QUICK CONNECT
Most Grohe kitchen pull-out faucets use a part called the Quick Connection Coupler to connect the pull-out hose to the cartridge’s mixed-water outlet. Over the years, Grohe has developed several versions. Some versions are improvements over older models and some are made for specific types of faucets (CalGreen-compliant faucets, for example). And there’s more to Quick Couplers than a hose connection; they also contain a check valve and some (but not all) include flow restrictors.
Check out this flyer to see the different kinds of Quick Couplers Grohe has developed over the years.
Like all working plumbing parts, Quick Couplers can experience water flow problems due to poor water quality, debris, or calcification. You can impress your plumber clients by knowing exactly what part they need to make their customers happy.
Your plumber client Steve has a customer who is experiencing flow problems with a Europlus kitchen faucet. He believes the problem is due to the Quick Coupler and brings it in to show you. It’s a red and black one
Apply what you learned: Which Quick Coupler model can be used to replace it?
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