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Plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to replace an old, corroded water-supply valve, without soldering. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey replaces a water supply shut-off valve.
Cost: $6 to $12
Time: About 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy. Only requires basic plumbing skills
Shopping List for How to Replace a Plumbing Shut-Off Valve:
Stop-and-waste valve [amzn.to/2LrtUfm] with compression fittings [amzn.to/2Q2iWkQ], used to replace old valve
Emery cloth [amzn.to/32ySFfp], used to clean existing pipe
Tools for How to Replace a Plumbing Shut-Off Valve:
Mini hacksaw [amzn.to/2NVsmfE], used to cut old valve from existing copper pipe
Pliers [amzn.to/2N9XzMm] and adjustable wrench [amzn.to/2NVmdQy], for tightening fittings on new valve
Steps:
1. Shut off the water leading to the valve being replaced.
2. Use emery cloth to buff clean the pipe on either side of the old valve.
3. Cut through the pipe on each side of the old valve with a mini hacksaw.
4. Slip new stop-and-waste valve into place between the just-cut pipe ends.
5. Grab hold of the valve with pliers and use an adjustable wrench to tighten one of the valve's compression fittings onto one of the pipe ends. Repeat for the other pipe end.
6. Turn the water back on, then open and close the new valve; check your work for leaks.
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@GWoldstuff 2 года назад

After you cut the pipe make markings at 1/2 inch and at 3/4 of an inch away from each cut. Once the valve is in position you can only guess that you are grabbing enough pipe on each side. .the black marks will come in handy then

@stargateproductions 6 лет назад

A lot of people on here are armchair plumbers, personally I learned a lot. Great video!

@smeagolmazurenko5238 3 года назад

I've yet to see an instructional video where there weren't a bunch of douchebags saying "he didn't do it right" "that's not how you do it" "he forgot xyz". Lots of insecurity out there.

@80a7x Год назад

I had a similar situation recently , so I called a few people off Kijiji (Canadian classified) and was quoted 250$ for a new valve , I was flabbergasted, and when told the person that estimate seemed steep, they were very offended....in conclusion , I bought a new valve for about 15$ from home Depot . Thank you again for the great content :)

@beantown_billy2405 Год назад

That's about what it costs for a plumber to come out and do an hour job

@pbruins4380 4 года назад

That was awesome! What was shown, without soldering, will save me a lot of aggravation and the fear of burning down my house.

@aaronbaraiya3692 2 года назад

Lol, I have the same fear, some of these valves are just too close to the studs

@nickdotlam 3 года назад

Thanks for this easy to follow video, With your guiding, I was able to replace the leaking water valve without any problem.

@jasonzupke1474 3 года назад

You always know you are going to get what you need when you watch this channel. Some of the best!

@wiseman007100 6 лет назад

Thank you guys...I did this repair myself and saved $180...thanks again!

@elioselectric468 3 года назад

I'm guessing Richard has these compression gate valves overstocked in his truck because no one uses them anymore plus compression ball valves are less likely to leak and usually cheaper too.

@67tr876 6 лет назад

I got two words for you. BALL VALVE!!!

@Agent77X 6 лет назад

Ball valve are more expensive the a regular valve. It might run as much as $2.00 more in so stores! Stick with replacing it with the same type of valve unless money is no object or you have a million dollar home.

@Dfk429S9fo3 6 лет назад

Nobody uses those valves anymore.

@chrisrodriquez874 6 лет назад

Alot easier to rebuild vs ball valve.

@f0rmaggi0 5 лет назад

Gate valves suck - easy to overtighten and the gates crud up over time. Plus gate design changes every few years so good luck if you are just wanting to replace the stem assembly. 1/4 turn ball valves will last forever.

@67tr876 5 лет назад

@@Dfk429S9fo3everyone uses ball valves now ? I dont see anyone using gates anymore.

@obfuscator 3 года назад

2:13 - tip, don't cut one side completely off, stop at 8/10s then do the other side - then finish off

@MrJabez89 3 года назад

I prefer to stop 4/5 of the way

@bassinbilliards6279 3 года назад

@@MrJabez89 16/20 I's industry standards 🤣

@aaronbaraiya3692 2 года назад

@@bassinbilliards6279 industry standards

@TakeTheBluePill 2 года назад

@@bassinbilliards6279 I just stop after "three Mississippi" and wherever I am is correct.

