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American Standard R121 Pressure Universal Review

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Revainrating 2.5 out of 5  
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2.3
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Description of American Standard R121 Pressure Universal

Cast brass valve body: Durable - quality that will last a lifetime. Ideal material for prolonged contact with water. Ceramic disc valve cartridge: Assures a lifetime of drip-free performance. Allows easy fine tuning of temperature (125°handle rotation from off to hot). Pressure balancing valve cartridge: maintains constant output temperature in response to changes in hot and cold Supply pressure. Diaphragm system engineered to eliminate Cross flow. Avoids failure due to mineral deposits - ideal for use in hard water pressure balancing valve cartridge: maintains constant output temperature in response to changes in hot and cold Supply pressure. Diaphragm system engineered to eliminate Cross flow. Avoids failure due to mineral deposits - ideal for use in hard water. Back-to-back capability: hot and cold can be reversed quickly and easily. Adjustable hot limit safety stop: limits the amount of hot water allowed to mix with cold. Reduces the risk of accidental scalding.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Underwhelming Performance from Pressure Valve

Based on my experience, this pressure valve did not LIVE up to expectations. Despite being marketed as compatible with many types of faucets, it caused more problems than it solved. The installation process was difficult and required specialized tools which was an unexpected expense. The only positive aspect was the affordable price point. Unfortunately, this didn't make up for the frustration of dealing with leaks and inconsistent water pressure levels. I would not recommend this product to…

Pros
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Difficult installation, inconsistent pressure

Revainrating 5 out of 5

ideal temperatures.

I'm not a house builder. I could only live with water alone. My partner needs cold. Needless to say, the shower returned to the ideal temperature. Great product that saved him.

Pros
  • Feedback is possible: hot and cold can be exchanged quickly and easily
Cons
  • There are nuances