Can you remove a bathtub without turning off water?
Just unscrew and remove the overflow trip-plate and disconnect it from the stopper mechanism (called the bucket & wire assembly). The drain strainer can be removed from the tub drain shoe by unscrewing with a special tool called a spud wrench.
How do I turn the water off to my bathtub?
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Quote from Youtube video: So basically what you're going to have to end up doing is opening up this lid. And inside locating. Your water shut off once you've done that you can simply use your same tool that you use to open.
Do tubs need shut off valves?
Every hot line and every cold line under every sink needs a shut-off. Why don’t we install shut-off valves (on the outside of the wall) for every tub and shower, in case of a leak? Especially considering that, unlike toilets and sinks, if a shower has a leak, the pipes cannot be readily serviced.
Do showers have cut off valves?
There usually is not a shutoff valve for just the shower. The toilet has it’s own shutoff, and sinks have their own shutoffs under the sink. But tub and showers typically do not have their own shutoffs.
How do you replace a water shut off without turning off water?
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Where is the water shut off valve for my shower?
This supply valve is usually near the bottom left side of the toilet tank. For showers/tubs, look around the tub or shower for an access panel. It may be on the other side of the wall from the tub or shower.
How do I isolate my shower water supply?
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Quote from Youtube video: In the center there's a slot when it's in line with the pipe it's in the on position turning 90 degrees horizontal to the park to isolate it. This will stop the water to a tap or a shower etc.
What is a tub valve?
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Quote from Youtube video: What is a valve. The valve is the most important piece of your shower. You never see hidden behind the trim inside the wall our brass components that direct hot and cold water where to go.
Where is the main water shut off in my house?
In a basement, the shut-off valve is typically located near the front foundation wall. The water main may have come through the concrete floor or through the wall. The valve is typically located within 3 to 5 feet of where the water main enters the home.
Can I use a tub and shower valve for shower only?
Can a tub and shower faucet be used just for a shower? Although it is easier and more cost effective to use a fixture designed with only a shower head control, you can use a tub and shower faucet in a shower-only installation.
Can I remove shower cartridge without turning off water?
When you disassemble the valve to repair it water will flow unless turned off. so the answer would be No the water needs to be turned off to repair the internals of a valve.
How do you turn the water off without a valve?
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Quote from Youtube video: You can turn the screwdriver. And drop the wrench into a hard to reach small opening. Let's see this main water supply valve which is buried underground. You drop the wrench into the hole.
How do you cap off bathroom plumbing?
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Quote from Youtube video: So to be safe you need to really open the walls cap the pipes properly. You're gonna do it with soldering or sharkbite connectors.
Can you cap a water shut off valve?
It is simple: you can either cap off the water supply lines at the shut-off valves or you can plug the flexible water lines while they are still attached to the shut-off valves.
How do you cap an active water pipe?
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