I liked the way you measured for the tub spout. In 30 years I never thought that way.I always measure the depth of the threads to the base of the spout
I genuinely love your videos and think you're a great film maker aside form the plumbing stuff. There is something cool about the candid moments you capture with the customers that feels like slice-of-life art.
Steve I swear you make the most complicated jobs look easy there's definitely a lot of wisdom in that head of yours great job your teaching us young guys that could use all the help we can get👌🏼
They really built these old houses! My tub has the faucets and shower head on the side of the tub with easy access from the closet. This was a bear of a job with that wall you had to deal with. Nice work.
Oh man thank you!!! I have this same issue and no plumber will fix it without doing a mistake plate so I’ve been working on it myself. F-ing nightmare. Thanks for the info
love your videos I'm an installs rough, some a/c not much finish and a lot of commercial guy but theres just so much service and experience can't be taught u have that clearly i think its using your brain but love your vids man thanks
All these folks in the comments talking bout they'd knock out the homeowner or tell him to go away cuz he's talking so much. 🙄 You're gonna talk yourself out of business.😂 Better learn some good customer service like Steve.
I got used to installing deltas I’ve done a lot of kholers too I like how those symmons look I hardly run across those. It’s like the homeowner would pay you just to talk to you
It’s always very funny 😁 when a DYI dude try to correct someone that is been in the trade for 30 years Instead of saying thanks for sharing his knowledge for free There is so many ways of using Chanel locks that you don’t learn with out experience He did all that work straight out of the truck You probably also had run the hardware store 10 times to get your push fittings 🤣 Also there is teeth less Chanel locks Thanks Steve for sharing your knowledge with these unthankful. People
@@mikhaielj....... My comment was addressed to Steve, not you mikhaielj ...just giving him a hard time...(joke) Maybe you didn't read my comment...."2-3 a month" and I'm not even a service plumber. I just do it for my client's friends and such. Hand me a set of plans and I'll plumb that Mansion from the ground up by myself. 40 yrs in the plumbers union...2 fully vested retirements. It's always funny 😁 when someone thinks they know me...don't pretend you do....and Steve could have just replaced the stem/cartridges/handles. But maybe the home owner wanted a more modern single handle valve. His locks had teeth...and that's fine...just don't teach it. Stay in your lane mikhaielj ...
Thank you for this video. It's exactly what my plumber needs to do. I like the plate cover you used much better than what my plumber wanted to use, because this one is a better match for my contemporary decor, yet it is neutral enough for any style. Also, this one is easier to cut because it doesn't have curves. Where can I get that cover plate?
In Canada Symmons shower control are very expensive. I used Moen shower control. Moen are also easy to repair and less parts. Patrick from Neighbourhood Plumbing in Toronto Canada
Great video!! Just come across your videos (This is your 2nd videos I have watched). Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.. . Thumbs up and subscribed..immediately!!
I did the same thing :D "eh, fuck it" and there goes angle grinder :D 3:13 Good work Steve! I'm 16 and I just finished my work at my friend's house, I put in wall hung boiler, changed the old toilet (what a mess it was) and cleared the drain with the snake. I also redid the whole water supply system with new plastic pipes, I'm surprised that I was able to finish everything with only one leak after everything was done, I fixed the leak and my job after 5 hours was complete! I wish that in the future I will be as good plumber as you are! Keep up with good work!
The parts design to block each, the cold water side one, the hot water side two, depending on the side you choose to turn on. Maybe when you open both faucets, both sides are unblock at the same time to bring down the warm water for the bath water. The shower switch located above the bath water knob turns the water into shower water which comes down from the shower head.
Thanks for sharing this stuff boss. It's helping allot. I'm watching your toilet flang vid. I'm doin' all this stuff tearing out my 40's bathroom. HAHA smoke alarm.
Nice video Steven! No plumber's putty or caulk behind the renovation plate? Sure hope that large hole in the wall behind the plate doesn't collect too much water!
