How can I stop my Temptrol shower valve from dripping?
To stop a leak, replace the hot and cold washers using a TA-9 KIT . Inspect top surfaces
of hot seat (T-1) and the cold seat (T-3) and if damaged replace with a
TA-4 KIT . If you still do not have |
How do I take care of the finish on a Symmons product?
To clean the finish on any Symmons
product we recommend using only a mild soap solution and a soft cloth.
After cleaning, rinse and blot dry with a clean, dry soft cloth. The
use of abrasive clean |
How do I take my TEMPTROL valve apart to repair it? I can't seem to get the TEMPTROL valve apart, the cap won't come off?
How do I replace a Temptrol spindle, washers and/or seats?
*Turn off the water to the valve before proceeding!
**Before removing the handle, open the valve as if you were going to take |
Modifications for Symmons Valves and Faucets
Here is a chart of the many available options offered by Symmons for their shower and faucet products. Many of the options below will depend on the model's capabilities to be modified. The general mo |
Water is leaking out from around the diverter/volume handle. How do I repair it?
The spindle o-ring ( T-24 ) is worn and needs to be replaced. |
What is a handle limit stop and how do I set or adjust it?
All Symmons pressure-balancing shower valves come equipped with a
handle limit stop to set the handle rotation. The limit stop is used to
limit the valve handle from being turned to excessively hot |
What is the warranty on Symmons Products?
Click Here To View Symmons Warranty |
Who is Symmons?
A premier manufacturer of commercial and residential plumbing products,
Symmons Industries has set the standard for uncompromised quality in
plumbing fittings since 1939. From its pioneering pressu |
Why can I get only all hot or all cold water out of the Temptrol shower valve?
The pressure-balancing piston housed in the spindle has become blocked from free movement by foreign matter. Open the valve to the half way position, remove the handle and firmly tap end of spindle ( |
Why can't I get any hot water out of my valve, only lukewarm?
All Symmons pressure-balancing shower valves come equipped with a
handle limit stop to set the handle rotation. If you are not having a
problem with hot water elsewhere in the house, it is possible |
Why is water coming out of my tub spout while I'm taking a shower, is this normal?
A small stream of water (about the thickness of a pencil or less) coming from the tub spout while the valve is in the shower position is normal. If the stream of water is more than this the diverter/ |
Why isn't my shower or tub water hot enough when the faucet in the same bathroom provides plenty of hot water?
This is a problem that typically arises during the colder (winter)
months when the incoming cold-water temperature starts to drop due to
the colder ground temperatures. In most cases the hot water |
Why should I use only Symmons Genuine Replacement Parts?
Symmons manufactures every replacement
part whether it is for a faucet an anti-scald, pressure-balancing
shower valve or any of our other products, to the same exacting
standards that it maintains |
