How does a pressure balancing unit work?
A pressure balance valve works by maintaining an equal amount of water from the hot and cold side. Sudden changes in water pressure may reduce the water flowing from the showerhead, but the temperature will remain the same. Temperature: Provides scald protection and maintains temperature within 3 degrees (+/-).
What is a pressure balancing cartridge?
Pressure Balance Cartridges. Pressure balncing cartridges balance the water pressure between the hot and cold water if one has a higher pressure than the other giving your shower and even distribution of hot and cold water. It will also help prevent scalding if the cold water pressure drops for any reason.
How long do Kohler shower valves last?
20 to 30 years
The valves are easy to move against pressure. Control the volume from off to full on by leaving them set to the same temperature. The system costs about $30 to replace, but they last for 20 to 30 years.
What is a pressure Equalising valve?
A piston operated valve which automatically balances unequal pressures. Suitable as retrofit on supply to manual showers. The pressure equalising valve is designed to supply both hot and cold water to outlets at equal pressures regardless of any water supply pressure fluctuations.
Is the gp500520 PBU compatible with the K-304?
The brass plungers inside the mixers were pitted and the gaskets were shot, which is easy enough to fix with a repair kit. However, Kohler discontinued the GP500520 PBU and replaced it with the GP800820, which Kohler says is NOT compatible with the old K-304. So, the complete fix became the GP800820 PBU AND the replacement mixer GP77759.
Why do we need Kohler rite-temp pressure balancing unit?
KOHLER GENUINE PARTS are designed by KOHLER engineers to maintain original product performance and promote product longevity. The Rite-Temp pressure-balancing unit cartridge is designed to seamlessly retrofit existing shower valves for easy installation.
Can a Kohler flow balance unit be replaced?
Your browser does not support HTML5 video. This is a well equipped Kohler original replacement unit. Unlike the cartridge, the flow balance unit comes with all the seals you need on the balance unit as well as all the ones you will touch on the outside of the cartridge to get to it.
What do you need to know about Kohler Genuine Parts?
Protect the warranty on KOHLER products, always look for the KOHLER GENUINE PARTS logo. KOHLER GENUINE PARTS are designed by KOHLER engineers to maintain original product performance and promote product longevity. LASCO KO-500520 1.58 ounces 1.5 x 2 x 2 inches KO-500520 No 1 Black Plumbing Overstock Black Plastic 1 1 Batteries Included? No