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Shower Valve switcharoo
It’s time to swap out the old for the new. Turn water off at main supply. And with a fine metal blade we will cut the existing copper tubing 2″ from the new valve. The two way shower valve tub converter has copper fittings made that require sweated fittings as replacements. But were going with the SharkBite install because of the simple ease of mechanical fittings. Now with the 3/4″ copper tubing cut 2″away, we are ready to slip on the fittings. 
Unbelievable just push the sleeve over the pipe and bingo, we did it. No flame or soldering just post cuts clean all burrs and debris around the ends of the copper and lightly sand using fine sandpaper.
One going up to the head, another going down to the tub fill and right and left to cold and hot. After confidently connecting i will turn water back on and give a thorough inspection at all new fittings.
Set the Bathtub
Getting right to the new bathroom fixture were ready to set the tub. Kohler Bellweather apron one piece
60″ x 32″ x 15-1/2″ is the choice here and it fits great right in the back wall of the bathroom. We had to take the door and the door stop mould off to get her in there. And now we are ready to install and fasten against the stud faces. Cast iron finish its heavy and took two people so enlist a friend and use your legs every chance you get. The drain assembly was inspected and rebuilt to suite , with access to all this from the other side of the wall at the access panel. We installed a 1x ledger around the walls at the right height. after setting in place put a level on her and check for any necessary adjustments needed.
Get Ready
All picked up and tossed out, otherwise covered and thoroughly protected. Presumably all the new components have been chosen, and are on site. If not the paperwork and specification’s will be used often through this project. Toilet: 12″ center of bolt from finished wall in back, typical standard. Vanity: with or without a sink basin or countertop. Shower valve: many options here so pick what you like and consult the spec’s. Bathtub: Get measurements and spec’s per size, hopefully the bath door comes off and won’t need any more room than this.
Lets inspect the angle stop’s at the toilet and sink water supply, 1/2″ copper compression fit or possibly galvanized pipe thread to name 2 of the more common. The tubing size and the application has to be exact. Do the home work and get the correct ones.