Mistakes While Plumbing Our Home With Pex | What NOT To Do | Building Our Own DIY Tiny Home
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2020
- In today's video we are getting all of our Pex Plumbing run in our tiny home barndominium, and finally testing the work we've done to make sure we have no leaks. We are also addressing some mistakes we made last time we attempted a plumbing project.
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We are a homeschool and homesteading family currently building on our new 20 acre homestead in North Idaho. We garden, seed save, raise rabbits, raise chickens, process our own meat, save our own seed, can, bake, and do just about everything that we can ourselves to achieve a self sufficient and debt free life for our family.
Loved the shot you got of your son adjusting his tool belt and pulling up his pants as he walked away!....such a special memory!...God bless y’all abundantly and stay safe and healthy!
The first time I ever attempted to do plumbing, my Dad said, "There are only 3 things you need to remember, hot on the left, cold on the right, and sh*t won't flow uphill." LOL
Don’t forget, paydays on Friday. My Dad and Granddad were plumbers
Plus shark bites cost a lot more. I would have used the expansion wersbo fittings on the guts. And the pex crimp at the fixtures.
That's unforgettable lol
Don't forget to put metal plates on the studs where the plumbing lines go through studs to prevent naiils or screws puting holes in your plumbing.
This is very important, especially since you're using Pex in the walls. Those little metal plates will save you from untold headaches... Even if you happen to use copper in some places, don't forget those metal plates. Plumbers carry those by the boat load in their trucks.
your little boy melted my heart with his tool belt and the very cute way he hitched his pants up. That made me laugh, and believe me, I needed that, I live in Melbourne/Australia and being in lockdown for over 8 months, that is such a big deal, thank you.
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Yes. Eli = adorable! Too precious for words!
You have accomplished a lot more than the large majority of us could ever dream of doing. Glad you have you tube family to give good advice . Keep pushing !
I'd trust that copper pex crimping ring for use behind the wall over a sharkbite o-ring. I only use sharkbite in exposed areas.
I was just going to say the same. I have had shark bite fittings leak, but I have never had a copper crimp ring leak.
crimp rings are great I live in a area where it gets down to -40 and had a water line freeze and still no leaks. The pex is great because of its ability to expand and not bust. The shark bites that they have replaced are far more expensive and no more reliable in my humble opinion.
I've never had a pex crimp ring leak either
I'm another... remodeler/contractor for many years. Sharkbite is crap. If I use pex, I now use nothing but uponor bc I've had leaks /failures from the other. The majority of fails were from freezing, it will literally push the fitting off. Crimp rings & upemor are the better option by far. Hope you dont forget your stud plates bc that waterline is very close to the sheetrock side. Be hell to do all this and drive a nail/screw thru a tube on the last piece of rock.
@@bobtexan592 I was thinking the same thing .At the bear minimum put the pex further into the stud .it would suck to mount a cabinet and drive a screw into a water line.
Awesome tht you both figured plumbing out and not even a check by a real Plumber! NICE!
Looking good. You should get an award for your choice of music. I have watched most if not all of your videos and the music has always fit the mood.
Just awesome! I loved that the kids were part of the last BIG step of testing the water! Some say it takes a village but I always say it takes a family. Good job Mom and Dad!
The little one is so cute with his tool belt, sorry Melisa you have lost it... Melisa I love the hair..💖💖💖🇦🇺
That deserved a longer happy dance! Such a HUGE accomplishment! Congratulations on running water ❤️
Eli just loves to be like his daddy! Must make you so proud ❤️🙏🏼🇨🇦
I am sure you have it planned in the future just wanted to point out some protection shields for your studs so you do not accidently drill into the water lines when hanging drywall if that is your plan. All of it looks great you guys make a great team. Keep up the great content.
Guys make sure you install protection plates on all the studs where the pex runs thru to prevent nail or screw punctures!
You guys have beautiful children. Very sweet.
I don’t know plumbing, so i wasn’t one who pointed out the error, but I have to say, you guys are THE most gracious people. This isn’t the first time I’ve heard you guys say a viewer pointed something out and you changed it. You are the first ones to say you’re not professionals (YET you DO do most of your stuff on a very professional level), and like I said, you are gracious to the viewers who may point out an error, if it’s going to be an issue, admit it and repair it without copping an attitude like some UA-camrs saying you’re Doing. It your way, period. Although it hasn’t been that long that I’ve been watching you guys, you have fast become one of my favorite channels.
