SHUT-OFF valve installs on a LIVE WATER PIPE - Aladdin EasyFit Isolator
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2023
- They said this was impossible - Can be installed on a FULLY PRESSURIZED water line in less than 10 minutes, STOPPING the flow of water instantly! No soldering, no crimping, no special tools needed! Stop the flow of water when you main water valve is stuck or has failed or doesn't exist. This is truly unbelievable! Be sure to watch the end where I take one apart so you can see the magic behind this marvel.
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I think aliens brought us the technology for this valve! I am blown away by how this works! amzn.to/3YmkHcp - UPDATE Video: ruclips.net/video/rj6zKo_d49g/видео.html
Pfft ! you kidding? Two plumbers are cheaper than a plumber!
wow thats cheap, you had geared me up for mega bucks with that statement, So was preparing for massive price when I clicked on your link.
he's your friend huh?@@RichieWellock
Cheaper than a plumber? With SharkBite fittings, everyone's a plumber!!
A plumber show’s up at your house and installs one of these valves. Charges you 275.00 to 300.00 because he has to make a profit. Then his labor on top of that. Most people including yourself would just freak out. Here you are in 500.00 dollars and the real problem isn’t even looked at yet. The plumber has just got the water turned off. Now he has to fix the problem!
Awesome product, albeit very pricey. But I really appreciate that you are so concise in your narrative. So many You tubers spend 5 minutes telling us why they made the video. Your whole vid was less than 5 minutes and gave us all the information we need. Thank you!
At this price point, just buy a pipe freezer. Costs less than 4 of those valves.
You weren't kidding $450 for one. I could just pay a plumber to replace it and it would be cheaper.
This New Valve is Just what the DR. ordered,, Yes not cheap, but wow what a life saver, if you need it !!! The price should come down in time I hope !!!
This blew me away. Amazing product. Then I heard the price. Yikes! I guess it's more of an emergency use product to avoid huge jobs and unique problems. I was hoping it would be more like $40.
Yeah same here. Guess I'll just stick to my sharkbite ball valve for emergencies
You are going to pay more than that for a plumber...
Yeah but there reference point for most people here is DIY. Call for help, hahaha. Just kidding. Personally, I'm happy my water is easy to shut off to do whatever I want to do. @@Failure_Is_An_Option
I agree the price is ridiculously high. If it were about 60% less it would be perfect for a lot of jobs, but I'm not buying one at this price just to keep it on a shelf for a just-in-case scenario.
These are only £50 / $65 here in the UK
A long gone old 4th generation prairie farmer had a saying for this..
"You're paying for what it DOES, you're not paying for what it is."
NOTE: your pipes have to be completely dent free where the seals go. Just a tip 👍🏻
Thats something he mentioned
Do you really have dents in your copper pipes???
You do know that water rushing past a dent in your pipes will sooner or later wear a hole through copper pipes ???
@@bigmacdaddy1234 seriously?
@@bigmacdaddy1234should see my house I'm in the process of replacement soon with PEX because it's was such a shit show of a job in this old house I'm scared to leave it as is for much longer lol
@@ltsgarage7898 That's obviously untrue given that this doesn't happen with crimp seal pipe fittings.
Even if the products you highlight may never be used by me, it is always so interesting to see the new technology you are always willing to test and show. That shutoff is certainly very cool.
Actually shark-bite is the new technology and it renders this valve useless for it's price.
@@bumbarabun I did not know shark bite has a product that can be installed on a live pipe.
Indeed that is very expensive, but for what it is/does, it is pretty amazing!
100% agree, I am pleased that you get everything in the kit, and should have mentioned its all stainless steel and brass too. If it was $99 they would sell a million a week, who knows maybe once it gets going the price will come down.
Not as expensive as calling a plumber
@@BaconJD420but vastly more expensive than pushing on a SharkBite.
Cheaper than a plumber in the middle of the night on a holiday. 🤷🏻♂️
Agreed it's cheaper than calling a plumber, but it's also way too expensive to have laying around as a just in case. It falls into the diy category where you need a shut off valve but don't have the skill/tools to install one the normal way, and don't want to call a plumber. It's a neat niche product.
Having worked in building maintenance, chillers and hydronic systems for decades, it's hard to imagine a situation where I would be forced to use such a expensive valve.
