Can you change shower fixtures without changing valve?
The handle and trim for the tub/shower controls can also usually be replaced without redoing any plumbing by using a universal replacement kit (available for most brands at home centers and plumbing supply stores). Turn off the water supply, then remove the shower handle and trim (Photo 1).
Are shower valves interchangeable?
Re: Are Tub/Shower Valves Interchangeable? First, you absolutely CANNOT mix manufacturers on trim and rough-in valves. In fact, even within one manufacturer, they have many valves and the trims are not interchangeable. Shower sets are not always sold as separate trim and rough.
Can I use a different shower stem?
MongoCT. Showerhead threading is pretty much universal, you can swap one for most any other. Shower valve trim kits are the exact opposite…you may have luck by staying within a certain manufacturer, but for the most part trying to swap a trim kit onto an existing valve may or may not work.
Are shower rough in valves universal?
Yes! Shower rough in valves without stops are by far the most common. They work absolutely as well in every way.
How hard is it to change shower fixtures?
How to Replace a Shower Faucet
- Time Required: 2-4 hours.
- Difficulty: Advanced.
How do I know if I need a new shower valve?
The first issue to look for is if there are any leaks in the valve when you turn on the water. If there are drips, that’s a good indication that you should think about replacing the valve. Because, not only are you wasting water, but water that leaks behind the wall can cause rot as well as mold and mildew growth.
How do I know what kind of shower valve I have?
Look at the center of the trim plate behind the shower handle to find a brand name or manufacturer symbol. If you see a “K,” the faucet is a Kohler unit; an “M” signifies Moen. American Standard, Delta and Price Pfister typically print their entire name on the faucet itself.
Do Moen and Delta interchangeable?
The cartridges are not interchangeable between different taps. So if you decide you need a replacement, make sure you know the part number so you can order it from your plumbing supplier or online.
What type of shower stem do I have?
Easiest of all is when it says the brand name right on the faucet face. But you should also look at the bottom of the faucet, on the handles or on the round plate behind the handles. If you find a brand name, go to the manufacturer’s website and call the contact number for assistance.
How do you replace a single handle faucet cartridge?
- What Type of Faucet Do I Have? Cartridge faucets come in one or two-handled models.
- Shut Off the Water.
- Remove Decorative Handle Covers.
- Remove the Handles and Nuts.
- Remove the Cartridge.
- Remove the Retaining Nut and Clip (One-Handled Faucet)
- Remove the O-Ring and Springs.
- Replace the Cartridge and Reassemble the Faucet.
How do you know what shower cartridge you need?
Can you change out shower fixtures?
Old shower fixtures can have soap or limescale buildup, or chrome may have been scratched off during a repair job. You can get rid of an old or out-of-date shower fixture by replace the control knob and shower head with a new valve stem and water-saving shower head.