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   zak | May 25, 2006 09:38am | #1

   Hard to know without the dimensions of your tub.  They range from 14"-22" deep, so you'll want to go 4 or 5 inches above the tub rim.  Most companies have CAD drawings of tubs on their websites.

   zak

   "so it goes"

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   roughcut | May 25, 2006 02:19pm | #2

   Thanks Zak I did neglect to mention the tub height of 14.5 ". Looking at other installed tubs it does look to set the tub spout at about 5" above the rim. I am surprised there is not a definitive height to locate the spout and handles in the plethera of plumbing/home improvement book I have.

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   Danno | May 25, 2006 02:34pm | #3

   I would guess it is a code item to prevent back siphoning into your water supply if the tub were filled to overflowing. My code book (Michigan) says "two times the diameter of the effective opening" if it's away from a wall and three times if it's close to a wall.

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   jjones | May 25, 2006 05:19pm | #4

   as a rule of thumb i place mine so that the water discarge is1 inch above the flood rim of the fixture to prevent any type of back siphonage

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   Shacko | May 25, 2006 08:19pm | #5

   Most shower tub valves will have the info. in the box that it came in, the measurement you want is how high above the tub they recommend, not how high from the floor, from that point you can tweek it, luck.

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   DanH | May 26, 2006 12:25am | #6

   Code requires that it be at a height which will achieve optimal pain when you back into it.

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