I was having a bathtub replaced and the plumber mentioned that the shower valve body is old and they could replace it for $250 (marked down from their normal $500 price) with a new Moen Posi-temp. The current valve is attached to CPVC pipe right now.

Obviously I would rather not pay that amount for this if it can be avoided. And I've heard some bad things about the Positemp valve.

Is the Delta Multichoice valve body any good? Or some other option? I was thinking of going with Delta parts for this shower instead of Moen. Thanks.

Seems pretty expensive to me. What's the cost of your preferred valve at the store? How much time for them to replace it?

If they are already there, they will likely use sharkbites on the lines, so maybe 10 minutes to replace it?

What does that work out per hour for the labor?

I love my Delta's.

I've been using the plumbing store Delta single handle shower valve.

We use the Delta 134900.

Is a very good price. But also has the chrome handle which last longer/stays cleaner than the crystal ones.

Comes with the multi-valve. You can still use this valve body. And just buy the trim kit if ever you want to upgrade to a different delta style. OR even if you want to go to the one handle knobs with separate adjustments for the flow and the temp.

They seem to be holding up well. Think it has been about 10 years we have been using them.

Very rare have had to replace a cartridge.

But 2 things to note.

Use plumbers grease on the set screw threads for the chrome handle. Seems to corrode in place.

These are better when you do have to replace a cartridge. Quick and easy. Big plus is you dont have to remove the trim ring. So dont have to tell a tenant to wait until the caulk dries.

I cant comment to much on the other brands. We just use all Delta on just tub/shower faucets. So all have the same.

If it aint broke - don't fix it

I am not a delta fan (or jacuzzi) have had problems w the foundation line of kitchen faucets and today a shower. Tenant calls water won't turn off, I go remove the guts and swap in New cartridge. It doesn't work. These things twist apart in 2 pieces. I try all combinations, no luck. Then I take the new washers and springs and out them in the old guts and it finally shuts off. Go figure, new 40 dollar part.

Ties into the other thread. I diy. I'm handy and if I can't figure it out and my lifeline call can't help then the unavailable expensive plumber gets a call (very rarely). I show good faith to tenant taking care of problem (water won't shut off is a biggie) and save on weekend rates.