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Rough-In Shower Plumbing How to rough-in new control valves From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-308

Before beginning to tile the shower, Amy and homeowner CeLois remove the old plumbing and rough-in the new control valves.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Materials:

close-quarter tubing cutter
screw gun
flux
solder
torch
safety glasses
teflon tape

Rough-In Shower Plumbing

1. Cut the old supply lines with a close-quarter tubing cutter (figure A)

2. Run new copper supply lines for the control valve.

3. Attach the control valve to a backer board (figure B).

4. Flux the copper and fittings, then solder all the joints (figure C).

5. Wrap teflon tape around the threaded copper fittings (figure D) and hand-tighten them to the valve, then use adjustable wrenches to make the seal water-tight (figure E).

Figure D

Figure E

RESOURCES :

Grohtherm Thermostat Rough-In
Model #: 34 122 000

Atrio Integrated Trim w/Trio Spoke Handles
Model #: 19 169 000
Color: Chrome

Freehander Shower System
Model Number: 27 007 000
Color: Chrome

Brand Name: GROHE
Visit www.groheamerica.com for local distributors
and dealers.

Tile
14"x14" unpolished
Brand Name: Empire
Model #: VS87
Color: Empress Silver

1"x1" mosaic
Brand Name: Illuminessence Water Crystal Mosaics
Model #: WCB5
Color: Seafoam
Available at Home Depot and EXPO Design Centers.

Manufacturer: Crossville Inc.
Website: www.crossvilleinc.com