bad water leak in shower wall

[@luuckyc729]

I was literally about to cry until I seen your video. My son was frantically yelling that water was coming from the wall’s bottom while I was showering. I didn’t know what to do. Things have already been going horribly wrong and I was about to completely breakdown thinking that life was getting worse. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video. It saved me from a complete meltdown.

[@bbm8873417]

That tool you used really takes care of business,all the time your narrating and explaining everything in detail.Your a class act,Great Video Steve

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Bernard Sobbe i try my best

[@swooshnyboy]

Newbie apprentice plumber here. Just ordered one of these tools right after watching this vid, really seems like it can come in handy. Great videos Steve I'm learning a lot from them

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Eddie Classik thanks for watching and good luck with your schooling

[@joem5643]

Wish I new about that tool when my shower arm broke in the wall. Could of avoided the big job of cutting and soldering pipe and repairing Sheetrock. Just ordered one on Amazon, thanks for another great video Steve.

[@jonhexom8310]

That internal pipe wrench is a great little tool. Saves a lot of hassle. Nice work, Steve.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Jon Hexom yes its handy and saves me a bunch of time

[@randykocian4738]

That's quite a handy tool. Made short work of that job. I liked that tightening extender piece with the channel locks. Fits right in there. That tool keeps paying dividends. Good video, Steven.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Randy Kocian ya that tool has made me a ton of money over the years

[@pmfmpls]

Gotta tell you- my cat watches these videos with me. She truly watches! When the screw dropped out and fell to the floor of the shower,she looked down on the floor at my house for it! The bunny at the end was a giant treat for her!!

[@progressplumbing5203]

I use rubber strap wrench to tighten the shower arms , it is safe for protecting the Crome finish and give good grip.

[@jackthompson8179]

two broken shower arms in one week ? that tool pays for itself ! great video as always !!!!!!!!!!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+jack thompson i use this tool a lot paid for it self many years ago

[@Fireship1]

Any time you can use a specialty tool to avoid breaking tile or cutting drywall, it's a good day! Great job Steve!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Fireship1 this tool saves the day many times for me

[@LakeNipissing]

At 7:37 when re-installing the round cover plate, is it always OK to re-use the gasket, or can it be crushed and allow for water to get into the wall? You didn't show or mention it in this video.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+LakeNipissing as long as there is a gasket i am good with it i have them in the truck if needed

[@arniegrote319]

Nice Repair Steve, Thank goodness for that tool.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Arnie Grote its a handy tool for sure ,next level

[@mitchellpurelife]

Great job! I love that internal pipe wrench!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+mitchellpurelife its a life saver

[@weedandwine]

I've got the same tool in my collection. It comes in handy now and then. Had that same sort of call a few times.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+weedandwine always good to have the proper tool when needed

[@solo-boots]

That may fix the issue but what about water damage or mold inside the wall?

[@JAMESJJEFFERS]

Steve have to say Thank You for Outstanding Vids Brother. Very Informative as well as Entertaining. Even when I don't have any plumbing problems they are great to make someone's day better with laughter. You gotta be a kick after a few beers. Blessings from Jersey 😉👍

[@stevenlavimoniere]

I appreciate that!

[@xxrodneyxx]

That journeyman lives on. Nice work Steve.

[@ultimateheatingcoolingserv9310]

Another great fix Steve good work

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Ultimate heating & cooling services she is working again

[@jacobingram8152]

What's that tool called you used to unscrew that broken peice off?

[@carlosraxon8559]

Awesome job and awesome tool Steve Lavimoneare

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Carlos Raxon thanks man

[@chadmoser8109]

Funny how those Simmons faucets are popular up your way, I never run into them around here in Pa...you work on those all the time i see

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Chad Moser yes symmons are very popular up my way good valves i believe

[@openskies2615]

I'm not clear. Was there a leak and from what valves? The shower head and the handle? How could you tell it was leaking from there? Did you detect water in both valves? Seems like with that level of flooding you would still need to open it up and dry it out. Mold?

[@LexVance]

Steve , I've got to have one of those internal pipe wrenches. How about one of those in the give away goodie bag!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Lex Vance i try to keep my giveaways simple so anyone can use the stuff..

[@LexVance]

+steven lavimoniere Well send me one since you got a few. LoL! It'll look great on the dirty maintenance show. I'll be sure to give you a shout out & link your channel.

[@wk5181]

Great video really. Wondering how difficult would it be if the valve itself leaks?

[@HVACUncensored]

Nice Video Steve!! That tool is pretty neat.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Gil Cavey Jr comes in handy ,

[@71dembonesTV]

Nice save! I have a set of nipple extractors that just drive in with a hammer and you twist it out the same way. No moving parts. The tool you used looks like it would work in more situations!

