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According to the Architectural Graphic Standards The height is 42" from the shower floor. and the head should be between 65" and 78", I usually set this height at 74"
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How can you determine if you need a new valve or just a trim kit to change a tub and shower faucet when staying with the same set up?
A trim kit is just the outside parts that you see. This will make you faucet look better, but it wont affect the function of your old valve. If your shower valve doesn't work right, replace it.
The valve in the faucet?
cold water tub facuet is corroded bye hard water builtup and needs to be replaced. Hot water is okay. Its the right one with the cold water coming out
No cold water only hot in moen faucet?
if it is a single lever faucet the cartridge needs to be replaced. check the supply valve under the sink first,
Who invented faucet?
The faucet use to be called a valve. The valve has been a way of shutting on/off water flow all the way back to the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. The Romans helped to better the system by running water into buildings. In 1870 JH Davis got a patent on a globe valve.
How often should you replace the shower valve?
Though not a plumber, I can say that shower valves are usually made of brass(a very good material). Therefore they are also expensive to replace (50 dollars for the valve, 150 dollars per shower valve if done by a competent plumber). Therefore, when you notice a leak coming from your shower, try to replace the seat washer (usually the hot water side needs to be replaced first). If you still have a leak, it's time to replace the shower valve.
What is the standard height of shower valve for most Asian countries?
The same height as the normal western shower valves, this is why they are yellow, they can't show because they can't reach the valve.
What is the proper height for bathtub faucet?
The average is 16 inches, naturally there are some lower and some higher, according to requirements and design.
What is the longest lasting shower faucet valve?
ceramic disc
How do you change a mixing valve in a faucet?
mixing valve in a faucet: ok I will assume you are refering to a shower valve, that is the only faucet w/a mixing valve: shut off the hot and cold water. cut out valve or unsweat it. clean and flux new valve, pipe and fittings(if used) sweat in new valve
What does a tub faucet do normally?
A tub faucet acts as a shower and can be used to bath in the bath tub. It is a pressure valve which makes the flow of water through it constant and gives a nice shower.
How do you replace the valve in a Moen shower single handle faucet The faucet was installed in 2004. When you turn the handle to the left for hot the water stops. Hot water is present in the sink?
Turn the water off to the faucet. Remove the handle. The top of the faucet should unscrew to get to the ball valve. Replace the valve and gaskets then reassemble the faucet.
How do you raise the height of an outdoor water faucet?
To raise the height of an outdoor water faucet, the best thing to do would be to get an extension for the existing pipe that will bring the faucet to the height desired. Remember to turn off the source of the outdoor faucet before starting this project. Remove the faucet valve, screw in the new pipe, replace the faucet valve. Sealing the ends of the new pipe with plumber's tape is also a good idea.
How can you stop water leaking through the shower head when both cold and hot water are on but you want the water coming in through the tub faucet and not through the shower head?
If the faucet contains the re-direction valve (closes off the water from the faucet and redirects the water to the shower head) you need to rotate the faucet counter clock wise to unscrew it from the plumbing and replace it with a new one. Take the old one to your local box store and they can match it up for you.
How can you determine if you need a new valve or just a trim kit to change a tub and shower faucet when staying with the same set up?
A trim kit is just the outside parts that you see. This will make you faucet look better, but it wont affect the function of your old valve. If your shower valve doesn't work right, replace it.
What causes your Temptrol shower valve to vibrate when turning the valve slowly from cold to hot?
pressure regulator valve gone bad . stem problem or seats in faucet
What is the standard height for a tub faucet valve?
When installing a bathtub faucet or tub & shower divertor valve, the bathtub spout must terminate above the flood level rim of the bathtub a minimum of 2"inches.This would place the stub out for the spout approximately 6"inches above the rim of the bathtub.Now just install the faucet or divertor high enough so the trim plate will not contact the spout.12 to 15"inches above the spout should be fine.
How do you remove stem valve on a single hand delta shower faucet?
You need to buy the extractor tool from Home Depot.
