What is the Difference Between a M-Core Valve 2 and 3 Series.A Comparison of M-Core, PosiTemp and Moentrol Valves?.
How to Reverse Hot and Cold for a 12 Cartridge.How To Turn Off The Water Supply To The Faucet.Single Handle Shower: M-Core How to Identify My Handle Mechanism.The gray plastic handle adapter ( 2) snaps into the assembly. This handle mechanism does not use a handle hub. The handle screw will tighten against the white stem of the cartridge ( 1). The handle hub ( 3) is then snapped to the assembly. The handle hub ( 3) in this mechanism is connected to the gray plastic handle adapter ( 2). The handle screw will tighten to the white stem of the cartridge ( 1).
The handle screw will tighten against the square white stem of the cartridge ( 1). Removing the Handle Set Screw requires a 3/32" Hex wrench.Caution : The main water supply to the Shower must be turned off to remove this handle.Step 3: Which Style of Handle Mechanism do you have? (This information will be necessary for cartridge installation)
If your information does not seem to match the M-Core Series details in Step 2, you may have one of the following valves This is an M-Core 2 Series- A 2 Series M-Core handle rotates only to adjust the water temperature, the system only provides one level of water pressure This is an M-Core 3 Series- A 3 Series M-Core handle rotates to adjust the water temperature and pushes in and out to adjust the force or volume exiting the showerhead or tub spout. Step 2: Which M-Core Series of cartridge and trim do you have?Ĭan you adjust the volume or force of water that comes out of your shower system? Step 1: Which type of Shower Rough-in Valve do you have? We recommend you make note of this information in your records for future maintenance of your M-Core product. Follow the steps and use the charts below: Example Shower Rough-in Valve: 3 Port, M-Core Series: 2, Handle Mechanism: Direct Connect In order to repair or service your shower system, you will need to determine which type of rough-in valve, M-Core Series and interior handle mechanism your shower system has.