On a lever two handle faucet you can easily fix this. If the handles are rotating in the wrong direction, remove the handles and switch to the other side – hot to cold/cold to hot. Most of Olympia’s lever handle hubs are marked with either a “C” (COLD) or “H” (HOT). If [...]
PVD is a vaporization coating technique, which is an alternative process to electroplating. PVD offers durable finishes in a wide variety of colors. This is a more environmentally friendly process than traditional electroplating. PVD finishes go through a strict five st [...]
Normally, finish deterioration on powder-coated or conventional plated products is due to years of wear, abuse or exposure to harsh chemicals. Unfortunately, there is no way to repair a damaged finish. However, you can replace most faucet parts where the finish has dete [...]
In most cases, you can “quick-fix” these problems by checking the Troubleshooting section in the installation instruction manual. If this manual is not available, please contact us via email at [email protected] or call us at (888) 772-7701. [...]
The 1992 Energy Policy Act directed manufacturers to restrict the amount of water released from faucets. In some instances, this flow was reduced from 5 GPM (gallons per minute) at 60 PSI (pound per square inch) to 2.2 GPM at 60 PSI. Therefore, it is advised that you no [...]
In most cases, handles turn to the “ON” position in a counter-clockwise direction, except for lever handles. For two handle lever faucets, “HOT” handles turn to the “ON” position in a counter-clockwise direction, while “COLD” handles turn to the “ON” in a clockwise dire [...]
To join two copper fittings together utilizing head and metal solder. “CxC” is used to describe a copper to copper connection. [...]
Breakdown sheets and specification sheets are available online at www.olympiafaucets.com. If you have further questions, please call customer service at (888) 772-7701. [...]
Replacements parts can be requested from your distributor. Note: Please use only genuine Olympia replacement parts when repairing your Olympia faucet. We do not warranty products repaired with non-Olympia parts. [...]
Yes. All Olympia faucets meet and exceed ANSI/ NSF 61. SECTION 9 requirements as well as all IAPMO and universal plumbing code requirements. [...]
