Ideal Standard Nikles Shower Valve Handle Lever — A961300AA
Genuine Spare Part Chrome Finish (AA) Direct Replacement
The Ideal Standard A961300AA is the genuine replacement control handle lever assembly designed specifically for Nikles manual and thermostatic shower mixer valves. Finished in high-lustre polished chrome (colour suffix 'AA'), this metal lever handle restores smooth control over water flow or temperature blending. Engineered as a precision direct-fit component, it fixes directly onto the internal valve cartridge spindle to replace broken, stripped, or tarnished original handles.
Identification Guide:
MPN: A961300AA | Range: Nikles Shower Mixers | Finish: Chrome (AA) | Material: Chrome-Plated Metal Alloy | Legacy Barcode / EAN: 5055639189744 | Brand Compatibility: Ideal Standard, Nikles
Key Features
- Original Manufacturer Spec: Authentic Ideal Standard OEM part ensuring perfect fitment with factory internal cartridge splines.
- Durable Construction: Heavy-duty metal alloy core resistant to mechanical stress, stripping, and daily handling.
- Corrosion-Resistant Chrome: Premium Ideal Standard AA chrome plating designed to resist limescale, tarnishing, and flaking in wet environments.
- Direct Replacement: Replaces loose, slipping, or cracked handles without requiring replacement of the entire shower valve body.
Fitting & Guidance Notes
- Always isolate the water supply or exercise caution before removing control handles to avoid unintended valve activation.
- Check the grub screw access port (typically concealed under a small cover cap or beneath the handle body) to release the existing handle without forcing the internal cartridge stem.
- Inspect the teeth of the brass cartridge spindle before installation; if the cartridge splines are worn smooth, the new handle may slip under pressure.
- Align the internal splines of the A961300AA handle with the cartridge spindle and tighten the retaining screw firmly, taking care not to over-torque.