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Do you need to replace the existing shower valve if you want to change the exterior fixtures?

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Not always, there is a standard shower valve that most handles will work for. it depends on what your set up is. As far as the shower head is concerned you should be able to put anything on.

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As I'm standing at Home Depot looking at all the diferent shower valves on the display I wonder which one is the "standard" that all handles and trim fit on. The fact is unless you are replacing with it the same valve or in some cases the same brand all the trim plates and handles have to be changed.

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