R118SS : American Standard R118SS Pressure Balanced Rough Valve Body with PEX Connection & Screwdriver Stop

Product Overview

Cast brass body, washerless ceramic disc valve cartridge with back-to-back capability, integrated check valves and hot limit safety stop. Cycles from "off" to "cold" to "hot". Pressure balancing cartridge maintains constant output temperature in response to changes in relative hot and cold supply pressure. 1-1/2" inlets and outlets (choice of universal, direct sweat, threaded, PEX or CPVC). Available with screwdriver stops. Rough-in plaster guard designed for use as thin-wall mounting adaptor. Valve body will accept a variety of decorative bath/shower trims.

Product Features:

• Durable quality that will last a lifetime. Ideal material for prolonged contact with water
• Assures a lifetime of drip-free performance. Allows easy fine tuning of temperature (125 Degree handle rotation from off to hot)
• Maintains constant output temperature in response to changes in hot and cold supply pressure. Diaphragm system with integrated check valves engineered to eliminate cross flow. Avoids failure due to mineral deposits - ideal for use in hard water
• Hot and cold can be reversed quickly and easily
• Limits the amount of hot water allowed to mix with cold while reduces the risk of accidental scalding
• Plaster guard is designed to protect valve during installation and serve as a mounting plate for thin-wall installations. 2-Piece design allows valve to be tested prior to trim installation
• Wide rough-in range from 1-5/8" to 3-1/4"

Product Specifications:

• Connection Size:: 1/2" PEX (Inlet), 1/2" NPT (Outlet)
• Specifications - ASTM:: F1960