@igorsukhenko1964 2 года назад

Why? Some explanation would be very useful.

@WangChung81 8 лет назад

Since they missed this... Step one: Turn the water main off!

@NunYaaBizz 7 лет назад

Step 3. Get a bucket in case there is extra water in the pipe

@mobnow447 7 лет назад

Step 4: Get frustrated and end up calling a plumber

@forrestyoung6588 6 лет назад

WangChung81 step 5: get a life

@stephensnell1379 6 лет назад

Richard Trethewey is a professional and he does always know what he's doing

@eksine 6 лет назад

Too late my basement is flooded

@jesusnthedaisychain 9 лет назад

That guy actually knew how to use a crescent wrench properly. I'm impressed because I've seen it used backwards so many times, both in real life (I've got the skinned knuckles to prove it) and on this show.

@johngalt97 3 года назад

Umm, no. He used it backwards twice. The force needs to hit the bottom of the moveable jaw, because the top of the jaw can move more than the bottom.

@jesusnthedaisychain 3 года назад

@@johngalt97 Try it your way and tell me how that works out for you.

@johngalt97 3 года назад

@@jesusnthedaisychain I think the manufacturer recommends what leads to fewer warranty claims. Putting the pressure at the bottom of the sliding jaw leads to less chance of rounding the fastener.

@stashorama Год назад

I saw this segment years ago. I don't know why anyone would replace an existing stop valve that has soldered connections with stop valve with compression connections when some simple maintenance would have sufficed. He should have shown the homeowner how to replace the faucet washer and add to or replace the stem packing. And then, gave him advice on how to snug-up the packing nut as needed instead of letting it leak from the stem for years as evidenced by the build-up of green copper corrosion and calcium on the exterior of original valve.

@glasser2819 5 лет назад

I just love this old fashioned wisdom

@beantown_billy2405 Год назад

"Can I overtighten it?" "Eh, I wouldn't worry about it with you."

@jacksplumbingvideos7147 4 года назад

Client: will you teach me how to solder Richard: no not a chance

@calebculwell8760 3 года назад

I thought that was snoty the way Richard said that

@patrickwhelan5703 3 года назад

@@calebculwell8760 not really. Soldering takes time, patience and practice. Unlikely that anyone gets it right first time out of the box.

@calebculwell8760 3 года назад

@@patrickwhelan5703 Yes I understand that soldering takes a while I just thought it would be nice if Richard told him how to solder . thanks and merry Christmas

@stevepwn 3 года назад

What i say when people ask me to show them how i do my job. i say No its too much work.

@beantown_billy2405 Год назад

@@patrickwhelan5703 I got it right on the first time

@blueg3027 2 года назад

I would love to see them film a tricky situation

@theazure4171 5 лет назад

"the way i like to do it is install the stem in the most awkward position possible to turn it off later."

@Guillotines_For_Globalists 5 лет назад

Sediment won't be able to get caught in the valve's gateway. The best orientation possible is with the stem facing upwards.

@theazure4171 5 лет назад

@@Guillotines_For_Globalists Neat theory but does it aactually make a difference? Cant sediment get caught in the up position jist as easily since the water pressure is equal on all sides?

@Guillotines_For_Globalists 5 лет назад

@@theazure4171 Normally flux settles to the bottom and causes corrosion in copper as well.

@theazure4171 5 лет назад

@@Guillotines_For_Globalists Sounds legit i just dunno why everyone doesnt know this then.. I guess they do the same thigs with gas lines leaving a pipe extending down in areas for catching debris

@theazure4171 5 лет назад

@@Guillotines_For_Globalists One guy sàid hed put the bleeder in the down position...so which is better?

@user-mb3ur2ev9q 6 месяцев назад

If you don't know how to solder. Use shark bite valve. They work great and save you time. I've been using them for over 20 years.

@gsanborn5672 5 лет назад

I never replace plumbing fixtures in my Brooks Brothers button down shirt and v-neck sweater. I put on a tweed jacket over my shirt and sweater.

@johngalt97 3 года назад

The homeowner should have been using gloves when using the hack saw.

@James-wk5mj 5 лет назад

Richard swears by those Farrells he loves those he probably collects them

@nultari1 3 года назад

And wears one around his ... finger

@teamvigod 3 года назад

Should hand tighten those compression nuts and then do about a half a turn. turn water on and test. if it leaks go another 1/4 or as necessary to stop it. Usually a 1/4 to 1/2 turn after hand tight is enough. Overtightening a compression fitting is suboptimal and not recommended.

