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Shower Arm & Flange
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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Shower Arm
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Shower Arm
- Application:
- Shower and Tub
American Standard M970050-0130A – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the M970050 shower arm include the escutcheon flange, or do I need to buy that separately?
The flange is included. It ships as a shower arm and flange set, so the trim ring that covers the drop-ear elbow and wall opening comes with the arm in the matching finish.
2) Will this American Standard shower arm thread onto my existing shower head?
Yes, provided your head uses the standard 1/2 inch NPT shower connection, which is the universal thread for residential and commercial shower heads in North America. The arm threads into the drop-ear elbow in the wall at one end and accepts the head at the other, so no adapter is needed on a standard rough-in.
3) What finishes does the American Standard M970050 shower arm and flange come in?
Three finishes: chrome (M970050-0020A), polished nickel (M970050-0130A), and brushed nickel (M970050-2950A). If you're matching an existing American Standard trim on the wall, order the arm in the same finish code as the showerhead and valve trim so the flange blends at the wall.
4) I'm replacing a corroded shower arm in an apartment unit. Is this a straight swap?
For a standard wall-mount shower it is. Unthread the old arm from the drop-ear elbow, clean the threads, re-tape, and thread this one in, then slide the flange to the wall. The only thing to check before you order across a building is reach and rise, arms vary in projection and bend, so if you want the head to sit in the same spot on every unit, confirm the shape matches what you pulled out.
5) Is the M970050 a replacement part or a complete shower?
It's a replacement and finishing part, the arm and flange only. No shower head, no valve, no trim plate. If you're building out a shower you'll order the head and the valve trim separately, this piece just carries water from the wall elbow out to the head.
6) Can I use the M970050 shower arm with a hand shower or a tub and shower diverter setup?
It's built for shower and tub applications, so it works as the wall supply for a fixed head or as the mount point for a hand shower bracket that threads onto a standard shower arm. What it does not do is change your valve function, if you need diverting between a tub spout and the head, that happens at the valve, not at the arm.
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Does the American Standard M970050-0130A come with a warranty?
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