New kitchen counters are coming in soon and I need to prepare the sink plumbing. I think I can do a half-decent sweating job and I have the right tools. Plan is to un-sweat the existing tees and to put on Sharkbite caps until the new counter is in. Then sweat on new tees with new quarter turn valves, extension pipes for the hot and cold and the valves for those.
Is this a solid plan?
Also, I cannot quite make out what comes after the tee on hot. Is this a 1/2” threaded adapter that is sweated on the tee?
And finally, in which order would you do this? Should I make the top assemblies first and sweat them on supply popes as a last step?
Best Answer
Your valves appear to be a compression connection not threaded on to a threaded adapter. No need to un-sweat, you have plenty of pipe to work with, just cut below the tee.
Once your cabinet is put in over your stubs You will be able to build it any way you like. A water hammer leg at the top of each line is a good idea. You can choose any type valves you want, compression, threaded or soldered.
I prefer to have one valve for each supply line, as opposed to two lines off of one valve, so if the dishwasher goes on the blink you do not have to turn off water to the sink while waiting for it to be repaired. (same for fridge etc.)