🔧 American Standard 028610-0070A Cartridge: Black, High-Quality Replacement Part Review

If you do housework like me, watch out for the old part when it comes out. Hot and cold side swapped at the same time. I'm not a plumber, so I watch for things as they fall apart. The seal at the bottom on one side came loose from the seat and remained in the faucet. I had to catch with a homemade hook. after that everything went smoothly again. At the top of these pieces is a piece that can be removed and flipped over to control how the faucet handles can be oriented. IMPORTANT: Be careful how

OEM replacement part that should and will meet the specifications. It is easy to install and sealed after installation. How long it will last (the original lasted about 15 years) is unknown. Note that American Standard offers a "lifetime" warranty on many of its faucets, so you can get a free replacement cartridge by calling 800. However, they will ask you for a receipt, which is a bit ridiculous given the 'lifetime' guarantee (they don't want you to make a guarantee claim if you didn't buy the

Replaced original 15 year old cartridges. Note that I really only need to replace one side, but I did both out of care. The actual leak was not on the cartridge, but just below the handle shaft (old term: shaft seal), so that it only leaked when the water tap was turned on. The net result: much smoother operation, no leaks. Note: If you take out the original cartridge before ordering, it may not look like it! This cartridge is used in many American standard faucets. Some grip designs use…

Luckily I had my old cartridge to use as a guide to assembling the various loose parts. Unless you frequently replace cartridges without flushing, reassembly can be a trial and error process. There are no instructions, so you'll have to go online or elsewhere to find out how to change the cartridge to the hot (left) or cold (right) side. You would think the kit might come with a one page diagram but I suspect this cartridge is for the installer who probably already knows how to assemble the…