Bob NH
In the Trades
I am considering replacing back-to-back shower/tub valves (Moen Dialcet) originally installed in 1965. The valve is dripping on one and the diverter drips to the tub spout on the other.
Questions:
1. How much improvement will I get with a new valve? The heads have been replaced and are satisfactory.
2. One valve is above the other and I may have to replace about 4 tiles (4") for good access. Is it possible to reverse the hot and cold inputs on one of the valves so I don't have to do some kind of "crossover" piping of the supplies?
3. Are there any acceptable alternatives to soldered copper piping connections. I plan to use the supply, shower head, and tub pipes already in the wall.
4. Is there much difference if I use a pressure balanced valve versus a thermostatic controlled valve.
5. Any recommendations on brand and model of the valve?
6. The current valves have the diverter in the valve but most that I have seen have the diverter in the spout. Is that a characteristic of the brands? The bath spout is rarely used and the diverter in the valve is convenient, but it is another possible point of failure in the valve.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Questions:
1. How much improvement will I get with a new valve? The heads have been replaced and are satisfactory.
2. One valve is above the other and I may have to replace about 4 tiles (4") for good access. Is it possible to reverse the hot and cold inputs on one of the valves so I don't have to do some kind of "crossover" piping of the supplies?
3. Are there any acceptable alternatives to soldered copper piping connections. I plan to use the supply, shower head, and tub pipes already in the wall.
4. Is there much difference if I use a pressure balanced valve versus a thermostatic controlled valve.
5. Any recommendations on brand and model of the valve?
6. The current valves have the diverter in the valve but most that I have seen have the diverter in the spout. Is that a characteristic of the brands? The bath spout is rarely used and the diverter in the valve is convenient, but it is another possible point of failure in the valve.
Thanks for any suggestions.