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Ayisat
Sep 24, 2006, 12:24 PM
I'm in the process of building a home and the builder ask me to pick out showerheads and faucets. I started to see that the showerheads says Transfer valve and/or thermostatic valve and/or volume valve was used. I'm not sure what these are and if I need them or not. Can someone please explain? PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!!
speedball1
Sep 24, 2006, 01:33 PM
What is you're looking for? Top of the line valves that are sometimes pricey or a regular tub and shower valve with a standard shower head?
Ayisat
Sep 24, 2006, 09:38 PM
This is for the showers. We are getting 3 showerheads. A hand shower, a regular showerhead and a rain overhead shower.
speedball1
Sep 25, 2006, 06:07 AM
My question still stands. What is you're looking for? Top of the line valves that are sometimes pricey or a regular tub and shower valve with a standard shower head? Regards, Tom
Ayisat
Sep 25, 2006, 08:28 AM
I just want to know if I need them or not. And what are they? What are they used for?
dclynch
Sep 25, 2006, 10:17 AM
A transfer valve lets you choose which combination of the three water sources is on. - You need this.
A thermostat valve lets you preselect a water temperature. This works well only if the input temperatures of the hot and cold are relatively constant throughout the year. - This is optional.
A volume valve, the usual on-off valve, lets you control the volume. - You need this.
Dennis
Ayisat
Sep 25, 2006, 10:24 AM
Thank you so much. I had no idea what they were.