DeltaFaucet Classic 13 Series Single-Function Shower Trim Kit with Single-Spray Touch-Clean Shower Head, Chrome T13220 (Valve Not Included)

Our home was built in 2003 and the existing shower trim says Delta 1400 Series. I figured this trim looks very much like the existing trim only it has a different handle to replace the dated looking glass ball knob which has outlived its purpose. I go to install it thinking it would be a breeze with the bonus of a brand new cartridge that should last us for several years only I hit a snag...a very avoidable snag if only Delta had placed more thought into it. The new cartridge does not match the old one in width at the point where you insert it into your valve body. The old one is wider by just a few inches meaning I either have to use it or get a new replacement cartridge. Why change cartridge dimensions like that and cause backward fit issues? If I use the old one it leaves me with another issue. The old one needs a longer sleeve to prevent a gap between the handle and the trim plate (pictured).Called Delta and they are sending me a longer sleeve that should fix the problem...I have had really good experiences calling their CS team. I always get someone rather quickly and they are based in the US. That is two HUGE ++ Delta! I wish all companies were as responsive as you.

THIS THING ABSOLUTELY COMES WITH A CARTRIDGE. That makes it a pretty good price since they run $25 or more on their own. It also comes with a shower head, shower head crook pipe, shower head pipe trim, tub faucet, And of course the shower valve handle and trim plate.This DOES NOT COME WITH A VALVE BODY. No big deal get a universal valve body like this one. https://www.amazon.com/Faucet-R10000-UNBX-MultiChoice-Universal-Shower/dp/B001AI1VMW/ref=pd_sim_60_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MER1CK4H9NWN9BZZH7Q9Looks great.

This kit is designed for Delta shower parts installed after 2006. I didn't realize that Delta slightly changed sizes on a few components over the years so do your research first. I bought this to replace the parts in our shower, built in 1992. The spacing of hot/cold inlets on the cartridge was changed by a few millimeters so cannot be used. The instructions also reference a collar nut but there isn't one included with this kit. The collar nut from the old shower is too thick for the new sleeve to fit over. I called Delta and they did send me the new collar nut for this kit. The sleeve is also a 1/2" too short so I had to order a longer sleeve to fit these older pre-2006 hookups.For the average DIYer, these are lessons learned after you get everything unless you do your research first. Otherwise the parts are all decent quality and Delta customer service was helpful.

We used this to update our original gold color fixtures in our master bathroom shower. Installation is a breeze - just take off handle (one screw), take off trim piece (two screws), unscrew the shower arm and replace. Took about a half hour only because I cleaned up the tile when everything was off. The color looks great and matches well with a brushed nickel shower head that we already had. I never used the shower head, so I can't comment on that.Update: after using it a few times, it builds up water spots very quickly. What I found to help is to use car wax on it after you clean it and it keeps it much cleaner for longer! Give it a shot if you're having this problem.The pictures I took tried to show the water spots, then how it looks after a quick application of car wax. The shower head picture shows how the product matches with brushed nickel fixtures. Again, the brushed nickel shower head shown is not the one included in the kit!

Delta T13020-SS Monitor 13 Series Valve Trim Only, Stainless (yet its not just the trim only…it has a cartridge…. could you be clearer Delta?)Box contains the escutcheon, center ring, handle, cartridge, and necessary hardware.It does not contain the shower head, shower hear arm, or arm trim flange…even though the pictures show these accessories. So, I look closer at my purchase and sure enough, there is a button to select trim and shower head.Yet, the arm and flange are still another $28 to $32….So let me get this straight. Someone would buy just a stainless-steel trim plate and not worry about a SS arm, shower head, or spigot? I do not see the handle and trim kit wearing to the point of replacement while the shower head and spigot remain usable.I would have been better off dollar wise to purchase a new shower valve, trim kit, cartridge, head, arm, and flange kit.But no…I took maters into my own hands. I got out the Scotch Brite (red) and polished my chrome shower head, arm, and flange. It matches the new over-priced trim kit in SS just fine. No more $$$ for you Delta.

Make sure NOT to buy the model T13020-SSDP with the "DP" at the end because those are for deep wall installations (even though there is nothing in the product description that says so. You can't install it if you have regular sized walls.) I like this product and would recommend it to anyone, BUT, in the future, I would probably get a Grohe or Hansgrohe as their mixers are more fluid while turning and robust and cleaner/modern looking, even though they cost three times as much. For something that you use everyday, it's totally worth it to go for a more quality product in my opinion! I have a shower head with hose that is right above this and the hose would at times move the mixer in a hotter direction to scald my manly, but beautiful skin. Enjoy!

Good Quality for the price...as expected from Delta!