How To Install A Shower Water Valve
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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com shows you how to install a shower water valve. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
I'm a carpenter as well and I have to say you have some of the best videos on TH-cam very informative thorough and Common Sense tutorial
Excellent video...i have been looking for that type of video " cause i had room from behind to install shower valve" at last, i found this one....very very helpful.....and this guy knows what he's talking about.....
Thanks for another great video. I have watched a few of them and always learned something new. You provide a great service. I am in the middle of installing a similar shower and was stump on a few points. You answered them all.
Just installed 48” shower with confidence from your videos thanks
I put one of these in years ago, without any instruction. It got done but it wasn't pretty. I like how easily you did this one. One thing I messed up was to switch left and right, which was a critical mistake that had to be redone. Great demo.
Best video on this procedure on the net, by far. Simple, yet detailed. Hats off to a real mechanic.
Glad it helped
I'm so glad I found your channel. I almost mounted the hardware then made the holes.
Extremely helpful to visualize everything before undertaking the build
Thank You!!! I’m sold I’m definitely following and watching your videos. Very inspirational so I’m ready to keep doing my home projects and helping my husband or telling him how to do it right..🤗 thanks!!
The blocking with a hole drilled .. to hold your valve on place while you solder your pipes .. I never seen that .. it’s a very good idea !
Thank you for your videos. I have found them very helpful for a newbie do-it-yourself'er. I appreciate your time making these.
Great video. I was a little surprised you were using the quick connect on this. Everyone I've spoken to only recommends them in an accessible location, in case of leaks . I just used them on a hot water tank install. They were great, no problem.
I use them on shower valves all the time.
favorite carpenter on youtube
you can listen to him at 2x speed and he sounds like how most people talk lol! and thanks for all your vids bro
Thank you for this video when I have my bathroom renovated I will know what to expect
I'm installing a similar shower in my barn. Your video was very helpful. Thanks for doing it.
Glad it was helpful!
It is great the amount you learn of these videos.
This is exactly what I'm doing thanks you sir.
Love your videos! But please please if anyone is doing this, wear a mask when kicking up that fiberglass into the air, it's only one step but will save you a lot of lung trouble later.
You are master craftsman. Thank you for your videos.
Nice job on your video Shannon! Much appreciated!
Great video. Your explanation was very thorough and informative. Thanks for the video.
Best home improvement channel out there. Thanks
Great video! Do you have anything similar for installing the water mixing valve for a bathtub? Also, could you shed some light on how to measure where to cut a hole through the denshield/cement board to put the faucet and shower spout. Thanks!
Great video! But I have couple of questions; how do you finish off the fastening screws ( cup washers or plastic plugs?)that hold the stall plum and can you build up a base from plywood for support?
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Shannon!
I'll be soldering copper, plus it's a reno of an existing bathroom so I can't get at the back side so it won't be quite as painless. Boy, that plastic waterline sure looks easy.
I've been watching a bunch of videos about this. the best I've seen. thanks and I'm a new subscriber.
Great, thanks
You are good , love your videos. One note..tho. you rather hold your breath very well or else you just dont care about dust
I do
I'm new at this. Trying to learn and your videos help a lot.
1. You said three wraps of Teflon tape, but I think I counted 4 or 5 wraps.
2. I'm surprised you were able to tighten the fittings into the valve body with your hands. I thought they had to be tighter...using two pipe wrenches.
3. That mixing valve looks so simple. I guess it doesn't have scald control (pressure control?), which I guess prevents scalding while someone flushes the toilet.
4. The face plate and the blind hole in the blocking are the only things securing the mixing valve? Didn't see any mounting holes in back of valve, so I guess you would put strapping (plumber's tape) over valve body and screw into blocking...but blocking was installed first so we lost access to that side of blocking?
Thank you!
