Apprehensive-Egg374 OP t1_j8e8cx1 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Reply to comment by Erythy in Help with shower cartilage type by Apprehensive-Egg374

Thank you so much! The reason I’m looking to change the shower cartridge is because my shower water doesn’t get very hot anymore. It’s only warm at best. Changing the shower cartridge should be the right way to fix that issue right?

VitalianBeef t1_j8ec4u4 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 6:09 PM

There may be a small adjustment screw attached to the mixer cap that prevents the shower handle from turning a fraction of an inch. That small adjustment may get you where you need to be by allowing you to turn another 1/4 to 1/2 inch more.

Apprehensive-Egg374 OP t1_j8ep9j5 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 7:34 PM

Wow interesting! How do I go about changing that? Like what do I do to the screw?

VitalianBeef t1_j8esixx wrote on February 13, 2023 at 7:56 PM

If it looks anything like the kohler one it will look like this. https://www.kullysupply.com/kohler-gp77759-mixer-cap the little set screw attached to the red part is what I’m referring to. It helps adjust the hot water side so it’s not too hot.

Apprehensive-Egg374 OP t1_j8eus3d wrote on February 13, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Ahh I understand. So do I loosen that screw or take it out?

VitalianBeef t1_j8f4v1r wrote on February 13, 2023 at 9:15 PM

U would screw it further into the red piece. That will allow the handle to spin a little further—up to that red piece / set screw. If that makes any sense.