Lvrpl
New Member
I'm replacing the sink and faucet fixture in a bathroom and have run into a bit of a problem I'm hoping to get some advice on. I understand that it's strongly recommended to replace the shut-off valve when doing something like this (and mine looks to be a 20-year-old original with the corrugated supply lines that I understand are prone to leaking).
However, one of my valve supply pipes leading into the old valve looks like it's already got a coupling on it, leaving very little regular-diameter straight pipe to put a new valve on. I was hoping to just use a new compression fit valve, but if I cut behind the couple, I won't have enough length of pipe, will I?
Any suggestions on what I should do here? I'm fairly handy but still a new DIYer when it comes to plumbing. Below is a picture. Thanks for any advice.
However, one of my valve supply pipes leading into the old valve looks like it's already got a coupling on it, leaving very little regular-diameter straight pipe to put a new valve on. I was hoping to just use a new compression fit valve, but if I cut behind the couple, I won't have enough length of pipe, will I?
Any suggestions on what I should do here? I'm fairly handy but still a new DIYer when it comes to plumbing. Below is a picture. Thanks for any advice.