Faucet Cartridge Identification

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Faucet cartridge identification.

Identification a cartridge faucet is so common you ve probably seen dozens and not even noticed. Select the color finish that matches your old cartridge. Identify your cartridge color finish. The model number or part number is typically preceded by p n in the image above the model number is 6227 v3 aa.

There is no such thing as a generic replacement when it comes to faucets because many if not all manufacturers vary the length of stems spline counts and cartridge shapes that makes each faucet unique. A compression faucet requires you to tighten down compress the washer to close the water flow. Pay attention to the length tier of your cartridge lengths range from 1 12. When you turn the handle of a faucet the handle turns the cartridge within the valve to control the flow of water out of the spout of the faucet.

A cartridge is connected to a handle and resides within a valve which resides within the faucet. The supply line is located below the sink countertop bath rim or behind the bowl of a bidet. I brought the cartridge in to several hardware stores and dedicated plumbing supply stores but nobody could identify it. Click here to start the selector tool and find the right part to replace your damaged worn out cartridge or ball.

Fortunately there are several ways of identifying the faucet brands. Do this by measuring from the base to the tip from seat to splines. I have also searched online plumbing supply stores but again no luck. It s a simple faucet but instead of having two separate taps or knobs for both hot and cold water there s simply a lever above the spigot.

Double handle cartridge faucets look almost indistinguishable from a compression washer faucet. Raising the lever turns the water on. The model number is printed on a tag that is attached to the cold water supply line of the faucet. Use a caliper or ruler and measure the cartridge.

The faucet does not have any markings of any kind. Normally i would take this as a hint and replace the faucet. Next identify the broach pattern with the broach chart see page b 5. Types of faucet cartridges.

However you can tell the difference by how the handles feel when used.