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| Stems and Cartridges |
| Two Handle Faucets: |
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Two handle plastic stem |
As you turn the hot or cold handle, observe it at eye level:
- Your faucet is equipped with a STEM if the handle moves UP when you turn it counter-clockwise and DOWN when you turn it clockwise.
- Your faucet is equipped with a CARTRIDGE if the handle moves DOWN when you turn it counter-clockwise and UP when you turn it clockwise.
- Your 2 handle faucet has a stem if you see a brass part when you remove the handle.
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Two handle brass stem |
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Two handle plastic cartridge |
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| Single Handle Faucets: |
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Cartridges for single handle brass and plastic faucets. |
All single handle faucets have a washerless cartridge installed. There are three types. The pull-out faucets have a cartridge designed especially for them. All other single handle faucets have a cartridge made for either a plastic or brass underbody. (See underbodies below .) |
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Cartridge for pullout kitchen faucet |
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