You're a good dude Steve 👊😎👍 thanks for the shout out... I have learned alot from your videos over the last few years and really appreciate you taking the time to film and post your work. Thanks pard 👊
Those "Slip couplings are nice when you cannot slide a copper pipe back enough to get it in the female end. Here in Canada it's hard to get them couplings so I use a round file and file off the little indent inside the coupling! Works every time.
Steve: I love watching your videos and have learned a lot from you. In accessing the valve from the back wall try this. Cut the drywall by angling the saw outwards so that the cut is not perpendicular to the face of the drywall. This will allow the removed piece to be re-installed without falling into the opening. There is no need to cut to the studs and add in scab pieces for screws. By varying the mud thickness around the edges you can get the face of the removed piece flush with the rest of the wall. No screws or extra work needed. I've been using this method for years.
Yeah, I was told by a licensed plumber that a person should take out the cartridge so it doesn't melt when soldering it, just like when soldering a valve, you should open the valve all the way, so the washer inside the valve doesn't melt. Good job Steve.
Just worked on the exact valve today my renter was having a hard time turning it on & off replaced the cartridge now it makes a vibration when running no one had a moen within 20 miles reading on line the aftermarket ones are junk so now I will be replacing it again with a moen!!!!
Symmons Alura style trim plate 7” diameter vs 5.5” on Origins (temptrol) Model. $160 at HD. Moen = 6” diameter. Symmons also has a very nice looking large oval Origins “remodel” plate (not the older style trapezoidal one) but last I looked they wanted almost $90 for it 🤷🏻♂️ definitely would get you out of a jamb with tight access, but I’d be hesitant to use it as a replacement for a standard trim plate when trying to keep the cost down. Guess it all depends on style and what’s in stock at your plumbing supply house.
The price of copper back years ago is why I first started using pex. When copper came back down I went back to it because I think it makes a good looking job. Of course now the price is jumping back up.... just like everything else.
i am setting the same moen valve in my wall of new shower what depth are you trying for the handle to be flush with wall? the directions are awful on how far into wall to put the valve
He used a repair style copper coupling. It has no dent in the center so it slides up onto the upper pipe completely then down onto the added piece and covers both pipes. It is hard to notice that in video.
IT COMES WITH A INNER PLASTIC PLATE RETAINER .. ITS TIGHT AGAINST THE BACK OF FIBREGLASS WATCH THE VIDEO AGAIN AND YOU WILL SEE IT .. NO NEED FOR BLOCKING .
Hi Steve: Is that a 12 volt screw cordless driver or 18 volts. I do my own home repairs . Will 12 volt cordless work or get 18 or 20 volts?? Many thanks
You would think at this point in time they would just make a universal shower valve that would work with any brand instead of going through this much trouble and cutting out drywall and having to patch it all up and repaint. How is this still not possible in 2022? "What a flipping joke!" Great work though Steve!
Is it just me or on 9 jobs out of 10, the trouble begins at 2:25 The thing either won't turn, or it will turn and immediately starts spitting out water everywhere. That's when I know the 1 hour job is going to be an all day affair
@@xjackdareaperx Mostly where I work that requires the city to come out and it means shutting the water off to entire buildings occupied by upwards of 12 units each. Yes the better way. Not always practical for me
Ream the copper hot/cold existing vertical lines, no reaming creates vortex, water flowing smoothly, then hits I'd/inside diameter lip. Vortex evolves, will burn holes within any new, and-or new copper fittings, this particular would be the new copper 90's. Friction from vortex, just like mountain streams, eroding rocks as hard as granite example.
I can never get my head around why you Americans solder pipe into threaded joints, when if you use compression nuts,and it's time to replace valve again, it's turn off water,undo nuts new valve test done in an HR.
Why aren't you deburring/reaming the pipes. The cutting tool deforms the copper creating a sharp lip and reduces the pipe diameter. The lip creates turbulence and internal erosion. Not to mention it's code ya know.
Steve, I am amazed at how you are able to control the angle of that torch so as not to scorch the shower shell behind the connections!
You had our oil burner class and instructor talking about you today at granite state trade school. Keep up the good work.
