American Standard Reliant+ Bath/Shower Pressure Balance Cartridge 051091-0070A - Black Review

Your description says that a lock washer and screws are included. Washer and screws are NOT included. This will result in a significant delay in completing this installation as well as a significant unexpected cost due to your incorrect description. I believe I should now be credited for the additional cost of the ring when I place the order.

The picture on American Standard's website is awful and appears to be the same. There are two types and this model has a large cut-out on the front which is not very visible in the photos. I got rid of the old one (dark gray piece) by removing the two screws holding it in place and was able to swap it out. Without them, this part would be useless. After replacing the "plates" it could be used and now it works perfectly.

Part is present, works great. Healed rattling tube syndrome. The old pressure equalizer in my shower is VERY stuck. TIP: after you have removed the outer cartridge and loosened all the fixing screws; and without kinking or breaking the piping, pry the gray outer part off the old pressure equalization unit with a screwdriver. Using a 1/4" or smaller drill bit, drill 2 or 3 odd-angled holes in the stuck block, being careful not to damage the inside of the brass body. This will destroy the…

I was very annoyed at the lack of photos! 077171-0070A; and that is 051091-0700A. Model 077171 was noticeably different - definitely not what I was looking for. , up to the moment you try to attach the mounting plate! Definitely not a game. FYI, the cartridge appears to be the same for the 051091 and 952100. The 47mm cartridge 023529-0700A fits very well. Please note these photos are of my old broken block. The leak was due to a small crack at the top of the larger hole. In one of the pictures…