On May 14, 9:23*am, wrote:
I'll be installing a replacement 3-handle Price-Pfister tub and shower
faucet set shortly. *It appears I'll have to install the set upside
down, because the inlet pipes are above the existing faucet, and
rearranging them is not an option. *By installing it upside down, the
cold valve will be on the left and the hot on the right.

I seem to recall that for at least SOME brands of shower/tub faucets,
the hot and cold stems are made different. *Anyone know if P-P is one
that uses different stems for hot & cold? *I suppose if they are
different I can remove them and switch them in the inverted faucet
set. *But if they're the same, I'd rather not switch them.

If you mean that turning the right hand valve will give hot water,
don't do it!!

I did that once on my basement laundry tub and figured "I'll be the
only one using it, I'll remember" No, I didn't remember. After
almost burning myself twice I rearranged the pipes. Hell of a looking
mess now with a bix "X" of pipes above the tub. Habit will get you
every time.

Harry K