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Thanks, BlueHouse. I did install the Porcher Lutezia (it's been about 2-3 years now), and am very pleased with it. No issues with performance, it looks beautiful (along with the matching pedestal...

Ok, makes sense. Can you recommend a brand for good quality ABS drains? The plumber made it sound like we had two options -- the indestructible cast iron, or flimsy ABS. Unless I can compare some...

Just had rough-in completed for new shower. The plumber is about to install the actual drain fitting onto the ABS drain pipe, and I need to choose between an ABS drain (with chrome plate stainless, I...

I'm about to set a tub w/mortar bed and have some follow-on questions to this thread. Here's the background:

-Acrylic drop-in tub, 3-wall alcove installation
-Bottom of tub is 1/2" off floor at...

I have exactly what you are describing -- we're installing it this week. It's made by Hydro Systems (www.hydrosystem.com). They do a lot of whirlpool tubs, but you can order any model without this...

This is all starting to sound very familiar... Yep - I recall having to redrill the holes, and no, I didn't have a diamond bit (*&%@#!).

If drilling the holes is the only tricky part, I'll...

I considered installing it ourselves (we installed the Pacifica, which required drilling into the concrete slab, and an unexpected and rather unattractive fix for the supply location), but frankly I...

Thanks, Jim. I think we'll close the gap a bit when it comes time to finish the wall. Anything > 2" seems really excessive.

Drilling through the tile would happen at the same time as final...

I've got the opposite problem -- just had new rough-in for Aquia, plumber put it 14" O.C. from the stud. Will this put the tank far enough from the wall to cause any problem (or just look bad)? If...

Ok, I just tried the "blind reach" method and came up with 48". Perhaps that feels natural because it's what I've come to expect from just about every shower I've used. Just another reason to stick...

Hi - I'm having a custom steam shower installed and need to specify the rough-in heights for the valves. There's a thermostatic mixer plus a combined diverter/volume control that is supposed to be...

Thanks a million! Seems to all make sense now. The planks are definitely coming out, especially since we just ripped a few more out while the plumber was here taking a look-see :)

By "extra" reinforcement, I meant in addition to 3/4 ply + backer ;-)

So here's my dilemma: If I leave the existing 3/4" planks in place, I only have 3/4" of height remaining to accomodate...

Aha - thanks. Here's my score:

Thank you for using the John Bridge Forums Deflect-O-Lator :-)

For joists that are SYP or Douglas Fir, in good condition, 9.25 inches tall, 1.5 inches wide, 16...

Thanks for the link - looks like that site has a ton of information. Couldn't find the deflecto meter though... I'll keep looking.

We are in the midst of a bathroom remodel and trying to prep the room for our plumber to do the rough-in. We removed the old tub and drum trap assembly, and the vinyl flooring, then salvaged a layer...

I'm building a new master bath with steam shower, and need to choose a manufacturer for the steam generator. I've looked at Mr. Steam, Steamist, and Kohler, and prefer the Kohler controls/fixtures,...

Does anyone else have any experience with the Porcher Lutezia? I'd really like to see an MaP rating, or other comparative data, but like the other posters I can't find this model reviewed anywhere. ...