Installing a shower faucet is not a herculean task. If you know the right tricks it is as easy as conjuring up a rabbit in mid-air. Here is how to install a shower faucet in 7 easy steps.
Before starting the installation here are few things you need to take care.
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Check the supply pipe for leaks. Replace wall with moisture resistance dry wall as base for wall covering. Always clean the pipe thread and apply a new pipe joint compound. Run hot and cold water lines to shower mixing valve attached. Plan for a trap door in wall.
These are just a few pointers you need to take care before installation. Now let us begin the installation.
First you can connect the shower in two ways. You can either choose the conventional method with copper pipes or you can opt for PEX pipes. The plastic pipes are easy to install when compared to the copper pipes. The next thing you need to do is the shut off the water supply and drill a hole in the shower walls with a hole saw. It is better to plan before hand where to install the shower and the faucet and mark them with a pencil. Now position the valve so that UP indication points upward and then connect the hot and cold water pipes to each side of the valve. When welding them take care to see that overheating does not take place. You can also use welding adapters if required. Secure the valve inside the wall and connect the raise tube and spout pipe in welded adapters. If valve is without spout then use a brass cap to block the outlet that will not be used. Put the shower in place. This completes the installation of the valve. Next to install the faucet handle slide the decorative plate in the valve and position the handle screw adapter on cartridge using hexagonal key. Now to install the shower head connect the upper outlet to shower head supply pipe after applying Teflon tape. Wrap clockwise the shower head's pipe filets with Teflon tape. Manually screw shower head using adjustable wrench. Finally to install the spout turn the spout on copper pipe so that set screw faces up. Tighten the screw with hexagonal key and then turn spout to normal position. Last but not the least open the hot and cold water supply and check if there is no leak. Next open the faucet to lukewarm position to release all the air caught in the pipes.
That's it. You are done. Now you can show off your skills to your wife or your neighbor.
Christmas Sales Makita LS0714 Quad 10 Amp 7-1/2-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw 201
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Christmas Sales Makita LS0714 Quad 10 Amp 7-1/2-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Feature
- Four steel poles with four linear ball bearings ensure stable, accurate, and vibration-free cutting
- Large dimensional lumber capacity: 2 x 12 at 90 degrees and 2 x 8 at 45 degrees
- Double sliding mechanism for lighter, more compact design, weighs only 27.6 pounds
- Powerful 10 AMP motor delivers 6,000 RPM
- 9 positive stops at 15, 22.5, 30, 45 degrees right and 0 degrees for most common miter cuts
Christmas Sales Makita LS0714 Quad 10 Amp 7-1/2-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Overview
Makita's LS0714 7-1/2-Inch Slide Compound Miter Saw combines power, performance, and accuracy with a compact design and less weight for easy portability. It is ideal for a range of applications including flooring, trim, molding, finish carpentry, and more. View larger | ||||
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The LS0714 has a 10 amp direct-drive motor with 6,000 rpm for improved performance and is engineered to never slip or bog down like belt-drive units. The electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load, and the soft-start technology delivers more controlled operation.
Four Steel Rails for Smooth and Accurate Cuts
The LS0714 is engineered with four steel rails and four linear ball bearings for smooth and accurate, adjustment-free cuts. The engineered aluminum base supports large stock for efficient cutting. The compact LS0714 miters from 0 to 47 degrees left and 0 to 57 degrees right, with nine positive miter stops at 15, 22.5, 30, and 45 degrees (left or right), and 0 degree (90-degree cuts). The saw weighs only 28.9 pounds with a compact size (only 26-3/8 inches in overall length) with a convenient carrying handle for easy portability.
Best in Class for a Range of Applications
The LS0714 is engineered for a broad range of trades, including remodelers, carpenters, floor installers, finishers, and general contractors seeking a best-in-class 7-1/2-inch slide compound miter saw for the jobsite or on the benchtop. The LS0714 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.
About Makita Saws
Cut after cut, Makita saws deliver power, performance, and capacity with less weight and more ease-of-use features. Makita has a full range of corded and cordless saws and blades for cutting wood, metal, and masonry, including table saws, miter saws, reciprocating saws, circular saws, jig saws, metal cutting saws, plunge saws, and more, as well as a complete line of blades and accessories.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial-quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial-strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best-in-Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
Makita LS0714 7-1/2-Inch Slide Component Miter Saw, 7-1/2-inch C.T. blade, vertical vise, wrench, triangular ruler, two each extension wings, and dust bag.
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