cdfixit
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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 understanding that the plumber initially plumbed for a regular showerhead, then changed it to a rain showerhead only. After the switch to the rain showerhead the wall was tiled over so I don't have photos of what is behind after that switch was done but assuming it's a basic set up. Following tile, the regular showerhead was installed in addition to the rain. The issue is that while the regular showerhead can be turned off and on independently by the diverter on the fixture itself, there is no way to turn off the rainshowerhead independently. There is a thought to put an extension rod on the rain to add a diverter valve to that fixture, the issue is that the owners can only reach as far as the current showerhead which is 26.5 inches from the ceiling. The way the set up is now, if you take a shower and tip your head back to wash your hair you get smacked in the face by the rain because it can't be shut off. Trying to come up with a solution where I can turn off the rain. Such thing as an extension arm that will come down from the ceiling that you can pull down to turn off diverter and push back up maybe?? or any fixes that you think could be done without going through the tile from the wall behind the shower? First 2 images are the first stages of installation and last photo is how it is installed now
This home was recently built. Due to a number of miscommunications the shower set up was changed along the way. It is my understanding that the plumber initially plumbed for a regular showerhead, then changed it to a rain showerhead only. After the switch to the rain showerhead the wall was tiled over so I don't have photos of what is behind after that switch was done but assuming it's a basic set up. Following tile, the regular showerhead was installed in addition to the rain. The issue is that while the regular showerhead can be turned off and on independently by the diverter on the fixture itself, there is no way to turn off the rainshowerhead independently. There is a thought to put an extension rod on the rain to add a diverter valve to that fixture, the issue is that the owners can only reach as far as the current showerhead which is 26.5 inches from the ceiling. The way the set up is now, if you take a shower and tip your head back to wash your hair you get smacked in the face by the rain because it can't be shut off. Trying to come up with a solution where I can turn off the rain. Such thing as an extension arm that will come down from the ceiling that you can pull down to turn off diverter and push back up maybe?? or any fixes that you think could be done without going through the tile from the wall behind the shower? First 2 images are the first stages of installation and last photo is how it is installed now