Having paid plumbers hundreds of dollars to do very little, this expensive valve is really cheap.
$250 is still cheaper than a plumber
This is a smaller version of how they do taps for street hook ups. Thank you for answering the question were does the copper go.
Yea where does the copper knock out go !!!! Ditto !!!
Holy chrome this is good stuff. Can't count how many times I've had to do work on pressurized water systems because the main valve was missing, inaccessible or just failed. I'd love to test this to its fail limits.
All iv'e got to say is HELL YEAH,
I have no experience with plumbing, nor interest, yet it feels like a very reasonable thing to be doing with my time here on earth, watching a valve video. Welcome to the future boys we're living it up
Because you mentioned the price in the video instead of just saying it's "competitively-priced" and "extremely cost-effective!" I'm still filing this away in the event I happen to need it. Listening to a half-hour pitch only to Google the product and find out the price is totally insane is one thing, but this was a very concise and well-made video which was honest about pricing being a liiiiiittle high for the average consumer. But the engineering is genius and I greatly respect the presentation.
Now it's $300 for the half-inch version.
That's not bad if you need to make an emergency repair on a live branch without any downtime. Perhaps changing a prv or something in a high rise. Scheduling a shutdown in a week to replace a hot water tank would suck
Amazing! I could have used a few of these over past couple years, where I’ve had to install shut off valves for areas with no access. Literally they must have put the valves in first and then built the tub etc around it. Thanks for this and im buying a set of these today!
In which case turn the water off from the meter
A set? In an emergency, I'd be shutting off the water at the source, or where I've got valves in series in place. Plus I've got emergency set ups for leaks/broken pipes. Not waiting for the flood before I start building lifeboats. Best wishes & Best of luck.
And to think I used to do hot taps on 3" copper lines ,than had to weld them in place !!! Back in the 70s that was a big break through !!!
I've used two of these in our farmhouse. I didn't know at the time that the max pressure for install is 3 bar, but I found out afterwards that we're getting 6 bar into our farm!! Credit to Aladin for such an easy to use, and well made product.
16 bar for uk 22m version
3 bar dynamic pressure v.s. 16 bar static. To me it looks like it's more a question of the pressure differential over the valve while installing it. So turn off the water flow while installing. If you already have a water leak it's too late.
I'm always looking to learn something new. Can you please explain 3 bar 6 bar' me, thank you.
@@sparky6913 a bar is equivalent to 15psi approximately....
*Aladdin
Awesome, didn't know this thing existed until now. Very nice option for the examples you gave. Thanks!!
I'm a plumber in Australia 🇦🇺 and never seen these awesome value, I could of used this 3 weeks ago. Going to order some now thanks
Very sweet solution. Almost sold me but that white plastic cap and the price is what makes me pass. I can imagine the plastic cracking over time, especially if used outdoors.
The cap is made of Nylon, ok, still plastic but really tough.
Fitted a 22mm one. My drill died trying to fit it.
Yeppp me too Plastic is a NO NO !!! About 2 years out in the weather C R A C K !!! Than try to get your $ back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Video was done right. I like the way you explained that it's just good to know in the back of your head that this exists and probably only good for when you're in a bad or unusual jam.
Yeah, this is great. Probably not daily use but definitely worth knowing that it exists for the *one* time it will be necessary and perfect.
I’ve been plumbing for over 50 years. I’ve never come across a strange unusual situation.
That I can’t fix in a normal way. Solder or crimp on. Which I don’t care for the crimp on either. Rubber o rings fail sooner or later..
@@ltsgarage7898 I can think of one. The main shut off valve for my house at the curb is bad, frozen and damaged. I could use this to put behind the main inside the house before the meter. The valve at the meter is about 75 years old and it scares me every time it has to be turned off and on.
@@joeshmoe7789 that’s called “deferred maintenance”
When you are having no problems is when you get a new valve installed under your house. I’m figuring that you live back east somewhere . I’m in California and I replaced main shutoffs all the time.
Fix or replace it before you need it in an emergency.
@@ltsgarage7898 It's 42" deep near 50-60 year old maple tree with large, thick roots. But I was only giving an example of a use or situation for valve fix.
ive been aplumber dor over 45 years and can honestly say that this is fantastic
This is a very effective and rapid problem solver for sure, but in a non-emergency situation , it might be more cost-effective to purchase a water meter key wrench and then install your own conventional shut-off valve.
