Why Can T You Use Pex For Tub Spout Drop

Also a lot of tub spouts have installation methods that only work with copper stub outs.

Why can t you use pex for tub spout drop.

Use a drop ear bend support to hold the tubing in a tight bend right. 2 reasons i learned. Copper would help give more support to the drop ear fitting and tub spout which is probably why they recommend it. The interior diameter of pex is actually a fraction smaller than copper this forces water to come out of the shower at the same time as the tub spout.

Why can t you use pex for a tub spout. Original poster 4 points 3 years ago. Copper is the only professional installation material. How did this project turn out.

I m certain they do not want you to use pex from the drop ear to the tub spot but you could probably use it between the faucet and drop ear. A lot of manufacturers are very specific about this and i ve seen it hundreds of times. You can connect a compression type shutoff valve to the one half inch copper stub out and then connect your fixture. In areas that are concealed like under a kitchen sink or vanity cabinet you can eliminate a joint by running pex supply directly to the shutoff valve.