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Thermostatic Cartridge for Victoria Plum Cubik Triple Temperature Control Valve (Square Design) | Victoria Plumb | SHK03A

Frequently Asked Questions: Thermostatic Cartridge for Victoria Plum Cubik / SHK03A

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Question: Can you give me tips on how to open the valve and fit this shower cartridge?

Answer: Sure, we can give you some tips regarding this shower thermostatic cartridge for Victoria Plum Cubik / SHK03A.

• Shut off or isolate water supplies to the shower.
• There is a screw located at the bottom of each of the three square control knobs which are hidden under a screw cap.
• WD-40 or other loosening agents can be used in the event the thermostatic cartridge gets stuck due to build-up.
• Apply a thin layer of silicone grease on all 4 O-rings of the replacement thermostatic cartridge for Victoria Plum Cubik / SHK03A before slipping it in the valve.
• Grip an adjustable spanner on the hex nut part of the cartridge when undoing or tightening the threads.
• After installing the shower temperature control cartridge, check if the water temperature is to your preference. The recommended temperature is 42℃ (107.6℉).

Question: 7-year-old Victoria Plum Cubik shower is no longer running hot water. Is this because of a faulty thermostatic cartridge?

Answer: There are some things to check to know whether it is a faulty shower temperature cartridge or something else.

• See that there are no clogs on the hot water supply pipe.
• The Victoria Plum Cubik thermostatic cartridge can deteriorate due to years of use and poor water quality. This can cause the cartridge to stop functioning. If the hot water supply is flowing as normal, replacing the cartridge might be the solution.

Question: Why is the temperature fluctuating when showering?

Answer: This can be due to several variables:

• Newly installed appliances such as a dishwasher can pull hot water, thus, making the shower suddenly run on cold.
• Flushing the toilet while someone is using the shower can cause the water to suddenly go hotter.
• A damaged cartridge can also trigger shower water temperature fluctuations. This can be resolved by replacing the Victoria Plum Cubik / SHK03A thermostatic cartridge.

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