@emigrantdolphin6740 3 года назад

2:34 how is it gonna drain if the drain cap is seemingly above the pipe?

@jackpast 2 года назад

Just lets the pressure from upstream drain out with closed valve. Instead of shutting house water supply off.

@billsmith2212 3 года назад

I am not a plumber , but I think , even with ferrules making the seal , that after cutting , the inside of the copper pipe gets debured . This stops turbulence inside when the water flows . That can cause other problems .

@noahholt482 2 года назад

To this day he’s still looking for someone to teach him to solder

@aaronbaraiya3692 2 года назад

Lol, at his age I don't think he needs too

@mirjamtanguay6439 10 месяцев назад

LMAO LMAO

@egold1006 6 лет назад

I did one today using the exact method, I was worried I might scorch the wood if I used a torch, the valve was close to a wooden cross brace.

@augustreil 6 лет назад

Try using a thin piece of aluminum for a heat shield, bends easy and prevents fire and burns.

@peterboissiere9684 5 лет назад

I would put the bleeder in the down position

@lar4305 3 года назад

It is a good way to replace the valve, but with old pipes you need to be very careful not to disturb the other pipes. Hacksaw instead of a pipe cutter not recommended.

@mjk6618 Год назад

Reduce the vibrational load by using blocks of wood to make the pipes more sturdy while you use the hacksaw - especially if you dont have anyone to help 😊

@CarlWong5 Год назад

Good video. “Crescent” is a brand name of tools, not the name of a type of wrench. What Richard meant to say is “adjustable wrench”. Crescent also makes other tools that are not the adjustable wrench that people associate with their name

@beantown_billy2405 Год назад

Now lecture us about Skil saws, or sawz-alls

@Billy-rq9hs Год назад

Chill dork

@9carcottrell246 6 лет назад

This guy is a genius

@richt8297 7 лет назад

Spray some white grease or T9 boeshield on that new valve and it will never corrode again.

@Xxlaynpipe22xX 6 лет назад

🤦‍♂️

@luisrivera6794 5 лет назад

Hmm might try that

@rondadecker2397 2 года назад

Mine just broke in my basement got to see how to replace it fast

@BobbieGWhiz 3 года назад

I just did this project, but was concerned about the extra longitudinal tension put on the pipes because of the loss of pipe length from sawing out the valve. It made me feel uncomfortable that it might pull out of the compression fitting someday, or leak at some nearby joint. So I added a Sharkbite slip fitting to extend the pipe. No leaks and no tension. I’m thinking of buying a WiFi water leak sensor for further peace of mind. I just found out that my water heater is 17 years old. Yikes! I won’t be doing that one on my own.

@chuckHart70 3 года назад

It aint over till you test it! Many times ooops leaking.... adjust done.

@rawbacon 4 года назад

I used one 20 some years ago at my Dad's place when the main shut off was still dripping and I couldn't solder.

@President-jv5kz 4 года назад

Trying to fix plumbing on my old house cuz I’m the only guy in the house couldn’t appreciate this more

@jerseyjim9092 4 года назад

Wished he would've explained why he chose not to use a ball valve as that seems to be the usual recommendation.

@AStanton1966 3 года назад

Probably trying to use old stock up that's on the truck.

@igfoobar 6 лет назад

Soldering pipes isn't all that difficult to learn. I'd much rather have a properly soldered valve ... and I'd definitely much rather have it be a quarter-turn ball valve!

@augustreil 6 лет назад

True, but sometimes difficult when even a little water is present.

@kalijasin 6 лет назад

Nothing wrong with using these compression connections.

@ps429 5 лет назад

@keith cunningham I learned that trick, using a piece of bread to hold back the water in the pipe from a plumber friend of mine. Works slick.

@shimes424 5 лет назад

Open a faucet upstairs give a downward slope to both sides of the pipe, have a toke or drink a beer, come back n finish up

@justenhansen 7 лет назад

I did this exactly but it leaks because the ferrule curled around the end of the pipe. Make sure the ferrule slides completely on to the pipe and doesn't overhang. I think the only way this method will work is if your pipe has a little play so you can close the gap a little. My pipes are fixed so this method doesn't work.

