How do I know what shower knob I have?

Look at the showerhead above the faucet handle and inspect how it connects to the plumbing. If there is a hose running from the showerhead to the shower pipe behind it, you have a handset showerhead. If the showerhead is mounted right to the shower pipe extending from the wall, it is a fixed or mounted showerhead.

Can you take a Kohler shower head apart?

You can notice this by the screws seen on the front of the showerhead. All you need to do is to take a screwdriver and unscrew it off. Then take off the plate and detach all the parts that you desire to remove.

What should the water temp be in a Kohler shower?

NOTE: The water temperature should never be set above 120 degrees F. Remove the handle and trim from the wall to expose the cap assembly (Fig. 1). Remove the black o-ring, caution tag, and red collar from the round brass stem; older model will have a black collar (Fig. 2).

How do you turn on a Kohler shower faucet?

Unscrew the trim plates two screws with a Phillips head screwdriver and take the plate off by hand to remove it. The sleeve unscrews, by rotating counterclockwise, and you can remove it by hand. Rotate the stem on the cartridge, the knob on the end of the faucet body to your right or clockwise until the water turns hot.

Is there a problem with the shower temperature control valve?

Shower temperature control valve problems (also know as a thermostatic mixer valve problems) are a common issue in many modern bathrooms. But how can you know that this is the issue? And how can you fix it? What is a Shower Temperature Control Valve (AKA a Thermostatic Mixer Valve)?

Where is the valve cap on a Kohler shower?

Cartridge (GP800881) may resolve leaking from showerhead/spout or temperature issues. K-8304-K-NA Service Parts information. Black mixer cap has 2 screws located at 3 and 9 o’clock that screw the cap to the brass valve body. Features a red or black temperature limit stop attached to stem of the mixer cap.

NOTE: The water temperature should never be set above 120 degrees F. Remove the handle and trim from the wall to expose the cap assembly (Fig. 1). Remove the black o-ring, caution tag, and red collar from the round brass stem; older model will have a black collar (Fig. 2).

Cartridge (GP800881) may resolve leaking from showerhead/spout or temperature issues. K-8304-K-NA Service Parts information. Black mixer cap has 2 screws located at 3 and 9 o’clock that screw the cap to the brass valve body. Features a red or black temperature limit stop attached to stem of the mixer cap.

What kind of pressure balancing unit does Kohler shower use?

Valve cartridge GP30413 may resolve leaking from the showerhead or spout. Pressure Balancing Unit (PBU), if included, GP800820 may resolve temperature issues.

How do you test the temperature of a shower valve?

Test the water temperature with a thermometer. When the desired water temperature has been reached, replace the red or black collar on the valve stem. Turn the stem counterclockwise to turn the water off. Reinstall the caution tag, o-ring, trim, and handle.