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Pfister 974-292: application and identification
974-292 is a cartridge tied to documented Pfister applications. Confirm the model, generation, and installed geometry before purchase.
Direct answer
Pfister catalogs 974-292 for the particular Avante valve applications named in its replacement-part record. This is a source-backed application, not a fit claim based on visual similarity. Resolve 974-291 versus 974-292 from the valve's model-specific diagram and installed part; adjacent numbers should not be treated as revisions of one interchangeable cartridge.
Fit facts
What identifies this match
Use these details together. One matching feature does not establish compatibility.
- Manufacturer
- Pfister
- Service part
- 974-292
- Documented system
- Pfister Avante tub and shower valve variant
- Fixture
- Tub and shower valve
- Part type
- Cartridge
- Control configuration
- Single-handle mixing valve
Documented application
Pfister catalogs 974-292 for the particular Avante valve applications named in its replacement-part record.
The relationship should be confirmed in the official service record for the complete faucet or rough-in model. A family name or matching trim is useful evidence, but it is not the same as a model-level parts callout.
Generation and configuration check
Resolve 974-291 versus 974-292 from the valve's model-specific diagram and installed part; adjacent numbers should not be treated as revisions of one interchangeable cartridge.
Record whether the control is single-handle mixing valve and whether the service diagram describes the complete assembly or only the replaceable internal component.
Physical confirmation
Match stem details, body profile, seals, and retaining parts rather than relying on the Avante family name alone.
Shut off the water and remove the existing part only when the fixture can be safely returned to service. Photograph its installed orientation and keep every retainer for comparison.
Purchase decision
Order 974-292 only when the official model relationship and the installed configuration agree. If either check conflicts, pause and identify the complete faucet or concealed valve before buying.
Do not infer compatibility from color, finish, handle style, or a marketplace photo. Those cues can group candidates, but they do not supersede the manufacturer's parts diagram.
Questions
Before you remove or replace the part
Is 974-292 compatible with every Pfister tub and shower valve?
No. Pfister catalogs 974-292 for the particular Avante valve applications named in its replacement-part record. Confirm the complete model and generation in Pfister's support material.
Can trim style identify the internal part?
Not reliably. Trim may be shared across valves, retained during updates, or visually similar across generations. Use the rough-in or faucet model and the installed component.
What should I compare after removal?
Compare the stem interface, body dimensions, locating features, seals, ports, rotation or side, and retention method with the official 974-292 service image.
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