Replacing utility sink faucet and pipes

Replacing the old galvanized pipes and faucet on utility sink.
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[@christianfiguroa7147]

Nice

[@jennifernichole4128]

Why did you stick with copper popping instead of replacing with pvc?

[@dave_adamson]

Truly Personal preference. My thinking was copper offers more rigidity so being on an utility sink and connected to the washing machine to me felt best choice to avoid any issues if you move anything or bump it using the utility sink.

[@garysiegel5112]

I'm replumbing an old utility sink. I have to ask why are there no shutoffs on the supplies going to the faucets? I see yours is like that too. I get there are shutoffs on the washer supply lines, but it seems like they would be helpful above the faucets also.

[@dave_adamson]

It's not a bad idea to put valves in. But utility sinks like this tend to be piped directly instead of having supply lines like a normal faucet or a washer.

[@Ironman_K]

The step down tee with the 90 in the back, is that all 1 piece? Where'd you get it?

[@dave_adamson]

It's a 3/4 x1/2 x 1/2 tee that I sweat a street 90 into.

[@lewiscoleman6747]

You could've used pro press at the bottom.why sweat when you have a propress

[@dave_adamson]

Price, decided to save a few bucks and also show both being used on a project.

[@vipseat]

Can I hire a regular plumber for this type of job or do I need a welder too?

[@dave_adamson]

Regular plumber. Soldering is part of our job. It's different than welding

[@ICYeh]

What if it’s cast iron going into the ceiling you can’t see!

[@dave_adamson]

I'm a little confused on the question. Are you sure it's cast iron or could it be galvanized pipe? If it's galvanized pipe and threaded I would recommend hiring someone. Galvanized pipe is threaded and could break or cause another fitting to leak causing a bigger problem.

[@craigparker7705]

Why didn't you use a heat shield when sweating

[@dave_adamson]

Wasn't a lot of room between the pipe and the wood. And I never really use one I just keep an eye on the flame and don't over heat everything.