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Steam shower supply line Jim, After reading several installation manuals for steam showers, it seems that I have to install copper or brass lines. Unfortunately, the different manufacturers use different size pipes, either 1/2" or 3/4". So I'm not sure what to rough in with since this is for...

Terry, I just received the panel with instructioins a couple of days ago. The diagram shows upturned elbows (the attached PDF is clearer than the image below). I suppose I can put a 3/4" to 1/2" reducer on it and perhaps a stop valve as well as long as the hoses don't get kinked. Please let...

Steam shower supply line I'm also prepping the shower for a future steam shower. Can I run PEX for the steam supply line? Or is the temperature too high for that purpose? If not, should I use a combination of brass nipple and copper pipe? What size is normally used for steam genrators? The pipe...

Thanks for the response Terry. So, I guess I will be running 3/4" PEX all the way to the shower and terminate either with shutoff valves if they can fit behind the panel or otherwise with a PEX male threaded adapter. The shower installation guide recommends an elbow at the supply side. Any...

Rough-in with shutoff valves for shower panel Hello, I'm remodeling my bathroom and I need some advice on roughing in the supply lines for my Decor Star 004-SS Stainless Steel Rainfall Shower Panel shower panel. The panel has 1/2" FIP connections. I will be tapping in to 3/4" PEX supply...