A PLUMBING PART YOU SHOULD NEVER BUY!!

A PLUMBING PART YOU SHOULD NEVER BUY!! Flowtite valve shutoff combos like this are one of the worst plumbing parts ever made. A broken shut off valve or a leaking shut off valve can lead to a flood. Don't buy bad plumbing parts! Subscribe here :www.youtube.co...
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[@Farm_fab]

Brian, related to this, we installed a water filter at church for drinking water, and we used the included fittings for 1/4" quick connect. Unbeknownst to us is that those fittings can blow off and cause water damage. Our church kitchen was virtually destroyed, and we had to do mold remediation. The plumber replaced the plastic line with copper, and haven't had any problems since.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Oh yeah bro these things will do exactly what you just stated. Dealing with a little bit of that issue on a job at work right now. Thank you Bryant.

[@suekotchevar2765]

Chineese finger switch to brass compression valve

[@bobmiller8015]

Thanks for the very imformative video TFIG. We just had an experiance with one of these valves. We bought a new refrigerator after our 22 year old model died. The water line to the fridge uses this type of valve. We paid for delivery/removal/hookup of the new fridge. The delivery guys refused to hookup the new fridge because of the flowtite valve. They suggested we contact a plumber to replace the vavle with a threaded one and then they would come back out. A complete dissapointment with the whole situation !

[@lonniealbury6897]

Purchased a home 5 months ago, these were installed throughout the home. Just replaced all 13 of them. Can't take a chance on a flood. Did it all myself with your help Thanks!⛲

[@gojimarketingdevelopment1764]

Hello Is there a video that shows how to replace these? Thanks in advance

[@jameswendellmiller]

Builders love these because they can install them so fast.

[@edmundmeyer9810]

Thank you for your post. I have these installed throughout my home the builder put in 3years ago and a few weeks back one leaked at the crimp causing major damage to my home. I'm wondering if others have had this problem. Yes you are correct that this is "A PLUMBING PART YOU SHOULD NEVER BUY!!! "

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Oh man lots of people have issues with these. Have caused lots of water damage. I just did a couple replacement videos you should check out if your replacing yourself. Great tips.

[@jaimejane8956]

Thanks for this info. I was looking at how to remove the tubing on one of these but now I realize it's not possible because it's one piece. So for now I'll use the present tubing but will look for a plumber to replace all of the shutoff valves on the sinks and toilets. Actually, my house was built in 2017 and the washing machine lines were leaking, the plumber said all of these houses have cheap plastic valves. He had to cut into the drywall to replace them but big props to this guy for replacing the drywall piece perfectly. It made mudding very simple.

[@shrugrug7172]

These were installed on the house I recently bought. Man, I was confused when I had to interact with one of these but this sounds like I should replace all of my valve shutoffs when the traditional ones.

[@johnwojcik8419]

Mine are 19 years old. And still working. I do plan on replacing though. Don’t want to push my luck.

[@derrickjohnson9333]

they're in EVERY mass produced home development in FL. I'd estimate their are millions.

[@stevesproul3744]

Thanks for the tip brother. We don’t want to buy anything to make the plumber mad 😂 Loving the variety of content Brian keep up the great work cause this is your year brother

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you Steve! We are trying over here! Always grateful!

[@fcg243]

I have these all over my home that was built in 2013. After 11 yrs they’re now starting to pop out all over the house so I will be replacing all of them soon. Glad I saw this video so I already ordered a few braided ones to replace them all over the house.

[@ravneiv]

Love how the design means when you're trying to shut it off you're also pulling the joint apart

[@PEEZYMUSIC]

Are you able to disconnect the hose from the cheap flowtite valve ??

[@yoyobeam1269]

Thanks fix it guy, I was just about to replace with the same thing. I will upgrade to the proper thing thanks to you.

[@richardthomas1743]

Unfortunately it is a cheap plastic world that we are in right now. Sometimes we all learn the hard way that quick and easy is not always the best way to do things. Thanks for educating us about these inferior products Brain.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yeah I’m glad that these are on their way out Richard. There are so many in houses still these videos should help a lot of people. Thank you!

[@mrs.believenme7371]

I have them in both of my bathrooms the valve line is coming from the floor to the tank and I'm having to change it out in 1 of my bathrooms, so I'm trying to do it my self I basically no what to do but I jus needed to see some one do it , so thank u so much for this video 😊

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I’ve done a few videos on these valves at this point. It is pretty easy with the right tools. This one was done on pex and should help you out. So glad we could help. Best Way To Remove A Flowtite Valve Ever! kzbin.info/www/bejne/opXRg3afmdufd9k

[@COO113]

Been struggling to take one off the past couple days. I do the whole CCW/pull method and it won't budge. Doesn't help that it's in a cramped area too.

