03-20-2006, 07:33 AM
Thanks, Kraniac. You are right on on all counts.
Got the escutcheons, got the cutter, got the compression fittings (5/8x3/8 angle). The hoses I have are too long-- wanna exchange it for something around a foot.
Maybe tomorrow night. The hardware is Grohe-- it was dream to install.
Do others concur that the valves shoud be right on the wall?
I'd like to do it that way but would hate to mess it up and "run out of pipe".
Yes, there is a p-trap before the flex line-- to make it all work it points toward the tub where it comes out of the pedestal hollow which is why it's not visible.
Kraniac Wrote:
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> Dont paint the copper pipes white.
>
> Go to the hardware store and get a couple of 1/2 X
> 3/8 compression cut off valves...compression is
> easiest...ask the ace guy.
>
> At the same time you purchase the cutoff valves,
> ask about an "escutcheon" for 1/2 inch copper
> pipe. An escutcheon is a finishing plate (chrome
> for you) that slips on the pipe before you install
> the cutoff valves...it makes things look nice.
>
> You need to take a pipe/tube cutter and snip those
> pipes close to the wall so your cutoffs, when
> installed, are on the wall...instead of floating
> in the air. shut off the water supply and try to
> drain any pipes above you first...keep a bucket
> handy for any extra water left in the pipes. when
> you make your snip of the pipes, be sure to leave
> enough sticking out for a) the cut off connection
> and b) the escutcheon plate...is you are curious
> as to what an escutcheon plate is then google
> it..try google images
>
> Ask the Ace guy what to do...show him your pics,
> he should set you up...
>
> I hope you installed a p-trap in that flex rig...I
> hate that stuff. Sometimes, if you measure and cut
> carefully, you can make a metal drain work in
> those situations
>
>
>
> Edited 1 times. Last edit at 03/20/06 01:14AM by
> Kraniac.
Got the escutcheons, got the cutter, got the compression fittings (5/8x3/8 angle). The hoses I have are too long-- wanna exchange it for something around a foot.
Maybe tomorrow night. The hardware is Grohe-- it was dream to install.
Do others concur that the valves shoud be right on the wall?
I'd like to do it that way but would hate to mess it up and "run out of pipe".
Yes, there is a p-trap before the flex line-- to make it all work it points toward the tub where it comes out of the pedestal hollow which is why it's not visible.
Kraniac Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Dont paint the copper pipes white.
>
> Go to the hardware store and get a couple of 1/2 X
> 3/8 compression cut off valves...compression is
> easiest...ask the ace guy.
>
> At the same time you purchase the cutoff valves,
> ask about an "escutcheon" for 1/2 inch copper
> pipe. An escutcheon is a finishing plate (chrome
> for you) that slips on the pipe before you install
> the cutoff valves...it makes things look nice.
>
> You need to take a pipe/tube cutter and snip those
> pipes close to the wall so your cutoffs, when
> installed, are on the wall...instead of floating
> in the air. shut off the water supply and try to
> drain any pipes above you first...keep a bucket
> handy for any extra water left in the pipes. when
> you make your snip of the pipes, be sure to leave
> enough sticking out for a) the cut off connection
> and b) the escutcheon plate...is you are curious
> as to what an escutcheon plate is then google
> it..try google images
>
> Ask the Ace guy what to do...show him your pics,
> he should set you up...
>
> I hope you installed a p-trap in that flex rig...I
> hate that stuff. Sometimes, if you measure and cut
> carefully, you can make a metal drain work in
> those situations
>
>
>
> Edited 1 times. Last edit at 03/20/06 01:14AM by
> Kraniac.