Hi to all,
My first post on here.. hope i'll get some help on some of my questions..
I'm starting to remodel my bathroom and want to make sure i plan everything ahead. bare with me i'll have many questions and hope you guys can help me..
Previously the bathroom had only a jet bath and i'm now adding a custom tiled shower.
Plumbing runs on 1/2 copper lines.
Tub moves a bit so the drain has to be moved too
#1 If the drain that was already in places is realy close to were it was before but that the P-trap is not right after the tub drain but maybe a foot further... does this makes a big difference or it as to be right underneat it ?
The shower i am installing will the the following :
1 rain shower kohler watertile (see here)
3 or 4 Kohler watertile bodysprays (see here)
1 regular Showerhead
I will use 3 volume control valves for those items and will be all tied up to a thermostatic valve
#2 I'm worried that a 1/2 pipe won't be enough for this type of system and that the pressure won't be enough... i know for the bodysparays i'm supposed to do a pressure balancing loop. any suggestions??? comments ?
i'm pretty close to the water heater if that makes a difference.
#3 since i have no previous experience in this... could all these devices should be run on 1 water line or on multiples ?
#4 what about the shower drain.. all plumbing surounding this area is 1 1/2.. is having a 2" drain that neccessary ?
#5 i thought of running PEX instead of copper... would this be a good idea ? or should i just stay with copper ?
#6 the thermostatic valvel that i looked at are kohler too.. they come or in 1/2" or 3/4". could i use a 3/4 valve with fittings on the water feed? would that help the output ?
If you want you can look at the specs of the kohler devices i mentionned maybe that will help you in knowing what is needed
I really thank you all for you help
Alex
My first post on here.. hope i'll get some help on some of my questions..
I'm starting to remodel my bathroom and want to make sure i plan everything ahead. bare with me i'll have many questions and hope you guys can help me..
Previously the bathroom had only a jet bath and i'm now adding a custom tiled shower.
Plumbing runs on 1/2 copper lines.
Tub moves a bit so the drain has to be moved too
#1 If the drain that was already in places is realy close to were it was before but that the P-trap is not right after the tub drain but maybe a foot further... does this makes a big difference or it as to be right underneat it ?
The shower i am installing will the the following :
1 rain shower kohler watertile (see here)
3 or 4 Kohler watertile bodysprays (see here)
1 regular Showerhead
I will use 3 volume control valves for those items and will be all tied up to a thermostatic valve
#2 I'm worried that a 1/2 pipe won't be enough for this type of system and that the pressure won't be enough... i know for the bodysparays i'm supposed to do a pressure balancing loop. any suggestions??? comments ?
i'm pretty close to the water heater if that makes a difference.
#3 since i have no previous experience in this... could all these devices should be run on 1 water line or on multiples ?
#4 what about the shower drain.. all plumbing surounding this area is 1 1/2.. is having a 2" drain that neccessary ?
#5 i thought of running PEX instead of copper... would this be a good idea ? or should i just stay with copper ?
#6 the thermostatic valvel that i looked at are kohler too.. they come or in 1/2" or 3/4". could i use a 3/4 valve with fittings on the water feed? would that help the output ?
If you want you can look at the specs of the kohler devices i mentionned maybe that will help you in knowing what is needed
I really thank you all for you help
Alex