Anthony Curtas
Member
Hi all,
I'm starting to get my fittings together pre-rough-in so I know exactly what I need to stub out and such.
I seem to keep running into two types: FIP (shower riser fitting buried in the wall) and compression. I've dealt with compression before, but I can't seem to figure out how to make the exposed copper look chrome to match.
The FIP ones are already chromed, but there's just something I don't like about a pressure side fitting buried in the wall that I can't inspect for leaks (other than the drywall below it).
Also, quarter turn or compression-seal for shutoffs? I have had good luck with quarter turn, but every compression seal shutoff in my house leaks when I've had to shut it off to swap out a faucet or what not.
Thanks all.
Anthony
I'm starting to get my fittings together pre-rough-in so I know exactly what I need to stub out and such.
I seem to keep running into two types: FIP (shower riser fitting buried in the wall) and compression. I've dealt with compression before, but I can't seem to figure out how to make the exposed copper look chrome to match.
The FIP ones are already chromed, but there's just something I don't like about a pressure side fitting buried in the wall that I can't inspect for leaks (other than the drywall below it).
Also, quarter turn or compression-seal for shutoffs? I have had good luck with quarter turn, but every compression seal shutoff in my house leaks when I've had to shut it off to swap out a faucet or what not.
Thanks all.
Anthony