I have a water heater (pictured below) that I need to replace. When I replace it, I will be putting in a taller water heater, which means that I have to cut some copper and make the shut off valve to my water heater higher. No issues there.
However, the wall behind the water heater to the right is a powder room. When I cut the copper pipe as needed to fit the new water heater, I was thinking of adding a T on the cold and hot so that I can run a supply to that powder room.
The pipe above the water heater is 3/4.
* I live in Indiana if that matters on code for anything.
Above Water Heater
Below Water Heater
However, the wall behind the water heater to the right is a powder room. When I cut the copper pipe as needed to fit the new water heater, I was thinking of adding a T on the cold and hot so that I can run a supply to that powder room.
The pipe above the water heater is 3/4.
- What size line do I need to run to the powder room when I put in the 'T''s? (Not sure if this matters, but its not going to be a powder room that is heavily used)...will 1/2 inch be all I need to run the supply?
- Is there any issues putting a 'T' in the lines above the water heater? (I am thinking that since I have to cut already for the water heater, I might as well just put the T where I cut)
* I live in Indiana if that matters on code for anything.
Above Water Heater
Below Water Heater