A moen positemp shower valve keeps your water temperature steady within 3 degrees fahrenheit at all times according to moen but requires both hot and cold pressure to operate properly the temperature limit stops on a moen positemp valve can also be.
Posi temp valve install.
Expandable to multi outlet with addition of a transfer valve.
Handle more common in knob models is installed upside down.
Using pliers pull on cartridge stem.
Using pliers rotate twisting tool.
Shower and tub applications.
Remove handle rotate 180 o re install.
The posi temp valve should take a couple of hours for a pro to install.
Balancing water flow and temperature makes showering more comfortable.
Below we go over the installation process for anyone who needs a reference.
Install with posi temp pressure balancing control valve to maintain water temperature control in the shower built on the moen m pact common valve system allowing you to update the faucet style in the future without replacing any plumbing.
Clean valve with nylon brush and water.
Flexible installation options including copper cpvc crimp ring pex cold expansion pex and ips.
Remove handle and see step 5 3.
With the m pact common valve system you can easily upgrade the style of your faucet without replacing any of the plumbing.
Remove cartridge clip see page 2 place twisting tool on old cartridge.
That s how the moen posi temp works in a nutshell.
Also called a cycling valve the posi temp valve is a design that uses the 1222 high flow pressure balancing cartridge.
Pull stop tube off of valve body.
The valve on the posi temp shower faucet balances pressure to maintain a consistent water temperature if the pressure from hot or cold pipes increases or decreases.
This commercial posi temp pressure balancing rough in valve features brass this commercial posi temp pressure balancing rough in valve features brass construction and is easy to install.
Temperature limit stop out of position.
Cartridge body will pop outwards.
Remove valve and reinstall in the proper orientation.
Remove temperature limit stops.
How it is used.
1 the first step in your install is to cut off the water supply.