You tube needs to add an crystal award. Not for amount of subscribers. But for content creators that are clear and concise. Straight to the point and can help you immediately. Like, for cpr. Heimlich maneuver, a stopping bleeding. Getting out of quick sand. How to tie a tie.
It's been 5 years since you uploaded the video, but thanks to you I saved $150.00 dollars on a plomer by doing the job myself. Your explanation was crystal clear and to the point. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with others.
Great video. I just want to help other viewers understand that when you replace the shower faucet stem don’t over tighten the faucet to shut off the water. Be gentle because you will damage the rubber washer that pushes up against the valve seat.
I'm also going to add some of these fittings do *NOT* have this manual turn-off. If that's the case, you WILL have to turn off water at your main valve/breaker. It's just the nature of the beast. I will also add the hardest part of this job was just driving around and finding the replacement stems and who actually carries it. If you're replacing older stems, do yourself a favor and do _not_ go to lowes/home depot. They most likely won't carry it. Places like Ace Hardware or a plumbing store such as American Faucets will. A general hardware store MIGHT, but it's a longshot. Average cost is going to be about 30 if it's a modern or normal stem for both cold/hot and the diverter, or up to 100 if it's an older style fitting, which uses a mechanism similar to a diverter. This doesn't factor in replacing the knobs or base, but if they aren't damaged, you shouldn't have to replace them generally.
OMG ... a million thumbs up ...I didnt even really need this info.. but I did notice how short and to the point it was... im subscribing for that ALONE
If you have a leak behind the wall even after following the directions, you will probably also need to replace the seats inside the hole (get a t seat wrench). I always do regardless so I don't have to do this process twice. This is the best video that explains how important it is to open the valves before installing. Thanks for the helpful video brother
I have a pretty good leak, of course the shut offs are stuck behind the wall, it's a project I have been avoiding for a while. But maybe this is my solution instead of working in a very tight space behind the shower. Thanks for posting. The plumbing is 45 years old or so.
Thanks for the tutorial....I tightened my diverter valve the first time with the valve in the off position....and hardly any water was coming out of the shower head so I panicked. 😅..... Took it back off..and redid it in the open position and it works good now. 👍
I have watched several videos this is the first mentioning the stem should be open or on before you tighten. I think this is where I have been messing up. Thanks!
Well done and succinct. Not all videos showed the key element of keeping the valve in the open position. This was the difference between success and failure with prior attempts.
I hope mine are this easy to replace. I had a guy that was coming out today to do a rub surround, and he told me that the handle for the hot water wouldn't come off... so to not cause a massive leak he'll have to return after I get this taken care of. I'm trying not to have to pay for a plumber to come out to do something I might be able to do myself. I'll assess the situation and then decide if a plumber is needed. Thanks for the great content, direct and to the point. 👍🏻
Well, I thank you for posting this video because I believe these are the original fittings that came with the house when it was built. It’s an old cinderblock house in Mexico believe it or not but it has the same exact fittings and I appreciate you very much for your wisdom, and your skill set🫶🏼
Thank you so much for this. Woke up and discovered I can’t access my hot water so after a frigid shower, I’m not in the best of moods. You are a life saver
On my case, the rubber seals were messed up., no hardware stores at reach I cutout a little piece of my truck rubber mats, rounder up, put some silicone grease., white tape., and it worked perfectly!.. no leaks!
You dont need to replace the whole stem, replace both hot and cold seats, and 3/8L washers for stems. If you dont replace the seats its still going to leak.
Thank you for this. I didn't realize the middle was different. I have hot and cold replaced, I just need to exchange this extra cold a get the diverter.
This little ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.
Thanks everyone. Is there also plumbers silicone for those washers and also there is a seat inside of there that sometimes need to be replaced it’s a little beveled brass washer inside if you still have problems… Search that on UA-cam that would be the finishing touch… And thank you for posting this helpful video
Quick and to the point. Good video. Would've preferred that the fixtures were also cleaned as part of the production with recommendations provided on cleaning method. Finally, I would have loved a segment on replacing the stem seats, washers and O rings.