[@scotts.8460]

Thanks for the info, I would have never known. Thanks for learning me something. : )

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome! Thats what its all about. Stay tuned. I have more videos coming out with these troublesome things.

[@DIVINEGUIDANCE2KINGS19V25]

Thanks for sharing! Was very helpful! Save me time and money!Thanks for sharing! was very helpful! Save me time and money!

[@HisWayHomestead]

makes sense to me... thanks for the heads up... i've never seen those, but would probably not bought those anyway...

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Mainly contractor grade. Trying to save money where they can. Thank you Commander! Hope you have been well!

[@brittblanton8342]

Hey thanks for the great information I had never seen anything like that before and I definitely wouldn’t use it.👍

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Good thing you have not seen these before Britt! They are bad design that causes a lot of heart ache. Hope all is well!

[@jacksplumbingvideos7147]

I hate those things, they are a pain to service, There is no need to have the two parts built together. Thanks for teaching people about the issues with these.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Just got to get em out of there! Such a headache! I totally agree with you! Thanks Jack!

[@williamdavis9562]

@Jacks Plumbing Videos, the fact they have their parts built together is pure and utter insanity.

[@kbsanders]

My house has these Accor press on valves installed. I just installed a bidet on the toilet, which uses a T connection on the tank. That has caused the shutoff valve hose to kink a bit more than I would like. Do you think there is any harm in rotating the press-on fitting slightly clockwise to take some of the kink out of the hose?

[@medbal2989]

I can't install my new faucet because these things... I hate flowtite! Thanks for the video

[@Dave-ld3dr]

I bought a new rv trailer last year & this is installed on my toilet.I had never seen one before.I immediately told myself next year it’s getting replaced.I do believe the hose is the same size as well.Can you make a quick video on how to replace these & what new angle stop I should replace it with & a new hose.Thanks.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yep. I am going to be making a couple of different videos removing these for different types of pipe. It will be coming up soon. Thank you.

[@Dave-ld3dr]

Thanks I have enjoyed your videos so far & have learned from you.I think those shut offs might be an rv thing because they are cheap I certainly wouldn’t want one in my house.The trailer is all Pex B & the shutoffs to the hot water tank are proper angle stops so I don’t know why this was used for the toilet.I better check when the season opens if those crappy ones are under my sinks.If so they are coming out.If there are proper stops under the sinks then someone made a bad repair.

[@substance1]

I don't want to spoil the fun, but I have these Flowtite valves in my home and I have never had an issue over 20 years with them. I'm not trying to say they are great, but just telling you my situation. The problem is if you live in a place that has a lot calcium in the water like Florida, that can make it so you can't pull it to shut off the water.

[@CT9905.]

I highly Agree!

[@normrodriguez9306]

I approve this message, flowtight valves are the worst design ever, builders buy these in bulk because they're cheap and fast to install, complete trash!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

A man that has experienced the pains of flow tight! Problems waiting to happen.

[@danoliver7161]

@@ThatFixItGuy ever make a video on how to remove/replace them?

[@jgardner4033]

great info! thanks for the video!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your so welcome! Thank you for the support.

[@betsyh403]

My idiot apartment complex uses these. My toilets been running incessantly for weeks and I’m like how do I turn the water OFF?!

[@zsynhgd]

Thank you so much! Too bad that I have such Flowtite valve shutoff combos and it had cause flloding in my home!

[@Tiredmamaof7]

Man this is what I'm having to replace for 2 sinks in math bath along with toilet, guest bath sink along with toilet, and kitchen sink. It does cause a lot of damage to the homeowner of not caught in time. Thanks for the info!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Have you found a good way to remove? I’m trying to get time to shoot a video on the way I do it just curious on how others do it as well.

[@Tiredmamaof7]

Not really. But from what I have researched every single person does it differently. So I'm not sure which is the right way, ya know? I did find one video with the exact push down valves and got the info of what I needed from that. But for some reason I feel I like I could trust you more. You seem to know alot about this type of stuff. If you do get around to doing a video of replacing the valve please please let me know. I appreciate your comment and your help!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I’m going to start working on these videos later today hopefully. I will let you know once I get them done

[@Tiredmamaof7]

That is so awesome! I can't wait to see it! I've already replaced my today, I just hope and pray it's right, and won't give out on me bc of something I did wrong. But so far, I have no leaks and everything seems to be working just fine as of now. I still want to watch the video you do, just to give me a peace of mind. Lolol. Good luck to you, thanks for your videos and your comments! It's much appreciated!!

