Ella's Bubbles: TCV Valve Replacement
Chapters in this video
- 0:00 Remove Control Handle And Cover The technician removes the control handle and cover plate after shutting off the water supply.
- 0:16 Remove Escutcheon Plate And Collar The technician removes the washers, escutcheon plate, and then unscrews the metal collar.
- 0:33 Unscrew Cartridge And Clean Screens The technician unscrews the cartridge and cleans the intake screens and cartridge bottom.
- 0:56 Replace Cartridge And Reassemble The technician lubricates and replaces the cartridge, then reassembles the collar, escutcheon plate, and control handle.
- 1:30 Inspect Water Intake Screen The technician inspects and cleans the water intake screen and check valve for calcification and debris.
A technician demonstrates how to remove, clean, and replace the thermostatic control valve (TCV) on an Ella walk-in tub. This video addresses issues like a stuck temperature control or improper water mixing.
The video shows how to service the TCV valve on an Ella walk-in tub, including models like the Deluxe, Ultra, Elite, Capri, Petite, Monaco, Royal, Tub4Two, Big4Two, Companion, Transfer, Shak, Zen, Flow, ADA, Mobile, Front Entry, Lounger, Infinity, and Vista. The process begins with shutting off the water supply, then removing the control handle and cover plate.
Next, the technician removes the washers, escutcheon plate, and unscrews the metal collar. The cartridge is then unscrewed, allowing access to the intake screens and the cartridge bottom for cleaning. Sediment, salt, and other debris can build up on these parts, impeding proper water flow.
After cleaning the intake screens and cartridge with a soft brush and CLR, the technician lubricates the gaskets with lithium grease and replaces the cartridge. The collar, escutcheon plate, and control handle are then reassembled. The video also covers inspecting and cleaning the water intake screen and check valve for calcification and debris, which can affect water flow.
- Remove control handle and cover
- Remove escutcheon plate and collar
- Unscrew and clean TCV cartridge
- Lubricate and replace cartridge
- Inspect water intake screen and check valve
Step by step help for this topic: Temperature Control Valve (TCV) Stuck or Not Mixing: Cleaning the Cartridge and Replacing the Valve, Hard Water and Your Tub: Protecting the TCV with an Inline Filter and Preventing Mineral Damage and Why Is My Tub's Temperature Control Stuck or Not Changing the Water Temperature?.
Video transcript1 paragraph · 1:49
after shutting off the water supply remove the control handle by loosening the allen bolt and lifting off the handle loosen and remove the cover plate then slide off the tcv governor remove all the washers and then remove the escutcheon plate at this point you may need channel locks or vice grips to loosen the metal collar make sure to use the unthreaded flat wrench area to prevent damaging the threads completely unscrew the metal collar unscrew the cartridge then check and clean the intake screens sediment salt and other debris can sometimes build up on these screens use a soft brush with some clr to clean check the bottom of the cartridge to make sure it is also free from debris and sediment after lightly lubricating the gaskets with a lithium grease replace and re-tighten the cartridge carefully replace the outer collar tighten securely but don't over torque replace the escutcheon plate and then replace washers replace the tcv governor and put the control handle back on and secure with the allen bolt when servicing the tcv make sure to inspect the water intake screen on the bottom check the screen and the check valve calcification and debris can sometimes impede proper water flow a soft brush and some clr can clean this easily
Guides that use this video
- 📖Why Does the Mixing Valve Cross Hot and Cold When the Tub Is Off?Fontanería y electricidad
- 📖How do I set the maximum hot water limit stop on the Ella TCV?Fontanería y electricidad
- 📖Which Walk-In Tubs Have Anti-Scald Valves and Temperature Controls?Fontanería y electricidad
- 📖What Is a Thermostatic Control Valve and Why Does a Tub Need One?Fontanería y electricidad
- 📖Every Repair Video in One Place: Drains, Faucets, TCV, Buttons, Control Boxes, Touchpads, Doors and OzoneSolución de problemas y reparaciones
- 📖Why Is My Tub's Temperature Control Stuck or Not Changing the Water Temperature?Solución de problemas y reparaciones
- 📖Tub Fills Only Scalding or Only Cold and Will Not Mix to WarmSolución de problemas y reparaciones
- 📖Why Does My Ella Thermostatic Faucet Only Run Lukewarm Water?Solución de problemas y reparaciones
- 📖Replacing an Older TCV: 1/2 Inch vs 3/4 Inch Supply Inputs, the Hidden Deck-Plate Screw, the Governor Button and What Is SuppliedPiezas de repuesto
- 📖Leaking Diverter or Thermostatic Control Valve: Identifying Your Faucet and Ordering the Right ReplacementPiezas de repuesto
- 📖Replacing a Failed Thermostatic Control Valve: Cleaning First, Cartridge Versus Whole Valve, and How to OrderPiezas de repuesto
- 📖What Should I Do When My Walk-In Tub TCV Fails After the Warranty?Piezas de repuesto
- 📖How Do I Clean or Replace the Thermostatic Faucet Cartridge?Piezas de repuesto
- 📖Hard Water and Your Tub: Protecting the TCV with an Inline Filter and Preventing Mineral DamageMantenimiento y limpieza
- 📖Every Cleaning and Sanitation Video in One PlaceMantenimiento y limpieza
- 📖Does the Ella Fast-Fill Faucet Hold a Set Water Temperature Automatically?Terapias y funcionamiento
- 📖Warranty Exceptions: The TCV One-Year Warranty, Non-Ella Faucets, and Water-Quality DamageGarantía y registro
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