I am having difficulty locating CPVC fittings to install a 4 port Moen shower valve. The Moen valve has 4 brass, 1/2 mnpt ports. Some of the CPVC fittings I did find state they are for cold water use only. I could use either male or female fitings (adapters) if I had to although the female adapter is preferred. Am I missing something here ? Hard to believe Moen designs a part that you can't install relatively easy. Help !
Moen shower valve installation using CPVC.
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Jeff Handy
Pro Handyman, NOT A Pro Plumber
Post a good pic of your valve, or a link to a diagram of it.
Pvc is only for cold, not CPVC. Are you sure you are looking at the correct thing?
I have read that the plastic will expand more than the brass and create a leak for that reason. How would you suggest I plumb this 4 port valve? The manufacturer, Moen, shows four installation methods, one of which uses an adapter that appears to be both brass and CPVC but I have been unable to find one.
I am not following your comment. I am trying to plumb ( 3) 1/2" MNPT ports for hot water use in a Moen shower/bathtub valve using 3/4" CPVC tubing.
You said that you heard or read that cpvc is not recommended for hot. It is.
sorry that was male
Here is female:
Supply | Specialized Supply | CPVC | CPVC Adapters/Connectors | CPVC MetalHead™ FIP x CPVC No Lead Brass Straight Adapters (siouxchief.com)
Here is female:
Supply | Specialized Supply | CPVC | CPVC Adapters/Connectors | CPVC MetalHead™ FIP x CPVC No Lead Brass Straight Adapters (siouxchief.com)
I know that CPVC is recommended for hot water use. My problem is the CPVC adapter(s) I bought state, stamped right on the piece "cold water only"
SEE MY LAST POST
Thanks but I need 3/4 CPVC X 1/2 FIP.
You did not mention that. You can get the 3/4 cpvc by FIP brass females instead of the half inch and use 3/4 x 1/2 brass bushings in the threaded portion.
Can you post pictures of what you have going on behind the wall where your valve is going?
Jeff Handy
Pro Handyman, NOT A Pro Plumber
This link does not work, at least for me.
EDIT it works, just loads very slowly.
I couldn't upload the picture.
