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Hi guys,

My condo came with a soldered water outlet and I don't want to remove it just so I can have my own valve for the bidet I'm trying to install.

A plumber suggested a retrofit valve, but I don't know which one to look for because of the size. Also, here's the link to the bidet - not sure if it's helpful for you to see the size of the pipe that needs to screw on to the other side of the valve you're going to recommend.

Two problems:

  1. I don't know what measurement valve I should buy
  2. No idea where in Toronto Canada I can get it. I would prefer to pick it up from CanadianTire or HomeDepot.

Attaching pictures so maybe all the gurus can make a guesstimate.



Thanks guys!
 
The easiest method (to me) would be to use an adapter as shown below-

(Angle Stop- Add-A-Tee Valve- 3-8in Comp Inlet X 3-8 Comp Outlet X 3-8in Comp Outlet Brass - LASCO 06-9111)

From that adapter you would use a 7/8" IPS X 3/8" COMP toilet supply tube to the toilet inlet valve and a 3/8" COMP X 1/2" COMP hose (most likely the flexible supply tube supplied with the sprayer).

Angle Stop- Add-A-Tee Valve- 3-8in Comp Inlet X 3-8 Comp Outlet X 3-8in Comp Outlet Brass - LASC.jpg

Bidet Handheld Sprayer _2 - Biffy.jpg
 
...or...

If you are a detail nut like myself... :D

The valve(s) shown below will split the supply line as needed but will also allow one to regulate the water pressure to prevent excessive bun flutter, anal stretching and possible scrotum damage... :eek:

Bidet Handheld Sprayer _3 - Biffy.jpg

Ballcock T-Adapter w Shut-off Valve _2 3-Way Tee Connector - Chrome Finish - Luxe Neo Bidets.jpg

Ballcock T-Adapter w Shut-off Valve - 3-way Tee Connector for Bidet Hand Sprayer - Solid Brass P.jpg
 
...or...

If you are a detail nut like myself... :D

The valve(s) shown below will split the supply line as needed but will also allow one to regulate the water pressure to prevent excessive bun flutter, anal stretching and possible scrotum damage... :eek:

Yup, detail nut is better haha.

The other one is way too confusing for a newb like me. So, the retrofit valve you're showing - is what I need but I need the measurements. The retrofit valve that was originally recommended to me was a Dahl Retrofit (should have mentioned it the first time, sorry) and the problem was I don't know what measurements to get.

Mind helping?
 
I don't really understand what you're asking. The valve you listed has 3/8" compression female end to attach to the old valve, and two of the male ends for compression for you to attach your fixture supplies, both 3/8". It's at the top of the page
 
I don't really understand what you're asking. The valve you listed has 3/8" compression female end to attach to the old valve, and two of the male ends for compression for you to attach your fixture supplies, both 3/8". It's at the top of the page

Matt,

Apologies for being unclear. When I see "3/8" COMP to a 7/8" Toilet" or something to that effect, I don't understand it because this is the first time EVER I'm doing any house work. Figured installing a bidet as long as I know the measurements wouldn't be hard so I'm trying my hand.

After being told that the only alternative to not needing to solder a new valve to the water supply is a Dahl Retrofit, I ended up searching online and found this one at an online store.

Because I don't know what's what, I am here asking if that Dahl Retrofit valve would fit the old soldered valve that I have attached the picture of.

Thanks
 
Matt,

Apologies for being unclear. When I see "3/8" COMP to a 7/8" Toilet" or something to that effect, I don't understand it because this is the first time EVER I'm doing any house work. Figured installing a bidet as long as I know the measurements wouldn't be hard so I'm trying my hand.

After being told that the only alternative to not needing to solder a new valve to the water supply is a Dahl Retrofit, I ended up searching online and found this one at an online store.

Because I don't know what's what, I am here asking if that Dahl Retrofit valve would fit the old soldered valve that I have attached the picture of.

Thanks

The DAHL RETROFIT 511-41-31-31 is perfect for what you want to do, i.e. split the riser into two separate supplies.

When you go to their website, you will see SPEC SHEET. That will give you all of the particulars.

http://www.dahlvalve.com/products/mini-ball-valves/retrofit/retrofit-511-41-31-31.php

http://www.dahlvalve.com/products/PDFs-catalogs/CDN-Retrofit-Valves-Fittings-Kits.pdf

...or...

http://www.dahlvalve.com/products/fittings/tees/tees-E41-31-31-PL.php

611-41-31-31.jpg
 
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The DAHL RETROFIT 511-41-31-31 is perfect for what you want to do, i.e. split the riser into two separate supplies.

When you go to their website, you will see SPEC SHEET. That will give you all of the particulars.

http://www.dahlvalve.com/products/mini-ball-valves/retrofit/retrofit-511-41-31-31.php

http://www.dahlvalve.com/products/PDFs-catalogs/CDN-Retrofit-Valves-Fittings-Kits.pdf

...or...

http://www.dahlvalve.com/products/fittings/tees/tees-E41-31-31-PL.php

Hi!

I ordered that one and it arrived today. Going to try and see if it fits over the weekend and keep you guys updated.

Thanks so much fellas!
 

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