Holy mole, I watched probably 20 videos today, ended up flooding my bathroom and going to Lowes, splish sloshing through the store for parts. I found your video this evening and working along with your video, had it fixed in 20 minutes. You have a gift of instruction. Most people, no matter how much they know, can impart that to others. Thank you.
Great video, here some friendly advice, that will help people. I've notice a lot of videos, including instruction videos from manufacturers websites that are selling the parts, and many of these videos skip the tools, how many different types of tools, and what kind of tools to possibly use. (or they don't talk about it at all and they just show the fixture removal process already done, which isn't helping much when diving into some of these projects, and you find out there are fifty different faucet cartridges, and various tools, and sizes all to hunt down). So the more details, the better! Show as much as possible, especially the tools like with these faucet fixtures, I just did one yesterday, and bought the tool you're using in the video to remove the fixture which I thought I would need, I bought a six piece variation of sizes on both ends, and none of them fit on this fixture. So just ended up using a regular long neck pliers for the extension part. Then I also noticed Lowes was selling a puller tool for the cartridge itself when I went to purchase the new cartridge, which I didn't need that either, because a needle nose worked fine.
Dont use bare hands to pull the valve stem, put a screwdriver in the two holes of the valve stem puller specialty tool and use the screwdriver for leverage, you won't have to risk cracking off the water line or damaging the seat jerking it back and forth. The rest was valuable info, thx
You glossed over the part about turning off the water. I hope people heard it! But besides that, all the things you warned about, are the things I'm afraid of doing. Messing up pipes, breaking them behind the wall, etc. Now of course, you did put some strength into it and everything still seemed OK, so I hope my case is similar when I get to working on it! I'd hate to turn a $10 no-plumber needed job into one where the plumber has to come in the middle of the night or the weekend and fix things that I broke extra!!
Thank you for this video.. i paid $2700 for the same repair with a warranty. The company said I had to change my whole plumbing in order to honor the warranty. I got ripped off. I should have known when the plumber said " he could do this in his sleep".. Thank you cause I'd like to know I can do IT awake..
Thank you for sharing! My home is very old and the tub upstairs has a nice stream of water coming out so I need to fix it without calling a plumber hopefully.
I have a 3 handle shower system where the left handle turns the bath on/off, middle handle turns the overhanging showerhead on/off, and right handle turns the handle shower on/off. I recently snapped the stem of the left handle and will need to replace it. I live in a condo building but I think the 4th handle which controls temperature and is below the first 3 handles may have a manifold for shutting off water. Would shutting the water off with that manifold also shut off the water to the left handle? I’m not sure how each of the handles and water source(s) are typically connected
Hmm, seems a little different of what you have. Left should be hot, middle bath or shower and right cold. Lots of condos have a valve under the manifold, using a large screwdriver or Allen key to turn the water off to the manifold. Check that.
I'm really like your TH-cam channel. I was wondering if you could explain PVA primer paint for new drywall and do you need to add a coat of primer after before new color paint. Thanks.
Great tutorial for future reference. As someone who works on his own vehicles, I always use some type of antiseize when removing and install stuff like this just in case I have to remove again later. Also, I always rub plumbers grease on all seals so it is not a rough dry fit. Sometimes these type jobs are easy and other time they are a pain in the butt.
Nice. Uhmm put a bit of electric tape around the seat and tool -if you are worried about it falling. screw it in with the tool, then take a pair of needle-nose pliers and grab the tape off
is there a way to plug the tub diverter and put a mixer where the 2 valves are..because i cant find my cartridges anymore.i i 2 valve tub spout and shower head???
askmediy ok..I think between the new pressure reg I put on that was set to high from factory and my water freezing here recently its destroyed the whole thing..thank you for your reply..
Why assume the seat is damaged? Usually when the rubber o-ring fails, instant leak, handy guys dont leave water leaks so long that we grind them down to the seat and end up metal on metal
It really isn't so '...funny." The "Boy's Club" is still alive and thriving in 2017 with sexual innuendos even from 'fix-it' videos where you would least expect it to hear/see it. When should we say, "...enough is enough". It is up to the real men in the world to simply stand up and be counted and help get this out-of-control freight train stopped. Would you allow someone to say these things about members of your family? Say something and let others know, it isn't, Okay. Those things are not funny in 2017. It's time we stand up for those we love. I know for a fact that women and kids watch these videos too.
