Kohler Mastershower, Please help me identify this thermostatic valve

[cobra99]

I cannot seem to find the who makes this valve.

Much appreciated.

 

[Terry]

Do you have pictures of the trim you pulled off?

 

[cobra99]

Exactly the issue I don't have that. I want to order a new trim and handle set but have no clue. This is a new purchase that was in the middle of a reno

 

[Terry]

Give a day or so. Someone may know.
The chrome plate on the valve body is unique. Not normal.

 

[Marlinman]

Can you turn the service stops off and remove the thermostatic cartridge? With exceptions the majority of rough chrome valves are imported. Measurements are extremly helpful.

 

[cobra99]

I attempted to and it is locked up. I don't have access ATM but will try soon

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

If you're in a condo and especially if you're on an upper floor. Be Very Careful with water! Make sure you can turn off the water supply to your unit before doing anything to the frozen up service stops... If they leak, you want to be able to quickly deal with it.

 

[cobra99]

Hey guys,

Sorry about the delay. I was able to get this apart. The smaller one(Blue end) I think is a pressure valve?

 

[Reach4]

I don't know your valve, but I wonder if the text could give useful info. Actually I am not sure that there is actual text on the right, but you might be able to tell after cleaning or moistening that end.

 

[cobra99]

I think it might be a Kohler K-401

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

Kohler Mastershower

3/4″ THERMOSTATIC MIXER K-401-K

 

[cobra99]

looks like I won the lottery as the worst design and least available . Anyone know where I can get a trim kit for this that is reasonable?

 

[Reach4]

Have you called Kohler? I am not a pro.

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

If Kohler doesn't have some solution available, I've had good luck finding weird old trim on Ebay.

 

[Marlinman]

I've spoken to Kohler and they have no trim left for this valve. "Discontinued Kohler" on Ebay has some white trim sets left.

KOHLER K-T9493-7-0 MASTERSHOWER THERMOSTATIC MIXER TRIM & VOLUME CTRL, WHITE 40688782249 | eBay

NO VALVE! BOXES MAY HAVE POOR CONDITION. Trim only, requires valve to complete installation. (LOCATION: DP-18).

www.ebay.com

 

[cobra99]

I've spoken to Kohler and they have no trim left for this valve. "Discontinued Kohler" on Ebay has some white trim sets left.

KOHLER K-T9493-7-0 MASTERSHOWER THERMOSTATIC MIXER TRIM & VOLUME CTRL, WHITE 40688782249 | eBay

NO VALVE! BOXES MAY HAVE POOR CONDITION. Trim only, requires valve to complete installation. (LOCATION: DP-18).

www.ebay.com

Thanks for the help. I reached out to the ebay seller and for the color(White doesn't work) and price it might be better to just replace. Just my luck

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

price it might be better to just replace. Just my luck

Before you dive into a remodel. You might look into having that new white fixture chromed. I've had to change the finish on a number of fixtres from Polished Brass to actual Gold plating. Just 1 option that may save you from opening walls.

 

[Marlinman]

Here is some "BV" Brushed Bronze Valve and volume control trim.

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www.findingplumbing.com

 

[Neil Binda]

I recognize this valve body and parts .

This is not Kohler .

This actually called old Sol / Riobel.