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Tub's Air Pump and Filler From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-213

Homeowner Gary helps Amy run the connection between the tub’s air pump and the tub, using the utility closet. They then assemble the tub-filler.

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	The master bath was too cramped...
	and did not function for its homeowners.
	After a little elbow grease was applied...
	a spacious, spa-like retreat was created.
	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Materials:

Installing Track Lighting

5 gallon bucket
Allen wrench
Laser level
Screwdriver

Vanity Lighting

Pencil
Hole saw
Screwdriver
Screws
Universal mounting bracket
Remodel electrical box

Air Pump Installation

Rock saw
PVC pipe
Flexible air hose

Tub-filler Assembly

Petroleum jelly
Spanner wrench
Teflon tape
Wrench
Screwdriver
Plumber’s putty
Star wrench

Shower Door Installation

Drill
Silicone
Tape
Anchors
Wood shim
Hammer
Stainless steel screws

Air Pump Installation

1. With a rock saw, cut through drywall below the bathroom where the hose will go (figure A).

2. Cut second access hole for access to the utility closet.

3. Fish the hose through the hole to the bathroom and the other end into the utility closet (figure B).

4. Hook up the hose to the air pump.

5. Use a PVC pipe to couple the valve and the pump together (figure C).

Tub-filler Assembly

1. Rub petroleum jelly on the o-ring to ensure the seal (figure D).

2. Place the supply lines onto the pre-plumbed fixtures on the floor, and tighten with a spanner wrench (figure E).

Figure D

Figure E

3. Rub more petroleum jelly on the o-rings of the transition elbow, and tighten it onto the supply lines (figure F).

4. Attach the faucet to the elbow, tightening with a wrench (figure G).

Figure F

Figure G

5. To install the drain basket, wrap teflon tape around the threads to ensure a tight seal (figure H).

6. Apply plumber's putty to the underside of the drain (figure I), and push it into place in the tub.

7. Use a star wrench to tighten down the drain basket (figure J).

Figure H

Figure I

Figure J

RESOURCES :

Lighting
Product Name: 8' monorail
Model Number: 700M0A96S
Finish: Satin Nickel

Product Name: 4' monorail
Model Number: 700M0A48S
Finish: Satin Nickel

Product Name: End caps
Model Number: 700M0CCAPS
Finish: Satin Nickel

Product Name: 4" rigid standoff
Model Number: 700M0S04S
Finish: Satin Nickel

Product Name: 300W surface mount transformer
Model Number: 700M0SRT30DS
Finish: Satin Nickel

Product Name: FJ Tilt Fixture
Model Number: 700FJTLLTS

Product Name: Monorail connector
Model Number: 700MOCHEDS

Product Name: Cone Glass Shield
Model Number: 700LICOFR
Finish: Frost

Product Name: 12V 37W MR16, 40 deg
Model Number: 300BLV256

Product Name: 12V 37W MR16, 25 deg
Model Number: 300BLV255

Product Name: Luna bath bar
Model Number: 700BCLUN24CHL

Brand Name: Lightology
Manufacturer: Lightology
1718 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60614
Telephone: 1-773-883-6111 x277
Website: www.lightology.com
Contact: Eliza Lizars
E-mail: elizars@lightology.com

Image Series glass shower door with side panel
Model Number: IMS-180-48
Color: Clear glass, chrome finish
Brand Name: Easco
Manufacturer: Easco Shower Door Co.
3 Industrial Dr.
Vernon, NJ 07462
Telephone: 1-800-9-Shower
Website: www.easco-shower.com
Contact: Ken Spreen
E-mail: kspreen@easco-shower.com

Tub
Product Name: Balneo Sanos
Color: White
Brand Name: Bainultra

Product Name: Balneo Series waste & overflow
Color: Chrome
Brand Name: Cheviot

Manufacturer: Bain Ultra
956 Chemin Olivier
ST-Nicolas, QC 67A2N1
Telephone: 1-800-463-2187
Website: www.bainultra.com
Contact: Christie Zielinski
E-mail: czielinkski@cushmanamberg.com