What's In a Faucet. Can I Make My Own Faucet from Various Parts?

Users who are viewing this thread

Geniescience

Homeowner
Messages
2,137
Reaction score
4
Points
0
Location
humid summers hot, humid winters cold
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!
 

NHmaster3015

Master Plumber
Messages
833
Reaction score
2
Points
0
Location
The granite state
let your imagination run wild but remember that the spout can not be able to be submersed in the sink because that causes a backflow situation. I have seen faucets fabricated from all sorts of crazy things.
 
Top
Hey, wait a minute.

This is awkward, but...

It looks like you're using an ad blocker. We get it, but (1) terrylove.com can't live without ads, and (2) ad blockers can cause issues with videos and comments. If you'd like to support the site, please allow ads.

If any particular ad is your REASON for blocking ads, please let us know. We might be able to do something about it. Thanks.
I've Disabled AdBlock    No Thanks