{"product_id":"aura-spire-1-2-thermostat-valve-with-volume-control","title":"Aura Spire 1\/2  Thermostat Valve with Volume Control","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis out of box Aura 1\/2\" Thermostatic Shower Valve with Volume Control is in good condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are excellent for maintaining a consistent water temperature, but they can be a bit intimidating to install if you haven't worked with \"rough-in\" boxes before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComponent Breakdown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Rough-In Box (Grey Plastic): This protects the brass valve during construction. It also acts as a depth guide for your finished wall (tile\/stone). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Guard Caps: Those grey cylinders protruding outward are protective covers. They keep debris out of the cartridge stems until you are ready to install the trim (handles). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegral Stops: See those two brass screw heads inside the box on either side? Those are shut-off valves. You can turn them to cut water to the shower without turning off the whole house—super handy for future maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Installation Essentials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Orientation is Everything\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook closely at the grey box and the brass valve. There are usually arrows or labels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \"Hot\" and \"Cold\": Usually, Hot is on the left and Cold is on the right. Mixing these up is a major headache to fix later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \"Up\": Ensure the arrow pointing \"Up\" is actually facing the ceiling. This ensures the diverter or volume control works correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Set the Depth Correctly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most common mistake is burying the valve too deep or leaving it sticking out too far.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Check the manual for the Minimum\/Maximum mud guard depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Your finished wall (tile + thinset + backer board) must fall within the range indicated on the side of that grey plastic box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Flushing the Lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore you put the final cartridges in or close up the wall:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Remove the internal components (if the manual suggests).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Run the water to flush out any solder flux or debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Debris is the #1 killer of thermostatic cartridges!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Etobicoke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53132692062572,"sku":"02.02.2026","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4048\/5024\/files\/DE0A0AFE-30A1-4521-AC77-8B49CA4273EC.jpg?v=1770052804","url":"https:\/\/habitatrestore.ca\/products\/aura-spire-1-2-thermostat-valve-with-volume-control","provider":"Habitat ReStore GTA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}