Bless your upcoming projects ❤️, and thank you for continuing to share with us ... the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 😉
Thank you, truly means a lot to us ❤
You guys are learning fast. I hope you have the bathroom venting figured out.
Hooray! Inside plumbing is a good thing. I knew that you two could do it. The only problem I saw was the happy dance. Your milestone deserved more than that. Hoping for more next time. PS I nearly died when your young son was walking away all belted up and pulling up his pants. He is his father's son😂. Blessings from New Orleans
You never miss it until you don't have it, good job, and no leaks wish I could say that when I mess around with plumbing especially the bathroom. God Bless your family!
so happy you all got running water.great job putting it in your home. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
In this crazy world, I cannot tell you how much it means to me and my 9yo at the end of a long day to sit down and watch you guys. You guys are an inspiration. You are always smiling, positive......even if tough to do so at times. You show my son what a happy family looks like. As he has never seen one, as it's just him and I basically. Also, thank you for keeping it family friendly so he can follow. Wishing you guys the best. Thank you for the crazy amount of time it takes to film, edit and post videos.
You are a great dad doing your very best for your child. Sending you love and Light and God's blessings.
Shark bite fittings have an O. ring inside that may only last about 10 years + / - I use the copper crimp fittings and they hold up better. If the use of shark bite they should be used in accessible areas.
It gets exciting to see the simple but not quite simple water and power
That's great you have water inside now and no leaks! I'll be waiting for the next video!☺Oh Melissa you are one lucky woman having a man with that build (when he was digging without his shirt) I said WOW!! I'm almost 65 but oh it brought back some memories!☺❤☺❤☺
Jeremy and Melissa, it’s great watching your progress. So happy that you have running water and no leaks. Yeah!! Now it all needs someplace to drain! Take care and keep up the awesome work.
Hope you insulate the pex on all outside walls along the metal. Ours freezes every year in freezing temps. Second, what's your frost line for water? Ours is 4'6". We have our water line at 6' feet. (We have 3/4 inch pex line from our main). Bless you and good luck with your beautiful home.
Oh how I love working properly plumbing! Woohoo! 😊😊😊
I could watch you guys all day...congrats on the water flow!!!
Everything you are doing and learning in the tiny (I hate freaking auto correct) house is practice for
The big house! It’s all good, there are no mistakes just lessons learned! PEACE
Yay, water for Melissa.
Can you show the water softener thingy installation hooky dooky magic thingy ?
The fact that you did all by your own wholeselves, I just admire that. And all that costs you saves. Thousands.....
Congratulations! You got running water! Woohoo! Y’all are awesome! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The best way to learn is to jump right in and figure it out. You are doing a wonderful job!
Teflon tape tip for all you guys. It is more controllable coming of the spool in one direction than the other. In other words if you were doing the same with masking tape you would have the sticky side out on your fitting.(no do not use masking tape for plumbing)
Loved seeing that happy dance. You deserve to celebrate. Keep up the good work. I learn so much watching your channel.
YAY! Woo hoo! That’s a major accomplishment! Glad you got your air vent raised to function properly! 💃🏼🕺🏻
Don't forget the Toilet and the water hook up.. looking good guy's.
Doubt they will forget that. 😂🤣💩
They're not having a regular toilet. I think they're doing a composting toilet.
Yes, some of those fancy toilets here on the left coast have both a cold and a hot LOL.
Honestly you were better off with the crimp rings, sharkbite fittings fail more often.
Exactly my same thoughts when he switched out! Crimps are much more reliable!
Depends on your water our well water was high in alkalinity it ate up the copper fittings the brass sharkbite worked much better.
I have had sharkbite connectors under my sink for 5 or six years with no issues.
@@arnoldromppai5395 if you have water with hydrogen sulfide in it, it will eat through copper eventually.
@@BrianBriCurInTheOC I have and currently am using PEX products in my new house build and shop building. Shark bites have not been around as long as other methods of connecting. PEX itself and the copper crimping have been used for 25 years mostly in early years in concrete floors and other flooring methods. I guess we will find out in time. Polybutylene was thought to be great at one time and look what happened. Mostly in the connections but also some of the pipe itself. Myself I would not quite trust using them behind walls etc! I use them everywhere else. Personal preference.
Celebratory dance for your beautiful water running! Great job!!
You are doing it kids! Keep it up! Very proud of y'all!
we don't know what we are doing. a lot of people start out that way, but quickly learn. and so will you.
your little one walking off pulling up his pants is good practice for when he becomes a real carpenter/plumber. make sure you get him some knee pads so he can be just like his dad.
