Excellent video. Straight forward with tips...Like the plate tip on the 2x4 to protect the pipe! Thank you!
@anthonymyers-35
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos, being a life time member has allowed us to complete one full remodel and now we're starting a new basement shower/bathroom from scratch.
@HomeRepairTutor
3 жыл бұрын
that’s awesome news buddy!! Super excited to see your project. What kind of shower are you building?
@anthonymyers-35
3 жыл бұрын
Well, I went with wedi the first time and other than cost, it worked out great. I'm gonna go with their shower pan combo with this one as well as a bench and led niche..tile floor the whole bathroom... looking forward to the task
@HomeRepairTutor
3 жыл бұрын
@@anthonymyers-35 sounds like an awesome renovation!!
@samsheppard1706
Жыл бұрын
EXTREMELY HELPFUL 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@ronh9384
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I like the Delta valve as well. I use the one with the shut off valves and for Pex-A. One thing I like to do is put one or two wraps of Teflon tape around the threads for the bonnet nut that holds the cartridge in. I only do this that so it makes it easier to get the bonnet nut off when the valve has to be replaced.
@jonathanesquives
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video well done and clean work I would have mentioned the measurements from center of valve and and height of shower head and valve and also code requirements but overall great plumbing
@kedso2769
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Easy to follow. THANKS!
@joelongtin7532
Жыл бұрын
Delta valves are totally worth the cost. Pex is fast and forgiving if you make mistakes. I find that Pex on the shower does reduce water pressure from the shower nozzle. Good if you want to save water. I might not have done Pex on the master shower if I had to do it over.
@bradhaenitsch1145
Жыл бұрын
Your crazy there’s no way you can tell that minor drop in psi you nut
@evielknievel4972
9 ай бұрын
Its your debris screen on your shower head or your old PRV or many different factors. Pex has nothing to do with pressure. It is used in commercial setups and is trusted.
@CowboyJeffSmith
10 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks for your help!
@aquilestroya2100
2 жыл бұрын
Huge help. Thank you very much.
@mikebeasley553
2 жыл бұрын
Pex tubing/ plumbing does not require water hammers ever. What exactly do you think would make any noise with plastic tubing? I've been plumbing since before pes ever existed.
@3roxxxy
3 жыл бұрын
I like Uponor fittings.
@HomeRepairTutor
3 жыл бұрын
same here, PEX A is awesome, I’ll have a video about that system down the road - do you use the M12 expansion tool?
@3roxxxy
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRepairTutor DeWalt Expansion Tool.
@Alfredomakanas..0923
3 жыл бұрын
Good advice, thank you..👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽🤠
@HomeRepairTutor
3 жыл бұрын
thank you 👍🏼🔥
@mrlibowski493
2 жыл бұрын
The only down side I can see is that water Hammer arrestors have rubber diaphragms that eventually fail and you need to replace the unit, how would you access it? I'd think it would be better further down the line maybe in the basement where you can access it. As long as it's before the valve it will do its job of absorbing shock.
@AD-fd9vz
3 жыл бұрын
i wish i knew about those crimp ring spacer. had to fight some of those ring while installing into odd position, would have save a lots of frustration
@HomeRepairTutor
3 жыл бұрын
ya, spacers help a lot and keep the pipes stabilized while trying to crimp
@TonyVM775
3 жыл бұрын
You can also use the rubber part of your pliers to lightly crimp the ring in place then finish it off with your crimp tool. Some crimp tools also have a pre crimp feature as well.
@3807shawn
3 жыл бұрын
You can lightly crimp the ri g with channel locks and it wont move do it under tubs all the time
@amadohernandezreyes4701
3 жыл бұрын
REALLY NICE, THANK YOU.
@HomeRepairTutor
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@wesware3613
2 ай бұрын
What’s the difference between the copper rings with the red spacer on it and the copper rings without the red spacer? Is it just so you get consistent spacing and jam that red spacer up against the fitting?
@hifinphoto
2 жыл бұрын
AWESOME work !
