commented. I was worried about prying it off in the wall and breaking something that would leave my house without water (my shower has no separate shutoffs, so I had the main water valve shut off when doing the work).
I ended up having to cut the metal flange tab off of the cap using a rotary tool and a cutting disc. This took some effort and multiple cutting discs (as the discs kept fracturing - a common problem when working with these discs). The white retainer that I couldn't remove also interfered with the rotary tool and made the cutting process more difficult. Once the tab for the stuck screw was off, I could remove the mixer cap from the wall. This exposed a good 1/4+ inch of the broken machine screw, and I was able to grab it with regular small vice grips. Much to my relief, with the binding pressure on the screw from the now removed mixer cap flange gone, the screw turned with little effort and I was able to get it out. I had bought a new retainer on Amazon for 6 bucks before cutting off the old metal flange and reaching the point of no return on the work, and installed it along with the new mixer cap and o-rings (which Kohler had sent me at no charge under the lifetime warranty - thank you Kohler!). I also bought two new stainless steel machine screws at the hardware store for the retainer ring instead of the original zinc plated screws that kohler uses. Before installing the new mixer cap, I considered drilling out the threaded holes on the.flange for the two screws that hold the white retainer in place, but I don't know what weird design kohler may have done so I was afraid something might leak (even though the mixer cap itself is held in place by two stainless steel screws at 3 and 9 o'clock). I just left it as is, and hopefully the stainless steel machine screws won't corrode and get stuck the way it did on me this time. Actually I hope I don't need to replace the mixer cap again! Anyway, the shower drip is fixed, and I fortunately didn't need to call a plumber and have drywall removed to expose and replace the entire shower control unit in the wall.
Date published: 2022-12-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sam Sangam from
Perfect solution
Had a old shower assembly and I was worried if I will get a perfect match of parts. It was easy and the was able to fix the shower.
Really suggest Kohler to provide videos of these which will help!
Date published: 2022-09-04
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Ants from
Shower valve
This is the 5th time I have replaced this valve. So far it has been holding but let's see how it holds six months from now. I am disappointed on the performance of this valve. Let's hope it is better than the last four (4) I have replaced for leaks.
Date published: 2022-05-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
The Fox from
Great Customer Service
My original shower valve was leaking after about 10 years use. I called Koehler and they shipped me a new one...free of charge. The valve went in easily and shower works good as new. Thanks Kohler for standing behind your guarantee.
Date published: 2022-02-17
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Luke Ritter from
Original one broke sooner than expected
Original part stopped shutting completely sooner then expected. New part is working good. Easy to change. Some of the parts on the exterior of the new valve were cheaper looking although just so it continues to work properly I do not mind.
Date published: 2022-01-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Suburban Commando from
Easy Swap Fixed Leak
I just replaced my older model that was discontinued and replaced with the attached and Installed recently with the K-RGP800820 to replace well used older discontinued model. Easy swap, no longer uses the difficult springs. Handle movement is improved as well. Price was higher at the local store than Kohler online, but needed in a hurry to fix leaking shower head which lead to leaking faucet when trying to diagnose the problem.
Date published: 2021-10-11
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Bill Met from
I bought the new mixer cap and put new seals in the pbu but the shower still drips. Not happy.
With the new parts installed the shower still has a slow but consistent drip.
Date published: 2021-08-09
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Eddy from
Missing parts
My shower was leaking, I replace the old one for this new valve,
Surprise #1. The springs and rings set, aren't included, aren't sold separately.
Surprise #2. The new model isn't compatible with the old handler, I didn't find any compatible.
Date published: 2021-03-31