Upgrading plumbing in 1950’s ranch

[Jeff H Young]

Interesting idea, Jeff.

Before I remodeled my bathroom several months ago, I also had a 1960s valve with separate hot and cold handles. I dealt with the scalding problem by just setting my water heater at 120F and then only using the hot lever in the shower without turning on the cold side. The downside is that with the lower water temperature that we would run out of hot water sometimes with back-to-back showers.

same concept, but this would only lower at the shower. Some people never fix things , and others cant leave anything alone. I wouldn't waste my time on this with pressure gages or repipe though just change the valve , turn heater down , or try something like i suggested or kinda think it through a bit more but I think it would work

 

[Korndawg]

So would these be what I want?
https://www.deltafaucet.com/bathroom/product/R10000-UNBX.html

https://www.deltafaucet.com/bathroom/product/T14033.html

https://www.build.com/product/summa...cX8QARZDRIK3D2UNiVxoCjP0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

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[Jeff H Young]

So would these be what I want?
https://www.deltafaucet.com/bathroom/product/R10000-UNBX.html

https://www.deltafaucet.com/bathroom/product/T14033.html

https://www.build.com/product/summa...cX8QARZDRIK3D2UNiVxoCjP0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

yes, 100 bucks for the plate Moen has a version as well

 

[Temp945]

Amazon has the chrome renovation plate for $23:

https://www.amazon.com/Delta-RP29827SS-Shower-Renovation-Stainless/dp/B00164VTN6?th=1

 

[Korndawg]

yes, 100 bucks for the plate Moen has a version as well

Moen one appears to be metal and not plastic so I'd def go that route. Thanks!

 

[Jeff H Young]

Moen one appears to be metal and not plastic so I'd def go that route. Thanks!

I was just throwing that out there that Moen made one there are after market plates as well Smitty (brand) was a popular one years ago .

 

[Terry]

Moen has a TL2368EP trim that works with a Moen Posi-Temp valve that makes for a very clean replacement of a two or three handle tub faucet.

 

[Hillbilly Bob]

OK, this is more a question than an answer.

Could an upstream pressure-balancing valve like this one solve Korndawg's problem?

https://www.amazon.com/In-Line-Remote-Pressure-Balance-Valve/dp/B002ECVZTW

This valve should create a flow plunge rather than a temp spike when someone flushes. With access from below or behind, it could be installed without tile damage. I have a cottage with a similar setup, except with 3 knobs (diverter in the middle). It likewise has a beautiful mudset tile job I don't want to damage, though pink in my case. I would love to pressure-balance the shower.

Does anyone have experience with such a beast? I never even imagined one before Dawg's post. It's not true thermostatic like Jeff suggested, but at least it might be safe and make it so you don't have to set your water heater to tepid.

Thanks,

HB