I'm plumbing an outdoor shower and seek some pointers:
--With half inch pipe and a simple tee between the two valves, going up to the head, do I want some kind of mixing chamber, like 3/4 or 1 inch pipe, so that the temperature evens out?
--what do I gain by buying a proper shower body?
--Should I put a drain below the T (the lowest point on the lines) so that I can drain them for winter?
--If my wife is used to tying a hose in here for the garden, is there a fitting I should use on my shower? Or should I just split off in the basement and mount a separate hose bibb?
-my biggest concern is that the thing will feel flimsy/rattle around when you're yanking on the valves in the shower. Advice on making it solid as a rock? Do I want to use brass tees and elbows?
Thanks much!

note the hose cocks on bottom for service / draining

you would also have supply stop valves on the inside


under $100 - done

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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638



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That's beautiful Bernabeu, but where's the gal in the swimsuit?
Can you tell me whether the wall hangers are a standard fitting? What they're called?
Do you know where I'd get that head?
And can you give me dimensions on the head height and the separation of the feeds? I.e, is there an optimal distance for the valves, or was that just where your lines were?
Thanks much in any case. This is a great help.

your wish is my command :



pic was for design idea and shows bronze flanges - gross overkill

to keep cost down use:


or

"copper coated bell hanger"

or other type of corrosion resistant 'split ring' hanger with rod and 'floor' flange

check out the big box store

set 'rain' head at 84" to bottom of head

set conventional 'shower arm' head at 78" center of arm

other dimensions are 'to your taste', I would go 18" horizontal center-center, but it does not matter

you could also buy a cheopo two handle shower body for the 'main guts' and build out the rest to suit

you can spend $75 up to $3000 for an outdoor shower

homemade soldered copper will 'weather' to a pleasing patina

take your time

good luck

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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638



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Thanks much for the excellent advice and details.
This is my first visit to this forum and the generosity and ingenuity are really impressive.
I will post a photo when I'm done-- a little out of focus, so youall wont see my long solder drips



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No need for solder drips- wipe across joint with cloth before cooling.