tub spout nipple

[pedixon]

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

 

[hj]

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.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Jadnashua]

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.

 

[pedixon]

ok, brass it is

 

[Terry]

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.