Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Installing a tub/shower faucett in a mobile home
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harleywoman
03-05-05, 01:01 PM
I have very low water pressure coming out of my shower faucett. The pressure is not even enough to keep the switch up so that the water will come out the shower head. Water pressure in the rest of the mobile home is great.
I don't know the first thing about changing the tub/shower faucett and need some help. I really can't afford to have a professional come in and fix it for me so I want to try on my own.
I was told by one person that I would have to drain my hot water heater before I start taking the faucett apart. I am so confused and really need some advice.
A big THANK YOU goes out to anyone who can assist me. :)
I don't know the first thing about changing the tub/shower faucett and need some help. I really can't afford to have a professional come in and fix it for me so I want to try on my own.
I was told by one person that I would have to drain my hot water heater before I start taking the faucett apart. I am so confused and really need some advice.
A big THANK YOU goes out to anyone who can assist me. :)
nomind
03-05-05, 06:41 PM
Hi harleywoman, and welcome to DIY Forums,
- unless you have a very unusual setup it's not necessary to drain the H/W. There should be a shutoff below or at back of tub for both waterlines. (In a mobile it may even be under the floor) If not, it's sufficient to shutoff the main water supply and the power or gas to the H/W .
This problem may lie in the actual shutoff valves for the tub, in the lines to tub faucet, or in the faucet itself. No way to tell before you take it apart. First, I would remove the outgoing lines from under tub shutoffs and check pressure there. :cool:
Do it Right - Do it once.
- unless you have a very unusual setup it's not necessary to drain the H/W. There should be a shutoff below or at back of tub for both waterlines. (In a mobile it may even be under the floor) If not, it's sufficient to shutoff the main water supply and the power or gas to the H/W .
This problem may lie in the actual shutoff valves for the tub, in the lines to tub faucet, or in the faucet itself. No way to tell before you take it apart. First, I would remove the outgoing lines from under tub shutoffs and check pressure there. :cool:
Do it Right - Do it once.