Review on CHG 377 XTRHBL12JKABNF Right Hand Cold by Jimmy Jefferson

This is an excellent piece of hardware. Setup is pretty easy, except getting the right rotation when you want the paddle handles to be in a certain position when the water is off is quite difficult to get right. Trial and error method. Maybe there is a trick for that. Next time I will pay extra for the ceramic version. The original cartridge was leaking around the stem. I took it apart and found all sorts of toxic dirt inside. The cleaning increased the flow. A kit is available to replace many of the internals but it doesn't seem practical for a 20 year old item. A notable difference between the old and the new was that the old engraving was of much higher quality - thin lines and a smooth surface. against a rough distorted surface and what looks more like rough stamping. I was worried it was fake and checked the photos on the manufacturer's website to be sure. It doesn't affect performance, but I wonder what other corners have been cut.