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relentless85 (OK)
Hello, I am new to this forum. I am currently remodeling our master bathroom and shower. I am installing a new shower head and handle in the new shower. I purchased a delta r10000-unbx shower valve. The valve has male threads on it, but I have also read that I would be able to sweat the copper pipe too.
My question is what is the best way to install this valve? Should I sweat the copper directly into the valve or should I use the threaded option with thread sealant? I really don't want any leaks, seems like the threaded option would leak?? The valve will be covered by backer board and tile, so I want to make sure it will not leak.
Also, I will need to cap off the bottom opening in the valve since I won't be using the tub option. I bought a screw in cap to cap it off. Will thread sealant be enough for the cap or do I need to try to find one I can solder in?
Thanks,
Josh
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packy (MA)
i always use the sweat option. just make sure to remove any inner parts so as not to damage them with heat.
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relentless85 (OK)
Ok, thank you. I would feel more comfortable using the sweat option. Just feel like using the threaded option would have a greater potential to leak.
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hj (AZ)
IF they were going to leak, it would happen as soon as you turn the water on. SOME poor sweat connections do NOT leak until years after they are installed. My daughter had one happen last week. I don't know when the house but built but she has lived in it for about 7 years and a solder joint on the line to the irrigation system just started spraying a jet of water.
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
I always use the sweat ports, I like to use the flush fitting sweat plug in the lower port when using the valve as a shower only.
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NoHub (MA)
Relentless, I really like the delta valve, lots of trim options but I would put in the r-1000-unws,has built in stops. Good luck.
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hj (AZ)
Since I seldom have to remove the large trim plate to repair a Delta faucet, I would NEVER even know the integral stops are there.
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