tub spout nipple

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  1. pedixon

    pedixon New Member

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    Hi all. I am installing new tub shower valve ( Delta) and was wondering if it is ok to use 1/2 gal. pipe from valve to drop ear , and the same for the tub spout nipple.The rest of the house will be pex. Id rather not use copper or brass(already have the gal.) Thanks Phil
     
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  2. hj

    hj Moderator & Master Plumber Staff Member

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    If you use galvanized, you WILL be changing it some day, usually when you get a "slug" of brown water every time you turn the water on.
     
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  4. jadnashua

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    The coating and threads on that galvanized nipple are not perfect and will rust someday. Why chance it - use a brass one now and never worry about it.
     
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  5. pedixon

    pedixon New Member

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    ok, brass it is
     
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  6. Terry

    Terry Administrator Staff Member

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    Also, you can't use PEX from the valve to the drop ear 90
    The restriction forces water up and out of the shower head when filling the tub.

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