Great video. Sadly i could not replace the cartridges for the hot/cold water. The did not have the shut off valves. I would have to shit off the water for the whole apartment
Thank you for this. So...attached them in the on position...then put them into the off position once they are attached? Ours keep not working...over time the water won't turn off. Is there a trick to avoid this?
What did you do to solve your specific problem... Stripped screws? Replace or tighten the connections...? It's a year ago you asked... Im curious how you solved your issue. Thanks in advance. LLT, CT
@@nikkibasmr Hi just saw your post. Did you changed the seats, which is what the rubber washers make contact with when you turn the handles to shut off your faucets?
My old diverter stem threads are too big compared to these new ones. I cant find one that fits the thread. where do I find the right size? What am I looking for at the store?
Thank you for the video. I have 3 knobs Hot ad Cold kobs and a water dispenser to tub and shower in the middle look just like yours. All 3 of them are leaking. How do I know what valve I should because the same Danco parts have different model numbers. Will they all fit and work the same anyway? Thanks for your help in advance.
Any thoughts on what to do if the valve body is seized and the 'tool' socket doesn't budge them? I swear I can't go near plumbing without finding some headache I've never seen in 50 years of doing this stuff. Someday they'll come up with a plumbing robot. It will have 150 years of plumbing experience in its memory banks and even though they programmed it to be polite it will spontaneously begin cussing. Good video.
Hopefully you're still around to maybe answer this. When I want to take a shower and turn the diverter I get a lot of water coming from the tub spout. Is that what I need is a new diverter? Thanks
looks great, but you have to take it apart to see what parts you need, then hope the shutoff valves work, then hope you can find the parts you need, Your old parts looked pretty clean.
I'm wondering if I have right video. My set up is similar but the faucet handles will not slide off after loosening the small inset screws. I have the same shutoff set up, and that works. But I'm stuck with stubborn handles. What am I missing here? A puller? I certainly don't want to bust anything.
Have the same cartridge. For some reason the cold handle when I turn it on its hard to turn . You have to turn it couple times to even start a small flow of water. The hot side is fine. Both are brand new cartridges.
I have an old shower where one of the handles is locked due to hard water calcification. I've tried to break it free, but I'm afriad that I'm going to bust the pipe if I put any more force into it.
Tks a lot bro. Hey if the cold one that I need to replace turns to the right to get the water on ..... Is this because the valve WASNT In the open position when 1st installed ?
Ive been plumbing for many years. Just ran into a problem. I replaced the 3/8 L gasket on the hot water valve . Just after a few uses when you turn the hot water on and get the temperature just wright in a few seconds the hot water shuts off and you have to open the valae more. I think that when the gasket warms up it swells up and suts the hot water off. Is there any one that makes good gaskets that dosent swell up?
I am working on my shower at the moment, hoping I can get some answer from views. It is Ok to use a hammer to lose the cartagena?because it is too tight to open Thank you.
When I turn the shower divert valve water flows great out of the shower but when it’s in the opposite position water barely flows out of the hot or cold lines to the faucet. How could the shower diverter valve cut the flow of water to a trickle to the faucet?
You tube needs to add an crystal award. Not for amount of subscribers. But for content creators that are clear and concise. Straight to the point and can help you immediately.
Like, for cpr. Heimlich maneuver, a stopping bleeding. Getting out of quick sand. How to tie a tie.
Yes this would be great. Especially on auto mechanics videos. Sick of the stupid 5 minute intros I’m stuck underneath my f*cking truck right now🤣
It's been 5 years since you uploaded the video, but thanks to you I saved $150.00 dollars on a plomer by doing the job myself. Your explanation was crystal clear and to the point. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with others.
i'm saving $350 - $1250 on labor (got it from 3 quotes)
@@kamilien1 What's the world comin' to?
Great video. I just want to help other viewers understand that when you replace the shower faucet stem don’t over tighten the faucet to shut off the water. Be gentle because you will damage the rubber washer that pushes up against the valve seat.
I'm also going to add some of these fittings do *NOT* have this manual turn-off. If that's the case, you WILL have to turn off water at your main valve/breaker.
