How To Install a BrassCraft® Compression Valve
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- Learn how to install or replace a compression shut-off valve (stop).
This video is for those individuals seeking the most up-to-date installation information. For more information about BrassCraft products, please visit our website at www.brasscraft.com or contact BrassCraft customer service at (877) 272-7755.
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About BrassCraft Manufacturing Company
BrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of rough plumbing products for new construction and repair and remodel markets. Founded by Robert Zell in 1964, the company is headquartered in Novi, Mich., with manufacturing facilities across the United States. Through its industry leading BrassCraft® brand, the company provides a variety of solutions designed with the professional plumber in mind. Its portfolio of products includes water stops, water connectors/supply lines, gas connectors, water heater connectors, drain cleaning products, and hand tools. The brand is available at wholesale supply houses and home improvement retailers across the United States and Canada, and select international channels. The company upholds its commitment to promoting careers in the trades through its Zell Scholarship Program, providing scholarships for plumbing & HVAC apprentices.
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Over 10 years later and this vid is still helping people. Thank you :D
According to Murphy's Law a shut off valve can be relied on for many years until a few moments before you actually need it.
once a year ..turn the valve just a little to keep it free inside..it will be ready when you need it.
This is 100% true of gate (multi-turn) valves, because they have a seal inside that compresses.
It's 99.7% false of ball (quarter turn) valves, which are not only a much simpler mechanism, but which don't seal using a compressible material that can fail.
In my opinion, the only reason gate shutoff valves still exist is that they are around $1 cheaper, and it's rarely a knowledgeable owner that installs them. Plumbers would rather pocket a buck than prevent problems for you down the road.
My house was built with gate valves around 20 years ago. Shortly after we bought the house replaced all the bathroom shutoff valves with ball valves.
A few months after that, the (original) gate shutoff valve for the refrigerator failed by starting to leak. The link went under the floor, into two adjacent rooms, causing several thousand dollars worth of flooring damage. I'm absolutely certain that if this was a ball valve it never would have failed. It's so great that the home builder saved less than $10 by putting in these cheap valves when they built the house.
@@workingshlub8861 good tip
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Great video. I wish you explain that with a compression valve you shouldn't use and paste or tape to make a better seal or fit. The paste or tape on a compression joint or valve will cause a leaky valve or joint.
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For removing the old fitting I strongly recommend getting a compression ring puller. They're pretty cheap, and they make the job of getting the nut and the ring off very very easy and clean. Over your lifetime that $10 is very well spent.
Thanks for the tip!
Thank you! None of the videos I've watched mentioned this. I could have saved hours of frustration if I had known I would need a puller.
More like $15 - $20 now.
Great tutorial! I was quoted $700. to replace a water compression valve by a plumbing company. Did it myself for less than $20. thanks to your tutorial.
Crazy where?
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@@pearlperlitavenegas2023probably just replaced the valve and no supply line and used a knife or something to deburr the line
@@pearlperlitavenegas2023I was quoted $400 in New England just yesterday
The directions say "after removing the old fitting..." Well, that's the part I needed to see!
Yeah I'm dying here trying to remove my old one
Simple watch the video in reverse
How funny I had to go back n see if I skipped that part .. BUT NO!!! HE DOESN'T SHOW THAT PART .. LIKE WHAT THE HECK. SO ANNOYING.
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Definitely search for "compression sleeve puller" to see a helpful tool
Wow you skipped over the only part I needed. Removing the old valve. Thanks
Need a compression sleeve puller from Home Depot to pull of the ring(ferrel). About $15 tool.
I didn't have room to get a wrench underneath the new valve. I used a 2.5 inch 'C' clamp and found that worked really well, actually better than an adjustable wrench. It works from below or above.
I was able to solder new copper pipes, add pvc drains, and even add new electrical wiring to my house. The last thing to do was to add stop valves and to be honest I was a bit intimidated, but after watching this video I'm more than comfortable to do it. You got straight to the point, and were very clear and specific about the job, materials, tools, and method. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! I too was at a loss, and the package instructions were no help. Being a woman and my husband being out of town I too needed detailed instructions in which this video supplied. Thank you so much!!
We are glad the video was helpful. And thank you for your feedback about the instructions.
Omg I been looking for someone to show me that their is 2 compression ferrule and that I don’t need the one for the supply line riser. You are the man! Thanks
Thank you so much for posting this video!!!!! I was lost installing this and was totally frustrated as I did not have a lot of time to keep the water shut off as I live in an apartment. Thanks again!
I am so impressed with the simple and thorough demo. You are a fabulous teacher.
Viewing again second time in 3 days. This time taking notes and preparing my shopping list.
You are my hero. :-)
I kept the old nut . Used teflon tape before installation of new valve. Bought this house with the valve off . Was never told by previous owner that it was leaking until we install new dish washer
You couldn't have made a better 'how-to' video. Great job!
Couldn't be explained any more clear 👌
excellent video. presentation was so great even a woman can understand
Thanks for reinforcing what I already suspected.
I sanded the old piping also to help make it a snug fit and one wrap of plumber's tape on the threads to be sure it would really grip the compression nut.
