BEST METHOD TO REPLACE FLOWTITE VALVE ON CPVC PIPE

[@xiaobinguan3903]

Nice video! Waiting for the video for PEX A.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

It will be coming out soon. Thank you.

[@jessetroy3525]

@@ThatFixItGuy I shut off the main water valve, let the sinks run dry, flushed the toilets and when I cut off the flowtite valve… the water bursted out and came out continuously and would not stop. I was not able to do the male/female adapter you recommend as a replacement. I shoved a sharkbite in there because water kept coming out. Am I missing something? Is there something different I have to do to make sure the pipes are empty? I have pex A piping and flowtite valves all over the house. Please help! Best channel by the way!

[@firstladi5457]

@@ThatFixItGuy Do you have a video on how to replace the faucet on this type of plumbing?

[@etoobrute]

​@@jessetroy3525i know this is late, but you may have not shut the main off. Also, best way to make sure most water is out of the pipes is to run the tub till the water runs dry.

[@savagemrtn]

Just replaced one in my bathroom sink, saw another video showing your can just turn and pull counterclockwise and pull it off, it worked for me.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That is great. I’ve just had too many times where that did not work.

[@franchise15104]

Thank turning counterclockwise worked for me. So happy I read the comments before watching the whole video.

[@tkskagen]

I don't have one of these POS Valves, but to help your Veiwership, I'm watching the entire video!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you. This will help someone for sure. I had a conversation with someone recently where these things cost him like 70k in damage. To boot it was a warranty issue. Kinda crazy.

[@2011ICANDY]

OMG thank you so much!! I started a diy project in my bathroom and stopped because I couldn’t figure out how to remove the flowtite. This was so helpful and easy!!!

[@mikemorenosr]

I’m buying a house and that house has those flow tight valves all over and you just gave me a better solution! Thanks!

[@mykawa]

Thanks, went to turn off my toilet for removal for new flooring install and had to come on the interment to learn how to turn this thing off. Found out how bad they are and will now start replacing them. Your video helps show me how to remove/replace them.

[@leedun7]

common sense takes you a long way...thanks for sharing!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That is so true! Your welcome. Hope you have a great weekend.

[@brittblanton8342]

Hey Brian great information I don’t understand why anyone would want to use that style of valve. Take care and have a great weekend 👍🇺🇸

[@ThatFixItGuy]

It's because they are super cheap and easy to install. Big development contractors love em. Thank you Britt. I hope you have a great weekend as well.

[@rhcamel4555]

watched your video a couple times because had no clue how to get those off I used a pvc ratchet cutter and cracked and turned cracked and turned came off just as yours did such a great help one hour later toilet up and funning again THANKS

[@tomgordon-ux2rd]

Watched this video last night and just knew I could do this. With the exception of turning to water off, I did just like the video. Haha water everywhere but all is good.

[@W8TJM]

Excellent video. The old plumbing indeed does crack easily.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you.

[@stevesproul3744]

Another great video brother helping people save money. Can’t wait to see the other videos

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you Steve. I feel like these will help a lot of people.

[@terrykaz5095]

Also a mini pipe cuttter works well.

[@kdhairyavan]

Very nice video for those who are scary and having no choice

[@internetuser3213]

Nice video! Repairing all the pulte builder stuff from using cheap product and labor.

[@susanseymour2997]

Thanks for the tips Brian! Money saver!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome! Just glad it could help someone.

[@MichaelVogel-ls3ci]

Have you ever tried using a multi tool to make the cuts in the body? Otherwise, terrific video. I have a whole house of these to get started on.

[@richardthomas1743]

Nice tips Brian ! Have an awesome weekend! 👍

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you Richard. You have a great weekend as well!

[@winstonchapman8454]

Definitely helpful, but not always a realistic situation with sawing off the old valve. I’m trying to figure out this exact same project under my kitchen sink, and there’s just not enough room to maneuver.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Totally get that and I have done many this way. Not fun. This is my new way and I won't go back. Great for tight spaces. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZjHgaRmasqkm68

[@billhardy9697]

Thank You! Great demonstration!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome. Thank you for watching. Check out my other videos on this subject. Super easy with the right tools.

[@darylllawrence3270]

Your method is better!!! Thank you

[@anthonydew4461]

Great video you definitely help me out

[@smokeyyunick2675]

I have PEX A. What do you suggest to replace that crappy push/pull valance?

[@RushMayhemIV]

just removed 15 of these and used 1/2 in. Barb Inlet with 1/4 turn and taught myself how to crimp pex.

[@RushMayhemIV]

oh and all 15 of them came off by turning counter clockwise for about 5 turns or less. Honestly disgusting they installed these in homes.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Awesome. Totally agree. They are disasters waiting to happen. Glad spinning off worked for you without damaging the pipe.

[@RushMayhemIV]

@@ThatFixItGuy brand new home 🙄. I uploaded a video about it hahah. Thanks again!

[@ranger178]

my new technique for toilet valves is put them in pointing horizontal pointing towards toilet and buy the longest hose they make. then it makes a nice gentle curve to hose hiding behind toilet less likely to break from sharp bends and twists nice looking also i think try it sometime

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That is not a bad call Greg. I love the thought process of avoiding sharp bends. I’m going to do a video soon on hard piping copper tubing with copper tubing.

