Three Handle Tub Faucet Replaced
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Three handle tub faucets leaking are unrepairable. Time to replace them.
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Turned 28 and am currently in school for plumbing. Found your channel and just wanted to say thank you. For someone who made a lot of dumb mistakes and just now started fixing life you really helped me settle on plumbing and I am learning a ton just from watching you! You are the only channel that i enabled notifications on.
Benjamin in da House!nnYo.....Im so stoked for you.....reach out any time my brother.....Great trade and it will keep ya busy. Where ya from?
Albuquerque new mexico sir. I may ask you a lot of questions over time, but i have two really pressing ones. Where is a good place to look for good priced plumbing tools and what are good brands to keep an eye out for? Kind of on a tight budget at the moment, but do not want to get super cheap quick to break tools. Next semester I start the hands on stuff and they have a very large list of tools so any suggestions would be amazing.
awesome...internet for sure. you can shop the easiest. Maybe yard sales or maybe your local plumber has stuff he dont even use. I have a hand tools in my shop just waiting to find a new home or truck. Check out my one vid about apprentice tools. Hit me up anytime Benjamin
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Remember, keeping the customer happy does NOT always mean they are right. Treat their home like your own, respectful tone and attitude goes a long way.. Listen, explain, sometimes, they just want to be heard but remember you are the professional but you are human too so a stupid suggestion may not be as stupid has you first think. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES are you a target for their angry, if they start yelling or cussing, give them warnings, CALL YOUR BOSS and if they do not stop, leave. If you BOSS says stay. Stay, unless it is physically unsafe, then find a new Boss.
After dropping a nice little amount on various wrenches and pullers to remove parts of our tubs plumbing "the right way," I come across this video and my jaw dropped (in amazement) at how you got the job done with a couple of channel locks. I bow to your expertise at manhandling old pipes and your finesse in bringing everything back together so neatly.
so many of these under my belt for sure. thanks
That was an amazing job. Nearly the whole thing was knowing how to work around obstacles. I can see how an experienced plumber is important for all those "now what?" moments.
Glad you enjoyed it! So true. A real wrestling match. Thank you.
Just a 21 year old DIYer looking to upgrade her shower knobs, and stumbled across this enjoyable video! Informational, helpful, and comedic 👏
Thank you and go get er done
Mr. Chuck, I am a genuine woman ... and I thank you for showing me how to fix the 3-way shower faucet in my old 1950s Ozarks farmhouse. Bless you.
get er done gal!!
Wow. Okay, I was concerned about our current vintage shower fixtures and how we were possibly going to replace them if they were screwed up since we've been having some issues. This video gave me SO much more confidence. I am now understanding how all these things work. Thanks a lot!
Appreciate your informative and detailed video! I'm no plumber and work on auto stuff all day long, I found this job challenging and your video helped me out. Thanks!
Glad it helped! Plumb on brother.
Watch all your videos... I’ve been plumbing from 30 years and business owner... but the best part is you teaching your sons that’s what is most important 😍
That is awesome! i know you know the pain...Thanks B
I just acquired a bunch of rental properties and all six units are sitting with these old ass mixers and they all leak behind the wall and some have damaged the walls and floors. This video was very informative regarding a logical and straight forward repair for replacing this crap. Thank you Sir!
Great job Chuck! I done so many of these, just like watching and anticipating your next moves, although I have never used the Propress, always did it the old timers way with the ol torch and solder. Learned everything from my Grandfather, no youtube back when I started!
I hear ya. I have done a ton also. Its still a lot of work.
I just bought a house built in 1924 and the upstairs bathroom is leaking just like this one and I have to replace the whole valve so this is helping me a great deal thank you. I subscribed also 😃
CB1, thanks for sharing your expertise with the world. Good call on the ball valves, its always a pain in the ass when you have to shut down a place with that many units. Especially when its old and there aren't seperate mains for each apartment. Been there done that. I always use clear silicone to. seal that up but tomorrow I am installing one of those and im gonna go the putty route. Youre the man CB.
We the man.....we keeping our folks leak free......ya man!
I've never seen that alternative to soldering! Great feature when there is water present!
I have a '50s house and this job is exactly what I need to do. Love the part about putting the extra 'stops' in the pipe lines 'cause mine has no shut off valves. Now I can turn off the water - fit the 'stops'...and Momma can have her water back on while I do the job - it'll take me longer than you! Thanks - I've subscribed.