1.I tend to use a little more teflon, 2.I tightened with wrench at the 5:30 mark, 3.This valve has pressure balance and restriction on the amount of hot water that can be accessed so you can adjust the maximum water temp,4. If doing this in a reno situation you could cut the hole in the shower wall the same size as plastic plate to access the valve to secure.In a typical tub shower situation the valve would be installed before the wall is covered in.
how would you connect copper lines to a durastall 80 with plastic valve? thanks
Shannon, I'm currently working on relocating my existing mixing valve. The original valve was installed with copper inlet lines, but I am replacing with PEX and shark bite fittings. Typically, I see a straight inlet section of 5-8 inches, which I always assumed was for laminar flow into the valve, but don't see that in your installation (instead the inlet line goes straight into the valve through the 90 degree fitting). This would be the most efficient method for my installation as well, but I do question whether there should be a minimum length of straight section on the inlet?
I just needed to know how to cut the hole in the wall.
How do you put the duct tape around the hole..
I got some plumbing to stuff through there.
A great Helpful' video Shannon. Thank you.......
Hi, how would you waterproof around a square valve? I am looking to installing a square valve with Kirdi board. The circle provided by kirdi would not work.
I like how u explain step by step thanks bro
great training video thanks a lot
Thank u for so many helpful videos!!
thanks for showing idea.
Exactly what I was looking for... Thanks
glad you found us
Good example of the important parts.
Thanks
hey I'm trying to connect water to a superior v shower cabin I don't have a clue
Just did one of these today. These videos saved me! Thank you!!
Great video, as always.
Great video, very informative thanks!
You're welcome.
Damn that's cool always wondered how they make that hole
thank you so much god bless you
Never use those fitting in a closed area. If possible install an inspection panel.
Where is the shut off for each valve in the shower? We are getting ready to do this
You aré my ídol!! Thanks man!
Hey... thanks for all your videos... the are awesome... very helpful... you have helped me a ton! Thank you
Glad you like them!
No air chambers?
No drywalls needed in the back of the shower unit?
thank
you for the video and information
you are welcome
Very helpful. Thank you.
No problem Scott
how to test roughed in plumbing
I cannot find that shower Valve anywhere. Help!
Thanks
Great video..
How do I install a new valve kit if I have a full tub surround kit? Do I need to find and cut out access in the wall behind the existing valve?
That would be best otherwise you need to repair the tub surround
good stuff, thank you ...
great
great hat. great video too. thanks.
could you please tell me a parts list of the brass parts in this video. I wish to use this whole shower kit. Thank you. Great video!
ask in my forum and I can help from there.www.house-improvements.com/forums/
Got any videos on how to put the glass door in that type of shower. Got the same one and instructions online are no help. Thanks
The only one I have is this:th-cam.com/video/u88j284_jAk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks. I've done a few and was wondering if you used shark bites also. They make the job so much easier and I haven't had one leak yet (in 10 years) Getting ready to convert a 2 handle to single next week. Thanks for the refresher. Also, per the shark bite package instructions, they recommend a 1/4 twist on pipe after pushed in. I suppose to set locking. Do you think it matters ?
I use shark bites all the time now as well. I have never twisted them after.
I was hoping that you would show how to measure the hole that you made for the shower valve. I have existing plumbing that I am installing a new shower stall into. I only have one shot at this so I need to know exactly how to measure correctly.
Come ask your question in our forum and we can help from there
www.house-improvements.com/forums/
Safety Sally says you should be wearing safety glasses and a mask. But I know... you FIRED Safety Sally! hahaha!
I love your work! Have a great 2020!
I wish you could see the fiberglass shower I'm installing. It's a nightmare.
I have a shower stall in my laundry room that is tiny and we've never used it (previous owners added it). I'd like to tear it out, but I'm not sure what the best method is to seal off the plumbing behind the wall once it's out. Thanks!
+Shannon Crawford The water supply lines can be easily capped off using push fit cap fittings. One common brand is shark bite.
