I just repaired a soldered Brass Craft multi turn valve. I bought one just like it and kept the old body on and used the stem, nut and handle from the new one. Didn’t feel comfortable doing what you did but it worked out! The old one is 1974 vintage.
If you can find the same type of valve, your method is perfect. I have tried that with outdoor water valves but don't seem to have much luck so just got use to soldering on a new one. Compression valves are great as well. Thanks. Stevo
I see two other options to soldering the shutoff valve. 1. Solder a MIP fitting that takes a FIP shufoff valve. That way, in the future, just unscrew the old valve, and screw in the new one. 2. Use a Shark Bite shutoff valve. I have installed two of these and the ease of installation is worth the little extra cost.
I have used the valves with a compression fitting and that is nice as well. I do like your MIP idea for future options. Not quite convinced on the Shark Bite's yet. Thanks. Stevo
How's she goin'? Nice job on the repair!!! I think the key to any soldering job is preparation. You did a great job with the emery cloth getting the pipe nice and clean and ready to quickly accept the solder. The result, as you show, no leaks!! And that's always a good thing. Thanks for sharing and take care!!
Thanks. You are more talented than I am. I tried to do this once and I couldn't get the solder to melt into the new valve. When I finally did, the plastic gasket in the fitting had melted. I went to a compression one. Even I can't screw that up....usually. One thing I learned about compression, is if it has a copper ring on it from the prior compression fitting, reuse it. There's no easy way to remove it without an expensive tool and there's really no reason. Tomorrow, I have to do this on two soldered toilet pipes. I might try a Brass Craft Push Connect. I've not tried those and it looks really...uh...easy. I hate plumbing. Nothing is easy.
Yes on a compression fitting you have to replace the ferrule. If your solder is not flowing, it usually means the surfaces are dirty of there is not enough flux. I would get some copper pipe and some fittings and practice a bit. Once you got it, you won't go back. Push connectors are nice if you have enough pipe. Thanks. Stevo
Glad you tuned in. It is one of those skills that every DIYer should have. There are a lot of connectors that do not need to be soldered but it is my preferred method. Thanks. Stevo
I find compression fittings damage the pipe making it difficult for replacement. I have used them and they are great. Just prefer soldering. Thanks. Stevo
Thanks! This is what I need to do, however my copper pipe also has an outer sleeve? How do I remove it or otherwise the new 1/2 valve won't fit? Also, could you kindly list all your supplies used for the job? I know it's in the video but I'm a newbie,,, thanks!!
Glad to see people tackling a solder job. If you have a sleeve on your pipe it my be a from a compression fitting and you can cut it of with some side cutters or file it off. If your copper pipe is long enough, just cut the pipe. Then you just need some sandpaper, solder, flux paste, and a torch. Have fun. Stevo
If you do get a pin hole, always try and reheat to see if it seals. If your solder flows on both sides of the pipe, you won't get a pin hole. You can practice with a scrap piece of pipe and a coupling first. Thanks. Stevo
The only reason I like the solder is that it looks a bit cleaner. The compression fittings work great but if you have to replace the ferrules down the road it can damage the pipe and you have to cut a bit off. If I have plenty of pipe, I would not hesitate to use a compression fitting. Thanks Stevo
I figure the closer to the wall, the harder it is to solder. I did consider cutting it then using a compression fitting. Valves don't last forever so if you do keep cutting, the pipe gets pretty short. Thanks. Stevo
You must get both pieces of metal hot enough to get them to adhere to the solder/flux. It's hot enough if you push the solder against the metal & it melts the solder.
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I just repaired a soldered Brass Craft multi turn valve. I bought one just like it and kept the old body on and used the stem, nut and handle from the new one. Didn’t feel comfortable doing what you did but it worked out! The old one is 1974 vintage.
If you can find the same type of valve, your method is perfect. I have tried that with outdoor water valves but don't seem to have much luck so just got use to soldering on a new one. Compression valves are great as well. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 I don’t trust myself with soldering but probably could do it.
Thanks very much Stevo. I have to do both my bathrooms and you give me confidence I can do this.
