Have a Roman Tub filler (grohe) with handshower/diverter
These things all need to be soldered/sweated, so I will do 3/4" stems first into brass fittings.
I'm very handy, but haven't screwed up this kind of installation before...hoping someone else has! <grin>
1. Is it okay for connections to be 90 degree bends between valves/diverter
2. Will propane work on brass? Know many recommend MAPP (can I just use my Bernzomatic torch and screw on MAPP tank...or do I need to? (I will heat up copper first, then brass, as saw plumber doing that before)
3. The tub filler has simply a treaded rod below deck...into which a 3/4" tube fits, but am wondering if I can find flexible hose with fitting to screw onto threaded part (think this is risky as it'll be buried beneath deck), and then add thread adaptor onto outlet from diverter. If all copper is best, I'm fine with that too.
4. Special tips on soldering this copper to brass...don't care about speed of doing so. I'm good at soldering, and follow the 'rules,' but don't want to have to do this part over (at $900 don't want to be buying it again.)
Thanks folks. Newbie here so be gentle...albeit honest!
BTW, already read here that Grohe is a PITA...but my wife selected this and is even worse! <grin>
Cordially,
Doug
These things all need to be soldered/sweated, so I will do 3/4" stems first into brass fittings.
I'm very handy, but haven't screwed up this kind of installation before...hoping someone else has! <grin>
1. Is it okay for connections to be 90 degree bends between valves/diverter
2. Will propane work on brass? Know many recommend MAPP (can I just use my Bernzomatic torch and screw on MAPP tank...or do I need to? (I will heat up copper first, then brass, as saw plumber doing that before)
3. The tub filler has simply a treaded rod below deck...into which a 3/4" tube fits, but am wondering if I can find flexible hose with fitting to screw onto threaded part (think this is risky as it'll be buried beneath deck), and then add thread adaptor onto outlet from diverter. If all copper is best, I'm fine with that too.
4. Special tips on soldering this copper to brass...don't care about speed of doing so. I'm good at soldering, and follow the 'rules,' but don't want to have to do this part over (at $900 don't want to be buying it again.)
Thanks folks. Newbie here so be gentle...albeit honest!
BTW, already read here that Grohe is a PITA...but my wife selected this and is even worse! <grin>
Cordially,
Doug