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    Options to turn on/off rain shower independently

    Hi everyone! trying to problem solve a cost effective solution to this shower situation. I apologize I only have limited information, any ideas would be greatly appreciated! This home was recently built. Due to a number of miscommunications the shower set up was changed along the way. It is my...
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    Tub to Shower in a condo

    I have a contractor who wants to turn a tub into a shower in a condo and I can't get access to the unit below to replace the p trap with a new 2" line and the floor demo must be kept to a minimal. I haven't been able to find a way to adapt onto the existing 1 1/2" copper tub waste to transition...
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    Shower Valve ID

    Hi ! Can I have some help to identify this Shower Valve? The handle broke. And can't seem to find anything similar at my locals plumbing shops. Nothing on the handle or cover plate. Thanks for any help!
  4. M

    Remove and clean shower valve

    I’m looking to remove and clean the filter on my shower valve. Is it difficult to remove and put back? Any advice appreciate thanks.
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    Delta shower cartridge help

    Hi Guru's! We're stumped and would appreciate some help. We have an older Delta setup in our shower with a handle that broke off recently. The handle/cartridge assembly [apologies if this is the wrong vernacular!] is what we are looking to replace, but we cannot find it anywhere...
  6. C

    Shower Pull on tub Faucet Leaks

    The pull to turn the shower on drips while tub is in use. Is there call for concern? What does this mean? I’d like to fix it if there was a way. Thanks in advance.
  7. J

    Help with identifying shower faucet

    Hi everyone, My shower faucet isn’t working, but the tub faucet is - and the issue is that I don’t see a brand name anywhere. I unscrewed the faucet and still didn’t see anything on the back. I was wondering if anyone recognizes this piece from the photo? Thanks so much!!!
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    Plumber's putty and silicone caulk on bathroom drain

    We had a cleaner in our home and they cleaned out the exposed plumbers putty that was showing by the shower pan drain flange. It wasn't a large amount of plumber's putty. I haven't seen any signs of a leak but we've also stopped using the shower. I've searched a lot to find any information...
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    What is causing this tick/hollow burp sound after showering?

    Hi, everyone! I'm a new homeowner and this is my first time on the forum so please forgive any and all stupid questions. Recently my wife and I have noticed this tick/almost hollow burping sound after showering. We also routinely notice the click/click/click/click of what sounds like the pipes...
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    Low shower flow -Delta 1400

    I would appreciate any ideas from the forum. We recently purchased an older home and the house has excellent water pressure, however the shower is a trickle. It has a Delta 1400 fixture. I replaced the cartridge, but that did not help. The original cartridge and the valve body both looked very...
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    Need Help Identifying Shower Parts!

    Hello, I had a shower in a previous residence that my wife and I both loved. Now that we moved out however, we can't find anything on the internet or in stores to rebuild this assembly. All I have is this photo. This shower had a standard shower head pipe coming from the wall, then a...
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    What Has Caused This Water Leak?

    Hello everyone recently a friend over my house has taken a shower in the upstairs shower the last few days. Right below the shower this was found the shower is right above this with water also dripping down a little at that vent. infrared showed that entire ceiling had water all over it...
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    Gravity or mains fed shower?

    I’m replacing my faulty old mains fed electric shower (Mira Sport Max 10.8kW) and am considering going for a pumped, gravity fed electric shower (such as the Mira Elite SE Dual Pumped Electric Shower 9.8kW). The mains pressure sometimes drops enough for the low-flow cut-out to operate or the...
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    3 Outlet (remodel) Valve Upgrade

    Hi all, I'm remodeling the shower plumbing for SWMBO. She does not want tile work (or stone) or any changes to the bath / shower side. Tearing out the wall opposite the valve side is fine. I saw a very cool looking valve / trim that seems to meet all the needs. I'm looking into a 3-outlet...
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    Why is my shower head leaking?

    I have installed 2 brand new shower heads on the same shower and both leaked, which leads me to believe something else is going on. It leaks out of the the shower head holes, not any connections. Any suggestions on what might be the problem? I just recently installed a new Delta 1400...
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    Shower Handle Leaking

    How do you remove this cartridge? I am looking for a nut or a pin and I am having no such looking trying to remove this. Maybe this one has a special trick to release it? I am thinking about replacing this to see if the leak will stop. Any other suggestions?
  17. K

    Help identifying shower cartridge

    Hi. I live in an old building and need to replace the shower cartridge. I need help identifying the type if possible. The standard ones at home depot don't match. Thanks so much for any help!
  18. K

    Metal plate behind Tile

    Hello, I recently was asked to help an elderly friend install handrails in their bathroom. I ran into a problem with the last rail in the standing tile shower, see pictures. I found what I thought was a stud running up the wall and found metal behind the tile that I had trouble drilling...
  19. M

    Grohe shower lack of warm/hot water

    Hi My daughter has a Grohe mixer shower (see photos) and however I try to mix it to warm / hot it only just manages slightly warm or cold. I don't know how old it is as it was already fitted when they moved in. Can anyone suggest what might be the problem. Other showers are fine so I think...
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    Question about shower drain causing leak?

    So, I have a shower that was done by the old homeowner and the drain doesn’t look like it’s done correctly. We notice water damage occurring on our laminate floor in our dining room which is located on the other side of the wall of the shower/bathroom. We also noticed a bit of moisture when we...
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