How can I tell what type/brand valve I have; want to replace trim only
AJCN
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How many valves and handles will I need?
Comments (2)"I don't always want to run them all at the same time. I would prefer to be able to set them at different temperatures if that wouldn't be too expensive." If you want different temp from each outlet, then you'd need a separate supply valve for each type of fixture. It sounds busy but it's actually quite simple to plumb. As far as expense, it may sound like a cop out but it all depends on what type of valve you chose. Symmons Temptrol makes excellent pressure-balancing valves for about $100. The trim kits aren't as sexy as some of the "fancier" manufacturers, but their valves are top-notch. "Or if I have to "link" two of the systems, then the body sprays and the hand-held could be the same temperature so long as I can use them independently of one another..." Then you could put the body sprays and handheld on a single supply valve; that valve can have a built-in A/B/AB diverter, or you could install an A/B/AB diverter independent of a simpler On/Off supply valve. You'd then need a second supply valve for the fixed shower head. For what it's worth, in my shower which is 5' by 7', I have a hand-held on a slide bar and an overhead 12" rainshower head. We prefer them at different temps, so they are on two different supply valves. Easy to do. We had contemplated adding body sprays, but neither my wife or I are fans of them. Had we done that, they'd have been on a third supply valve. It might seem obvious, but try to locate your valves just inside the shower where you can turn the water on without having to step into the shower, that way you can turn on the water without getting wet. Lastly, run some flow volume numbers by adding up the flow of each fixture that might be on at the same time. Most bathrooms are plumbed with 1/2" copper supply tubing. If you're going to have all fixtures blazing to recreate a human car wash, then you might need to up your copper tubing to a larger diameter, 3/4". If you do have a SINGLE valve controlling all those heads, then you'd want that supply valve to be 3/4" as well. If you opted for two or more valves to control the heads, then you could still run 3/4" tubing from the water heater to the shower valves to get the needed volume of water to the shower, then step it down to 1/2" and use 1/2" valves and 1/2" tubing to distribute it to the heads. You might find guidance, or sadly more confusion, by reading through this. Mongo...See MoreHow to replace a shower faucet/trim
Comments (8)Our 4 yr old Delta (model# 132900 ) works as you describe. It is stamped "Delta" on the trim plate and the handle, and the trim plate screw holes are at 1:00 and 7:00 (actually closer to 2:00 and 8:00, but not quite.) Anyway, I would suggest taking both the trim plate and the handle off and take them with you to a big box store to match them up. The key is matching the holes on the trim plate, as well as the turning "stops" on the backside of the handle (so take the handle out of the package and look at the back of it closely). If they don't match, try a real plumbing supply, since the trim plate holes and stops can be different even for the same brands. This is how it is with Moen. Sometimes I buy a trim kit from a plumbing supply, other times the big box version, and sometimes I even have to parts from each place to freshen up a bathroom. (If I want a shiny new Moen tub spout, it's almost the same cost at my local plumbing supply to buy the entire trim kit vs. the spout by itself.) Good luck....See MoreHow can I confirm that I have recirculating hot water?
Comments (14)The easiest and least expensive way to have a hot water recirculation system is to install a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve which sells for $179.95. SAVE WATER! The Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve provides faster hot water which also saves, water, time and money. How Long does it take for hot water to get to your faucet or shower? A lot of precious water is wasted down the drain while waiting for hot water. Even worse is the cost to heat the cold replacement water, which enters your house at ground temperature. HOW IT WORKS! When the water in your hot water pipe and the Hot Water Lobster control valve cools below the user adjustable temperature (45-150 degrees F), the thermal materials within the Hot Water Lobster control valve contract, and silently open the valve. Thermal convection within your hot water tank naturally circulates the cooled water through your existing cold water pipes and back to the hot water tank for reheating. Your existing hot water tank now uses less energy reheating warm water instead of cold ground temperature water. When fresh hot water enters your hot water pipe and the Hot Water Lobster control valve, the valve automatically closes. This maintains hot water at the control valve without wasting water or energy. Turn on your faucet or shower and you get instant hot water. When you mount the Hot Water Lobster instant hot water control valve in the fixture furthest from your hot water tank (as shown in the installation diagram) all other fixtures in your house will also have faster hot water. NO ELECTRICITY NECESSARY! The Hot Water Lobster is all mechanical and designed to provide an electricity free solution to maintain hot water at the tap. This makes installation a snap (in less than 10 minutes). Other hot water solutions require the use of electricity and pumps that make installation difficult and the pumps are often noisy. MORE HOT WATER! Adds as much as 10% more capacity to your current hot water system (by keeping the water in your hot water pipes hot!). KEEP PIPES FROM FREEZING! The Hot Water Lobster instant hot water valve automatically allows water in your pipes to circulate when the control valve cools below the set temperature-even when your electricity goes out. REDUCES CONDENSATION! The Hot Water Lobster instant hot water valve reduces condensation on pipes and toilets. MAINTENANCE FREE! The Hot Water Lobster has a solid brass valve body with an adjustable thermal controlled mechanical stainless steel valve stem enclosed in a mounting box. EASY INSTALLATION! The Hot Water Lobster comes complete with mounting box, 4 sets of 12' flexible water lines and brass fitting. All pre-assembled and tested for an easy 10 minutes installation Here is a link that might be useful: Recirculating Valve...See MoreI have 9' Ceilings but I am only 5'2". Do I do cabs to ceiling?
Comments (100)I have 10' ceilings and 96" cabinets. I'm 5'9" and can't reach the top shelves but it bothers me not at all to bring out the aluminum 3-step ladder for the few times I need something (mostly holiday items) from those shelves. Luckily my 6'4" son-in-law loves to cook and does those holiday meals while being able to reach the top. There's not much else on those upper shelves other than wine glasses and some ice buckets; I just sold all of my china and crystal - so liberating !! I didn't want cabinets to the 10' ceiling because of the prohibitive extra cost, the look and also because of the Toll Brothers obligatory useless teensy kitchen windows that are 9.5' up on one wall. The discussion about using glass front cabinets in front of those windows, having to replace the trim around the windows, etc, lasted about 14 seconds. Nope. I insisted on having solid wood tops - 2 ginormous pieces - installed and stained to match because I didn't want to see the unfinished wood when I came down the stairs. Now I see giant dust bunnies and I've decided oh, who cares, lol. It's proven to be an excellent area for some serious art glass that I can't put "out" because of cat and grandchildren but if the house is ever on the market, the little bits of standard greenery will go up there instead. Long way of saying that, even being tall, I still use a stepladder but I think I've had 10' ceilings so many times that I'm used to it....See MoreAJCN
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