When did Pfister stop using the balancing cartridge?
The 974-291 balancing cartridge and the 971-250 stem bonnet assembly are the replacement parts to be used in all of their tub and/or shower faucets manufactured up until 2004. Q. “How do I know what cartridge to use if I don’t know which year my faucet was manufactured?” A.
How can I find a replacement Pfister cartridge?
If you’ve already removed the cartridge and want to identify a replacement that way, you can also search our cartridges directly if you know the part number or what it looks like. From the home page hover over PARTS & SUPPORT, click REPLACEMENT PARTS, and select CARTRIDGES. You can filter by cartridge type to help identify what you are looking for.
Where can I find the dimensions of a Pfister faucet?
From the home page hover over PARTS & SUPPORT, click REPLACEMENT PARTS, and select CARTRIDGES. You can filter by cartridge type to help identify what you are looking for. Once you select a cartridge there is a thumbnail image that shows the approximate dimensions of the cartridge. You can also scroll down to get exact specifications.
What should I use to clean my Pfister faucet?
Wipe down your faucet with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. This will help clear away minor build up and some spots. Make sure to dry the wiped down areas with a dry soft cloth.
Are Pfister faucets good quality?
Most of the Pfister line is good quality brass with a very good proprietary ceramic cartridge. However, all-metal faucets are getting rarer in the Pfister catalog. There is no single-handle kitchen faucet that is still all metal, and only a few two-handle Kitchen faucets.
What to do when Pfister kitchen faucets leak?
- or you’ll have a flood on your hands.
- Remove the Handle. Look for the cap in the faucet handle that hides the set screw holding the handle to the faucet body.
- Remove the Valve Insert.
- Replace the Rubber Parts.
- Inspect the Hardware and Replace if Necessary.
- Reassemble and Test the Faucet.
What are the parts of a faucet?
A faucet is a device for delivering water from a plumbing system. It can consist of the following components: spout, handle(s), lift rod, cartridge, aerator, mixing chamber, and water inlets.
What is a faucet stem?
A stem faucet usually has two handles — one each for hot water and cold water. Some bathroom stem faucets may have three handles in the shower with the third handle serving to divert water from the tub spout to the shower head. Stem faucets are also called compression faucets or washer-type faucets.