@mitchsteinwedel9268
2 жыл бұрын
never seen a hammer arrest on a shower system... interesting. always check your go/nogo rotating it as sometimes crimp rings can warp into an oval shape. Nice video
@chrispino8249
2 жыл бұрын
You never seen them on a shower system because they are not needed. 🤣😂 this is so stupid. And he ran it in pex so then you have even less banging of the pipes. 😃😃
@dalesmith2324
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrispino8249 I I ii I
@Sean-Aviation
Жыл бұрын
excellent video. do you test the line for leaks before finishing the drywall ? also does the PEX pipe system can work for laundry lines? I prefer this method than the brass type of course
@bartmormino907
2 ай бұрын
When you read the instructions by the manufacture, arresters are not required on PEX.
@petahbred
5 ай бұрын
awesome vid! do you have to worry about any type of corrosive reaction between the galvanized screws and the brass fittings?
@NellysDIYcreations
4 ай бұрын
Do you solder all the way around the pipes or just halfway?
@andreaberryman5354
Жыл бұрын
I noticed you are not using Shark Bite or any other commercial connectors other than crimping it to-is that a brass connector then?
@creative_moe3366
Жыл бұрын
thank you
@benbauer7016
2 жыл бұрын
great job and video! Just one point, I wouldnt wipe the flux off until after soldering/brazing; unless the flux manufacturer states todo so.
@benbauer7016
2 жыл бұрын
actually that was a really great tutorial format, quick and to the point
@HomeRepairTutor
2 жыл бұрын
@@benbauer7016 thank you for your kindness and the feedback on flux
@jeffreyplumber1975
2 жыл бұрын
wont hurt a thing to wipe befor and after it cools
@connor8514
3 жыл бұрын
Is there a rule of thumb on how to figure depth of the valve and height of valve / shower head?
@HomeRepairTutor
3 жыл бұрын
there are a few recommendations set by Delta and the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Delta recommends this valve be set such that the plaster guard roughly within 1/4” of the finished wall, their directions vary for valves with integrated shut offs, so read the directions carefully. The height recommended by the NKBA is between 38” and 48” off the finished tile floor - it’s a wide range to suit the height of the user.
@3807shawn
3 жыл бұрын
You can put it however high you want the shower head usually goes at like 75 in from the ground main thing to remember is the pressure builders he has on the mixing valve and if you dont sana use them then tie your lines back into eachother so the valve will build pressure eveenly
@IslandPlumber
2 жыл бұрын
You have to check the directions that come with the fixture for the depth.
@kenchiison4570
2 жыл бұрын
@@3807shawn Those are arrestors sparky, not pressure builders(?). They alleviate water hammer when you shut the faucet off. You can't tie your got and cold lines together
@blueplasma5589
2 жыл бұрын
why did the valve wiggle on both crimps of the copper rings? The valve isn't held firmly to the 2x10 block?
@knuckledragger2412
2 жыл бұрын
I don't see any quick closing valves with this installation...
@richardjenkins9803
8 ай бұрын
Is the straight pipe to shower head ok for thermal expansion?
@alansach8437
2 жыл бұрын
What do you do if you are working in a space that doesn't allow for the use of the tool? (Can't open it wide enough). Also, can you connect new Pex to old Pex?
@L2fish
Жыл бұрын
I worry about using pex in enclosed walls. Would mice be prone to eating it?
@derekw40
3 жыл бұрын
What does the water hammer do ? What is its function ?
@HomeRepairTutor
3 жыл бұрын
it absorbs the shock of water stopping suddenly when valves are turned off
@brandothemando7140
2 жыл бұрын
Are water hammer arrestors required to be accessible?
@ShrimpCracka
Жыл бұрын
they really should be cause they need to be replaced every 10 years.
@Cigarsmokin_woodworker
2 жыл бұрын
How will you access air hammers in future ??
@billbixby4431
2 жыл бұрын
Where’s your pex pipe supports and access panels for your water hammer arrestors?
@jackcruz2006
2 ай бұрын
What brand is that carthridge?
