How-To Solder: Installing a Valve / Basics of Soldering | DIY with Kevin
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2024
- This is a must watch for every home owner.
Most homes are built without any shutoff valves for individual plumbing appliances, like sinks, washers and toilets. Which means, when you want do a small Reno or upgrade, you need to shutoff the water for the entire house. Installing a shutoff valve is the easiest answer, but hiring a plumber can cost thousands.
In this video, DIY with Kevin gives you a detailed explainer on How-To install a shutoff valve on your pipes.
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - Getting Started
1:36 - Gather Your Tools
1:46 - Step 1 - Cut the Pipe
2:17 - Pro Tip - Using a Pipe Cutter Effectively
3:15 - Water Shutoff Procedure
3:34 - Pro Tip - Draining Water Correctly
5:25 - Step 2 - Prep the Pipe
5:56 - Step 3 - Apply the Flux
7:23 - Step 4 - Heat the Valve
9:18 - Step 5 - Add the Solder
9:37 - Quick Tip - Safeguard Against Drips
10:02 - Step 6 - Turn on the Water Main
10:45 - Quick Review
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Agreed and you pay extra because the Plumbers stay longer all a cash grab
Great Video. Very informative and helpful. Please do more tutorials. Most of them are too brief.
Looks so easy...never thought...
Don't forget to deburr the pipe
Should the valve be open during the soldering?
Good question, Dave. I'm sure there are varying opinions. I've soldered both ways with these 1/4 turn valves and not had any issues.
Thanks for the reply.I heard if there’s any rubber washers in them like the stem style in multi turn valves they can melt or distort.
Ya, that's correct. Always good to double check, but this valve doesn't have any gasket. That's why I prefer them. Not only is there no concern with soldering, but the valve doesn't have a rubber seal or O ring that'll wear down over time. They're well designed.
I prefer Dahl quarter turn valves.I bought an older home & after learning some DIY I checked all the shut off valves & they are Dahl quarter turn valves.No idea how long they have been there but when I tried to see if they were free to turn,Sure enough they are all free & smooth.The bathroom was remodeled & I had no idea they used Sharkbites under the vanity.After about 7 years the hot side was frozen.I freed it up with CLR but no problems with all the Dahl valves & they are at least 10 plus years old.I would bet they are 20-30.The wife has never had them changed & has lived there for some time.
Cheap builders. Very common.