This article first appeared in the
PB April 2010
issue of Pro Builder.
According to California Faucets, the new StyleTherm shower system boasts a lengthy list of features that are absent from pressure-balance systems. StyleTherm allows users to dial in exact temperatures and requires no diverter valve to toggle between shower applications, such as showerhead to handheld shower. Each shower application is operated via its own volume control. For more info, go to www.HousingZone.com/PBinfo and enter # 258
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