My niece is a disciple of yours. She learns everything you do, and uses your "Master Techniques" to troubleshoot almost everything on a rural farm in VT. I now use you to show how to work like a Master in any profession. I would and do watch, just to see the artistry of your videos alone. You not only teach, you not only create, ive seen your work inspire others to become better than yesterday. A shame that all dont realize to do as you do. Best wishes & Thank you.
This guy is a "Master Video Artist." My niece, in rural VT, is a "devotee", & sent me a link. I watch, if only to see his wonderful creations. I send his links to trouble shooters I instruct so they see great technique for any craft in general.
I really enjoy your videos. You make so many items so easy to understand, so I can follow along. Sure beats having to hire someone for crazy labor charges. I also had to say that your Yorkie is very ADORABLE!
My niece is learning to do, and do it well, everything he posts. She started me watching these, just for the beauty of his creations. I forward these to people in hvac, just so they can see how a master goes about doing any type of work. He inspires, in my opinion. Best wishes to you. I love being able to point out "Masters of their Crafts". Thank you for that. Rich
Geez!!! I wish I had seen this video before I went to all the trouble of removing the entire tap mechanism, trying clean the copper pipe and then trying to solder everything back together only to have water flying everywhere. Then I bought new taps, tried it a second time and failed to solder the new tap to the existing copper pipe, another failure. Got a professional plumber who showed me how to remove the packing nut to check that I had not damaged the packing nut washer, then he showed me how to properly solder the new tap to the existing copper pipe, the he reinstalled the packing nut over the valve stem and washer and reattached the washer, tap and nut. No leak. Charge $75. I paid him $160 to cover the cost of my education. If I had seen your video first I would have been able to solve the problem myself for just a few bucks. Part of the reason was that I was led astray was bad advice from the two appliance installers, who installed new hot and cold water pipes and then noticed the taps were leaking a the valve stem of the faucet tap. They were the ones that told me I needed to replace both taps. They didn't know about the easy fix of removing the packing nut and replacing the packing nut rubber washer. Great TH-cam video.
I think graphite packing can be used in place of a rubber washer? I had a an issue on a water valve on an old home radiator. I prefer radiator heat over forced air, wish I had that where I live now. Thank you, this is greatly useful information. Always helpful content!💛🌞💛
This is maybe a silly question, but i live in a condo and there is no complete water shut off valve for the whole condo. ( I would have to have the whole complex shut down) its all just separate valves for each separate area (bathroom, kitchen). Will I still be able to change the rubber washer without shutting down the water supply completely?
Unfortunately, to replace the washers on any kind of water valve in the kitchen or bathroom areas will usually require shutting off the main water supply. If you were replacing washers on the fixtures themselves, then you would just shut the water valve off directly by the fixture and you would be good to go.
So much easier done with a NEW valve on a Workbench... Not on a ladder upside down, in a contortion position with water dripping in your eyes... Not to mention the wife asking "are you done yet? We should have called a Plumber" LOL
Yes you can. You've still got a 50/50 shot. Then replace the stripped one with the new one. If that doesn't work, look up "chase a thread". If that doesn't work, a new washer, new packing, and material, say waterproof epoxy to make a permanent seal. It's a one time only repair, but it's always worked for me when it's do or die. If you do this, you should have time to research how to replace the valve. I would do this as a kid one time, starting with a "spare" because I couldn't solder. Then I had time to learn to solder. Now there are other ways on the market as well. Most work well. But doing it correctly beats everything. You can learn to do pro style work, Im sure (if you'd want to). Don't be my father, ok? He was petrified of a screw driver. That's why I learned this at 14. He also had no money to hire pros. Go gettum. Just slowly.
My niece is a disciple of yours. She learns everything you do, and uses your "Master Techniques" to troubleshoot almost everything on a rural farm in VT. I now use you to show how to work like a Master in any profession. I would and do watch, just to see the artistry of your videos alone. You not only teach, you not only create, ive seen your work inspire others to become better than yesterday. A shame that all dont realize to do as you do. Best wishes & Thank you.
Precise and to the point which is often hard to find on TH-cam
Most informative and clearly defined plumbing video I have seen. Thank you for sharing.
This guy is a "Master Video Artist." My niece, in rural VT, is a "devotee", & sent me a link. I watch, if only to see his wonderful creations. I send his links to trouble shooters I instruct so they see great technique for any craft in general.
I really enjoy your videos. You make so many items so easy to understand, so I can follow along. Sure beats having to hire someone for crazy labor charges.
I also had to say that your Yorkie is very ADORABLE!
