{"product_id":"rite-temp-pressure-balancing-valve-body-and-cartri","title":"Rite-Temp Pressure-Balancing Valve Body And Cartridge Kit For Shower System, 5.0 GPM Flow, Half Inch Universal NPT And Sweat Inlets, Easy Installation And Maintenance","description":"\u003cdiv\u003ePressure-Balancing Shower Valve Kit with 5 GPM Flow\u003cbr\u003e\n✔️ 5 GPM flow, 1\/2 in universal NPT and sweat inlets and outlets \u003cp\u003eThis valve body and cartridge kit provides pressure-balancing performance for shower systems, delivering anti-scald protection and steady temperatures. It uses 1\/2 in direct sweat or universal NPT connections and is ASME A112.18.1\/CSA B125.1 and ASSE 1016\/ASME A112.1016\/CSA B125.16 compliant. Color: Gray. It requires a trim kit (sold separately) to complete installation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e✅ 1\/2\" universal NPT and direct sweat inlets and outlets\u003cbr\u003e✅ 5 GPM flow rate and 45 psi max\u003cbr\u003e✅ Single lever valve for temperature regulation and anti-scald protection\u003cbr\u003e✅ Reversible cartridge design for back-to-back or standard installations\u003cbr\u003e✅ Forged dezincification resistant brass body for long-term reliability\u003cbr\u003e✅ Requires trim kit (sold separately) to complete installation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e💡 What is a pressure-balancing valve and how does it work in a shower system?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure-balancing valves keep shower temps steady by balancing incoming hot and cold water pressure, reducing sudden changes that can cause scalding. This handy feature is common in modern shower setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n- Maintains steady temperature by balancing hot and cold water pressure\u003cbr\u003e\n- Helps prevent scalding during pressure fluctuations\u003cbr\u003e\n- Works with standard 1\/2 in plumbing and trim kits\u003cbr\u003e\n- Ideal for retrofit installs with reversible cartridge design\u003cbr\u003e\n✝️\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48756624490731,"sku":"VXB06XGQ8P4V","price":196.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/51-IbxtdA_L.jpg?v=1780923197","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/rite-temp-pressure-balancing-valve-body-and-cartri","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}