Moen 9000 Widespread Bathroom Sink Faucet Rough-in Valve with Drain Assembly Featuring M-Pact Technology, Brass, 0.5

We purchased three of these, no incentives to write this other than finding quality products is hard and we rely on reviews, and far too many of the reviews are not helpful, or just about the cost. We installed the first Moen 9000 rough in kit with a Moen Gibson T1642 trim kit about 14 months ago and it has been flawless. It was installed in situ on a single granite bonded undermount sink in a narrow base, very tight quarters, that’s why we chose the rough in route versus a pre-assembled unit. We were worried about room but it turns out that it was way easier to install this Moen 9000 rough in kit than anything else we’ve used for a retrofit install. The trim kits so easy to install as to be trivial. We were initially drawn to this for replacing the leaky master bath faucet since the T6142 trim kit closely resembled the leaky faucet and was a close match for the guest bath faucets that were all in place when we purchased the house, a 1932 restored craftsman. The faucets were replaced about a month before purchase so were essentially new. The first guest faucet failed 9 months after we purchased the home, so we shut off that sink. Recently, the other sinks valves were both getting “sloppy” and started to leak. Upon removal and inspecting the existing valves, they were junk compared to the Moen system. Btw, home warranty would’ve put in complete junk replacements with a $65 deductible, we worked that issue pretty hard but alas, even free or cheap junks still junk. Anyway we recently elected to buy two more identical Moen rough and trim kits since this install was way tighter, barely room for a hand, and we needed easy again. However, beyond that, these are the smoothest operating valves with the most precise flow control with just a 90 degree turn that are durable and the most substantial lavatory faucets I’ve ever seen and that includes multimillion dollar homes. I don’t write many reviews, this is a well engineered quality product. Makes me smile to turn on the faucet, who knew I’m a faucet geek.

This is an essential part of the widespread faucets which is not usually included in the set when purchased. Partly because they think you might already have it if your swapping our a wide spread for another wide spread faucet. Anyways... this thing makes it foolproof to connect to the hot/cold feeds to the faucet itself with zero leaks - Great for the weekend Youtube plumber !

I bought a Moen Gibson bathroom faucet trim kit to replace my old plastic faucet, but didn’t realize I needed this kit as well. So that was a bit of a roadbump but once I got this it went pretty smoothly. The only issue I had with it was getting the brass washer screwed on to the cartridge. It took a few tried to get it properly seated so that it would screw on to match what the instructions showed. Also, despite having measured, the holes in my sink basin were a fraction too close together to have the cold handle sit flush - I blame the old sink though, it’s not the fault of the product. It still looks fine and I filled it with tyvek tape in the meantime before I figure out something more permanent. Other than that it went together just fine for a first plumbing project and I’d definitely consider installing other Moen fixtures.

I love Moen products and this item is no exception! Easy to install and substantial in build quality.

Excellent quality.