Idk about those repair/smitty plates but some of the shower face plates come wth a soft sealant ring on the back just inside the lip.. You cant see it but it stops the water so you don't have to use a sealant
I use the handle of a hammer to tighten or loosen the tub faucet. Or the handle of a socket wrench in a pinch. Im surprised no gasket was used for the plate. My favorite part was when your torch was on and I could no longer hear that homeowner. haha
I need to have this done I guess. I've hit the old system and every couple years I have to have thecwashers replaced because the faucet will start dropping. And they charge me a lot just to replace the washers ! I use a root rooter type place to do that. If I get an updated system will it be washer less? And should i call a regular plumbing company or just have the rooter place do it ?
Awesome video! I laughed so hard when you said loved her to pieces and throw her in the wood chipper! Great video Steven I have NEVER seen that done before and wow you work so fast!!!
Another nice video Steve!!! From one HVACR tech of 45 years to another,,, be safe, take good care of that chihuahua!!! They're smarter than us!!! I have ~5 Chichi's~ lol!!! My life is so much happier thanks to my ~Fabulous Five~! Chow Steve!!!!! Sal 🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈.
steven lavimoniere No I don't like plumbing work, but I find it a fascinating trade and a trade that will never go away!! Keep up the great work Steve!
Hello, I need hep!! lol... Question: How do I remove a Glacier Bay single handle valve and reinstall a new valve (Hoping my wife chooses a Moen) in an Acrylic shower with only front access and only 2" from center of copper pipe (hot & cold- Shower spout & tub supply) and of course i need to add the extra cover plate as the hole i had to make to remove the "GB" valve was pretty wide and now i'm worried that the cover late back supports wont hold the cover plate in place once i get that far. I just don't have much room to do anything and need some advice. Thanks so much for your he
Goodness the original tile job is horrible. I get sad that someone installed tile like that. Great job Steve ...that ust of been one old home with all that plaster.
I didn't see how you changed out the mixing valve from the old two valve system. Did you just bypass that part of the job? That's the most important part of the whole project.
Freakin' Fantasic Steve! I do have a question though... How tight did you screw that spout in? I have the same problem right now and I am afraid of cracking the tile or ruining something on the inside. Thoughts?
Angle grinder?? A reciprocating saw with semi circular tile cutting / grout rake blade, cut along the grout lines & remove the tile, much easier & far less messy, tiles can be replaced easily afterwards. Also, cut into the plaster for easy removal. But nicely finished job.
I wonder if plumber training involves having to work while making small talk with talkative homeowners. LOL, even with the torch blasting the guy's still yapping.
I was looking for a video for how to use a mistake plate to cover the hole you make in ceramic tile when you replace the old shower fixture but you had access via the rear. The thing in back of my shower is a shower! You probably couldn't have done all of this without access from behind right?
I hope you still read comments, what’s this type of valve and piping called? I keeping hearing “delta” and thinking “shitty” lol but is there no way to keep it 2 handles and not do the plate?
Nice job Steven, I used to use Simmons but switched to Delta for several reasons. Most of all service issues and costly parts. I can fix a leaking Delta and be out the door with a Simmons I've seen all shorts of nightmares!!!!!!
steven lavimoniere I also live in massachusetts, and I work on Simmons valves ten fold and I have many customers with Deltas and hardly ever need to service them. And it is very inexpensive to replace springs & washers on them. Opposed to a $45 spindle on Simmons , I know you can replace the washers on Simmons but it's a pain. I've had more than a few problems with Simmons where I couldn't explain why I could not fix a no hot water problem new ta-10, new seats, hot water in but no hot water out, as well as hard to service seats if not impossible on an old valve. My older customers really like the easy to shut off of a Delta! Grab one one day and see if you like them they are pretty inexpensive as well. Love you videos Keep them coming!
Why make that huge hole when you had the back opened anyway? The screws for the smitty plate would've went through the existing holes then all you had to do is make a smaller hole for the new valve. Just sayiing
good job Steve. you can purchase a moen tub and shower valve ( posi-temp) with retrofit plate instead of regular round plate. I wish you would answer some of the comments from plumbers wanna be.
