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    Nov 14, 2006, 06:58 AM
    Copper in a slab
    I am in the middle of remodeling a bath. Down to the studs, and will be adding an additional sink. Currently (for over 50 years now, house built in 1950) the copper pipes for the tub and the original sink come out of the slab. Would it be a good idea to, at this time cap off the copper pipes coming out of the slab and bring everything over and down? I have a pretty close shot at water heater.
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    Nov 14, 2006, 07:22 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jeffn
    i am in the middle of remodeling a bath. down to the studs, and will be adding an additional sink. currently (for over 50 years now, house built in 1950) the copper pipes for the tub and the original sink come out of the slab. would it be a good idea to, at this time cap off the copper pipes coming out of the slab and bring everything over and down? i have a pretty close shot at water heater.

    Hey Jeff,

    Unless you have a common wall for the new placements, or wish to break up your floor, the only way to supply your fixtures would be to loop the supplies up overhead and drop them down. Good luck, Tom
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    Nov 14, 2006, 11:28 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1
    Hey Jeff,

    Unless you have a common wall for the new placements, or wish to break up your floor, the only way to supply your fixtures would be to loop the supplies up overhead and drop them down. Good luck, Tom
    Thanks Tom,
    Is there a compelling reason to go from copper in the slab to copper in the walls. Or should I just leave it alone, and tie into existing pipes.

    Jeff
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    Nov 14, 2006, 11:52 AM
    "Is there a compelling reason to go from copper in the slab to copper in the walls. or should i just leave it alone, and tie into existing pipes."
    Jeff

    I don't understand your question. I was under the impression that you were going to cap off the copper raisers in the wall, tap off the water heater and loop up for drops. What's changed? Tom
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