Delta Multichoice Valve Installation Tips (Copper Pipe Edition)
This video shares tips for installing Delta’s Multichoice valve using copper pipes. The Multichoice is one of our favorite shower valves because it’s affordable and easy to install.
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Delta’s Multichoice valve can be used for either a bathtub or shower. Make sure studs are 16″ on-center, even with each other, and plumb.
Delta’s Multichoice depth inside the wall is important and should be 2-3/4″ (+1/4″ or -1/4″) from the back wall to the front of the plaster guard. If walls are made from 2x4s simply add a 2×10 inside the wall and mount the Multichoice then check the depth.
The valve should be centered on the tub drain or shower drain. Delta recommends the bottom copper pipe be 8″ to 18″ for bathtubs. Also, only use copper pipe for this section of pipe and secure it to blocking inside the wall with a copper strap/galvanized screws.
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I like the tef tape pencil tip!
This video is so packed full of information! My wife and I are trying to replace our current setup (I believe we have a Moen mixing valve) to this new delta mixing valve. How would I only about doing the install if I really only have access to one side of the wall? The opposing side does butt into a closet. Do you think we will end up having to cut out drywall to gain access to the backside of the space? Sorry, I just have a ton of questions because I have never actually soldered copper before.(even though I soldier electronics at work everyday I’m still worried about water leaks)
Is funny how on beginning of video he was nice and shaved and in the end of the video the beard grew up haha
So my buddy got a delta r18000 series valve off of Amazon, off hand would you have a link to get the shower and diverter cartridges? also I need the one piece jetted trim kit thnx man, I'm in central Florida
Great video!
Are you busy? I have a question
Looks like the side that is supposed to be facing into the bathtub enclosure is facing in the opposite direction here. I bought a Multichoice and I highly recommend NOT BUYING A DELTA. Piece of junk. I even installed a new one they sent me and it is always on, the valve doesn't work, or it's always off. Garbage, get a Simmons. (my plumber said Delta is junk and he won't install them anymore)
Once assembled do you toss that put black plastic part away? In other words did it just came so you can use it to check the level
Thanks for all the great info on how to install the Delta multichoice valve.
I've already started this project and bought all pvc connections and line. No pex or copper. Are there any huge no no's doing it this way? Brass to pvc I mean. Seems to be solid. Any advice is welcome thanks