Great job Steve. Very professional and detail video. Learned and understood so many innovative and basic points. I actually came for a seized bathroom spindle (handle turned to fully open) that slips on even the nearest tube spanner. Any good suggestion?
Is it American Standard green tea model? I have the same trouble, and it's a piece of crap! I went with it because I love the green tea on my bathroom sink (spout pulls out so you can rinse out wash basin or your mouth), but the two handle trim controls slip because only a tiny set screw grips the shaft. What a horrible design! A genius designed the sink model, but his idiot cousin designed the tub shower trim.
Wow three inch thick wall. I love her to pieces. Throw her in the wood chopper. Hilarious. Love the plumbing videos Steve. Can't wait for the next. Thanks Jeff
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I cant tell you how many of these nightmares I used to do. I like watching these videos in bed at home better than doing them lol
I liked the way you measured for the tub spout. In 30 years I never thought that way.I always measure the depth of the threads to the base of the spout
When in doubt cut it out. Tough job Steve looking at this 6 years later enjoy your vids to the point with the customers keep it up.
I genuinely love your videos and think you're a great film maker aside form the plumbing stuff. There is something cool about the candid moments you capture with the customers that feels like slice-of-life art.
I learned something new again from Steve's videos.. Awesome job.
Steve I swear you make the most complicated jobs look easy there's definitely a lot of wisdom in that head of yours great job your teaching us young guys that could use all the help we can get👌🏼
It's like studying a plumbing job while listening to "The Sopranos" in the background.
So authentic he's managed to replicate James Gandolfini's heavy breathing.
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I came for the plumbing, but stayed for the conversation.
lol
The homeowner talking is the best part! 😂
Kregg Solto
me too...LOL
Kregg Soltow not really Greg you see I am a Viking Anna Nicole Smith
Steve, you're worth your weight in gold. Great repair job!!
cant believe i have only just found your channel , great videos
Great how to. Just what I needed to know. Just wish it was as easy as you make it look. Thanks
They really built these old houses! My tub has the faucets and shower head on the side of the tub with easy access from the closet. This was a bear of a job with that wall you had to deal with. Nice work.
bg147 i got her done
Never realized how dirty peoples houses are until i started watching you.
😆 😅 😂 🤣😆 😅 😂 🤣😆 😅 😂 🤣😆 😅 😂 🤣
This is the best video on youtube !!!!! I can't get enough of it ,,,so entertaining...so candid...so natural...and its pure New England vibes !!!!!
+Pete Mago thanks for the support
Oh man thank you!!! I have this same issue and no plumber will fix it without doing a mistake plate so I’ve been working on it myself. F-ing nightmare. Thanks for the info
love your videos I'm an installs rough, some a/c not much finish and a lot of commercial guy but theres just so much service and experience can't be taught u have that clearly i think its using your brain but love your vids man thanks
+100% percent thanks for watching
I've been binge watching your videos!
Nice job Steven! You make it look easy!
it is easy
Really interesting...excellent job, Steve. Colorful customer!
Thank you for your video sir! I want to do this to my bath, and your video will be a great help.
I like the way it turned out. Very professional and clean looking.
You have a great job. I would love to do what you do for a living.
I like your videos. That's why I subscribed to your channel.
Nice work on old tile with lathe. Master plumber. I am dying at the Sopranos reference below. I would be entertained.
Great video steven
really enjoy learning from your Videos. Keep them coming
thanks for watching
i love those old bathrooms for some reason
All these folks in the comments talking bout they'd knock out the homeowner or tell him to go away cuz he's talking so much. 🙄
You're gonna talk yourself out of business.😂 Better learn some good customer service like Steve.
I got used to installing deltas I’ve done a lot of kholers too I like how those symmons look I hardly run across those. It’s like the homeowner would pay you just to talk to you
I replace 2-3 tub/shower valves a month....and have never put channel locks on a brand new chrome filler/spout. Come On Man!
