shower

Hi guys, I was wanting to replace my temperature control lever in the bathtub/shower because it was leaking. The problem is, no Allen key fits in the metal lever. When turning the Allen key that seems to fit, there seems to be some ticking noise but it just doesn't move the screw. Refer to the...

Hello All, Before I bring a plumber in, I would like to know if this is OK, or can be improved. This is an upstairs bathroom, and the plumbing is in a soffit that I would like to shrink in size. I noticed that the toilet horizontal pipe does not have a vent prior to when it turns vertical...

We are doing a tub to shower conversion and wanted to see if the vent setup is sufficient for a shower only drain or if we need to run a new vent for the shower (we would connect to existing vent in the attic). We already know we will have to run 2”pipe for the drain and we are comfortable with...

Hi everyone, I need help identifying what aged shower control this is so I can replace it. It's approximately 20 years old and the only identifying mark I can see says "SP" at the bottom of the trim plate. And how would I remove this valve? There's like a nut screw around the valve stem, but...

Recently, the crystal knob on my shower handle broke off and we cant seem to find a replacement. Its not one that turns left or right but more 360 degrees. I have attached pictures of the shower handle and hope someone can recommend a knob or lever that can attach to it. Thank you!

Hi everyone, Homeowner in distress here. I have two questions: I am trying to remove the cartridge that is stuck in the handle (see picture). How can I remove it without breaking it? How can I find a new handle that would be compatible with this particular type of cartridge? I am trying to keep...

I am trying to update a basement bathroom (build shower pan and tile shower). What is there right now is a 1.5-inch shower drain that is directly into the subfloor (pitched) there was metal sheeting making the walls the shower with a plastic fitted shower stall. I know most shower drains are 2"...

Hey guys, I just recently replaced the trim on one of my showers that had an American Standard A954440-0070AP cartridge and the install went great. But when I pulled the trim off my other shower I realized even though the hardware was American standard it was a different type of cartridge. I...

Hi, I discovered that a toilet in a home I rcntly purchased, when flushed, will draw the water out of the shower trap. What would cause this and is the fix worse than the problem? Thanks for any ideas. (On 4 inch concrete slab, in South Florida)

My roommate has a Pearl jacuzzi whirlpool tub, and the shower diverter valve is unlike any I have seen or really have had experience with. The tub itself has a two valve hot and cold, but going down the line there is the shower diverter, and it looks like it acts as a gate valve of sorts. As I...

Hi folks, I have a single shower mixing valve that doesn't mix any longer. I've removed the cartridge but can't identify it. Been to 2 plumbing supply stores and no luck there either. Going through previous posts, it looks like a Sayco or a Aquabrass cartridge to me but I'm not sure and I...

I'm trying to install a Toto Diverter Toto THU4131 As when I turn to the tub i still get water come from the shower head and vice versa. Could it be anything else other than the diverter? Any way, I purchased a new toto diverter and it comes in 4 parts. The brass cylinder, a rubber plug, a...

We are installing a new shower arm, and kept the Old Shower Arm plate, since it was larger and covered the original shower hole wall. However the new shower arm is smaller radius, so I see a noticeable gap in the internal hole (green box). It isn't as snug as previous. The picture quality isn't...

We see this is a common issue on quite a few posts however ours is unique: Our new install of a prefab shower pan has the drain coming dead center of a joist. Today we spent 8 hours (literally) searching for answers. We found boxing and sistering and understand them all however if you take a...

Greetings everyone. I have a house originally constructed in the 1950's in Southern California. There is a shower valve that is leaking out the stem that I want to replace. I am fairly handy and want to tackle this myself. After reviewing available replacement valves at the local Ace store I...

I'm adding a toilet and Shower to my basement and I'm unsure on the venting. My vanity is on the other side of the main drain and is straight forward. Please see the diagram I've attached. I have the Toilet venting up through the wall between the shower and toilet, and the shower emptying...

I have a Shower Diverter that keeps breaking. Last one, I had for 10 years, and it got stuck, or sprays water between the Shower head and faucet. So plumbers replaced it, 2 more in fact, and the same issue. I promise I am not pulling the shower head hard, never broke this many shower diverters...

Hello, I'm a DIY person and I'm having trouble turning off my water to my shower head. My problem started when I was cleaning the shower. I knocked the shower arm and the arm started leaking. I turn off the water and removed the threads with a nipple extractor. Replaced the shower arm and...

Hi So my tenants noticed recently that the hot water in their shower will turn ice cold after about 5-7 minutes and not really get hot again. After testing a bit I noticed the shower water would stay nice and hot for as long as we needed if the sink was also turned hot while the shower was on...

I am trying to replace an old shower valve after a remodel. It is a single handle valve. I have not been able to find any similar looking ones online. Can anyone tell me what brand this is so I can buy new parts? Also do I still need to take out the white plastic piece and other pieces before...