BillAdams Report post Posted January 20, 2017 I just could not resist getting Janet a new shower setup. I saw it and I just had to have it (parody the insurance commercial). Janet's happy so I guess I did good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrock Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Nice enjoy it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 20, 2017 BillA. You did the cat's meow! Great. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajshepherd Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Nice work Bill, looks sharp! How is the water pressure? Improved, or the same as before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillAdams Report post Posted January 20, 2017 The water pressure is "different" as this is more of a water fall or rain type setup vs. the pressure shower head. Janet says it cleans her hair faster/better than the shower head we replaced so that's enough for me. Will I ever use the body spray? I did today, just for fun, but likely will not use it very often. No matter, the over head and the hand held sprayers are awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Where did you get that set up from? If you don't mind me asking. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillAdams Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Home Depot "on line". It is not available at the store. Shipped to me directly. The company is Valore and this is model VS-1205. The installation took more time in planning than the physical installation. It is simple and straight forward if you are even a little bit handy with tools. I had to buy a tile drill of the correct size but otherwise I had everything necessary on hand. My coach as 2 - 3 GPM water pumps. I have been thinking about upgrading to 2 - 4 GPM pumps but if the plumbing won't push more fluid I am not sure it would actually be of any benefit. Of course, that's never stopped me from trying new things, it just leaves you either happier or poorer. I like playing with stuff so failing has never been an issue. It's all a learning experience. My plumbing will handle higher pressure as well so if I could get higher volume plus some added pressure that would be awesome (or not). Can't know until you try it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Thank you, Bill. Good Luck! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Neat set up Bill! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rpelatt Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Bill, By using 2 pumps do you get more volume as well as pressure? Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillAdams Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Yes, dramatically so. I always know when 1 pump as failed as it becomes instantly obvious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Seems to me that larger water supply tank is in the offing but it sure looks great!! Bill Edwards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rpelatt Report post Posted January 21, 2017 4 hours ago, BillAdams said: Yes, dramatically so. I always know when 1 pump as failed as it becomes instantly obvious. Thanks, I have the Aquajet ARV that is supposed to put out 5.3 gpm but still find you can't turn on any faucet with the shower running or the shower turns to a mere dribble. Think the second pump would balance out the flow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 21, 2017 RSBill. His fresh water tank is a lot bigger than ours, they do that in a Prevost... Actually, everything is bigger! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillAdams Report post Posted January 21, 2017 replatt, yes, I think it would. Even with this new shower I can turn on the bathroom sink without an changes to the water flow. Just don't flush the toilet or the shower turns to scalding water! Manholt, you are also right. I think 165 gallons of fresh water is enough! Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 21, 2017 So that beautiful shower head doesn't have an equalizer valve? Or it just doesn't work to well in the coach set up? Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillAdams Report post Posted January 21, 2017 The shower is just a shower head. The water is controlled by the original on/off valve allowing an easy retro-fit. You can see the water control valve to the left of the new fixture and above that the original water output connection which we the new (silver) tubing to send the water from the old corner location to the new updated shower head location. There is no access of any kind to the old water control valve so I cannot replace it. It anything goes bad and needs replacement a wall is going to have to be removed and repaired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Bill, I think that valve can be rebuilt in place. At least Rich Trathue can, maybe you could get him to make it an episode on Ask This Old House. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillAdams Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Being as this is a 29 year old RV I think I would qualify if I could get "This Old House" to take on my upgrade project! Gotta love what Rich can do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted January 22, 2017 They need a show like that on TV. Fixing up RVs. But more down to earth unlike the last one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 22, 2017 They had one on TV? BillA. I think you have done a great job with what you have...not many 29 year old coach's rolling down the highway as often as yours does! Herman's just jealous! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 22, 2017 9 hours ago, BillAdams said: Being as this is a 29 year old RV I think I would qualify if I could get "This Old House" to take on my upgrade project! Gotta love what Rich can do! I am always amazed at how clean their work spaces are and how they make is "seem" so easy. I guess to them it is. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Bill, we haven't seen the exterior photos yet of the new paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillAdams Report post Posted January 22, 2017 No new paint. Got screwed by the painter after an 800 mile drive to get to his shop. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 22, 2017 You'll find a place in due time. When things don't work out, it's generally for the better! Just a little irritation and set back. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
