Hund1832
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Hello, I have been dealing with this issue for several years and have been partially fixing it each time, but am not sure the correct way to fix it. Glad I found this forum as I have not been able to get straight answers anywhere else!
Simply put, the shower handle broke in our spare bathroom a few years ago. I don't believe it was the original knob or trim kit from when the house was built. I replaced the knob with a universal replacement, but also changed out the mixing valve in the process to get a stem that would fit the knob. Bottom line is that it has all been half-way fixed in what I feel like is a haphazard way (knob never turned smoothly, etc). It also seems weird to me that to turn the faucet on, you turn the knob to the right, not the left. I am nod sure if I have a valve installed upside down or what. I would like to fix it correctly and maybe even change out the faucet and shower head as well.
My question is, if I want to replace the handle, faucet, and shower head, will I need to take out the current plumbing and put in new plumbing to match whatever kit I get? I was hoping to not have to do this, but wasn't sure if there are any replacement kits that would fit my existing setup. I will attach the pictures I have for reference.
Thanks so much for any and all advice!
Andy
Simply put, the shower handle broke in our spare bathroom a few years ago. I don't believe it was the original knob or trim kit from when the house was built. I replaced the knob with a universal replacement, but also changed out the mixing valve in the process to get a stem that would fit the knob. Bottom line is that it has all been half-way fixed in what I feel like is a haphazard way (knob never turned smoothly, etc). It also seems weird to me that to turn the faucet on, you turn the knob to the right, not the left. I am nod sure if I have a valve installed upside down or what. I would like to fix it correctly and maybe even change out the faucet and shower head as well.
My question is, if I want to replace the handle, faucet, and shower head, will I need to take out the current plumbing and put in new plumbing to match whatever kit I get? I was hoping to not have to do this, but wasn't sure if there are any replacement kits that would fit my existing setup. I will attach the pictures I have for reference.
Thanks so much for any and all advice!
Andy