I’m installing a Neptune Stella corner shower. Unit is beefy fiberglass reinforced. I don’t have access behind it after install. Would it be okay to mount the valve to the surround without that blocking behind the valve? The blocking would need to be on a 45 degree angle in the corner and very hard to get in the perfect spot.
its better to be mounted to solid blocking if possible.
Hello Shannon, good video. Not sure if you answered this in a previous comment, but can the same process be used with tub? Such thing as a 4 way push fitting valve?
+Aaron Brown You can add these push fits to any valve like this ...at least any I have ever seen
Hi, can you tell me if they have water valves just for showers? My dad bought one but it came for a bathtub but we don’t have a bathtub
There are but you can also buy a brass screw in plug that you can put in that bottom hole for the tub and just use this for a shower.
Need help! I installed new rough in valve in my house and no now there's no hot water. What I did wrong? Probably hot and cold water mix in the valve. How can I fix it?
Come to the forum so we can discuss what you may have done.www.house-improvements.com/forums/
can you use a shower and tub valve for a shower valve by capping the tub portion of the valve or does it need a fixed diverter attached to it?
You can cap the connection to the tub
Very good
Hello Shannon, I always watch your videos when I want to know how to do something RIGHT. I like the valve you are using, can you tell me what it is? I purchased an American Standard Ovation prefab shower and it's very thin, and sits right up against the studs. I am having difficulty finding a valve that is shallow enough to work with it. Once I put a 1.5" board in place it wants to push the wall out. This valve looks like it might work. Thanks again for your great videos!
This was a Moen Valve
Shannon do you have a video of a complete install of a three piece shower in? Actually what I am wanting to install is a four piece shower pan + three piece sides. Its a 27" x 54" space in a remanufactured home.
I dont at this time.
How well does shark bites hold up for this application? I would also like to know should test for leaks while the pre install is under normal water pressure?
absolutely check for leaks once you have it fit.
How do you know what size hold you have to drill for the valve? Are they standard?
The instructions will tell you.
Good video
Hey man great work. Quality over quantity . So I have a question . I installed a mohen shower fixture . I did a quick test in it to see if it leaks and water comes pouring out of the shower head in the off pos. Did I miss a step or is this a faulty cartridge
I would say your cartridge is turned upside down. Take the handles and plastic parts off and turn the shaft 1/2 turn. water should shut off. If you have more questions or comments please use our forum.www.house-improvements.com/forums/
thanks I was just about to do it wrong... you saved my ass..
No problem! You've got it now!
I'm going to install this same unit but my wall is only 2 inches thick. How much room do i need for the valve?thanks
Depends on the valve and the shower unit. The valve needs about 2" - 3" from the back side of the shower wall.
@@HouseImprovements could you recommend a make that might fit?
Pipe from valve to shower head has to b a copper pipe to have the best volume of water available
Inside diameter of pex is 3/8 your putting tension on the shower valve ???
Hi Shannon! Question: How reliable those push-fit fittings? Are they leaky or last for many years?
know to outlast copper but you have to push them on as tight as you can
Should A block always be used to secure the shower valve (is it Code)?
Not sure its really code but good practice when you can
didn't work for me. Been holding this valve against my fiberglass for 3 hours but no one came to screw it in for me
Hopefully you are still not standing there waiting for the helper to come...a year is a long time to wait indeed!
Funny, I was on the other end waiting for someone to feed me the plaster-guard to come through. We must have been on different floors.
Best thing I read all day.
where did they but that shower stall? thanks
+Buddy Phelps I'm not sure but it is a Maax brand
Shannon, I've just built and set up lines for a stand up shower. Is the shower valve body you're using "on/off" functionable? If so, they are rare to find. So what Im asking is how is this being controlled as far as turning on and off the water for shower only?
I'm not sure i'm really understanding what you are asking? Please come to the forum on my website and re ask the question there.
