Most difficult fixture - Plumbing Zone

mongo · 06-26-2010, 04:33 PM

Recently a discussion at our local jobsite came up concerning what each person thought to be the most difficult fixture to set (assuming RI was correct. This was the short list mentioned.

1. Urinal
2. Water Cooler
3. Pedistal Lavatory.

What say ye?

irishplumber29 · 06-26-2010, 04:51 PM

urinal by far, because its usually a direct replacment so you have to deal with all funny smelling stuff.

Indie · 06-26-2010, 05:14 PM

Make a poll, and we will find out. I say a Pedestal Lavatory. No matter what one it is they are always difficult. Some prove to be very difficult. So the average is difficult. Urinals can vary, but pretty straight forward, smell = whatever.

OldSchool · 06-26-2010, 06:56 PM

I would say a one piece shower on a cement floor

bartnc37 · 06-26-2010, 07:01 PM

pedastals always suck but a close second for sheer PITA are fully enclosed 5' acrylic tub/showers with the whirlpool option, my back hurts just thinking about em.

PlumberDave · 06-26-2010, 07:34 PM

Concealed flushometer 3 bolt wall mount W/C. Like at the YMCA in Bellevue.

**ILPlumber** · 06-26-2010, 07:46 PM

Trim outs are all easy. If that's the hardest thing ya do, be happy.

plumbear · 06-26-2010, 08:28 PM

Most water coolers are easy, but I have installed a few that were a challenge due to lack of room to work. I am banging my head on the desk trying to remember what model it was, but it was installed at circuit city.

gear junkie · 06-27-2010, 01:51 AM

If the rough in was done right, I can't think of any fixture difficult to install. If I had to pick one, I'd say it was an ADA sink with carriers. Leveling the sink on the carriers can get fustrating.

Christina · 06-27-2010, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongo

Recently a discussion at our local jobsite came up concerning what each person thought to be the most difficult fixture to set (assuming RI was correct. This was the short list mentioned.

1. Urinal
2. Water Cooler
3. Pedistal Lavatory.

What say ye?

Pedestal Sink!!

06-26-2010, 04:33 PM	#1
mongo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 150 My Photos	Most difficult fixture Recently a discussion at our local jobsite came up concerning what each person thought to be the most difficult fixture to set (assuming RI was correct. This was the short list mentioned. 1. Urinal 2. Water Cooler 3. Pedistal Lavatory. What say ye? __________________ Good plumbing ain't cheap and cheap plumbing ain't good.

06-26-2010, 04:51 PM	#2
irishplumber29 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: south florida Posts: 68 My Photos	urinal by far, because its usually a direct replacment so you have to deal with all funny smelling stuff. __________________ we plumbers should be held to a higher standard then doctors, we keep households free of bacteria and ensure that drains are flowing freely and that the water is clean enough for any standards, without us the plague would be possible again

06-27-2010, 01:51 AM	#9
gear junkie Ridgid tool user Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA but use IPC Posts: 1,027 My Photos	If the rough in was done right, I can't think of any fixture difficult to install. If I had to pick one, I'd say it was an ADA sink with carriers. Leveling the sink on the carriers can get fustrating. __________________ Ridgid

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06-26-2010, 05:14 PM	#3
Indie AAAAAAAAHHHHH!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,610 My Photos	Make a poll, and we will find out. I say a Pedestal Lavatory. No matter what one it is they are always difficult. Some prove to be very difficult. So the average is difficult. Urinals can vary, but pretty straight forward, smell = whatever.

06-26-2010, 07:01 PM	#5
bartnc37 brown is down Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WI Posts: 279 My Photos	pedastals always suck but a close second for sheer PITA are fully enclosed 5' acrylic tub/showers with the whirlpool option, my back hurts just thinking about em.

06-26-2010, 07:34 PM	#6
PlumberDave Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 216 My Photos	Concealed flushometer 3 bolt wall mount W/C. Like at the YMCA in Bellevue.

06-26-2010, 07:46 PM	#7
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	Trim outs are all easy. If that's the hardest thing ya do, be happy.

06-26-2010, 08:28 PM	#8
plumbear Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 65 My Photos	Most water coolers are easy, but I have installed a few that were a challenge due to lack of room to work. I am banging my head on the desk trying to remember what model it was, but it was installed at circuit city.