I would consider strapping the water heater to the wall so less likely to fall over. Stanley has been getting earthquakes. hopefully, you do not.
cool video. keep up the good work.
Hello favorite family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Mine too. 😍
Life is a good thing! Mistakes happen. Just go with the flow!
Whirlpool sound means the air vent is in a excellent location which aids for a fast draining. Great job guys👍❤
Hey, at least you HAVE an air valve! I was shocked to learn that the "air valve" for my washer is the sink drain! It's a small kitchen, so the washer is about 4 ft away from the sink. This results in the washer drain overflowing, flooding the laundry room, too frequently for my happiness. I have never seen such shoddy workmanship as here in Arizona; they do the most dumb-ass things just to save a few bucks. At least you can do it the right way.
When it’s really cold out, leave the under sink door open to allow heat in keeping the lines from freezing. Also, let the faucet drip or trickle. Running water , less likely to freeze.
I had to drip my faucet when temps went below 20 degrees for 36 years living above a 2 car garage.
Oh true, i did both of these living up in Ak.
Shovel dig that?! Talk about BEAST MODE!! Nice catch on the plumbing issues. Live and learn. Congratulations on the running water!
Your son looks good in his tool belt. Good plumbing work
When you put pressure on the shower lines and test the shower head, look at the lines and make sure they do not move as you turn the water on and off. If they do, you will need to add another 2x4 in the middle and clamp the lines. JS
I made this comment before the video was over! So if you did it disregard this comment!! Lol A water valve there at the corner of the barn, you would have found very useful through the years, I'm sure! Since you had the ground open. Y'all stay safe my friends!
Plus I like to see how well you are working together , it seems like you are having a lot of fun building it together
Awesomeness!!! I'm so happy you guys got the water flowing!!😁😁😁😁
Nothing wrong with the copper rings style. I’d prefer them over Sharkbite. Sharkbite is good for quick repairs.
My husband said, if they freeze you're done.
I hope your water lines and drains are below the frost line up there in the mountains.....they sure don't look like it.
I was thinking the same thing. I know people who had lines buried 4 feet deep and they froze.
Also covering with 40# tar paper before backfilling will help the frost stay away from the water/drain lines.
I know that where they are there is not a bunch of regulations. But always follow the ones closest to you for safe water/drain line protection. You can get by with other services not working with temporary fixes. But drains & water has no quick fixes.
My parents live a few hours from Vegas, and have a climate that's similar except for a few times when it has gotten much colder. The kitchen sink pipes froze inside the walls. They set up a propane heater outside and pointed it at the wall for a few hours. It thawed out the pipes, and didn't even burn down the house, success!
This is Diana's husband, Scott - I've worked for a public water utility for 36 years & am familiar with building codes in Kansas. We just watched you test your water supply lines to your mini home. I'm just concerned about separation of your water supply lines & the septic/sewer line. Do they share the same ditch? Just concerned about any potential cross connections occurring. Here in KS, the separation of a potable water line & a septic/sewer line is 10' horizontal if running parallel and 2' vertical when crossing each other. Just thought I'd mention this if it would help avoid any future problems. We really have enjoyed watching your UA-cam videos - keep up the good work!
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Water lines are 4 ft.
Nobody really appreciates running water, til they've been without!... So excited for your family! Now get that shower going😁🎉 BEST feeling!
Good morning folks. You guys are doing a great job. But remember to take some time to yourselves when you get a chance. God is good. Have a beautiful weekend!
Jeremy, why in the world did you decide to change from the copper rings to shark bites??? I must have missed something somewhere.
You have gone from being correct to actually risking leaks within your walls. The copper rings are a proven system including in a finished wall but none of my plumbing subcontractors will use a shark bite in a finished wall as they only use them for repairs for short term and between different pipes (pecans-copper)
Some plumbers if they feel they want the extra security on Lexington, they will double band with two copper rings. I have built a lot of homes in my years Jeremy and have never had a ring leak!!
What you have done will work and since it’s only a temporary home then you should be fine but please don’t do that in your permanent home, you will have long term issues.
I’m a retired custom home builder and have been using pex with copper rings for 30+ years and no issues
And never checked those shark bites before closing wall up had it done right then changed it.
I completely concur. Even when asking about shark bite fittings at a big box store I was told they are guaranteed for 5 years and will probably last longer, but never recommended for in finished wall use because they can fail over time.
