Summary

Hudson Reed BTTHERM01 Thermostatic Cartridge Replacement

Diagnosing the Problem: Shower Valves and the Hudson Reed Thermostatic Cartridge

Years of use is a major factor in why shower valves and the Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge encounters problems. The problems can range from poor water flow rate to difficulties in temperature adjustment. But fear not! A simple shower valve check-up and this replacement thermostatic cartridge can beat these issues.

The Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge replacement is a non-threaded, push-fit shower cartridge. This indicates that this part is held in the shower valve with a grub screw. To remove the faulty cartridge from the valve requires the screw to be removed using an Allen key and then the cartridge can be pulled out using needle-nose pliers.

There are three O-rings on this Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge. As water passes through the thermostatic cartridge, these seals prevent water from leaking out. Time and prolonged use can cause the O-rings to eventually dry up and crack.

The Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge has two gauze filters where hot and cold water enters. Hard water affects at least 60% of homes across the UK. It carries scale and minerals with it as it travels from the reservoir to a home’s water system. The minerals can collect in the filters and in the thermostatic cartridge which can damage the Hudson Reed shower thermostatic cartridge leading to temperature problems and water flow problems.

Against this background, we will now venture on diagnosing and check-up of different shower valve problems with the Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge replacement.

Problem:

Shower is running only cold water.

Diagnosis:

1. Is there sufficient hot water in the storage?

2. There might be a problem with the hot water cylinder.

3. The Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge is not working.

Remedy:

1. Make sure the shower is receiving enough hot and cold water from the feed.

2. If the boiler is not igniting call a Gas Safe engineer to resolve the issue.

3. A replacement Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge is needed.

Problem:

Water goes cold after a few minutes of using the shower.

Diagnosis:

The piston inside the Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge is not retracting adequately.

Remedy:

When the internals of the cartridge is damaged, the only solution can be a replacement Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge so you can get warm shower water back.

Problem:

The Hudson Reed shower is running only hot water.

Diagnosis:

1. Blocked cold water pipe.

2. Seized thermostatic cartridge.

Remedy:

1. Flush out the debris by removing the thermostatic cartridge and opening the water flow. (Be sure you are not under any water outlet when doing this.)

2. A thermostatic cartridge that isn’t working does not mix hot and cold water properly. Therefore, a replacement thermostatic cartridge for Hudson Reed showers is needed.

Problem:

Water flow is reduced to a trickle.

Diagnosis:

Blocked cartridge filters.

Remedy:

Change the Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge as soon as possible. Left unresolved, the cartridge might get firmly stuck in the valve because of the mineral buildup. A new shower valve will be the solution if this happens.

Problem:

Water is leaking from the temperature control handle.

Diagnosis:

Damaged O-rings or cartridge.

Remedy:

Replace the Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge.

Bonus

Problem:

Will this Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge replacement fit in our shower valve?

Remedy:

You can pop us a message. Let us help you figure out the shower valve part your shower needs. Our friendly and helpful spares experts will personally attend to your query. You can also contact us via WhatsApp (07754 173340).

Di Vapor specializes in shower and tap (bathroom and kitchen) spare parts. We provide various Hudson Reed spares that are in stock and ready to ship.

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The Hudson Reed thermostatic cartridge replacement and all spares purchased on a weekday (before 3 PM) will be despatched on the same business day.