@LuisHernandez-he53
Жыл бұрын
Can I use the red or blue pipe where you used the white "riser" pipe? What's the difference? Thanks in advance..
@jwb0323
Жыл бұрын
I wanted to split off my 3/4 line to have the master bath on a separate zone. Can I split 1/2 from the 3/4 and run up a 8 ft wall directly to the fixture or do I have to run 3/4 up the wall?
@HomeRepairTutor
Жыл бұрын
Yes, 👍🏼
@jwb0323
Жыл бұрын
@@HomeRepairTutor so I can do either ? Does it matter if it’s 1/2 or 3/4 running up a wall or should I split the 1/2 closer to the fixture ?
@JorgeCruz-hu1je
2 жыл бұрын
No way Man U are amazing
@HomeRepairTutor
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you but there’s always room for improvement and I’d like to become better over time 🙏🏼
@newvision4071
2 жыл бұрын
PE x pipe needs regular support to avoid stress to joints. It should be 90 deg bend to the mixer rather than another concealed joints. The arrestor is over the top
@will904420
9 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. It would be much nicer if you curved the pipe instead of more fittings.
@danielgreenhousekim9190
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your videos. Super helpful. Do you know if arrestors are required in California?
@HomeRepairTutor
3 жыл бұрын
thank you, it’s hard to know if local code requires it. Check with your local building department, normally they’re nice to work with
@plumbbuild6517
3 жыл бұрын
If your working with copper it's definitely a good idea if its Pex it probably not necessary ,but you can check out the local plumbing codes.
@jamesscheidt4278
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, dude, you can't say, "arrest", here in Kalifornia. You'll get labeled as a bad guy.
@seanwhitman799
Жыл бұрын
Special thanks in reference to "where" to cut the pex pipe to install a fitting, in this case the "T." Nobody, I mean NOBODY mentions this in any pex video I've watched Thanks!
@GoatZilla
2 жыл бұрын
Why does nobody else use a heat protector pad!? You'd think that would be required but you're the first person I've seen use one.
@mitchellwestford9312
3 жыл бұрын
Is PEX used any where in Illinois?
@josephstanczak4340
5 ай бұрын
If my valve is listed as IPS connectors, can I use NPT to PEX adapters? Can’t find IPS to PEX anywhere.
@NellysDIYcreations
4 ай бұрын
Same issue
@scatter-vision21
2 жыл бұрын
What do you use the water hammer rester for?
@Hazardman51
2 жыл бұрын
You should not install air hammers there. First they are not needed, they are at the washer box. Second (at least in our code) it’s illegal. You have to have mechanical fittings have to be serviceable and those are not behind a shower wall.
@RestoreITdontJunkIT
2 жыл бұрын
Damnnnnn CLEAN.... 🤓
@stormbytes
2 жыл бұрын
At what depth did you install the mixing valve? What depth and height for the drop ear elbow?
@ItsJustCarl1983
2 жыл бұрын
Code in most areas is 80” height for shower head and 48” for the mixing valve
@DEADLOK69
Жыл бұрын
How many inches does the riser has to be between the shower head assembly and the valve?
@HomeRepairTutor
Жыл бұрын
There’s no guidance but normally 30-40” - it depends on the height of the main valve which is 38” to 45” off the floor for showers
@yourtube4423
3 жыл бұрын
How long does PEX last and does it handle hot water well? Seems like copper is more rigid
@rauleulogio1825
11 ай бұрын
Is m18 milwaukee tool ok to use for crip the pex??
@jimcady2362
Жыл бұрын
Wanting to build an outside shower is 1/2 pex the norm for this application?
@Googaliemoogalie
5 ай бұрын
Yes
@Hiddengamer25
2 жыл бұрын
Is the riser pipe, 1/2 pex? I’ve seen comments where you’re not supposed to use pex to shower head? Can you elaborate?
@jeffreyplumber1975
2 жыл бұрын
not true pex to shower head is fine
@ashrafgeorge7252
2 жыл бұрын
What the size between floor to head shower I know the size from floor to valve 45”
@richardneville3731
2 жыл бұрын
80-82". You can pipe higher if desired.
