Help Identifying Shower Valve (So we can select the right trim)

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Hi - We need help in determining the brand of shower valve we have so we can purchase a remodeling trim kit. Unfortunately we tossed out the old trim....

Single handle type value (just turns for on/off)

http://picasaweb.google.com/WILLIAMH...eat=directlink

Any help is much appreciated.

[Redwood]

I think this was answered in the last forum you posted it in...
Speakman...

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Hi - I've spoken with a Speakman sales rep and they tell me it isn't a speakman.

Thanks for all the help - any other ideas?

[Redwood]

Oh-Oh

Looks like you are in deep doo-doo...

[Gary Swart]

Perhaps there is something I don't understand here. It appears you have a old valve of unknown manufacture that is so old it does not have a modern scald control and you want to buy new trim for it. What I don't understand is why? A new valve is not that expensive, it would bring your shower up to date, and make selecting new trim very simple. Am I missing something???

[Redwood]

I would consider that to be a very good option.
I'd consider the Delta R-10000 universal valve to be a good start.

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Honestly guys a lack of knowledge and poor planning put me in this predicament - with me having already tiled the shower before considering replacing the valve.

So I still have the option of punching through the backside of the shower to replace the valve, however having almost reached completion on the project, I was hoping to avoid more finish work...

That all said it is what it is, and I guess I just gotta suck it up and do it.

[Redwood]

Oh yea, If you had the wall open and didn't upgrade that was a bad choice.

[Gary Swart]

Not having some way to access the plumbing without major demolition isn't a very wise thing either. Sooner or later you will have to get to the plumbing behind that shower. What is on the other side of this wall? If it is a sheet rock wall, then the answer is simple. Open that wall. I'd devise a removable panel to repair the hole, but just repairing the drywall would work too. If it's a solid exterior wall, you may be forced to remove some tile. A plumber might be able to change out the valve with minimal damage to the tile.

[mattbee24]

It is an older American Standard Cartridge. I think it is out of an Amarilis. You could find out for sure at your closest American Standard dealer. But I am 99% sure it is American Standard.