hans_idle
New Member
In my bathroom, the 1/2" copper supply line that feeds the 2 sinks goes through about 5 joists that are on 16" centers. The joists are 2x10 or 2x12 (dont recall which). The longest continuous span of copper pipe (no "T" or couple in place) is about 4 feet long. Given that the holes are slightly larger than 1/2" and given that they are about the mid-point of the joist from top to bottom, I have no idea how they threaded 4 ft of copper pipe into the joist. I would think the pipe would have to bend, but it doesn't look like it was bent. Getting through the first hole would require holding the pipe at an angle. Once through the hole, because the pipe is angled, the hole in the second joist would be missed.
My issue is that I have to move the plumbing lines over. If I wanted to have 4 feet of copper pipe run through the joists, how the heck would I get it into place? Do I need to bend it slightly and then bend it back?
I guess I could use a number of smaller pieces and connect them all with couples, but that seems like the hard way.
I'm mystified as to how to do this.
-Hans
My issue is that I have to move the plumbing lines over. If I wanted to have 4 feet of copper pipe run through the joists, how the heck would I get it into place? Do I need to bend it slightly and then bend it back?
I guess I could use a number of smaller pieces and connect them all with couples, but that seems like the hard way.
I'm mystified as to how to do this.
-Hans