How the Kohler Mixing Cap Works + IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP

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Hacks by Dad

Hacks by Dad

Күн бұрын

Learn how the Kohler shower mixing cap works. Also, learn an important safety tip and how to set and adjust the maximum hot water temperature. The Kohler repair kit shown in this video is kit GP876851.
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@psan72
@psan72 8 ай бұрын
Awesome video and visual explanation! Thank you very much for this detailed video. One of the best ones I have seen when researching replacement of Kohkler shower valve.
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Have you seen this video on how to replace mixing valve? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6KtoqWdpLVkfNE 😎
@cmiamt2007
@cmiamt2007 Жыл бұрын
This video was the best video I found that clearly demonstrated the mechanics of the Kohler Valve cap. I discovered the contractor had installed the Valve cap upside down, and the orientation placed the limit stop for the hot water adjustment at the bottom. As others have shared when the cap is installed wrong; full Hot position was cold and full Cold position was Hot. When installing the new cap, inspect the O-rings for the valve cap and the water ports are present and not damaged. Also apply a light coat of silicon grease to the seals. The tiny capsule that is included is enough for the water ports.
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad Жыл бұрын
👍😎
@kappudarling
@kappudarling Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Appreciate the full explanations with the arrows and yet was so clear and concise.
@jerry-lp4bi
@jerry-lp4bi 7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for putting this much effort in making one of best diy videos on this valve.
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 7 ай бұрын
Thx! 😎
@chansfor
@chansfor 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this, very helpful. However, in our shower there’s very little transition from warm to very very hot. So, it’s cold or luke warm from 6 until around 11, then it suddenly goes very very hot. This transition from warm to very hot occurs within just a few millimeters of the handle being moved. I’ve had 3 of these valves they all behave this way. House water temp set at 125. Any ideas?
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 8 ай бұрын
Sorry... I haven't come across that problem. I would say that there is a restriction of some sort in the mixing valve but hard to believe it would happen to 3 valves. 🤷🏻‍♂
@rich8834
@rich8834 8 ай бұрын
Superb video. I was having problems re-installiing the old Kohler valve for my freind who was moving and was taking the fancy shower kit she purchased with her. The mixing valve doesn't have an up or down indicator on it. Other brands do have that. This video helped me figure that out. I still have an issue though. I get cold, cold, cold, then hot. No warm. I took it back out again to make sure there wasn't any sort of contamination in the valve anywhere. But still have the same issue. What could cause this?
@psan72
@psan72 8 ай бұрын
Make sure water is off to the shower and then try removing the mixing cap and also the Pressure Balancing Unit (PBU). Go back to water line, and turn on for 3 seconds, then off. Do again like this 2x. You are flushing the lines to clear possible debris. Now go back to your PBU, remove the o-rings, put silicone on them, re-install them. Do same for 3 o-rings on mixing cap. Reinstall everything. Test things out and hope it resolves your issues. If not, then you need a genuine Kohler replacement kit. Good luck. Let me know how it goes!!
@razmspiele25
@razmspiele25 11 күн бұрын
Best video on the mixing valve I’ve seen so far. I installed my cartridge backwards and your video explained how it all works very well.
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 11 күн бұрын
Thanks! 👍😎
@clovisgauthier3602
@clovisgauthier3602 Жыл бұрын
Your video on installing the mixing cap and PBU was great. Thanks. So now I'm watching this one. My plumber who installed these in 2006 couldn't figure out how to get the cold to be a 7 o-'clock and the hot at 11 o'clock. So ever since then, the Kohler says "Hot" when it's cold and "cold" when it;'s hot. Stated another way: From off, the hottest water starts and it goes to colder and colder when the handle is in the position farthest from off. He was a great plumber who re-plumbed the entire house. But this stumped him. He even changed all the pipes thinking that was the problem. So the back shows pipes at lots of 90 degree angles. He moved away ten years ago. I wish i could tell him the key is that the cap was probably installed in an orientation that explains it the mix up. It's dripping now, Kohler is sending replacement mixer cap and PBU under warranty so this issue can be fixed when these parts are swapped. I'm surprised that this is a little known fact. I guess most people don't have this happen.
