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Ultimate Bachelor Bath (2 of 4): More Plumbing for the Steam Shower From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-110

	This old 70's bathroom was an absolute disaster ...
	until DIY's Amy Matthews came to the rescue to help the homeowner transform ...
	it into a new high-tech bathroom for the ultimate bachelor.
	In this episode an amazing fiber optic showerhead is added to this high tech bachelor's bathroom.

Materials for Plumbing Steam Shower --

Safety goggles
Hammer drill
D'VersiBit
Copper pipes
Plumber's tape
Screw gun
Screws
Gloves
Level
Marker
Anchors
Hammer

Materials for Running Supply Lines --

Shower body jets
Copper supply lines
Nail gun
Level
Plastic anchor clips
Hammer

Materials for Installing Steam Vent --

2 x 4 rafter
Speed square
Pencil
Compound miter saw
Screw gun
Screws

Materials for Installing Waterproof Shower System --

Standard, non-modified thinset
Paddle mixer
Gloves
5-gal. bucket
Sponge
3/16" V-notch trowel
Smooth finish trowel

Materials for Installing Shower Floor Pan --

1/4" x 3/8" square notch trowel
Thinset, mixed thick
Floor pan
Flange
Drain

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

More Plumbing for the Steam Shower

1. The shower system has an electronic key pad that controls the shower, body sprays, timer, and faucets. Beside the electronic key pad, there are the valves and a computer box (figure A).

2. A knee wall will be built and put in the basement underneath the shower that will house the valves and computer box. They could be placed in the wall between the shower and tub, but if they need servicing, the wall will have to be opened. When the knee wall is built, copper piping will be run down from the body jets and showerheads to the basement and tied in.

3. Build the knee wall out of 2 x 4's according to the manufacturers directions (figure B). Use green treated lumber on the bottom because it will be sitting on concrete.

4. Nail the knee wall right into the floor joists so that it will be nice and sturdy.

5. The valve box mounts right inside the knee wall with holes on the side for the connections (figure C).

6. The electronic module is mounted the same way.

7. The next step is to nail backer boards between the 2 x 4's in the shower every six inches up the wall to hold the supply lines in place. Mark the heights where the body jets will be placed.

8. Put up backer boards between the studs (figure D) to hold the supply lines in place.

9. Drop the supply lines into the previously drilled holes.

10. Make sure the copper pipes are plumb before attaching them to the backer boards with plastic anchor clips (figure E).

11. Do the same thing on the other side of the shower to run a line for the hand-held showerhead and any other supply lines.

In segment three, the contractor explains the fiber optic showerhead and the exhaust steam fan is installed.

RESOURCES :

Steam Shower Fixtures (Ondine)

Product: ESS-Steam Universal Design -- Left Plumbed
Model #: 25031BN1
Color: Brushed Nickel
Brand name: Ondine

Product: ELS 12" with Light
Model #: 25180BN1
Color: Brushed Nickel
Brand name: Ondine

Product: Riva 7 Spray Mount
Model #: B517BN1
Color: Brushed Nickel
Brand Name: Ondine

Product: 3 Riva Body Jet
Model #: 26295BN1
Color: Brushed Nickel
Brand Name: Ondine
Where available: Visit the Ondine Showers website, link below.
Interbath, Inc. (Manufacturer)
665 N. Baldwin Park Blvd.
City of Industry, CA 91746-1841
Toll-free: 800-423-9485
Website: www.ondineshowers.com

Ventilation System (Fantech)

Product: Bathroom Vent Light Kit
Model #: REG100L
Color: White

Product: Exhaust Kit for Steam Shower
Model #: DLX150L
Color: White

Product: Additional Vent-Light Fixture
Model #: VLC64
Color: White

Product: Single Port Bathroom Exhaust Kit
Model #: REG100
Color: White

Product: Electronic Pushbutton Timers
Model #: FD60EM
Color: White

Product: 8-6 Metal Increaser/Reducer
Model #: CKR86
Color: Metal

Product: Insulated Flexible Duct
Model #: FIDT6

Product: Dimmer
Model #: SCD5
Color: White

Product: 6" Wound Supply Exhaust Grill
Model #: DGD6
Color: White

Product: Galvanized Steel Roof Carp
Model #: RC8
Color: Metal

Product: Insulated Flexible Duct
Model #: FIDT4
Where available: Visit the Fantech website, link below.
Fantech, Inc.
1712 Northgate Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34234
Toll-free: 800-747-1762
Website: www.fantech.net

Steam Shower (MrSteam)
Brand name: MrSteam
Model #: MS400TC1 with BN Butler Package
Color: Brushed Nickel
Where available: Check the MrStream website for dealers, link below.
MrStream
43-20 34th St.
Long Island City, NY 11101
Toll-free: 800-767-8926
Website: www.mrstream.com

Waterproof Shower Membrane (Schluter)

Product: Kerdi Membrane
Model #: Kerdi 8.1

Product: Kerdi Shower-ST (Drainage Pan)

Product: Kerdi Drain
Model #: Kerdi 8.2
Brand name: Schluter
Where available: Visit the Schluter Systems website, link below.
Schluter Systems
194 Pleasant Ridge Rd.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-5841
Toll-free: 80-472-4588
Website: www.schluter.com

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Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
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