I need to switch off the water supply to my upstairs shower, its a wall mounted mixer shower with one tap for the pressure and one tap for the temperature. There is no way of getting to the pipes without taking down the tiles!
Downstairs is a combi boiler that has about 6 pipes coming out of the bottom. There are silver screw heads coming out of these pipes which do not seem to stop the water at all when turned....
There is no plumbing under the sink except for the sink taps..
Any help would really be appreciated here!
2007-05-14 03:52:38 · 6 answers · asked by billy 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Money is saved when building a house by not installing shut-off valves for bathtubs/showers. As mentioned, check on the wall on the other side of the showerhead. You will probably need to cut an access there. If so, do yourself a favor and purchase an access panel to install while you have a hole open. You will need to turn off the whole house water to work on this.
2007-05-14 04:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This doesn't sound like any type of plumbing system I've ever seen. Is this in the U.S.? When you say there are screw heads coming out of the pipes, do you mean actual slotted screw heads? When you turn them, do they screw in and out? It may be that these are just some type of plugs which could be remove and replaced with some other device that would act as a shut-off. I would take or draw a picture of these screws and go to a hardware store and see what they recommend.
2007-05-14 04:18:02 · answer #2 · answered by STEVE C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tutto correct. You may need to turn off at the main where the water meter is, possibly may have a valve where it enter the house. You need a Crescent Wrench.
Another thing you may think about. I not say it work for you, just an idea. Where is the Shower Head in relation to the wall? Instead of removing tiles and such, you may be able to remove one sheet of paneling in the adjoining room to get to your valves. If, you have sheet rock, it can be done, but, I not say which be easier, Tiles or Sheet Rock. I know wood paneling usually easy.
2007-05-14 04:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the water at your meter, go to your stationary tub and open the faucets to let the water out from the upstairs plumbing, and you're set!
when you want to turn the water back on, just leave the top floor faucets on and close the one you opened originally...turn your water back on and check upstairs to make sure all air is out of the line and the water is running clear.
2007-05-14 04:13:49 · answer #4 · answered by Cal 44109 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may need to turn your water main off completely
2007-05-14 03:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by Tutto Bene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should switch off the main water supply.
2007-05-14 04:44:46 · answer #6 · answered by knowitallwhenasked 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