Plumbing for Dummies
I'm replacing (or attempting to replace) a faucet in my kids' bathroom. I'm attempting to attach the new supply line but this is what the connection is like. I can't unscrew it, how am I supposed to connect a new line to this?http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...df1ff01ab1.jpg
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So you have a copper pipe in the wall to a valve you cannot use.
My thought for an easy fix is to shut your water off, cut a hole into the wall so you can reach a good segment of copper. Cut it off and install a "shark bite" fitting/valve and attach your new line to that. That's the easiest solution. |
Cutting holes in walls is not easy for me. I'm seriously inhibited in terms of anything to do with home repair stuff. I replaced our kitchen sink because the valve from the wall was previously connected to the old faucet with a bolt that I could unscrew and replace with another one from the new supply line. This valve appears to me at least to be incompatible with a new supply line. I know nothing about the pipe in the wall.
I'm seriously not stupid in real life, but I'm inept around the house. |
I think it's time to sell your house.
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If it is over your head, recruit a buddy to help. This isn't a tough fix for any handy person.
You can buy a simple dry wall hand saw or use a box cutter to cut out the drywall. You'll need a pipe cutter to zip off the wall behind the fitting. Polish it a little with an emery cloth and slide the shark bite fitting/valve over the copper. Then screw your new supply line on and to sink. Turn on water. Find a friend to help or pay a capable handy man and save yourself the water damage. I'll wager there are 10 videos on youtube that will demonstrate the process for you. |
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Cut it off use a compression fitting to attach to another piece that you can patch in to the new shit. Solder the **** out of it
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Dart is probably going to need a helper and I have some vacation to use.....
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