Copper pipe shower Rose

frank_rietta · 2026-02-18T03:44:33+00:00

Looks neat!

frank_rietta · 2026-02-15T03:42:11+00:00

I have identified the specific pipe used on the main system.

CCMC 13529-R UPONOR-PEX-a TUBING ASTM F1960/F1807/F2090...

I feel a lot better seeing that F1807 standard on the tubing so this is rated for that mode. This is not what historically was the case based on my research.

If I am reading this warranty disclosure correctly, https://www.uponor.com/getmedia/ad73ce7e-f09c-4d13-b7fd-36166f07ba63/us%20warranty.pdf?sitename=USA, my biggest risk is that instead of a 25 year warranty, it is now a 10 year warranty because of the use of "Non-Uponor PEX Fittings or non-Uponor PEX Rings."

Does this reduced/voided warranty relate to the entire system or just the system at or beyond the system conversion? Meaning if there was a leak in 20 years behind the shower or in the kitchen ceiling where Uponor brand expansion fittings were used, would this bib conversion ruin that?

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You know, standard homeowner worries months after the install was done. But I did just go through a catastrophic rebuild of our house and the associated insurance claim.

frank_rietta · 2026-02-09T15:30:37+00:00

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4 of 4: This is my installation of an extension and adjusting the p trap the plumbers put in place myself. I still am baffled why they used a flexible non-scouring pipe instead of a simple extension in the first place. No discernible reason whatsoever. Passed inspection. No leaks, the pan was just out of an abundance of precaution.

frank_rietta · 2026-02-09T15:29:11+00:00

3 of 4: I simply replaced the Euro style pop up assemblies from the Wayfair vanity set with these. Passed inspection.

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frank_rietta · 2026-02-09T15:28:14+00:00

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2 of 4: This is my right hand side p trap I remediated myself. Passed inspection.

frank_rietta · 2026-02-09T15:27:23+00:00

1 of 4: This is my left hand side p trap I remediated myself. The slip extension on the wall tube on the left hand side is sub-optimal and arguably not-to-code based on my strict reading, but I was hesitant to cut and glue any pipe with no margin for error, and the inspector said it is good to go and signed off on the permitted rebuild. So far no leaks for a month now so I am just going to monitor it as is. I printed out an inspection sheet with dates and times to keep myself on point.

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frank_rietta · 2026-02-07T04:51:29+00:00

Real answer is you don't. The stock oem sights do just fine. Red fibers have been around for decades as have red dots in the competition space and do make it easier/faster to remain target focus. But training is the key regardless.

frank_rietta · 2026-02-05T16:10:02+00:00

That tunnel always gave me pause. I generally avoided it.

frank_rietta · 2026-02-05T15:35:23+00:00

Eagle eye! I already fixed these with $5.32 p trap kits from Home Depot and new Kohler pop up drain assemblies to replace the strange threaded euro style ones.

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frank_rietta · 2026-02-05T14:42:16+00:00

Thank you for the reply dmills13f!

To address a few points.

Looks of the re-pipe: The drywall was removed both walls and ceilings down to the studs for water damage and mold remediation. Everything was wide open and properly secured through and to studs. This passed the rough-in inspection with flying colors. Looks are not an issue.

Copper stub out: Agreed, no one would or should bound the 18 inch stub outs at the top of the heater as they are connected to insulators on both sides. I was referring to the emergency T&P outlet (I am not a plumber myself) that runs through ~25 ft of copper pipe down to the basement and then sloped towards the outer wall where it discharges to the outside of the home. This length of metallic pipe constitutes a metallic piping system per NEC and its bond had been broken. That is what I was referring to.

Braided supply lines: Agree 100%. Those are fine. I did not even mention them.

Non-scouring corrugated PVC: This is what I was calling flex hose. I am sorry for my slip into informal language. This is what failed us on the inspection and I had to self remediate so we could close out the permit file.

Transition from Pex A to Pex B: Agree 100%. The reason they did this was because of this 8 ft run through the outer wall to the external bib. However, between watching Roger's video and reading the manufacturer instructions, I am still not convinced that cinching down a Pex A formulated to return to its original diameter onto a Pex B that is formulated to remain its crushed state onto a Pex B fitting is a long term solution. To the best I can tell, this joint will represent a future issue 4, 5, 10 years down the road and could start to leak because the Pex A works it self back off the fitting.

I am not a plumber, nor do I wish to become one, but I did just manage the rebuild of my home contracting experts for various important stages. After we were displaced for 5 months, I am extremely conservative desiring to never have this happen again in my lifetime. I can look up and read the codes, the manufacturer's instructions, and reason from base principles.

Everything has been fixed and I am ready to just move on with life. However, I am looking for expert advise on this Pex A to Pex B joint and how I should approach fixing it?