When you tighten the seat back in with that tool, how do you know you’re not marring the seat... creating a burr that will wear out the new rubber seal?
Plumbing should be simple. But it's not! Problem is way too many different ways manufacturers build. I take it there isn't a need for any plumbers putty on the threads? No leaks! Good job indeed! 👍🏻
Do you have a three knob setup? If so you most likely need to replace the diverter (the middle knob) that mixes the hot and cold and diverts between shower and faucet, just a suggestion not knowing the layout
@@Askmediy i dont really know the names...but like i said..i bought the whole set comes with 3 brandnew ones with seats orings n everything..but still leaks.. i dont know what causes the leak...is it possible its coming from the inside..somewhere in the wall?
I mean how bad is it leaking? And yes it could be. You could also have a cracked housing and that’s really hard to see. However make sure the packing but if you have one is tight. This is the nut right at the end where you put your handle. Send me a picture if you can dom@askmediy.com
That is what I always do just in case I have to remove it later down the road o r the next person will be happy I did. I also rub some plumbers grease on all rubber seals.
@@conniekramer915 Oh sorry, these can be very hard to get off at times. Soaking it down with WD-40 should help while trying to move it from left to right. Even a little heat will help but you can't always do that of course. Plain and simple there really isn't an easy way. Just hard work.
I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH A STRIP SHOWER KNOB, AND LEAKING WATER COMING OUT THE MIDDLE DEVERTER KNOB FOR SHOWER AND TUB............... FUCK HELP ME, WTF
If it's like the one in the video make sure you removed the screw. Yeah they can be very very hard at times. Pull very hard while wiggling it, never letting go. And get ready
you really sweat a lot doing this crap I tried replacing my shower stems could only remove one handle and replace one stem, wanted to replace all 3. but I was sweating like a pig and gave up I don't use my arm muscles much, so don't look like your popeye forearms, I will try to remove the other 2 everyday, but may need to hacksaw them off and buy new handles, already have the new stems
Oh yeah it can be a workout for sure. I've tried many ways in the past. One way is to drill out where the screw was much bigger, But than you'll need new stems for sure.
Holy mole, I watched probably 20 videos today, ended up flooding my bathroom and going to Lowes, splish sloshing through the store for parts. I found your video this evening and working along with your video, had it fixed in 20 minutes. You have a gift of instruction. Most people, no matter how much they know, can impart that to others. Thank you.
Great video, here some friendly advice, that will help people. I've notice a lot of videos, including instruction videos from manufacturers websites that are selling the parts, and many of these videos skip the tools, how many different types of tools, and what kind of tools to possibly use. (or they don't talk about it at all and they just show the fixture removal process already done, which isn't helping much when diving into some of these projects, and you find out there are fifty different faucet cartridges, and various tools, and sizes all to hunt down). So the more details, the better! Show as much as possible, especially the tools like with these faucet fixtures, I just did one yesterday, and bought the tool you're using in the video to remove the fixture which I thought I would need, I bought a six piece variation of sizes on both ends, and none of them fit on this fixture. So just ended up using a regular long neck pliers for the extension part. Then I also noticed Lowes was selling a puller tool for the cartridge itself when I went to purchase the new cartridge, which I didn't need that either, because a needle nose worked fine.
I'M GLAD YOU MENTIONED THIS ABOUT TOOLS. USING THE RIGHT TOOL IS VITAL AND THERE ARE SO MANY OF THEM OUT THERE THAT THIS IS OFTEN OVERLOOKED!
Thank you for this detailed video, will be attempting this. Fingers crossed.
Dont use bare hands to pull the valve stem, put a screwdriver in the two holes of the valve stem puller specialty tool and use the screwdriver for leverage, you won't have to risk cracking off the water line or damaging the seat jerking it back and forth. The rest was valuable info, thx
Been awhile, glad to see you're still doing videos, I always learn something new from watching your videos my friend. A Big Thumbs-Up!!
Yes it has. A few more I hope this week. Thank you so much.
You glossed over the part about turning off the water. I hope people heard it!
But besides that, all the things you warned about, are the things I'm afraid of doing. Messing up pipes, breaking them behind the wall, etc.
Now of course, you did put some strength into it and everything still seemed OK, so I hope my case is similar when I get to working on it! I'd hate to turn a $10 no-plumber needed job into one where the plumber has to come in the middle of the night or the weekend and fix things that I broke extra!!
