Grohe 45882000 Ceramic cartridge, No Finish

Perfect. Repaired my shower.

Easy to install and works perfectly

I ordered this ceramic cartridge to stop the drip on my 12 year old GROHE 20086 Atrio basin pillar/tap (faucet). The faucet is a legacy/discontinued/obsolete product and it was difficult to find information on the internet. I finally did find information in a specification sheet from GROHE, indicating this cartridge 1/2 inch R, 45 882 000 was the correct cartridge. It would seem that Grohe makes this cartridge in two different types, one for a hot water (or hot water side) and another for cold water. This one was in fact for the hot water which is what I needed. It turns out that in my case the handle of my faucet just pulls or taps off as there are no fasteners of any kind to hold it on. I did remember to turn off the water supply under the sink. Once the handle was off there was a straight slot screw to remove along with a white plastic gear. Once they were out of the way I could see the old leaky cartridge; it took a 17 mm socket and wrench to remove the old cartridge. The new cartridge was identical and I began by threading it by hand and then tightened it with the socket wrench. I did use a flashlight to assure there was no debris and cleaned up the filmy accumulations of soils. Once it was all put back together and the water supply turned back on, there was no longer any drip. This faucet is one where it only takes 1/4 turn of the handle to turn the water off and on. The new cartridge box indicates it is made in Germany which is where Grohe fixtures are made. If this one lasts for 12 years like the first one, I'll be happy. The pic is of my Grohe faucet; your faucet may have a different handle, finish or even be from a different Grohe line. I paid $24.99 for this cartridge on Amazon which was far and away the best deal I could find.

Just installed it. Seems to have a good quality. This cartridge is for the hot side. Opens counter clockwise. I believe that’s the reason on the Grohe website it is referred to as “Right” side. Hope that helps

It fit exactly like it was supposed to. After turning the water off to the house it took about 5 min start to finish with a 17mm deep socket. The 90 degree turn is nice, feels well built.

Works as it should.

Great price and fast delivery. Genuine part. Can't beat it

Works well