MikeKU1
New Member
I'm working on a bathroom remodel project and installed a new ceiling fan - however in the bay between the joists that I installed it in there are also copper water pipes. In order to make room for the ceiling fan I had to push one of the two pipes over 2-3 inches. The pipe is 1/2" copper and about a 10 foot run - at one end there is an elbow to go down through a drilled hole in the top plate on the wall. On the other end it elbows and goes through the joists back to the water heater. The new ceiling fan is about 4 feet in from one end of the 10 foot span.
I had to push on the pipe to get it to move over to put the fan in, not lightly, but not so hard that I had any fear of it crimping. It now rests on the side of the fan - I put foam insulation around the pipe so it wont rub/vibrate. For various reasons, this is the only location for the fan.
My question is - is this a concern for the long term stability of the pipe? Does it put undue strain on the joints (sweated)? I could have a plumber in to reroute around the fan, but don't want to spend the $ if it's not an issue.
I had to push on the pipe to get it to move over to put the fan in, not lightly, but not so hard that I had any fear of it crimping. It now rests on the side of the fan - I put foam insulation around the pipe so it wont rub/vibrate. For various reasons, this is the only location for the fan.
My question is - is this a concern for the long term stability of the pipe? Does it put undue strain on the joints (sweated)? I could have a plumber in to reroute around the fan, but don't want to spend the $ if it's not an issue.