What is Moentrol vs PosiTemp?
The Moentrol Valve has volume control which controls the water flow rate so you get the amount of water you want at the temperature you desire. The Moentrol has a flow rate of 7.5gpm while the PosiTemp has a flow rate of 6.3gpm. The Moentrol valve operates by pulling the knob out to control flow.
Is Moentrol pressure balanced?
Moen’s PosiTemp and Moentrol® tub and shower valves all feature pressure-balancing. Both valves require pressure on the hot and the cold side to operate.
Is Moentrol discontinued?
Is Moen Phasing Out Moentrol? The quick answer is yes and no. Everything is moving to the new valve platform, but Moen is still taking measures to keep old school homeowners and industry professionals happy. They are continuing to make valve trim that will work with Moentrol valves.
Can I use PosiTemp trim on Moentrol valve?
Note:Posi-Temp trim and Moentrol trim are not interchangeable.
What is Moen m core?
Moen® M-CORE™ Valve System
Introducing M-CORE, a valve system that’s simpler and faster to install, and offers functionality with desired style choices to create an ideal shower system.
What is Moen pressure balanced?
As with any faucet brand, a Moen shower valve contains working parts that can go bad over time. Moen pressure-balance shower valves are designed so they sense hot and cold water pressure and keep them in balance, preventing the shower from sudden surges of hot or cold water.
How do you install a Moentrol shower valve?
Quote from Youtube video: First in order for the valve to function properly the tub drop outlet should be 1/2 inch copper tubing. The center of your tub shower valve should be positioned 32 inches from the floor of the tub.
Can I use a Delta trim kit on a Moen valve?
The Delta universal kit is interchangeable between the Delta Trim Kits, while Moen parts are not interchangeable between the different models of valves. Moen valves are also more challenging to repair because of the rough valve fittings.
Are all Moen shower cartridges the same?
There is absolutely NO difference between the Moen 1222 vs 1222B replacement cartridges. They are both the replacement part cartridge for the Posi Temp Moen shower valve. They are made from the same parts, the only difference is their packaging and model number.
Can you replace shower trim without replacing 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).
What are the different types of shower valves?
In a nutshell, there are three different types of shower valves on the market: pressure balancing shower valve, thermostatic shower valve and diverter shower valve.
Can you replace shower valve without removing tile?
This may require some cutting or removal of the tile around the shower valve opening to access the leak. While your plumber will take great care to cut or remove only enough tile as necessary, you could face some minor tile repair depending on the size of the opening.
Are shower valves universal?
Shower valves are mostly sold separately from shower trim and accessories. Not all shower trim sets come with valves. Because they work in tandem, both the shower faucets (the shower trim) and the shower valve must be made by the same manufacturer and be the right pairing to ensure a proper fit to work correctly.
What are the different types of Moen shower valves?
Anatomy of a Valve
- U by Moen™ Shower. Digital thermostatic with computer and mobile app-controlled temperature and flow.
- ExactTemp® ¾” Thermostatic Valve. Mechanical thermostatic control.
- M-CORE Transfer Valve. One inlet and three outlets. …
- Moen M-CORE 4 Port Valves. Two inlets and two outlets. …
- Posi-Temp® Valve.
How do I identify my Moen shower valve?
Look closely at the handle buttons that were attached to the shower valve. Typically, “Moen” will be written in the middle of the “Hot” and “Cold” buttons. If you do not see this, the handle buttons have been replaced, or the “Hot/Cold” button is a lever (wall escutcheon).
How do I know which Moen shower cartridge I need?
Quote from the video:
Quote from Youtube video: Simply by going to your faucet years ago go into your faucet. And pull them pulling. On your cartridge if the handle pulls out it's a 12 25 cartridge.
What is the most common Moen shower cartridge?
If you bought your Moen shower faucet setup after 2009, you will have either a 1225 or 1255 cartridge in a vast majority of the cases.
How long should a Moen cartridge last?
20 to 30 years
The system has expensive cartridges, they cost about $30 (2014) to replace, but they last a long time — 20 to 30 years. It’s not a bad deal, and unlike modern ceramic faucets, Moen still makes the same part to put into valve bodies made 40 years ago!
