How to Identify a Widespread Valve

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This guide will detail how to identify the Moen Widespread rough-in valve installed in your home. This information is important when determining hose replacement and new trim compatibility. Moen has produced multiple generations of these 8" widespread systems, each having uniquely identifiable features. The details below will help you sort through the difference to make an accurate identification. For this type of faucet system, the visible differences are located below the sink under the faucet. If the problem you are experiencing is not related to an under-deck hose issue or involves shopping for new exterior trim, please return to the main guide for additional product information.

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Review each category below to locate your valve rough in assembly:

Production Year	Under Deck: Spout	Under Deck: Hose
Prior to 2000	A-Spout shank: Smooth brass tubular shank that transitions into a built-in male threaded spout union T-connector.	B-Hose: This valve came with two female threaded hoses. Each hose attaches on one end to the side of the handle valve body, and on the other end to the spout union T Connector.
2000-2003	A-Spout shank: Brass-threaded shank that is screwed into a square brass connector.	B-Hose: This valve came with two female threaded hoses. Each hose attaches on one end to the side of the handle valve body, and on the other end to the square brass connector.
2003-2023	A-Spout shank: Threaded brass spout shank that transitions into a smooth end with a rib mid-way to the bottom. The shank is snapped into a plastic (B) quick-connect hose.	B-Hose: The hose is one piece with three connection points, each having built-in plastic quick-connect locking mechanisms that attach to the sides of the hot & cold valve and to the spout shank. Moen has produced two generations of this style of quick-connect hose, and they are interchangeable. Three Black built-in quick-connects each built with an integrated white clip Three White built-in quick-connects each built with an integrated black button
New in 2023-	A-Spout shank: Threaded brass spout shank that transitions into a smooth end with a rib mid-way to the bottom. The shank is snapped into a plastic (B) quick-connect hose. This generation also has a new feature, the handle valves are mounted against the under-deck surface by a mounting ring with (C) two screws.	B-Hose: The handle valve quick-connects slides up the hot and cold valve bodies and snaps into place for easy installation. The spout connection simply snaps onto the shank. The hose has white connectors with black elongated buttons.