This past weekend I converted my two handle shower system to a one handle system. This is my first attempt at installing a new bathroom - shower only with no tub. It took 6 attempts before I got it to the point it would not leak. Just a few questions:
1 - I had to solder close to the new shower assembly. While there is no visible damage, could the heat from the soldering destroy anything?
2 - I bought a 5 foot 1/2 inch copper pipe from Lowe's, and I think most of the problem was attributed to the 1/2 inch pipe not securing holding a joint (i.e 90 degree elbow). I bought a 10 ft one from Home Depot and the fit was much more snug. Is there a rule of thumb for how tight it should be?
1 - I had to solder close to the new shower assembly. While there is no visible damage, could the heat from the soldering destroy anything?
2 - I bought a 5 foot 1/2 inch copper pipe from Lowe's, and I think most of the problem was attributed to the 1/2 inch pipe not securing holding a joint (i.e 90 degree elbow). I bought a 10 ft one from Home Depot and the fit was much more snug. Is there a rule of thumb for how tight it should be?