Thermostatic Cartridge for Hudson Reed SA3008C | Bristan SP-076-0172 | Ultra

Summary

This is a 4 o-ring, brass thermostatic cartridge for Hudson Reed SA3008C / Crosswater / Ultra and Bristan SP-076-0172 / Gessi . Please study the technical diagram and photos to ensure it is the thermostatic cartridge you need.

This cartridge is also compatible with the following brands and models (but not restricted to):

• Hudson Reed SA3008C
• Gessi Trasparenze 1166: 13331, 13333, 13335, 34821, 34823, 34825
• Gessi Trasparenze 1166 Cartuccia per miscelatore termosatico art. 13331, 13333, 13335, 34821, 34823, 34825
• Compatible with some Vado models.
• Bristan Thermostatic Vale Cartridge (Not Threaded) BRIST SP-076-0172 - 5014869064320
• Showerforce Diva-T shower

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Shower Spares 101: Ultra / Hudson Reed Thermostatic Cartridge for SA3008C and Bristan SP-076-0172

Since this thermostatic cartridge fits not just the Ultra Hudson Reed SA3008C and Bristan SP-076-0172, it is essential to know how to identify the shower valve part that is needed. Here’s how.

Thermostatic cartridges are the temperature control centre of the shower valve be it the Hudson Reed SA3008C, Bristan SP-076-0172, Crosswater, Ultra or Vado. The cartridge takes in water from the hot and cold feeds and mixes it together to output the temperature set by the shower user.

Type of Cartridge

Thermostatic cartridges can be either of a screw fit or a push fit type. Threaded cartridges are considered screw fit. It screws in the valve as a means to secure it in place.

On the other hand, a push fit cartridge has no threads. It depends on a retaining nut and/or a grub screw to hold it in the valve.

• Does the cartridge you need to replace have threads or none? This thermostatic cartridge for Hudson Reed SA3008C and Bristan SP-076-0172 has no threads making it a push fit type.

Filter Gauzing

Some thermostatic cartridges have two steel filters where hot and cold water enters. Other thermostatic cartridges have none.

• Is your cartridge equipped with gauzing? This replacement temperature control cartridge has two steel gauze filters.

Number of O-Rings

O-rings are seals that prevent water from escaping. A Hudson Reed SA3008C, Bristan SP-076-0172 or Gessi shower valve will leak once any of the seals are breached. The number of O-rings varies from cartridge to cartridge.

• How many O-rings does your cartridge have? This thermostatic cartridge replacement has four.

Measurements

Because thermostatic cartridges come in different types, it also comes in different dimensions. If the thermostatic cartridge you have looks similar to this replacement part but the measurement differs, then it will not be the right part for your shower.

This thermostatic cartridge for Vado, Hudson Reed SA3008C and Bristan SP-076-0172 measures:

Number of Spline Teeth

Typically, thermostatic cartridges come with teeth numbering from 20 to 36. The spline on the cartridge must fit with the one from under the shower handle’s cap. Ergo, the replacement part for the shower you are about to fix must be the same.

• How many spline teeth does the cartridge you hold have? The spline of the Hudson Reed SA3008C, Bristan SP-076-0172 and Crosswater thermostatic cartridge has 24 teeth.

Purchase the thermostatic cartridge for Hudson Reed SA3008C, Bristan SP-076-0172 and Ultra before 3:00 PM on a weekday and we will dispatch it on the same day of purchase.

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