Strap wrench man
It’s always very funny 😁 when a DYI dude try to correct someone that is been in the trade for 30 years
Instead of saying thanks for sharing his knowledge for free
There is so many ways of using Chanel locks that you don’t learn with out experience
He did all that work straight out of the truck
You probably also had run the hardware store 10 times to get your push fittings 🤣
Also there is teeth less Chanel locks
Thanks Steve for sharing your knowledge with these unthankful. People
@@mikhaielj....... My comment was addressed to Steve, not you mikhaielj
...just giving him a hard time...(joke)
Maybe you didn't read my comment...."2-3 a month" and I'm not even a service plumber. I just do it for my client's friends and such. Hand me a set of plans and I'll plumb that Mansion from the ground up by myself. 40 yrs in the plumbers union...2 fully vested retirements.
It's always funny 😁 when someone thinks they know me...don't pretend you do....and Steve could have just replaced the stem/cartridges/handles. But maybe the home owner wanted a more modern single handle valve. His locks had teeth...and that's fine...just don't teach it. Stay in your lane mikhaielj
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I apologize
@@mikhaielj Thx, accepted
I feel for you. I could not stand someone talking to me about all their issues. Nice job on the faucet.
i kinda just tuned him out and did my job
I was waiting for “every oowaa you stand dar bulkshittin wit me is noindy Faiiive doooollas guy”
You are a true plumber sir I done something for the last 20 year good job
It's like there is nothing you can't do...Great job.
Thank you for this video. It's exactly what my plumber needs to do. I like the plate cover you used much better than what my plumber wanted to use, because this one is a better match for my contemporary decor, yet it is neutral enough for any style. Also, this one is easier to cut because it doesn't have curves. Where can I get that cover plate?
great work. Love the video! 👍🏻
Conversation was golden 👌
In Canada Symmons shower control are very expensive. I used Moen shower control. Moen are also easy to repair and less parts.
Patrick from Neighbourhood Plumbing in Toronto Canada
Great video!! Just come across your videos (This is your 2nd videos I have watched). Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.. . Thumbs up and subscribed..immediately!!
Haha!!!! I love the sailors talk of that guy (customer)!
I did the same thing :D "eh, fuck it" and there goes angle grinder :D 3:13 Good work Steve! I'm 16 and I just finished my work at my friend's house, I put in wall hung boiler, changed the old toilet (what a mess it was) and cleared the drain with the snake. I also redid the whole water supply system with new plastic pipes, I'm surprised that I was able to finish everything with only one leak after everything was done, I fixed the leak and my job after 5 hours was complete! I wish that in the future I will be as good plumber as you are! Keep up with good work!
+Vytautas Poška sounds like your off to a good start
The parts design to block each, the cold water side one, the hot water side two, depending on the side you choose to turn on. Maybe when you open both faucets, both sides are unblock at the same time to bring down the warm water for the bath water. The shower switch located above the bath water knob turns the water into shower water which comes down from the shower head.
very good job steven i like....
The NYC/Boston style accented cussing & commenting is HILARIOUS!!!
jsbenami i am glad you enjoyed it lol
Thanks for sharing this stuff boss. It's helping allot. I'm watching your toilet flang vid. I'm doin' all this stuff tearing out my 40's bathroom. HAHA smoke alarm.
That ain’t no nyc accent
Best channel on RUclips 👍
great customer relations, should be a beer commercial. Looks like your repair may work though
Jason Sanitz yes it worked fine
nice work, I like the mistake plate.
Your a nice guy. I would have told that guy to kick rocks I’m working. Guess you been doing it long enough to multi task
Nice video Steven! No plumber's putty or caulk behind the renovation plate? Sure hope that large hole in the wall behind the plate doesn't collect too much water!
Idk about those repair/smitty plates but some of the shower face plates come wth a soft sealant ring on the back just inside the lip.. You cant see it but it stops the water so you don't have to use a sealant
I wondered how far down into the comments would I c this question. It doesn't look like it's waterproof
I use the handle of a hammer to tighten or loosen the tub faucet. Or the handle of a socket wrench in a pinch. Im surprised no gasket was used for the plate. My favorite part was when your torch was on and I could no longer hear that homeowner. haha
+stevealaska73 I was thinking the same: no gasket ??? That's recipe for mold growth behind that plate and inside...