[@Tiredmamaof7]

Update: I had a huge incident this morning. One of my daughters came running in about 430 to 5 this a.m. yelling that the kitchen was flooding! And oh boy! Was it ever flooded! My hot water valve popped off. I don't know why it did, or how it did? But I did everything the video said to do that I watched for my exact kind. We did have to let the faucet drip over night bc of the temps getting to freezing points. Do you think by letting it drip over night that, that had something to do with it? Anyhow it is 1042a.m. as of now and I'm still cleaning water. I just hope and pray there isn't no water damange 🤦 if you have any ideas on to why it did this please let me know. Thanks a bunch!

[@CubicIronPyrite]

Replacing Flowturds this weekend, which is how I found your video. Can confirm, they are doggy poo.

[@N.I.C.K.]

My builder did flowtite everywhere (15 connections) and I plan to replace them. 1. Do you know how solid the white line is on the flowtite one piece connector? Ours is rubbing against something under the sink and has a little indentation on it. I plan to replace that one first, but just wanted your opinions on how solid that white line is on the flowtite? Thanks

[@deltapsiphi1]

It funny you say this..I just bought a new single family home and they installed this on the kitchen sink.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I’m sure they are common because they are cheap.

[@gojimarketingdevelopment1764]

How do I replace the ones that have integrated shutoff with the supply line?

[@jaredkean7841]

15K subs dood check that out! Ive been working a lot and havent been able to keep up but i had to stop by. Almost to 20k!! Keep goin

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you Jared! This train keeps a Movin! 20k is pretty wild to me.

[@michealterhune1200]

I bye the stainless steel one never had a problem

[@Angelfams]

I removed three of these used for my toilets. Now I'm halfway through removing Qest plastic shut off valves. They're also very terrible.

[@jayashkumar5941]

This is the second one for the basement bat. kzbin.infoUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great

[@jameswendellmiller]

My house built 2015 has these. Nice thing is that they scratch and mar your copper stub outs. Then i wonder why my brass shutoffs keep leaking. Next time I'll just cut it off and have a shorter stub out.

[@scout1672]

What do you recommend my valves are frozen because of hard water

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I recommend 1/4 turn style anglestops. I would replace what you got. new valves and supply lines. Good chance you never worry about them again.

[@scout1672]

@@ThatFixItGuy Thanks I will make note of that great information. Thanks

[@closetrunner]

I’m literally sitting in front of my toilet with one of these installed. I just needed to replace the supply line and just figured out it’s all one piece. So back to Lowe’s I go to buy a new valve. 😭

[@ThatFixItGuy]

How did it go for you?

[@closetrunner]

@@ThatFixItGuy we decided to call a plumber. The original install from the builder has been a nightmare so a simple toilet replacement has already taken a week. Now we will just pay a plumber. The sad part is, we’ve replaced our other toilets with no issues. 🤣

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Sorry to hear that. Builder grade bad installs are the worst. There are times when calling a plumber is the right move and this sounds like that time. You know you can do it from the last time, don’t let one crappy plumbing stop you in the future. Plumbing sucks sometimes. You can always reach out to me on Facebook and video chat with questions. Happy to help if I can.

[@maine9319]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊 new subscriber. Hope your channel becomes successful

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you for the kind works. I hope it continues to grow and we can help more people!

[@goldgeologist5320]

Okay my house has this junk. How do I remove with out damage to the pex? The contractor did not leave me hardly any pipe stubbed out of the wall so cutting off the end is not an option.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I just did a video that we explain it for ya. You got this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opXRg3afmdufd9k

[@HuserHelpers]

As always. Great advice

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you Jason! Love seeing you still for that tractor out helping people!

[@oldarkie3880]

I just had to replace less than 10 year old fridge that had compressor fail. Then I find that I can not put a new water line to icemaker because this cheap crimped fitting is there. Now I have another repair because of cheap parts.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Oh man i totally get it. I have a couple of videos on replacing these valves. Marks it pretty quick with no pipe damage.

[@juangarza4303]

This is concerning. I have these in my house and the one under the kitchen sink is leaking. Not sure how I should go about that.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZjHgaRmasqkm68

[@williamdavis9562]

I purchased a house that had these on every fixture in the house. Removing them is an outright nightmare.

[@nona4622]

I'm in the same boat. What did you replace them with?

[@juniorcrimebreakers2807]

​@@nona4622 same here. Trying to replace kitchen faucet and removing these are a nightmare.

[@Fred70115]

I got an estimate to replace 13 of these things. The plumber wanted $2,300 to replace them from a pex B system.

[@Scrubrebel]

Those things have the best warranty in the business. 10 years parts and labor! I have seen them hold over 2000 psi. BTW they were out before sharkbite.

[@SW-ed2fg]

I have these in my new build home and it caused water damage to my floating floors in my home 😟

[@bababuyiekaban7942]

These things are total garbage, what a rip off! Thank you for the post!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yeah I agree. I hope lots of people see this and know what they are dealing with.

