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Setting Up the Catch Tray for Shower Valve Work

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What happens here

When working on a shower valve, especially in a recessed area, position the flexible catch tray by inserting its narrower end into the opening around the valve. The tray should be angled downwards, forming a funnel that directs any dropped screws or small components away from the wall cavity and towards an accessible area, such as inside the tub or onto the floor. This prevents parts from falling behind the drywall or down the tub drain. The tray is then folded up and closed around the work area to maximize its coverage and effectiveness before beginning the repair work.

Goal: Securely position the tray to catch dropped items during plumbing repairs.

Tools and materials

  • Flexible Catch Tray — To prevent small parts from being lost during plumbing repairs
  • Shower Valve Assembly — The area where the repair is being performed

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What I used to do as a plumber is we've all done it where we've undone screws or a spring or something and dropped it behind the drywall. Before I started any work on any shower valve is I would put that in, fold that up, and close that up, and then go to work on the shower. And then if I drop the screws, it's not going to fall behind the drywall, and it's not going to drop down the tub drain. And also, if you were a car guy, this is gasoline resistant, diesel resistant, automatic transmission fluid resistant, ethylene glycol resistant.

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