Tub And Shower Valve Replaced In Tile Wall

I had to tear out sheetrock from behind the shower valve.

Tub and shower valve replaced in tile wall.

First most brands of shower valves use similar methods to install the valve. To view the next video in this series please click here. Or repair the wall. Options for a new shower valve.

Fix a leaking shower valve. Find tub shower valves at lowe s today. Solder copper pipe to the shower valve. Then check this out.

They had a cheepo depot valve with thread fittings and conveniently ran copper with water hammer arrestors and teed off with galvanized which was clogged to the size of a coffee straw. To gain access cut out a section of drywall approximately a foot square on the other side of the wall from your shower valve. Have a bad tub and or shower faucet that needs to be replaced and you don t want to have to replace the tile. The two main types of shower valves are pressure balancing and thermostatic.

Cut all the copper to size clean the edges with emery cloth or a brush and debur the pipe with a deburring tool. How to replace a two or three handle tub and or shower faucet to a single handle faucet without having to break the tile. To put in a new shower valve you ll first need to remove the old one from inside your shower. If you ve determined that it s time for a change to your shower and tub valves there are a few options for a new setup.

Then shut the water off and cut a hole in the small opening behind the trim plate so you can reach the valve. I just replaced a shower valve for a customer. Once you determine the location of the shower valve tub spout and shower head you ll need to cut the pipes to size. When you turn on your tub shower valve the hot and cold water enter the valve and mix to the desired temperature.

Pressure balancing valves are the most common types of shower valves. To replace a shower valve start by unscrewing the shower handle and trim plate so you can remove them. To locate the valve drill a pilot hole or two from the bathroom side next to the valve with a long bit.