Get Hot and Cold Water to an Outdoor Shower | Part 2 | DIY Plumbing!

[@AprilWilkerson]

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[@markwilson4696]

With that shallow trench, you might consider putting the PEX in PVC pipe to keep errant shovels from cutting the PEX lines. Retrofit a guard by cutting a piece of pipe lengthwise.

[@kevinfoster4862]

You should cover the vertical pex lines coming from the house with painted PVC, or something to protect them UV and a string trimmer.

[@andrewfreeman88]

The vertical wood board covers them pretty well.

[@tomtillman]

This is the best design I've ever seen for outdoor showers. The little bench sets it apart from other designs.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like it!

[@begelston]

Fantastic project and outcome! I would add a cover to hide the pipes along the wall that blends in with the siding.

[@IncognitoVideosInc]

I used two frost proof spigots that way it can be easily disconnected and drained, can be multi purposes for other things besides the shower as well, and doesn’t look like such a hack job visually from outside the house

[@Malandrin]

pex isnt supposed to be in direct contact with the sunlight and uv, should cover up that exposed pex from the wall to the buried part

[@murc111]

I thought the same, but knowing her, she already has plans to build a little enclosure around it.

[@MrMichaeljab]

I noticed that in Part 1, but didn't comment on it since I was sure she was going to make sure the PEX was all covered in Part 2.

[@dddaddydylan5692]

Wow! What a great video! Thank you for the time and energy you gave to create it. This is what excellence looks like!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@khobydawson2057]

So as a plumber this is very good but I noticed you backed off the Teflon when you were adjusting the shower head now there's a chance that can leak since you turned it anticlockwise and you should of ran copper on the outside till you went underground then go to pex or are you going to be covering the pipes up the wall up because pex doesn't go well in uv

[@jimmypalmisano9116]

Counter clockwise??

[@harmsworthcharles3261]

Another intresting project from Mrs Wilkerson. Intresting because : Very good explanations Just says what needs to be sayed Good filming I recomend this DIY channel Thumb up from France Take care and stay safe .

[@AprilWilkerson]

Many thanks!

[@snatcher420]

Thinking of doing this to rinse off from my pool. But just going to hook it up to a propane on demand tank in a box on a pole. Or just attach it to the outside wall of shower.

[@user-yb5cy2sz6g]

You can add an outdoor deep sink for gardening.

[@TheHumbleCarpenter]

So cool!!!!

[@hhazelton4391]

I have yet to be 'un-impressed'....keep up the excellent work. I love all your videos and have used many of the things you have shown,taught and done yourself. Thanks from Virginia. Hal

[@AprilWilkerson]

Aw thanks! Glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@ANDYYANKEE]

Really Nice Outdoor Shower! Reminds me of the one on Green Acres!🤣

[@warlok9]

I'm very impressed how much you've grown as a contractor and a channel! Really impressive work. I watch your stuff all the time. I'm sure you saw the other comments about the PEX not being UV resistant. I just learned this myself this year. It would make a good video showing how to correct that!

[@thekiwinomad]

Great video, thank you. Personally I would have done it all in copper pipe, copper fittings and lagged it all. A soldered copper joint is less likely to leak them some of crimp pex fittings, well from experience anyways.

[@steveharris795]

Thank you 😊

[@mattmcmaniac]

You packed a lot of info and tips into that nine and half minutes. Thanks!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sddiymakeitworthit7512]

Beautiful workpiece

[@rschelp1]

Might want to consider adding a backflow preventer on the cold water valve to prevent tainted water from getting into you houses drinking water. Just a thought. Nice video .. thanks for sharing a lot of great idea's.

[@MrMichaeljab]

Yes, A backflow preventer is required by code where I live.

[@Richard-1469]

Are you not concerned about UV exposure to the PEX?

[@tomtillman]

Yeh, it will break for sure. I had some exposed pex, and after about a year, stepping on it caused it to give me an unscheduled shower.

[@scottwillis5434]

Really want UV protection for the PEX, and where I live it seems better to have thick insulation for freeze protection, perhaps heat tape (does that work for PEX? Maybe on an outer galvanized protector?). I'd go deeper with the trench and put cheap concrete paver blocks and surveyor's tape over the pipes. First person doing e.g. landscaping who chunks their shovel into the ground...