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and for sharing your story. 😎
@chadwickanderson109
@chadwickanderson109 Ай бұрын
It’s a great video!! I thought my valve was bad because I had a leak, but I replaced the valve and the pressure unit, the leak is still there. When I removed both the valve and the pressure unit I noticed that there is water coming out on the cold side from the valve body even with the main water shut off.
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 29 күн бұрын
Sounds like the water is leaking by the main shutoff valve. Did you fix your leaking shower valve?
@chadwickanderson109
@chadwickanderson109 29 күн бұрын
@@HacksbyDad it turns out the shower valve was not faulty. The leak is still there, a small trickle of cold water is coming in from the valve body even with the main water shut off
@venkateswarluborra7891
@venkateswarluborra7891 9 күн бұрын
very nice explanation i had ever seen.
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 9 күн бұрын
Thanks! 👍😎
@JerryWolff-p5n
@JerryWolff-p5n Жыл бұрын
excellent video, really liked the full explanation of valve
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Your feed back is much appreciated! 😎
@robframe134
@robframe134 2 ай бұрын
I thought cold is on the right side?
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 2 ай бұрын
Yes, cold is on the right when looking at the valve from the front. It is on the left when looking from the back. 😎
@atwialt
@atwialt Жыл бұрын
Very well explained! Thank you! 😊
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback!
@MrGrimmur
@MrGrimmur 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. My problem is that the handle on my Kohler doesn't seem to be working properly. If I rotate all the way counterclockwise. the water gets scalding. Then, as I turn it back clockwise, the temperature won't change until it reaches a certain spot, and the water gets cold. Any suggestions?
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 3 ай бұрын
Sorry... I'm not sure. My Kohler shower valve works in the opposite direction. We turn it clockwise to open. Cold at first and warmer as we keep turning clockwise. Then turn counter-clockwise to go back to cold and off. Here's a video on how I replaced the guts to stop a drip... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6KtoqWdpLVkfNE
@AlfredoDaza123
@AlfredoDaza123 6 ай бұрын
Hola tengo un problema que la mayoría de beses sale agua caliente en las dos no sale fría pasan mucho tiempo y regresa a fría
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 6 ай бұрын
Hard to say without seeing the setup. Are the pipes exposed to afternoon sunlight? I’ve seen setups where afternoon sunlight heats the cold water pipes. 🤷🏻‍♂️
@life-pm5xl
@life-pm5xl Жыл бұрын
I just installed mine and the cold is hot and the hot is cold? Did i put the mixing in the wrong way? Thanks.
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad Жыл бұрын
Not sure. Others have said so but I have not seen this.
@bobfalk2896
@bobfalk2896 2 ай бұрын
very well described. good job!
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 2 ай бұрын
Thanks… much appreciated! 😎
@ramipeace3661
@ramipeace3661 7 ай бұрын
Hello can u please help me where I can find kohler retainer model 116995-6? Thanks
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 7 ай бұрын
Try this Kohler tool to identify your single control shower valve... resources.kohler.com/webassets/kpna/ietm/1288570_3/index.html 😎
@ramipeace3661
@ramipeace3661 7 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏 @@HacksbyDad
@marcelahuerta9815
@marcelahuerta9815 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, best explanation !!
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome and thank you for the kind words! 😎
@assistedkarma3691
@assistedkarma3691 9 ай бұрын
Reversed?
@charleslee3516
@charleslee3516 6 ай бұрын
Very helpful thank you
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 😎
@windgate9612
@windgate9612 9 ай бұрын
Thanks
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 9 ай бұрын
👍😎
@matt697845
@matt697845 8 ай бұрын
120F? Try 180F. Let me guess, your dishwasher detergent doesn't have chlorine or phosphates either. Totally gross.
@HacksbyDad
@HacksbyDad 8 ай бұрын
180°F? You’re asking to get burned in the shower. 😱
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