The video quality is amazing for 2011!!
You probably think everything was in black and white before 2011! You people are pathetic!
Great vid - direct, clear & to the point.
If my new 1/4 turn BrassCraft lasts 22yrs, like the old BC multiturn that it replaced (after damage), then I can't promise you a lot of repeat business, but a lot of geed word of mouth.
Seriously this is most helpful video for installing these. Best quality, easy explanation.
I bought two BrassCraft valves, both leaked from the handle no matter how much I would tighten. I ditched both and got another brand, worked fine. What a cheap quality/brand.
This video got me in the ballpark but it would be helpful to see the ferrule removal if it's stuck, possibly with a compression removal tool. Mine was too tight to pull off and I may have scored the pipe in attempting to get it off. I put on the new shutoff with the old ferrule and nut and it's got a slow drip. I will try removing ferrule with proper tool and replace with a new one, hopefully that will seal correctly.
I had the same problem. I tried to use the old ferrule/nut with the new valve and so had a leak. I bought a ferrule puller and was able to get it off, but I think I damaged the new compression valve by overtightening with the old ferrule/nut in the first place. With the all new hardware I have no leaks, but I went way tighter in that valve than the others and I'm worried about having to cut off/extend the copper pipe if I ever have to replace the valve again. The other 3 were fine, learned my lesson!
Yeah, got the old compression ring off with a puller and used the new one. I had to tighten it really tight because the old one grooved the copper. No leaks after two weeks, but the pipe will need to be cut next time.
Thanks brother. Needed this visually!
Thank you a million times. Great explanation for me to tackle a job I need to do.
Tightening only 1/2 a turn will leak for sure
Thank you! My valve is now installed.
We are glad we could help!
Having replaced exactly one of these valves (thanks to this video) I would say you may not need to de-burr (I didn't). I think you probably absolutely need a compression ring, because it seems to me that this is what keeps the assembly from leaking. Think about it -- you're not sealing the fitting, you're just sliding a few parts over the pipe that sticks out of the wall. The compression ring must be doing the job of sealing it.
That's what the brass fitting is basically
The pipe from the wall did receive the compression ring to make a seal there however the flexible line did not need a metal compression ring because the flexible line has a rubber gasket that makes the seal for the flexi-line.
You should de-burr the pipe. Not de-burring copper piping leads to water turbulence inside of the system
Great instructions.
Clear and easy to follow. Thank you.
Perfect video , thanks
Thanks a lot! Very perfect instructions!!!!
Excellent documentation.
Simple and straight forward. I especially appreciate the lack of eye candy graphics and background music.
teflon paste on ferrule and threads keeps it from sticking for easier replacement
Excellent teacher thank you
You are welcome. Hope it was helpful!
This helped a lot. Thanks a million. Gotterdone!
These fittings are the bomb. Just put one in cpvc
Nice instructions but 3 of mine leaked! So I had to redo them. I found that I have to go at least 1/2 turn.
Thank you for the video... I notice there's no need for soldering when puting valves on copper
Thank you for taking the time to explain.
Thanks, I thought you had to remove the compression nut when you had a compression fitting, but wasn't 100% sure.
thanks the oil did the trick!!
Great video.🧰👍
Do a search for "compression sleeve puller" - available at big box stores
thanks for the wonderful video.
why did not you use teflon tape in when installing the valve?
From what I understand Teflon tape would actually prevent the nut/ferrule combo from compressing properly and forming the tight seal. It works differently from a shower head or hose fitting.
Great video! Thank You !!
Nice video .
Exactly i am doing same thing on my projects.
I would add that I was on my cell phone to my wife in the bathroom in which I was replacing the valve when I turned the water on again at the street. That turned out to be a good thing, because it leaked at both the valve and at the toilet when the water came on, and she could tell me to turn it off again. Based on what she told me, I tightened things a bit more, and the second time things went fine.
Thank you so much.
great video thank you
Love your product
Do you not need to use Teflon tape when screwing metal to metal?
saved 400 dollars. thank God for dremela
If I'm replacing an existing shutoff valve, do I need to deburr and cut the pipe? I don't have much pipe to work with.
Can this compression valve be used with a steel 1/2 pipe extruding from the wall? Or does it have to be brass pipe? tx
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What do you do if their isn't enough cooper pipe coming out of the wall to cut off the old shut off valve?
I tighten my larger nut onto the valve and tighten with wrench but the whole unit (nut and valve) can still spin on the pipe. Is this supposed to tighten onto the pipe?
TY for this.
Thank you.Just what I needed
awesome tutorial!
Does anyone use Teflon tape on metal to metal connections? Is the lubricant sealant the standard these days of plague? BTW-BrassCraft is the Premier fitting for everything plumbing.
Mine is leaking between the main body and the nut attaching the turn handle. A trouble shooting video would be helpful.
Does it work with Pex (plastics) supply water line?
Is it the same process with PVC pipes?
Any tips to fix leaks? I cant get my 30" Brasscraft hose to stop dripping. It's 1/2" pipe to 1/2" compression. The compression stem behind the nut seems to keep dripping. The unit seems a little sloppy on both hoses and net getting tight enough. I have pictures but it's not letting my add them here.
