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Posted by Speedy Jim on March 7, 2006, 12:35 pm
Lee wrote:
> I am considering converting my two handle tub/shower setup to a single
> handle style. The 1/2 inch copper supply lines were joined to the old
> faucet via unions, thus I currently have threaded ends on both the hot
> and cold supplys. In the interest of an easy install, is there anything
> wrong with using some of those flexible copper lines (like are so
> popular in water heater installs) to just extend the supplys and turn
> the 90 to attach to the new single handle valve fittings? Are these
> even available in a 1/2 inch flavor? Is there some other acceptable
> threaded solution or is the "sweat" option the "hands-down" best way to
> do this job?
>
> thanks,
>
> Lee
>
I would never, ever use a flex in a concealed location.
A union is OK if they would help you preassemble the
piping to the control. Better though is to sweat
everything in place. (Remember to remove the "guts"
of the control to avoid overheating it.
If you do use a torch inside the wall, place heat
barriers around the work and wet down any studs, etc.
Jim
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> handle style. The 1/2 inch copper supply lines were joined to the old
> faucet via unions, thus I currently have threaded ends on both the hot
> and cold supplys. In the interest of an easy install, is there anything
> wrong with using some of those flexible copper lines (like are so
> popular in water heater installs) to just extend the supplys and turn
> the 90 to attach to the new single handle valve fittings? Are these
> even available in a 1/2 inch flavor? Is there some other acceptable
> threaded solution or is the "sweat" option the "hands-down" best way to
> do this job?
>
> thanks,
>
> Lee
>