Project Overview
✔ Location: South Pasadena, California
✔ Contractor: LT Ross Plumbing
✔ License: CA Plumbing Contractor #1107926
This South Pasadena project involved replacing an older shower valve through front access to avoid opening the second-story exterior stucco wall.
The installation included removing the flexible connections and installing new copper piping, a remodel plate, and a new tub spout, followed by final testing.
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Work Performed
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Prepared a controlled front-access opening in the fiberglass surround
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Removed the existing shower valve and flexible connections
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Installed a new shower valve with copper piping
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Installed a remodel plate and new tub spout
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Tested the valve and connections for proper operation
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What We Found
✓ The existing shower valve no longer operated properly
✓ The homeowner could not use the tub and shower
Because the valve was located against a second-story exterior stucco wall, we planned the replacement through the fiberglass surround using careful front access and a remodel plate.
Existing Valve Connections
✓ The opening was sized for the remodel plate
✓ The existing shower valve was exposed for replacement
✓ Flexible braided connections were found inside the wall
The controlled opening provided access to remove the old valve and flexible connections before rebuilding the installation with copper piping.
Shower Valve Removal
✓ Existing shower valve removed
✓ Flexible connections removed from the wall cavity
The opening and remaining plumbing lines were prepared for the new shower valve installation.
New Shower Valve Installation
✓ New shower valve installed with copper piping
✓ Water supply and fixture connections completed
✓ New copper tub spout connection installed
The rigid copper installation replaced the previous flexible connections and prepared the shower for the remodel plate and final trim.
Completed Shower Valve Replacement
The new shower valve, remodel plate, trim, and tub spout were installed. The connections were checked for leaks, and the valve and tub/shower functions were tested for proper operation.
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Results
✓ New shower valve and copper connections installed
✓ Remodel plate, trim, and tub spout installed
✓ Second-story exterior stucco wall left intact
✓ Valve and connections tested for proper operation
The tub and shower were restored to reliable operation with a clean finished appearance around the new valve.
LT Ross Plumbing provides shower valve installation and replacement in South Pasadena, Pasadena, Altadena, and communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
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