Q: I’m upgrading the plumbing fixtures in all three bathrooms in my house. What I need to know is can I attach a Pfister shower handle on the Delta valve that’s already in my wall from my old shower fixtures?
A: Probably not. There is very little compatibility among different brands involving plumbing valves and fixtures. In order to make this kind of change, you may have to remove some of the tiles and cut into the dry wall in the shower to pull out the old valve and replace it. Sometimes that’s even necessary if you make this kind of change when working with different models of the same plumbing brand. In any case, you need the help of a professional plumber to make the switch.
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. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call 888-767-4348.
