Getting ready to remove my old sink pedestal and place a 49" vanity into its place. I believe I may have to move the shutoff valves from the floor up about 19" or so and wondered if anyone out here would be interested in doing the job or telling me it's easy to DIY. I'm in Charles County, MD. Appreciate your input.
Cost to Move Hot/Cold Water Supply Valves up 19"
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LightRoasted
If I may ...
TPD
the poor dad
As long as the valves you currently have on the floor are threaded on the water supply lines, it should be fairly easy to move. But if they are soldered or glued, then the job becomes a bit more difficult for the average government engineer. But still doable by someone with a little bit of know how. Go to your local hardware store with pictures of your current set up and someone there should be able to help you do it yourself.
PeoplesElbow
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What type of pipe do you have? Copper, PVC, CPVC, or PEX?
black dog
Free America
Ahhhh, long and distinguished thank you.
Lets be clear, the water lines,
come through the floor, straight up ? [ yeah I know this is a tub]
you would need to
1. remove existing valves / extend the lines up, cut out the bottom of the cabinet / drill holes ... put on new vavles
or
2. cut floor / open up the wall, redirect the pipes across the floor, into the wall, run them up the wall, then stub them out normally
come through the floor, straight up ? [ yeah I know this is a tub]
you would need to
1. remove existing valves / extend the lines up, cut out the bottom of the cabinet / drill holes ... put on new vavles
or
2. cut floor / open up the wall, redirect the pipes across the floor, into the wall, run them up the wall, then stub them out normally
I had installed a whole house filter on the main line into Mommy Dearest's house back when we renovated to make it a duplex. Fast forward 15-20 years, the filter had become unnecessary due to a new well and supply line being installed. I get a frantic call one morning that the utility room is flooded. The filter housing had deteriorated to the point of blowing the thing apart from the pressure of the new well. Old supply line cut, Sharkbite valve installed, and no problems going on 10 years now. Not bad for a "temporary" fix by a novice in an emergency situation. Of course, my plumber buddy hates them.
black dog
Free America
Or use a hole-saw on the bottom of the cabinet, and set it in place.Lets be clear, the water lines,
come through the floor, straight up ? [ yeah I know this is a tub]
you would need to
1. remove existing valves / extend the lines up, cut out the bottom of the cabinet / drill holes ... put on new vavles
or
2. cut floor / open up the wall, redirect the pipes across the floor, into the wall, run them up the wall, then stub them out normally