Glad to see you are back making videos Dominik! I wonder if something like Liquid wrench, Kroil, or PB Blaster would have helped removing the stem?
Thanks so much for your very informative video!! I'm excited to fix my leaky faucet!!!
If the seat is stripped out already; (like in my case); do you have to replace the entire rough in valve or is there a trick I can use to get it out?
Thank you for this video.. i paid $2700 for the same repair with a warranty. The company said I had to change my whole plumbing in order to honor the warranty. I got ripped off. I should have known when the plumber said " he could do this in his sleep".. Thank you cause I'd like to know I can do IT awake..
LOL... "Do I know you".... great vid by the way though, I'm trying to replace one of these for the first time. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing! My home is very old and the tub upstairs has a nice stream of water coming out so I need to fix it without calling a plumber hopefully.
Go for it, you got this
I have a 3 handle shower system where the left handle turns the bath on/off, middle handle turns the overhanging showerhead on/off, and right handle turns the handle shower on/off. I recently snapped the stem of the left handle and will need to replace it.
I live in a condo building but I think the 4th handle which controls temperature and is below the first 3 handles may have a manifold for shutting off water. Would shutting the water off with that manifold also shut off the water to the left handle? I’m not sure how each of the handles and water source(s) are typically connected
Hmm, seems a little different of what you have. Left should be hot, middle bath or shower and right cold.
Lots of condos have a valve under the manifold, using a large screwdriver or Allen key to turn the water off to the manifold. Check that.
Another great video specially for someone who has not done this before. It can be a little daunting. My wife and I are guessing how old are you?
Thank you so much. I'll be 51 this Saturday.
I'm really like your TH-cam channel. I was wondering if you could explain PVA primer paint for new drywall and do you need to add a coat of primer after before new color paint. Thanks.
Great video. I especially liked the trip to the hardware store!
LOL Thank you
Great job, great video. You're a great friend! Thanks for posting
Thank you so much.
Great tutorial for future reference.
As someone who works on his own vehicles, I always use some type of antiseize when removing and install stuff like this just in case I have to remove again later. Also, I always rub plumbers grease on all seals so it is not a rough dry fit. Sometimes these type jobs are easy and other time they are a pain in the butt.
Nice. Uhmm put a bit of electric tape around the seat and tool -if you are worried about it falling. screw it in with the tool, then take a pair of needle-nose pliers and grab the tape off
Long time no see! Welcome back, master.
Great explanation! Will you be doing another video on this topic soon?
is there a way to plug the tub diverter and put a mixer where the 2 valves are..because i cant find my cartridges anymore.i i 2 valve tub spout and shower head???
Not sure what you're explaining. But if that's the case I would just replace the whole thing.
@@Askmediy i just cant find the stem carts anymore
Go to a real plumbing supplier, I think you’ll have better luck or at least better answers
@@Askmediy ok thanks
Can you make a video on repacking a valve stems parts? They are $20 now (new valve stem)
Thanks for the video this is very nice explanation , thanks
My shower faucets are both leaking from around from around the on off valves themselves..is that a prob I should just replace the whole assembly?
I would. Sounds like the packing seal is leaking.
askmediy ok..I think between the new pressure reg I put on that was set to high from factory and my water freezing here recently its destroyed the whole thing..thank you for your reply..
thank you so mucha for sharing your knowledge.
I did all this and my tub still leaking hot water if not even more hot at a more consistent stream, any thoughts?
I would have to say it's the seat inside. And or wrong seal used
Whats the tool name that you took yhe seat out with that was L shaped
It's a seat wrench
Why assume the seat is damaged? Usually when the rubber o-ring fails, instant leak, handy guys dont leave water leaks so long that we grind them down to the seat and end up metal on metal
Is all the sits the same size
no
lol. "Do I know you?" You're a funny dude. Great job. 10:00
It really isn't so '...funny." The "Boy's Club" is still alive and thriving in 2017 with sexual innuendos even from 'fix-it' videos where you would least expect it to hear/see it. When should we say, "...enough is enough". It is up to the real men in the world to simply stand up and be counted and help get this out-of-control freight train stopped. Would you allow someone to say these things about members of your family? Say something and let others know, it isn't, Okay. Those things are not funny in 2017. It's time we stand up for those we love. I know for a fact that women and kids watch these videos too.
