Plumbing fixtures

Rick48 · 02-17-2012, 01:39 PM

How can I tell if I'm buying a good quality fixture (like a faucet set) or a cheap "plastic" one that may last a year or two?

plumberinlaw · 02-17-2012, 02:58 PM

First pick it up, the weight ought to tell you if it is plastic or brass. Stay away from big box store house brands. I try to stick with Delta's and Moen's.

ben's plumbing · 02-17-2012, 07:08 PM

delta and moen are good choices always make sure it has the brass pop up assy...thats the better choice over plastic...

jaydevries · 02-17-2012, 11:29 PM

also be careful buying delta and moen at box stores they make to grades for them if it is only sold exclusive for the box store that is a good red flag indicator. do not know much about moen any more but if you are looking at delta and it says it has a multi choice valve that is the better delta valve body for a tub shower valve

plummen · 02-18-2012, 08:30 PM

Ive had no problems with the moen faucets ive bought at menards with plastic pop ups,and ive bought lots of them.

only time I use the metal/brass pop ups is on commercial jobs where theyre required around here

Definately stay away from the cheap off brands

02-17-2012, 01:39 PM	#1
Rick48 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1	Plumbing fixtures How can I tell if I'm buying a good quality fixture (like a faucet set) or a cheap "plastic" one that may last a year or two?

02-17-2012, 02:58 PM	#2
plumberinlaw Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 381	Plumbing fixtures First pick it up, the weight ought to tell you if it is plastic or brass. Stay away from big box store house brands. I try to stick with Delta's and Moen's.

02-17-2012, 07:08 PM	#3
ben's plumbing Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3,225	Plumbing fixtures delta and moen are good choices always make sure it has the brass pop up assy...thats the better choice over plastic...

02-17-2012, 11:29 PM	#4
jaydevries Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 1,006	Plumbing fixtures also be careful buying delta and moen at box stores they make to grades for them if it is only sold exclusive for the box store that is a good red flag indicator. do not know much about moen any more but if you are looking at delta and it says it has a multi choice valve that is the better delta valve body for a tub shower valve

02-18-2012, 08:30 PM	#5
plummen retired elect/hvac/plumb Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: south east of omaha Posts: 2,391	Plumbing fixtures Ive had no problems with the moen faucets ive bought at menards with plastic pop ups,and ive bought lots of them. only time I use the metal/brass pop ups is on commercial jobs where theyre required around here Definately stay away from the cheap off brands __________________ "facts" have no relevance to this discusion To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Posting from a concrete bunker under a non descript barn

Plumbing fixtures