Hi! I'm working on replacing my tub and I figured I may as well take care of the fixtures while I'm at it. The home is 2x4 construction and the fixtures are back to back with another bath. Previously, there was drywall (greenboard) and some sort of surround (linoleum? idk, it was heavy and brittle). I am replacing that with a direct-to-stud fiberglass surround. What I was wondering was, what sort of bends am I allowed to make in copper for the tub spout? The reason being, the new faucet is much deeper than my current one, and with the direct-to-stud fiberglass, there is much less room. With a traditional straight down pipe, I would end up colliding with the pipes feeding the spout on the other side. To start, my idea was to move the faucet up about 4 inches (the tub has a higher floor anyways) and form my downpipe something like this (periods for space) ..........................\ other spout----->O | ........................../ new spout------->O with some 45s. There is also the issue of the copper pipes going to the shower head being in the way, but I was thinking I could use PEX piping to avoid that collision. Would this approach be okay? Other thoughts? Side question, what is the type of fitting/adapter called that will go from female pipe thread to male PEX (faucet -> pex pipe)? Thanks! [ATTACH]55159[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]55160[/ATTACH]

Multiple Issues Need advice on best way to progress regarding a plumbing problem and drywall situation: I have a neighbor who needs some major help. Sometime ago her 7 yr old water heater busted. She was short on cash and it was summer so she tried to live without for a while..... Then even with it shut down she noticed it was leaking. Soon cold showers led to no shower then began some drainage issues and toilet back flow. She has not been using the plumbing in her home and relying on 'camp style potty' & a friend's house / hose for attending to some basic needs. She now has some funds stashed away to begin repairs but feels overwhelmed as to where to begin. Here is a list of what she may need: _ Rusty leaky water heater pulled out _ Drywall around water heater pulled out and replaced (Had been previously wet and moldy, she had treated it at the time but it needs replacement and inspection behind for any further mold) _ New Water-heater _ Drywall in downstairs powder room needs to be at least partially removed and replaced. She said the toilet leaked up from under the slab (back flow) when the shut down water-heater began to leak. There was no waste in the toilet or coming up from under, just foul water. (She did remove some of the drywall to dry out _ wet vac/ fans_ and had used a mild bleach solution during initial leak with a follow up of a mold killer/preventive spray from home depot. She also pulled the flooring) _Toilets and sinks in the 2 baths upstairs were making weird sounds and not draining correctly. She's concerned that all toilets/sinks may need to be replaced or at least the inner workings replaced_ stating that she had some drip and flush problems and was about to fix them before the water heater blew... I tried to find her main water shut off valve to the house, it had been buried due to mud from a storm and had to be dug out_ I noticed it looked rusty and did not want to turn it, fearing it might break. She's scared that the back flow issue is serious. She doesn't have a real support system set up in the area, has a very tight budget and needs to try to stay put while work is being done. Where does she begin? She does have some physical limitations and will need professionals for the majority of repairs. Who does she need to call first? Plumber, Handyman, some sort water damage repair guy? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.