If I have an existing tub and shower combo, do I have to install a "Multichoice Universal Tub & Shower Valve" or is my existing plumbing sufficient?
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It probably depends upon whether the existing valve is compatible and only your plumber can tell you. And, if it does and you don't have one on hand and plumber has to come back, then you may get charged for that call. You have to decide how you need to handle it. You might get input from plumber if you are having one do the installation. The faucet portion requires sweating it (soddering) so ... if you are not comfortable with that, probably best to have a plumber do it ... but that is the separate issue. As a side note I really like this shower unit!!
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Your existing diverter should be ok. However, you should consider its age and if your doing any plumbing. The cost of a new valve is minimal.
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Yes it requires the purchase of the additional hardware. We have really enjoyed it since installation!!
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I think the R10000 will work with shower/tub combo as it will shower only. The diverter on the tub spout it what direct the water direction. I used mine for shower only, but my rough in valve would gave handled both.
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Faucet set is complete with valve. Tub and Shower sets do not come with the valve(s)
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As long as you have your tub faucet. Suggest you check with a plumber though to make sure the right diverter valve is installed and connected to your shower. The shower needs a special valve to switch between rain and handheld showers. Brigitte Hamilton
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If you are replacing the control in addition to the shower head, you need to have a valve that matches. So, yes, you'll need to buy a matching valve. I made the mistake of not buying a new valve, until the plumber doing the installation said he couldn't put this control onto my old valve.
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As others have answered, this is a trim piece only and is meant to work in a "shower only" setup. It could be adapted to use with a tub/shower but additional items would be required. No valve included.
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I had no problem installing the handheld shower. The pipe for the shower water source is standard and required no modification.
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Shower heads are mostly universal, unless you have had some "custom" plumbing done, you should be fine. I don't think I've ever seen a shower head pipe that this shower head wouldn't fit on.
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Yes, You need to buy either a 1.5" or 2" Multiport valve. Which ever fits your current plumbing.
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Hello, we purchased this last year for a bathroom reno; it is universal, however, we hired a plumber to install the tub as the drain needed to be moved, and also to install this system; there were no pictures or instructions to follow; as an experienced plumber he spent a good 30 minutes to try and put the pieces together; once up it looks great and works well; worth the trouble but not a DIY project
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A normal install would have a main shower valve controls for on/off and temperature control, this is a two way diverter (one input - from main shower valve and two outputs) allows for selection between two shower heads. Perhaps one fixed and one that is hose attached. A three way diverter would be used to select between three devices.
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When its a faucet the valves are included, it's a standard connection. When it's a tub or shower, then you need the valves. Beware of the pewter line, they don't make it anymore and you will be hard pressed to find the roman tub filler if you get to that point. I had to return EVERYTHING it was a real mess. I swapped it for oil rubbed. I used this exact line in my other bathroom I remodeled (I am doing 3 new baths) and I just love it.For all the people who gripe about the plastic hand shower, I love it because it is not too heavy and feels and looks wonderful. There is no threat of it breaking, that is just ridiculous. Hope this helps. When its a faucet the valves are included, it's a standard connection. When it's a tub or shower, then you need the valves. Beware of the pewter line, they don't make it anymore and you will be hard pressed to find the roman tub filler if you get to that point. I had to return EVERYTHING it was a real mess. I swapped it for oil rubbed. I used this exact line in my other bathroom I remodeled (I am doing 3 new baths) and I just love it.For all the people who gripe about the plastic hand shower, I love it because it is not too heavy and feels and looks wonderful. There is no threat of it... » Read More When its a faucet the valves are included, it's a standard connection. When it's a tub or shower, then you need the valves. Beware of the pewter line, they don't make it anymore and you will be hard pressed to find the roman tub filler if you get to that point. I had to return EVERYTHING it was a real mess. I swapped it for oil rubbed. I used this exact line in my other bathroom I remodeled (I am doing 3 new baths) and I just love it.For all the people who gripe about the plastic hand shower, I love it because it is not too heavy and feels and looks wonderful. There is no threat of it breaking, that is just ridiculous. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes. The connections are standard hose connections (so you need to plumb for a valve box, like you would have for a washer/dryer). The hoses are attached to the panel, so that you have a couple feet of tolerance on where you mount it. Or you could extend the hoses with simple female adapters you could get from home depot, etc. After get the water connected to the hoses, you mount it to a wall, etc. with the brackets provided. I have it mounted in a shower (no bathtub), but I still like to use the bath tub nozzle to rinse off feet, pets, etc. If you never want to use the bath tub nozzle, I assume you could put a plug to screw onto it, or just be careful not to select that section on the manifold. Yes. The connections are standard hose connections (so you need to plumb for a valve box, like you would have for a washer/dryer). The hoses are attached to the panel, so that you have a couple feet of tolerance on where you mount it. Or you could extend the hoses with simple female adapters you could get from home depot, etc. After get the water connected to the hoses, you mount it to a wall, etc. with the brackets provided. I have it mounted in a shower (no bathtub), but I still like to use the bath tub nozzle to rinse off feet, pets, etc. If you never want to use the bath tub nozzle, I... » Read More Yes. The connections are standard hose connections (so you need to plumb for a valve box, like you would have for a washer/dryer). The hoses are attached to the panel, so that you have a couple feet of tolerance on where you mount it. Or you could extend the hoses with simple female adapters you could get from home depot, etc. After get the water connected to the hoses, you mount it to a wall, etc. with the brackets provided. I have it mounted in a shower (no bathtub), but I still like to use the bath tub nozzle to rinse off feet, pets, etc. If you never want to use the bath tub nozzle, I assume you could put a plug to screw onto it, or just be careful not to select that section on the manifold. « Show Less
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Yes, it has nothing to do with that. the valve u mean is for mixing hot and cold water to get a Acceptable water temp for your shower pleasure but this only the decorative outside the temp valve u need to mix water not included or is the bath tub spout Wichita u didn't want the spout anyway. Hope that helps.
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I purchased the Grohe 35015000 Grohsafe Universal Pressure Balance Rough-In Valve as we do not have a tub, just the shower. My contractor did not mention having any problems with it, and the shower heads work great!
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Had it installed during a bathroom renovation by a plumber. For it to work I needed to order the appropriate diverter valve as listed for this model. You would need to be able to switch between shower head and hand held shower. That's the way I understood it. It was installed and works great.
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Yes, that should work. You will just use your existing knob to switch between 'lower faucet' and shower.