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How do I know what shower faucet I have?
Look at the center of the trim plate behind the shower handle to find a brand name or manufacturer symbol. If you see a “K,” the faucet is a Kohler unit; an “M” signifies Moen. American Standard, Delta and Price Pfister typically print their entire name on the faucet itself.
What are the different types of shower faucets?
Types of Shower Faucets Single temperature and flow control valve. Separate temperature and flow control valve. Dual outlet single temperature and diverter control valve. Dual outlet and four flow control valve. Multi-functional control valve.
How do I identify my tub shower valve brand?
The quickest solution of How to Identify the Shower Valve Manufacturer is to look for the manufacturer’s logo or name. A brand name or model can be found practically anywhere, so cleaning faucet handles, escutcheon, spout, decorative rings, etc., is helpful.
How do I identify my American standard shower valve?
Look on the base of the shower faucet spout on the front. American Standard shower faucets have the words “American Standard” printed on them. If your faucet is corroded or has lime scale, spray with a cleaning agent and wipe it with a towel to make the letters legible.
Are shower heads Universal?
The majority of modern shower heads are universal as they standardize on half-inch pipe threads. This includes both National Pipe Thread (NPT) as well as British Standard Pipe (BSP). First, 99 percent of shower heads sold everywhere are compatible with standard pipe sizes.
How do I know what shower cartridge I have?
Use a caliper or ruler and measure the cartridge. Do this by measuring from the base to the tip (from seat to splines). Pay attention to the length tier of your cartridge (Lengths range from 1–12). Next, identify the broach pattern with the broach chart (see page B-5).
What faucet brand has a red and blue circle?
The Delta faucet has a red/blue button.
How do I identify my Delta shower faucet?
The model number is on all packaging, some faucets, and all installation instructions provided with your faucet. On the packaging, look near the UPC code or the top of the box. On the faucet, a model identification tag has been attached to most models manufactured since 2012.
Are shower valves interchangeable?
Re: Are Tub/Shower Valves Interchangeable? You cannot interchange different manufacturer’s handles and spouts. In fact sometimes you cannot even interchange the same manufacturer’s trim between their own models.
Who makes Stanadyne shower faucet?
The Moen brand of faucets was founded in 1947 by Al Moen. In 1956, the company became part of Stanadyne. In 1989 Moen became a stand-alone company. For some time, essentially identical faucets were produced as Moen and as Stanadyne.
What is the Moen symbol?
The Moen logo has been specially created for our brand. It features the waterdrop symbol, the Moen wordmark and our long-established tagline. The full-color logo is always preferred and should be used whenever possible.
Are American standard shower valves universal?
American Standards Rough Valve are designed to work with a number of American Standard shower valve trims to bring you a beautiful shower that you can update on a whim. Our TRIMendous Shower Valve trims are designed to work with our universal rough valves.
How do I identify my faucet manufacturer?
Locate The Logo One of the most obvious and easy (sometimes) ways to identify the kitchen faucet brand is by the logo. Each manufacturer has its own unique logo that is stamped onto some part of the faucet. Check the plate beneath the faucet, which is called the escutcheon, for the logo.
Are all shower heads interchangeable?
Pretty much every shower head has the same connection in the United States, 1/2″ NPT. This is the standard! As long as you have the shower arm plumbing coming from your ceiling or your wall, you can choose whichever shower head you want and mount your shower head wherever you want.
Can you replace a shower head yourself?
Yes! Changing out your showerhead can be a do it yourself job and we are going to help you do it. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to replace a showerhead. Even if your current showerhead “works just fine”, upgrading is a job that can save you money on your energy and water bills.
Are all shower head holders the same size?
Shower head holders come in various shapes, sizes and designs. Unless you are replacing your current/old shower head holder with the same model, another option to help make life easier is to fit a universal shower head holder.
How do you measure a shower valve stem?
It is easiest for us to identify your stem or handle needs by measuring your stem from the left where the washer is attached to the right where the handle fits on the knurled end (The Broached end). Broached ends are unique by manufacturer and is critical when identifying your stem or cartridge.
Do you have to replace valve when replacing shower faucet?
If there is water leaking from the shower valve, it may be time to replace the valve. Some planning is required if you want to do the replacement without the help of a plumber. Assuming you can just replace the valve can cause problems.
How many different 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.
