jeffrey_m_sutton
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Hi All,
12 years ago I updated my only full bathroom and bought a Moen (KVK01-01 model number for what that's worth) at Home Depot because I liked the trim and the price was right. Even since I've been plagued with poor water flow in shower and tub despite 65psi of pressure (measured on an outside faucet after the PRV). My measured flow into the tub is about 4.5 gpm - even worse for the shower despite my efforts to 'improve' the shower head. Again for what it's worth I know I have 1/2" supplies into the Moen but I don't recall what's going up to the shower head.
I am getting ready to convert a half bath into a full bath (well, actually a stand up shower, plus toliet and sink) and I'd like to do better with this new stand up shower. I'm looking for a recommendation for a shower control valve to install because I'm hoping that will make a difference. I've found several sites recommending "It should always be a thermostatic temperature control valve, and preferably a 3/4†thermostat valve."
It makes sense to me that a 3/4" valve will improve my flow - even with 1/2" supplies. My problem is that I can't seem to find an specs or a way that identifies the size and flow rate of a control valve. Unfortunatley I live in an area without any real plumbing supply companies and my only plumbing source is big box (Depot or Lowe's) and both are very lacking in this type of knowledge.
Anyways, any and all suggestions are appreciated on what might give me a better shower experience *smile*. Thanks in advance to all who reply !
Jeff
12 years ago I updated my only full bathroom and bought a Moen (KVK01-01 model number for what that's worth) at Home Depot because I liked the trim and the price was right. Even since I've been plagued with poor water flow in shower and tub despite 65psi of pressure (measured on an outside faucet after the PRV). My measured flow into the tub is about 4.5 gpm - even worse for the shower despite my efforts to 'improve' the shower head. Again for what it's worth I know I have 1/2" supplies into the Moen but I don't recall what's going up to the shower head.
I am getting ready to convert a half bath into a full bath (well, actually a stand up shower, plus toliet and sink) and I'd like to do better with this new stand up shower. I'm looking for a recommendation for a shower control valve to install because I'm hoping that will make a difference. I've found several sites recommending "It should always be a thermostatic temperature control valve, and preferably a 3/4†thermostat valve."
It makes sense to me that a 3/4" valve will improve my flow - even with 1/2" supplies. My problem is that I can't seem to find an specs or a way that identifies the size and flow rate of a control valve. Unfortunatley I live in an area without any real plumbing supply companies and my only plumbing source is big box (Depot or Lowe's) and both are very lacking in this type of knowledge.
Anyways, any and all suggestions are appreciated on what might give me a better shower experience *smile*. Thanks in advance to all who reply !
Jeff