sriniwass
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Rough-in with shutoff valves for shower panel
Hello,
I'm remodeling my bathroom and I need some advice on roughing in the supply lines for my Decor Star 004-SS Stainless Steel Rainfall Shower Panel shower panel. The panel has 1/2" FIP connections. I will be tapping in to 3/4" PEX supply lines in the basement. I wouls liketo put in stop valves in the bathroom side hidden behind the shower panel ((the depth o fthe panel is 2 1/2"). Technically I do not need the stop valve but I figured I'd put it in if possible. Here are some of my questions:
I would appreciate any recommendations especially from anyone who has done a similar installation. Thank you in advance for your help.
Regards,
-Sri
Hello,
I'm remodeling my bathroom and I need some advice on roughing in the supply lines for my Decor Star 004-SS Stainless Steel Rainfall Shower Panel shower panel. The panel has 1/2" FIP connections. I will be tapping in to 3/4" PEX supply lines in the basement. I wouls liketo put in stop valves in the bathroom side hidden behind the shower panel ((the depth o fthe panel is 2 1/2"). Technically I do not need the stop valve but I figured I'd put it in if possible. Here are some of my questions:
- Can I run 3/4" PEX to the shower panel?
- Can the nipples in the wall be PEX?
- Are there angle stop valves that covert from 3/4" to 1/2"?
- If I can't use PEX then what is the alternative? I have not seen any threaded copper nipples, only brass. Would I run copper from the basement to an elbow behind the shower and then the brass nipple?
I would appreciate any recommendations especially from anyone who has done a similar installation. Thank you in advance for your help.
Regards,
-Sri
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