What is the best shower valve? And how do you choose one?

Are you confused about choosing a shower valve? I'll explain which one I chose and why. I'll also cover the different types of shower valves and the options from Kohler, Moen, and Delta.

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0:00 The shower valve I chose
0:22 What is a shower valve?
0:37 Why should you replace your shower valve?
1:40 Types of shower valves
3:13 How to shop for a shower valve
3:47 Kohler shower valves
3:57 Delta shower valves
4:45 Moen shower valves
5:38 Which shower valves should you choose?
6:15 Best budget shower valve

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[vatjr]

I’m a master plumber and been doing this for 25+ years. I can confirm this mom is definitely knowledgeable and has very good advice. Nice job

[baharefil]

I was trying to understand Moen structure and got confused. You helped me a lot and a lot ❤
Thank you.

[karariekstins]

Good, thorough, and current information. My father owns multiple properties with Delta, Moen, Price Pfister (that's an old school system used into the 50s).... We've decided to switch everything to Moen Positemp. When you're maintaining over a dozen units, you don't want a different system in every unit.

Long term we've found that the Delta valve breaks down often (once it broke down a year after i installed a new one), and switching out the mixing valve is a cost unto its own. The Moen positemp lasts 10-15 years and is easier to switch out. Its a bigger, sturdier valve. I thought I'd share because single-home-owners do not usually see the patterns that arise over decades, nor do they have experience dealing with all the various valves.

[MrCannonls]

Wow! That was a masterclass in simplifying a complicated subject. Seriously amazing. Thank you. All the info you need and nothing you don’t. Boom!

[andyblakely]

Thanks for this great, articulate video! My bathroom is tore down to the studs for a complete overhaul in addition to re-doing the pipes throughout the house. My contractor wanted to know what shower/tub hardware we'd be using and I realized I knew NOTHING about my options. Your video was like an answer to prayer... I'm not overwhelmed anymore. Subscribed!

[ollerpops]

Awesome straight to the point, comprehensive video. I’m glad yours was the first one that popped up. Thank you, mom.

[johnnyx]

Excellent advice and knowledge. It's just what I was looking for. Thank you for taking the time to make the video.

[CountSorinsRealm]

If I could like this twice (make that thrice) I would, excellently thorough explanation for a complete beginner like myself who realized he might be a bit in too deep midway during the remodel. Thank you so much for sharing, liked and subscribed!

[reeferaddickt]

Best video on rough in valves and your format was great. I just finished my solo remodel. I had to have a crash course on rough in's during the process. I'd wish I saw your video prior to my journey, it would have made my problem, and the solution easy. Rather than being lost. My rough in was Delta, but I bought a Moen trim kit (clueless). I should have kept the delta rough in and replaced the trim kit. Instead I cut the copper and cc-ed in a moen posi-temp. Didn't realize it didn't have volume control until after the walls were up QQ . The Moen trim has bad action and I feel like it needs replacing already. Hahah homemoanership! Thanks again and best wishes

[simpleredvigor]

Great tips, thank you! Delta 17 pressure balance with volume control, coming soon. Exact information I wad looking for.❤

[BackriverRebel]

You don't know how hard I have looked for a volume control valve. Many thanks for this video!

[furushokun]

my goodness, this was a masterclass, I learned more in this video than I have been able to do on my own reading from other sources and videos.

Thank you for summarizing and doing a such a great job!

[seanrace]

What a great overview! You saved me a great deal of time researching this stuff. Thanks

[tritip]

Love the format of your review: straight forward with no fluff! Thank you!

[JZW]

Dear Mom- Thank you oodles. This is an excellent and comprehensive explanation and just what we needed. Thank you for your knowledge, your insights and your having taken the time to share ! Bravo- bravo!

[TomwithaDream]

Fantastic video!!

Please branch out and cover the basics in ALL the areas we are all struggling to figure out. haha I don't know what industry giant would do it (since you're busting their grip on restricting easy consumer knowledge) but someone should monetize you based on this video alone. What a breath of fresh air in DIY youtube.

[gefflynn]

Just the information I needed to understand. Very well articulated! Thank you!

[charitykennedy]

Another excellent video jammed packed with information it took me many hours to compile and learn before I found your channel. Great work!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[charitykennedy]

God bless you for giving the punchline at the beginning. Thank you!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[mkarow]

Thank you, I had been researching for awhile but this really helped me and I wish I had seen it a bit earlier. Lots of information presented clearly and quickly.