I have to keep pushing the faucet as far as it will go to get hot water, and wont stay there. Is this what I need?
589809
the cartridge is almost always the issue. Epically if the valve was working correctly prior to the current issue.
589810
Sorry. I'm not a Plumber. But, I do recall reading there is a ring that controls the hot water setting on these faucets. I think that is separate from this cartridge. It is part of the assembly, but not apart of this cartridge. I bought this because our faucet was leaking and this cartridge fixed the leak.
589811
Sorry but I do not understand the question by "pushing" This cartridge works by pulling the handle of the faucet to get water, then turning the faucet to the left to get hot water (if you keep the handle of the faucet turned to the right you would get only cold water)
589812
I noticed you mentioned faucet. It is my impression that this device is only for showers and tubs so it may be the wrong device.
1631321
Yes. this is normal. Because you are pushing the water from the hot water side to the cold water side. The valve will stop the flow of water from the hot to cold water side at a certain threshold temperature. And this temperature is somewhere on the warm side. Therefore the cold water side will be warmer than expected and you will have to run the cold water side until you get the water to the cooler temperature that you want. This is one of the drawbacks of this type of system. It cannot be helped. It's basically a compromise based on the need to get hot water faster. The only way you will truly get the instant hot water and cold water is to set up your plumbing system whereby the entire hot water supply line daisy chains all your fixtures such that the last fixture has a hot water return line running all the way back to the water heater. But this will cost you money to have a plumber do that. This hot water recirculating system is a compromise to save costs.
415948
Yes, move the lever left for hot water and right for cold water. We've had this installed for 4 years now and still love it.
668181
It should be installed at the furthest distance from the water heater so all locations have hot water each time the system is run. This was per the instructions. It is also how the system was originally installed in my house when it was built.
657716
Back splash clearance shouldn't be a problem if the faucet set up as shown with the valve in the right side. When the valve handle is in the vertical position, 12 o'clock, it is set for cold water and cannot move back to say the 3 o'clock position. It can only move forward to the 9 o'clock position which is for hot water. To turn the water on the valve handle is moved horizontally. Base to the top of the handle is 9". We still like the faucet a lot. I hope this helps.
1243120
My faucet is only about an inch from the backsplash but it is okay because the hot water comes out when the handle is straight up, maybe a tad back. For cold water you bring the handle forward. It works very well in a tight area.
668179
I installed it at the furthest point from the water heater. Hot water will only go as far as where it is installed and that way all the outlets are somewhat covered with just one unit. My wife is always telling me " Go hit the button ".
1466296
Sorry, I cannot be of help. The hot water tank stays where it belongs when I use it. Be sure as you put the tank in place that you allow the handle to be in its slightly raised position. As I recall, I once had trouble putting it in place but then realized that I was holding the handle down as I tried to push it back against the main vertical handle
495217
One uses the valve at the faucet furthest away from the water heater. Each faucet or outlet along the line leading up to that point should have improved hot water. If there are significant side "branches" in the water supply "tree" serving the house, then using a valve at the terminus of each branch should improve heat to those areas as well.
1170998
I wish I knew, it is aggravating. The minute I start to use the faucet, it starts running. If you find a cure please post it.. Thanks
1188441
I had the same concern. The key is getting a sizable enough faucet. I think mine is 5.5" which works just fine.
1911642
I can't see this would be any help. The hot water is a continuous circulation and doesn't take that much electricity. Using a motion detector would mean you'd have to wait for the hot water to reach the faucet.
1231540
If you set the faucet up where the handle is on the right, the further you pull the handle out to the right, the stronger the stream of water. If you pull the faucet forward (again, if connected to the hot and cold water hoses properly), you will get cold water (or if you live in Texas and it is summer, you get warm water!), and if you push it back you will get hot water. There is not a lot of range of movement in the handle and it takes a little getting used to, but I LOVE mine!!
2098350
I am not a plumber but it sounds like there may be a issue in the hot water line leading to your faucet. Perhaps if your line uses flexible tubing it may be slightly kinked or the copper line coming out the bottom of the faucet has been bent beyond the amount used in new faucets. It is worth mentioning that brand new faucet hot water lines have a kink or restriction in them when you purchase them, perhaps your's has been bent beyond that point. Good luck.
1979286
Make sure you do a lay out of the hole and circumference of the sink first tha will determine where the faucet will be position, I am a granite guy I've done this numerous times, lay out is the trick.
1919442
The hot and cold water lines from the faucet are surprising short. We found the hoses we needed to extend them at Menards. If they are not available at a big box store, a plumbing supply store might have them or an internet search.
602181
The hot and cold handles are only 4 inches apart on this faucet, so I don't think this will work for you.