I need to have this done I guess. I've hit the old system and every couple years I have to have thecwashers replaced because the faucet will start dropping. And they charge me a lot just to replace the washers ! I use a root rooter type place to do that. If I get an updated system will it be washer less? And should i call a regular plumbing company or just have the rooter place do it ?
Awesome job Steve. I like those symmons . They are not very popular here in Atlanta I don't know why.
symmons is a good valve i work on a like of them
thanks for replying. needed help. i did put on grease before installing but it was grease i use when working on cars.
scooter12368 you have to use plumbers grease lol
Love the work and love the conversation....
LMFAO !! Good video, Steve. That homeowner sure needed someone to talk to. LMFAO Good plumbing tip though.
yes guy was funny
18:04 "I loved her to pieces. hahahahhahaha!"
I love the east coast accents! LOL! Brings me home! Thanks for the vid! Learned a lot.
Awesome video! I laughed so hard when you said loved her to pieces and throw her in the wood chipper! Great video Steven I have NEVER seen that done before and wow you work so fast!!!
thanks jim
Lots of videos of guys doing plumbing and then there are videos like this of Plumbers doing Plumbing. Great Job.
Another nice video Steve!!! From one HVACR tech of 45 years to another,,, be safe, take good care of that chihuahua!!! They're smarter than us!!! I have ~5 Chichi's~ lol!!! My life is so much happier thanks to my ~Fabulous Five~! Chow Steve!!!!! Sal 🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈.
I noticed no gasket; but boy, thanks. That gave me the pointers to what I have to do in my master bathroom....
+Allbbrz good luck with it
Good work Steve!!!
thanks larry you like plumbing work ??
steven lavimoniere No I don't like plumbing work, but I find it a fascinating trade and a trade that will never go away!! Keep up the great work Steve!
@@TheWolfePit Ohmg never thought I would see you here
I love hearing a couple of NY, NJ, PA Italians dialogue. You'll hear the word "fuck" 1000 times in one sentence😂😂
Hello, I need hep!! lol... Question: How do I remove a Glacier Bay single handle valve and reinstall a new valve (Hoping my wife chooses a Moen) in an Acrylic shower with only front access and only 2" from center of copper pipe (hot & cold- Shower spout & tub supply) and of course i need to add the extra cover plate as the hole i had to make to remove the "GB" valve was pretty wide and now i'm worried that the cover late back supports wont hold the cover plate in place once i get that far. I just don't have much room to do anything and need some advice. Thanks so much for your he
GREAT JOB STEVE
Great video keep them up Steve
i will be bringing more videos for sure thanks for watching harry
Does the tub spout (without the diverter level), turn completely turn off when the shower is fully activated?
You are the expert. Thank you for your video.very interesting.
Goodness the original tile job is horrible. I get sad that someone installed tile like that. Great job Steve ...that ust of been one old home with all that plaster.
I didn't see how you changed out the mixing valve from the old two valve system. Did you just bypass that part of the job? That's the most important part of the whole project.
Freakin' Fantasic Steve! I do have a question though... How tight did you screw that spout in? I have the same problem right now and I am afraid of cracking the tile or ruining something on the inside. Thoughts?
just observing but do you not put silicone around the plate so the water doesnt seep behind it and go behind the wall
Angle grinder?? A reciprocating saw with semi circular tile cutting / grout rake blade, cut along the grout lines & remove the tile, much easier & far less messy, tiles can be replaced easily afterwards. Also, cut into the plaster for easy removal. But nicely finished job.
I wonder if plumber training involves having to work while making small talk with talkative homeowners. LOL, even with the torch blasting the guy's still yapping.
With the wall being so thick, how did you correctly set the depth of the shower valve?
Those mistake plates are the greatest invention since pipe wrenches and Baby The Dogs
That was badass Steve...
Homeowner .ahhhh...
Better go to work...😀😀😀😀🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Artist at work!
