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    Jun 18, 2012, 09:38 AM
    Single Control Shower Conversion
    Right now there is a cold and hot faucet tub/shower. If I want to convert it to a single control shower, wouldn't I have to alter the water pipes and connections
    Somewhat??
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    Jun 18, 2012, 10:11 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by pastor1189 View Post
    Right now there is a cold and hot faucet tub/shower. If I want to convert it to a single control shower, wouldn't I have to alter the water pipes and connections
    somewhat???
    Yes... and in fact even changing from different brands of single control might require changes, including the line to the showerhead. Showers are hard connected (attached direct to the pipes) unlike sink faucets that have flexible hoses or bendible hardlines. At least all the ones I've seen are.
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