Can I change the trim (showerhead, arm, flange, escutcheon, handle/knob and tub spout) without changing the valve in the wall?
Can I change my shower trim? |
Standard ValveNon-pressure balanced |
Handle Operation•Pull out to turn on •Push in to shut off •Rotate for hot and cold |
Escutcheon ScrewsEscutcheon Screws are located at 5 O’clock and 7 O’clock.
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Compatible TrimAccept any Moentrol trim kit that uses a round escutcheon with the use of the 145058 adapter kit.. |
Standard Valve with SpoolPressure balanced |
Handle Operation•Pull out to turn on •Push in to shut off •Rotate for hot and cold
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Escutcheon ScrewsEscutcheon Screws are located at 5 O’clock and 7 O’clock.
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Compatible TrimYou will need to remove the Escutcheon plate and look at the valve if your valve looks like the image, there is no longer a Moen trim kit available-replacement parts are still available in limited finishes. |
Moentrol ValvePressure balanced |
Handle Operation•Pull out to turn on •Push in to shut off •Rotate for hot and cold
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Escutcheon ScrewsEscutcheon Screws are located at 2 O’clock and 7 O’clock.
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Compatible TrimAccepts any Moentrol trim kit. |
Posi-Temp ValvePressure balanced |
Handle Operation•Rotate only |
Escutcheon ScrewsEscutcheon Screws are located at 2 O’clock and 7 O’clock.
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Compatible TrimAccepts any Posi-Temp trim kit |
Two Handle ValveNon-pressure balanced |
Handle Operation•Lever-90 degree rotation •Knob-180 degree rotation |
Escutcheon ScrewsNo Escutcheon Screws |
Compatible TrimThere is no trim kit available-replacement parts are available and full units can be purchased (valve and trim as a complete set) |
Three Handle ValveNon-pressure balanced |
Handle Operation•Lever-90 degree rotation •Knob-180 degree rotation Diverter Knob: •Rotate |
Escutcheon ScrewsNo Escutcheon Screws |
Compatible TrimThere is no trim kit available-replacement parts are available and full units can be purchased (valve and trim as a complete set) |
Shower Arms |
Shower arms are usually threaded into an elbow behind the wall. Rotate the shower arm counterclockwise to remove. The new shower arm and shower head should be sealed using several wraps of thread seal tape. The shower arm flange is usually sealed by using Plumber's putty.
Tub Spouts |
The final consideration is the tub spout. Moen makes two versions. The IPS (Iron Pipe Size) version (below left) is threaded and screws onto a ½" pipe that has male threads.
The other style is the slip fit tub spout (above right). It attaches to ½" copper tubing by slipping on and tightening with a hex wrench. Both tub spouts will have a cut out on the underside near the wall as shown above. If the cut out has a place to insert a hex wrench, you have a slip fit. If the cut out does not have the hex wrench opening, your spout is a threaded (IPS) version.