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.
| Material | Metal |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pfister |
| Exterior Finish | Unfinished |
| Inlet Connection Type | Sweat |
| Outlet Connection Type | Sweat |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Valve Type | rough in valve |
| Manufacturer | Pfister |
| Part Number | 0X8310A |
| Item Weight | 1.94 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 0x8310a |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Regular |
| Color | Unfinished |
| Finish | Brass |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Holes | 1 |
| Cutting Diameter | 0.5 Inches |
| Measurement System | inch |
| Included Components | T/S 0X8 P/B VLV UNIV FTG |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime Pforever Warranty covers finish and function for life |
| Assembled Diameter | 0.5 Inches |