@gmoneyb5559 6 лет назад

Justen Hansen yep. You have to make sure both ends of copper pipe are fully seated into the valve then compress nuts

@kb_100 2 года назад

You can try wrapping the ferrule with Teflon tape. I find that works like magic whenever I have a leaky compression connection

@bobbaker9230 2 года назад

Heh, I just learned this the hard way. Was trying to avoid using a torch in the location I'm working as I have very little space, but the pipe has no play and the gap is too large to get a decent seal. Tried the teflon, but it still drips as the ferrule still gets pulled past the edge of the pipe when I tighten. Looking around hoping I can find another valve with just a tiny longer width, but it doesn't look like that exists. I keep getting recommended shark bite instead, might have to resort to that instead.

@TonyOhio 2 года назад

very nice guide. thank you very much

@Liam_Maddog 17 дней назад

Oops, can we discuss the dangers of over tightening? Also, can we check for leaks before ending the video?

@josephsantos2037 4 года назад

I'm going to try it. Thank you.

@user-hn8wm5xd9f 4 года назад

ddude your better off using sharkbites and pex

@san379 9 лет назад

it takes 1 second to cut it with a angle grinder and a metal cutting thin blade... works great

@TheRealFOSFOR 8 лет назад

overkill for such a small job. I use angle grinders daily at work but for a job like this.. don't think I would start messing with all that extension cords and stuff. I guess if you had a cordless one.. but those things are not made for real work.

@MR-nl8xr 7 лет назад

@heke. I do real work all the time with cordless grinders.

@Zeric1 3 года назад

How do you deal with the situation of not having any play in the pipe? In the video there was a lot of play so one could just insert the new valve into the existing pipe, that doesn't work so well when there is zero play in the pipe on either side of the existing valve. With PVC they have an extending coupling to deal with the situation, haven't seen anything like that for copper.

@ringtyler 3 года назад

you'd have to add additional pipe with a coupler.

@xsohi 3 года назад

Or use sharkbite slip coupling

@obp6891 6 месяцев назад

There are copper sliding couplers

@TNtoolman 9 лет назад

I only have a Mickey hacksaw, not a Minnie... I'll have to get a Minnie

@XzTS-Roostro 8 лет назад

EyeSea Watt U Did Thar

@theazure4171 5 лет назад

lol

@richardwhite6288 3 года назад

That's "tiny Tim " or "Tom thumb" in plumbing language. Lol

@kyeralea4694 3 года назад

This is great when you have a lot of space, my pipe had less than an inch clearance. There should be more conditioning of the pipe and deburring the inside. I tried cutting the pipe with a hacksaw, trying to make it even. I had a huge fail, and difficulty removing the valve, eventually having to buy a bicycle wrench to remove the valve. I'm pretty sure it would work if the valve wasn't so tight for space.

@AStanton1966 3 года назад

The first time I replaced one of these valves and tried sweating it, it ended up like the Three Stooges--water everywhere. Luckily I was able to get a plumber before the wife got home to cook dinner. I have since had more success. Take a look at Sharkbite fittings. No sweating and you can remove them easily if you desire.

@gbpce7766 3 года назад

Good work sir

@duggydugg3937 6 лет назад

neat and clean an easy to understand

@tilliethompson6681 6 лет назад

When he cut off the valve and made the 2 shorter pipes, how can he reconnect the new valve with 2 shorter pipes? Can he break the pipe if he force the 2 shorter pipes to connect to the new valve?

@AStanton1966 3 года назад

I was wondering that also. There must have been a lot of slack in that pipe.

@frankjames1955 6 лет назад

some times logic doesn't make it into code as it SHOULD.. a compression is better down in the basement where drains are and because they can be tweaked to stop leaking in a moments notice where as other leaking joints can not be serviced so easily behind closed walls etc. another example of code failure is concerning the requirements for apartments and condos to have only metal drains under the kitchen abd bathroom sinks , based on fire safety concerns..yet most cupboards are made of combustible woods and material and most folks store plastics containers and combustibles under their sink, likewise forbidding ABS pipe isn't logical at all.. in fact ABS pipe outlasts the metal counterparts and is more leak proof.

@PanamaSticks 2 года назад

Whatis your opinion of unsoldering the old valve from the pipe and soldering on a new valve? Is the old solder going to present a problem?

@Ishootfilm412 9 месяцев назад

I don’t understand how the new valve is supposed to fit when there’s no playing in any of the pipes if I cut at exactly the end of the old one the new one is the exact same size now I’m screwed with my water shut off

@LonskiBig 5 лет назад

....Clever...I never would have thought...but....diameter of piping...???...the valve must be the same as the copper line....