Man that was hilarious 😂😂😂
When you tighten the seat back in with that tool, how do you know you’re not marring the seat... creating a burr that will wear out the new rubber seal?
Because the tool, the right tool isn't designed to really. I never had an issue with it.
Plumbing should be simple. But it's not! Problem is way too many different ways manufacturers build. I take it there isn't a need for any plumbers putty on the threads? No leaks! Good job indeed! 👍🏻
GOOD POINT! SHOULD A LUBRICANT BE PLACED ON HANDLE SO THAT IT IS EASIER TO REMOVE NEXT TIME?
@@melissanative1799 Yes. Try anti-seize.
We fixed the faucets just like in the video but the spout still leaks, what do we do? replace the spout?
Do you have a three knob setup? If so you most likely need to replace the diverter (the middle knob) that mixes the hot and cold and diverts between shower and faucet, just a suggestion not knowing the layout
ok, i replace all those 3 and still leaking, what do i do next ? ty for the help, :)
Did you replace the seats?
@@Askmediy i replace everything with new set..yes
Ok what about the packing of of each stem? This is the part that you pull out. Unscrew
@@Askmediy i dont really know the names...but like i said..i bought the whole set comes with 3 brandnew ones with seats orings n everything..but still leaks.. i dont know what causes the leak...is it possible its coming from the inside..somewhere in the wall?
I mean how bad is it leaking? And yes it could be. You could also have a cracked housing and that’s really hard to see. However make sure the packing but if you have one is tight. This is the nut right at the end where you put your handle. Send me a picture if you can dom@askmediy.com
SHOULD A LUBRICANT BE PLACED ON HANDLE SO THAT IT IS EASIER TO REMOVE NEXT TIME?
That is what I always do just in case I have to remove it later down the road o r the next person will be happy I did. I also rub some plumbers grease on all rubber seals.
14:25 missing teflon
Link for tool?
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I can NOT get the chrome tube off to save my life. I broke a set of vice-grips trying, skinned off all of the chrome. No dice. Help?
No worries on the chrome; I bought a complete kit with seats, stems/ chrome covers and handles.
Awesome, yeah some of them can be really really hard. Glad you got something.
@@Askmediy Yes, but I STILL can't get the sleeve off!
@@conniekramer915 Oh sorry, these can be very hard to get off at times. Soaking it down with WD-40 should help while trying to move it from left to right. Even a little heat will help but you can't always do that of course. Plain and simple there really isn't an easy way. Just hard work.
@@Askmediy Thank you, I'll try that.
Fantastic, thank you,
No thread sealant for the seat??
Mike M oh no, none at all.
I see so many different opinions...I think I would use some thread sealant!
BTW...Thanks for the response!
Mike M no no, don’t use any other than the ones yours needs.
very helpful video
Thank you very much.
GREAT JOB, THANKS
Nice job, if it aint broke do not try to fix it lol,
And when it comes to this, 100% right. Well in my case anyway. I want to fix the leak and go.
At the end when you turned the faucet on and then off, the water was STILL running when the video ended so it appeared to me you did not fix it
No not at all and years later it’s still fixed
I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH A STRIP SHOWER KNOB, AND LEAKING WATER COMING OUT THE MIDDLE DEVERTER KNOB FOR SHOWER AND TUB...............
FUCK HELP ME, WTF
Great video. Play at 1.25x speed
Thank you very much
i already change everything but still dripping
Did you change the seats?
i think the problem is in the spout, so i'll try to change tomorrow, thanks
From sis ❤😂 awesome
good vid
Our facet won't come off
If it's like the one in the video make sure you removed the screw. Yeah they can be very very hard at times. Pull very hard while wiggling it, never letting go. And get ready
he kept wigglying it and got it. Thanks
come on, use a towel and set your tools and parts on it . Ladies do not like you to put all that dirty stuff laying all over the place.
Do I know you? LOL
you really sweat a lot doing this crap I tried replacing my shower stems could only remove one handle and replace one stem, wanted to replace all 3. but I was sweating like a pig and gave up I don't use my arm muscles much, so don't look like your popeye forearms, I will try to remove the other 2 everyday, but may need to hacksaw them off and buy new handles, already have the new stems
Oh yeah it can be a workout for sure. I've tried many ways in the past. One way is to drill out where the screw was much bigger, But than you'll need new stems for sure.