Merck
Junior Member
Hey all,
I'm pretty new to DIY plumbing and this is a small but good start for me. I've found just getting some of the lingo takes a long time. Still learning the difference between reducers, couplings, m vs f, PEX, Cu pipes, sweating, etc. Good times.
Anyway, this is a small project where I took out our DW and found it was connected to the hot water with 1/2 inch (5/8 OD) copper pipe directly to the DW. I thought this would be a pain for the new one so I cut the pipe under the sink and installed a 1/2 to 3/8 compression fitting and stuck on the braided steel line for the new DW, right after the valve and the copper piece that sticks up and is capped that I assume is for air/water hammering or whatever (pictured). Now here's a couple questions:
1. The pressure is pretty high when I turn the valve back on (blue tap pictured). Is this going to be a problem for the new DW? Should there be some kind of regulator in-line to ensure there is no damage? Or just turn the tap on a little bit?
2. The blue-handled valve needs to be cranked pretty tight to prevent leaks from the hose. It's not an immediate problem but if I wanted to replace it I assume cut where the hot comes up into the cabinet and put a new tee and then separate DW and HW tap valves? Should I switch to PEX if I do that? I'd try sweating on pieces but mostly because it seems like fun and I like fire.
Anyway, that's it for the first foray into home plumbing. Like I told my wife, I'm either about to accomplish something or learn something....
I'm pretty new to DIY plumbing and this is a small but good start for me. I've found just getting some of the lingo takes a long time. Still learning the difference between reducers, couplings, m vs f, PEX, Cu pipes, sweating, etc. Good times.
Anyway, this is a small project where I took out our DW and found it was connected to the hot water with 1/2 inch (5/8 OD) copper pipe directly to the DW. I thought this would be a pain for the new one so I cut the pipe under the sink and installed a 1/2 to 3/8 compression fitting and stuck on the braided steel line for the new DW, right after the valve and the copper piece that sticks up and is capped that I assume is for air/water hammering or whatever (pictured). Now here's a couple questions:
1. The pressure is pretty high when I turn the valve back on (blue tap pictured). Is this going to be a problem for the new DW? Should there be some kind of regulator in-line to ensure there is no damage? Or just turn the tap on a little bit?
2. The blue-handled valve needs to be cranked pretty tight to prevent leaks from the hose. It's not an immediate problem but if I wanted to replace it I assume cut where the hot comes up into the cabinet and put a new tee and then separate DW and HW tap valves? Should I switch to PEX if I do that? I'd try sweating on pieces but mostly because it seems like fun and I like fire.
Anyway, that's it for the first foray into home plumbing. Like I told my wife, I'm either about to accomplish something or learn something....
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