I recently purchased a condo (first time home buyer) and it wasn't till later i found this problem.
There is a small section of either (3/4" or 1") galv pipe or regular steel used to attach the faucets (two, one on either side) to the 1/2" copper plumbing coming from the wall. One is completely rusted and the faucet rusted off, the other is showing signs of rust also. The issue is how to replace the parts, there's no brand marking on any of the faucets or knobs (the place was built in 1974) and I've stopped by a couple of plumbing places who said i needed that, but I don't think i do? I'm only replacing the faucets and the part that connects to the copper line.
Here is the tub, I've removed the front and removed some of the bracing to make access easier
the faucet left a rust stained so I though i could fix it and saw no set screw so I spun it and it broke off
this is underneath the broken faucet
this is under the faucet that isn't broken
the 1/2" line that feeds the one side, the 3/4" runs around the tube to feed the other faucet.
its a tight fit but I've removed the horizontal 2x4s and the vertical 2x4 bracing so its possible to reach the work area.
the two options I've come up with
1. remove everything off the 1/2" line and braze a coupler with an 1/2" copper piece that stick above the tub and use a slip-on spout?
2. leave the piece that is threaded on the 1/2" line, get a copper/brass nipple with a piece of 1/2" copper and attach that OR use a long nipple like before but only copper instead?
This is what I've though of so far, but i'm open to suggestions.. and if you are a professional plumber, how much would you charge? (so I have an idea of costs). Thanks in advance.
The plan is to eventually remodel the bathroom in 5 years time, so I am hoping to not pay a lot (for a plumber or in parts) than i should if I will be removing it in the near future.
I'm hoping to DIY, I'm mechanically inclined, having done roofing, framing, sheetrock as an teenager and and building cell towers fr years, plus I've already replaced a air vent, kitchen faucet, hot and cold shut off valves and lines to the other bath sink.
There is a small section of either (3/4" or 1") galv pipe or regular steel used to attach the faucets (two, one on either side) to the 1/2" copper plumbing coming from the wall. One is completely rusted and the faucet rusted off, the other is showing signs of rust also. The issue is how to replace the parts, there's no brand marking on any of the faucets or knobs (the place was built in 1974) and I've stopped by a couple of plumbing places who said i needed that, but I don't think i do? I'm only replacing the faucets and the part that connects to the copper line.
Here is the tub, I've removed the front and removed some of the bracing to make access easier

the faucet left a rust stained so I though i could fix it and saw no set screw so I spun it and it broke off
this is underneath the broken faucet

this is under the faucet that isn't broken

the 1/2" line that feeds the one side, the 3/4" runs around the tube to feed the other faucet.
its a tight fit but I've removed the horizontal 2x4s and the vertical 2x4 bracing so its possible to reach the work area.
the two options I've come up with
1. remove everything off the 1/2" line and braze a coupler with an 1/2" copper piece that stick above the tub and use a slip-on spout?
2. leave the piece that is threaded on the 1/2" line, get a copper/brass nipple with a piece of 1/2" copper and attach that OR use a long nipple like before but only copper instead?
This is what I've though of so far, but i'm open to suggestions.. and if you are a professional plumber, how much would you charge? (so I have an idea of costs). Thanks in advance.
The plan is to eventually remodel the bathroom in 5 years time, so I am hoping to not pay a lot (for a plumber or in parts) than i should if I will be removing it in the near future.
I'm hoping to DIY, I'm mechanically inclined, having done roofing, framing, sheetrock as an teenager and and building cell towers fr years, plus I've already replaced a air vent, kitchen faucet, hot and cold shut off valves and lines to the other bath sink.
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