# 2026 Remount Shower

Existing condition (spring 2025):

[![shower-large.jpeg](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/scaled-1680-/g651BSLl38ltwBbr-shower-large.jpeg)](https://wiki.futureturtles.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/g651BSLl38ltwBbr-shower-large.jpeg)

Problems:

- galvanized pipe is corroding
- too much weight hanging on ceiling (fell down in 2025)

Plan:

- Mount shower heads from the wall (on the lumbar right above the shower enclosure)
- Replace pipes for shower with PEX-B

**STATUS AS OF FALL 2025**

- **During the fall visit to the Gayflower we took down the existing showers but we didn't have time to put up new ones.**
- **If we want to get the showers working again, we'll need the following parts:**
    - **4x Standard Shower Arm (45° bend, M-M 1/2 pipe)**
    - **About 4x 3/4" - 3/4" - 1/2" reducers (sharkbite or PEX-B)**
    - **A bunch of 3/4" and 1/2" ells (sharkbite or PEX-B)**
- **Everything else we need for this project is already in the Gayflower under the sinks**
- **The condition of the Gayflower is pretty miserable; we might just build a new shower trailer. See #gayflower channel in discord for the latest discussion**

Shopping list:

**qty 4** - [1/2 in. Brass PEX-B Barb x 1/2 in. Female Pipe Thread Adapter 90-Degree Drop-Ear Elbow](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-1-2-in-Brass-PEX-B-Barb-x-1-2-in-Female-Pipe-Thread-Adapter-90-Degree-Drop-Ear-Elbow-APXDEE12/301541098?MERCH=REC-_-rv_gm_pip_rr-_-n/a-_-1-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a) - mounts the shower on the wall using screws

*or*

**qty 4** - [Sharkbite Max 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect x FIP Brass 90-Degree Drop Ear Elbow Fitting](https://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite-Max-1-2-in-Push-to-Connect-x-FIP-Brass-90-Degree-Drop-Ear-Elbow-Fitting-UR334A/326882624) - just a little bit easier to use Sharkbite

**small box** - #8 and #10 wood screws

**qty 4** - [1/2" x Close MIP Brass Hex Nipple Fitting](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-x-Close-MIP-Brass-Hex-Nipple-Fitting-802279/207176608) (or alternate 1/2" MIP x 1/2 MIP) which will connect to existing spring-loaded valves

**50' roll** - 1/2" PEX-B

**qty 10 -** [Sharkbite Max 1/2 in. Brass 90-Degree Push-to-Connect Elbow Fitting](https://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite-Max-1-2-in-Brass-90-Degree-Push-to-Connect-Elbow-Fitting-UR248A/323676174) - to connect the PEX-B back to the hot water heater

**qty 4 -** [Sharkbite Max 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect Brass Tee Fitting](https://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite-Max-1-2-in-Push-to-Connect-Brass-Tee-Fitting-UR362A/325997400) - to create tees to get water to all four shower heads

**box** - [Apollo 1/2 in. and 3/4 in. 2-in-1 PEX Pipe J-Hook Pipe Support Pro Pack (40-Pack)](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-1-2-in-and-3-4-in-2-in-1-PEX-Pipe-J-Hook-Pipe-Support-Pro-Pack-40-Pack-APXTALON40JR/305454398)

**5 -** [1" x 4" x 8' Premium Kiln Dried Board](https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-in-x-4-in-x-8-ft-Premium-Kiln-Dried-Square-Edge-Whitewood-Common-Board-914681/100023465) - as appropriate to create a nice backboard for mounting the shower heads and PEX. Get it cut in half at Home Depot so it's easier to transport