@luisrivera6794 5 лет назад

You could see that he has more of those along the ceiling

@pinomarino8917 5 лет назад

He looks just like James Dyson

@prostipirugolf01 2 года назад

Ok valve is welded in to the copper pipe ! There is any wat to un welded? Heating it up ?

@ProplumberbrisbaneAu 7 лет назад

Really great work

@Chuck59ish 9 лет назад

As long a they remember to close the drain before turning the water back on. Or maybe that's on Richard's blooper reel.

@bounthalomkhounnasene7842 7 лет назад

Charles Damery il lLikeD THANK YOU

@timewithchaplainken3916 4 года назад

Can you do the same thing with galvanized pipe?

@aaronbaraiya3692 2 года назад

You ever figure it out?

@timewithchaplainken3916 2 года назад

@@aaronbaraiya3692 no

@aaronbaraiya3692 2 года назад

@@timewithchaplainken3916 E

@MikeyB_1972 5 месяцев назад

Did they use a reamer to clean the end of the hacked pipe ends??

@triumphmanful 7 лет назад

I have one of these valves that is leaking and corroded badly. It is between the hot and cold water coming into and out of my oil fired tankless furnace. DO I SHUT DOWN AND DRAIN EVERYTHING TO SOLDER A NEW VALVE IN ? I do not want to lose heat now in the middle of winter ! Thanks for your help .

@Ditre 7 лет назад

You will have to drain the water in order to solder a new valve on

@tiger.6509 7 лет назад

Got to say thanks for that old correction ranch One of the best ideal , Just can't go wrong buying one or two of those tools. Shark bite is a really nice fittings little expensive but it work even better fast and easy.

@ricklee827 4 года назад

And of course of valves under every fixture

@potaylo 2 года назад

I am wondering about the the 2 pipes NEEDING to bottom out inside the valve or not ? I am looking to do the same upgrade and concerned the pipes having no movement in my situation. Its 1/2 copper pipe.

@jenstrongz8825 3 года назад

Great Video

@jamescc2010 7 лет назад

I am in Southern Califonia so do I need a valve with drain? Why do you need the drain?

@goosecouple 5 лет назад

You don't need it in Socal.

@rhymereason3449 5 месяцев назад

Interesting that they didn't stress to shut off the water at the street first... someone is going to try this without doing that... and then they'll realize that (A) they don't know where the street shut off is, or (B) they don't have the tool to close the valve there.

@snowblind5151 2 года назад

Thank god all the water was shut off.

@kataysmith9581 6 месяцев назад

I can't believe all the "expert" comments posted here. If you all know how to do this why are you here watching??

@anthonydeleon4980 2 года назад

If you don’t tell people to shut the water off before they start… well lol..

@cooldude2245 3 года назад

Beats having to use heat to join connections

@donerae8682 5 лет назад

I used a saw zaw to cut a PVC vent pipe and knicked a copper line went to shut off the main and the ball valve broke I had to run to homedepot and get a shark bite fitting.

@aaafarmclub4090 3 года назад

There's a lot of Chinese valves out there. I don't really wanna roll the dice with one. I just bailed out of the more convenient Ace Hardware, drove further to Home Depot, and paid more so I could get an Italian made ball valve vs. the Chinese one.

@ricklee827 4 года назад

Most valves are not necessary. You need a main valve in the house. And valves going to a bathroom group and a hot water heater and outside faucet.and the once-a-year exercise all the valves in your house or as it is explained call a real plumber

@johnnylafount5799 6 лет назад

its not good practice to use a hacksaw on an old water line (like the one in the video) you could shake it too much and break a fitting down the line also the stop and waste you pulled out was installed correctly with the drain facing down so you can drain the pipe completely the way you installed the new one when its used to drain will leave water in the bottom of the pipe

@ChiNguyen-wf1qt 3 года назад

Can pex connecting do the same. I heard pex and push fitting is way to go now

@tortioustom 2 года назад

Will this work if the pipes aren't copper? My mother's house is a very old house...

@jfarinacci0329 4 года назад

good content. good vid. thank you.

@driski90 2 года назад

What about if it's an inline valve and there's no play in the pipes?

@fadinaser210 6 лет назад

It’s better to set the valve same as the old one so its easier to shut off

@martinmoffitt4702 10 месяцев назад

why not opt for a ball valve andmake it a sharkbite?