[@EPA00]

Nice repair Steve

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+kapkosta its up and fixed for now

[@Kemp35712]

I love those internal pipe wrench..looks like a life saver

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+John Kemp it sure is a life saver

[@stanhankins3175]

I have bought several tools after watching you use them.

[@Jonathan-hq8od]

I have a question that I can’t find the answer too anywhere. I’m tiling an old shower wall that was plaster n lathe. The holes in the plaster around the faucet knobs are too big and the plaster has crumbled away leaving no wall behind. How do I patch that so I can tile over it? Thanks.

[@teh60]

Good fix Steve, I like that tool. I have to get one now.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+teh60 good idea

[@billwest5330]

What’s the name of the Special tool?

[@gekkedirkie]

nice repair, Steve

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+gekkedirkie no more leaks

[@jasongreek4612]

Seems like a lot of the shower valves you come across are symmons. Are they the most common down there? Up here we usually only see them in some commercial applications. Moen P.O.S.-itemp are everywhere around here.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Jason Greek i am not a fan of moen never had been

[@allhoursmaintenance3022]

That tool seems to pay for itself. Good work.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+All Hours Maintenance its paid for for sure

[@MikeJones-ch3sj]

that tool is a life saver. who's the manufacturer of that tool? I want to get the same one.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Mike Jones wilde

[@harrydickson4575]

Fantastic job Steve

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Harry Dickson thanks harry for the loyal support over the years

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Those Wilde internal pipe wrench tools are pretty spendy, but when you need one, nothing else will do.

[@nickmastrandrea223]

Will closing the valve on a hose shower head while leaving the main shower valve open cause any leaks in the wall? I installed one for my parents and they forgot to shut the wall valve. They are concerned that will happen again.

[@jcorona305]

Good job Steve. I order me one of those internal pipe wrench from eBay.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Jose Corona it needs to be 1/2

[@dklucas1]

Great Video Steve You really do excellent work my friend

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+dklucas1 i try my best

[@fleetwin1]

That extractor tool is cool, sure wish I had it last year while trying to help my niece out, ended up busting up the tile wall to get the damn broken pipe out.

[@sabo6729]

Can you find a link for those internal pipe wrenches

[@theimaginator16]

Now I am going to have to get one of those tools to have in case my shower arm goes bad. Thanks for another great video! Steve is workin' again!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Ryan Losinger nice tool if you need it ..

[@thesayed81]

@@stevenlavimoniere from wher this tools

[@ihikefar]

Is that a Stanley Proto J140 internal pipe wrench tool? I see some on eBay that are exactly like yours but some listed under the same model that have a rotating cam device on the end like the Superior tool has. Very confusing. I like your type since it seems to provide more "bite".

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Marc DeLuca the cam type will not work on this applycation

[@phcapprentice7544]

nice video steve. I use a sawzall blade trimmed to look like a jig saw blade and cut the threading so I can walk out the threading with a chisel. where can I find one of those remover tools?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+PHC Apprentice www.ebay.com/itm/Stanley-Proto-J140-12-Proto-Internal-Pipe-Wrench-Free-Shipping-New-/111728196797?hash=item1a0384fcbd

[@phcapprentice7544]

steven lavimoniere thats great! Thanks for the link.

[@smitty1715]

Steve what brand of internal pipe wrench is that? I am trying to find one. Thanks

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+smitty1715 wilde

[@haniahhhh9571]

fantastic video steve

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Haniahhhh thanks for the comment

[@RobHVAC]

Great tips. Nice work

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Rob HVAC thanks rob

[@davidhigginbotham5451]

Great tip on the Internal Pipe Wrench. Hey...isn't HOT usually on the left? Here it's on the right.

[@galigalindo6839]

Whats the link for internal pipe wrench ebay i cant find it. Thanks

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+gali galindo www.ebay.com/itm/Stanley-Proto-J140-12-Proto-Internal-Pipe-Wrench-Free-Shipping-New-/111728196797?hash=item1a0384fcbd

[@fredwilson8419]

Steve lav, plumber & chef extraordinare! one of a kind, really hard to find!

[@swarsny]

Everyones got the same shower valve! Never seen those here on Long Island

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+swarsny there very popular up my way i like these valves

[@awsom70]

that internal pipe wrench to the rescue again! good job steve

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+awsom70 i use it offen

[@whommee]

good video. you have had several of those broke off in the wall lately haven't you?.. must be something in the water good vid, thumbs up

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+nate i use this tool alot ,saves me time and works every time .

