I'm installing a Symmons shower valve with a diverter and hand shower. The rough in directions say that the hand shower connection is a 1/2" threaded pipe that ends 1/4" behind the finished wall. What's the best way to deal with this?
If I put the pipe in and then finish the wall, how do I get tape/joint compound on the threads before putting on the adapter, since they're now behind the wall?
If I leave the pipe off until after I finish the wall, how do I install the pipe and make sure the connection isn't leaking.
I suppose another option is to install the pipe and the brass fitting before the wall goes up and just protect the fitting with some kind of covering.
I guess the 3rd option, which just occurred to me would work the best. How do you handle this situation?
Ken
If I put the pipe in and then finish the wall, how do I get tape/joint compound on the threads before putting on the adapter, since they're now behind the wall?
If I leave the pipe off until after I finish the wall, how do I install the pipe and make sure the connection isn't leaking.
I suppose another option is to install the pipe and the brass fitting before the wall goes up and just protect the fitting with some kind of covering.
I guess the 3rd option, which just occurred to me would work the best. How do you handle this situation?
Ken