Filling a Large Tub

11-13-2006, 11:36 PM	#1
Blaze25 Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	Filling a Large Tub I will be installing a large soaker tub (72"x36", 46 gallons). I am wondering if there are faucets that will fill the tub faster or am I constrained by the 1/2" pipe? Would it make sense to run a direct line from the basement in 3/4" pipe? The water main is 3/4" and branches off to 1/2" throughout the house.

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11-14-2006, 06:29 AM	#2
Ron The Plumber Journeyman Plumber     Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1,994	Filling a Large Tub Most of the soaker tub valves I've installed are 1/2" inlets, you could pipe 3/4" to the tub and reduce at the inlets. Get a roman tub valve, they do a good job on filling these tubs, 46 gallons to fill, hope you have a good sized water heater, 65 to 80 gal.

11-14-2006, 07:23 AM	#3
Blaze25 Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	Filling a Large Tub Ron, Thanks for the feddback! I just had a 75 gallon power vented water heater installed as I have been through the experience of having a large tub with a small heater...it wasn't fun.