[@georgesiatos9848]

great job steve!!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+George Siatos thanks man

[@carlosraxon8559]

thanks for giving us the name of that tool

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Carlos Raxon sure thing

[@jaybefaulky4902]

quick fix..haw much $$$$??

[@donbankstontileman]

Why do you wear gloves Steve?...All that mold in the shower is nasty....Plumbers have to deal with things that are disturbing...I have worked on showers that had boogers on the shower walls...Some people are just lazy and live like barn animals...Great job Steve!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+don bankston i have seen some nasty stuff myself

[@proweddingRO]

Good job Steve

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Gabriel Bumbar thank you

[@dwight.bennett]

I could just imagine grabbing onto one of those racks one time to stop a slip&fall would do it to the shower arm.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Dwight Bennett good point

[@diameadozen]

You are the man thank you I was ready to take down the wall 😂

[@bbm8873417]

I am not a plumber but i'm wanting this tool just in case. LOL

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Bernard Sobbe its worth having if you need it

[@rem24319821]

that's inner pipe wrench is the shit

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Graham Proctor sure is

[@nicholasceea4109]

Handy tool...nice jobbers

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Nicholas CeeA it sure is

[@TruckguyTruckguy]

Good find.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Truckguy900 Truckguy900 get her fixed is what i do

[@FrankBoston]

Wish my arm would break. It just turns and turns and turns. Now the bedroom is flooded and I think I'll start drinking .

[@jamesrenzulli6086]

to everyone who has one of those racks hanging around your shower arm be warned it will shorten the life of it and will break as shown in this video. be safe. Jim the plumber

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+James Renzulli agreeded

[@dJ.kNiGhT23]

I hate how mold gets on the wall cause of the water they say water doesn't do damaged hell yeah it does damaged

[@MonrowNephewHerrod]

Bruh breathing hard af

[@TheNorthsquad]

Nice Save Steve

[@TIKIMAN198]

Are shower caddies a bad idea to have on the shower head? We have one and im now curious...

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+TIKIMAN198 you can get a suction thing for the wall for it instead of hanging it from the shower arm

[@johnathandobler9678]

sometimes it's all about the tools

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Jonathan Dobler yes sir

[@channelcatchaser9426]

I want one of those tools

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Channel Cat Chaser wilde internal pipe wrench

[@channelcatchaser9426]

Thanks Steve.

[@michaelpadovani9566]

That is def one cool tool

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Michael Padovani i would not be with out it

[@dJ.kNiGhT23]

My washroom is so messed up that is not even funny the people who sold me the house they had a shower arm made of cheap plastic and had a shower had of plastic so nasty all rusted I had to change everything and the water was dripping now I need to change the plastic hot and cold switches I believe is something else too I gotta check tomorrow this dirty people who has house sometimes don't change their washroom tools fast enough and I don't like when they put old plastic tubes or pipes smh now I gotta waste more money to fix the damn washroom

[@nizar7576]

Short of breath? hmm..

[@armanicavalli7072]

Nice video again Steve"

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Sujie Gumapac thanks you

[@jeremywestern7067]

the CEILING was tiled!!! 😳

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+jeremy western yes it is shower incloseure

[@jeremywestern7067]

+steven lavimoniere fair enough- here in the uk ive never seen a tiled ceiling! thats after 32 years of plumbing! very interesting to see us plumbers at work- cheers!

[@davidhigginbotham5451]

What a neck ache grouting that, eh ?

[@wayneaddison3267]

he should cleaned the shower hole first of all that crap before putting it back together and calked it. at least we would know he did it.

[@nodd85]

I wish I could afford a summer home

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+nodd85 rich people can

[@stanhankins3175]

I love tools.

[@ryans413]

Simple job this time

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Ryan Scherbluk simple is good

[@sarcasmo57]

Your accent is so exotic.

[@stevephillips8228]

Thank you I was able to fix my problem...

[@mangas115]

It's crazy that almost every shower body you work on is that model. Did they run a sale on those and every one picked one up and stocked away on them lol

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Eme Mangas there a popular valve up my way

[@Brad1237202]

Why are all those shower head arms shit!!!! Anything made today like it was 30 years ago?? Murray show you how to use the pliers to tighten the arm? LOL!!!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Brad1237202 it was not murray it was another plumber

[@LakeNipissing]

+Brad1237202 Maybe they should be schedule 80 to support the weight load of a cage full of shampoo bottles and soap without fracturing. For an eight to ten inch piece of pipe it wouldn't cost all that much more vs. the damage that occurs when they crack at the threads. This only leaked into the basement below... imagine if it was on the second floor above a living room or dining room?

[@di3appl3]

Fk yeah...thanks a lot.