shower drips over a gallon a day in a 2014 R31

[barling]

I've called Kenny Mars, but he has yet to return my call.

My shower drips over a gallon a day. A local plumber has tried to repair the cartridge, but it still drips. He has tried to find a replacement cartridge, but one has yet to be found. The plumber advised me to buy a cartridge on line, but it does not fit. The cartridge in my shower has a number on it 607902 20013-03-22-A. Grainger plumbing supply company says the cartridge is a single lever cartridge for a square spline, a Danze spline which was manufactured off shore. Grainer Plumbing supply has pointed me to Home Depot, saying the number refers to an off shore manufacturer called Jag., which looks similar to the one I was advised to buy for $14.50 but does not fit, which Home Depot now sells a similar one for $69.99. It seems I am left with the task of cutting a hole larger in the front of the shower or going through the steps, which I am not yet wanting to do.

 

[Katmat]

Not sure if it is the same as my 2012 29 ( Mine is a Fontana valve). I was able to get the parts at a old plumbing supply on the north side of Chicago call the "Faucet Shop". You can find them on line, they have a web site.

 

[JamesTXSD]

Do you leave your water pump on all the time? Through many boats and RVs, if we aren't connected to city water, we turn on the pump when using water, then turn it off. I know that doesn't address your search for the right cartridge, but it is a way to reduce water leaking while you're looking.

 

[nboyer]

I know that I'm stating the obvious, but have you reached out to Ranger Tugs parts department to see if they have a replacement? Cheers. -Norm

 

[notjj]

So if you need to get to the back of the valve, you can "easily" get to it by removing the end wall of the cave (it is just held in with a few screws) You will be right behind the shower wall at that point... no need to go through the stairs or anything drastic that.

Also probably a good thing to do as I found the fittings on my shower valve were dripping, so ended up resealing those.

 

[iggy]

If its the valve itself, why not replace it? The cartage alone is most likely 40 to 50% the cost of a new diverter/valve.

 

[barling]

I bought a new valve today. Now, to carefully install it over the air conditioner in front of the existing valv Thanks.