We're in the selection process for controls in a master bath shower remodel. We've tentatively chosen a Danze set of fixed showerhead, hand held unit and two body sprays (both to be used at the same time). And we'd get a Danze thermostatic mixer.
Salesperson at one reputable plumbing supply company recommended a three position diverter valve. Salesperson at another equally reputable supply company claims many people have problems with the diverter valve decreasing the pressure...even when just one output is selected. So they recommend three separate flow controls. They also claim this gives the added benefits of being able to select the flow for each of the three separately or any combination we'd like.
We have 3/4" supply lines and have always had plenty of pressure from a city water system.
The flexibility of the three flow controls makes sense, but having a total of four knobs (one temp and three flow control) isn't the ideal look for us in our 4' x 4' shower...unless its the best route to go. Then we'll gladly live with it.
Any thoughts or comments either way?
If we eliminate the diverter are we saving ourselves from any potential problems down the road with that unit, or are we increasing the risk by having two additional flow controls?
Any good or bad comments about the Danze line? I'm not familiar with them, but we like the styling. The suite we've chosen seems to be mid-range for them.
Salesperson at one reputable plumbing supply company recommended a three position diverter valve. Salesperson at another equally reputable supply company claims many people have problems with the diverter valve decreasing the pressure...even when just one output is selected. So they recommend three separate flow controls. They also claim this gives the added benefits of being able to select the flow for each of the three separately or any combination we'd like.
We have 3/4" supply lines and have always had plenty of pressure from a city water system.
The flexibility of the three flow controls makes sense, but having a total of four knobs (one temp and three flow control) isn't the ideal look for us in our 4' x 4' shower...unless its the best route to go. Then we'll gladly live with it.
Any thoughts or comments either way?
If we eliminate the diverter are we saving ourselves from any potential problems down the road with that unit, or are we increasing the risk by having two additional flow controls?
Any good or bad comments about the Danze line? I'm not familiar with them, but we like the styling. The suite we've chosen seems to be mid-range for them.