[casejk]

I am unable to locate an inside water shut-off for the hot and cold water supply to the Master Bath (shower). I am about to embark on a lengthy shower renovation and I want to avoid shutting all water supply to the Villa off while performing this renovation.

[Keefelane66]

SOL you will need to shutoff water supply to whole home.
Once secure you can install shut off valves in bath with access panel, then turn water on for rest of home.

[villagetinker]

I agree with above. the pipes will be PVC and the valves can be added easily if you have any experience with glueing PVC. A word of caution, turn on the HOT and COLD water, then turn off the main valve and wait for the pressure to bleed off. Then make sure the pipes are completely DRY before gluing.

[4$ALE]

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[Topspinmo]

Well, didn’t say what model home or how old? This helps cause I’m sure something might be different for older vs new model homes? Somebody will have to shut water off usually at three points. One at meter, two just before water enters house, or three at water heater pipes the come out of wall.

Then you’ll have to lowest point turn that spigot on let pressure drain, turn shower on let that drain. What ever type of shower valve you have remove it and cap lines. Now the water will be removed from shower at that point. Now you can turn water back on at where every you shut it off at Go back to shower and Verify no leaks. Now, you are ready for the lengthy mater bath upgrade.

[retiredguy123]

Most houses in The Villages have a water shutoff valve in the garage, usually behind an access panel in the back wall. That valve will shut off the water for the entire house and the outside hose bibbs. I have never seen a house that had a shut off valve at the shower or bathtub.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I agree with above. the pipes will be PVC and the valves can be added easily if you have any experience with glueing PVC. A word of caution, turn on the HOT and COLD water, then turn off the main valve and wait for the pressure to bleed off. Then make sure the pipes are completely DRY before gluing.

You generally know more about home improvement than most, so I hesitate to correct you, but supply lines are CPVC. Drain and vent lines are generally PVC. The processes for gluing is similar, but the cement is different.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

You generally know more about home improvement than most, so I hesitate to correct you, but supply lines are CPVC. Drain and vent lines are generally PVC. The processes for gluing is similar, but the cement is different.

Excellent point, you are correct, thank you for providing the corrections.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Most houses in The Villages have a water shutoff valve in the garage, usually behind an access panel in the back wall. That valve will shut off the water for the entire house and the outside hose bibbs. I have never seen a house that had a shut off valve at the shower or bathtub.

Mine (in my courtyard villa) is on the wall of the garage facing the street, the one with windows, in the middle, about two feet off the floor. Red handle one turns ninety degrees.

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by casejk

I am unable to locate an inside water shut-off for the hot and cold water supply to the Master Bath (shower). I am about to embark on a lengthy shower renovation and I want to avoid shutting all water supply to the Villa off while performing this renovation.

Could it be the same shut off for the bathroom sink(s)?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Wondering

Could it be the same shut off for the bathroom sink(s)?

No. The bathroom sinks have two shutoff valves, one for the hot water and one for the cold water. The toilet has one shutoff valve. None of these valves have any effect on the shower or the tub.

[Lyarham]

Originally Posted by casejk

I am unable to locate an inside water shut-off for the hot and cold water supply to the Master Bath (shower). I am about to embark on a lengthy shower renovation and I want to avoid shutting all water supply to the Villa off while performing this renovation.

Cap your water supply lines with shark bite caps until you’re ready to install your new mixing valve

[elevatorman]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

You generally know more about home improvement than most, so I hesitate to correct you, but supply lines are CPVC. Drain and vent lines are generally PVC. The processes for gluing is similar, but the cement is different.

Oatey makes an All Purpose Cement. It can be used on ABS, CPVC, PVC up to 6 inches, potable, waste and irrigation.

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by casejk

I am unable to locate an inside water shut-off for the hot and cold water supply to the Master Bath (shower). I am about to embark on a lengthy shower renovation and I want to avoid shutting all water supply to the Villa off while performing this renovation.

Some showers if you take the handle and plate off have a screw driver shut off, but not all of them.

[JGibson]

Some of us have to go outside to a floor hole cover and use a special long tool to shut off water.
Or have one installed in garage or at the shower itself.