Hello. I am doing a 2nd floor master bath remodel. I am handy, but not a plumber by trade. Wife wants an external tub filler for the forthcoming freestanding tub. The floor is currently open where the tub and filler will go, so access to supply is easy. Once I attach the supply lines to the rough in tub filler base, I will then install a new floor. I will shut the house water off to attach the supply lines to the base, but can't keep the water off for a week or so while I do the new floor. Is there something very obvious I am missing as to how I can keep the water off to the filler after rough in base installation until I am ready to install the part of the filler that is visible above the floor? Thanks.
Freestanding tub filler - water shut off question
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You will need to install some shutoffs that are accessible then. Sometimes these are installed in a lav cabinet for the tub. And often a tempering valve while you are at it to prevent the hot from going over 120 degrees.
A tempering valve for a tub.
I changed out this tub spout for this longer one. It was quite a reach from the right side.
A tempering valve for a tub.
I changed out this tub spout for this longer one. It was quite a reach from the right side.
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They should come out with something better. For tub and shower faucets in the wall, you can get integral shutoffs if you want. Why not for free standing tub faucets? I do see some that come with plugs, but no shutoffs.
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Some caps on the lines might work, depending on the piping used. If the OD is standard, maybe even a Sharkbite which comes off easily when you're ready to finish things up at the end. If it won't be ugly, an access panel in the ceiling below and you could add some in-line shutoffs.
This Kohler rough uses a plug.
This Delta rough uses two plugs.
I didn't see any plugs on this Moen rough.
