Originally Posted by Plumbermurrieta Pipes required include the hot and cold supply lines and a pipe leading to a shower head. A mixing valve and shower head are also needed. Air chambers may be required. Bath/shower fixtures also rate low in fixture units and are often positioned on branch drains and wet or back vented as are the sinks. Both shower stalls and tubs enter the stack at floor level or below because of the position of the floor drain trap. The faucet and shower head assembly require an open wall for installation. ...
Originally Posted by Plumbermurrieta Removing three -shower fixtures is relatively simple. The tools that you will need are basic hand tools. Once you have removed the first handle, the other two handles will come off exactly the same way as the first one did. You should be able to remove all three handles in less than 15 minutes. -Remove the indicator caps. There is a plastic cap in the center of each fixture or handle. The indicators will be C for cold, H for hot and an arrow that indicates direction for either tub ...
Originally Posted by Plumbermurrieta The biggest challenge in installing a new bathtub is getting the tub in and out of the bathroom where it will be installed. This may require opening up a wall, which adds a fair bit of complexity to this task. Before you install a new bathtub the first thing you will need to do is remove the old one. Your old bathtub is probably located between two walls with the plumbing work located on one of these walls. In most cases you will be able to simply disconnect the plumping and pull the tub ...
Originally Posted by Plumbermurrieta Boilers in general, have a long, reliable, and highly efficient service life. When combined with an Indirect Water Heater, are an EXCELLENT source of hot water for household use.
Originally Posted by Plumbermurrieta Acid can be pumped through the coil to flush out mineral deposits. If the flow has not been significantly this usually works well. This requires a specialized pump and is not a DIY project.