Question : Does the tub spout have a locking nut on the bottom or does it thread onto the pipe?
Answer : Locking nut
Question : What is the valve model number that must be purchased separately?
Answer : The Moen T2903EP Gibson Posi-Temp One-Handle Tub/Shower Trim Only without Valve in Chrome will need a Moen Pos-Temp rough-in valve for installation, which must be purchased separately.
Question : Can the slip on spout be installed on a threaded pipe?
Answer : The Moen T2903EP Gibson Posi-Temp Pressure Balancing Eco-Performance Modern Tub and Shower Trim kit includes a slip fit tub spout. If your current pipe has treads you would need to cut them off to install the tub spout.
Question : Is this a push pull setup?
Answer : The short answer is “no.” Push-pull setup commonly refers to tub drain shoe and overflow plate set, which is a separate set from this shower trim and tub spout assembly.
Question : Is there a bathroom vanity/sink faucet that matches this shower/tub faucet set?
Answer : The Moen Gibson Posi-Temp Pressure Balancing Eco-Performance Modern Tub and Shower Trim does have both a widespread bathroom sink faucet, model T6142 and centerset model 6150.
Question : Is this compatible with the valve that comes with the moen adler? we want to switch from the adler to this without changing the valve.
Answer : The Moen Gibson Chrome Pressure Balancing Eco-Performance Modern Bathroom Tub and Shower Trim, Featuring Single Function Shower Head, Shower Handle, and Tub Spout (Posi-Temp Valve Required), T2903EP is compatible with the valve that is included with the Moen Adler Posi-Temp tub/shower.
Question : What is the difference between this model and the more expensive t2193epbl? they look the same?
Answer : The noticeable difference is the design of the handle lever and the tub spout diverter. The price point is typically determined by the quantity and availability the supplier has access to in inventory.
Question : What length does the pipe need to be to attach the tub spout? I currently have a threaded spout but I plan to cut the threads off
Answer : The Moen T2903EPBL Gibson Posi-Temp Pressure Balancing Eco-Performance Modern Tub and Shower Trim require the spout shank to be between 1-3/4" and 2-1/2".
Question : Can the 2590 valve also work with the brushed nickel fixture? I see it is only listed with the chrome fixture.
Answer : I believe they are all the M pact valve system so you should be ok
Question : My tub pipe was extended with a union close to the wall so is larger than 1/2” at the union, but 1/2” after. Will the tub spout work on this pipe?
Answer : No it won’t it fits over 1/2” copper pipe in is that size all the way down. I would suggest getting a threaded on style spout and solder on a 1/2” male adapter.