Home and Auto Plumbing for Dummies

CaliforniaChief · 11-17-2014, 10:18 PM

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?

**TribalElder** · 11-17-2014, 10:20 PM

Ask R8ERS he knows about RVs

**Iowanian** · 11-17-2014, 10:23 PM

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.

CaliforniaChief · 11-17-2014, 10:27 PM

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.

CoMoChief · 11-17-2014, 10:30 PM

I think it's time to sell your house.

**Iowanian** · 11-17-2014, 10:31 PM

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.

**Dartgod** · 11-17-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

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.

Pay for my airfare and I'll come over and do it for you.

**TribalElder** · 11-17-2014, 10:35 PM

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

CaliforniaChief · 11-17-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

Pay for my airfare and I'll come over and do it for you.

At least we could talk Royals while I go broke.

I seriously appreciate the help, but am helpless. God, how frustrating.

**Iowanian** · 11-17-2014, 10:35 PM

Dart is probably going to need a helper and I have some vacation to use.....

cosmo20002 · 11-17-2014, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

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.

1. Call plumber
2. Prepare for anal raping

**Iowanian** · 11-17-2014, 10:40 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ANIaJvLdvCo

CaliforniaChief · 11-17-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

Dart is probably going to need a helper and I have some vacation to use.....

Sweet! Maybe we could have a CP Bash in So Cal.

I'll host, you guys fix all the nagging stuff that I haven't.

Dayze · 11-17-2014, 10:41 PM

Pay for my airfare, and I'll act as a consultant to compliment someone who knows what they're doing.

cosmo20002 · 11-17-2014, 10:46 PM

On the "most likely to rape you" rankings, plumbers are way worse than lawyers, mechanics, used car lot owners, and rapists.

11-17-2014, 10:18 PM
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $12402899	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?
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11-17-2014, 10:23 PM	#3
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4738454	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.
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11-17-2014, 10:27 PM	#4
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $12402899	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.
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11-17-2014, 10:30 PM	#5
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11-17-2014, 10:31 PM	#6
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4738454	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.
Posts: 61,539

11-17-2014, 10:35 PM	#8
TribalElder Arrowhead Trail of Tears Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: KansasCity Casino cash: $2370441	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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11-17-2014, 10:46 PM	#15
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