It's just the nature of the beast. I will also add the hardest part of this job was just driving around and finding the replacement stems and who actually carries it. If you're replacing older stems, do yourself a favor and do _not_ go to lowes/home depot. They most likely won't carry it. Places like Ace Hardware or a plumbing store such as American Faucets will. A general hardware store MIGHT, but it's a longshot.
Average cost is going to be about 30 if it's a modern or normal stem for both cold/hot and the diverter, or up to 100 if it's an older style fitting, which uses a mechanism similar to a diverter. This doesn't factor in replacing the knobs or base, but if they aren't damaged, you shouldn't have to replace them generally.
@@roetemeteor Thanks for the added advice. Mine do not have the water shutoff. I had assumed that to be the case so thanks for clarifying that for us.
Very good point, as a plumber more people need to know this. Can be a mess if you mess this up.
Tell that to the 5 others in my f***ing house! Lol
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OMG ... a million thumbs up ...I didnt even really need this info.. but I did notice how short and to the point it was... im subscribing for that ALONE
If you have a leak behind the wall even after following the directions, you will probably also need to replace the seats inside the hole (get a t seat wrench). I always do regardless so I don't have to do this process twice. This is the best video that explains how important it is to open the valves before installing. Thanks for the helpful video brother
I have a pretty good leak, of course the shut offs are stuck behind the wall, it's a project I have been avoiding for a while. But maybe this is my solution instead of working in a very tight space behind the shower. Thanks for posting. The plumbing is 45 years old or so.
Thanks for the tutorial....I tightened my diverter valve the first time with the valve in the off position....and hardly any water was coming out of the shower head so I panicked. 😅..... Took it back off..and redid it in the open position and it works good now. 👍
Straight to the point, no extra chatter, and very informative! Just the help I needed!
Me tooooo this is a great vid
Thank you for loading your video. It was a huge help! Please continue to do what you’re doing. It’s helping a lot of people
Simple and without the 20 minutes of extra talking. Perfect. No time for excess useless info. Do not change anything in the future.
This is so beneficial! I was able to replace all 3 shower stems, just the way she taught in the video. Thanks so much!
I have watched several videos this is the first mentioning the stem should be open or on before you tighten. I think this is where I have been messing up. Thanks!
Y do it matter I don't get it
@@deeznutz-kd6yr You will see when you try it.
Well done and succinct. Not all videos showed the key element of keeping the valve in the open position. This was the difference between success and failure with prior attempts.
Excellent! Like your editing style - to the point w/ no extraneous chatting
Exactly.....No B.S...straight to the point and very informative. ♥️
thank you so much! now I can fix the leaky 50 year old stuff in my shower!
all the best to you! you saved my floor!
I hope mine are this easy to replace. I had a guy that was coming out today to do a rub surround, and he told me that the handle for the hot water wouldn't come off... so to not cause a massive leak he'll have to return after I get this taken care of. I'm trying not to have to pay for a plumber to come out to do something I might be able to do myself. I'll assess the situation and then decide if a plumber is needed. Thanks for the great content, direct and to the point. 👍🏻
Well, I thank you for posting this video because I believe these are the original fittings that came with the house when it was built. It’s an old cinderblock house in Mexico believe it or not but it has the same exact fittings and I appreciate you very much for your wisdom, and your skill set🫶🏼
Great video, straight to the point. Thank you very much. Greetings from the South Hemisphere.
I like how it's straight forward and on point. Great video!
BEST one here! Heading to Home Depot now for that cartridge tool.
Perfect. Have an old house with original valve stems. Fixed everything else from boiler to shower.
Thanks 🙏🏼
yeah it was hard to find a shower like mine with the 3 valves like this , just tons of those combo ones .
Thank you so much for this. Woke up and discovered I can’t access my hot water so after a frigid shower, I’m not in the best of moods. You are a life saver
10 secs into the video I already subscribed, really appreciate your style.
On my case, the rubber seals were messed up., no hardware stores at reach I cutout a little piece of my truck rubber mats, rounder up, put some silicone grease., white tape., and it worked perfectly!.. no leaks!
Good idea, Walmart usually sells those gaskets or seals in a pack for like 2 dollars so does Home Depot.
As a Woman THANK YOU SO MUCH. I think I can conquer this. Now I will never have to pay someone over $100.00 dollars to do this again.