Thanks
installed 4 of these and 2 failed any thoughts? Followed instructions to a T. Perpperd sanded and de-burred the pipe
How long do these valves last? Mine are 16 years, should I replace them just in case?
Thanks bro 🙏
can the compression ring shrink or the pipe expand? heat stop working in the winter now I have a leak and the ring will not fit on. only at the tip
Can someone explain (from a basic physics standpoint) how the nut keeps the valve super tight on the pipe. I just don't see how turning the nut is able to basically stick the valve to the pipe. Does it's interaction with the washer have something to do with it?
The brass ferrule (compression ring) inside expands and grips onto the pipe as you tighten. Same reason why the ferrule is a pain to remove when replacing an old valve.
Why do your connectors fail so much when I buy the connector new where it attaches to the valve like the rubber seal doesnt work
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Is this the same process for cpvc pipes? I have the metal brass compression valve connected to a cpvc pipe and it's leaking where the compression nut is located. I was under the impression that compression valves are suppose to be cemented to the cpvc pipe so tightening (and thus breaking the cemented seal) the compression nut would be a bad idea.
Is deburring optional or required?
I am wondering if these compression ring fittings can be used on poly b tubing. I am well aware of the issues with having poly b tubing, but at this time replacing all my lines is not an option. I just need to install two shut off valves underneath a bathroom sink. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Can you easily remove/replace the decorative escutcheon if it is rusted, prior to replacing the replacement valve? My plumber told me that "since a compression valve is involved there would be "lots of work, and destruction of the wall" to replace the decorative escutcheon:. I think he is lying. Could you weigh in?
Anne Arjani If you want to replace escutcheon only, it would requiring removing the valve and reinstalling it. It the valve is old or a multi turn one, replacing it with a quarter turn valve would make it worth doing and replace the escutcheon. But to replace just the escutcheon is a lot of work if the valve doesn’t need replacing.
You can remove the old one with metal snips (aviation snips) no need to remove the valve
Should have shown the part removal of the old valve. Also need to show you don't need to remove old nut on wall, just reuse.
Can I install without shut off main water ?
What if my tube is not copper but some kind of plastic?
I know this video is over 10 years old BUT it says to see packaging for installation directions, well mine says to go to the web site for that. All that my box says is all CAUTIONS! There is room in the box to print the instructions- I don’t understand why not..
tnaks man
"using the attached deburring tool" You'll have that in your back pocket.
Looks a knife would do the trick
Do you really need a compression ring? What sizes do you need? Do you need to deburr, and if so, why? Should I just take out all the cords and the valve and take them to the store to make sure I get what sizes I need? This is so unbelievably frustrating! I have no idea what I'm doing...
My contractor installed a polished brass angle stop, but didn't have the flange to cover the wall where the copper pipe comes out. He said to find a split flange. However, I can't find a polished brass one. Do you know where I can find one?
No Teflon tape?
Wouldn't need PTFE tape on a compression fitting unless you had a leak.
Those compression fittings are a REAL Pain!
Master Plumber here with 30+ years. Brass Craft. Are you certain that a 1/2 turn past hand tight is right? This will not compress the ferrule in to the pipe. This plumber and many other think your misleading the public.
turn on main water supply SLOWLY...nothing worse than opening a ball valve fast.
Alyssa longchamps i feel the same way for the 1/2 turn im pretty aggressive when tightning on a new angle stop valve but you can always do a pull test cuss you and i know theres alot of pressure on that angle stop valve.
I way over-tightened mine with the first attempt which resulted in a very slow drip leak, and a damaged pipe under the compression nut. I had to cut the pipe, solder on a new extension, and start over. My second attempt was exactly as described in the video; hand tighten, and then wrench turn a little more than half a turn more. Worked perfectly and no leak
I'm not a plumber but whenever I tighten bolts I never go by "half turn" type instructions but instead feel for the "bite" when the torque seems to have been just right. It feels like the turning stops and then mushes in just a little bit as it bites.
@@seanharris7546 Yeah, that's about right in my experience. Not sure why "deburring" the inside of the pipe is necessary, but possible they are thinking of the physics of a burr slowing down the flow or a small piece of copper getting caught in the valve. Ok, i talked myself into deburring :)
great, now I know how to do it and not pay to have it done. I thought I had to know how to solder the copper pipe.
your an idiot man soldering is pretty easy with a copper pipe too smh your how old and have absolutely no knwledge of house repair damm i wish i was your handyman id be making bank off your dumbass
very helpful video
Just open the lowest water receptacle in the house… unless it just so happens to be the one you’re working on and the water’s still draining out of it 3 hours later.
Good thing about compression fittings, pipe doesnt need to be dry to install, just open valve and let it drip while you tighten nut, than shut valve when done.
Thank you, Kevin! We are glad we could be of help. Let us know what other plumbing projects you would like us to cover in a video.
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How do you remove the original angle valve ? Mine isn't coming off
cut it off with one of the pipe cutters he has . . .or hack saw :)
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