Matt Duncan
New Member
Sorry... I'm not sure if I should post this here or in the Plumbing section, but here we go...
I'm remodeling my tiled shower and will have four body jets, a handheld and a ceiling mount shower head. I need some advice. Here is what I have.
Shower Head: is a 20" stainless steel square rain shower...
Body Jets: four Danze D460258BN Parma 2-Function Wall Mount Body Spray Jets (1/2" IPS connections) ... not sure what the IPS connection is.
Handheld Shower: Danze D464401BN Showerstick Personal Shower Kit
Thermostatic Valve: Grohe 19878EN0 Brushed Nickel Europlus Shower Trim with Integrated Volume Control and 2-Way Diverter & Grohe 35026000 Groflex Universal Rough-In Box
Let's make this clear... I'm not a plumber and will hire a professional to do the install, but I want to make sure I have what I need to do this project correct.
First question... Can the Grohe thermostatic valve work for what I need? I want to be able to have all three outlets on at the same time if I want. Maybe it will work if I add three volume control valves?
Second question... I've noticed that some shower component are 1/2" and some are 3/4". Right now I have 1/2" PVC or CPVC from the old shower. I'm not really sure how well the pressure was since I'm remodeling a house I recently purchased and never actually turned on the water in the shower. I'm guessing it will need to be converted to copper or possibly PEX? Of course I will leave this up to whatever plumber I find to do. I know there will need to be some type of pressure loop configured.
Third question... Since I have so many outlets, do all the components need to be 3/4" or can they be different, 1/2" on some? Do I need all 3/4" plumbing? Does this need to run from the mains or where?
I'm trying to getting my ducks in a row and know what to expect when I get this bid out and know what aspect of work should be done. I appreciate any input!
I'm remodeling my tiled shower and will have four body jets, a handheld and a ceiling mount shower head. I need some advice. Here is what I have.
Shower Head: is a 20" stainless steel square rain shower...
Body Jets: four Danze D460258BN Parma 2-Function Wall Mount Body Spray Jets (1/2" IPS connections) ... not sure what the IPS connection is.
Handheld Shower: Danze D464401BN Showerstick Personal Shower Kit
Thermostatic Valve: Grohe 19878EN0 Brushed Nickel Europlus Shower Trim with Integrated Volume Control and 2-Way Diverter & Grohe 35026000 Groflex Universal Rough-In Box
Let's make this clear... I'm not a plumber and will hire a professional to do the install, but I want to make sure I have what I need to do this project correct.
First question... Can the Grohe thermostatic valve work for what I need? I want to be able to have all three outlets on at the same time if I want. Maybe it will work if I add three volume control valves?
Second question... I've noticed that some shower component are 1/2" and some are 3/4". Right now I have 1/2" PVC or CPVC from the old shower. I'm not really sure how well the pressure was since I'm remodeling a house I recently purchased and never actually turned on the water in the shower. I'm guessing it will need to be converted to copper or possibly PEX? Of course I will leave this up to whatever plumber I find to do. I know there will need to be some type of pressure loop configured.
Third question... Since I have so many outlets, do all the components need to be 3/4" or can they be different, 1/2" on some? Do I need all 3/4" plumbing? Does this need to run from the mains or where?
I'm trying to getting my ducks in a row and know what to expect when I get this bid out and know what aspect of work should be done. I appreciate any input!