Removing cartridge from hudson reed thermostatic shower.

[milheron]

Can anyone shed some light on removing the cartridge on an 8 year old shower, basically the temperature adjustment is getting erratic and before I replace the whole assembly would like to remove it for cleaning. I have removed two ext circlips, a 'c' clip and temperature cover to leave only the flow adjuster and the cartridge but it wont budge, Im not sure if it should now pull out or unscrew but seems solid and I dont want to damage it further.

Thanks for your time,

Milheron

 

[crashgybe]

Hi - afraid I cannot help, but i am trying to see if i can stop the valve leaking - basically we have been tightening more and more and now it wont close off all flow. I dont know how to get to the valve washer to check - any ideas?

 

[muggles]

I thought HR had very long warranties...might be worth a call to see if they'll come and do it for you

 

[Mark Br]

I thought HR had very long warranties...might be worth a call to see if they'll come and do it for you

Their warranty isn't worth anything, as it doesn't cover anything that could go wrong - the cartridge is excluded as they count it as a serviceable part, about the only thing that is covered is the finish of the valve.