I like the fact there are amazing people that think of these solutions and bring them to the public.
I will definitely keep this shut-off valve in mind for future projects.
Yeah but amazing price isn't worth it.
@@foesseauau4178 Hmmm, let's see, $250 for that 1/2" ball valve or a plumber for about about $45/hr. Materials and plumber's crack included.
@@gumby3057 $250 is crazy when these are $60 in the UK (It is a UK manufacturer)
@@gumby3057 Or buying a ball valve, a cheap twist copper pipe cutter, and shutting your water main off for... lets see, around $50?
Unless where you live literally doesn't have a water shutoff anywhere for where you want the valve? This really is terrible value.
This valve really is made for someone who really has no other option.
That's wicked clever. Used something similar to hook into water mains for new construction when I worked as an excavator(a long time ago in my case, so there may be newer tech for that too). Seems like something to keep handy in older houses where they were stingy on valves, or the main shutoff doesn't quite close all the way (don't ask how I know this, haha).
At $250 per valve, this is hardly something you just "keep handy"
older houses may have galvanized pipe though, not sure if this will work.
@@abc123fhdi Unfortunately, the valve only works on Copper Tubing (K, L, or M) and PEX. It does not work on galvanized pipe.
It almost looks like a pressure reducing valve. This is absolutely awesome!
Still way cheaper than calling a plumber! Excellent product 👍🏻
I'm confident I can get a plumber to install a shut-off valve for plenty less than $250 (Idaho). If you're in CA, might be a different story.
Copel valve assembly they work great when installed right😊
If the water couldn’t be shut off, the plumber would have to fit this before commencing work??
I can get a plumber for half the cost, maybe less. Then again I can do it myself for $6.00.
@@fartpooboxohyeah8611 absolutely right. And if you needed to turn it off urgently you may as well just turn it off at the mains valve and then fit your own flood valve. They’re about £5 a pair in the U.K.
This is incredible. I had no idea this existed. It would have been super handy when I had a frost free hydrant leaking in the middle of winter and the ball valve in the plumbing maintenance hatch broke.
for $300, finding the water main and living without water for 30 minutes would've been way handier
Great video, interesting value.
No for every day, but in certain situations very cheap at 250!
Thank you.
I've dreamed of something like this since I started plumbing, and it's finally here! Amazing.
Thanks for your comment we think it's awesome too.
Crazy man, I'm a plumber and this is the first time I have heard of this valve. I use to work in a large city but moved from it to a little village in the 90s. Very interesting.
I noticed you have a cycle stop valve setup, would love a video on it. Think it would be helpful for anyone with a pump or anyone looking to replace their pressure tank.
Totally agree. I’ve been researching the website and almost convinced I need one. If you did a video I’m sure that would solidify my decision 😁
A lot of utility companies use these kind of valves to establish new connections on pressurized lines. The craziest I’ve seen is on a natural gas install.
Mate I used to do a bit of plumbing with my father way back in the 60's and we really could have done with something like this calve way back then but there again we worked in the days of cat iron baths, downpipes, gutters, soil pipes, and compression fittings nothing like the plastic revolution of today!!
I'm from the UK and we use these on 42" water mains all the time, works a treat.
Holy Moly had no clue they made a valve that large, The dam thing has to cost 25 grand at that rate !!! The Pressure on that size pipe has to be Herendous !!!
A question and a comment:
Q: As their tool/bit drills into the pipe, what happens to the the existing copper? Are any copper bits/shavings generated? If so, what happens to them? I'd imaging some copper shavings would be generated, and if one has filters (or an irrigation system) downstream, that the shavings would clog up what ever is downstream.
C: That price though... ouch! And $250 is just for the 1/2" version. The 3/4" version is $350 and the 1" version is $450. An extra $100 for each additional 1/4" seems a bit excessive and a bit price gouging to me.
Near the end of the video, it's explained that the "drilled" copper gets pushed to the bottom section of the valve, out of the way.
@@brothermine2292 yea, but are any shavings produced? I suspect the drilling process generates copper shavings, and (maybe?) potentially clog up a filter downstream.
@@jeffb5798 : I know nothing about it beyond what the video tells us. But aren't filters designed to be readily accessible?