@redhawk4859
2 жыл бұрын
What kind of insulation do I need for Plex My Pipes froze out side I Have well Water
@richardneville3731
2 жыл бұрын
You need heat. Insulation will only slow heat loss.
@joequillun7790
Жыл бұрын
What's your opinion on SharkBite fittings?
@HomeRepairTutor
Жыл бұрын
I like them for exposed plumbing but prefer using PEX or soldered fittings inside shower walls
@joequillun7790
Жыл бұрын
@@HomeRepairTutor Good point. I totally agree. Thanks for responding.
@stephendelsignore6198
2 жыл бұрын
can you use pex a?
@HomeRepairTutor
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Delta makes a valve with the PEX A adapters
@videosjoseruben
9 күн бұрын
UNION DE TUBOS DE COBRE
@oColt45o
2 жыл бұрын
What does the water hammer rester do?
@wurly164
2 жыл бұрын
It's like a shock absorber and stops pipes from banging when the water flow stops fast.
@THAT_Basketballguy
Жыл бұрын
Equivalent to missionary plumbing
@BurtBowers
2 жыл бұрын
Guy at home depot today told me that there is no crimping tool needed using pex piping installation? I dont think he knew what he was talking about being each end of pipe has to be fastened in some manor he told me you just push pipes into the fittings thats it? again I dont think he knew what he was talking about..
@richardneville3731
2 жыл бұрын
Thats a shark bite fitting.
@rommelcampos8913
2 ай бұрын
👍
@rafaelgarcia217
2 жыл бұрын
Why use the white pipe instead of pex
@HomeRepairTutor
2 жыл бұрын
Actually that’s PEX B as well, just white instead of red or blue
@pukeschannel6882
2 жыл бұрын
A word to the wise,.those elbows could have been eliminated by using bends. History shows that many pex leaks and failures are at fittings,. You have two crimp rings on each of those elbows that could have been eliminated by skipping the elbow (and doing a bend) entirely. 2 or 3 decades ago there were multiple lawsuits in nevada involving pex and plumbing contractors, and homeowners. Most of the issues were with fittings (elbows, tees, etc.,) that failed...many could have been eliminated with the use of bends rather than elbows in original construction...
@HomeRepairTutor
2 жыл бұрын
if you can bend the PEX B without it kinking then go for it, unfortunately that wasn’t the case in this example; you can check your crimps with the Go/No-Go gauge so I recommend doing that for all fittings
@pukeschannel6882
2 жыл бұрын
They've got the bend brackets to keep it from kinking,. Alternately what I see done is folks applying enough heat with a hairdryer,etc., to bend it and then it takes a set in the bent mode. According to the pex spec,. you can bend 1/2 inch pex to a 5 inch radius. You have twice that space. The fact that you failed to mention that someone can use the bend brackets,..or just go minimum 5 inch radius, tells me all I need to know about your "expertise"......and you are showing others the riskiest way to do it........others who are watching your channel probably know less than you. EDIT your video and explain how to do it with the least risks. Plumbing contractors generally only need to give a one year guarantee per code (which is a bunch of crap)..so many of them do this all the time (which is OK..per pex),...but real people expect this to last the life of the house. "No fitting" is nearly always better than a fitting in the long scheme of things.
@JoseSanchez-lx9qx
3 жыл бұрын
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@shawndunleavy892
Жыл бұрын
You’re one of those guys that puts a giant piece of wood behind the faucet, making it a nightmare when a plumber has to replace that faucet down the road. Do not do this!
@xtoysoldiierx7
2 жыл бұрын
Just wait until PSI builds up or crimps corrode and have to open the tile ....
@Egonxresh-t5y
17 күн бұрын
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@thejosephfamily
2 жыл бұрын
I hate not seeing PEX A, this reduces flow.
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@habibich7261
Жыл бұрын
Who is looking for me to get a job contract and give him 500 dollars
@nathanshumway3909
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah lol, for "beginners"
@jackades4726
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a plumber and everything u did was cringe worthy
@stevei996
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for not adding all the extra fluff that so many people use. Nice and simple with no monologue.
