Shut off valve for bathtub

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spartan1m1c7
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I'm living in a Clayton double wide that's about 3 yrs old and having trouble with a leaky bathtub faucet, cant really get anyone out here to fix it right now so I've been trying to find out if there is a shut off valve just for the bathtub faucet, I've looked underneath and checked for a panel in a closet that's behind the tub i haven't found any shut off yet. Is there even a shutoff just for the bathtub faucet?
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Harry
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Hi

Probably not. Sorry.

Harry
Aside from the roof leak, soft floors, rats, mice and bursted plumbing ........ how do you like it?
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Greg
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Hi & welcome. Mobile homes are notorious for lack of shutoffs, unless they are ordered special when built.
It would be a good idea for you to go through and add shutoffs over time. Make sure you put good quality shutoffs in, I prefer brass gate valves or 1/4 turn brass ball valves. Stay away from plastic body valves since the tend to fail when you need them most. Greg
"If I can't fix it, I can screw it up so bad no one else can either."
tritontr
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Location: Alabama

I don't believe I have ever seen a bathtub shutoff in a mobile home or site built house unless an owner specified one during construction or added one. There may be some where a local code requires them. Agree with Gregg if you install one use a quality ball valve.
Lorne
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Location: Murrells Inlet,SC

There should be an access panel at the end wall of the tub. Maybe a local handy man can pop 2 of them in.

I'm having 2 put in for my new shower. The plumber ask WHY I should want such a thing and I said, "to turn off the water", DAH.
1987 Craftsman Double Wide 42x28,w/attached 28x12 foot enclosed porch/ re-shingled 2 yrs ago. Original exterior vinyl w/no sheathing.
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flcruising
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Location: Florida Panhandle

Shutoff valves are found under sinks and toilets in all site-built homes per current building codes. Never included for a bathtub faucet unless you make a special request, but then there must be an access provided for them.
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