Can I use PEX for shower valve?
Fittings for a Shower Valve Use threaded PEX water line fittings for shower valves. A plastic bracket forms the sharpest 90-degree angle permitted for this brand of PEX.
What is Moen M PACT system?
Available for both lavatory and tub / shower faucets, M-Pact is a common valve system that allows you to change your trim above the sink, without changing the valve below the sink; making style changes and upgrades quick and easy for you.
Can you use 1/2 in PEX to the shower head?
As long as the supply lines for the shower tie into a 3/4″ line, 1/2″ will be fine. I use a Delta shower faucet that already has pex adapters made into the valve body, no threading or sweating, just crimp and you’re done.
What size PEX should I use for a shower?
Sinks and showers are water guzzlers, and you can conserve by running 3/8-inch lines to them. Because the rate at which a commode tank refills is usually not important, it’s okay to run 3/8-inch line there as well.
Can you connect PEX directly to faucet?
Benefits of PEX over Copper Because it’s so flexible and easy to use, connecting PEX to a faucet or other valve takes less time than connecting to copper. There are far less fittings required because of its flexibility, and connecting PEX to a faucet is done with a crimper, requiring no soldering.
Can I use PEX between valve and tub spout?
1. Use a 3/4″ PEX crimp to 1/2″ FIP adapter at the valve and a 3/4″ PEX crimp to 1/2″ FIP drop-ear elbow to hold the tub spout (with 3/4″ PEX between them, of course). 2. Use the Sharkbite Shower/Tub Installation Kit, which push-connects onto 1/2″ hard copper between the valve and the spout.
What is Moen Mcore?
M-CORE valves and cartridges have pressure-balancing capabilities designed to control temperature fluctuations in the event of water pressure changes in the home. M-CORE valves and cartridges also feature volume control, allowing you to adjust the flow of water.
Are all Moen shower valves the same?
For many years Moen tub/shower valves have been manufactured using one of three valves. These valves are Standard, Posi-Temp and Moentrol. Although the look is similar, the trim is not necessarily interchangeable. Note:Posi-Temp trim and Moentrol trim are not interchangeable.