KOHLER | 8304-K | Rite-Temp™| Pressure-balancing valve body and cartridge kit

Rite-Temp™

Pressure-balancing valve body and cartridge kit

Color:

The new KOHLER Rite-Temp valve system sets new standards for ease of installation, application versatility, and long-term reliability, simplifying your plumbing project and providing maximum flexibility for future changes or upgrades. The Rite-Temp valve platform uses the latest pressure-balancing technology to provide anti-scald protection and temperature control for enhanced showering comfort. Once the valve is installed, select your finished trim and finish from KOHLER's comprehensive design portfolio. Should you decide to remodel in the future, simply change out your trim for the latest design without the need to change the valve installation.

Features

Includes valve body, pressure balance cartridge, rough-in guide, and mudguard
1/2" Universal NPT and direct sweat inlets and outlets
5.0 gpm (18.9 lpm) maximum flow rate at 45 psi (3.1 bar)
Single lever design cycles from off through cold to hot
Antiscald protection
One-piece cartridge design simplifies installation and maintenance
Adjustable high-temperature limit stop to control maximum water temperature
Requires valve trim to complete installation (sold separately)
Pressure-balancing diaphragm technology maintains outlet temperature within +/-3°F during water pressure fluctuations

Installation

Designed for use in standard, back-to-back and thin wall installations
Valve body features integral mounting locations and symmetrical valve inlets to simplify installation
Cartridge is reversible for installations where hot and cold supplies are reversed
Rough-in guide designed for both standard and thin wall installations
Installed valve rough-in can be flushed and pressure-tested to 150 psi max (air or water) without cartridge by using test cap (sold separately)

Material