Hi,
I have a question regarding the installation of a whirlpool deck mount tub faucet, along with a separate deck mounted handshower.
I have already purchased the following faucet: Kohler Finial Traditional Deck Mount High Flow Whirlpool Faucet (K-T314-4M).
My plumber has informed me that the above faucet can not be used in conjunction with a deck mounted handshower and that I would need to purchase a completely different faucet with the handshower attached.
I called the answer center at Kohler and was told that a two-way diverter valve and handshower hose guide (K-8549) could be used along with a Persona deck-mount handshower (K-9677). I told my plumber this and he stated he would look into this, but it still probably could not be done.
He also expressed some concerns about water back flowing out of the handshower into the potable water supply. It was my understanding that a back flow preventer would take care of this problem. When I mentioned this to my plumber, he said he wasn't sure there was a back flow preventer on my handshower. Isn't this required for handshowers? If not, how can you tell which handshowers have these installed?
Any experience or tips with installing a deck mounted faucet and handshower would be appreciated. Also, are there any other products than the Kohler diverter valve/handshower that would work with my already purchased Kohler faucet or am I restricted to Kohler only? Thank you in advance for your help.
I have a question regarding the installation of a whirlpool deck mount tub faucet, along with a separate deck mounted handshower.
I have already purchased the following faucet: Kohler Finial Traditional Deck Mount High Flow Whirlpool Faucet (K-T314-4M).
My plumber has informed me that the above faucet can not be used in conjunction with a deck mounted handshower and that I would need to purchase a completely different faucet with the handshower attached.
I called the answer center at Kohler and was told that a two-way diverter valve and handshower hose guide (K-8549) could be used along with a Persona deck-mount handshower (K-9677). I told my plumber this and he stated he would look into this, but it still probably could not be done.
He also expressed some concerns about water back flowing out of the handshower into the potable water supply. It was my understanding that a back flow preventer would take care of this problem. When I mentioned this to my plumber, he said he wasn't sure there was a back flow preventer on my handshower. Isn't this required for handshowers? If not, how can you tell which handshowers have these installed?
Any experience or tips with installing a deck mounted faucet and handshower would be appreciated. Also, are there any other products than the Kohler diverter valve/handshower that would work with my already purchased Kohler faucet or am I restricted to Kohler only? Thank you in advance for your help.