Code For Whirlpool Bathtub Fixture Placement

Holmstedt

I am looking for the code for whirlpool bathtub fixture placement. I was sure there were more than just 416.0 regarding separate handle placement.

Ron The Plumber

Cold is always on the right and hot on the left, it don't matter how you look at it..

Holmstedt

Yeah I know but my GC wants me to show him so he can show the homeowner. The handles are correct if you are standing outside the tub but she wants them to be switched so they are correct when she is in the tub. She called Price Pfister and they told her same thing you said. I thought there was an "alternate method" for tubs that have spout on one side and the handles on the other. Spout is deck mounted on the corner and the handles are on the side.

Ron The Plumber

From my understanding from the inspectors here, there correct if you standing in the tub, not viewing them from the outside. Sorry if my last post sounded different. If viewing them from outside cold is on the left. We get nailed if there reversed. It makes sense when your in the tub so if a ho wants to adjust them while taking a bath or shower, they won't turn the hot by accident. It's all a mind game, we as humans tend to act on repetitions, we will 99% reach to the right for cold and left for hot, giving the mind a loop and one could get scalded.

neolitic

I'd tell her if she's wrong standing outside
of the tub, it won't hurt as much as
if she's wrong when she's in the tub!

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Holmstedt

I know the only reason they are giving me crap is they ran out of money. It's a $3000.00 (my cost) and the have not paid for it yet. If my guys pull it I think I'm gonna just have them bring it home for me.
(It has passed inspection here and it was tested) Thank you for your reply.

RopeaGoat

WTF guy! Your "guys" screwed up and reversed the hot and cold lines! I have to give this round to the HO. Fix the problem and you'll most likely get paid. I mean come on guy have some pride!

neolitic

Hey I got all turned around there myself!
You got it wrong.
She's got it right.
You should fix it even if you did get paid,
AND apologize for being a dumb !

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Holmstedt

OK so I switched hot & cold The GC had the tile guy come out so I didn't have to pull it. (I think it would have been eaiser) So here is my working area.

Oh and still no check...Just got off the phone with the GC and he said he is working on it...we'll see...

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Double-A

Tell your GC that is one nice access panel.

Wonder if the client will call Pfisher Price for a code section quote on access panels.

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PARA1

Please tell me thats not a AMERICAN flag being used as a dropcloth.

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neolitic

Did they change the union
to red when I wasn't watching?

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Holmstedt

It's a beach towel.

SelfContract

Flags? .. I saw everywhere on sale... from flags to mugs to shirts, pants, handkerchief to toys... to even UNDERWEAR for women too.

troubleseeker

Why not? After all, look at that beautifull access hole. And remember, both the American flag drop cloth and the access hole were probably done by the same guy who did not know hot and cold valve placements.

neolitic

Did you look at the pic?
Does your flag have white stars
in a red union?
Which country would that be?

That said, reversing the valves
is a bonehead move
for a plumber.

Oh, someone should have left an
access anyway.

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masterk

One Question. Hot supply to the toilet.

neolitic

Sure!
With a tempering valve
for the bidet!

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KillerToiletSpider

It keeps the tank from sweating in the summer.

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Double-A

And a couple of pre-flushes keep the fanny warm in the winter.

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