I am installing a compression angle stop valve on a new, capped off 1/2" copper stub out for a toilet. Never done it before, but I know it is not that difficult for the average homeowner. My three questions:
1) Can I cut the the copper stub out to size with a hacksaw, or should I buy a pipe cutter for this one job?
2) How tight should I tighten the nut with the compression ring? I am always worried about overtightening, which is what I tend to do.
3) The toilet literature says to use a 3/8" to 7/8" flex. Shouldn't I use a 1/2" to 7/8" flex, to allow a faster fill? Does it really matter?
Thanks so much!
Pete
1) Can I cut the the copper stub out to size with a hacksaw, or should I buy a pipe cutter for this one job?
2) How tight should I tighten the nut with the compression ring? I am always worried about overtightening, which is what I tend to do.
3) The toilet literature says to use a 3/8" to 7/8" flex. Shouldn't I use a 1/2" to 7/8" flex, to allow a faster fill? Does it really matter?
Thanks so much!
Pete