What’s The Difference Between the M-CORE Series Trims?

M-CORE valves have endless potential when it comes to designing the shower of your dreams. The M-CORE 2-Series trim features temperature control, while the 3-Series includes temperature and volume control, and the 4-Series offers thermostatic temperature and volume control.
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M-CORE 4-Series

Showers with the 4-Series trim feature a two handle design with a temperature control handle and volume control handle. Preset your shower to the perfect temperature and enjoy a consistent shower experience as the 4-Series continuously makes slight adjustments to ensure your shower stays at the perfect temperature.

4-Series Features

  • Features thermostatic temperature and volume control, so you can adjust the water flow without impacting temperature.
  • Available in a wide range of styles and finishes, with a streamlined design that has no visible screws or gaps.
  • Choose your trim after the valve is installed for more design flexibility when selecting your style and finishes.

SHOP 4-SERIES SHOWERS
M-Core 4 Shower set and matching tub filler

M-CORE 3-Series

The M-CORE valves with 3-Series trim feature temperature and volume control, so you can adjust the water flow without impacting temperature. The 3-Series also includes pressure-balancing capabilities designed to control temperature fluctuations in the event of water pressure changes in your home.

3-Series Features

  • The handles and trim for both the mixing and transfer valves match perfectly, so you can have one seamless style in your shower.
  • Available in a wide range of styles and finishes, with a streamlined design that has no visible screws or gaps.
  • Choose your trim after the valves are installed for more design flexibility when selecting your style and finishes.

SHOP 3-SERIES SHOWERS
M-Core 3-Series shower and matching towel holder

M-CORE 2-Series

The 2-Series is simpler and faster to install, while featuring a wide variety of trim styles and finishes to choose from. The 2-Series also includes pressure-balancing capabilities designed to control temperature fluctuations in the event of water pressure changes in your home.

2-Series Features

  • By pairing the 2-Series trim with a transfer valve, you can customize your shower with a wide range of spa options, like hand showers, rainshowers and body sprays that can run in single or shared modes.
  • Available in a wide range of styles and finishes, with a streamlined design that has no visible screws or gaps.
  • Choose your trim after the valves are installed for more design flexibility when selecting your style and finishes.

SHOP 2-SERIES SHOWERS
M-Core 2-Series Shower Set

M-CORE Valves

M-CORE mixing and transfer valves are designed to work together with integrated mounting brackets for easier installation and additional functionality for multiple showering devices.
M-Core Valve Options
Mcore 3 port Mcore 4 port Mcore 4 port Mcore 4 port
Mixing Valves Stacked Valves Transfer Valves
# OF PORTS 3 4 — 4
COUNT 6 8 6 6
CC/IPS ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
PEX ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
COLD EXPANSION PEX ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
CPVC — ✔ — —
PRE-FAB DROP — ✔ — N/A
STOPS ✔ ✔ ✔ N/A
DETAILS

Does not include
mixing valve cartridge

Mixing Valve cartridges
(1212, 1213 and 1214)
are included with 2-Series,
3-Series and 4-Series trim

Does not include
mixing valve cartridge

Mixing Valve cartridges
(1212, 1213 and 1214)
are included with 2-Series,
3-Series and 4-Series trim

Does not include
mixing valve cartridge (1213)
Does include
transfer valve cartridge

Use with 2 or 3 showering devices

Two M-CORE with Integrated
Transfer Valve types:
-Shared functionality
-Independent functionality

Not available with 2-Series
or 4-Series trim

Does include
transfer valve cartridge

Use with 2 or 3 showering devices

Two transfer valve types:
-Shared functionality
-Independent functionality

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