monty
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We are working on our final design for a new home and need help picking out good quality shower thermostatic valves etc...
I want to make sure we pick something that is #1 easy to service, #2 will still have parts available 10 years from now, #3 doesn't require ripping the tile out to fix anything other than a cartridge.
I had many problems with Hans-Grohe thermostatic mixing valves in our last home and got pretty good at fixing them. However, they didn't have service stops, had a flimsy cover held on by velcro, and IF we didn't fix them with new cartridges and such we would have had to tear out tile and walls to replace the units (fortunately we never did).
I don't mind a larger cover plate on the wall if it allows better access (even replacement) of the entire assembly in the future.
I know nothing is perfect - but I wanted some expert opinions from people here. Thanks in advance!
We will have 2 stand alone showers, 1 tub/shower combo, 1 tub only.
I want to make sure we pick something that is #1 easy to service, #2 will still have parts available 10 years from now, #3 doesn't require ripping the tile out to fix anything other than a cartridge.
I had many problems with Hans-Grohe thermostatic mixing valves in our last home and got pretty good at fixing them. However, they didn't have service stops, had a flimsy cover held on by velcro, and IF we didn't fix them with new cartridges and such we would have had to tear out tile and walls to replace the units (fortunately we never did).
I don't mind a larger cover plate on the wall if it allows better access (even replacement) of the entire assembly in the future.
I know nothing is perfect - but I wanted some expert opinions from people here. Thanks in advance!
We will have 2 stand alone showers, 1 tub/shower combo, 1 tub only.