How did it go
@@christopherraus9014she flooded her house
You dont need to replace the whole stem, replace both hot and cold seats, and 3/8L washers for stems. If you dont replace the seats its still going to leak.
Very good and helpful video.
Uncle ben plumbing service charges alot for that simple job.
Thank you. I've been searching for this video for weeks!
Thank you for this. I didn't realize the middle was different. I have hot and cold replaced, I just need to exchange this extra cold a get the diverter.
Super good video. I learned more from this one than others.
I am a apprentice an went threw this kool stuff simple. Learn and obsorb💪💲
This little ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.
Yes.. Thank you! By far the best tutorial i found...
Awesome video not much useless talk and straight into the point.
I've had that socket with the hole through it banging around in the toolbox of my spaceship for years and now I know what it's used for
Thanks everyone. Is there also plumbers silicone for those washers and also there is a seat inside of there that sometimes need to be replaced it’s a little beveled brass washer inside if you still have problems… Search that on UA-cam that would be the finishing touch… And thank you for posting this helpful video
Quick and to the point. Good video. Would've preferred that the fixtures were also cleaned as part of the production with recommendations provided on cleaning method. Finally, I would have loved a segment on replacing the stem seats, washers and O rings.
Well we know what to look for when you post it! Sounds great can't wait!
Nice additions...
Thanks for sharing!
Do you need to know what brand of faucet it is or the kits universal?
Thanks for this very good tutorial -- it is as simple as it can be.
Please put all tools and materials used for this demonstration down to the last detail!! 😊 Thanks
What if the screw is stripped once you get the handles off? How or what do you use to get that screw out? 0:04
Great video. Sadly i could not replace the cartridges for the hot/cold water. The did not have the shut off valves. I would have to shit off the water for the whole apartment
Question: To r&r the diverter valve, do i need to shut off the water off?
You saved me 700$ thanks man!!!!
Great work Mr. Appreciation for the video learned something 👏 👌 👍 🙌
Thank you for this. So...attached them in the on position...then put them into the off position once they are attached? Ours keep not working...over time the water won't turn off. Is there a trick to avoid this?
What did you do to solve your specific problem... Stripped screws? Replace or tighten the connections...?
It's a year ago you asked... Im curious how you solved your issue. Thanks in advance.
LLT, CT
@@lalaniathielen8917 I replaced the valve and then have had to replace the rubber washers a few times since then.
@@nikkibasmr Hi just saw your post. Did you changed the seats, which is what the rubber washers make contact with when you turn the handles to shut off your faucets?
@@imtiazhallim4070 I think so yes
Are there multiple diverter options per brand or no?
Short and sweet, thank you
My old diverter stem threads are too big compared to these new ones. I cant find one that fits the thread. where do I find the right size? What am I looking for at the store?
Thank you for the video. I have 3 knobs Hot ad Cold kobs and a water dispenser to tub and shower in the middle look just like yours. All 3 of them are leaking. How do I know what valve I should because the same Danco parts have different model numbers. Will they all fit and work the same anyway? Thanks for your help in advance.
This is cool. I didn't know about that tool, or the shutoff valves!
Thank you for helping me DIYS. If the sleev, catrige is tight to open, is it ok to use a hammer to losen it ? Will this cause more damage?
Any thoughts on what to do if the valve body is seized and the 'tool' socket doesn't budge them? I swear I can't go near plumbing without finding some headache I've never seen in 50 years of doing this stuff. Someday they'll come up with a plumbing robot. It will have 150 years of plumbing experience in its memory banks and even though they programmed it to be polite it will spontaneously begin cussing. Good video.
Cant find 11" replacement valve body
Hopefully you're still around to maybe answer this. When I want to take a shower and turn the diverter I get a lot of water coming from the tub spout. Is that what I need is a new diverter? Thanks
Thanks for your video today I learned something new thanks to this.
Should the Step on 'twisting the cartridge off' easy? ....mine seam a lil hard, I can do it, but dont want to break it. Please advise.
looks great, but you have to take it apart to see what parts you need, then hope the shutoff valves work, then hope you can find the parts you need, Your old parts looked pretty clean.
