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   Piffin | Jun 14, 2009 03:23pm | #1

   Flow ought be same if you take out the aeraror.

   A tub set can include the drain mechanism and shower head too.

   Seems like you would need a deck mount style tub, and the spout is longer on a tub set.

   If you are buying new, buy for what you need, and shop price, not for price to get what you don't need.

    

    

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   aworkinprogress | Jun 14, 2009 03:32pm | #2

   Well that really does depend on several factors. Some inspectors look for thermostatically controlled devices, and there are frequently or commonly different flow rates and dimensions for sink taps as compared with tub. All easily determined with either a phone call or a few clicks with a rat or mouse as you will....

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   Piffin | Jun 14, 2009 04:10pm | #3

   I gathered that he is planning a tub only and not a shower, which would require the thermo-safe valve. 

    

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   sully13 | Jun 15, 2009 05:15pm | #4

   there is a difference in the flow rate.

   Inspectors here will look for a minimum flow from a tub spout of 4.5 GPM.

   I don't think you can get that out of a lav tap.

   sully

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   gfretwell | Jun 15, 2009 06:23pm | #5

   True, when you look at most lav taps you will see they use tiny pipe so even if you take put the aerator they still dribble compared to a tub tap.

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   Vwright | Jun 16, 2009 09:06am | #6

   Sounds like I don't get to save any money of the taps for the tub. Fill rate will make a huge difference. I once had a place that took 45 min. to fill the tub. I'll keep looking, maybe find something on sale. Thanks guys.