American Standard Tract Line Tub & Shower valve identification

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Can anyone tell what brand this tub & shower valve is?

Mid 1950's vintage.

TL is stamped on the hardware.


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Thanks for the hint. American Standard is correct.

My hardware is original from the mid 1950's, and is in need of renewal. So either a new hardware kit, or a new replacement valve assembly. My tankless water heater works great with these valves. Mostly hot water for a shower, and just a trickle of cold water.


For future use by others, this is what I did to find the correct complete rebuild kit.


I searched for three handle tub shower American Standard and then looked at the images.

I changed search terms more than a few times, and this is what worked.

American Standard three handle tub and shower


https://www.bing.com/images/search?...ndle+tub+and+shower&go=Search&qs=ds&form=QBIR


I found the correct image, clicked on it and then found a partial replacement part number.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=FlRYySLO&id=BD018549D05960F547B91A86C3DF040BFB5D4855&thid=OIP.FlRYySLOE_FOYg94wqFJggHaHa&mediaurl=http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/261973956296-0-1/s-l1000.jpg&exph=500&expw=500&q=three+handle+tub+shower+american+standard&simid=608043719216005913&selectedIndex=78&ajaxhist=0


I searched for American Standard AS143 on Amazon, eBay, Home Depot and Lowes and found nothing.

I then did a new internet search using American Standard AS143 for the search term.

Luckily I found the exact rebuild kit here.

https://www.diydirectsupply.com/as1...ee-handle-tub-and-shower-rebuild-kit-binford/


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So now I just have to clean up the grout lines using an old tooth brush and then touch up the grout between the tiles. Installation of the new valve parts should finish things up.

The old style 1 inch thick full plaster walls from the 1950's is hard to beat for longevity.

I also found a new wall mounted soap dish at Home Depot. This is mounted inside the tub shower area. The old original unit has partially rusted out. The new unit is pretty much an update of the old style. The unit is the exact size to fit in the tile opening, so I also lucked out there. No tile work.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frankli...oap-Dish-with-Bar-in-Chrome-D2498PC/100345753

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Doing an internet search for tract line instead of trac line I came up with the Lasco version. Tract Line is the correct description.

American Standard rebuild kits are available in Colony, Heritage, Renu, and Tract Line. Both 2 and 3 handle versions are available.

These rebuild kits are always easy to find after you know how to find them!


https://www.amazon.com/LASCO-01-9409-American-Standard-Handles/dp/B009XD398A


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American Standard, probably Colony


American Standard is correct. That was a great starting point to search for the correct replacement hardware.

Going back to the first post, it is now clear that the TL stamp on the trim means Tract Line.
 

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