[@xmassan20906]

Nicely done. After yard work, this would be great to have instead of tracking dirt all over the house.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Exactly! My folks love theirs and after a day of working in the hot weather on the property it is so refreshing!

[@jimyoung7090]

Another comment in the UV parade. A couple of years ago I replaced my pipes with PEX from the meter to the house, switched to iron pipe where I came out of the ground and into the house then switched back to PEX inside the house. Outdoor utility sink got plumbed with iron pipe then went back underground and switched back to PEX for the backyard, hose bibs came above ground with iron pipe. I've got no UV worries. I think just a box (maybe galvanized steel?) would enough to protect your exposed PEX. UV is the only drawback I know of with PEX. Wish I had seen your PEX crimping tips 2 years ago, would have used a lot less profanity. Jim Y

[@LilyRoseMyrtleAndMarigold08]

Love it!

[@HeyLookWhatICanDo]

This is so much better than the ideas I was kicking around! Thanks for making such a luxury accessible!

[@AprilWilkerson]

You're so welcome! I just love it! Thanks for watching.

[@GLVeneer]

Great job April, this is such great information and step by step instructions that anyone can follow. We just became aware of your channel and love what you're doing!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@paulkolodner2445]

I see a tiny problem. To drain the lines, you turn off the water underneath the sink, open the drain valves and turn on the shower. This will drain the lines going to the shower, but not the lines coming from the inside. You need to install valves inside the sink vanity to let air into those lines for drainage.

[@joonasfi]

I think she can drain the line coming from house by opening the master bathroom faucet after shutting off master lines in house for cold and hot lines?

[@paulkolodner2445]

@@joonasfi That should work, but I would prefer to do it all from the bathroom vanity and not involve the rest of the house.

[@acemannotsomeother]

@@joonasfi the shot off valves are not arranged as you think. The house supply would have to be off to vent from the sink. A better solution would be a extra valve in the shower branch that could be used to blow air through the lines.

[@JWLamey]

April - I enjoy your videos. As a Canadian, I would include a blowout port so that you could use compressed air to blow out lines for winter. Great job!

[@jenniferoviawe]

I'm so proud of you. I feel like a mama!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! And thank you for watching.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Looks great April. Sure will be handy to have one. Thanks for sharing with us, Fred.🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great! Thanks for watching.

[@mrfender5001]

@@AprilWilkerson why do you only reply to praise comments instead of one's that tell you what you did wrong. Only replies to the comments that say your so wonderful 👏

[@Guavajelly08]

I’m so inspired!!!!! You’re so talented!!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Aw thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Starting out, I didn't know anything but built upon my confidence, experience and tool accumulation. I bought my first tools from yard sales and pawn shops, buying only the tool I needed, then saving for the next one. I learning from my mistakes along the way but if I can do it, anyone can. Enjoy the build. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanmaddry768]

There are more than 2 types of crimping with pex. Check out uponor or wirsbo, Aquapex ect. The actual "crimp" ring is made from the same material as the pipe and gets stretched open before install

[@sherryjohnson6040]

Absolutely beautiful I love it

[@OhioTravelswithKris]

Love all your projects

[@wrodgers21]

Great video but what about the Uponor system for pex?

[@Malandrin]

I was thinking about that, but couldn't remember the name!!! I remember Handeeman using that system on his new house

[@kubtastic]

Plumbing lines in soil and no backflow preventer!

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

That's a very good feature.

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

I like your "Freeze Test" April! Here in Michigan I definitely have to be concerned about colder temps. I'm surprised PEX did not break too. Very Interesting Video!!!

[@augustreil]

That shower is awesome, great job and thumbs up !

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@williamgasser7834]

Amazing job April

[@JasonFleckDaHawaiianViking]

Cool project! curious how it will be after awhile with all the water just draining on a grassy area? might be a mud pit after awhile...

[@engdarfatgalalyelectrical1076]

Your information is beautiful and helpful I hope to be health and safety

[@_Merica_USA]

Another great video Ms April

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you!

[@Hubjeep]

Very nice! As far as I know red/white/red pex is all the same (except color).

[@NiHaoMike64]

Have you considered a solar thermal collector for hot water?

