| Turning the Water On: Fixture Installation and Sprinkler System |
From "Home IQ"
episode DHIQ-120 |
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Installing the FixturesBefore any fixtures can be installed our homeowners (Brad and Lynn Oberg) must decide where each is going to be located, which was done earlier in the construction process -- called the "rough-in" stage. Note: For more information on this rough-in stage and placement of fixtures, see Episode 110. After all the fixtures placements have been determined and all the lines have been run, the walls are closed up (figure A), and the fixtures can be installed.
Fixture Problems Arise- When it's time to install the fixture for the kitchen island (figure B), there's a problem. The pre-cut holes in the countertop don't align with the opening in the cabinet. Since this means modifications will have to be made to the cabinet, Brad is called in to make a decision.
In order to make enough space to accommodate the faucet, Brad agrees to cut the depth of the shelf in half, which will make the area of Lynn's cookbooks a lot smaller. The plumber cuts a hole (figure C) to accommodate the faucet. - In the master bathroom the opening, which has been cut into the countertop, is too large for the sink (figure D). The question for Brad to answer -- is the hole too big or the sink too small?
Brad goes with the sink being too small and has to call the manufacturer to see why the size "doesn't" match the template. He repacked the sink and sent it back in return for a larger one.
Fire-Protection Sprinkler SystemLess than two percent of homes in America have a sprinkler system, but our homeowners wanted to have the added security in the unfortunate case of a fire. "Lynn and I had a decision to make," Brad said, "and do we want to put sprinkler heads in the ceiling." The couple weren't quite sure at first but after some consideration and once they saw how small (figure E) the heads were, they decided to go with the fire-protection system. "We decided safety over aesthetics and not much of a sacrifice on aesthetics," Brad added. Brad and Lynn decided to go with the AQUASAFE® fire-protection system, and you can find out more about this technology under resources (Residential Sprinkler System and Radiant Flooring), below. In the next segment we check out the high-tech water heater and radiant floor heating system in the Oberg home.
RESOURCES :
Residential Sprinkler System and Radiant Flooring (Wirsbo)
Wirsbo Co.
Website: www.wirsbo.com
Kitchen and Bathroom Fixtures (Nicklas Supply)
Nicklas Supply, Inc./Splash
Website: www.wit-co.com
or www.nicklassupply.com
Plumbing Services (Pedicone)
Pedicone Plumbing
4364 Gibsonia Rd.
Rt. 910
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: 724-443-6794
Sinks and Fixtures (Kohler)
Kohler Co.
Website: www.us.kohler.com
Munchkin Water Heater (Heat Transfer Products)
Water Heater Installation
A-Comfort Service, Inc.
Website: www.acomfortservice.com
GUESTS :
Brad and Lynn Oberg
Homeowners
Company: IBACOS (Brad)
Title: Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer
Website: www.ibacos.com
Jeff Winkle
Director of Community Development
Cranberry Township
2525 Rochester Rd.
Cranberry Township, PA 16066-6499
Phone: 724-776-4806
Fax: 724-776-5488
E-mail: winklej@twp.cranberry.pa.us
Website: www.twp.cranberry.pa.us
Greg Allen
Site Supervisor
Hendolhurst Homes
955 Markman Park Rd.
Baden, PA 15005
Phone: 724-935-5658
Fax: 724-935-0884
E-mail: gcrbs@adelphia.net
Cindy Schad
Designer/Sales
Nicklas Supply, Inc./Splash
PO Box 1730
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Phone: 724-772-1060
Fax: 724-772-3020
Bill Rittlemann
Project Engineer
IBACOS
2214 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Website: www.ibacos.com
Jeremy Dindinger
Apprentice Plumber
Pedicone Plumbing
4364 Gibsonia Rd.
Rt. 910
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: 724-443-6794
Kirk Vigil
Regional Sales Mgr.
Wirsbo Co.
5925 148th St. W.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Toll-free: 800-321-4739
Phone: 952-891-2000
Fax: 952-891-2008
Website: www.wirsbo.com
Michael Morse
Journeyman Plumber
Pedicone Plumbing
4364 Gibsonia Rd.
Rt. 910
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: 724-443-6794
Todd Rhule
Installer
A-Comfort Service, Inc.
8600 Perry Hwy.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-366-8117
Fax: 412-366-6038
E-mail: Info@AcomfortService.com
Website: www.acomfortservice.com
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