@@jeffb5798 - the company’s UK website has an animation of how it works. The cutter (which resembles a hole saw) is specially engineered to shave the copper in large pieces that stay contained within the cutting cup. The cup (the hole saw) and the shavings are driven into the well where they will remain, permanently.
@@tombodette6457Not likely. Sure the cut copper goes down but the shavings will be forced down the line.
Wow… That is a great tool to have in your toolbox.. As you say it is pricey but… It could save your butt if it is needed.
Thank you for sharing with us..
You always have very interesting and informative videos..
PS… Glad you left ( can’t even bring myself to type it) and moved to NH… 😁
As always stay safe and always be kind.
Go 603
Cheers
It’s on loin o save your butt if you have prepared and have it on hand. That price is just a bit high to keep a variety available for the average homeowner.
How your vids got into my feed, I don’t known but, I’m glad. This is the second of two videos on your channel I’ve watched (the other was your Pex A vs. B warning just a moment ago). I’ll definitely be checking out your other videos!
That’s so cool no more draining or freezing of the line
That is ingenious! Yes, expensive, but like you said, if need it quickly or if there seems to be no better option, this would be great. Thanks for sharing! 👍
I agree with you. And I’m a big fan of your music.
@@AnthonyPicciano Exactly!
They sell in the UK for £55 - about $70!
It is expensive, even compared with paying a plumber. I don't know where you are, but where I live you, can do that job for less than $350. In our condo, we have a licensed plumber who charges $200 - 250 for installing a shut off valve (including the valve)
@@dw2295 The US version of the valve has been re-engineered because copper tubing is much more dense here compared to the UK versions. As a result UK valves will not work on US copper piping. As a result there is a difference in pricing between the UK and US versions. Hopefully, once this valve becomes more popular in the USA we can re-evaluate pricing.
I really like this channel. I dig stuff like this. Such a good idea.
I’m a little surprised this channel is not over 1 million subscribers…I’m gonna do my part by a like and comment on every video :)
As always, well done Sir!!
Don't call him sir he works for a living just saying
Plumber quoted $500 to install a new main shut off value for me. It's $300 on Amazon right now and I would rather pay the $500 and have it done by a professional. BUT I can see many DIY'ers using this - This was a very interesting video!! Thanks.
Funny if he ended up just installing this.
@@TruthbeforeTrustIt would be, I'll be sure to check, the plummer we use is pretty old (experienced), so I bet we would say to never use these. He won't use a sharkbite, it's still solder and a blow torch!
Question? Where does the drilling pipe garbage go? These are copper shavings from drilling the pipe???
I knew they were going to be expensive, but HOLY TOLEDO! $250.00 for the 1/2"? lol. Um... yea, ok.. sure...
On Amazon UK it's just under £98 which is approx. $126
Installed one a few months back. Saved my ass.
ingenious. I've worked in wholesale plumbing and heating supplies since '84.
probably the most ingenious valve design I've seen.
Amazing To say the least!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome, I want one or two for my water line that run outside to the Sprinklers & water faucets. THANK YOU!
great video, well explain and quick. this is a great product when there is no shut off valve accessible and the service can't be interrupted e.g. multiple units buildings, the older ones never had individual shot off valves, the water service had to be interrupted for various units. new ones now if done correctly will have their own shot off valves.
wondering if it can used on pex pipe or pvc?
My Grandmother can use that for her water system. Thanks for the recommendation.
Great video! Cool product, works great, but not sure it's feasible for that price tag. Professionals can just use a freeze kit, homeowners can buy a single use freeze kit, and due to the price tag, local supply houses are likely not going to be stocking it on the shelf for emergency repairs anyway.
Can't freeze it when you're working on a heated water loop that's treated with glycol and you can't stop the flow or turn off the boiler. Had that happen to me today so I'll be grabbing a couple. We used an entire tank of CO2 and got nowhere.
Outstanding work second to none God bless you all.
Unbelievable ... wish I had known this a week earlier! Just had a plumber install like this one. Thanks a million!
how much did the plumber charge? I am a plumber so please dont lie, I will know.
