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  • Sep 22, 2010, 09:12 AM
    Golmac
    Have to replace 12 in center wall mounted tub faucet, normal is 8 in. Any ideas?
  • Sep 23, 2010, 06:22 PM
    Milo Dolezal
    Well, 8" is standard today. 12" used to be "normal" years back...

    You can make your own 12" faucet using Price Pfister 90 valves and brass fittings. This way new set up will fit existing holes exactly. No patching needed...
  • Sep 24, 2010, 03:20 AM
    Golmac
    Thanks Milo. We found the Waltec T&S faucet can be re-worked by extending the copper tubing between the hot and cold stems and turning the center divertor tee so the spout will come out in the middle.

    Thanks for your input.
  • Sep 25, 2010, 06:26 AM
    Milo Dolezal

    Great ! Glad you've found the solution to your situation yourself ! Good luck with your project... Milo
  • Sep 25, 2010, 08:48 AM
    speedball1
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    Another option, ( I like lots of options) would be to install a Moen single handle faucet using a Moen chrome remodel plate,(see image).
    Good luck, Tom
  • Sep 25, 2010, 05:29 PM
    mygirlsdad77

    Tom, do they make those conversion plates for twelve inch center faucets, I've only seen them for 8 inch centers, but would be nice to know how wide they make them. If they do make them for twelves, I agree that a single handle would be the way to go.
  • Sep 26, 2010, 06:42 AM
    speedball1
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    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ;
    do they make those conversion plates for twelve inch center faucets,

    Good question Lee. Moen remodel plate are designed to convert 2 and 3 hole (8" centers) valves to a single handle one.
    However at 13 1/4 by 7 1/4" it might be a little tight but if the 12" holes were not enlarged I think it might just cover.

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