
Originally Posted by
bowers74
We have a garden tub that we would like to add a shower to. Does anyone know an inexpensive way to do this? I saw a similar question asked in 2005 but it wasn't answered on the board. I don't know how to add a picture on here... but the spout and hot/cold water handles are on the top of the tub.
Thank you!
You will have to open up the wall behind the valve and see if there's a 1/2" plug on top of the valve body. If there is you can remove it and using a 1/2" male adapter run a line uo to a drop eared ell,(see image). Once you back the ell with a piece of wood between the studs you can then patch the wall/tile and, after Teflon taping the threads, install the chrome shower are and shower head. If there's no plug on top of the valve body you can either change out the shower valve or install a removable hand held shower on the spout. Good luck tom