Tareck Fahmi Riobel brand has stop valves on the shower valve, one for hot, one for cold water. They are right on the valve and each has a screw to shut off its water supply. Funny that every basin, sink and toilet has shut-off valves very nearby but showers tend not to.
Where canbI buy that exact type of shower? Thanks?
This was a"Maax" shower I believe.
Nice 👍🏻
do you need to seal around the chrome inside shower piece?
if you mean the chrome cover on the valve, then no you do not. There is a foam /rubber gasket on the back of that cover.
Ok Thanks a bunch, now my wife believes me, now that I have and experts confirmation! haha
what model shower valve did you use?
Round d
Warning: if this is your first shower valve install, as it was mine, note that "center" for the valve means line it up with the floor drain, not necessarily the center of the shower wall. I drilled the hole for my valve at the end of a long day, and measured the inside of the shower to find "center"...which on mine is about an inch and a half closer to the front of the stall than the drain...doh! So, avoid doing what I did, and line it up with the drain, which is the actual center of the stall. Luckily, nobody has to look at this handyman special but me...if I was looking to sell this place, I'd have had to replace the stall, I'm guessing.
Very good point ,centre the valve on the tub drain.
Exactly the information I needed. Thanks Shannon!
you're welcome
only time i would use those shark bite fittings would be for something temporary, never in a finished wall
+maddyloe They're certified for in wall and underground use. They've outlasted copper joints in many tests. I'd personally use the crimp on pex but none the less, the facts support long term use of the push on type, they're just very expensive for a large project.
+Aric St Germain Im aware they are certified, however I wouldn't use them in this application. it's just a matter of personal preference.
i do plumbing but never installed a shower valve just brushing up looking at this video but dont use shark bites unless you have no choice there just ugly. on finish work.
good videos, ever have those shark bites leak on you yet? I am afraid of them. Why didn't you screw the valve body to blocking?
I have not had a call back yet on one. You are correct I actually never mentioned or showed securing it to that block, it did get screwed to the block and I should have mentioned it
I wish I used pex. My house is all copper so when I was hooking up my new shower I used copper. Not without issue. I had a pinhole leak where the copper pipe attached to the mixing valve. To fix it I heated it back up and added more solder. I hope that's how to repair a pinhole? I am worried about it. Shannon is that what you would do? I don't have the wall on yet so I could tear it all apart and install a new mixing valve if need be. ☹️
That should do it but keep an eye on it for a couple days.
+HouseImprovements Thank you. I have soldered lots of times but never ran into this before. I don't think solder like brass vert much because the Delta Universal Rough-In R10000-UNWS would not seal. Every time I turned the water back on it would start hissing directly in the area I soldered. That convinced me to drop copper and switch to pex. Watching your video made it look far easier than copper. It was expensive buying the cutting and crimping tool. Plus a new rough-in mixing valve at $75. Still cheaper than a plumber but it's a shame. Now I've got one for the landfill. ☹️
Oh well now you have what you need for the next plumbing jobs
+HouseImprovements That's true and it took me only an hour to hook up the PEX as opposed to 3 hours to solder the 16 connections with the copper. There's a definite speed difference. Some say the PEX gives off VOCs so it's not as safe to drink from. Yet all new homes in Ottawa are being built with it. Fortunately I don't drink shower water so I'm not concerned. 😀
Is it home depot or lowes a good place to get shower valves? I went to home depot and didn't really see any... Where do U get Urs Shannon?
+POLOAZTECA I have gone to either one ,also HomeHardware,Canadian tire. I worry more about getting a good name brand more than where I get it.
+HouseImprovements I was looking in the wrong area... That is why I couldnt find it Lol.. But I already did. Thanks anyway Man
moen or delta
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Ha ha ha this guys a big time Newfie when he pulled out the Milwaukee wirsbo gun I was like what the fuck? I thought he was using shark bites lol just giving you shit man nothing personal