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Cartridge Nut
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Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Cartridge Nut
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Valve Cartridge
- Application:
- Faucet
- Country of Origin:
- China
American Standard M970116-0070A – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What exactly is the American Standard M970116 cartridge nut, and what does it do on a faucet?
It is the retaining nut that holds a valve cartridge down in an American Standard faucet body. The nut threads over the cartridge and clamps it against the seat so the cartridge cannot lift under line pressure. It is a faucet service part, not a cartridge itself, so if the faucet is dripping because the cartridge is worn you need the cartridge as well as the nut. Order it by part number M970116-0070A.
2) Does the American Standard cartridge nut come in different finishes to match my faucet trim?
No. There is one version only and it ships with no finish applied, because the nut sits down inside the faucet body under the handle and escutcheon where it is never seen. If you are trying to match a visible trim finish, you are looking for a handle, escutcheon or sleeve, not this nut.
3) Will the M970116 cartridge nut fit any brand of faucet cartridge?
Treat it as an American Standard part only. Cartridge nut threads and cartridge diameters are specific to the valve body they were made for, so a nut from one maker will not reliably clamp another maker's cartridge. Match by the American Standard part number, M970116-0070A, or by the nut you removed from the faucet.
4) I'm a property manager stocking faucet repair parts. Is the cartridge nut worth keeping on the shelf?
It's a sensible spare if you service American Standard faucets in volume. Cartridge nuts are the part that gets cross-threaded, over-tightened or cracked during a cartridge swap, and a damaged nut will not hold the cartridge against pressure, which means a leak under the deck rather than a clean repair. Keeping M970116-0070A alongside your cartridge stock keeps a routine cartridge change from turning into a second trip.
5) Do I need any other parts to finish a cartridge replacement besides the nut?
Plan on the cartridge itself, and inspect the seals or O-rings that came out with it. The nut is purely the retainer, so it will not stop a drip on its own. If the old nut came out clean and undamaged, you may not need a new one at all.
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