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American Standard Tropic Valve Only Trim Kit with Lever Handle - AMS-T038500

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Model: T038500.002

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Tropic Valve Only Trim Kit with Lever Handle
  • Ceramic disc valve provides a lifetime of smooth handle operation and drip-free performance
  • Hot Limit Safety Stop protects from accidental scalding
  • Durable Brass Construction
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty - Function & Finish
  • Coordinating Tub Filler, Bathroom Sink and Bidet Faucets Available
  • Valve body (R110 series) must be ordered separately .
  • Brass wall escutcheon
  • Metal lever handle
  • LESS Valve

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Washroom/Bath Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Trim
Department:
Plumbing
Parts and Accessories Type:
Trim Kit
Application:
Toilet

American Standard T038500.002 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the American Standard Tropic T038500 trim kit include the valve body?
No. The Tropic valve only trim kit is trim alone (less valve). You need to order an R110 series valve body separately. What you get in the kit is the brass wall escutcheon and the metal lever handle.
2) I already have an American Standard rough-in valve in the wall. Can I just buy this Tropic trim to dress it up?
Only if the rough-in is an R110 series valve body. That is the valve the Tropic T038500 trim is built to cover and operate. If the existing rough-in is a different American Standard series or another brand, this trim will not mount or engage the stem correctly.
3) Is there any scald protection built into this American Standard Tropic trim?
Yes. The Tropic trim uses a Hot Limit Safety Stop, which caps how far the handle can be rotated toward hot to guard against accidental scalding. That matters on multi-family and hospitality jobs where a single-handle shower or tub valve is being handed to tenants and guests.
4) Is the Tropic trim kit metal or plastic behind the finish?
Brass. The escutcheon is brass, the lever handle is metal, and the construction is described as durable brass. For property managers replacing plastic trim that keeps cracking at the handle hub, that is the practical difference.
5) Does this trim use a cartridge or a washer-type valve, and will it drip?
Operation is by ceramic disc valve, which is the non-rubber-washer design that keeps handle feel smooth and is rated by American Standard for drip-free performance over the life of the trim. If you are chasing repeat drip callbacks on old compression stems, that is the change you get here.
6) What finish does the Tropic T038500 valve trim come in?
Chrome, ordered as part number T038500.002. That is the single finish offered on this trim kit, so if a bathroom is being built out in brushed nickel or bronze, this is not the matching piece.
7) Will this Tropic trim match other American Standard fixtures in the same bathroom?
The Tropic line includes coordinating tub filler, bathroom sink, and bidet faucets, so the lever handle and escutcheon styling carries across the room if the rest of the fixtures are specified in the same Tropic family and chrome finish.
8) What is the handle style on the American Standard T038500 and does it work for accessible units?
It is a single metal lever handle, not a cross or knob. A lever is the style generally accepted as operable without tight grasping or twisting, which is why it is the common choice on units being built to accessible requirements. Confirm the full valve assembly against your jurisdiction's requirements, since the trim is only part of the assembly.
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Does the American Standard T038500.002 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The American Standard T038500.002 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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