Volume Control Cartridges

1/2" Volume Control Cartridges


πŸ’‘ tip If your faucet is over 15 years old, and you need to replace the hot or cold cartridge, we recommend replacing both cartridges, to avoid repeated maintenance.


Used for lavatory faucets with 16-point handles

The three cartridges below have horizontal threads above the mid section. Use this version if the escutcheon of your handle requires it.

The three cartridges below do not have horizontal threads above the mid section. Use this version if the escutcheon of your handle will not fit.


Used for lavatory faucets with 20-point handles and 1/2" shower inline shut-off valves

3/4" Volume Control Cartridges


Used for Roman tub faucets with 16-point handles

The three cartridges below have horizontal threads above the mid section. Use this version if the escutcheon of your handle requires it.


Used for Roman tub faucets with 20-point handles and 3/4" shower inline shut-off valves

The following threee cartridges are a special tight or high torque version suitable for heavy lever handles.

1/2" Long Stem Volume Control Cartridges


Used for Phylrich 1/2" shower inline shut-off valves


Used for Newport Brass 1/2" shower inline shut-off valves

3/4" Long Stem Volume Control Cartridges


Used for Waterworks 3/4" shower inline shut-off valves

Specialty Cartridges


Used for selected Sigma floormount telephone tub filler faucets


1/2" 16-Point Cartridges Comparison

Cartridge with Horizontal Theads



  • Has horizontal threads on the hexagon nut

Cartridge without Horizontal Theads



  • Does not have horizontal threads on the hexagon nut

Cartridges Information