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Steam Unit Installation How to install a shower steam generator From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-311

Amy and Carolyn install a steam generator in the newly framed-in shower.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Materials:

1/2" copper
pipe cutter
copper fittings
flux
torch
solder
safety glasses
Teflon tape
Teflon paste
crescent wrench
impact driver

Steam Unit Installation

1. Cut copper stubs to make unions to attach to the generator (figure A). Add flux to the stub, union and male nipple and solder the joints (figure B).

2. Wrap threaded ends with Teflon tape (figure C), attach to the steam unit and tighten with a crescent wrench.

3. Cut and dryfit all copper tubing and fittings together (figure D), then solder the joints.

RESOURCES :

Steam Shower
Steam Generator
Model #: MS225TC1

Tempo Plus Time & Temperature Control
Model #: MSTPLUS-PC
Color: Polished Chrome

Autoflush Automatic Drain Valve System
Model #: MS81500S

Brand Name: Mr. Steam
Website: www.mrsteam.com

Tile
Field Tile 3"x3"
Model #: Floor Tile
Color: 230 Matte Green

Field Tile 3"x3"
Model #: Single Bullnose
Color: 230 Matte Green

Brand Name: North Prairie Tileworks, Inc.
Website: www.handmadetile.com

GUESTS :
Mark Torgeson, Contractor
Northern Star Construction
1632 W. 26th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Telephone: 1-612-817-7406