Thanks John and plumb on my friend
Sorry - have a question: What is the 4 branched manifold called? (so I will know what I'm looking for!) Thanks!
Dude your awesome listening to the sound you make while your working reminds me of my grandfather he use to make the same noises 😂🤣😂🤣 thanks for the video
plumbing can be painful....like yoga.
@@ChuckBarron You can say that again my Brother,sometimes you wish you were a contortionist,I'm serious.I once had to unclog a soil stack that was right behind an old oil tank and had I been twenty pounds heavier at the time it would have been like trying to squeeze two pounds of baloney into a one pound bag.
What you said towards the end of the video is very true,always check boxes to insure that you have all the parts in the box before you leave the store otherwise you'll have a hassle with the store clerk trying to say that you probably lost parts after you left the store.I make it a habit to always open the box of what ever it is that I'm buying before I check out at the cash register to make sure that I got all the parts whether the box has been retaped or not.
Time is so valuable.
Great tutorial. Can't wait to try out your methods on my 1950s tub shower.
Good luck! How you do?
Sure is nice to have all of those power tools. That looked almost like an impossible job but the finish looked great!!!
Thanks so much for this video! I have the same problem. I've replaced the seals and seats a couple of times now. Keeps on dripping. If you don't mind me asking, how do you get for a job like that with parts?
You're welcome! easy 4 hours of work on this one. a tough one for sure.
Chuck, awesome video! Good camera angles nice music and volumen. I know how working on old pumblimg can be a nightmare. You tackled this job anticipating any potential problems like true pros do. Subscribed!
Thanks 👍Done so many of these my friend. Plumb on daddio.
I love the way you make it look easy ! Confidence , Im glad you took the time to make it right ! Thank you for your knowledge , and the giving the know how for me and many others how to do this . This is a gift you have given to all of us .
You are so welcome. So many under my belt. trust me its no easy task. Many many years of experience..
I'm not a big fan of music playing "in the background" on DIY videos, but yours was a good pick and at a good volume! You've given me courage to tackle this job. Thanks, thanks a lot! ; o)
Awesome, thank you!
I second that I didn't even notice the music till I read your comment so it was perfect.
Watched till the end. Lot to learn in this video. Thank you Sir. I enjoyed your on the spot training.
I’m a plumber in California! Plumbing systems are a lot different here in Cali! Love your vids though! The sewer Sunday one had me cracking up
my man....thanks for tuning in.
Can't believe I watched the entire video without getting bored. Man, great friggin work. And love the music. Hit them waves in d'mornin'!
yes sir
This is the same 3-valve and spout model that I need to replace. We recently got isolation valves installed for the tub so that I could try to tackle this without having to shut off at the main again. Super weird that we have a huge access panel to the tub but absolutely nothing that justified the access beforehand! I really appreciate the realness of your documentary and commentary through this process...loved the prematurely incorrect discovery of missing parts LOL! I hope I can do this. If not, I'll reach out to our plumber again who did the isolation valves for us. Wish me luck!
Do you know the name/manufacturer of this three-valve. Currently trying to find replacement stems on mine.
@@ghjsdkfs unfortunately, I don't. We're not looking into using a cover-up plate and going with a single-valve unit. Still researching....
Is therie any way to repair the diverter valve without replacing? Water goes about 50% X 50% when turning on the shower/ half goes down the bottom spout
Its the the diverter stem and or the spout.
I have that same bathroom fixture which is leaking really bad on the hot water side. The problem is I can’t even get the escutcheon off. What tool do I need to remove it?
Gotta love that access panel!
panel was just right size...how many times have we had to cut the top of it...alot!
I love plumbing! Beautiful job!
me too.....lol and thank you
Is there a way to replace the rubber washers or seals without replacing the whole unit? Asking for a friend
The sign of an experienced professional, "you made it look easy!"
Great job!
So many of these jobs under my belt. thanks
Really enjoyed this, first time seeing the Pro Press tool.
Yes a game changer.
Is it better to open up tiles and replace or open from drywall side and replace?
"AND THERE GOES ANOTHER SATISFIED SKIN-FLINT BUILDING OWNER!!!"LOL!!!I'm sorry Chuck,I couldn't resist.LOL!!!God bless you and yours my Brother.
Thank you.
