# Canadian Shower Question **URL:** \ **Category:** Canadian Home Inspectors\ **Created:** [March 14, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539 "2011-03-14T00:05:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rernst1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rernst1/32/176650_2.png) [@rernst1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rernst1)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/1 "2011-03-14T00:05:37Z")
I’ve had a question that has been unanswered for some time. I’ve asked some Canadians I know but they haven’t been able to give me an answer. I’ve seen several home improvement shows filmed in Canada that show a tub spout in the shower. Looks like most of the time it’s like a foot or less off the shower floor. What’s the reason for this? ---
**Author:** ![rcooke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rcooke/32/57038_2.png) [@rcooke](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rcooke)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/2 "2011-03-14T00:19:20Z")
I did It to my new shower I put in . One great for washing the Dog. Great to fill a pail of water . Great to set temperature of the shower before sending the water up . No idea why more do not do it . Hope this helps… Roy Picture added from basement shower ![100_6672.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/9/3/930d9a1c8127257ac2eec60b21ee688c0a5abfa9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![vmitchinson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/vmitchinson/32/1605_2.png) [@vmitchinson](https://forum.nachi.org/u/vmitchinson)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/3 "2011-03-14T00:20:10Z")
Have you got a picture of it? ---
**Author:** ![aspisak](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/aspisak/32/240189_2.png) [@aspisak](https://forum.nachi.org/u/aspisak)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/4 "2011-03-14T01:38:46Z")
Often refered to as a toe tester, so you can test the water temperature before you enter the shower. Allan ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/5 "2011-03-14T02:41:05Z")
Very interesting. I have not yet seen this in the US. Has anyone else? Is there a code preventing this in the US? ---
**Author:** ![mbeauchemin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mbeauchemin/32/137992_2.png) [@mbeauchemin](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mbeauchemin)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/6 "2011-03-14T03:08:09Z")
Called a toe warmer, You adjust the temperature then you shower. Some don’t install them. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mellison](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mellison/32/486_2.png) [@mellison](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mellison)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/7 "2011-03-14T03:42:11Z")
Like Roy said, great for temp testing and utility. One client said she liked having it for cleaning the shower itself. ---
**Author:** ![rernst1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rernst1/32/176650_2.png) [@rernst1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rernst1)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/8 "2011-03-14T03:50:34Z")
Thanks for the info. I have yet to see one myself but now it makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![vmitchinson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/vmitchinson/32/1605_2.png) [@vmitchinson](https://forum.nachi.org/u/vmitchinson)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/9 "2011-03-15T17:09:32Z")
I’ve never seen one before. That’s why I asked for the picture. Thanks Roy. Looks like a good idea. Wonder why there are not used more often? ---
**Author:** ![rcooke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rcooke/32/57038_2.png) [@rcooke](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rcooke)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/10 "2011-03-15T17:23:38Z")
> [@vmitchinson](#): > > I’ve never seen one before. That’s why I asked for the picture. Thanks Roy. Looks like a good idea. Wonder why there are not used more often? No idea I have never seen one either . I bough the kit and saw the Spigot and like you thought it was a good idea so in it went . My son-in-law was the first to use it and he was impressed big time . ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/11 "2011-03-15T17:31:21Z")
> [@rcooke](#): > > No idea I have never seen one either . > I bough the kit and saw the Spigot and like you thought it was a good idea so in it went . > My son-in-law was the first to use it and he was impressed big time . Not \*trying \*to be a smart\*\*s, but I think you guys in Canada are being had! In the U.S., those kits you are referring to are called \*Tub and Shower Faucets. \* > **[Faucet Direct – Your Online Faucet Showroom](https://www.faucetdirect.com/bathtub-shower-faucets/c193)** > > Shop tub and shower faucets at FaucetDirect.com. All your bathroom faucets including tub and shower faucets, tub faucets, bath tub faucets. :p:twisted:😉 ---
