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11-16-17, 07:39 AM

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Shower/Tub Faucet Set

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I am updating my faucets in the bathrooms and am having trouble figuring out what I need for the shower/tub water handle. The one installed is a moen and it just turns counter clockwise to turn on the water and go from cold to hot. I want to replace this with a new handle and cover but do not want to replace any valve. What can I get that will swap right in?

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11-16-17, 09:32 AM

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11-22-17, 04:09 PM

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what about the handle? Don't i have to get the right one for the valve I have. It jsut turns. No pull.

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