How do I identify my American standard shower valve?
Look on the base of the shower faucet spout on the front. American Standard shower faucets have the words “American Standard” printed on them. If your faucet is corroded or has lime scale, spray with a cleaning agent and wipe it with a towel to make the letters legible.
Are American standard shower valves universal?
American Standards Rough Valve are designed to work with a number of American Standard shower valve trims to bring you a beautiful shower that you can update on a whim. Our TRIMendous Shower Valve trims are designed to work with our universal rough valves.
How do I find the model of my shower handle?
Look at the center of the trim plate behind the shower handle to find a brand name or manufacturer symbol. If you see a “K,” the faucet is a Kohler unit; an “M” signifies Moen. American Standard, Delta and Price Pfister typically print their entire name on the faucet itself.
How do you decode an American Standard model number?
Look for the 7th and 8th digit of the model number. It will be a number divisible by 6 or 12, and represents the nominal BTU of the system in thousands. A ton of air conditioning equals 12,000 BTU, and 30 divided by 12 equals 2.5, so the data plate below indicates the system is 2-1/2 tons.
How do you read American Standard Serial Numbers?
- Year of manufacture – The first numerical digit of the serial number.
- Week of manufacture – The 2nd & 3rd numerical digits of the serial number.
- Work Day of the week of manufacture – The 4th numerical digit of the serial number.
What happened to American Standard?
American Standard subsequently changed its name to Trane on November 28, 2007. Later in 2007, Ingersoll Rand bought Trane, acquiring the Trane and American Standard brand names. Ingersoll Rand has continued to produce HVAC equipment under both names.
