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When your tub faucet or shower faucet doesn’t work, the problem is probably in the cartridge. All you have to do is simply repair or replace it. Removing the handle and the escutcheon to determine the kind of cartridge (single handle, ball or disk type) you have. Remember, a good cartridge ensures that you can control the temperature, and turn the faucet on and off. Most o …
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American Standard toilet seats may need to be replaced from time to time, due to cracks, discoloration, old designs, noises and more. Here is a guide on how to remove, replace and repair an American Standard toilet seat. How to remove an American Standard Toilet Seat 1. Open the bolt caps This will give you access to the seat fasteners. The bolts are …
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The American Standard Champion Toilets were created to meet the current industry’s highest standards of flushing performance. These toilets eliminate clogs and provide an efficient clean at all times. American Standard Champion 4-Right Height Toilets: Pros Low water consumption - The toilets use only 1.6 gallons per flush! Cleanliness - The ever-clean surface feature ke …
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American Standard faucets offer a variety of designs; there are traditional two-handle units for bathrooms or modern one-handle ones for the kitchens. Identifying an American Standard faucet You can identify your faucet by simply inspecting the faucet and its parts, and matching it to images. The American Standard faucets have three screws in the cartr …
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The Delta faucets have an anti-scald feature that is responsible for the adjustment of the hot water temperature. The Delta faucets also have varying degrees of hot water output integrated into them. The Delta Shower Cartridges The Delta tub and Delta shower faucets can keep the water temperature within 3.6°F. This reduces the possibility of the water temperature changin …
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