Hey you plumbing guru's out there......

[JohnV]

I'm removing a bath vanity and sink and also going to replace the water pipes coming up thru the floor in the wall. I have the opportunity to move them around a bit. Since I am going to put in a pedestal sink I was thinking that maybe I should put them up a little higher and maybe closer together so as not be seen so easy. What is standard and what do you think about my idea of moving them up and closer together and how high etc..
Thanks
John

Living in "The Sportsman's Paradise".

[Grandad]

>I have the opportunity to move them around a bit.
>Since I am going to put in a pedestal sink I was thinking
>that maybe I should put them up a little higher and maybe
>closer together so as not be seen so easy. What is

In a new installation with a pedestal sink, the lines are usually placed close enough together that the pedestal covers them. The height can not be so high up that you have issues with connecting the supply lines.

A recent post talked about a burst water line on a sink. Worth reading. I recommend the stainless steel covered flexible connectors, or the straight chrome or polished brass tubing, that can be bent to fit.

I recommend choosing your faucet before finishing the supply line placement. This should also be done before buying the pedestal, because a widespread faucet requires a different sink than a 4" faucet. The key is that your supply placement and the type of lines you use can make it difficult to install the faucet.

One other note, they do sell polished brass P-Traps, which depending on the look you want may make it look more finished.

[JohnV]

Thanks Grandad, that's the kind of advice I'm looking for.
I have to pull the water lines out of the wall from below and reinstall so I will be taking the sheetrock out anyway. I have the faucet and the pedestal already. Just need to do demo and run the waterlines from below. Last winter the hotwater line rusted thru and so I cut it off and put a valve under the house.
House is a 1930 Craftsman bungalow and I am restoring but this was decided for me. :D
Thanks
John

Living in "The Sportsman's Paradise".

[Super Ry]

We've got nutin but pedistals in our house - whoever put em in used real nice crome lines for the hot/cold and drain. They are still fairly close together and higher like your asked bout, but it was nice to see someone put the time in to make it look nice if anybody noticed. I'd definatly make sure and use the nice lines and make the move.

[Grandad]

>We've got nutin but pedistals in our house - whoever put em
>in used real nice crome lines for the hot/cold and drain.
>They are still fairly close together and higher like your
>asked bout, but it was nice to see someone put the time in
>to make it look nice if anybody noticed. I'd definatly make
>sure and use the nice lines and make the move.

Mine use flexible stainless steel lines.

Maybe you could take the time to measure for him, so he could get an idea of what can be done. Mine are maybe 6" below the pedestal sink bottom, but I don't know if that could be done with the chrome ones.

[Super Ry]

Good idea - we'll do

I'll try and get em for ya tonight John.

[Super Ry]

Grrrrrrr - stupid home computer...

OK all better now. Back at work.

Water lines are 17" form the floor and 5" appart. The drain is centered between the two and is 3" above the centerline of the hot/cold lines. The hot/cold lines are crome and have flange fittings - similar to what you'd see for brake lines. Hope this helps.

[JohnV]

Thanks for all your trouble and goes for all of you that contributed. I think I have a pretty good idea where I should go with this. I figured you guys would have some good advice. :D
Well here goes. This coming 4th holiday is when I will tackle this.
Thanks again guys.
John

Living in "The Sportsman's Paradise".

[Frank]

Great advice so far. Only thing I'd add is the valves you use. There are newer ones out that only require 1/4 turn (ball valve). A little more expensive, but worth it IMO.