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After reviewing available replacement valves at the local Ace store I pulled the trim off the offending part in my house and tried to identify it. Attached are the photos I took. It appears from these photos that removal is fairly straightforward, attach socket and back the valve out.
In this post, we will guide you through everything you need to know about identifying an old shower valve, and and the different types of shower valves. No, it won’t be just a all of text, we will help you with the images so that you an identify the one that’s been fitted decades ago in your house.
Join me today as I show you the best way to identify what brand an old tub/shower valve is so you can make the plumbing repair
Old shower valve identification is required when you need to replace a valve cartridge or stem. Learn how and where to find what you need for your shower faucet.
Do you have an old Moen valve from the 70's or 80's? I love updating those old valves in the Seattle area. Replacing the cartridge makes them a new faucet, smooth and quiet.
Fixing an old shower valve is easier if you know the brands. Moen, Delta, and Kohler have unique designs. This helps us identify them and choose the right parts for repairs.
Look up replacement based on the measurements in a shower faucet cartridge identification guide (manufacturers of replacement stems, plumbing supply stores, and others have such guides in store and online for the replacements they supply). Example stem (in this case a Kohler one):
This tub shower rebuild kit fits Kohler valves dating to the 1950’s. This set uses barrels similar to ones used in American Standard applications. These are not interchangeable with American Standard.
Identifying old single handle shower valve/cartride? Need help identifying the tub/shower faucet valve/cartridge in the pictures below.
The diverter valve (or transfer valve) is an in wall rough valve that allows the user to re-direct water from one outlet to another. It does not regulate the temperature and is incapable of turning the water supply on and off.