You're a good dude Steve 👊😎👍 thanks for the shout out... I have learned alot from your videos over the last few years and really appreciate you taking the time to film and post your work. Thanks pard 👊
As always a professional job, not many plumbers would take the time to repair the wall and rehang the cabinet. Great job 👍
Love your soldering on the valve. Nice to see such a neat professional job. No snots like some plumbers now a days. Great videos!
Those "Slip couplings are nice when you cannot slide a copper pipe back enough to get it in the female end. Here in Canada it's hard to get them couplings so I use a round file and file off the little indent inside the coupling! Works every time.
Good ol repair couplings
Steve: I love watching your videos and have learned a lot from you. In accessing the valve from the back wall try this. Cut the drywall by angling the saw outwards so that the cut is not perpendicular to the face of the drywall. This will allow the removed piece to be re-installed without falling into the opening. There is no need to cut to the studs and add in scab pieces for screws. By varying the mud thickness around the edges you can get the face of the removed piece flush with the rest of the wall. No screws or extra work needed. I've been using this method for years.
Steve makes everything look SOOOOOO easy! Great job.
Steve, remembered seeing this when you posted. Just had to replace mine thanks to a leak. Again, thank you for the help.
Copper is like $60-$70 now for a 1/2" type L 12 footer here in Canada. Absolutely insane what this stuff costs now
yeah i just bought a couple 10 foot sections and it was25 like Steve paid here in US
"Nothing but quality here." LOL Great video Steve as always!
Nice work sir steve
This was the funniest video I’ve seen of Steve and I’ve been watchin
I just replaced my shower valve using this as a guide. It went well, keep up the good work.
Yeah, I was told by a licensed plumber that a person should take out the cartridge so it doesn't melt when soldering it, just like when soldering a valve, you should open the valve all the way, so the washer inside the valve doesn't melt. Good job Steve.
Never hurts.
Of course
Just worked on the exact valve today my renter was having a hard time turning it on & off replaced the cartridge now it makes a vibration when running no one had a moen within 20 miles reading on line the aftermarket ones are junk so now I will be replacing it again with a moen!!!!
Check your pipes for being properly secured also while your there. I encounter this issue alot.
Nice. Job. Hello from edbonjovi aka leak master plumbing
Nice job Steve
Hey Steve, did you purchase the knee pads you have on your dashboard from Habah freight? I have the same pair and they work great for the price.
Definitely have soldering skills. 👍
Great job Steven! Thank you for the tips!!
Symmons Alura style trim plate 7” diameter vs 5.5” on Origins (temptrol) Model. $160 at HD. Moen = 6” diameter. Symmons also has a very nice looking large oval Origins “remodel” plate (not the older style trapezoidal one) but last I looked they wanted almost $90 for it 🤷🏻♂️ definitely would get you out of a jamb with tight access, but I’d be hesitant to use it as a replacement for a standard trim plate when trying to keep the cost down. Guess it all depends on style and what’s in stock at your plumbing supply house.
The price of copper back years ago is why I first started using pex. When copper came back down I went back to it because I think it makes a good looking job. Of course now the price is jumping back up.... just like everything else.
It’s almost like he’s done this before.
Nice job!
Excellent job.
i am setting the same moen valve in my wall of new shower what depth are you trying for the handle to be flush with wall? the directions are awful on how far into wall to put the valve
How was the top pipe so easy to move down over the valve pipe?
Slip coupling
He used a repair style copper coupling. It has no dent in the center so it slides up onto the upper pipe completely then down onto the added piece and covers both pipes. It is hard to notice that in video.
The actual pipe didn't really move
Another fine kick ass video Steve! 🥳😎💯👍👍☝️
Steve, nice job on that shower valve!
Anti-Scold Control..? Great Job Steve.
Looks like a very straight drywall cut
What’s the shower valve secured to ? 🤔
IT COMES WITH A INNER PLASTIC PLATE RETAINER .. ITS TIGHT AGAINST THE BACK OF FIBREGLASS WATCH THE VIDEO AGAIN AND YOU WILL SEE IT .. NO NEED FOR BLOCKING .
That solder job separates the men from the boys Steve. That looked hairy close to the back of the shower unit.
