Posted by Terry Love on May 29, 1998 at 09:30:46:
In Reply to: Shower faucet mounting posted by Rick on May 29, 1998 at 04:47:39:
: Terry,
: I'm putting in a shower stall in a remodeled bathroom I would like to know where to put the next stud in reference to the mixer. Any advice would be appreciated.
: Rick
Rick,
My preference for shower valves is to have the studs spaced on both sides of the valve, about 12" on center.
The shower head would attach to a drop ear 90 el fitting attached to a 2x4 screwed or nailed between the two studs on center. ( 76" high ) I would locate the next 2x4 backing near the valve and secure with plastic pipe straps. The water pipes do a fine job securing the valve in place.
Regards,
Terry