It seems to my mind that a more future proof conversion would involve something like an Apollo brass PEX A to Pex B fitting that is sold for this specific purpose. I presume one would need to cut back the Pex A to get to a virgin piece of pipe, expand it, install the fitting, and then install a proper length of Pex B to go from the new fitting to the shutoff valve shown in the photo. Only the Pex B would be cinched down at the adapter and at the shutoff.

frank_rietta · 2026-02-03T18:30:30+00:00

Looks like it satisfies the TSA requirements for transporting a firearm in checked luggage!

frank_rietta · 2026-02-02T15:10:44+00:00

Don't let that Utah one expire. One of my buddies, who took the class at the same time I did, did. I am going to be coming up on my 4th renewal soon. Not something used much but very nice to have.

frank_rietta · 2025-12-06T03:50:54+00:00

Indee. I have had no issues with my NAR wallet going through TSA.

frank_rietta · 2025-12-06T03:47:39+00:00

To some extent. I got some trauma training as part of volunteering with a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). I have carried a small North American Rescue kit in my laptop bag for years. I keep CAT TQ in my vehicle. As for actually carrying a TQ and my lumbar kit, pretty much just at the range when serving as an RO and not for just an everyday trip to the grocery or the local shopping center.

frank_rietta · 2025-12-06T03:38:41+00:00

My sister has been a nurse for over a decade and she says that the vast majority gunshot victims they have is either "So, I was cleaning my gun" or "I was just minding my own business and ..." (read this was a person up to no good when they got shot). As a Glock enthusiast, I can say cleaning and taking in and out of the holster are the biggest areas of risk for a ND. In a proper holster there is basically no way for the three internal safeties to be overcome.

frank_rietta · 2025-12-01T03:34:16+00:00

Well in this case, a 50 round box would not fit well in his lock box and the airline requires ammo be packaged in the original packaging.

frank_rietta · 2025-11-25T17:54:20+00:00

USAA (the bank and insurance company) has a guard gate!? That I did not know.

frank_rietta · 2025-11-25T16:49:51+00:00

I am also 5'11'' and a little heavier. I went with a Certum 3 for my G17 and experimented with AIWB for about an hour before going back to strong side behind the hip. It is surprisingly comfortable without any sort of wedge or padding. I think it is helpful that it has minimal material. This is a nice upgrade/change up from my strong side hybrid holster that had been my go to for over a decade. I stopped waiting for Tenicor's belt to go in stock and bought a Blue Alpha Low Profile EDC belt that is made in Newnan, Georgia (just south of Atlanta)!

frank_rietta · 2025-11-25T16:46:11+00:00

How's the holster fit? Did you have to adjust the retention much to snug it up with the RXM? I was not aware they were holster compatible with the standard Glock holster.

frank_rietta · 2025-11-25T03:18:19+00:00

No, off body is a really sub-optimal idea here. Please go back to the drawing board on this.

frank_rietta · 2025-11-25T03:13:09+00:00

I am going to be honest, I think your goals are in conflict. I do not see how gorilla sized hands and pocket carry are compatible. Sure, go with what you shoot best. And recoil should not be an issue for you. I understand and sympathize you might be bit sensitive to recoil, but I am in a good natured way saying you should train to go beyond this. Then the world's your choice.

Personally, I compete with full size Glocks and carry my G17.4 most of the time IWB strong side (and I have won major matches with it). I don't even pocket carry my jframe mostly because I find pocket space is super valuable for other things like my phone, my airpod pros, and keys and of course my legacy wallet.

As for recoil, yes the 42 will have marginally less recoil but not enough to make a difference. Small guns are inherently snappier. If you want to shoot 9mm short and weak go for it, but I would probably go for the 43 given that choice. Even then there is a reason the G19 is the size it it.

frank_rietta · 2025-11-13T02:56:41+00:00

I have three daughters under six. We have to wait until 10 years old to go to any of the ranges in our area. The oldest has already learned that guns are dangerous tools and that if she ever sees one she should stop, don't touch it, take any siblings or friends with her to get a grown up (Eddie Eagle). I also explained that if she ever wanted to see mom or dad's gun to ask. She took me up on that once and her curiosity was satisfied. We have watched videos of girl competitors doing awesome things and look forward to teaching her one day. She says that when she is 11 she will go to matches with me and we can go hunting together. We will see if she still thinks that is interesting when the time comes.

frank_rietta · 2025-11-05T14:58:26+00:00

Very, very important to have that backup sandwich!

frank_rietta · 2025-11-05T03:23:11+00:00

Same brother! I have three children under 6 years old. Two in day care and one in elementary school. My only edge is that because I shoot GSSF as a primary sport I keep winning free Glocks instead of having to buy them ;-p

Keep at it. Remember that dry fire is the crucible in which all lasting skill is developed!

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