Is Moentrol discontinued?
Is Moen Phasing Out Moentrol? The quick answer is yes and no. Everything is moving to the new valve platform, but Moen is still taking measures to keep old school homeowners and industry professionals happy. They are continuing to make valve trim that will work with Moentrol valves.
What is Moentrol shower valve?
Moen’s Moentrol rough-in tub and shower faucet valves balance incoming hot and cold water pressure to compensate for fluctuations in water flow.
What is the difference between Moen PosiTemp and Moentrol?
The Moentrol Valve has volume control which controls the water flow rate so you get the amount of water you want at the temperature you desire. The Moentrol has a flow rate of 7.5gpm while the PosiTemp has a flow rate of 6.3gpm. The Moentrol valve operates by pulling the knob out to control flow.
Is Moentrol pressure balanced?
Moen’s PosiTemp and Moentrol® tub and shower valves all feature pressure-balancing. Both valves require pressure on the hot and the cold side to operate.
Are all Moen valves compatible?
Moen has manufactured many types of shower rough-in valves including four types single handle shower valves. The trim kits are not interchangeable. It is important to identify which valve is currently installed by looking at the escutcheon screw location and the handle operation.
How do you adjust a Moentrol valve?
To adjust the Temperature Limit Stop, with the handle removed, loosen the adjustment hex screw with a 7/64″ hex wrench and slide the screw downward. Tighten the hex screw. Test the hot water temperature (not to exceed 120°F).
How does a Moen Posi Temp valve work?
Behind the handle of a Moen PosiTemp tub and shower faucet are built-in stops that limit how far the handle can turn. By controlling the turning range of the handle on a Moen PosiTemp valve, these temperature limit stops restrict the water temperature range, meaning it cannot get too hot or too cold.
What is a Moen Kingsley tub and shower trim kit?
Create a classically appointed bathroom with the Moen Kingsley Moentrol Tub and Shower Trim Kit Without Valve. This kit includes a spray head, a single lever handle, and a tub spout. The Moentrol pressure-balancing control valve (sold separately) allows for easy adjustment of both water volume and temperature.
Can you use Moen tub trim without a valve?
With its understated, traditional design, the Moen Kingsley Moentrol Tub/Shower Valve Trim Kit without Valve instantly refreshes your bathroom. This trim kit is built on the Moen M-PACT common valve system that allows you to make style updates any time without replacing plumbing (valve sold separately).
What is a moentrol valve?
The Moentrol valve also works to maintain water temperature–even when other water sources in your house are in use. This trim features Moen’s LifeShine brushed nickel finish, which combines the designer touch of brushed nickel with the durability of chrome.
Why choose Moen Kingsley?
Love the Moen Kingsley line. These install easily and really give a wonderfully updated look to your bathroom. We always stay with Moen due to the finish guarantee. Be careful when you buy–go with Moentrol instead of positemp, because positemp will require a new valve if you are renovating.