Pfister 0X8-310A PermaBalance Single Control Tub & Shower Rough-In Valve, Brass

Price-Pfister plumbing components are top notch and extremely well made. I originally purchased a Delta set at a local big box and returned it because I just wasn't happy with the look and styling. I purchased this valve because I liked the look of the handle set. The handle set was very well made and I was even more impressed with the valve.What makes it so good, well its the details that matter and Price-Pfister really pays attention to them. First the valve is flat on the back and has pre-drilled holes on ears so that you can attach it to piece of lumber. Most valves are not flat and don't have any means to attach them to anything. If you're not a professional plumber this is nice feature because you can mount the valve perpendicular to the wall. The Delta set I purchase was held in place just by the piping which is fine after its soldered in place but makes it extremely difficult to mount it in the exact position you want it in. Since there are any reference marks mounting the valve perpendicular to wall has to done by eye. which isn't easy if all you have are studs. I was very careful with the Delta, and it look good but after I put up the walls you could see that it off With this valve I was able to position it exactly very easily and it went in perfect.The second nice feature that this valve you can either solder the copper directly to the pipe or use the FIP fitting if your using PEX. Most other valves are one or the other but not both (the Delta had FIP which complicated the installation since I was using copper) Third the valve comes with a plastic cover that you use only for rough in and while prepping the wall and installing the tile to protects it until your ready to install the trim. The cover is also used as a guide so that the protector is flush with the finished wall so you can install the valve at the right depth. With the Delta, it was all guess work.A bit more expensive than other plumbing fixtures but well worth it.

Excellent product.

Exactly what I ordered

I purchased a Pfister tub and shower combo kit online, thinking I was getting a phenomenal deal compared to the price at Lowe's or Home Depot. I was unaware it did not come with the rough-in valve included. My husband, a contractor, was also shocked because he said they typically do. I was glad to find these on Amazon. They were a better price than anywhere else I could find them. They were easy to install using the enclosed instructions. I am glad I chose the one with the brass stem. It seems more durable as we have had no looseness or wobbling so far. We also like the compatibility of this valve with using Pex piping. We just redid our whole place with Pex because it is so easy to install and work on if needed.

Worked very good ,

We found this part on a plumbing site for our bathroom addition, but it wouldn't get here on time so we got it here. It's the same part, only it arrived much quicker. The part itself is great and works wonderfully.

Easy to install

Was great