@@christking85 Hmmm... this happened in a small town in South India (Tamil Nadu). He didn't charge much. The problem is: getting a plumber is a big deal down here. They don't like small jobs. If you have a broken pipe leaking all day, good luck getting a plumber to fix. May be YOU can open a plumbing service company here and make it big just like this American guy who sells Mexican Burritos in India and has 30+ locations in India now:
ruclips.net/user/shortsb6WACFqFWV8?feature=shared
@@michaelsavarimuthu2992 lmao. sure buddy. Plumbers EVERYWHERE work for money. Strangely enough I have friends in Surat Gujarat and have been to there family's homes all around India. One think i can bet on is if a family cant afford to get a plumber to their house they wont be buying a 200 dollar part when there are many, many other options to fix the same problem.
@@michaelsavarimuthu2992 I am confused on your Original comment vs your reply. A town that cant get plumbers but can get deliveries easier? a $200 part vs a inexpensive plumber? Next time just say you think the part is good without making up a fake scenario. oh well. have fun out there in Tamil Nadu. . You know, the state that is one of the biggest in India...
@@christking85 I am a US Citizen who worked as an SAP consultant in the USA for about 14 years. I am currently in India. I can afford $200 or even $2000. You keep saying "a family can't afford to get a plumber". Read my original message again. Plumbers are hard to get for small jobs. They come and look at the project, tell us that they'll call, but they'll never answer the calls or show up. They want the big projects. Everyone works for money, including plumbers. What you fail to understand is the greed part of everyone -- we want the whole pie, not just a piece. Have you ever tried to get acab to go two blocks down?
This is really neat, but there are a few problems I see with this. That hole saw isn't necessarily going to leave a clean cut behind on that pipe which can lead to your ball becoming scored and eventually leaking by. Additionally sharp copper fragments may end up being washed downstream and end up somewhere you don't want them like inside your pressurizer. You can get a single-use freeze kit and do it right for $50. Having said that, this does definitely lower the skill threshold down to something that most DIYer's could easily do but I would be really careful about how I employed it and I would only ever see this as a temporary solution.
Yeah, but who's going to pay that price for a temporary solution?
@@Tasarran Honestly? Damage control. I could see a handyman landlord/property manager keeping one on hand to secure water to a burst pipe until they can get a proper plumber out to do it correctly. The up sides to this design are that it is reusable and it is fast. Tenant calls maintenance, maintenance throws this thing in line to secure water, property manager calls a plumber and doesn't have to pay the emergency premium. Plumber installs a code-compliant valve and returns this thing to the handyman.
@@themightydropbear However, it has very little use, because almost every household has a valve to shut off the water supply for the entire house or building, and this showcase of a hose outside the house is nice, but perhaps a showcase inside the house might be more accurate considering the circumstances under which it is intended to be used.
I have run into a shut off valve that has fused open and can't be used; in older homes it may not have been operated in decades. I have seen leaks occur before the shut off valve. This looks like a good idea, and most older homes where these problems are are more likely were made with copper pipes.
This has been used for years and approved in USA. Surely it has been tested for those issues
Interesting concept how the cup part is pushed into the housing on the bottom. Be interesting to see how long it lasts.
Many years now, in the UK
The price shut me off !
It is a fascinating way to do it without shutting the water off , that is worth a thumbs 👍 up !
Might be pricey, but its cheaper then calling a plumber to come do it. Also way faster then having the city come out to shut off water!! Excellent product, works great!!
Cool, the city here is upgrading our main water lines under the streets to a larger size and installing new hydrants, and I noticed the installation crew has been doing most of their work with the lines pressurized, I assume so they can check for leaks as they cut out a section of concrete, install the new piece of line, then pour new concrete as they work their way down and around the neighborhoods. It appears they added a lot of new valves too, but I am not sure why, but I figure it has something to do with the technique of replacing whole neighborhoods of pipe with the pressure still on.
They work with pressurized lines because turning off water mains creates more problems than it solves - e.g. buildings/homes draining & backflowing into the main
@@Justin-C I can certainly see that being a problem. These guys were reburying the pipe and pouring concrete as they were going, I just figured it was real important to confirm there were no leaks before they went through all that trouble.
Certainly good for when you can't shut off the water!
Blows your mind really check the seal has been cut out and doesn't reseal.wish you had done this when you fitted the system do the job properly and you would have
Pretty brilliant answer to a very specific problem.
