Replacing Old Sink Valves with Sharkbite 1/4 turn Valves. TOOL links in description!!
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- Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2020
- ***Tool Links are here in the description.***
A little tutorial of sorts with my first experience installing sharkbite (push to connect) valves under my sink. So far, so good!
if you don't have enough pipe length to cut the copper, watch this video:
• DIY upgrading to shark...
Deburring tool with depth gauge
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Sharkbite valve ½ inch and 3/8inch
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Sharkbite valve different configuration
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Copper Pipe cutter best for tight spaces
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Other copper pipe cutter small
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Very good video. I love that you included your son. He is learning a valuable skill!
I actually have twin boys who were both there but yes, it's been years now and they are still helping me under the sink. Thanks for watching!
The flexible hose has rubber washer inside that seals the connection when tightened. When the rubber wears out, that Teflon tape doesn't help because it will leak from the top of the nut. Good job.
Thanks and thanks for the input. If I remember, when I replaced the counter, sink, and faucet later, (I have a video about it) there were new hoses that came with the faucet so hopefully it has a long life to live before any more leaks.👍
Good stuff, I’m fascinated with shark bites and have watched 50+ vids.
Well thanks for watching mine!
Good video for beginners, for sure! Rueben is so articulate so I imagine super intelligent! Adorable too, I think!
Thank you! My best videos feature my kids. I need to get them in there more often. 🙂
Actually just did this last night in my upstairs bathroom sink, I had those exact same shut off valves under my sink and when I renovated my bathroom they’d spray water from the handle everytime I turned them on and off. Bought a new vanity and sink and threw on some shark bite valves and was more than happy with them.
Nice! Thanks for checking out my video as a fellow diy er!
Cameo pig was a great help! Thanks for the informative video!
Thanks! My boys love that pig. They keep it involved in everything they do🤣
To release you need to push the pipe up while implementing the removal tool.push down with the part while lifting up with the tool
The orange tool deburs the outside there is another one that does the inside of the pipe some pipe cutter have them on the back of the tool. Also hope that copper pipe was hard copper not soft or it may not hold up long term. Glad you aren't afraid of sharks.
Great video. Very informative, thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Very informative,I have to do this at a rental house that I own.thanks
No problem. Thanks for watching! Love that user name!!!
Great video, about to do right now
Good luck! Thanks for watching.
Thank that is the best video now I able to do it
A water hammer can stop those bubbles from happening randomly but after being off it's normal to get air in the pipes
Good video. One observation. I couldn't actually tell if you did this or not, but it's a good idea to take off the faucet aerator when first turning back on the water.👍
You know I can't remember but I'll keep that in mind in the future.
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Very informative video. I am still afraid to do plumbing myself
Me too. Beyond a few things under the sink and replacing toilets, I don't trust myself.
I've been living in my house since 2004. This year is the first time where I had to do some plumbing work. I needed to replace a faucet cartridge but the stop valve couldn't shut off the water. So the first thing I had to do was replace the stop valve. It was with a compression connection and it was surprisingly easy to do. Not as easy as the press on fit that he used in this video. I couldn't use it because the copper pipe stub sticking out wasn't long enough for me to be able to put the tool on it to allow me to take off the press on valve. A compression one was perfect for me. No soldering required. But I was willing if required. Yesterday I rebuilt a toilet tank so now it's as good as new. Again, the stop valve for the toilet needed replacing since it couldn't shut off the water.
Awesome
Thanks!
good
Hey there, how are your Sharkbites holding up?
Hi! They were holding up fine until I moved out of that house. I've installed them in other places and seen them hold up for years. I know there's a lot of distrust out there. I think I would only use them on pipes that aren't walled on or anything. Thanks for watching!
@@wooddoofus I've only put them on stop-valves on Pex in my home for my sink and toilet supply line connections. Nothing behind a wall where I can't access.
Damn, should of started a water damage company instead of getting my plumbing license
Hope I would never call you to do a job if you're looking for tips on RUclips. 🤨
It’s not that serious…
I just installed one and it still leaking what did I do wrong
Depends on which side is leaking. If it's the shark bite connection that's leaking, I would take it apart and start over. You'll need the orange removing tool. The 2 main issues I can think of are 1. Having a clean cut on the copper plus deburring. And 2. Make sure the depth of the connection is maxed out. For me, the red deburring tool can be used to mark the depth of how far it should push on. It's easy to think it's on when it needs to be pushed further. The copper also needs to be cleaned and polished with steel wool. Good luck!
@@wooddoofus thanks for the feedback. I thought I need to put some glue or something down.
@@wooddoofus okay my pipes are old so I need to sand them down and then put the equipment on I don't think it's designed for pipes with grooves in it right
Yeah, if your pipes aren't copper then you'll need to find out what they're made of and find some info on those. I'm not a pro of any kind so I can't advise you on anything but my experience. If you've watched this video, you've seen everything I have to offer. 😁
@@wooddoofus I found out what's wrong talking to you, my pipes are from the '80s, it's an easy fix just try and find the right words that go with that particular pipe thanks for your help
$5 for a sharkbite valve? Only 2 years ago? They cost $12.45 at HomeDepot as of January 2023!
Also, sharkbite says to only turn the compression nut 1/4 turn beyond finger tight.
It's crazy how prices on certain things have gone up. I have a clear memory of buying them off the shelf for 6 or $7. I didn't actually use the compression nut to attach the sink hose. That was an option for a different type of hose connection. I'm still not a pro though, so I could have over tightened. Thanks for the input.
Unfortunately, mine doesn’t come out from the wall far enough out so I cut it. Oh well back to the old way.
Yeah, you can blow torch the solder but you'll still need a clean cut depending on the connection you use.