Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    booismycat's Avatar
    booismycat Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Dec 16, 2010, 02:05 PM
    Replacing the water valve for my shower/tub.
    Current line comes out of the wall, branches off using a tee, running up to the 2nd floor. The other run out of this tee goes to the current water valve. Seems like too many elbows and extra pipe. Can I not simply install new valve in a simple H configuration with the valve being the vertical center of this H? Each vertical leg of this H is the water source (hot and cold). I have not mentioned shower or tub lines because at this time, I don't think it's necessary.

    Tried to attach a pdf that shows current and desired layouts. Not sure if attachment was successful.
    massplumber2008's Avatar
    massplumber2008 Posts: 12,832, Reputation: 1212
    Senior Plumbing Expert
    		  
    #2

    Dec 17, 2010, 06:35 AM

    Hi BIMC...

    I don't see why not. In fact, I don't see your attachment either... :p

    See if you can repost the pic. And I'll try to help more, OK?

    Mark
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Replacing Bathtub/Shower Water Valve [ 2 Answers ]

I need to replace the water valve for our bathtub/shower. The only access from the back has to be made by cutting a hole in our bedroom wall. Can the valve be replaced from the tub side. The hole in the tub is approximately six inches in diameter. Thank you.

Replacing Valve Stems in Tub/Shower [ 3 Answers ]

I was asked by my neighbor to replace the valve stems in the tub/shower because you first must turn the handles almost all the way out to get water and second when the water comes out it is very slow. My question is is this the fault of the valve stems?

Replacing shower/tub valve body [ 2 Answers ]

I am remodeling my bathroom. I need to replace the shower/tub valve body. My galvanized pipes are rusting out. I have a three handle system. Hot, cold and diverter. I have two bathrooms which are built back to back. I have one set of incoming water lines. A previous owner repiped and brought...

Mixing valve tub/shower with no cold water [ 1 Answers ]

I'm flummoxed with a Delta, mid-1990's mixing valve. The valve has shut-off's via screw and locknut on cold and hot inlets, and I have good pressure there at both hot and cold side. But an inch-or-so away, at the main body holding the cartridge (I don't know the terminology, sorry), no cold...

Low water pressure after replacing tub/shower faucet [ 2 Answers ]

I recently changed my old twin-ell diverter spout tub faucet to a more modern shower head and ejector tee diverter type. I kept the twin-ell part and kept the shower head port plugged on the new faucet. I have very low water pressure now. If I take out the plug in the shower head port the...

View more questions Search