Here in France you can buy this pro version (fits 15mm & 1/2 inch pipes) for about €95, a tad over $100. The ordinary version which only fits 15mm pipes costs about 77€, approx $83.
seeing prices in other countries me thinks we in the US are getting taken??
Hi, unfortunately the European version will not work on US pipes. Our pipes are harder, thicker and a slightly different size hence the difference in price.
Amazingly commenters are comparing it to regular valves or calling a Plumber. Think of it like a "Fire Extinguisher". It's cost should be compared to the damage from a leak you cant shut off? Cheaper and faster solutions exist for emergencies, but they then still require the water to be shut off for a more permanent, and expensive, repair.
Seems reusable. Probably another tool in a plumber's arsenal.
Yeah but would you have this just laying around ready for an emergency?
Would you just have a fire extinguisher just lying around for an emergency? @@kevin9c1
@@kevin9c1It would be smart to. Did you the clip of that guy under the sink in this video? Dude wished he had that valve. Absolute morons are everywhere.
In an emergency you can just cut the pipe and put on a sharkbite valve, they cost $20 so you can afford to have one laying around. Turn off the main, an it's a 10 minute job.
I love it. I would use this to replace a faulty water main shot off valve at the house.
Glad I have my own well, and addressed having a proper, high quality brass ball valve at the tank outlet.
Good thing you didn’t say the price at the beginning of the video because I would have stopped watching. Smart move. But it is a great product.
Nice presentation/demonstration. I'm not sure I'd use it due to the cost, and the fact that usually you can turn off the water, but it's an impressive bit of engineering. Thanks for posting.
I don’t think it’s intended for use where you can turn off the water…
I installed one of those but different brand 30 years ago at research park at University of Utah. They work great.
I was interested since I really would like to replace my gate valve shutoff with a ball valve, but the price might actually be more than what I'd have to pay a plumber in this area. I can definitely see its value for emergency applications though, especially since it can be installed on pressured lines.
It is relatively easy to install a compression ball valve downstream of the gate valve.
@@bobrobertsony9977 I guess I never really considered the idea of leaving the old one in place. I mean, I don't _know_ that it would have any problems closing all the way, but it might be worth it just to make sure considering its locations... right beside the switch box.
Awesome thanks 🙏
i've seen them doing stuff like this on large water mains, etc. - hopefully it conveys well to smaller applications
As a corporate "fix it" for an entire warehouse, this is pure gold in time saving. Keeping in mind its not my money so time is far more valuable than money. I would much rather save time and move on to other tasks
Thanks for your comment.
That's a very neat product. I moved from a high rise condo community that didn't have water shutoff valves in each unit. The association had a fee and required at least a 10-day notice for the maintenance team to shut off water for the tier of units. They did emergency shutoffs too, but the fee was even higher. I would expect installing an Isolator Valve to require board approval though, but it would make life easier for owners/residents and staff.
Why wouldn't they just spend a weekend or two and install water shutoff valves in each unit? Seems like a nobrainer.
@@spoofer20because then they can't collect fees whenever emergency leaks occur
Just when I was ready to order a couple of these you mentioned it's cost!
😅😂 I'll just call a plumber. Pretty sure I can get two valves installed for less than $500.00. 🎉
Very informative and well presented, many thanks. But I will wait for the inevitable knock-off version.
This instantly reminded me of a gas main self tapping tee. Except it it creates a shutoff, not a branch line. Unfortunately, these are ~$250 each for 1/2" pipe. So it's still way less expensive to shut off the entire house and add a missing shutoff valve somewhere in the system. In some critical cases though, this could be a god send!
Howdy Howdy. What a great idea 💡 😊
Great option, I just rented a pipe freezer for $100 dollars to add a shut off onto a water heater feed with stripped valve.
I wish I would’ve known about this sooner, I installed a 1/2 inch water valve on copper line the old way, this would have been a time and frustration saver
You don't need this if you can stand a little water where your pipe is exposed, you can just cut the copper (in 2 places if you need more play) , then put on a compression valve (open) with the water flowing (and then a coupling to restore service as needed). This is how we'd do it live as part of the municipal water department. This reminds me of a mini version of a tap on a ductile iron main.
Similar process on a larger scale for tapping and plugging for high pressure natural gas systems. Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing.
