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  1. frank19991999

    Shower panel installation - brass vs copper fittings

    Got a Vigo shower panel, out of the wall it needs 1/2" mips fittings. As per their manual the threaded part face up. Should I use brass or copper fittings? Does it even matter ? Thanks
  2. frank19991999

    Shower drain - too much slope ?

    Upgraded the drain to 2", I understand the min slope is 1/4" per foot, is there a max ? Read somewhere about a max of 3" per foot, not sure if is reliable information. Currently the drain drops 4" in about 38", venting is done at 9" from the trap weir. Thanks much,
  3. frank19991999

    Tightening no hub couplings, how tight is too tight?

    Hello, Just finished upgrading a shower drain to 2", I cut out the 3x3x 1.5 wye and replaced it with a 3 x3x 2, I used 3" shielded no hub couplings . I am weekend warrior, I dont own a 60 lb 5/16" torque wrench, looking for suggestions on how much to tighten the screws without damaging the...
  4. frank19991999

    Waxless ring and flange extender

    I am almost done tiling the bathroom floor and the old flange sits underneath the finished floor.. If I use a waxless ring like the one in the picture do I still need to add a 1/4" flange extender ? Also I read somewhere that waxless rings might not be the best choice for some toilets. Can...
  5. frank19991999

    3x3x2 wye and 90 ell

    hi, 2 quick questions: 1. can I cut out in a 3" ABS pipe, insert a 3x3x2 wye and use rubber couplings on both 3" sides ? My concern is about lateral movement. 2. my 2" drain makes two 90 degree turns - both horizontally - should I use those large 90 ell pieces ? Thanks
  6. frank19991999

    Shower drain

    Hi All, I am replacing a bathtub with a shower. The drain is 1 1/2 all the way to the main horizontal stack. Please take a look at the attaached picture and let me know if my plan is OK ? Is the toilet flange to close to the new wye ? The distance is about 11". Thanks much
  7. frank19991999

    Toilet waste horn

    I just purchased a 2 pieces toilet and I noticed the the waste horn diameter is only 2". Is this the standard ? I thought size matter and the diameter should be bigger. Thanks
  8. frank19991999

    Handheld shower question

    Hi, I want to buy this shower. What other part(s) do I need to buy ? Thanks
  9. frank19991999

    pre soldered copper joints

    Just wondering what pros think about pre soldered joints ? I saw some at Home Depot - made in china - kind of red copper ! Thanks
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