round base it sits in that attaches to the plate that goes against the wall, there is no way to attack the handle to the plumbing that is in the wall,,,that turns the water on and off,,it is like a 4 inch space at least,,,should there be an attachment that connects the 2,,,and the fitting on the connector in the wall is different form the one on the handle...is the an adaptor that I can get for this,,,
it is an American standard and the one that was on is Moen,,if this makes a difference as to the fitting in the wall..
I am off to Home depot in a bit,,,any help greatly apprectaited,,,
2007-11-17 21:51:19 · 7 answers · asked by ideame 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No two applications are identical, often you need to do some pipe fitting , best to use your torch and copper fittings as you won't be able to access it later. Could use a combination of pipe fittings and flex hoses but it might take some creative thinking.
2007-11-17 23:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by lenzix5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need is a piece called a "nipple" (I didn't make this up...lol) and some Teflon tape. A nipple is basically just a short length of pipe that's threaded on both ends.For the tub faucet it should be 1/2" Measure the distance from the wall to the front of the fitting inside the wall and add about a 1/2" Then do the same with the faucet and add the 2 numbers together It should be around 6" or so.Then wrap both of the threaded ends with tape.Screw it into the faucet first!!!.Just get it good and tight by hand Thats all thats needed Then screw the whole thing into the wall untill your faucet is flush to the wall and facing down..
2007-11-18 07:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by erndog1001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That plumbing fixture is very common , was popular for the past 20 years or so in North America so many, if not every single bathroom renovator have the experience to deal with this combination of fixtures. Dont worry, it is not as uncommon and difficult as you seem to make it out to be.
Hire the pros.
2007-11-18 06:04:22 · answer #3 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, Home Depot or Lowes can probably help you more than anyone here.
2007-11-18 05:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by Renny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry i don't know, but you should ask someone at home depot. by the way, where did you buy that tub? it sounds awesome =]
2007-11-18 05:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by beans 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a picture and print it out. take it to HD or Loew's or Ace until you find someone that can advise you.
You likely need to buy another faucet set.
2007-11-18 05:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by WhydoIdothis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound confusing.
2007-11-18 05:54:57 · answer #7 · answered by Rebjam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