Replacement of an existing triple valve diverter with a Symmons 96-2 shower valve.
Shower Valve Replacement
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Great video! You should definitely invest in a head gear lol sucks with one ✋ lol
Awesome video! If I may, I have three layperson "self-help plumbing for dummies" questions. Hope you can answer them:
1. Does the rough-in-valve have a PSI spec — specify what the minimum pressure must be and what the maximum pressure must be?
A. What will happen if there's not enough minimum pressure — will the rough-in-value not work or the cartridge?
B. What will happen if there's excessive pressure — will the rough-in-value not work or the cartridge?
2. Does the rough-in-value have a flow rate (GPM) spec — specify what the minimum flow rate must be and what the maximum flow rate must be?
A. What will happen if there's not enough GPM — will the rough-in-value not work or the cartridge?
B. What will happen if there's excessive GPM — will the rough-in-value not work or the cartridge?
3. Should the hot water flow rate and cold water flow rate be equal or disparate via the rough-in-value or cartridge?
A. If the hot water flow rate is less than the cold water, does this mean the rough-in-valve or cartridge is faulty or a clogged pipe?
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I ask these questions because my rental studio have a Moen Legend Single Handle 1225 tub/shower model, standard rough-in-value and 1225/B pressure balance cartridge. Per my timed 1-gallon buck test, I get 3.0 GPM hot water from tub-spout, 11.50 GPM mixed-water, and 10.00 GPM cold … three flow rate disparities.
Landlord won't fix, claims a pencil diameter (6mm or 0.236'') is the minimum flow rate for all tub spouts, and the 1997 Uniform Housing Code only requires he provide this minimum water supply out his tub-spout and shower head.
He couldn't tell me which section of the UHC states this or what the GPM equivalent is for a 6mm column of water at 115 PSI — yes that's the PSI per my statistic gauge test.
So I may have to hire my own plumber to diagnose and fix this hot/cold disparity flow rate … your feed-back Mr. Plumber?
He sure talked a good job , never seen him do any of the work. Master plumber
Wow what a great video
Good stuff, man. Thanks for this.
what is the cost to replace the valve?
Thanks. This video helped me because I kept finding videos with valves being replaced from the backside and that's not an option in my case. I am now confident that I can get mine done. thanks
What the heck the shower is stronger than the faucet..
nice job…symmons is the best tub faucet made.. i have installed dozens and never had a problem. ..10 years later and still have not got calls for leaks etc…
Sad thing is the state is making plumbers convert these systems to single stem valves. If you have problems with a 3 stem valve you will have to repair it yourself if you want to keep your existing system.
is the three valve shower body best for servicing or single handle valve? I have some rental units that we will be remodeling soon and all have the three valve body. The most difficult thing in servicing them has been removing the handles. I have no experience with the single valve bodies. Thank you.
Very detailed video. You did a good job.
Thanks, very helpful.
HI. I see you used the Symmons 96-2 value What hardware did you use to match that. Was it a Kit or individual part purchases? The reason I ask is that I'm redoing my bathroom and it looks exactly like what I''m going to do. Your help would be appreciated.
Very helpful video. After I replaced my double handle faucet with new stems and seats, only the cold water faucet is still dripping from the spout. What did I do wrong? (3Z-6H/C Stems for Valley has a rubber seat and spring). Appreciate all your advice.
what brand shower valve did you use to replace?