I am replacing (and moving a bit) the valve for the outdoor shower at my house. The shower is against the brick chimney on the outside of the house. This is in San Diego, CA.
There is 1/2” copper pipe. For the new piping that I’m installing, I naively bought Type M rather than Type L. This includes pipe that contains water under pressure that supplies the shower valve. None of this pipe is exposed to the elements and sunshine.
I’ve just finished soldering all the connections.
My question is whether I should buy Type L copper pipe and start over. This would cost me about $90 (for the valve, pipe, and fittings) plus some hours of my time. I don’t mind this if it’s the right thing to do.
Does anyone know:
- Is it to code in Southern California to use Type M copper pipe in this situation?
- Would it be common for a professional plumber to use Type M copper pipe in this situation?
Thanks!
There is 1/2” copper pipe. For the new piping that I’m installing, I naively bought Type M rather than Type L. This includes pipe that contains water under pressure that supplies the shower valve. None of this pipe is exposed to the elements and sunshine.
I’ve just finished soldering all the connections.
My question is whether I should buy Type L copper pipe and start over. This would cost me about $90 (for the valve, pipe, and fittings) plus some hours of my time. I don’t mind this if it’s the right thing to do.
Does anyone know:
- Is it to code in Southern California to use Type M copper pipe in this situation?
- Would it be common for a professional plumber to use Type M copper pipe in this situation?
Thanks!