Oh geez! Good to know! But so sorry Jeremy is going to be finding this out later rather than earlier!
The main reason why most plumbers don't use SharkBite fittings is they are twice as expensive, not that they fail more often.
@@GirdHerd This is the main reason. Around here, way more than twice as expensive.
THAT was the "new" Happy Dance? Somehow . . . I feel cheated. :-( LOL
I agree! It was somewhat lack luster.
LOL ! It was a mini as they are only half done with the water.
@@Jaynes-Path Considering that they still have a shower, sink and toilet to go, they're not half finished yet. ;-)
I still feel cheated. LOL
Yea, me too...
If it gets that cold leave your cold water 💦 run just a little bit. My dad was a plumber I wish I could help you both. I’m sorry I can’t. You are both doing a wonderful job everything will work just fine just have some faith. God Bless all of you 🙏🙏🙏🌻🌻🌻. I’m so proud of both of you. Congratulations 🎈🍾🎊🎉
Congrats 👏 on the running water, you both look ready to celebrate.
IMHO.....You 2 are your own worst 'critics'. Having NO leaks on your first pressure test IS a 'big deal' for virgin DIY'ers. I say...."WELL DONE!!". ~Eli.
The first snow of the year in Alaska is called “Termination Dust” it’s the termination of summer.
We got our first dusting here in Juneau on Wednesday. ✌
We got 6 - 8 inches of snow ❄️ at our house last night we’re at the base of big Horn Mountains. The snow ❄️ came down in big flakes and no wind. God Bless 🙏🙏🙏🌻🌻🌻❄️❄️❄️🥶🥶🥶
Good work guys on the water and plumbing we missed the victory dance to say hi to the kids
Thank you Grace 😊
BOOYA!!! Time to celebrate!! Happy dance is not enough!
I have been using sharkbite for 20 years but never inside a wall or ceiling, unless it is accessible.
Yeah this was a weird decision. Crimped copper is far better in-wall.
I don't like pex but anything over sharkbites, crimped rings are far better.
Will you be putting a heating line against those pipes? It doesn't loo like they are deep enough to prevent freezing. Any big box store should have some heater wire that gets wrapped around pipes to help them from feeeing. Also, put some insulation around them as well before you bury them. Will the raised floor also include the throne?? Good job! Anotherstep closer to completion.
If need be, go to a mobile home dealer and get heat tapes.
Menards and Home Depot sell heat tapes and the foam tubes that go over them . Minnesota weather. We are supposed to get a freeze tonite.
NOT ON PEX Pipe - Unless you find some MADE for PEX NEVER NEVER use standard heat tape on PEX and don't use heat tape inside a sealed wall. Insulate more not heat tape.
@@gscott5778 Pipe in the ground, not the walls.
Plumbing goes that way for everyone, puzzling😄😄 many trips for parts, absolutely maddening hang in there you are doing great!!!
Exciting day !!! Indoor water. Looking good guys. 😊
Those Bradford White water heaters are great, know that it's going to last exactly 6 years and then start leaking. I've been through 3 of them.
I still see the pipes freezing this winter on those outside walls.
Pipe insulation is your best friend
One piece of advise. When you are tightening fitting with your channel locks, turn them over 180 degrees so you are not pulling on the jaw. Same way you would use a pipe wrench. Love your videos and your wonderful family.
That shark bite is a game changer. The fact that you had to do a repeat trip for more parts is par for the course. The fact there were no drips/leaks on first test was pretty impressive. Awsome job...
I hope your shower head valve doesn't freeze being that close to the outside wall..
Yikes shower plumbing on an outside wall. Be prepared to put an access panel on outside wall if you have problems.? Or get shower that waterlines penetrate wall with all hardware including valve.inside
Yes, I'm very worried they are going to have frozen pipes this winter.
Hey you had a go 😊
Love your channel, your happy dance , and watching how successful you and the family are doing everything together 👍👍👍👍👍......I know you are so proud of the work you have done.......
All of the homes I have been in have outside wall showers. Never any issues.
Their is nothing wrong with compressed rings been using them a long time. Somebody is selling sharkbits
My plumber husband says the same thing. When he heard him say sharkbites he started saying...Nooo!! He's been plumbing 40 years and said those copper rings will last for 100 years, but those shark bites are going to give him trouble.
the rings are better than the shark bite, u never want to put shark bite behind the wall
Stated same thing on another comment. Why would you switch. Shark bites are not for behind walls.
