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Lubricate O-rings and Orient New Cartridge

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What happens here

Take the new generic pressure balancing cartridge (often referred to as a mixer and pressure balancing unit kit) and compare it to the old one to confirm it's the correct replacement size and style. Apply a small dab of 100% pure silicone grease to each of the O-rings on the new cartridge. This lubrication helps create a good seal and eases installation. The cartridge will have a small knob or marking indicating its 'top' for proper orientation during installation.

Goal: Prepare the new cartridge for proper installation and ensure a good seal.

Tools and materials

  • 100% Pure Silicone Grease — Lubricating O-rings for a good seal and easy installation
  • New Pressure Balancing Cartridge Generic — Replacing the old, leaky cartridge

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really surprised all right let's look at the difference here this is the new one this is the old one same size just different manufacturers and we'll see like I said third of The Price Right comes with a 90day money back guarantee no questions asked mixer and pressure balancing unit kit installation little silicone grease for you just to put back on all these O-rings just a little dab on each one of these all right get it all hooked out this new valve came with sandpaper but I don't see any reason to use it if you had some kind of midal buildup you could go around this a couple times but I'm not going to this o-ring right here we're going to lube that up so we just put a little grease right around this right here because of this little knob right here and the way the handle spins that is going to be the top this one

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