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it Jo Ann! 👍😊
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My niece is learning to do, and do it well, everything he posts. She started me watching these, just for the beauty of his creations. I forward these to people in hvac, just so they can see how a master goes about doing any type of work. He inspires, in my opinion. Best wishes to you. I love being able to point out "Masters of their Crafts". Thank you for that. Rich
Geez!!! I wish I had seen this video before I went to all the trouble of removing the entire tap mechanism, trying clean the copper pipe and then trying to solder everything back together only to have water flying everywhere. Then I bought new taps, tried it a second time and failed to solder the new tap to the existing copper pipe, another failure. Got a professional plumber who showed me how to remove the packing nut to check that I had not damaged the packing nut washer, then he showed me how to properly solder the new tap to the existing copper pipe, the he reinstalled the packing nut over the valve stem and washer and reattached the washer, tap and nut. No leak. Charge $75. I paid him $160 to cover the cost of my education. If I had seen your video first I would have been able to solve the problem myself for just a few bucks. Part of the reason was that I was led astray was bad advice from the two appliance installers, who installed new hot and cold water pipes and then noticed the taps were leaking a the valve stem of the faucet tap. They were the ones that told me I needed to replace both taps. They didn't know about the easy fix of removing the packing nut and replacing the packing nut rubber washer. Great TH-cam video.
Solid info so far.
Great advise, Great video explaining the procedure !!!!!
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Thanks for another useful video. I was not familiar with the Teflon rope.
You’re welcome Ken! 👍😊
Thanks Paul for another excellent easy to follow diy video
You’re welcome Larry! 👍😊
Great job. If I keep watching these videos the plumbers are going to go out of business. 😮😮😮.
Thanks for your video! Really appreciate for your explanation and video making 👍
That was amazing! Mine is leaking in the exact spot you pointed out.
Ty for the vid. At 4:50, can we use regular white plumber's tape instead of the rope? Ty for the reply!
Just Wow! Amazing video!! Thank you!
👍😃 You’re welcome Chris!
Great video but how would i know the size of washer to replace the old one.
Thank you. What do i do for removing water deposit?
Another great video
Thanks Johnny! 👍😊
I think graphite packing can be used in place of a rubber washer? I had a an issue on a water valve on an old home radiator. I prefer radiator heat over forced air, wish I had that where I live now.
Thank you, this is greatly useful information. Always helpful content!💛🌞💛
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thank you sir you saved me some $$$$$
Great explanation. Bye Sparky
How do you know what size to get or what size you have now?
Thanks Dad! 💜
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Thank you sir
You have the pipe wrench turned around wrong way on the handle.
When you try to loosen the stem nut for the handle it might slip in the pipe wrench.
This is maybe a silly question, but i live in a condo and there is no complete water shut off valve for the whole condo. ( I would have to have the whole complex shut down) its all just separate valves for each separate area (bathroom, kitchen). Will I still be able to change the rubber washer without shutting down the water supply completely?
Unfortunately, to replace the washers on any kind of water valve in the kitchen or bathroom areas will usually require shutting off the main water supply. If you were replacing washers on the fixtures themselves, then you would just shut the water valve off directly by the fixture and you would be good to go.
Are u some how related to "seejanedrill" channel??
So much easier done with a NEW valve on a Workbench... Not on a ladder upside down, in a contortion position with water dripping in your eyes... Not to mention the wife asking "are you done yet? We should have called a Plumber" LOL
Packing nut... trying to drive up the repair bill with these fancy words 😀
If the packing nut is stripped on my water valve can I still try this?
@@chrismurphy7922 I would not. You need to have a completely new valve soldered in.
Yes you can. You've still got a 50/50 shot. Then replace the stripped one with the new one. If that doesn't work, look up "chase a thread". If that doesn't work, a new washer, new packing, and material, say waterproof epoxy to make a permanent seal. It's a one time only repair, but it's always worked for me when it's do or die. If you do this, you should have time to research how to replace the valve. I would do this as a kid one time, starting with a "spare" because I couldn't solder. Then I had time to learn to solder. Now there are other ways on the market as well. Most work well. But doing it correctly beats everything. You can learn to do pro style work, Im sure (if you'd want to). Don't be my father, ok? He was petrified of a screw driver. That's why I learned this at 14. He also had no money to hire pros. Go gettum. Just slowly.
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Mine doesn't have a handle
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Yeah but what if you can’t shut off you water?
Find cut off vlv. Stand on head. Turn vlv ON backwards. Flood home. Call plmbr