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Shut off valve for bathtub
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:26 pm
by spartan1m1c7
I'm living in a Clayton double wide that's about 3 yrs old and having trouble with a leaky bathtub faucet, cant really get anyone out here to fix it right now so I've been trying to find out if there is a shut off valve just for the bathtub faucet, I've looked underneath and checked for a panel in a closet that's behind the tub i haven't found any shut off yet. Is there even a shutoff just for the bathtub faucet?
RE: Shut off valve for bathtub
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:30 pm
by Harry
Hi
Probably not. Sorry.
Harry
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:47 pm
by Greg
Hi & welcome. Mobile homes are notorious for lack of shutoffs, unless they are ordered special when built.
It would be a good idea for you to go through and add shutoffs over time. Make sure you put good quality shutoffs in, I prefer brass gate valves or 1/4 turn brass ball valves. Stay away from plastic body valves since the tend to fail when you need them most. Greg
RE: Shut off valve for bathtub
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:58 pm
by tritontr
I don't believe I have ever seen a bathtub shutoff in a mobile home or site built house unless an owner specified one during construction or added one. There may be some where a local code requires them. Agree with Gregg if you install one use a quality ball valve.
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:59 pm
by Lorne
There should be an access panel at the end wall of the tub. Maybe a local handy man can pop 2 of them in.
I'm having 2 put in for my new shower. The plumber ask WHY I should want such a thing and I said, "to turn off the water", DAH.
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:28 am
by flcruising
Shutoff valves are found under sinks and toilets in all site-built homes per current building codes. Never included for a bathtub faucet unless you make a special request, but then there must be an access provided for them.