Need advice on Thermostatic shower controls

[Alan B]

I want to add a thermostatic temperature control to our soon to be remodeled bathroom. Such as this one:

http://www.deltafaucet.com/bath/details/T17T230-NN.html

My question is are some brands better or do they all perform about the same. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Alan

 

[Redwood]

That is an excellent choice!

 

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[Alan B]

Thanks Redwood

The valve needed is available with or without stops? Which should I get?

Thanks,

Alan

 

[Iminaquagmire]

Stops allow you to work on the faucet without turning the water off elsewhere. That's a good thing in my book. Some people will say that by the time you need them, they may not work, but I ask what if they do? They can save some issues down the road so they are certainly worth considering in my opinion.

 

[hj]

stops

The question is, When is the last time you removed the trim plate to service a Delta faucet? I don't think I ever have, so even if it had integral stops, I would not have seen or used them.

 

[EuroPlumber]

Are they all the same???

No, The Delta is a good unit, because it uses the Hansgrohe thermostatic element which is high quality and high flow.

 

[Gelo30]

I think its perfect! but how is the price? Heard something good about it but not sure on the price.