Jacob Robinson
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This is my fisrt post although I have been reading for reference on here for a while, Great Site!
My question is: I am helping a friend add a bathroom in his basement and I have a couple things to ask/confirm.
1.) I am using Delta's Multi Choice R1000-UNBX and I was wondering in a shower only application If I should use the Tub outlet for the shower, or does the showerhead limit the flow so it does not matter what is being supplied to it?
2.) When plugging the un-used outlet on the rough-in valve is it best to use a brass cap with teflon tape or solder in copper tube with a cap on it?
3.) On the drop ear elbow for the shower head what should be used for rough-in until the tile shower is installed? I was thinking a piece of Black Iron Pipe with a cap, but will this cause reactivity problems with the copper if it is left in for an extended period of time (6 months or so, it is a weekend only diy job)
4.) Is Teflon tape sufficient for sealing pipe threads on water fittings like shower heads? Or should an actual paste-like thread sealant be used?
Thanks for your input,
Jake
My question is: I am helping a friend add a bathroom in his basement and I have a couple things to ask/confirm.
1.) I am using Delta's Multi Choice R1000-UNBX and I was wondering in a shower only application If I should use the Tub outlet for the shower, or does the showerhead limit the flow so it does not matter what is being supplied to it?
2.) When plugging the un-used outlet on the rough-in valve is it best to use a brass cap with teflon tape or solder in copper tube with a cap on it?
3.) On the drop ear elbow for the shower head what should be used for rough-in until the tile shower is installed? I was thinking a piece of Black Iron Pipe with a cap, but will this cause reactivity problems with the copper if it is left in for an extended period of time (6 months or so, it is a weekend only diy job)
4.) Is Teflon tape sufficient for sealing pipe threads on water fittings like shower heads? Or should an actual paste-like thread sealant be used?
Thanks for your input,
Jake
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