Bath and Shower Faucet Installation

The initial challenge with installing bath and shower faucets is getting the faucet assemblies behind the wall. Most home builders today, provide an easy rear access panel. By simply removing this panel, you can then connect the fittings without defacing any of the beautiful bathroom walls. These panels are usually located in a closet in back of the tub.

The two-valve faucet assembly is usually the most common and most widely used faucet assembly for bathtubs. If the instructions are unavailable, you can check our resources here at www.MasterFaucet.com to help you make such an installation without too much trouble or agony.

The two-valve shower assembly is the most basic faucet arrangement used only for shower assemblies. This two valve arrangement is used when the faucets are installed separately and apart from the taps that supply water to the tub.

Another popular choice is the three-valve diverter with shower head and spout, which provides water both to the shower and to the tub. With this type of assembly, the hot and cold water taps are turned to bring water into the tub. When the proper mix of hot and cold water is reached, then the diverter valve is turned on to bring the water through the shower head.

There are two basic types of two-valve diverters which are commonly used; the first one has a twin ell diverter spout. The water is first mixed by letting it run into the tub. The water is then diverted through the shower head by the twin ell diverter spout.

Another type of two-valve diverter has a shower head and ejector tee diverter. This works in basically the same way as the twin ell, but the water is diverted by means of a tee rather than by the twin ell.

Many older homes have lead pipe water systems. Many newer homes have copper pipe water systems that have been soldered together with solder containing lead. Lead has been determined to be hazardous to the health of people, and animals, and should be avoided. If you have lead pipes or fixtures, they can be replaced!

Lead Warning:

Lead can leach into the drinking water system from the corrosion of materials in plumbing and distribution systems that contain lead. Exposure to lead may cause brain and nervous disorders, anemia, high blood pressure, kidney and reproductive problems, decreased red blood cells, slower reflexes and even death. The lead collects in the kidneys, liver and brain. Unlike many other chemicals, once lead enters a person's system, it cannot be removed. Exposure to even small amounts over a period of years can cause irreversible damage. Additional information is available from the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

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