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I experimented and cut 1/4" off the NPT threads; as expected, it will screw into the IPS spout, but will only go in about 2 revolutions which is probably 2 or 3 threads, so it would just be hanging on and would more than likely leak. I did find both male and female NPT to IPS adapters at...

I hear ya, but I really like the looks of this spout. Even the box says IPS on it. Actually, that isn't the main issue. I can live with using a lot of teflon tape and mating the NPT to the IPS, it's the length of the pipe that is the issue. If I cut the 7" pipe at one end so that it's 6 3/4...

Thanks for the suggestions. I tried loading up extra tape with the 6 1/2 nipple and was sure that it would work, but strangely, it didn't work. I don't think I have enough inside diameter in the spout (it's a narrow barrel, which is why I bought it) to use a coupling. After thinking about it...

I am installing a Moen shower spout. The spout has iPS threads. The brass nipple has to be exactly 6 3/4" long. Since the nipple threads are NPT on both ends cutting either or both ends to achieve the correct length will not work because of the taper. If I could find a nipple with NPT on one...

I was wondering if you ever attempted to replace the plunger. Glad it worked! Aloha.

Correct. Once you take off the two screws that secure the pivot assembly, all the parts that have to replaced are right there, just under the cover that you just removed. The plastic plunger, the circular gasket, and the diaphragm are what allows the valve to shut off, once the arm is raised...

The subject valve (I think it's called the ball cock) is under the pivot arm for the tank float; it is the assembly to the right in the photo, situated on top of the white plastic tube. Turn off the water and flush the toilet. Now you can manipulate the arm that leads to the black water level...

This is a copy of my email reply to Harryinca (Jack in Sacramento); I am posting it since it might be helpful to anyone else who has a similar problem: The replacement parts should be positioned under the cap in the photo where the tank ball pivot is located. All you have to do is remove the two...

James: Thanks for the information. As a DIYer, there is always that little insecure voice that questions your every move. :-) Mahalo!

I'm not concerned about frozen pipes (I live in Hawaii, and the attic space above the shower probably never gets below 70 degrees in the dead of winter :-) ), my concern was just draining of the supply line once the shower is turned off. I'm guessing that this is a non-issue and that I can run...

I am building a walk-in shower and am roughing in the shower plumbing. I roughed in the mixing valve and the diverter is next on the list. I intend to have a separate line to a hand held head, another to a wall head, and another to an overhead waterfall head. My question: since I will be running...

I am a sorry excuse for a plumber; however, although now retired, I have handled literally thousands of property damage claims from water losses due to leaking pipes since '69, as an insurance adjuster. I would guess that the ratio of serious water leaks as a result of burst (there is a rubber...

RenewDave thanks for the Grohe material. We do have a high end plumbing specialist in town that carries Grohe products, so I will check with them; I see that this is an anti-scald unit, and that seems important, given the water flow potential with this unit and the scalding possibilities with...

I removed a shower head and stood under the stream, running the open pipe at full blast; quite a letdown. Now I understand what RenewDave is talking about and also understand why all the pool waterfall spillways that are sold require 1-1/4" or larger inlet pipe and pumps. As RenewDave...

RenewDave and Havasu: I'm glad that your gpm explanations prompted me to test out the water volume on an outside hose as well as the indoor flow; both are probably sufficient; the outside volume is probably more than I need. Maybe the pool waterfall suggestion may give me some clues. I just...

So I went outside and turned the faucet at full-open and it filled a 5 gallon bucket in 25 seconds (the hose 5/8"). The water flow is probably more than adequate for what I envision might be necessary. But the rate of flow causes a lot of turbulence, so it will take a lot of trial and error to...

I'm not at all adverse to redoing the pipes since I'm under the house anyway right now, moving pipes around and out of the way because I have to cut the joists to accommodate a dropped floor so that I can build out the sloped mortar base since it will be a curbless stall. Now that I can...

That could well be true especially because of all the televised auctions and hot rod programs out there. But I've never been overly concerned with market value because it's all relative to how much you would pay to satisfy a craving of the heart. Look at it this way: each person that owned the...

Oh, what a beauty ! And it's a 2 door; is it steel or fiberglass ? No bumpers required for street use ? I see the gas cap but I assume that is just for show and the tank is located elsewhere ? Buy it !!!! Aloha.