Are all Delta trim kits compatible?

A Delta Trim Kit cannot be used with a different brand’s Valve and a Delta Valve cannot be used with a different brand’s Trim Kit. You may not mix and match different manufacturers as the Valve and Trim Kit are specifically designed to only fit each other when made by the same company.

What is the difference between Delta monitor 14 and 17 series?

The 13, 14, and 17 Series showers all use Monitor® pressure balancing valves for safety. The 17 Series has the added feature of a volume control, while the 13 and 14 series offer temperature control only. Many Delta series are also available in a 17T. The 17T Series uses TempAssure® thermostatic controlled valves.

What series is the Delta monitor?

17 Series Monitor Tub and Shower Cartridge.

Will a Moen trim kit fit a Delta valve?

When you buy a shower valve kit, everything is compatible and made by the same manufacturer. They are sold this way because many shower valves made by the same manufacturer are not compatible, let alone another company’s valve. So you cannot use a Moen valve with Delta products.

How do I turn on my shower without a diverter?

Pull on the ring underneath the faucet where the water flows. If it is hard for you to pull at the ring with the water flowing, shut it off then pull on the ring. This should redirect the flow of water to the shower head.

What is a shower diverter?

What is a shower diverter? If you have a combo bathtub and shower, your faucet handle has a way of changing the flow of water from the tub spout up to the showerhead, and the other way around. When you use this handle, you are activating the shower diverter, which if the valve behind the wall that directs the water.

How do I know what Delta shower valve I have?

The model number on the package by the UPC code or may be found on a supply line tag. We also have an online tool to help identify the model. The model number is on all packaging, some faucets, and all installation instructions provided with your faucet. On the packaging, look near the UPC code or the top of the box.

What is the difference between thermostatic and pressure balance?

What’s the difference between the two? A thermostatic valve can control what the water temperature actually is, while a pressure-balance shower valve can only control the ratio of how much hot water there is to cold water.

How do I identify a Delta shower valve?

Shower Faucet Identification In terms of handles, Delta has lever handles, single-round handles and double-handle shower faucets. Identifying the type of finish helps as well which can either be chrome of brushed metal. The material the handle is made of matters to and can either be clear plastic or metal.