can the shower valve be in a different place?

[thekid]

I'm remodeling the master bath and expanding the bathroom. I'm re-plumbing the entire thing and i want to know if i can have the shower valve located away from the shower head instead of directly underneath it.

I want to put the valve on the opposite wall as to be able to turn it on and off while reaching into the shower instead of walking into the shower to turn it on.

Can i do this? Any issues with running the water lines to and from the valve to the shower head and body sprays? Am i going to lose any pressure from going around those corners with that extra piping?

here is a rough picture of what i want to do

http://www.terrylove.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5576&stc=1&d=1224120250

[Gary Swart]

There would be no problem doing what you propose. A bit unconventional maybe, but it actually makes pretty good sense to me.

[Cass]

you can run the shower head over your bed if you like...just be sure there is a drain pan under it...:)

[Basement_Lurker]

I am actually planning to do this same sort of shower fixture setup in two custom installations I am currently working on. However my shower stalls use sliding doors with the valve and sliding bar on opposite walls, meaning that the showerhead would never actually spray against a door. However your installation would leave the risk of having water spray outside the open shower door while you are turning on the valve if the last person that took a shower forgot to point the showerhead down after they were finished; but that depends on how long the shower stall is.

[jadnashua]

You'll have a lot more water trapped in the line, and it might continue to drip for awhile after you shut things off. Plus, what doesn't come out will be cold when you go back to turn it on again. Having a long run after the valve will also mean changes in the valve setting will take awhile. None of these a deal stoppers, but you need to understand the ramifications of your choice. You migth want to consider a thermostatically controlled valve. Once you find your perfect temp, you just turn the volume control on or off. It will stay the same winter/summer. With a pressure balanced valve, you'll have to remember exactly where you want it, and that will change winter to summer as the incoming cold temp changes (or you start to run out of hot).

[hj]

You can put the valve anywhere you want it, even outside the shower if it suited your purposes better.

[thekid]

Thanks guys

great info as always.

this forum has been a big help to me and this project

Ben...