Installing a pressure balancing valve
I have a question regarding the installation of a 35.253.000 Grohsafe-enhanced flow pressure balancing valve. What it the recommended way of installing the valve to the 1/2" copper supply pipes? The shut off valves on the sides are 1/2-14NPT male X 1/2" copper sweat. Should I use brass drop ears on either side? If I would use 1/2-14 drop ears I could screw them to the studs. In this case how do you make a proper seal between the drop ear and the shut off valve since I would have to rotate the drop ear to a downward position. Do you have any suggestion?
Any help would be appreciated.