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I have an older home with some pressure problems with the hot water on the second floor shower. I think it is probably older galvanized pipe that has some buildup in it. I am thinking it is just the hot supply line to the shower, as the sink hot water seem to be just fine. I think replacing that supply line will solve the problem. I was thinking about using PEX as the run would only be like 10feet or so. Is there any downside to PEX? I know most plumbers prefer copper but since I'm working with finished walls and tighter spaces I'd prefer something that is easier to work with. Not to mention I have never sweated a joint before so I'm liable to burn the place down.
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May 26, 2009 16:32
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Any tips on loosening up old galvanized fittings? I'm having a hell of a time trying to replace part of my hot supply line to the shower.
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May 28, 2009 14:29
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access space is limited so I cant get a cheater bar in. I'll try heating up the fitting and knocking the poo poo out of it. How often do you guys get calls to re-plumb a 100-year+ house, and is it a job you look forward to?
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May 28, 2009 15:05
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Well I was able to get the galv. pipe loose and replace the hot waterline for the upstairs shower up to the hot riser. Sadly with all that bashing around on the pipe I must have knocked some additional rust loose because the pressure to the shower is still non existent and now the pressure to the faucet is low for the hot and cold. I'm thinking I should stop pussyfooting it and replace the riser for both hot and cold and run new supply lines for all the fixtures up-stairs (shower, faucet and toilet). I'll probably just run the new risers parallel with the existing pipes. It will be a vertical run of about 12-15', does this mean I'll need to cut into the first floor wall and anchor the pipes midway, or can I anchor at the start and end of the vertical run? I'll probably use copper for the riser and stick with pex for the supply lines. Those sharkbite connections are expensive, but drat they are easy to work with. I'll probably replace the shower fixture workings as well, just in case rust has gotten in the cartridge.
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Jun 1, 2009 15:19
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