Shower Valve question

08-25-2008, 12:45 PM	#1
cooper4x4 Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 36	Shower Valve question I have this shower valve: I believe it has a 5/8" ID on the threaded connections. can I use 1/2" copper pipe (5/8" OD) and solder the connection instead of using a threaded connection? how far should the copper go into the valve to create a good connection?

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08-25-2008, 03:05 PM	#2
TazinCR Whatamess   Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 423	Shower Valve question It should go in at least 1/2". Make sure you take the guts out before you sweat the pipe. __________________ I may go home hungry, but not tired and hungry.

08-25-2008, 03:27 PM	#3
cooper4x4 Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 36	Shower Valve question I will definately do that. just wasn't sure if it was ok to sweat copper to brass at a threaded connection.

08-25-2008, 05:17 PM	#4
Marlin Member   Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 647	Shower Valve question Their should be stops, a point where the copper pipe won't go in any further yet isn't touching the cartridge. That's how deep you want to go with the pipe.

08-26-2008, 11:03 AM	#5
cooper4x4 Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 36	Shower Valve question any special tips for soldering brass to copper? will a 1lb propane torch do the job or should I go with mapp gas?