Diaper Swappers

cblurose · 06-07-2006, 04:50 AM

I've never tried this...just passing on the info. I've received.

Parts List:
(1) standard kitchen sink sprayer
(1) 3way angle valve [1/2" copper (compression or sweat) or 1/2" FIP x 3/8" OD x 3/8" OD (both 3/8" are compression type)]
(1) 12" length of 1/4" L (3/8" OD) copper tubing
(1) 3/8" x 1/4" Tube to MIP connector w/ insert
(1) teflon tape

Tools List:
crescent wrenches or open end wrenches
propane torch and solder kit (optional see steps 1 and 2)

Installation Steps:
1. Determine the type of valve used for your toilet supply. It will most likely be a compression fitting or a sweat fitting. If it is a sweat fitting skip to step 7. If it is a compression fitting see step 2.
2. Turn off water to the whole house. Either at the city water meter or the gate valve where your water line enters your house. Flush the toilet and remove the exisiting compression nuts on the toilet supply tube (top and bottom); be careful not to bend the tube out of shape if it is the rigid style. Have a shallow tray underneath to catch the water. Set aside.
3. Loosen the compression nut on the copper tube coming out of the wall and remove the old valve body. (Leave the nut and compression ring in place). Install the new 3way valve body using the old nut, hand tighten only. Re-install the toilet supply line and hand tighten all the nuts. Once you have everything lined up and fitted properly tighten everything with the wrenches.
4. Assemble the sprayer threaded end (female threads) to the Tube to MIP connector. (use teflon tape on threads). Slide on nut and compression ring and then insert end of tubing into other end of connector and tighten nut. Carefully bend copper tubing (avoiding kinks) into a 90 degree sweep.
5. Slide on the nut and compression ring onto the open end of the tubing (opposite the sprayer). Insert tubing into the remaining compression stem of the 3way valve. Tighten the compression nuts.
6. Turn off supply valve at toilet prior to turning on the house water. Open the supply valve and check for leaks. The sprayer may leak slightley until the gaskets fully seat, but this will stop in a couple of days.
7. Drain down system by opening a nearby faucet and letteing the water run out of the valve. Have a shallow bucket ready. Remove old valve and install new valve using the torch. Align the valve body so the old supply tube will fit properly. Proceed to step 4

Heidiliz · 06-07-2006, 06:46 AM

I'll definitely have to show this to dh when he gets home. Thanks!

cblurose · 07-02-2006, 04:19 AM

bumping...

cblurose · 11-06-2006, 11:44 AM

oz2275 · 11-06-2006, 12:41 PM

Thanks! This would have been great a week ago! : ) LOL
My DH just installed the sprayer I purchased last week. Oh well!! He tried a trip to the local hardware store to see if he could get the parts to make a regular kitchen sprayer work (we had an extra from a new faucet we installed), but got so frustrated trying to find the right sizes & fittings. It doesn't help that we have an 80+ year old house so nothing in it is "standard"!!

I'm glad to see it is possible! It was just easier for him to order the whole thing than to find all the parts!

pinuchkin · 11-06-2006, 12:54 PM

"Determine the type of valve used for your toilet supply. It will most likely be a compression fitting or a sweat fitting."

06-07-2006, 04:50 AM	#1
cblurose Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: OH Posts: 4,040 Ratings: 690 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Make your own Diaper Shower Instructions I've never tried this...just passing on the info. I've received. Parts List: (1) standard kitchen sink sprayer (1) 3way angle valve [1/2" copper (compression or sweat) or 1/2" FIP x 3/8" OD x 3/8" OD (both 3/8" are compression type)] (1) 12" length of 1/4" L (3/8" OD) copper tubing (1) 3/8" x 1/4" Tube to MIP connector w/ insert (1) teflon tape Tools List: crescent wrenches or open end wrenches propane torch and solder kit (optional see steps 1 and 2) Installation Steps: 1. Determine the type of valve used for your toilet supply. It will most likely be a compression fitting or a sweat fitting. If it is a sweat fitting skip to step 7. If it is a compression fitting see step 2. 2. Turn off water to the whole house. Either at the city water meter or the gate valve where your water line enters your house. Flush the toilet and remove the exisiting compression nuts on the toilet supply tube (top and bottom); be careful not to bend the tube out of shape if it is the rigid style. Have a shallow tray underneath to catch the water. Set aside. 3. Loosen the compression nut on the copper tube coming out of the wall and remove the old valve body. (Leave the nut and compression ring in place). Install the new 3way valve body using the old nut, hand tighten only. Re-install the toilet supply line and hand tighten all the nuts. Once you have everything lined up and fitted properly tighten everything with the wrenches. 4. Assemble the sprayer threaded end (female threads) to the Tube to MIP connector. (use teflon tape on threads). Slide on nut and compression ring and then insert end of tubing into other end of connector and tighten nut. Carefully bend copper tubing (avoiding kinks) into a 90 degree sweep. 5. Slide on the nut and compression ring onto the open end of the tubing (opposite the sprayer). Insert tubing into the remaining compression stem of the 3way valve. Tighten the compression nuts. 6. Turn off supply valve at toilet prior to turning on the house water. Open the supply valve and check for leaks. The sprayer may leak slightley until the gaskets fully seat, but this will stop in a couple of days. 7. Drain down system by opening a nearby faucet and letteing the water run out of the valve. Have a shallow bucket ready. Remove old valve and install new valve using the torch. Align the valve body so the old supply tube will fit properly. Proceed to step 4 __________________ Carrie, Mom to 7, ages 13, 12, 10, 8, 6, 3 and 6 months www.mylittlebuttons.com Get polymailers and other mailing supplies here... http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/...d.php?t=659389

06-07-2006, 06:46 AM	#2
Heidiliz Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,209 Ratings: 26 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Make your own Diaper Shower Instructions I'll definitely have to show this to dh when he gets home. Thanks! __________________ Heidi SAHM to Abby(2/28/96), Cole(4/8/99), Gage(8/5/02), and Seth(8/17/04)! www.d65ppc.com - Pay Per Click Management

07-02-2006, 04:19 AM	#3
cblurose Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: OH Posts: 4,040 Ratings: 690 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Make your own Diaper Shower Instructions bumping... __________________ Carrie, Mom to 7, ages 13, 12, 10, 8, 6, 3 and 6 months www.mylittlebuttons.com Get polymailers and other mailing supplies here... http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/...d.php?t=659389

11-06-2006, 11:44 AM	#4
cblurose Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: OH Posts: 4,040 Ratings: 690 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Make your own Diaper Shower Instructions __________________ Carrie, Mom to 7, ages 13, 12, 10, 8, 6, 3 and 6 months www.mylittlebuttons.com Get polymailers and other mailing supplies here... http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/...d.php?t=659389

11-06-2006, 12:41 PM	#5
oz2275 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 21 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	Re: Make your own Diaper Shower Instructions Thanks! This would have been great a week ago! : ) LOL My DH just installed the sprayer I purchased last week. Oh well!! He tried a trip to the local hardware store to see if he could get the parts to make a regular kitchen sprayer work (we had an extra from a new faucet we installed), but got so frustrated trying to find the right sizes & fittings. It doesn't help that we have an 80+ year old house so nothing in it is "standard"!! I'm glad to see it is possible! It was just easier for him to order the whole thing than to find all the parts!