Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first connector, a compression member, a retainer, and a second connector. The first connector includes a first coupling portion, a proximal opening, and an annular inner surface extending from the proximal opening. The compression member includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface is configured to sealingly engage the annular inner surface of the first connector. The retainer includes a ring portion and a plurality of teeth. The ring portion includes a proximal end and a distal end. Each of the plurality of teeth extends from the distal end and is configured to engage the compression member. The second connector includes a second coupling portion and an engagement surface. The second coupling portion is configured to engage the first coupling portion. The engagement surface is configured to engage the proximal end of the retainer.

Abstract: A pilot valve controlled mechanical shut-down valve. The mechanical shut-down valve includes a thermostatic motor that effectuates closing of the pilot valve when the temperature of fluid flowing through the shut-down valve is one of greater than a predetermined value, less than a predetermined value, or within a range of predetermined values. As a result thereof, flow through the shut-down valve is stopped.

Abstract: A pilot valve controlled mechanical shut-down valve. The mechanical shut-down valve includes a thermostatic motor that effectuates closing of the pilot valve when the temperature of fluid flowing through the shut-down valve is one of greater than a predetermined value, less than a predetermined value, or within a range of predetermined values. As a result thereof, flow through the shut-down valve is stopped.

Abstract: Embodiments include thermostatic valves for showers and tubs in which the temperature is regulated by a thermostatic motor/element. Both the flow from the valve and the temperature are controlled by a rotary stem. Hot and cold water is pre-mixed by passage through the coils of a return spring into a mixing chamber and a ceramic valve at the top of the mixing chamber controls flow of mixed water from the mixing chamber into an outlet chamber where fluctuations in the water temperature are eliminated before the water is conveyed to the shower or tub.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first connector, a compression member, a retainer, and a second connector. The first connector includes a first coupling portion, a proximal opening, and an annular inner surface extending from the proximal opening. The compression member includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface is configured to sealingly engage the annular inner surface of the first connector. The retainer includes a ring portion and a plurality of teeth. The ring portion includes a proximal end and a distal end. Each of the plurality of teeth extends from the distal end and is configured to engage the compression member. The second connector includes a second coupling portion and an engagement surface. The second coupling portion is configured to engage the first coupling portion. The engagement surface is configured to engage the proximal end of the retainer.

Abstract: Embodiments include thermostatic valves for showers and tubs in which the temperature is regulated by a thermostatic motor/element. Both the flow from the valve and the temperature are controlled by a rotary stem. Hot and cold water is pre-mixed by passage through the coils of a return spring into a mixing chamber and a ceramic valve at the top of the mixing chamber controls flow of mixed water from the mixing chamber into an outlet chamber where fluctuations in the water temperature are eliminated before the water is conveyed to the shower or tub.