Just like you used the adjustable pliers to secure the shower arm - use both adjustable plier handles just like a crescent wrench and grip the shower head nut and tighten. No more scars on that nut!
Thanks Joe Joe
that looks identical to the style in our front bathroom(possibly the tub too).....would love to have new handles & spout - only the toilet has a name in our bathroom - universal rundle (perhaps from sears and roebuck back in the day - love the full skirted toilet much better than the new kohler ones).....awesome work -
Great job 👏👍 I have the exact same bathroom and vintage faucet my tiles are pink I also have the same problem with leaking. Whenever I turn on the shower not the spout. And it's leaking through the bottom of tub which is the living room ceiling 😭 which caused me to come across your video. All the dumb asses that I called to fix it saying they have to tear the whole thing down tub, Ceiling and all. Thing is I don't have all that amount of money right now. All I can afford right about now is a fix just like what you did so that my daughter and I can take showers smh, wish you could come do mine, I live in Philadelphia. You brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your video 🙏.
awesome! Stay vintage. you can always gut a bath. I do know MVP plumbing in philly. He a great guy and honest too. Im not sure where part your in. He may be able to help.
Great how-to video. Was there a means of fire retardant close by? My setup is about the same, but without the shutoff valves. I think I saw enough to start thinking of having a plumber do it.
That is correct...a tough one for sure. keep the water bottle close.
Thank you, Chuck, for the helpful video! Please add the list of the tools (cutter, crimper, etc.) to the description.
roger that Mikhail.
Normally I don't watch this kind of stuff, but his jobs are adventures. There is always something unexpected and frustrating that he has to tackle. And IMHO, the plumbing industry should have developed more advanced connectors and tools by now. I would be curious to get his opinion on using PEX in general. It seems to me that it would be a good choice especially when working on older plumbing systems and homes. And of course, what about using PVC. Could this have been a solution in this case ?
we're having a link in the guest bathroom and i was at a loss but watching this i feel like we can repair it. thanks so much for uploading this!
get er done.....
You almost made me want to start doing plumbing again for about 10 minutes!!! lmao!! good video
lets do this.
I don't have an access panel to get to the back of the tub. Our tub is one big fiberglass shower/ tub combo. I've tried replacing the knobs but can't find a replacement that fits. What do I do?
You really did a great job and fixed it well
Thank you! Cheers!
If I'm installing a 3 handle valve like in this video but using pex, how should the valve be secured? I'm seeing pipe straps online which I could screw into a horizontal 2x4 stud I install but they are dissimilar metal, usually steel, so will that cause galvanic corrosion?
that the problem with pex. You lose that pipe help as it may be...secure backing boards will help.
What do you do when the propress dont reach in tight space. Do you use one of those i cant remember yhe name when you crimp sideways
ya know I was just referred to a side mount kit you can buy...If know its gonna be tight I prefab for sure..If not break out the solder gear and listen to me whine about it...
@@ChuckBarron know the site i can fins the actuators. I jist need the 1/2 and 3/4
Great video Chuck, very informative and helpful. Keep the video's coming!!!!!!!!!!
What type of power tool is that to cut and tighten the pipe.
First let me say, I love my pro-press, question, I always de-burr after cutting copper, inside and outside, do you feel it is not needed? I have one of these to do next week, I think I will need to cut wall to get to shower riser, your trick of opening hole in 2x4 might save me
our tub/shower resembles this one ( without the mold-:) the house was built in 1955 ( still original windows, plumbing and most everything else as well) and is becoming a money pit but this is a repair/replacement we've needed done for years. i don't plan on going behind the tile just yet but i would like to replace the knobs and spout and putty the holes. How much ( approx.)would a job like this, or similar , cost to have professionally done?
change entire faucet even if you have to cut access in back. it will be worth it.
I got worried the old valves would seize but you managed, that's impressive.
ya a real gem.
I have a question, if it was a home-owner house or a condo, would it make sense to replace it with 1 handle shower/tub system like Symmons? Because 3-handle one is old-fashioned, I think.
a little more work....gotta demo center hole to fit faucet body and buy special plate for the faucet to cover other two holes..I always just replace with gerbers. its a rental. get done, get er back on line.
What’s that tool you use to for the copper to attach with the valve?
Thanks!
pro press
What machine or tool did you use to put the hot and cold copper pipes to gather ? In stead of sodering them back to gather, like you did on the middle top one ? Was it some kind of a crimper ?