Shady Oaks Farm & Outdoors a good sales person. Got emmm
WET & WONDERFUL Off Grid Living...congrats y'all
You need a rubber mat at bottom of the cabinet... So proud of you both, and so very happy for you!!! Your kitchen and home looking so cozy!
Are your water pipes below the frost line ??
That what I was going to say. It does not help that the pipes are so small. If a tap is left dripping over night could freeze solid.
I've seen shark bite fittings fail more times than not in my career. I hope they work for you. Once you close the walls up and they fail you're in for a world of hurt.
True. If crimp rings are installed to spec they are far better than the push on Sharkbites. If they had an inspection, the job would not pass due to the concealing of the push ons.
Beautiful, great job guys!!! Yes, running water! And... I have to say, it wouldn't of been complete without... The HAPPY DANCE!!!
Yay, thank you 😊 🙏
It's amazing how little we appreciate things we take for granted until we no longer have them. If we are fortunate enough to get them back, we realize just how huge they are.
Fantastic! Clean water is a wonderful thing! Another CONGRATULATIONS is due to you all! 🎆🎇 It sounds odd but I will be so happy when you can flush a toilet! I know you all are looking forward to the same.
❤&🙏 from Pennsylvania 🍁🍂🎃
Why should we do thus alone? This is the problem In America. Family needs to stay together and build their community and families together. 1 is none..2 is 1.together we stand!
Preach it brother & God bless. My kids are tired of my teaching.. but they will thank us someday
Great job! I know you're anxious to get all the plumbing done before the snow flies!!
Your son is so cute with his tool belt ,great video.
Someone's got a sharkbite sponsorship. There is NO other reason to ditch crimped for push-fit inside a wall cavity. Utter madness.
Agreed!
I don't know anybody who would put a sharkbite inside a closed wall.
Sharkbite behind walls
Fact: SharkBite fittings are IAPMO tested and approved for behind-the-wall and underground applications. ... “Push fit fittings can be utilized in underground applications and as manufactured joints without access panels.
@@terrye6196 Yes if properly installed, very few people install them properly including removing the sharp edge of the pipe insuring they are seated all the way by using a gauge and marking the pipe to insure the pipe is all the way in. I didn't see any of these techniques used in this video. In contrast the pex crimping if done properly is tried and true.
As a plumber I would stay with the copper ring but just know that I have seen pex pipe freeze and thaw out and not leak but the brass fittings will split and leak in just 1 freeze
I live in a area frost line is 6 ft
@@RetiredPilot Nothing wrong with using copper rings, I just wanted to mention that the Sharkbites were approved for hidden and underground connections.
@@terrye6196 As I agree I have two on a electric instant hot water heater that have been installed for 10 years, however they were properly installed. Most sharkbite failures that I know of was caused by the O ring being damaged on installation or the sharkbite being used more than once without lube on the O ring.
You did a great Job. God bless
Congratulations on getting water running . So very good job
Hooray for water!!! So happy for you guys!!
Awww what a tease of a happy dance love you videos you make my day watching you progress.
Congratulations. It's a big step. Love watching little man acting like dad with all the tools. So cute.
Awesome to see you have indoor water great job
I am really glad you guys are done with the bathroom turnouts..I was having a hard time biting my tongue.
Guys, maybe the procedure was inadequate, but what you did and always do is NEVER wrong. Great work and accomplishment family. 💋
Best moment in the video...... Eli walking away in his tool belt pulling up his pants 🤣💗💗💗
Excellent job! I'm so happy for you to have running water, I jumped up and did a happy dance with you 😁👊👏👏👏👏👏
Wasn't that so funny! He's such a tiny little man child.
👏👏👏👏running water👍👍👍
Have a good evening 🍁🍁🍁
As many have already posted, the crimp rings are a proper termination for PEX. After crimping, you check them with a GO, NO Go gauge to insure proper crimping. The standard way to place shutoffs is to solder copper stub elbows that are made for PEX to the copper strap that spans the studs. It would also be wise to install some heat tape to the pipes in your valve box so that they don't freeze since they are above the frost line.
The bare end of the elbow will take a compression shutoff.
Woohoo! Water! So happy & proud of y’all. Keep up the great work & great videos. Glad to see a happy dance again. Blessings, Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸👍❤️🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
What a Beautiful Happy Go Lucky Family. LV
The view from that window is just outstanding. Man your Homestead is just unbelievable. .