We're updating a guest bathroom, and the current shower/tub faucet is AquaSource. Not knowing anything about plumbing, I purchased a Delta faucet, but our plumber told us it wasn't compatible unless we want to cut a hole in the wall to replace the rough-in kit. (We don't want to do that.) The problem is that AquaSource no longer makes/sells shower/bath faucets, nor do they have any products in brushed gold, which is what we're looking for. So my question is, does anyone know if AquaSource's valves are compatible with any other brand? I know AquaSource is a Lowe's-specific brand, so I wasn't sure if there were other Lowe's brands that would work. I'd really love to avoid spending the time and money cutting a hole through my dining room wall to get to the back of the shower to replace the valve, so if anyone has any advice, let me know. Our plumber wasn't sure as he hadn't worked much with AquaSource before. Thanks!
Anything compatible with AquaSource?
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Marlinman
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Post photos of your trim and valve without trim and we'll see what we can find.
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Theres a chance that could work, but its a long shot. For the best shot at finding a swaportunity, you should post a photo of what the rough in valve of the Aquasource looks like and how the trim attatches to it. Someone may recognize the rough in valve. There are a few brands that use the same rough in valve, but not many.
Marlinman
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The link will take you to a Aquasource shower manual with parts and contact info. This one probably has a different trim since I didn't see your original.
http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/6953123900020_install.pdf
http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/6953123900020_install.pdf
UPDATE (and great news!): the Lowe's exclusive brand, Allen + Roth, works on this valve. I was able to find a new shower/bath faucet that was almost a perfect match to our Delta one (and $100 cheaper) that fits onto this valve without having to cut a hole in the wall. Thanks for the help.
