What size are shower valves?
The standard shower valve height for shower stalls is 28 inches (2 feet 4 inches). For showers set in bathtubs, the shower valve height is 48 inches (4 feet). A shower head is set at least 72 inches high. These distances are measured from the floor of the bathroom or the shower pan upwards.
Are shower rough in valves universal?
Yes! Shower rough in valves without stops are by far the most common. They work absolutely as well in every way.
What kind of valve do I need for my shower?
Pressure balancing valves, also called mechanical or anti-scald valves, are the most common types of shower valves. A pressure balancing valve is designed to rebalance the water pressure to keep the shower from becoming excessively hot.
Are all shower mixing valves the same?
Shower valves are mostly sold separately from shower trim and accessories. Not all shower trim sets come with valves. Because they work in tandem, both the shower faucets (the shower trim) and the shower valve must be made by the same manufacturer and be the right pairing to ensure a proper fit to work correctly.
What is a 3 way shower diverter valve?
3. Three-way Diverter Valve. This type of diverter valve allows you to divert the flow of water between three different outputs. For instance, you could switch between a tub faucet, a showerhead, and a handheld.
How many types of shower valves are there?
In a nutshell, there are three different types of shower valves on the market: pressure balancing shower valve, thermostatic shower valve and diverter shower valve.
Can you replace a shower valve with a different brand?
Showerhead threading is pretty much universal, you can swap one for most any other. Shower valve trim kits are the exact opposite…you may have luck by staying within a certain manufacturer, but for the most part trying to swap a trim kit onto an existing valve may or may not work.
How many different types of shower valves are there?
What is a 4 way shower diverter?
4-Way Thermostatic ValveThis Thermostatic Valve has a four-way diverter that gives you the perfect setup to switch between an overhead shower, hand shower, tub spout, or other enhancements you have installed in your bathroom.
How does a 3 handle shower diverter work?
Three-Valve Shower Diverter A three-valve shower has three different handles that you turn to open or close the valves. One handle opens the hot water valve, one opens the cold water valve, and the third (generally in the middle of the temperature valves) diverts the water into the spigot or up to the shower head.
Can I replace a shower valve myself?
To replace a shower valve, you really need to be an experienced home improvement DIYer. To replace a shower valve is a far more complicated task than changing a showerhead. A good knowledge of plumbing is absolutely necessary to do this job successfully.
What kind of valve is in a rough in shower?
Moen ExactTemp Rough-In Shower Valve, 3/4-Inch IPS. Equipped with the ExactTemp system, the valve allows you to dial in and maintain your ideal temperature for personalized and consistent temperature control.
What kind of valve does Moen use for shower valves?
The Moen ExactTemp Rough-In Shower Valve with integral check stops is built on the easy-to-install Moen M-PACT common valve system, so you can easily make style updates without replacing plumbing. It’s also equipped with the ExactTemp thermostatic system to allow you to dial in and maintain your ideal temperature.
What is the best mixing valve for a 60 psi shower?
With the S3371 mixing valve, I can run 3 out of 4 shower features at the same time, 60 psi without a noticeable drop in pressure. The Moen ExactTemp Temp control valve rough-in works great. The Arris Valve trims, towel bars in chrome are great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr_8vF84Y2g