I thought this was going too well. I go to several stores and research online on replacement possibilities for the tub/shower fixtures. Don't know why I thought it would a simple thing to replace. It's only ~30 years old, corroded a little, leaks a little (more on that), and has put up one hell of a fight.
After finding that the big box stores don't sell that type of tub faucet any longer and probably never did, I jump onto the computer. After several searches I finally find it! It's a Delta model 635 or 636. I found the installation manuals, technical specs, etc. Unfortunately it was discontinued years ago with no direct replacement.
But, let's back up a little and at least get the happy stuff in there!
The drywall is going along pretty well and I Love the way those lights look! Yep, that's the exhaust fan and A/C vent cutouts.
This is the Durock that I was working on when the faucet issue put everything in full stop mode.
So here's the beast that's causing me all the heartburn. Pretty little cuss ain't it? I was REALLY hoping to NOT have to tear into this copper pipe puzzle, but such won't be the case.
It's a real mess and to really put the icing on this cake it leaks! Hence the rag tied around the one pipe. It's a very slow leak and it looks like it has been there for a very long time. I couldn't find any water damage below it which is good, but it must be fixed. Here's another view.
So always trying to find the bright side to all of this, I can now rip all of this out and install whatever I want! Except for cost, I can do anything I wish for a replacement. So it's off to HD to see what they have!
Oh yeah, one other bit of bad news. My favorite pair of slaps (flip-flops) that I have had for years finally died. They were ugly as sin but they were really comfortable. I thought the paint over-spray kind of added some class to their look. Really hated to see them go....
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