Hi Steve: Is that a 12 volt screw cordless driver or 18 volts. I do my own home repairs . Will 12 volt cordless work or get 18 or 20 volts?? Many thanks
Like Tim the Tool Man Taylor says...Need more power... I'd go 18 or 20 volts...
its a 12 volt i had for ever ...best to go 20 volt .but there heavier
Looking good. They should just pick up a slightly larger cabinet. 😂
Why is there no access panel?
You would think at this point in time they would just make a universal shower valve that would work with any brand instead of going through this much trouble and cutting out drywall and having to patch it all up and repaint. How is this still not possible in 2022? "What a flipping joke!"
Great work though Steve!
Any brand...that's your answer. Brand. Patents.
would it been hard to put in TWO Shut Off Valves there?
Good stuff as always. Happy Easter, Steve!
Thanks for the videos!
🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🎳⛳
Stay safe.
Retired (werk'n)keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses!
Nothing But Quality. Chinese Parts Here!
Symmons is always worth the exta best all metal anti scald shower around. And it's made in right here in Massachusetts.
when you put that top drywall screw in i was thinking i hope that screw is not too long he put it right where the riser pipe is lol
Guys freaking brilliant
Nice install
very nice job
You did a good job
Hi Steve and miss Molly
Hello Steve!
HELLO
Wait, I've been in the basement before! lol Happy Easta Steve. After good Friday :(
TGIF
@@stevenlavimoniere yep!
What ?! , didn't use a Symmons !
Good enough for that neighborhood
good job.
“I’m not sure what kinda valve that is”, well I am! The kind you can’t get parts for!
Liked video and commented because of commercials
HAPPY Hour 🙂
after watching further its not a kohler sorry Steve that was a foreign valve
Maybe it's a peerless valve ?
Steven why did you start a UA-cam Channel 🤔
🤑
Is it just me or on 9 jobs out of 10, the trouble begins at 2:25
The thing either won't turn, or it will turn and immediately starts spitting out water everywhere. That's when I know the 1 hour job is going to be an all day affair
Always shut off at the meter if they have old gate valves.
@@xjackdareaperx Mostly where I work that requires the city to come out and it means shutting the water off to entire buildings occupied by upwards of 12 units each.
Yes the better way. Not always practical for me
Lesson #32 never paint your Bathroom blue....oh mamma
My guess that cabinet lifts up? See your inpatient slow down stop being in a hurry.
Did you mean, "you're impatient " or are you illiterate?
Look at the crazy prices they want for roll of solder
Hey Steve and Miss Molly! Workin’ again y’all. 👍👍
Ream the copper hot/cold existing vertical lines, no reaming creates vortex, water flowing smoothly, then hits I'd/inside diameter lip. Vortex evolves, will burn holes within any new, and-or new copper fittings, this particular would be the new copper 90's. Friction from vortex, just like mountain streams, eroding rocks as hard as granite example.
The Bluon ad is totally annoying....
That’s a chop job momma
The kohler he pulled out is such a better product
That wasn’t Kohler
It's an El' Cheepo Brand.
Good enough for this neighborhood? ................Do you have to live in an expensive one for you to do a good job
"Made in China AH"
😂😂😂
I can never get my head around why you Americans solder pipe into threaded joints, when if you use compression nuts,and it's time to replace valve again, it's turn off water,undo nuts new valve test done in an HR.
Why aren't you deburring/reaming the pipes. The cutting tool deforms the copper creating a sharp lip and reduces the pipe diameter. The lip creates turbulence and internal erosion. Not to mention it's code ya know.
why dose every person who fits copper for work hold their solder the same exact way?
The rich get richer and the rest of us suffer. In the end they will pay dearly. But like they say”live for today.”
I’m gonna start a Go fund me for Stevie Lav a new multi tool and an impact driver. Contact me for info
guy is a millionaire.....he can get any toolz he wants.
@@JohnstonPettigrew I just can’t take that old broken down 1970s Black and Decker and the hand saw any longer!!
@@thechad7803 guy is frugal......old tools/old boy.....datz da way he rolls..... unhhunhhhhhhh.
You should start Go Fund Yourself.
@@wickedcoolname399 yup, accepting donations
Hot enough for ya!? No fun, that!
Afternoon Steve. Make sure to eat lots of PEEPS, I hate them
GOOD AFTERNOON
great job, but delta is real shit
Good time to cash in a scrap metal pile.
Made in China, yehaw. LOLOLOL
Nice install