[@MaruNoNamae]

install a proximity alarm, an " neighbors drone alert" ^.^

[@kentshrader6616]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for sharing! Keep your videos coming!

[@codyalexander9470]

This is very cool would be a great idea if you had a pool or something

[@chibanix1347]

the valves you used are very fragile if your water is hard (limestone) then they will freeze and it will be very difficult to operate and if the handles are plastic they don't age well and brake very easily.

[@appliedprivacy]

Yup, always splurge on the good valves.

[@stephenridenour6812]

You make it look easy!!! Great work!

[@heaven-is-real]

Great minds think alike. I Love the content so far. (Especially the folding Adirondack chair.)

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like them!

[@allanandkilde8383]

Hi April. Excellent video. I never knew pex was so strong. Looking forward to seeing future projects. Good job.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@whereiskatiedoane]

I love this, but what if it's reall off-grid and all you have is a hose to run to a tankless water heater, but you also want cold water?

[@LexShares]

Great project - I am curious if you've run into any issues since the build? Would you do anything differently if you did this again? Is it to code/ legal plumbing to "T" into the plumbing under the sink? thanks!

[@premvideos4172]

you or my inspiration

[@MTBAlex]

Very nice and simple

[@emotionalmodels8463]

Thank you!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@vickc4422]

You’re a boss!

[@kezzywanyoro]

Love it, Thanks for sharing.

[@jonleone777]

Can you do this same setup but off grid style with no access to house water.

[@SoulFU2]

Looks great April, love the videos!

[@jeepxj]

I'm not aware of pex that is UV stable. you're allowed 90 days usually. you will def want to cover it up so it doesnt break down.

[@LarsSveen]

I could be wrong, but I think pex will degrade when exposed to sunlight for long periods. I live in CA and some of my plumbing and my water heater are outside under a covered porch. I had a contractor replace a broken line and I asked about having pex installed because I thought it might be cheaper and faster. He said since it was exposed to UV, pex couldn't be used, so we went with copper instead (original pipes are iron). Maybe that's pex-a or something? Anyway, something to think about.

[@compubyte2010]

YOU are correct, and it does NOT take a LONG time to destroy the Pex Tubing.. IT can be used Outside, Just needs to ALWAYS be covered from UV and Sunlight !!

[@garrettdesantis9421]

Great video!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@dddube12]

Great info, and a very nice project!!!!

[@markbrown1591]

Thats better than my regular shower.

[@traviscarroll911]

thanks

[@fredflickinger643]

Great job!

[@poppacore6433]

Hey April - have you done any videos on making a gravel pad of any variety, yet? I'd love to see how you approach it.

[@redrockliving2131]

Love your video. What shower valve did you use?

[@eh42]

Are sharkbite style connectors permitted by Texas code? I do the odd diy plumbing in my house, and let me tell you - I'm not going back to sweating / soldering copper. For the extra cost of the fittings, the hassle of maintaining my pipe soldering skills so the joints don't leak is worth it!

[@Fencearmor]

Looks GREAT! What an awesome idea.

[@scottsimpey2965]

That looks awesome April. I would love to have something like that but unfortunately it wouldn’t be able to be used for half of the year since I live in Vermont lol. Another great project.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Oh my! Yes, in Texas it can practically be used year around, especially with having hot water. My folk's only wanted the cold well water so only uses theirs in hot summer months. Thanks for watching.

[@denisepoteat7856]

Did you or could you tell us what shower head, shower handle, and shower equipment you used. We have been buying the outside shower whole silver unit and they are cheap and break easy,

[@karenmanager1350]

Are you burying that PEX directly in the dirt trench or are you protecting it in some way?

[@Grunt49]

Great job as always!

[@jerrydemas2020]

April, Have you checked to make sure the calking does not degrade the pex? plastics and some chemicals don't play wall together!

[@eric24066]

I would love a set of your plans

[@AprilWilkerson]

Below description of Video, I leave a Link to the Plans. Click on Show More and scroll down. Thanks for watching.

