smags
New Member
Hello everyone. I am remodeling my shower and want to replace the valve and fixtures. I have 1/2 supply lines running to the valve. I will be replacing the mixing valve since I have the opportunity. I don't care if it's a single handle mixing valve or thermostatic mixing valve (separate volume and Temperature controls) and I am not too concerned about the cost of the valve because I want to enjoy my shower every single day. I have 1/2" supply lines running to the valve. I don't have a brand preference.....what I don't want is some valve that somehow restricts the flow of water to my shower head.....I'm not exactly sure how these valves work but I know that some have higher gpm flow rates than others. I realize that the shower head also matters, and that my water pressure PSI also matters but it is the valve that I'm asking about. Does anyone have any suggestions....Delta, Moen, Kohler......cheap, expensive.....doesn't matter. I just want a good valve with maximum flow rate. Temp rite or Positemp....I don't care about any of that stuff.....I just want full available flow based on my current supply and PSI. I do not have multiple shower heads......It's just a 5' x 3' shower with one shower head. -thanks all, I appreciate any pro's opinions!