Propress. some modern tech stuff for sure. no smoke, no fire, no flux, no leaks....
Can a three-handle be converted to a two-handle with the diverter in the faucet?
(my tub surround is fiberglass; easy enough to patch the hole)
So this looks exactly like our 60 year old bathroom with identical fixtures. It still mostly works, but I'm looking at making some changes because I've been getting black debris in the hot water from it. Cold seems fine and other hot taps in the house are fine. I've replaced everything from the tankless with expansion PEX A up to the 1/2" copper pipe that goes up through the floor feeding it from my basement and I'm still getting the debris. So now I'm guessing it's coming from the valve or some of the old galvanized fittings or the nipple. After watching this I may just change out the whole 8" valve like you did through an old access panel in our son's closet. I was going to see if maybe I could just replace the nipple with a brass one, but I'm having trouble getting the spout off right now. I was hoping to reuse it since it's original, but I may need to take my big wrench to it like you did. Thanks for the video of just exactly what I needed to see. Enormous help. If we ever meet, the drinks are on me. However, I'm wondering why you say the entire bathroom needs to be "gutted". Ours is green tile but otherwise looks the same down to the tub.
Thanks for the video. I have old valve and it needs to be replaced but can’t find it at homedepot (those in HD are too long or just not fitting my old house). Anywhere I can still find and buy those old style size valve?
"My favorite tool, the torch!" then later "I gotta get the propress in there, I don't want to solder"
Dam I can't believe that old ass saw zall still works that's when DeWalt made good tools I had one 15 years ago
classic and still running.
Joe, dig your videos. Thanks for sharing
Indeed. thank you.
nice video, now just got to figure out how to access the back of the tub lol, feel like I should install a panel instead of putting up tile
good luck and thank you.
Wonder why didn't you install a pressure balance unit since the three handle faucet type is no good for showers?
mixing valve on water heater
When using that blue dope sealant... how soon after can you turn the water pressure on?
right away
@@ChuckBarron thanks man , love the vids
Awesome video. Thanks. Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas to you also.
He reminds me of Teddy from Bob's Burgers lol I love it!
and some fries please.
Curious .. how much did you charge for this job? My shower is almost exactly like this one antique. Except mines blue tile.
2-3 hours on this one.
you can tell us how much. we're not the IRS you know.
what was the pipe dope he put on near 12:15 ??
Missing parts in the box makes a bad day worse. Good for you ,you found them . Not my luck
lol! For sure...
Hey, I’d like to upgrade my handles to something in this century. Do I need to replace the entire valve as well?
That tub needs a lot more work than a new Faucet !
After the cutting the pipes and seating the connectors in the pipe what type of tool is that you used ? It almost looks like you crimped the connectors to the pipe without soldering them , they have those types of tools?
Is it normal for there to be putty underneath the caps that cover up the hole in the tile where the faucet comes out of the wall?
yes. most common leak is from faucet holes.
@@ChuckBarron I realized I made a mistake I meant the valve holes. It drips from The point that sticks out of the wall which extends when the water is turned on. I actually have a very similar aged system to the one you replaced in this video. Problem is I can't get to the back of it because there's a laundry shoot right next to it so I would have to remove the tile from the front. I'm thinking if I shut the main water off I can replace the hot water one that's leaking
I enjoy your videos, what was the total time for the repair from start to finish, thanks
a few hours for sure.
Thanks mate!
Ya Man....No worries Jacob....get er done
Your name should be Chuck Yoodimann because YOU DA MAN! Thanks for such great REAL videos!
lol....Plumbing! Live it. Love it.
CB-1 there is nothing like the smell of Turbo Torch in the morning lol when I was watching the video I was telling you don't put that shower head on yet Lol on the second floor jobs we sure do miss CB2 lol.That was a great video it was fun I love this kind of work. Pease
ha.....got me.........I got myself..lol
I don't get it though why not replace the individual cartridges and seats; what tipped you off to do the extra work such as cut out the copper pipe and replace the assembly that holds the cartidges?
at some point you cannot repair.
@@ChuckBarron I'm curious too. What made you sure that new cartridges would not be effective?
Those are some cool tools. helpful video!
Thanks.
The faucet and spout are identical to what I have. Its a Eljer brand. All the faucets and toilets were Eljer brand when I bough my house and it was build in 1955. I replaced a few stems, but no one seems to carry the parts locally. I buy them all online.
eljer. nice. a real problem with parts. then when you replace its a leaker most of the time. bad seats. or a stripped seat.
