Nmlaz
New Member
Hello -
I had a professional plumber rough in my plumbing a while back (over a year) in a bonus room I am finishing. It has a bathroom (toilet and sink) and a bar (sink and small water heater location...I have a question about the wh I will ask in another thread).
Anyway, he stubbed out PEX in all locations and after finishing the walls and interior I am ready for the connections. I have the standard compression ring (typical for copper pipe connections) BrassCraft stop valves.
Questions:
1. Will those actually work or do I need PEX specific crimped style? Which are the best? I want quality so price is considered but not my first concern.
2. Perfect world which is better 1/4 turn stops or multi turn? I have noticed the ones in my house (multi turn) always leak when turning on or off and then eventually stop. Are the 1/4 turn any better or is that just preference?
3. Since PEX was stubbed out (it was supported in wall by plumber) how much should I leave exposed through finished wall? Im not sure where to cut it back to but want to leave room for error and future if necessary.
Thanks for your help.
Nick
I had a professional plumber rough in my plumbing a while back (over a year) in a bonus room I am finishing. It has a bathroom (toilet and sink) and a bar (sink and small water heater location...I have a question about the wh I will ask in another thread).
Anyway, he stubbed out PEX in all locations and after finishing the walls and interior I am ready for the connections. I have the standard compression ring (typical for copper pipe connections) BrassCraft stop valves.
Questions:
1. Will those actually work or do I need PEX specific crimped style? Which are the best? I want quality so price is considered but not my first concern.
2. Perfect world which is better 1/4 turn stops or multi turn? I have noticed the ones in my house (multi turn) always leak when turning on or off and then eventually stop. Are the 1/4 turn any better or is that just preference?
3. Since PEX was stubbed out (it was supported in wall by plumber) how much should I leave exposed through finished wall? Im not sure where to cut it back to but want to leave room for error and future if necessary.
Thanks for your help.
Nick