Once you do it you realize it was not too bad. It is kind of fun. Good luck. Stevo
I see two other options to soldering the shutoff valve.
1. Solder a MIP fitting that takes a FIP shufoff valve. That way, in the future, just unscrew the old valve, and screw in the new one.
2. Use a Shark Bite shutoff valve. I have installed two of these and the ease of installation is worth the little extra cost.
I have used the valves with a compression fitting and that is nice as well. I do like your MIP idea for future options. Not quite convinced on the Shark Bite's yet. Thanks. Stevo
Thanks for the video! Will need to replace my valves soon!
It sounds like you are proactive. Most wait till they start leaking before they change them. Thanks. Stevo
How's she goin'? Nice job on the repair!!! I think the key to any soldering job is preparation. You did a great job with the emery cloth getting the pipe nice and clean and ready to quickly accept the solder. The result, as you show, no leaks!! And that's always a good thing. Thanks for sharing and take care!!
I was under some pressure, it was after 10 in the evening. It worked out good. Thanks
Thanks. You are more talented than I am. I tried to do this once and I couldn't get the solder to melt into the new valve. When I finally did, the plastic gasket in the fitting had melted. I went to a compression one. Even I can't screw that up....usually. One thing I learned about compression, is if it has a copper ring on it from the prior compression fitting, reuse it. There's no easy way to remove it without an expensive tool and there's really no reason. Tomorrow, I have to do this on two soldered toilet pipes. I might try a Brass Craft Push Connect. I've not tried those and it looks really...uh...easy. I hate plumbing. Nothing is easy.
Yes on a compression fitting you have to replace the ferrule. If your solder is not flowing, it usually means the surfaces are dirty of there is not enough flux. I would get some copper pipe and some fittings and practice a bit. Once you got it, you won't go back. Push connectors are nice if you have enough pipe. Thanks. Stevo
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Thank you great video
Glad you tuned in. It is one of those skills that every DIYer should have. There are a lot of connectors that do not need to be soldered but it is my preferred method. Thanks. Stevo
How come u did mot add a compression nut instead of soldering a?
I find compression fittings damage the pipe making it difficult for replacement. I have used them and they are great. Just prefer soldering. Thanks. Stevo
Thanks! This is what I need to do, however my copper pipe also has an outer sleeve? How do I remove it or otherwise the new 1/2 valve won't fit? Also, could you kindly list all your supplies used for the job? I know it's in the video but I'm a newbie,,, thanks!!
Glad to see people tackling a solder job. If you have a sleeve on your pipe it my be a from a compression fitting and you can cut it of with some side cutters or file it off. If your copper pipe is long enough, just cut the pipe. Then you just need some sandpaper, solder, flux paste, and a torch. Have fun. Stevo
If I get a pin hole leak in my solder should I flux and reheat or start all over?
If you do get a pin hole, always try and reheat to see if it seals. If your solder flows on both sides of the pipe, you won't get a pin hole. You can practice with a scrap piece of pipe and a coupling first. Thanks. Stevo
Good video
Lots of products out there that require no soldering but I still prefer this method. Thanks. Stevo
nice job sir
Is there any benefit to soldering versus using a compression fitting on the pipe?
The only reason I like the solder is that it looks a bit cleaner. The compression fittings work great but if you have to replace the ferrules down the road it can damage the pipe and you have to cut a bit off. If I have plenty of pipe, I would not hesitate to use a compression fitting. Thanks Stevo
Nice job
Thanks muchly. Stevo J
Why didn’t you just cut the shutoff off? It looked like you had plenty of pipe to work with.
I figure the closer to the wall, the harder it is to solder. I did consider cutting it then using a compression fitting. Valves don't last forever so if you do keep cutting, the pipe gets pretty short. Thanks. Stevo
You must get both pieces of metal hot enough to get them to adhere to the solder/flux. It's hot enough if you push the solder against the metal & it melts the solder.
@@stevoj8959Hey Steve you told him right! RIGHT ON MAN!
Thanks for the comment. Stevo@@frederickneal4781
I solder a threaded fitting so I never have to do that again
That is a good idea. Do it once and then you can change the valve whenever. Thanks Stevo
Thank you great video