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Laura1835 (VA)
Home built in 1903 - a labor of love
I am upgrading a bathroom that had separate hot/cold knobs in the shower (installed in the pre-scald-proof era). Water flow was terrific.
The bathroom was demo'd 2 weeks ago.
I am now being told that there is no piping made today that will allow this same configuration with out damage to a slew of things (meltings, backups,etc.). I am also told that they only make "T" bar piping (where hot/cold converge into 1 pipe and then head up to the shower head).
Two questions:
1. Is it true that they no longer make more of a "gradual sloped" copper fitting from each of the supply lines that head up to the shower and that the only remedy is to get a temperature diverter if one wants to keep using 2 H/C knobs (which defeats the purpose of having 2 knobs to control the temperature)? If this is the case, I will reluctantly scrap the two knobs I purchased.
2. Had wanted to add a side sprayer (just to use to clean shower) and thought a supply diverter (with trim piece) would be all that would be needed to do this (shower on/or sprayer on). I've been told, because of the "T" bar piping this too is not possible. (I did not want the control switch to be the type attached the the top of the shower head.)
The Goal:
1. Maintain water pressure to shower for sure;
2. Use H/C separate knobs to control temp;
3. Have shower sprayer (if possible)
I most appreciate any input anyone can provide including specific parts/product lines.
Many thanks -Laura
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hj (AZ)
I have absolutely no idea what you are trying to accomplish, or how you expect to do it, but there ARE "separate hot and cold faucets" if that is what you are asking. But, you cannot just buy hot and cold handles and expect to put them on the faucet you have.
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packy (MA)
as hj say, it is hard to understand what you want? anything can be done in plumbing, it is just a matter of dollars. if you are worried about changing water temperature every time you shower... get a thermostatic shower valve that you set and forget. on and off is done with a volume control (or two if you want another outlet for a personal shower)...
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