Geniescience
Homeowner
Flex lines go from valve (mixer or two separate valves) to the spout, more and more these days.
Roughs are not all "hard" brass these days.
In https://terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?10876-What-s-in-a-faucet
I saw
"Rough-in valves are brand specific"
also
"....valves are EXTREMELY specific to brand and model. Any attempt to rig in or use "universal" handle adapters will lead to great sorrow."
I'm not sure I understood these comments.
To me, they make sense with the hard (brass) roughs, but not with valves connected using flex lines.
Is this right or mistaken?
In other words, can I connect a valve, and a spout, using flex lines?
And in doing so, am I taking huge risks or minimal risks?
My flex lines would be above deck in a shelf (similar to K-2440, K-2443, from Kohler).
My handle would be the one sold with the valve.
All I'm seeking to do is send mixed water to a new spout, through flex lines.
I could also solder copper or brass to connect it after I get the dimensions.
Thank you!
Roughs are not all "hard" brass these days.
In https://terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?10876-What-s-in-a-faucet
I saw
"Rough-in valves are brand specific"
also
"....valves are EXTREMELY specific to brand and model. Any attempt to rig in or use "universal" handle adapters will lead to great sorrow."
I'm not sure I understood these comments.
To me, they make sense with the hard (brass) roughs, but not with valves connected using flex lines.
Is this right or mistaken?
In other words, can I connect a valve, and a spout, using flex lines?
And in doing so, am I taking huge risks or minimal risks?
My flex lines would be above deck in a shelf (similar to K-2440, K-2443, from Kohler).
My handle would be the one sold with the valve.
All I'm seeking to do is send mixed water to a new spout, through flex lines.
I could also solder copper or brass to connect it after I get the dimensions.
Thank you!