I was looking for a video for how to use a mistake plate to cover the hole you make in ceramic tile when you replace the old shower fixture but you had access via the rear. The thing in back of my shower is a shower! You probably couldn't have done all of this without access from behind right?
I hope you still read comments, what’s this type of valve and piping called? I keeping hearing “delta” and thinking “shitty” lol but is there no way to keep it 2 handles and not do the plate?
Nice job Steven, I used to use Simmons but switched to Delta for several reasons. Most of all service issues and costly parts. I can fix a leaking Delta and be out the door with a Simmons I've seen all shorts of nightmares!!!!!!
simmons are very popular up my way ,,the old delta the 3 small tubs tent to twist off when removing some times if not removed properly
steven lavimoniere I also live in massachusetts, and I work on Simmons valves ten fold and I have many customers with Deltas and hardly ever need to service them. And it is very inexpensive to replace springs & washers on them. Opposed to a $45 spindle on Simmons , I know you can replace the washers on Simmons but it's a pain. I've had more than a few problems with Simmons where I couldn't explain why I could not fix a no hot water problem new ta-10, new seats, hot water in but no hot water out, as well as hard to service seats if not impossible on an old valve. My older customers really like the easy to shut off of a Delta! Grab one one day and see if you like them they are pretty inexpensive as well. Love you videos Keep them coming!
tom plumb i have been meaning to do a video on simmons tub/shower valves there are a few tricks i have found that work for me
Absolute RUclips gem. Amazing video. Shortcut for repeat visitors.... 15:55
Grinders are such wonderful tools
Dunn Plumbing llc i agree love the grinder
I want to know how you got the last few turns on that spout
That's a family of story tellers 😂
Best part was “she was probably giving him a hard time” that’s when you knew it was going to get good.
what kind of cicrular blade were you using?
Why you do not use any sealant under the plate?
This fellow should hv been in Hollywood.
Why make that huge hole when you had the back opened anyway? The screws for the smitty plate would've went through the existing holes then all you had to do is make a smaller hole for the new valve. Just sayiing
agree 100% was no need for that hole
Looks ugly to me
Yup, and always check far side of wall for anyelectrical,, ,
Or go back with another 2 handle since they outperform single handle valves anyways....
@@bigglilwayne7050 not Mass plumbing code.
Caught you with your hat backwards in the reflection of that Smitty Plate! Not a bad look for you LOL. Good work.
thanks tim for watching
good job Steve. you can purchase a moen tub and shower valve ( posi-temp) with retrofit plate instead of regular round plate. I wish you would answer some of the comments from plumbers wanna be.
cool vid dude, thank you… most helpful 👍
I did it myself recently and it was as easy as unscrew the existing screw in the new without cutting tiles ... what system is that ?
Great job Steve. Very professional and detail video. Learned and understood so many innovative and basic points. I actually came for a seized bathroom spindle (handle turned to fully open) that slips on even the nearest tube spanner. Any good suggestion?
+Wing To Lau yea call a plumber thats good advice
Is it American Standard green tea model? I have the same trouble, and it's a piece of crap! I went with it because I love the green tea on my bathroom sink (spout pulls out so you can rinse out wash basin or your mouth), but the two handle trim controls slip because only a tiny set screw grips the shaft. What a horrible design! A genius designed the sink model, but his idiot cousin designed the tub shower trim.
I dont agree that this was a very professional video... All the talk about women and colorful commentary was not professional at all
Really interesting video, great job..The home owner was so funny.Thanks for sharing Steve.
he was swearing alot
What’s the name on that plate assembled if I had to source one for a refit
Wow three inch thick wall. I love her to pieces. Throw her in the wood chopper. Hilarious. Love the plumbing videos Steve. Can't wait for the next. Thanks Jeff
i will try to bring more plumbing videos thanks for watching jeff
What are you using for a torch there?
“Yea shot’em thru the bathroom door” as your working… in a bathroom 😂
great video steve been watching your stuff. I wanna get a dog and get on the road doing some plumbin
Did you silicone the plate?
15:12 - not only do you need a bunch of speciality tools, you need the fittings collection also!
Great job...how much do you charge for a job like this...