tim's shower project

[seatofpantstile]

Been creeping this forum for a bit prior to my project.

I have a question about the plumbing for my project.

The Project.
I'm attempting a tile shower. I ripped out my old shower and replaced the runs to line up with the new valve. The brass nipples that came with the valve won't thread in the copper adapter that I purchased. They also won't thread in backwards to the Escutcheon so I'm pretty sure it's not the threads in the copper adapter.

Here's a pic of the connection I'm attempting.

[seatofpantstile]

So my question is do they sell the brass nipples at home depot like stores?
Is there a better way to do this connection?

Also whats the best way to support this valve in the wall.
Just run the pipe over a 2x4 and secure with tube clamps?

Thanks Tim.

[seatofpantstile]

Here's the insides of the wall as they are right now.

There's a tub on the other side of the wall.

theses are the spec's as advertized
# Wall Mount Exposed Shower Faucet with Handshower
# 1/2in IPS inlets
# 3 3/8 in Centers
# 17 1/2in Shower arm reach
# 54in Overall height
# includes handshower, cradle and optional wall bracket
# Hot and Cold porcelain lever handles

[johnjh2o]

That is not a anti scald shower faucet it's not allowed by code. It looks like a legged tub faucet. If you ever try to sell your home with that faucet installed you will not pass the building inspection. This can become a problem as insurance company's in many instances will not insure homes with code violations. It is becoming a problem in many areas. In my area they won"t insure homes with aluminum wire,older roofs and for many other reasons.

John

[seatofpantstile]

Thanks for the advice but, I've got one on the tank now. After learning too late last week! thanks. Any advice on the topic at hand.

[Mr_David]

can you post some additional views of the faucet.
I presume this will mount on the finished wall.

Do you have all the original hardware for the valve?
Maybe similar to a kitchen wall mount faucet of which has 2 eccentric fittings that screw onto nipples and then rotate them a little .
This is to compensate for small rough-in errors. the other side of eccentric fitting has a union that connects to the faucet.
Does this valve have something similar?

[Mr_David]

after looking at photo a little more I can see the offset tapped hole in bottom and the left fitting is disconnected from valve
Try using a 1/2" brass nipple. Maybe those nipples you have are for something else.

Good luck with that.
Personnaly unless you have some really good fabricating skills, that looks like it's going to be a very challanging project.
I would very much like to see it when it's done.
I'm not on this forum as much as I used to be but I like funky projects.
So maybe I'll pop in more often just see the progress and help out if I can.

[seatofpantstile]

That brass nipple was the original hardware I think the threads were just screwed up. I took your advice and got a 1/2" brass adapter to go right from the pipe to the Escutcheon.
Am I right about just going over a 2x4 and securing it with the nail in clamps

[seatofpantstile]

Here's the diagram from the website to help.

[LiQuId]

check the maufacturers specs for a rough in guide.. what is the make of the faucet?