Once the heater was installed, the next step was to decide what type of lines to run. I decided that after all was said and done, 1/2 PEX piping crimped was the way to go, atleast for 90% of the lines. I spent the $130 for the PEX crimping tool, 2 rolls of red and blue lines, and numerous t's, l's, and some solder ends. I also decided that I would not cut another hole in the side of the trailer and create a city water inlet behind the street-side wheel well. I created the inlet from copper pipes and ran it through the floor coming into the trailer next to the hotwater heater. I used a regular household pressure regulator. I also decided to not use the hot water heater bypass that I purchased and created one with the hose and attachments I already had. I also installed a water spicket behind the curbside wheel well for exterior water usage. I also ran a copper line that will go end up near the toilet and create a hose bib for washing the toilet out after usage. Here is what it all looks like now. I am waiting to run the lines around the edges because this weekend a friend and I are going to paint the interior skins with Zolatone (Apollo Grey). Once that is completed, I will run the lines and get the trailer ready for cabinets.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Water lines begin
Once the heater was installed, the next step was to decide what type of lines to run. I decided that after all was said and done, 1/2 PEX piping crimped was the way to go, atleast for 90% of the lines. I spent the $130 for the PEX crimping tool, 2 rolls of red and blue lines, and numerous t's, l's, and some solder ends. I also decided that I would not cut another hole in the side of the trailer and create a city water inlet behind the street-side wheel well. I created the inlet from copper pipes and ran it through the floor coming into the trailer next to the hotwater heater. I used a regular household pressure regulator. I also decided to not use the hot water heater bypass that I purchased and created one with the hose and attachments I already had. I also installed a water spicket behind the curbside wheel well for exterior water usage. I also ran a copper line that will go end up near the toilet and create a hose bib for washing the toilet out after usage. Here is what it all looks like now. I am waiting to run the lines around the edges because this weekend a friend and I are going to paint the interior skins with Zolatone (Apollo Grey). Once that is completed, I will run the lines and get the trailer ready for cabinets.
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