Thetype of systemthat you install is going to dictate in large part where you end up putting it. So, if you are unsure about this part of the job then I would suggest hiring a professional instead rather than trying to accomplish the task on your own. It’s better to be safe than s...
How to Install a Union To install a copper pipe union, begin by sweat-soldering the male shoulder onto one pipe as described above. Then slip the nut onto the adjoining pipe and solder the female shoulder onto the pipe’s end. Let the pipes cool. Then push the male and female parts to...
Step 1 - Add the Valve Once you have turned off the water supply, cut off your copper pipe where it is about to meet the PVC. Make sure that the pipes are dry inside before proceeding. You may need to sand the copper lightly to smooth it down. Push the adapter valve into the coppe...
water supply tubes and other plumbing fittings. The valve (or other part) has a port where the pipe slips in, and the port has male threads on the outside. Before you fit the parts together, you slide a compression nut and a compression ring onto the end of the pipe...
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Make sure you buy a new faucet that will fit over the copper pipe and sit flush with the wall once connected. Finally, look to see if your bathtub faucet has a diverter. This is usually a small plunger on the faucet itself that directs the water up to your showerhead. If your old...
How to Install a Slip-On Tub Spout Step 1: Check to make sure the pipe coming from the wall is the correct size. For slip-on tub spouts, your copper pipe should be a minimum 1" and a maximum 2-7/8" in length, depending on the tub spout. Refer to the manufacturer's specification...
Learn to install a compression supply stop valve on a 1/2 in. copper stub-out. Use a compression angle stop or a straight stop valve to make the connections quicker with SharkBite. Prepare for Installation Before you begin, check to see if your stub-out comes out of the wall or floor....
Copper-to-plastic adapter Plastic pipe primer Plastic pipe cement Tongue-and-groove pliers Tip You can also use a compression tee to tee a plastic pipe into a copper one or vice versa. Warning Verify the pipes run straight or parallel, depending on your configuration, or the compression...
Soldering copper tubing and fittings is really one of the easiest building skills to acquire. You can use soldered fittings to connect to the house’s plumbing, to install a shutoff valve in the cold-water line leading to the heater, and to connect the T&P valve.To solder, all you nee...