SUMMARY

Thermostat-Kartusche fur SAM 3998990000 (399 8990 000)

Frequently Asked Questions: Thermostatic Cartridge for SAM 3998990000

This thermostatic cartridge for SAM 3998990000 may also be the spare part for other shower valves. To find out the compatibility of this shower valve part, please go to our Find a Part page and drop us a message. Our UK spares experts will gladly and personally respond to your queries.

Question: Why is our Sam shower valve stuck on one temperature?
Answer: The shower’s thermostatic cartridge has stopped functioning at that temperature point. It can be due to the abrasiveness of hardened limescale or the cartridge has worn out after years of use. A replacement thermostatic cartridge for SAM 3998990000 may fix this problem.

Question: Do you know how to replace the Sam thermostatic cartridge?
Answer: To replace the SAM thermostatic cartridge 3998990000 in shower valve 3048032010: remove the handle and the unscrew the chrome retaining rings, remove the locking bush and the temperature stop ring, unscrew the old thermostatic cartridge and replace it.

Question: I will be repairing the shower myself and was wondering if you can give me some information before starting.
Answer: These are a few of the basics when it comes to shower valve repair using the thermostatic cartridge for SAM 3998990000:

– make sure you have the right replacement part;

– be careful that the tools you use do not damage the valve’s chrome finish;

– close the shower valves hot and cold supplies, including water pressure;

– if you cannot locate the isolation valves, please close the water through the mains;

– remember the position of the “stop” point on the temperature stop ring before removing it (put the stop ring back in the same position when reassembling the valve);

– only silicone-based lubricant must be used on the rubber components of the replacement 3998990000 SAM thermostatic cartridge. Other lubricants such as oil-based ones can deteriorate the O-rings faster than usual. Please move to the section below to get the heat-resistant plumber’s grease we supply.


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FAST DELIVERY

• Delivery of this item is priced as a 'small' packet. UK delivery costs £5.95.
• For all in-stock spare parts the typical UK delivery timescale is 2-5 working days.
• If you need a part urgently then we can provide a next-day (delivered Mon-Fri) UK delivery service for all in-stock small parcels ordered before 3.30pm, Monday - Friday.
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RETURNS

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