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Cleaning the Channel on the K-305 Rite-Temp Diverter Valve

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Low flow from the shower may be caused by a build up of sediment or debris in the channel between the valve and diverter on the K-305 Rite-Temp Diverter Valve. Follow the steps below to clean this channel.

  1. Turn off the water supplied to the shower valve.
  2. Remove the screws located in the 3 and 9 o'clock positions that hold on the black plastic mixer cap.
  3. Remove the mixer cap and pressure balancing unit that is sitting inside of the brass valve body (Fig. 1).

 Fig. 1

  1. The channel is located in the brass valve body at the 6 o'clock position. Clean the area around the metal tube in the center of the channel. A paper clip or piece or wire may be helpful to remove any debris. Use a spray bottle to apply white vinegar which may help dissolve mineral buildup (Fig. 2).
  2. When finished, reinsert the pressure balancing unit and reattach the mixer cap.

Fig. 2 

Note: The K-11748 Rite-Temp Diverter Valve has a different valve body and does not have a channel in the back of the valve body that can be cleaned.

 

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