Source for Copper Finish Drain Parts

Can someone give me a source of drain parts with a copper finish?

I have a wall mounted sink with copper fixtures. The exposed P-Trap and supply lines have a matching copper finish. However, the plumber had to use 2 - 45 degree parts (whatever they are called) to make the installation in close quarters and they are the standard chrome finish. I have been unable to find a source for replacements in the copper finish. Can anyone help?

Thanks!

gksmith6 said:

Can someone give me a source of drain parts with a copper finish?

I have a wall mounted sink with copper fixtures. The exposed P-Trap and supply lines have a matching copper finish. However, the plumber had to use 2 - 45 degree parts (whatever they are called) to make the installation in close quarters and they are the standard chrome finish. I have been unable to find a source for replacements in the copper finish. Can anyone help?

Thanks!

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Here's an idea.
Get him to use DWV copper, it will cost you as an add-on, extra work...ask that he solder it as NEATLY as possible.
BUT, before doing that you'll need to find some kind of appropriate clear coating that will keep it from "greening" over time...also you'll need to be mindful of coating desanco's & removable parts.
Just threw the idea out...haven't done it myself, BUT I have seen copper pipe & fittings used in public places for deco.

Zowie, what a strange question - I have to assume you mean brass finish?

Anyways, you should be able to find drain tubing in either finish, at just about any plumbing supply store. If you can't find it... where are you shopping?

A quick google search came up with this site. Maybe it will help.
Jon

It would probably help if I posted the link. I do that all the time.

http://www.elkhartproducts.com/solder-joint/inventory.cfm?cat=31

Jon

Slipjoint copper... I never knew there was such a thing, I thought all copper drainpipe was sweat.

Still think the OP's talking about your everyday brass finish, though.

copper to bronze finish

i need to know about turning a sweat copper installation into a bronzed or brassed one, using some topical application of something or other like a strong base (alkaline PH). I have a project that needs doing. So, if you timeline is similar to mine, we'll be in synch together. Grumpy mentioned soldering copper afterwards, but I think the heat may hurt the finish. I'm looking into turning copper into something slightly more bronze or brass on the surface only, with a chemical reaction caused by a strong chemical.

The problem with copper is that its normal finish mottles over time. And can corrode (go green) too.

david

frenchie said:

Slipjoint copper... I never knew there was such a thing, I thought all copper drainpipe was sweat.

Still think the OP's talking about your everyday brass finish, though.

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I think you might be right...would be nice if they had pics.