Balancing Valve Installation Problem
Balancing valve installation problem. I am remodeling my bathroom and am installing a new balancing valve. I was planning on using pex between the faucet and shower head connection. The valve will be installed in a wall with a standard 2 x 4 studs. My problem is finding a mounting bracket that will work with the Kohler faucet. The bracket Roblane Universal E-Z Mount provided by the plumbing store will not work due to the 2 x 4 wall. Does anyone know of any other brackets that may be available or how I can mount the valve? The new balancing valve only provide approximately ½â€ clearance behind the valve. Right now it looks like I might have to use copper tubing between the faucet and shower head to get the proper rigid support.
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Pretty hard to offer advice with no clue what your Kohler valve looks like nor what a Roblane Universal E-Z Mount looks like.
What do the Kohler folks suggest?
"...will not work due to the 2 x 4 wall."
I've never heard of a shower valve that can't be installed in a 2x4 wall. Are you sure you are installing so the bezel will be flush with the finished surface?
I just installed a Moen valve, with a sweated copper shower head riser. I installed the valve and then shot in a backer block afterward then used 2 1/2" screws through the mounting ears to secure the valve to the block. For the shower head I shot in a block at the appropriate height and screwed the brass elbow to it,
I always mount the showerhead drop ear elbow and the valve assembly to wooden crosspieces.
I always use copper between the showerhead and valve.
The block for the valve assembly usually has to be cut, routed, whatever to get the right fit. Screw everything together and then install between the vertical 2x4s on the back of the shower and attach with PL and screws or nails.
Shim between the shower enclosure and the valve to provide solid backing when tightening the face plate.
You should be able to mount any valve between 2x4 studs.