[@eric24066]

Ordered it thank u

[@cabman86]

We got down to 5 degrees this year and for 4 days in N Louisiana. I got lucky that none of mine busted. It's all pex

[@userbosco]

@2:20 "should it ever freeze in Texas".... Now that's funny! Great video, really like your content... just wish I had sponsors for my home projects (other than my bank account) :-P

[@JV-pu8kx]

I have seen a third method for connecting PEX. Seen it on This Old House. The tool stretches the open end, insert fitting, and a sleeve is placed over the joint.

[@MrMichaeljab]

Yes PEX expansion fitting do not require any metal ring or clamp, and they are great for tight spaces where you cannot get a crimping tool in.

[@stanleykeith6969]

April, will it get muddy after awhile around the shower. Can you make a trench and fill it with gavel and let the water run away from the shower base.

[@AprilWilkerson]

It won't be used all day long or even daily so if I see a problem, I'll handle it then. Thanks for watching.

[@nathanarnoldy7549]

Wonder if the damp under the deck will attract snakes?

[@kalijuri]

they have portable hot water heaters for camping which would work great at your parents.

[@AprilWilkerson]

My Mom doesn't want hot water. She only uses it during the hot Texas summers after working out on the property. She feels the cold well water is refreshing when all yucky. Thanks for watching.

[@tim_bbq1008]

What did you do for drainage of the dirty water? Rocks and sand? or just let it run onto the grass?

[@AprilWilkerson]

It soaks right in the grass and soil and dries in no time in this hot Texas weather. It's not like it's used daily or multiple times a day.

[@isaactalley2819]

So I hate to bother, but you’re my favorite diyer and I was wondering if you could make a video on sink and bath plumbing basics?? You’re one of the main KZbinrs I watch to train myself at my maintenance manager job hana

[@faviopozo810]

muy vueno

[@dawnstewart]

You are amazing. Love your videos. thank you

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like them!

[@markspencerlogan]

Perhaps I am overlooking something but it seems to me that it would be difficult to drain from your low point without a means to vent.

[@NGinuity]

2:15 - should it ever freeze in Texas.... [February Intensifies] LOL

[@garydargan6]

What was the white paste you used to seal the pipe threads? It looks much easier than using Teflon tape.

[@nealwright5630]

Beautiful! The only thing I would have done is put another wall on the outside right that comes back to the center of the front pad in order to add a little more privacy. My girls would require that. ;)

[@dave_dennis]

The first time when you said , “should it ever freeze here in Texas” made me laugh so hard. I think last February just seems like a bad nightmare for all of us now. Couldn’t have been real. Great tip on Solidworks. I was not aware of this and will definitely pull the trigger on it.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Last Feb was certainly a nightmare! It was a once in a lifetime freeze to be sure. Thanks for watching.

[@Denise-h3m]

What was your total cost on materials?

[@davidgulbransen6801]

No love for PEX A, huh? PEX B is what you’re using (uses the crimp-type fittings). PEX A uses expansion fittings and is supposed to be even slightly better than PEX B at freeze resiliency. Either way, as others said, PEX degrades with UV, so it should be covered there above ground. Running the PEX bare below grade also makes me pretty nervous, so I’d recommend others consider additional protection for the PEX if running it below grade like this. I also think part of what makes PEX great is that you don’t need to do so many fittings which introduce bottlenecks and also (more importantly) opportunities for leaks. While 90 degree corners and vertical/horizontal runs like you did under the sink look nice, it creates more effort and introduces unnecessary failure points 🤷‍♂️

[@KevinNichols222]

I use Pex A...and the UV rating on for it is even less than Pex B. :). I've even used it as the main 3/4" water supply line from the meter, but I sleeve it in 2" PVC. If the supply line ever needed to be replaced, it could be slid into the 2" PVC without digging.

[@JCWren]

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[@nk2rnl]

What about the water run off under the shower? If left as is, isn't there moisture build up under the shower?

[@AprilWilkerson]

No, we live in Texas where it's an oven most of the year. It soaks in and dries very quickly. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffreykparker]

Thanks for another excellent and useful video, April. I scrolled through the notes and comments and may have missed it, but what's the make and model of the shower mixing valve you installed? Thanks again!

[@إيفانحسبالله]

Hi April, what design software are you using?

[@FrankTheTank417]

What was that white goop you put on the shower head pipe before screwing on the shower head (8:07)? Some liquid Teflon tape?