We hired a guy to do a live tap in a either 8-12 inch water line for a hospital (can't remember the exact size) and the drilling set up took two people to help hold up (me and him). It was pretty badass to see done and they definitely make a lot of money for these type of jobs. He only had to tap into two lines. He also said that the drill he had was given to him from his granddad who I guess he learned from. Just wish he had brought a helper with him that day.
They're worth every penny if you can afford one mate!
That's great to hear, before I made the video and I see great reviews for the original UK versions that have now been around for a decade. I am excited to see them here.
Wow. I could use two of these. I have two spots where I cannot move the pipe for a normal valve install and kept wondering what I could do. Now at least I know of one solution.
I used these in a condo where multiple units shared a common shutoff (and didn't want to shutoff).. Works well, but you have to make sure to get the slug otherwise it may end up clogging something downline. Also copper shavings can end up downline as well.
That valve is incredible! So many times that would have saved me a lot of hassles
You can just wonder how you figured out that once you put it on you can no longer adjust it. We seriously need a bloopers & cut scene editions 😂.
Thankfully I set up shut-off valves to off sections of my house very useful to be able to do so you may have to add a bit of plumbing depending on how it was laid down but being able to do so is convenient. I even have one on the pipe that connects the main water line by water company and when it comes into my property set a cut off valve to shut off the water to the whole house right when it is my water pipe. Was kind of embarrassing to the water company to be charging for water when I shut-off the water especially when they claimed it must be a leak in a pipe.
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That's a great idea. It blew me away. Never seen anything like it.
Thanks for your comment we think its awesome.
It is impressive but my concern is that its a little involved for an emergency, and a little impermanent for an upgrade.
I also worry about copper flakes in the lines.
I have watched a couple of UK plumbers do these, they seriously install them in like 2 minutes. Whats crazy is I wrote the company 9 years ago and begged them to make a US version, but I am truly happy they have a long track record now.
Why do you see this as non-permanent?
Right. Where did the copper fragments go? Imagine if that was a potable supply line.
@@bsoneill3 The coupon is trapped and sealed along with swarf in the lower housing.
Seems a good way to send a bunch of copper particles downstream. I could see using this only in the most dire of emergencies. Like a train, a bunch of techs how to use it and give them each a sad like TV installers and such.
Thanks for your comment, due to the valve’s unique design the pipe coupon and swarf is captured in the lower housing in the special chamber at its rear.
Thank you so much OG
Very impressive. Going to keep one of each size around for those emergency situations.
That's like $1000, you could just turn the water off at the meter/pump in less time than it takes to install this shit and splice a new valve on.
My first thought was, it's gonna be expensive. $200??? Holy crap, for the price, if you don't want to learn how to solder, just get a sharkbite fitting. Or just call a plumber! I do all of my plumbing work myself and soldering is not hard to learn. I usually don't recommend press fit (I noticed some of your pipes were installed that way) because the tools needed are so incredibly expensive and I feel that if you have the $3K it costs just to buy the tool, you might as well just call a plumber anytime you need to use it and there's no way you'll ever make your money back.
It's not very practical to try to install a sharkbite shutoff valve, or solder a shutoff valve into a live water line. This valve is not designed to replace regular shutoff valves on water lines where the water supply can be turned off. It's designed to be used when you can't shut off the water supply, for whatever reason.
You just put a big grin on my face...thanks friend
OMG thanks for showing this I was looking to change my main shut off valve water line. I need this. How much are they?
I'll wait for the $10 chinese knockoffs 🙄
Be careful, I got a lot of comments on the cheap Wagos which have ended really badly. I don't mind copy cat tools, since you use them and put them away but name brand fittings, etc are a good thing. This is a really specific use valve but I am told UK plumbers keep them on the trucks for emergencies and tough installs where main valve access is impossible
That's a damn genius design.
I've shut off water at the city service many times because of frozen shutoffs that have never been closed.
Thanks
Where should this part should we install it usually?
My builder told me either in the kitchen cabinet or in the understair toilet.
What a great idea. Thank you for this informative video.
My garden hose runs on one if these that i instated 35years ago. Still works great to this day.
Wow. Another great product highlight. Amazing product at a crazy price.
what a grrrrreat option. thank you for sharing
I have used these they are great.
This sounds like the kind of solution that just creates a new problem for someone else to deal with later
Great for DIY homeowners. Nice video