Absolute crazy timing lol. I’m in my master bathroom starting the PEX routing with sharkbites and clicked on KZitem to listen to something while working and would ya look at this lol
@TheExcellentLaborer
12 күн бұрын
That was good timing! You will absolutely love PEX. After using PEX, you will never go back to any other type of waterlines. It’s so easy to use. Sharkbite makes a great product. Good luck with your project!
@Keeps-
12 күн бұрын
@@TheExcellentLaborerhow do they hold up against rodents in attics?
@nandisaand5287
Күн бұрын
Dude, EVERY plumbing KZitemr I've ever watched has said DO NOT use those sharkbite connectors behind walls, as they'll eventually fail. Even other commenters on this video say the same.
@Jaredxstp
12 күн бұрын
Bathroom is all I basically got left for my basement lve finished on my own except for the electric i hired out. Perfect timing i appreciate it KZitem has saved me tons of money and the basement came out great!! I’ll def use your links when I begin the bathroom and saved this vid. Will look forward to ur next vid too with the shower!
@Navy1977
12 күн бұрын
Doing all that yourself, why did you hire out the electric? Just not comfortable with it?
@TheExcellentLaborer
12 күн бұрын
Thanks for your support! Sounds like you about. Got your project done. Excellent work! It’s nice knowing you saved yourself a ton of money. Sweat equity is the best equity. Thanks for watching!
@Jaredxstp
12 күн бұрын
@@Navy1977I watched some videos on it and it didn’t look too bad to do but correct I felt uncomfortable hooking up electric but not uncomfortable to drill a 4 1/4” hole dozer through the side of my house for bathroom exhaust haha
@Jaredxstp
12 күн бұрын
@@TheExcellentLaborerit is and it turned me into a confident handy person around the house!!
@Navy1977
12 күн бұрын
@@Jaredxstp Got it, thanks, I'm usually comfortable running new boxes and circuits, then I spend the next couple of days worrying if I did it wrong, even after I've checked them a couple of times. 🤔🤷🤦🙄
@jasonandrus1981
12 күн бұрын
First off I am really enjoying your videos as I'm using them to refresh my electric and plumbing memory for an upcoming house we will be building. My question is have you used the shower valves with built-in stops?.... I have had them in my last two builds and they are nice as they give you a local water shutoff for repairs on the faucet without having to shut water off elsewhere.
@TheExcellentLaborer
12 күн бұрын
The stops would be nice for future purposes, but I do not use those. They would be a great addition, though! Thanks for watching my videos to help refresh your memory. It’s interesting that I go back and watch some of my old videos as well. Good luck with your project!
@christopherboyd7177
12 күн бұрын
just used this system after years of using b. i love it enough said.
@Flysimware
12 күн бұрын
I love how easy it is to work with Pex tubing and overall the entire process to install water lines. And it will outlast anything else. That pex expander is amazing. I used the wrench method and it's perfect for small jobs.
@alitberis
12 күн бұрын
I hammered the like button and now my phone is broken. Who's liable for that? 😂
@TheExcellentLaborer
12 күн бұрын
That’s too funny! Thanks for watching!
@daviscrt
11 күн бұрын
Great information. Thanks again Don
@joel6427
11 күн бұрын
Are all three colors of Pex A equally sensitive to UV light?
@kevinodonnell5529
12 күн бұрын
Where did you purchase all the pet a tubing and connections?
@travishill7873
10 күн бұрын
Do they make a version of the valve but for shower only? If the copper pipe can be removed and that part capped off that might work.
@TheExcellentLaborer
10 күн бұрын
Yes, there is a shower only version. This was a Tub shower combo so I had to use this one. I hope that helps!
@LearningToLiveTexasHomestead
8 күн бұрын
do not use any kind of slide on and lock fittings. I dont care what anyone says about them, no matter the brand. When the water line freezes, the pressure from the ice will push the fitting right off the pipe, all pipe. Plumber for 25 years, take my word for it
@Navy1977
12 күн бұрын
Why not CVPC the whole thing since that's what you used to plumb the rest? Or pex the whole thing? Toys are nice if you have them, but lasering the valve mount is a bit of an overkill. Any rookie can measure and mark the horizontal and vertical points.
@TheExcellentLaborer
12 күн бұрын
I knew this would be a good video to demonstrate the transition from CPVC to PEX. A lot of people remodeling would appreciate that information. Yes the laser level does a great job but definitely don’t have to use it. I appreciate you watching!
@THEMANTHEMYTH224
12 күн бұрын
I just pex'ed out my shower valve lol.. why use pex A though?
@rudyrivera7426
11 күн бұрын
👌👍
@TheExcellentLaborer
11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Flysimware
12 күн бұрын
I do not trust the shark bite easy connects and they are not cheap. I also had to convert from PCV to Pex and I used a type of connector that you PVC glue one end and the other end has a male fitting for your Pex tubing.
@budnspud
12 күн бұрын
I heard that rats can be attracted to the pex pipes. Is that right?
@TheExcellentLaborer
12 күн бұрын
I have had PEX in my house for years and have never had that. I do not have many rats in my area but many mice. Thanks for watching!
@daroldw4606
12 күн бұрын
FYI---you got a lot of commission off of me. lol!
@TheExcellentLaborer
12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your support!
@MontanaRockSlayer
9 күн бұрын
Wouldn’t it be better to not install a 90° angle in the supply line and just run the supply line continuous to the valve?
@nandisaand5287
Күн бұрын
He said early in the video you can just bend them, he was just using the 90s for demonstration
@nandisaand5287
Күн бұрын
You had me right up until 18:52 mark. Every other plumber in KZitem says DO NOT use those Sharkbite connectors behind walls (or in crawlspace) as a permanent connection. I get that Sharkbite is sponsoring the video, but shouldn't you use a traditional adapter to go from Pex to CPVC? On a related note, why use CPVC at all since its new construction?
@The85F0X
10 күн бұрын
Amazing timing. I’m building my own house myself and I’m about to start plumbing.
@TheExcellentLaborer
10 күн бұрын
Excellent! Building your own house is very rewarding. Plumbing is a little bit of a learning curve, but take your time and I’m sure you will do just fine. Good luck with your house!
@mondavou9408
4 күн бұрын
The Ai already knows.
@dcbc991
12 күн бұрын
I have that same Dewalt Pex expander tool and it made my plumbing project a breeze. I did a fiberglass shower enclosure tear out and new unit refit. The hardest part was the drywalling after the new unit was in place.
@TheExcellentLaborer
12 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed PEX expander tool as well. I love how the shark bite PEX works with it really smoothly. The next video is going to be installing a new fiberglass shower so you will enjoy that video. I’m sure. Thanks for watching!
@fstoll3
12 күн бұрын
I was wondering why you didn't install shut off valves on the water lines?
@TheExcellentLaborer
12 күн бұрын
There are shut off valves in the crawlspace, going to different zones of the house. I hope that helps!
@TerryLynnburnsJr
12 күн бұрын
Always want to be a plumbing
@TheExcellentLaborer
12 күн бұрын
Plumbing is enjoyable with new construction!
@DanielGomez-cf6vk
12 күн бұрын
I use pex b but I upsize it for pressure
@DaveHarris75
12 күн бұрын
Some Moen shower valves require 3/8 Copper. I tried using Pex, and the valve wouldn’t work. As soon as I switched to Copper (I followed Moen’s instructions), the shower valve worked as designed.
@Navy1977
12 күн бұрын
Did you use a copper connector between the valve and the pex? Don't understand why the feed line material makes any difference?
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