Where does the copper line in a kitchen sink terminate?
Today, the copper hot and cold water pipes terminate at shut-off valves under the sink, and flexible lines run between the shut-off valves and the sink’s faucets. The under-sink shut-off valves and flex lines makes servicing the sink fixtures easier because the water can be shut off right under the sink.
How does a hot and cold water line connect to a sink?
The hot and cold water lines connect to the sink using flex pipes. There was a time when plumbers terminated copper tubing directly on the sink’s hot and cold water faucets, but that is no longer done.
How tall should hot and cold water supply lines be?
Tie into existing supply lines. Hot and cold stub outs are usually 8 to 10 inches apart and 19 to 23 inches above the floor; consult the manufacturer’s instructions to be sure. A toilet stub out is usually 8 inches above the floor. Dry-fit a complete assembly for the sink and the toilet.
How do you install a copper supply line?
Install a hammer arrester to each. Sweat all the parts. Anchor the pipes with at least one clamp―preferably two―at each stub out as shown. A copper supply strap attaches to the face of the studs. Pipes fit into notches or holes, sized and spaced for correct placement.
Today, the copper hot and cold water pipes terminate at shut-off valves under the sink, and flexible lines run between the shut-off valves and the sink’s faucets. The under-sink shut-off valves and flex lines makes servicing the sink fixtures easier because the water can be shut off right under the sink.
Install a hammer arrester to each. Sweat all the parts. Anchor the pipes with at least one clamp―preferably two―at each stub out as shown. A copper supply strap attaches to the face of the studs. Pipes fit into notches or holes, sized and spaced for correct placement.
The hot and cold water lines connect to the sink using flex pipes. There was a time when plumbers terminated copper tubing directly on the sink’s hot and cold water faucets, but that is no longer done.
What do you need to hook up a copper pipe to a sink?
The under-sink shut-off valves and flex lines makes servicing the sink fixtures easier because the water can be shut off right under the sink. Clean the outside of the copper pipe using the emery cloth. The pipe must be free of all dirt and oxidation for the solder to properly bond to the copper.