[@rocketstar9067]

I find those shut off valves in Maronda, Ryan,Wayne homes all the time, I get called when they blow apart. Not sure why people continue to buy those 3 homes when they are made cheap and plumbing falls apart in 1 year

[@hongdo9098]

I just bought the house and I crazy with them

[@dobriygoodwin87]

Just spent 3 hours removing one of this! Someone installed it to vertical pipes!😢

[@jefferycherrysr6568]

They are in my daughter's house and they keep turning the water off on its own, so we are going to have to change these asap

[@sherrivance2827]

My whole place I rent have these at every faucet I'm not having a leak issue at the valve their itself my problem is after a year of living here I'm having both the hot and cold leak from the little fitting band at the top of the hose where it screws onto the faucet I have always been someone who can repair this stuff myself I have never seen this type of valve before I think this is going to be the one and only time that I actually let the maintenance guy into my house unless someone can tell me is there a way that I can repair this line without even touching this flow tite valve and I'm afraid I already know the answer because it looks like it's all one piece feeling so disgruntled and discouraged right now

[@mechanicmike2858]

I'm gonna put this in my NEVER buy cart ... Mean while I have 6 or 8 of them .... Lol I'm just giving you a hard time .. yeah them look cheesey at best

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Lol! Marketing is an interesting drug. I went to work this morning and told only of the plumbers I work with that I bought a bunch of these and you should have seen the look on his face. Then I explained about the educational motivation.

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

My girlfriend knows to use two hands while pulling or pushing

[@chrisnaden]

Flow-tight valves are criminal. I have them all over my house. Now, I need to install a new sink and my bathroom. So, I'm forced to remove this valve and install a regular valve.

[@LHolland124]

These are under my kitchen sink. I hate them! My hot water flow hardly comes out! Maintenance guy just said push it in. I can hardly get it to move!

[@d1ddyp0p]

My house has these installed :( they haven’t failed but ugh

[@addamalbright9122]

The interal pointed piece with the O'ring broke off and plugged a customers water pipeline. Verify expensive. Don't use.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yes sir! Thank you for your comment.

[@coleenwarren6102]

They are horrible couldn’t figure out why I had no water going into dishwasher, valve popped and no water. Valve was in bathroom. Yikes

[@achilleze]

saw a high-end house with this shit installed everywhere. It's disgusting how these people cut corners.

[@jamesturner4257]

I’m going to replace all of them in my house.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

You got this. I did a few videos on replacing them and think I have an easy method with a ratcheting tubing cutter

[@Pizza-gb1ch]

@5:05 That's user error and has nothing to do with product design when installing plumber fails follow simple instructions.

[@asuchemist3371]

🤦🏽‍♂️ all my faucets

[@nicolew2592]

Tell this to home builders 😒

[@blublum7916]

Never buy a Ryan home. If you do, get ready to have to replace half the hardware. They probably saved $200 in total. Now I gotta go around and replace these and many other things.

[@franka.6227]

Our new home in an upscale neighborhood put this garbage in. Hate them!

[@muskepticsometimes9133]

Hate those things. Hard to operate in tight area.

[@michealterhune1200]

Water supply line is fine but this type hell no

[@mpasaa]

Our house is over 25 years old with ACCOR valves on everything....never had leaks or problems so maybe it was a poor install or an idiot plumber who can't turn a wrench ...just saying. Can't say these are junk when they have lasted for this long my friend.... sorry....maybe people are screwing around with these valves causing failure.... Our pipes are the PVC not copper. For copper I would definitely use solvent angle stops but, again, these DO WORK . If you put it on wrong that's the fault of the person NOT valve....you can also put valves on copper/pvc incorrectly if you don't use inserts in the PVC or don't use the primer & cement correctly.....you wouldn't say the valves stink.... it's the fault of the installer. Again....25 years is a pretty good record in our case and removing them is easy.... I see videos where they didn't cut the line before turning counter clockwise which tells me they didn't read the instructions....makes me wonder if these people ever read directions on any product before attempting install....

[@nujxad]

Ryans homes uses these and they are horrible

[@skimask5049]

man nothing wrong with those.. lived in a house 30 years no issues

[@MrCraigspencer]

Cracker jack prize quality.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Totally! Thanks for watching.

[@SniperUSMC]

Those are complete and total garbage, my tightwad builder used this garbage. If the good ones cost enough to make or break the builder, maybe he shouldn't be a builder. The good ones are not that expensive!

[@demomanjunkremovaltx]

Well unfortunately these were installed in my home WORSE DESIGN EVER !!!

[@Karicar90]

Well shit!

[@guitarstar717]

My brand new Home the builder Taylor Morrison Builder has these installed on our toilets. SMH.