New Affordable Lavatory Offerings Provide Luxurious Shower Experience for Users and Easy Installation for Professionals

Chicago, Illinois (April 2008) -  Price Pfister®, a leading manufacturer of kitchen and bath fixtures /accessories, today débuted a line of Thermostatic Shower Systems, providing the industry’s latest technology for easy installation and the ultimate shower experience. These new products offer an optimum shower experience delivered through the combination of a raincan shower head and multiple body sprays, and can be powered by either the new half-inch thermostatic valve or the three-quarter-inch thermostatic valve. The 1/2” TX8 Thermostatic Shower System features the industry’s first diverter-less body spray for quick and easy installation at an exceptional value for new construction and remodeling projects. These stylish and functional new fixtures will be showcased at The Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS) in Chicago’s McCormick Place, April 11-13, booth No. S5470.

“The most demanding expectations of both our end-user and professional customers will be exceeded as we unveil Price Pfister’s first line of Thermostatic Shower Systems,” said Nick Kruse, director of Marketing, New Construction, Price Pfister. “Our Thermostatic Shower Systems align with Price Pfister’s reputation for delivering products that are stylish and designed with innovative features driven by the needs of our target market.” 

First Ever Diverter-Less Body Spray Option

A leader in innovation, Price Pfister introduces the new 1/2” TX8 Thermostatic Shower System which provides the easiest solution for an upscale shower in today’s home. The ground-breaking architecture of the 1/2” TX8 System features the industry’s first body spray option with a diverter-less technology. This innovative advancement significantly improves installation time, delivers a 50 percent reduction in cost and labor, and reinforces an outstanding performance for the body sprays. 

The TX8 cartridge on this thermostatic shower provides a high flow rate of more than 7.0 gallons per minute (gpm) at 60 pounds per square inch (psi) to support the body sprays, and offers an invigorating raincan showerhead experience. Additionally, the thermostatic cartridge was designed to fit within the existing 0X8 casting, providing a seamless solution for simple upgrades, new construction or retrofitting. 

The body sprays on the 1/2” TX8 System can be adjusted to 21 degrees full rotation and have a matching six-inch raincan shower head with self-cleaning nozzles to offer a lavish water experience. Each body spray contains a quarter-inch turn ceramic valve, the most durable valve technology available on the market, which operates independently, eliminating the need for a diverter valve, saving both time and money. 

Completely Customized Shower Experience

Price Pfister’s high-powered 3/4" Thermostatic Shower System is the ultimate choice in luxury for the fully customized shower. Offering superior functionality with water pressure levels of 60 psi, the three-quarter-inch thermostatic valve delivers a flow rate of more than 12 gpm for a remarkable shower experience. This Thermostatic Shower System provides an entirely customizable shower, offering a completely coordinated display of universal body sprays, raincan shower head, hand shower packages, volume control valves, and a three-way diverter valve. Its versatile trim package features a style that seamlessly adapts to contemporary or traditional décor.

Price Pfister’s Thermostatic Shower Systems will launch this summer and will be available in polished chrome, satin nickel and Tuscan bronze finishes. All fixtures in this collection are covered by the Pforever Warranty®, which guarantees finish and function for the life of the product.

About Price Pfister®

Price Pfister Inc., a Black & Decker company based in Lake Forest, Calif., has been a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial kitchen and bath fixtures for nearly 100 years. Price Pfister products are differentiated by excellent quality and backed by the Pforever Warranty®, which covers finish and function for the life of the product. For more information on the entire suite of Price Pfister products, call 1-800-Pfaucet (1-800-732-8238) or visit www.PricePfister.com.

Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement (BDHHI) Group is a division of Black & Decker, the world’s largest producer of power tools, power tool accessories and security hardware. Today, the BDHHI Group includes some of the most recognizable hardware and home improvement brands in the world, such as Price Pfister, Kwikset®, Weiser Lock® and Baldwin®.

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