Installing a Hansgrohe iBox shower valve can feel tricky. The valve must sit square, solid, and at the right depth. That matters before tile, trim, and finished walls go in. In this bathroom remodel, the existing supplies are 1/2-inch copper. The valve uses 3/4-inch connections with threaded 90-degree adapters. The hot side is about 4… Continue reading iBox Shower Valve: Bend Copper or Use Fittings?
Tag: fittings
Are ProPress Fittings Replacing Sweat Copper?
Older copper pipes can last a long time. Still, a 50-year-old copper line can start to fail. One common warning sign is a pinhole leak. A small leak may look simple at first. But it can point to a bigger pipe problem. That is especially true when the pipe is hidden above drywall. In this… Continue reading Are ProPress Fittings Replacing Sweat Copper?