ErikPiazza
Member
I recently had some issues with my hot water system and it was suggested by a plumber that the issue was crossover. This shower valve that I installed during a bathroom remodel 5 years ago was a suspect so I pulled the cartridge out to inspect it for damage. Nothing looked amiss so I put it back in. Now, it doesn't do anything to control the temperature. I just get medium warm water no matter which way I turn the temperature control. Also, if I tighten the cartridge all the way, it stops the cold water flowing. I have to back the cartridge out a couple of turns in order for the cold water to flow through.
1) It seems more likely that I'm reinstalling the cartridge incorrectly than there being something wrong with the cartridge. Any advice on reinstalling it (there are no instructions in the manual and Altmans is no longer in business)?
2) Anyone have any other info or opinions on Altmans valves? It was sold to me by a high-end plumbing supplier, but now I think they were just trying to clear out inventory. No parts appear available for these valves anymore so even if this issue is fixable without a new cartridge, it seems inevitable that the valve will have to be replaced. Should I just suck it up and do it now?
1) It seems more likely that I'm reinstalling the cartridge incorrectly than there being something wrong with the cartridge. Any advice on reinstalling it (there are no instructions in the manual and Altmans is no longer in business)?
2) Anyone have any other info or opinions on Altmans valves? It was sold to me by a high-end plumbing supplier, but now I think they were just trying to clear out inventory. No parts appear available for these valves anymore so even if this issue is fixable without a new cartridge, it seems inevitable that the valve will have to be replaced. Should I just suck it up and do it now?