Hello,
Others have said it before, but thanks to all the experts (and to the DIYers with busted knuckles) for posting on this site. Without it, looking under "P" in the phone book would be our only course of action.
I just bought a Delta (as far as I can see, the preferred brand on the site) 1768 "Michael Graves" tub/shower valve and trim set. I got it on, ahem, eb*y (fingers are crossed) for pretty cheap, but everything appears to be there.
I'm doing a full BR re-do, so I have access to both the front and back of the plumbing. I haven't yet put up the vapor barrier/hardibacker/thinset/tile. Right now the distance from the stud (tub wall) to the center of supply line is 2.5 inches. (PIC) The tile install will add about another inch to that for a total of 3.5 inches. The distance from the front of the valve's mounting plate (which has to be flush with the finished wall) to the the center of the valve connections is about 1.25 inches.
My question: Should I re-route the supply lines (elbows?) or would it be easier (and just as secure) to use an extension kit, if one exists? Or do I need either? I read the following in the install directions:
"For walls over 1 1/2" thick, longer 10-24 escutcheon screws are required."
Maybe there's something I'm missing? Maybe the distance I have (again, approx. 3.5 inches) is within tolerances for this set?
Also, if what you see in the pic raises any flags, please fire away. Yes, that is galvanized on the lower right (hot) supply. It's galvanized into copper, then lots of joins, none of which was my doing. (NOTE: the paper towel tucked under the overflow is my way of checking for leaks. I just installed it and I'm monitoring it daily. OK, ten times daily.)
Thanks
Others have said it before, but thanks to all the experts (and to the DIYers with busted knuckles) for posting on this site. Without it, looking under "P" in the phone book would be our only course of action.
I just bought a Delta (as far as I can see, the preferred brand on the site) 1768 "Michael Graves" tub/shower valve and trim set. I got it on, ahem, eb*y (fingers are crossed) for pretty cheap, but everything appears to be there.
I'm doing a full BR re-do, so I have access to both the front and back of the plumbing. I haven't yet put up the vapor barrier/hardibacker/thinset/tile. Right now the distance from the stud (tub wall) to the center of supply line is 2.5 inches. (PIC) The tile install will add about another inch to that for a total of 3.5 inches. The distance from the front of the valve's mounting plate (which has to be flush with the finished wall) to the the center of the valve connections is about 1.25 inches.
My question: Should I re-route the supply lines (elbows?) or would it be easier (and just as secure) to use an extension kit, if one exists? Or do I need either? I read the following in the install directions:
"For walls over 1 1/2" thick, longer 10-24 escutcheon screws are required."
Maybe there's something I'm missing? Maybe the distance I have (again, approx. 3.5 inches) is within tolerances for this set?
Also, if what you see in the pic raises any flags, please fire away. Yes, that is galvanized on the lower right (hot) supply. It's galvanized into copper, then lots of joins, none of which was my doing. (NOTE: the paper towel tucked under the overflow is my way of checking for leaks. I just installed it and I'm monitoring it daily. OK, ten times daily.)
Thanks
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