I'm wondering if I have right video. My set up is similar but the faucet handles will not slide off after loosening the small inset screws. I have the same shutoff set up, and that works. But I'm stuck with stubborn handles. What am I missing here? A puller? I certainly don't want to bust anything.
Pfister and many others honor lifetime warranty on these parts. They just sent me free replacements, and they were existing when I purchased my house!
Thank you. This help me a lot!😍
Question: is it possible to replace old Delta trim at the same time? Did you do a video on that?
Have the same cartridge.
For some reason the cold handle when I turn it on its hard to turn . You have to turn it couple times to even start a small flow of water.
The hot side is fine.
Both are brand new cartridges.
What happens if still liking cool water.
I also change de little ring that is place inside.
But my head shower still liking😢
I have an old shower where one of the handles is locked due to hard water calcification. I've tried to break it free, but I'm afriad that I'm going to bust the pipe if I put any more force into it.
Could anyone explain how you know if it’s in open position vs closed i under the concept but I don’t totally understand how to do it
I have a moen three handle shower faucet. I can’t get the wall tube off!! Any ideas? I can’t even get to the cartridge.
I saw another video (3 handle) and the guy turned off the water from the main water valve. Is that necessary?
That’s the tool called and can you switch to different types of cartridges, from threaded to the ones with the similar-circles?
What about changing the, 'race' inside? I did the same exact fix but water is leaking out the cold valve now?
Very clear instructions. Thanks for the help
I just use a crescent wrench and vise grips, to loosen the cartridge , works just fine.
So I need to add any adhesives so the water won’t go through the wall?
I need to replace the white hard plastic part you see when you twist the knobs off. Do you know what those are called by chance?
Tks a lot bro. Hey if the cold one that I need to replace turns to the right to get the water on ..... Is this because the valve WASNT In the open position when 1st installed ?
I want to replace all three stems but how to check if its corrrectly installed? How to check if theres no leak behind the wall
THANKS!! This is the exact video that I needed!!
Is the diverter valve different cartridge than the others or all three stems the same
Thank you for the knowledge provided.
The 21/32 socket I purchased doesn't fit. Any suggestions?
What was that special tool he used?
Is this replacement in a apartment.. they required to shut off main water?.. or can I just shut off that hot water valve?
Those this fix a by pass from the tub facet to the shower head ?
Diverter valve.
When we fix the water pressure do we need to turn the water off from outside
Who's the man .....it's you dude its u .....
the tool used is a shower valve socket. lol thought i’d help out anyone in the future that didn’t know either
Thank you...
Thank you ❤
What about the brass seat attached to line going to main city pressure/hot water heater?
I was thinking the same thing
I didn't see you replace the brass seats. Were they still good?
Do I need to change the seat too? Probably not?
When I u screw the valve there is a loose or broken plastic piece in the pipe. Is that a broken piece of the pipe?
This came in so clutch! Thanks!
What’s the name of the tool used to remove the old cartridges?
How do you determine what valves are correct? Manufacturer?
I asked the same question. I am waiting for an answer.
Ive been plumbing for many years. Just ran into a problem. I replaced the 3/8 L gasket on the hot water valve . Just after a few uses when you turn the hot water on and get the temperature just wright in a few seconds the hot water shuts off and you have to open the valae more. I think that when the gasket warms up it swells up and suts the hot water off. Is there any one that makes good gaskets that dosent swell up?
Yes try the red color type of gasket, you can find out on Amazon.
Thank you you are a major blessing and help
I am working on my shower at the moment, hoping I can get some answer from views. It is Ok to use a hammer to lose the cartagena?because it is too tight to open
Thank you.
Are these considered gerber handles?
When I turn the shower divert valve water flows great out of the shower but when it’s in the opposite position water barely flows out of the hot or cold lines to the faucet. How could the shower diverter valve cut the flow of water to a trickle to the faucet?
Check the O-ring. It may have come off slightly and is now obstructing flow.
@@roetemeteor: Likely that the o ring has become scored/worn.
Do you have to turn the water off to replace the Diverter?
Where do I get the plastic stem?
Thank you so much i really needed this video to replace my shower knobs
Do the water have to be off to replace the diverter
Definitely helpful.