Tub Spout Rough In Height

When installing a bathtub faucet or tub shower divertor valve the bathtub spout must terminate above the flood level rim of the bathtub a minimum of 2 inches this would place the stub out for.

Tub spout rough in height.

Diverter controls when not on the tub spout should be set just above the controls that turn on the water. The tub spout is to be no less than 6 inches and no greater than 11 inches below the valve. If the tub spout is located at 23 6 above the tub this means the faucet ends up at 34. Vertically both are about 2 to 3 inches above the drain pipe supply lines horizontal.

About 16 to 20 inches above the. The shower head normally is located 72 to. One hole is 4 inches to the right of centerline. Sink rough in details supply line height.

Industry standards place the showerhead at an average of 80 inches high or 6 feet 8 inches but it can be higher or lower based on your preference. Take into consideration whether the controls work the tub and shower since you ll want to mount them lower to accommodate tub users. If installing a slip fit tub spout connect to the valve with only copper tubing no threaded adapter is needed. Code requires that there be a 2 air gap above the overflow rim of the tub.

This applies to both showers and shower tub combinations. The point where the tub overflows onto the. The tub spout will generally be located 4 inches above the rim of the tub. I realize this is a fairly standard rough in height for tub shower faucets but we were hoping to place the faucet at a 42 rough in height as it is more convenient for showering we don t take baths often.

If installing a threaded tub spout connect to the valve with 1 2 inch pipe or 1 2 inch copper tubing with a threaded adapter. Other is 4 inches to left of.