What should the temperature be on a Grohe shower?
After installing the new valve, the shower would just be tolerable heat wise on the lowest setting (too hot). After troubleshooting, It turns out that the valve comes from the factory all the way to the hottest setting. You have to adjust the temperature and should calibrate it to 100f before installing the knob back on.
Can a Grohe thermostat mixer run hot and cold?
We are using both outputs to drive two shower heads (top and bottom). Each output has a volume control. The pressure seems fine since both shower heads have good flow at the same time (but temps greater than 110F). We ran 3/4″ pipes to hot and cold with a reducer to 1/2″ at the very end.
Can you replace an old Grohe shower valve?
Happy to know that the compatibility remained the same over the years. Old valve had to be replaced dure to buildup of scale. 4 stars for lack of instructions and lack of lube for the rings. After installing the new valve, the shower would just be tolerable heat wise on the lowest setting (too hot).
What is the Grohe pressure balance valve cartridge number?
Choosing genuine Grohe parts is your assurance that your Grohe product will continue to function as originally designed.Valve Function :Thermostatic Grohe Thermostat/Pressure Balance Valve Cartridge # 47 111 000. For Grohmix thermostat 34 434, 34 436, 34 485. Paraffin cartridge.
After installing the new valve, the shower would just be tolerable heat wise on the lowest setting (too hot). After troubleshooting, It turns out that the valve comes from the factory all the way to the hottest setting. You have to adjust the temperature and should calibrate it to 100f before installing the knob back on.
Happy to know that the compatibility remained the same over the years. Old valve had to be replaced dure to buildup of scale. 4 stars for lack of instructions and lack of lube for the rings. After installing the new valve, the shower would just be tolerable heat wise on the lowest setting (too hot).
We are using both outputs to drive two shower heads (top and bottom). Each output has a volume control. The pressure seems fine since both shower heads have good flow at the same time (but temps greater than 110F). We ran 3/4″ pipes to hot and cold with a reducer to 1/2″ at the very end.
What do you need to know about Grohe plumbing?
Grohe is supposedly a high end company for faucets, handles, and all plumbing trims. And their stuff is beautiful, which is why I bought tons of it for our new home. But the rough in valve, along with many of the items we ordered, came defective. And to replace a rough in valve requires ripping out the wall and tiles.