**Author:** ![rcooke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rcooke/32/57038_2.png) [@rcooke](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rcooke)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/12 "2011-03-15T17:38:03Z")
> [@jjonas](#): > > Not \*trying \*to be a smart\*\*s, but I think you guys in Canada are being had! > > In the U.S., those kits you are referring to are called \*Tub and Shower Faucets. \* > > [Tub and Shower Faucets - Bathtub & Shower Faucet](http://www.faucetdirect.com/bathtub-shower-faucets/c193) > > :p:twisted:😉 I have never seen a shower set up this way. How Many have you seen in your Inspections . Looks like most have never seen one. … Roy ---
**Author:** ![rcooke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rcooke/32/57038_2.png) [@rcooke](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rcooke)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/13 "2011-03-15T17:40:34Z")
> [@jjonas](#): > > Not \*trying \*to be a smart\*\*s, but I think you guys in Canada are being had! > > In the U.S., those kits you are referring to are called \*Tub and Shower Faucets. \* > > [http://www.faucetdirect.com/bathtub-shower-faucets/c193](http://www.faucetdirect.com/bathtub-shower-faucets/c193) > > :p:twisted:😉 See your post says Bathtub I have never seen one in a shower Stall. How many have you seen in a shower stall ---
**Author:** ![mellison](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mellison/32/486_2.png) [@mellison](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mellison)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/14 "2011-03-15T18:54:21Z")
I see them in about 75% of stand alone showers. That percentage drops to maybe 40% in remodelled/aftermarket showers ---
**Author:** ![rcooke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rcooke/32/57038_2.png) [@rcooke](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rcooke)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/15 "2011-03-15T19:00:35Z")
Thanks Mark I guess we live a sheltered Life in the small town… Roy ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/16 "2011-03-15T19:15:43Z")
> [@rcooke](#): > > See your post says Bathtub > I have never seen one in a shower Stall. > How many have you seen in a shower stall I have never seen one in my entire life. ---
**Author:** ![dedwards](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e95f7d/32.png) [@dedwards](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dedwards)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/17 "2011-03-15T21:34:34Z")
I see these more often than not. Never thought it was very practical. I just stick my hand under the shower to test the temp. But if it is there, I test it and move on. I figured most plumbers look at it and say to themselves. “What the hell am I suppose to do with this faucet?” “hell, just stick it in there and lets go to lunch.” You can’t see it from my house" ---
**Author:** ![smay](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/smay/32/1171_2.png) [@smay](https://forum.nachi.org/u/smay)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/18 "2011-03-21T15:54:39Z")
We installed them on every bathroom shower reno. I always asked my customer first but exactly as quoted it is referred to a toe tester or temperature tester by my Master Plumber. ---
**Author:** ![gluck](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gluck/32/1787_2.png) [@gluck](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gluck)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/19 "2011-03-23T13:39:54Z")
All single control valve bodies have four ports - two in and two out. When I have installed them in showers I inevitably come to the point where I have to decide what to do with the second ‘out port’ having already used one for the shower head. After realizing that I don’t have the proper termination for the port and the liberal application of specific plumbers language ( "\*&$&#!\*\*&!!!:shock:) it seems easier to install the spigot and be done with it than it is to run down to the local big box to by the termination. Then I justify it by saying it is a ‘toe warmer’ or a ‘bucket filler’ and it becomes an added value feature!😃 ---
**Author:** ![Kotan\_MJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/cab0a1/32.png) [@Kotan\_MJ](https://forum.nachi.org/u/Kotan_MJ)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539/20 "2015-09-10T01:31:28Z")
> [@jjonas](#): > > Not \*trying \*to be a smart\*\*s, but I think you guys in Canada are being had! > > In the U.S., those kits you are referring to are called \*Tub and Shower Faucets. \* > > [Tub and Shower Faucets - Bathtub & Shower Faucet](http://www.faucetdirect.com/bathtub-shower-faucets/c193) > > :p:twisted:😉 The item you include in your link is a basic tub/shower combination. The item referenced in this thread is in fact a tub-style spigot installed just above floor level in a shower stall. This spigot is identical to the ones in a regular bathtub. It is not used to run a bath or to fill a bucket in Texas. The one I saw in Sugar Land, TX, in a private home, is in a shower stall and is less than 6" above the floor. When I asked the homeowners about it they said they had never seen one prior to moving to Texas but a number of homes they have visited include one. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/canadian-shower-question/57539.md?page=2)