Price Pfister 808NC00 Contempra Single-Handle Tub and Shower Faucet, Chrome Review

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(More customer reviews)My original review (I haven't installed this yet, but the looks and quality are the best.
Great instructions.)
Well..., I've finally installed this set and I have to say that I am not as happy with it as I was when I bought it. After actually going through the installation, I found that the instructions are lacking in detail and clarity. I suppose a real plumber would not have any trouble.
The finish and appearance are still great, but there are a couple of things I don't like at all. When using the shower, the spout does not close off the water very well, so a significant amount goes down the drain, instead of to the showerhead (the troubleshooting guide says it needs to be replaced and I have not contacted the manufacturer yet). When using the tub, the water coming out of the spout actually curls around the outer lip and sprays a mist that goes outside the tub. The water flow out of the spout is the most inelegant looking I've ever seen (I know, it's picky, but it bugs me).
The minor, issues are: That the trim piece for the spout does not provide for any way to seal it to the wall, to prevent water intrusion when using the shower or when cleaning, and, the valve lever is not perfectly vertical (there is no way to adjust it either).

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Price Pfister 53P50SS Genesis Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet with Pull-Down Spout Sprayer and Soap Dispenser, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)No camera tricks. Watch before you buy.
(Don't worry, I'm not naked in the faucet reflection.)

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Price Pfister 52650SS Contempra Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet with Pull-Down Spout Sprayer and Soap Dispenser, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)Faucet design is a matter of taste, but I think this one is among the nicest looking in the same category of faucets. I am not a big fan of the feature that requires you to turn the water off and then back on to switch off the spray feature, but that's not a deal breaker for me. In terms of other features and performance, I have no complaints. I did have one easily resolvable problem though.
After owning the faucet for a little over a year, I started to expereince dripping under the sink, below the handle section. I think this is similar to the problem reported by a previous reviewer here who seemed to needlessly buy a whole new faucet as a result. I called Price Pfister about the problem and was very impressed with their customer service. When I called the 1-800 customer service number, I got through to an agent quickly and explained the problem. The agent said there is an easily replaceable cartridge that fits inside the handle, and this cartridge was the culprit of the leak. So they sent me an improved, redesigned cartridge (part #: 974-035) and a new brass retainer nut (part # 941-7110) to replace the older parts which originally shipped with the faucet. Since the faucet is covered under their 10 year warranty, these replacement parts were sent to me free of charge -- I paid just $5 for shipping and got them within a few days. Replacing this cartridge and retainer ring in the handle was extremely easy, and the instructions for doing this are included with the original faucet or they can be found on the Price Pfister web site. Replacing these parts does not involve getting under your sink. You just pop off the faucet handle after loosening with an allen wrench and then unscrew a retainer ring. The cartridge pulls right out (and be sure to pull out the washer too if that doesn't come up with the old cartridge). Problem solved.
As far as I can tell, comparable faucets are at least $100 more than this one, and in some cases they are not nearly as attractive. Unless the thought bothers you of possibly being out $5, for an easily replaceable part, and 5 minutes of your time, in the event this handle leak is even common, then I would definitely recommend this faucet. NOTE: I purchased this faucet a couple years ago, so it's possible that the improved cartridge ships with newly purchased faucets anyway.
I've never had an issue with the handle as one reviewer reported, but if I did I would not hesitate to call Price Pfister for a replacement part. Any faucet has the potential to break, and so a good warranty which allows for free replacement parts, good customer service and a design that allows for easy replacement by the customer are all pluses in my book.

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