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@navybluejacket4401
3 жыл бұрын
New project upcoming and I have never used pex. But, thanks to your video, I believe that I can do it. Thank You. No more soldering (maybe)
@Elin-Esteem84
10 ай бұрын
Why do contractors n plumbers charge an arm n leg for doing this if its so easy? , wow! I can definitely do this myself.
@LaurenUlmer-e3v
Жыл бұрын
What is the depth of your drop ear elbow for the shower arm from the stud face?
@joesanchez7920
3 жыл бұрын
Great clean job and tutorial with Beginners in mind... I appreciate your hard work.
@jimcady2362
Жыл бұрын
Wanting to run pex ondef ground for outdoor water valve is 1/2 in ok or should i use 3/4 to 1 inch for better water pressure
@jacobaguilar6756
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry but I've been installing irrigation systems for years and I'll never be convinced a flex hose holds pressure without expansion and pressure drop rather than a hard peice of copper pipe
@ba8amthuc578
2 жыл бұрын
I like your channel
@jimmypautz
3 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial. I like the stainless steel cinch clamps instead of the copper rings for my PEX b installs. The same tool works for the different sizes and it doesn't require the go/no go gauge.
@HomeRepairTutor
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the tips, how do you feel about PEX A?
@jimmypautz
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRepairTutor for a DIYer, it's too pricey for the tools and materials. PEX B is also better in some ways, like being less likely to burst under pressure.
@IslandPlumber
2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRepairTutor A is the superior product. I find it easier to work with as well. One of the best things is the ability to fix kinks by heating it up.
@HomeRepairTutor
2 жыл бұрын
@@IslandPlumber it’s a great product, I like Uponor but what’s your preferred type?
@IslandPlumber
2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRepairTutor Same. Wirsbo. I am not crazy about the manifolds from any company though. Have to be careful attaching the tube and can't fix leaking packing nuts. I stopped using on antifreeze systems. The quality of everything is better with that brand though.
@3807shawn
3 жыл бұрын
So why not just tie the two back into each other instead of those pressure builders ?
@EL_Tarasco1911
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Can the hammer arrestors be installed upside down? My water source comes from the top.
@jeffkahmann8603
4 ай бұрын
Because it's only easy when you've done it 100 times and have the right tools for the job
@scottsadowski3030
Жыл бұрын
I like the tip about cutting the vertical pex flush with the bottom of the horizontal, and then cutting the horizontal flush with side of the vertical. I wonder if that trick works the same with sweat fittings?...or flare fittings?
@DumbCarGuy
2 жыл бұрын
Just a quick note. There is no code for colored B pex tubing. You can do all red, white or blue. Color is irrelevant. A Pex is all white. Just saying when you go to the store you don't have to figure out how many of each color you need. Although it looks more professional. Make sure you buy the proper pex crimper for the pex rings you purchase. I know of two different configurations and they are not compatible.
@JPINMOTION1
Ай бұрын
Hi, great video. I'm hearing that switching a 1/2-inch copper pipe to pex B will cause water flow issues due to the pex fittings and could cause plumbing issues later. What is your thoughts? Tks for the input.
@jbain4323
2 жыл бұрын
Are those Diaphramed air chambers? Is there a code where you are for them to be accessible for servicing? I have allways been taught to use copper for the riser peice for the shower head. Does pex slow down your shower pressure?
@natyong
8 ай бұрын
PEXa expansions should give you minutely more pressure, and PEXb fittings likely drops a very small bit. At this point very few local codes should require water hammer arresters (diaphragmed air chambers) for PEX and CPVC.
@djfordisful
3 ай бұрын
Quick question, what are we doing with that bottom opening? Cap it?
@pf5658
2 жыл бұрын
Nice clean well laid out work. I hate seeing plumbers or anyone for that matter doing sloppy work.
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@doug995.
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure all mechanical hammer arestores are to be accessible.
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