[@jaycrook1076]

"That Fix It Guy" has another vid where he shows using a copper pipe cutter. I just used that method on 3 valves. Worked well, BUT. 1. If there's not 3/8-1/2" space behind valve to wall, cut thru the last 3/8" first, then cut 3/16" back from the front. 2. If you have a larger pipe cutter, you need to hold valve, rotate cutter, rotate valve, rotate cutter. 3. You'll be under a sink, not standing in front of a mock-up. I ended up removing all the plumbing and the disposal. 4. Don't cut the valve off before draining the system. There's gallons of water above you in a 2-story. 5. The SharkBite valves worked great. I thought I installed them wrong they were so easy. I know, comments are meant to be short.

[@808kahulaa]

Would a propane torch work?

[@NicholasCenname]

I am trying to do this under a sink…any tricks for that? It’s damn near impossible to get a good saw to the valve.

[@jquiznos2283]

Same here. I’m not sure I can do it and probably gonna call a plumber

[@shelbyrodrigues]

The 1/2-in CPVC Male Adapters all say for cold water, which ones do you use for hot? a metal one?

[@MichaelVogel-ls3ci]

Have you ever used a multi tool to cut the valve body?

[@BladeDemonX1]

I want to replace my sink faucet and I have that type of hose, is sawing it off the only way to remove it?

[@clobbyhops]

How do you remove the hose to be replace with stainless steel hose?

[@wecanmakeit2388]

I loved this video.. all subscribed

[@markspeeps]

Can I get the hose off of the valve?

[@ruthlesslykind1]

Thank you!!!

[@marianyoung4684]

I like the video, but I also need to know how to reconnect the water to the faucet.

[@xiaobinguan3903]

Also, for the push on valve, any preference between the SharkBite and BrassCraft (Model# G2PS19X C1)?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

No preference there. I think your getting the same thing. Brass craft is a quality brand.

[@stemmentor9700]

Started doing plumbing work as a kid with my dad. Been out of it “full time construction” for 25 years. It wasn’t till just a few months ago helping a neighbor, I saw one of these useless things and I had no idea on removing. Reached out to brother who runs family business for 40 plus years. He’s never seen them or would use them. So far you provided the cleanest way of doing this. I want to finish helping neighbor and said I would have to check on this. Plus I need to know if she has CPVC or copper coming out These are the most worthless things ever created. Just my opine. There is no way to fix or adjust them. 300K home n this is what ya get 🤔🥺

[@operationreciprocity8446]

The top piece that you cut off first, is that a compression or crimped fitting?

[@geraldpatrick9463]

We bought a 1998 manufactured home. I need to replace one of those on a toilet and broke the pipe, below the floor. 6 hours later and two trips to two different hardware store, we had water in the house again.

[@SuperlativeRam]

Genius

[@winstonchapman8454]

So, I did this on both pipes under my sink. One is looking good, but the other is leaking, and it seems to be the connection between the CPVC adapter and the valve itself. I removed the valve, put new tape on, and put the valve back on, but not as tight this time. Still getting a leak. I’m concerned that I may have overtightened the valve and the adapter to begin with. Any suggestions?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Are you doing just teflon tape? I recommend tape and pipe dope. 3-5 wraps of tape then some pipe dope. I know pipe don't think it does anything, but it is my go to. Hope this helps.

[@winstonchapman8454]

@@ThatFixItGuy I will try wrapping with some additional tape and then layering pipe dope on top of that. Any particular brand you like for this situation?

[@BlessedForgiven-nc8cu]

Can I save you all that work mr fix it? 🤔🤫🤐

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yes please.

[@BlessedForgiven-nc8cu]

You looked like you were struggling doing it outside of a vanity with no p trap in the way. The average homeowner doing it with a p trap flat on their back? Shit I see this video causing domestic violence across the globe. 🤐💯.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I have since found a much easier way. But this method worked for me for a long time without damaging the pipe.

[@tracybrooks5141]

Thanks for sharing this my restroom was done with these plastic things and I don't like it. I have to find someone to replace it for me. Awesome teaching. I want to connect my bidet to the hot water but I can't the whole valve has to be replaced right? I can't connect the t-valve unless I change it out🤔🤔🤷🏾‍♀️

[@808kahulaa]

I knew as soon as I got this house (new) and saw these damn things I thought what cheap crap nowadays

[@MrBones103]

All I have to say is whoever invented the flowtite valve should have their a$$ kicked. Informative video..I just didn’t think I would have to cut it out like that but it is what it is.

[@chrishensley7917]

Oscillating multi tool....

[@tjam4229]

You’ve removed the third retaining ring, which holds the decorative and functional escutcheon in place. That was unnecessary, actually made things worse. That escutcheon plate with metal retaining ring, holds the pipe solid, so it sticks out of the wall a certain amount. Leaving it in place allows you to push the valve onto the pipe stub without you pushing the pipe stub back into the wall. Otherwise, nice video! Thanks 👍

[@tomgordon-ux2rd]

Why do plumbers use this crap

[@Sweatyboogerr]

You can remove old one by pulling and spinning counter clockwise

[@anthonymarino4260]

experience. talk