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How To Tell If My Shower System Is A Moen?

Moen shower faucets are designed with serviceability in mind; however, identification is required to ensure the correct repair parts are ordered. Most Moen fixtures will have the name "Moen" either written or engraved on the handle or escutcheon trim plate behind the handle. For single handle showers and tub/showers, the word Moen will be located on the escutcheon trim plate. For two and three handle showers and tub/showers, the word Moen will be located on the knob handle caps or the small round escutcheon trim plates behind the lever handle.

Review the information below to determine which shower system you have installed.

How Do I Identify My Shower Valve?

Question 1: How many handles does my shower system have?
Single Handle	Two Handle	Three Handle

Identifying a Single Handle Shower System:

Your answers to the next questions can be used to sort through Moen's collection of shower systems.

Question 2: What Year was your shower system installed?

Question 3: Do you see two Phillips head screws on your escutcheon plate behind your handle? At what position are they located? If you do not see any screws take note of the location of the hot/cold temperature indicators.

Question 4: How do you move your handle to operate the shower features?

Compare your information to the shower systems listed below:

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Answers to Questions	Standard Valve	Original Moentrol	Moentrol	PosiTemp	M-Core 2 Series	M-Core 3 Series
Q2.Valve Intro Year:	1960	Late 60's	1970-2020	1985	2020	2020
Q3.Escutcheon Screws:					This system does not have visible Escutcheon screws	This system does not have visible Escutcheon screws
►Temperature Indicators	Styles of Temperature Indicators vary, base your identification on the Escutcheon screws listed above	Styles of Temperature Indicators vary, base your identification on the Escutcheon screws listed above	Styles of Temperature Indicators vary, base your identification on the Escutcheon screws listed above	Styles of Temperature Indicators vary, base your identification on the Escutcheon screws listed above
Q4. Handle Operation:	Handle operation varies by model but is an important identification tool
► Handle to turn on/off	Pull Handle out/Push Handle in	Pull Handle out/Push Handle in	Pull Handle out/Push Handle in	Rotate counter-clockwise/Rotate clockwise to 6:00	Rotate counter-clockwise/Rotate clockwise to 6:00	Lift upwards/Tilt Down
►Handle to adjust the volume	Pull in/out	Pull in/out	Pull in/out	No Volume Control	No Volume Control	Tilt/Lift upward
►How to adjust the temperature

For Additional Information on the shower systems above visit the product guide-

Single Handle Shower: Standard Valve

Single Handle Shower: Moentrol Valve

Single Handle Shower: PosiTemp Valve

Single Handle Shower: M-Core Valve

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Identifying Multiple Handle Shower Systems:

This guide helps with a basic showering system (one showerhead and/or tub spout), if you have multiple components, commonly referred to as a Spa or Vertical Spa, please Contact Us or call 1-800-BUY-MOEN.

	Identifying a Two Handle Shower System:	Identifying a Three Handle Shower System:
Features	Rotate the handles to turn the water On/Off and to control Hot/Cold water volume. Lever handles operate with a 1/4 turn Knob handles operate with a 180 degree rotation	Rotate the handles to turn the water On/Off and to control Hot/Cold water volume. Lever handles operate with a 1/4 turn Knob handles operate with a 180 degree rotation Diverter knob rotates to divert the water between the showerhead and tub spout.
Replacement Parts	Cartridge: 1224(B) quantity 2 1 Required for hot 1 Required for cold Handle Parts: For more information visit, Two or Three Handle Shower: Standard Valves	Cartridge: 1224(B) quantity 2 1 Required for hot 1 Required for cold Handle Parts: For more information visit, Two or Three Handle Shower: Standard Valves
Diverter	A two handle shower includes a tub spout with a built-in diverter. If the diverter is not operating properly, the internal cup seal or tub spout may need to be replaced. Cup Seal Kit: Metallic tub spout-101237 Non-Metallic tub spout-10644 If the Cup Seal kit does not resolve the issue, replace the tub spout.	A three handle shower has a center knob that diverts the water. If the diverter is not operating properly, the diverter will need to be replaced. Prior to 2010-Diverter Number:94543 Length- Approx 3" Material-White plastic body and Brass stem Secured by a Brass hex nut
Diverter	A two-handle shower includes a tub spout with a built-in diverter. If the diverter is not operating properly, the internal cup seal or tub spout may need to be replaced. Cup Seal Kit: Metallic tub spout-101237 Non-Metallic tub spout-10644 If the Cup Seal kit does not resolve the issue, replace the tub spout.	A three-handle shower has a center knob that diverts the water. If the diverter is not operating properly, the diverter will need to be replaced. After 2010-Diverter Number:116719 Length- Approx 2-1/2" Material-Clear plastic shell, blue rubber seals, and Brass stem Secured by a Copper retaining clip

Two and Three Handle Shower Systems FAQs:

Is there trim available for a two or three-handle shower system? No, all two/three handle shower systems are sold as complete kits that include the valve and trim; however, replacement parts can be purchased.

What is a basic showering system? A basic showering system is one showerhead or a showerhead and a tub spout.

What are multiple components? Multiple components are more than a shower or tub and shower, commonly referred to as a Spa or Vertical Spa (two showerheads, body sprays, one showerhead, and a hand shower, rain showers, etc.).

For additional information on Two or Three Handle Shower Systems visit the product guide-

Two or Three Handle Shower: Standard Valves