racecar789
New Member
Hey guys,
Attached a little drawing...
Question: What prevents water from leaking out "past" the posi-temp cartridge? Talking about water leaking into the walls (not a leaky faucet).
I'm guessing it relies on "one" o-ring, but the o-ring is loosely pressed-in (with a clip of course). There is no screw-thread tightening to ensure a tight seal. Seems so loosey-goosey to me....
Granted, there are two rubber pads on each side (for hot/cold inlets), but even the pads are loosely pressed onto the side, there is no adhesive sticking them to the cartridge (can pull them off with zero effort).
Just replaced my third one. Each time I wonder "how does this seal work???". Since all other plumbing fittings rely on a super tight connection with dual redundant seals.
Thanks.
Attached a little drawing...
Question: What prevents water from leaking out "past" the posi-temp cartridge? Talking about water leaking into the walls (not a leaky faucet).
I'm guessing it relies on "one" o-ring, but the o-ring is loosely pressed-in (with a clip of course). There is no screw-thread tightening to ensure a tight seal. Seems so loosey-goosey to me....
Granted, there are two rubber pads on each side (for hot/cold inlets), but even the pads are loosely pressed onto the side, there is no adhesive sticking them to the cartridge (can pull them off with zero effort).
Just replaced my third one. Each time I wonder "how does this seal work???". Since all other plumbing fittings rely on a super tight connection with dual redundant seals.
Thanks.