Help with copper pipes in bathroom...

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We had a flood in bathroom and have had to redo entire bathroom. The copper water pipes in tub area were kept and not leaking however, when I took old tub/shower unit out and have had to put drywall in, the knob (hot/cold handle) where the tub (one piece unit) goes sticks out too far. I guess the old tub was indented around the edges but now the new walls will force me to "push" the pipes in to accomodate the new wall. Will this hurt the pipes? They will have to be pushed in about 1 1-1/2 inches. There would be pressure on them but they are not leaking currently. Would this make them leak in the future? Any help would be appreciated. THANKS!!!
 
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It's generally inadvisable to strain pipework, much better to redo it to reduce the risk of leaks later on
 
yup have to agree with muggles redo it

the semi rigid solvent weld plastic pipe is good and has a good bit of flex ;)
was the flood pipes or the cumberland river

axel the state of TN is bigger than the uk :eek:
 
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Thought it might have been you in another mindset...
 
Had someone look at it and they said it would be OK since not that much stress. Thanks all
 

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