Nate E
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Shower:
Currently roughing-in a shower with two delta Multichoice valves (R10000-UNBX). One for a fixed shower head and one for a hand shower. I’ve read here that ideally each valve should have its own supply from the 3/4” trunk. In my case the 3/4 line is decent distance from the shower. Is the reason to run separate branches to prevent low flow when using both showers? I will be using PEX-A.
There would be quite a bit less tubing overall, and I imagine that the secondary head would get hot water faster if tees are installed near the valves. I’m wondering how experienced folks would do it.
Proposed layout with tees at valves:
Tub:
There will be a separate freestanding tub. I’m trying to decide on hardware to fill it. Due to the crazy cost of name brand dedicated tub fillers and the sketchy reliability of the cheap ones, I am leaning toward another Delta Multichoice valve with only a non-diverter type tub spout hooked up. The shower outlet would get plugged. The standard layout always has both showerhead, valve, and bath spout in line as in the screenshot from Delta. Due to a lack of vertical space on the pony wall I’m considering installing the valve and spout side-by-side. Wondering if any experienced folk see an issue with this setup.
Screenshot of tub/shower valve layout from Delta:
Proposed:
Currently roughing-in a shower with two delta Multichoice valves (R10000-UNBX). One for a fixed shower head and one for a hand shower. I’ve read here that ideally each valve should have its own supply from the 3/4” trunk. In my case the 3/4 line is decent distance from the shower. Is the reason to run separate branches to prevent low flow when using both showers? I will be using PEX-A.
There would be quite a bit less tubing overall, and I imagine that the secondary head would get hot water faster if tees are installed near the valves. I’m wondering how experienced folks would do it.
Proposed layout with tees at valves:
Tub:
There will be a separate freestanding tub. I’m trying to decide on hardware to fill it. Due to the crazy cost of name brand dedicated tub fillers and the sketchy reliability of the cheap ones, I am leaning toward another Delta Multichoice valve with only a non-diverter type tub spout hooked up. The shower outlet would get plugged. The standard layout always has both showerhead, valve, and bath spout in line as in the screenshot from Delta. Due to a lack of vertical space on the pony wall I’m considering installing the valve and spout side-by-side. Wondering if any experienced folk see an issue with this setup.
Screenshot of tub/shower valve layout from Delta:
Proposed:
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