Summary

Bossini Cristina CR14653Q00 Thermostatic Cartridge Replacement for Exposed Shower Valves. This cartridge controls both flow and water temperature regulation.

This Bossini cartridge is broken up into different pieces. You will receive:

Product Includes:

• All Cartridge Components Which are Seen in the Photos.
• Thermostatic cartridge / piston and wax thermosat element (Made by Vernet France)

Frequently Asked Questions: Bossini Cristina CR14653Q00 Thermostatic Cartridge Replacement

Question: Will this replacement thermostatic cartridge fit any Bossini Cristina shower?

Answer: Please contact us with details about the shower valve and a photo of it or of the old cartridge. Our UK spares experts will happily do the cartridge investigative work for you.

Question: The shower won’t turn off. Will this cartridge fix it?

Answer: This Bossini Cristina CR14653Q00 thermostatic cartridge replacement is for adjusting shower water temperature.

What you need might be a flow cartridge.

Question: What causes a leaky shower? Should I replace the Bossini Cristina thermostatic cartridge?

Answer: Showers leak as a consequence of several factors:

• The accumulation and hardening of limescale and dirt in the Bossini Cristina CR14653Q00 thermostatic cartridge;
• Worn-out cartridge O-rings;
• A crack in the cartridge barrel;
• Water pressure that is too strong for the shower valve.

When the cause of the leak is the cartridge replacing the cartridge will settle the issue.

Question: Why is hard water very detrimental to the shower valve and its parts?

Answer: Here are some reasons why such calcification can negatively affect the Bossini Cristina thermostatic cartridge:

• Hardened minerals from hard water are abrasive. It acts like sandpaper rubbing against the wax thermo-element as it moves up and down to mix hot and cold water. The damage acquired by the wax element can render the part invalid.
• Water passes through the Bossini Cristina CR14653Q00 thermostatic cartridge. The mineral build-up can create a bottleneck and prevent the free flow of water to the showerhead. This can give rise to a less than satisfactory water flow rate.
• Another thing, the calcification can make the shower handle stiff to turn.

Question: What type of lubricant should I use when repairing the shower with the Bossini Cristina thermostatic cartridge replacement?

Answer: Oil-based lubricants are not good against the cartridge’s rubber components, namely the O-rings. Only silicone-based and heat resistant plumbing grease must be applied.

Please see below for the available plumber’s silicone grease we supply to aid your shower repair.

Di Vapor provides other Bossini Cristina shower cartridges. We also have shower spares and accessories such as:

+ Diverter cartridges

+ Shower valve handles

+ Shower mixer valves

+ Shower door handles

All spares purchased until 3:00 PM will be shipped out on the same business day. Applies to purchases made on a weekday.