Standard height for shower control?

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  1. swhite63

    swhite63 New Member

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    Is there a standard height for locating a shower-only control lever? I'm converting my tub/shower unit to a shower alcove, and I know the height of the control is higher, but how much? Or maybe it's totally up to the homeowner's preference? Thanks!:confused:
     
    swhite63, Apr 23, 2007
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  2. geniescience

    geniescience Homeowner

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    ditto
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    humid summers hot, humid winters cold
    you get to choose. Whatever height you wish.
     
    geniescience, Apr 23, 2007
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  4. leejosepho

    leejosepho DIY scratch-pad engineer

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    The instructions for the one I just installed here at home say 45" to 48" for the control, and 78" for the showerhead. But like David said, you get to decide!
     
    leejosepho, Apr 23, 2007
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  5. AlwaysInHotWater

    AlwaysInHotWater New Member

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    Always, always defer to the wife when deciding height. It will make life much easier in the years to come even if you have to stoop a bit to rinse your hair.
     
    AlwaysInHotWater, Apr 23, 2007
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