If it leaks, I turn off the water again and go through the steps I outline in this video on how to prevent leaks in SharkBite fittings: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-da5bEmEkVGI.html. Hope that helps.
The SharkBite package or website may list this information for each size of pipe but I highly recommend you get the deburring and depth tool. Not deburring caused me many leaks in the past.
I have partially opened the valve to restrict the flow when testing after a repair so I think you could leave it partially open if you didn’t want the full water flow.
Hi, i pretty much had the same issue you had, the only difference was i didn't have a shut off valve in my basement for the utility tub. I had absolutely no idea how to install a shut off valve untill i saw this video. I followed each and every step as you did, bought the exact equipment needed to this and it did the job. Thank you so much for sharing and making this video. You saved me quite a few dollars if I had to call a plumber to install theae valves. Thanks again 🍻
I am so glad the video was helpful! Having shut off valves for every line is something I think should be installed when homes are built. Since that doesn't happen, we need to do it ourselves.
When you slid the first valve to the top pipe, did you slide it in further than the depth mark you made? Is this why you were able to slide it down to the black line you made?
Yes. You slide the valve on further than it's final spot at first, then release it and slide it onto the other part of the pipe. That's why you need both marks so you know both ends are in the correct spot.
Great video and easy to understand. I learn from you that Sharkbite has a slip ball valve which is exactly what I need for my plumbing project. You cleaned both cut ends of the pipe with emery cloth, however, I believe, the cleaning of the pipe should have taken place on the entire 2" length of the upper pipe as this is where the "O" ring is located at the end of the slip fitting. The cleaning of the bottom portion of the pipe is correct as the "O" ring is located near the end of the fitting on the pipe. I also noticed that electrical cables from the junction box should have a staple with 12" of the box to meet electrical code.
I'm glad I could help identify a product that will help in your plumbing project. I agree that cleaning the copper pipe further on each side would be better.
Great presentation. I would suggest for the first timers Dont do both at once. Do one at a time and test, have a spare on hand in case you manage to screw it up. It will not go to waste and you can return if you dont need it. What do you do if you find a leak?
Thanks! Doing the pipes one at a time is a good idea if you are new to plumbing. If it leaks, I turn off the water again and go through the steps I outline in this video on how to prevent leaks in SharkBite fittings: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-da5bEmEkVGI.html. Hope that helps.
Each size of SharkBite tells you how much to cut off. For a 1/2" pipe this valve said 2 inches. Check the package and it will tell you the correct amount of pipe to cut out.
The 2" is for the slip joint fittings - the fittings designed to patch into existing pipes, not for the regular fittings. The slip fittings are all longer - like this one.
good presentation, likely your descriptions as you did it. only thing I didn't like is speeding up the 2nd valve. i wanted to see it done again and hear a second time what you were saying. no reason to speed that up.
I checked with an expert in the SharkBite tech support department regarding sandpaper. The issue is with using it too much or too hard and changing the shape or diameter of the pipe so that the O-ring does not work properly. What I showed, using the proper plumber sandpaper and using it to just clean up the pipe with wiping down afterwards is OK. It is also key to use the deburring tool every time. I hope that helps.
If it leaks, I turn off the water again and go through the steps I outline in this video on how to prevent leaks in SharkBite fittings: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-da5bEmEkVGI.html. Hope that helps.