@PaulbylPaulbyl 7 лет назад

Aren't the pipes on opposite sides of the new valve pulling outward? Long term will that unseat the ferrell seals?

@workingshlub8861 7 лет назад

compression fittings are fine if done correctly...make sure they are accessible and not hidden in walls etc.. and make sure pipes are well supported and not flapping around..wont have problems.

@AStanton1966 3 года назад

I would put a little pipe tread sealer on all ferrules for a little added measure. You can also put it on Teflon tape.

@thehamburglar9mm 5 лет назад

just teach the old man to solder already!

@user-hn8wm5xd9f 4 года назад

FOR ME THIS OLD GUY IS REALLY DUMB SOLDER DUDE INSTEAD OF USING COMPRESSION NUTS YOU COULD EASILY USE SHARKBITES ALL YOU DO IS SNAP ON

@AStanton1966 3 года назад

@@user-hn8wm5xd9f Sharkbites are nice. But, like anything, people need to read up on their installation. You can't simply slap them on without a little prep. I also recommend the Sharkbite removal tongs if you ever plan on removing them or using one of their slip joints. The tongs sell for about $10.00 and you can buy them at Lowe's.

@bryanw2961 Год назад

Why (at about 45 seconds) does he say that it's smarter to replace the whole valve instead of repacking the stem? Just asking.

@SlowburnFoos 6 лет назад

Did they have to extend the copper pipe into the new valve?

@FIXMYHOMEShawn 4 года назад

I hope my CHANNEL one day be like yours . Thanks 👍

@MartinSage 4 года назад

Always replace these old valves with 1/4 turn off lever types.

@tready2008 3 года назад

Poor guy thought he was going to learn how to solder! Only thing they didn't do is ream the pipe after cutting.

@elainerussell924 2 года назад

Wow that's how it was done in 2014

@smilemia9874 3 года назад

l have a old house my main valve handle cant shut off the water. so what can l do ?

@miked6335 3 года назад

You may have to call the water company and have them shut the water off at the street. Hopefully someone else can give you a better answer than mine. Good luck!

@barneylan876 Год назад

No deburring?

@MrDjhealth 2 года назад

will that work with old black pipe?

@ibanez1403 9 лет назад

Can this solder-less valve be used as a main valve for a house ?

@alexnewton6840 8 лет назад

no you need a stopcock but yes that can be compression (solderless) in uk

@fortunatedad7695 7 лет назад

ibanez1403 yes you can use a compression fitting on your main. they sure are nice to since it's sometimes very difficult to get all the moisture out of a line when soldering.

@workingshlub8861 7 лет назад

that stop and waste style cannot be used as a main house shutoff....use either a gate or ball valve.

@erikaquiroz1206 7 лет назад

ibanez1403 she

@TRUE_GR1T 7 лет назад

you can use a stop and drain for a house. The drain just has to be on the upper portion of the line, not before the valve.

@user-hn8wm5xd9f 4 года назад

ALSO THATS THE STANGEST THING WHY CUT THE COPPER LINE IF YOU COULD EASILY USED A TORCH OR HEAT GUN TO MELT THE SOLDER AND SLIP OFF THE BALL VALVE

@AStanton1966 3 года назад

The operative word is "easily." If he could of easily de-soldered the valve, then he could of easily soldered on a new one. I think he was showing an option for the homeowner. If that compression valve needs replacing in the future, it's a big deal getting those ferrules off. They require a special tool.

@johngalt97 3 года назад

3:09 3:29 Internet Tool Police: You instructed the homeowner and your internet audience to use a cresent wrench backwards, twice. [EDIT] I think the manufacturer recommends what leads to fewer warranty claims. Putting the pressure at the bottom of the sliding jaw leads to less chance of rounding the fastener.

@DaLeSy. 6 лет назад

How do you replace one of these shut off valves when the pipes running into it have threads on them?

@orviskid 4 года назад

They have threaded valves to

@alexhumble6435 6 лет назад

So what happens if you the closest you can cut it off is too wide for the new valve?

@augustreil 6 лет назад

You would need to solder on an extension, or do a Sharkbite install.

@lcagee 6 лет назад

Shark bite has a slip install so it is not a fixed length. That may be needed if the pipes are fixed. But you need to move the pipe slightly to get it on.

@pinomarino8917 6 лет назад

Is it just me, or does this guy look like James Dyson?