Where do you find the stems online? I’m looking to replace mine.
I didn’t know you could still get 2 handle shower faucets. Then again I haven’t done much residential service work since about 2006. I did see something on this old house where they had a kit that came with an escutcheon big enough to cover where the two handles would be so you can convert it to a mixing valve. Though one thing I miss about those old 2 or 3 handle valves is the union on the bottom. It always made it much easier to remove rather than plumbing it direct plus they were much easier to secure than single handles
ya so many faucets out there.
2 handle on everything is the way to go... you get hot when you want hot and cold when you want cold, AND the pressures on the equipment, when you use them, are spread instead of concentrated on one point, I have an unsubstantiated belief that they last longer as a result...
Mark Leuschen I’d say this is another example of the nanny state in full swing. They can make anti-scald showers and if someone wants to buy them fine. If you want to mandate they be in multi-family dwellings, I’m not against that. But if I want full hot water in my own home, damnit let me take that risk myself.
Btw, I have a screw that I can’t get out the stem to remove the knob, any videos?
No sir..
What is the name of that Milwaukee tool you was using to fasten the nuts and cut the pipe??
Pro press and M12 pipe cutter
Such a tool tool! Cant wait to purchase!!
Great video! Now, if I only had those cool crimping/cutting tools..thanks for sharing.
Thank you
2nd floor, wee fun, then again, I've done 90% of whole bathroom remodels by myself, including custom built cabinets. very not fun and takes way too long. i had helper to carry the largest items, finish drywall, paint and lay the tile, I absolutely hate that work. I did the drywall hanging, tile cutting and paint "primer" though. many times it pays to sub out the work!
so many trips....waste time especially when its time to go home...shoot me..but it keeps us young and ready dawg!
top work always check your stuff before you start the job.
lessons everyday...ha
No links for tools and materials used. Would you provide them on reply?
Thank you.
Gerber tub and shower faucets....
what tools are you using to do the solderless connections? Beautiful work my man!
What brand of faucet do you recommend for this type of job? Excellent work
Thank you for posting this video. This is the same 3 value shower I need to replace and it helps to have seen one replaced by an expert! There is no access panel behind my wall and the bathroom was added to this house in the 1950's so my guess mine is original and has never been replaced. Thanks again! Great video!
thanks douglas. good luck
I have no interest in plumbing at all but here I am! Watch the video in full! Great content and work! 🙂
You puttied up to prevent water from dripping between the walls, but why are the new fixtures leaking to begin with?
from the shower run off of water running down wall...most coming leak there is. always seal penetrations.
I use to caulk the holes or build a 200 degree caulk "eyebrow" , then one day I installed a lav drain using the putty like normal and thought "It's amazing how little putty we use" Then when I changed out the shower /tub trim, I put down the caulking gun and grabbed the putty... worked much better and actually used up some putty.. I still seal the trim with caulk, but only because of the code... Putty meets the intent...
Nowadays we don't have patience for shit...but I watched this whole video. Liked everything about the video. Real world fix!!
Real world for sure.
i love the video. i have an old time bath/shower faucet. if i go to Lowe's, or Home Depot, i would not be able to find a replacement. The ones at those stores are too narrow for my pipes. A plumber would need to redo the whole pipe system in the wall where the faucet is. I wanna find a new, or somewhat new, faucet to put in there. I would appreciate a reply with a supply house where i can find one.
www.suppliesdepot.com/ and look for a gerber 8" center 3 handle tub and shower faucet. Measure your handles center to center.
How long did this job took to complete? About to ask a plumber to do the same at my home.
Great video Chuck!
Thanks Dave.
Nice clean job!
Thanks anthony
Nice job Chuck, I want to change my three handle valve into one. A local plumber quoted me $900.
Great vid!!
Thanks VIn
Drill up through the 2x4 block with a hole saw then connect the cuts with a recipe saw no hammer and chisel required, makes for a clean install.
not sure what you mean? shower riser?
Chuck Barron yes on the shower riser
true true....good point plumber.
@@ChuckBarron lol
Does the putty get hard, shrink or crack?
Your a fricken Magician!!!! That was one nasty ass bathroom!!!! How much was that job worth? You earned it...
service with a smile lol...3-4 hours for sure.