DIY Retrofit Shower Valve | No-Solder Plumbing | Sharkbite

In this video, I will walk you through the steps to install a new shower valve (Amazon - RKF Pressure Balance System) in an existing shower that has ceramic tile using basic tools! There will be no need to repair and/or replace the ceramic tile or tub surround. It’s a lot easier to just repair the drywall on the opposite side of the wall. Following these simple instructions, you will not need to hire an expensive plumber and this project was done for less than $100!
As always, thanks for watching!
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[@EnFiN3t]

I love how he said, these shark bites are cheating and most plumber will frown upon their use, but we aren’t really plumbers are we!!!!!! Subscribed

[@catomember]

You are so spot on!

[@williamwatson171]

Awesome video very informative 👍

[@ChickenShackIRL]

Really appreciate the clear, concise instructional and annunciated narration without any overpowering music. Not too brief and not overly in-depth. Thanks!

[@ChristopherTroupe-v8s]

I appreciate that the homeowner let you do that on their sofa

[@rontalley]

Luckily, I’m the homeowner. 😉

[@tompatrick9221]

Thanks Ron! I was just about to order new tub surround as the valve started leaking and saw your video. Saved me over 4K!

[@mommytaylor9331]

Best video I’ve found Thank you for listing items needed to get the job done. Very informative… And you do make it look easy! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jennie-wm3qj]

Happy belated 1 year anniversary to you and Sharon. Thank you for sharing this video. You the man. Take care and have a great week. 🙂

[@rontalley]

Awww! Thanks!

[@Jennie-wm3qj]

@@rontalley You're welcome....🙂Aye! 🦾

[@RockinSG]

Great job! I'm about to start a bath/shower remodel and the Sharkbite approach will really make the project much easier. Thanks!

[@danielrumfelt7150]

Ron, first time viewer. Thanks for the video. It’s always good finding easier methods to a tough problem. I like how you used the shark bites and demonstrated step-by-step!

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching. Hope to gain you as a subscriber!

[@docdoctme]

Great video! I used shark bites temporarily while I was remodeling my bathroom, but once I was done, I took them off. I just couldn’t trust them. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@rontalley]

Yeah, I typically solder everything but it’s good to have options that the average DIYer could do.

[@danielrumfelt7150]

I installed shark bites on my water heater from the public water supply to the house. This was about eight years ago. Haven’t had a problem. I don’t know why they get such a bad rap but the work just as good or better then PVC or Copper.

[@golfwhiskey871]

Every plumbing company in town won’t guarantee work done with shark bites for a reason!

[@littlejoeUTube]

Great video, and dang, that's brilliant to use a hanger to find the spot on the opposite drywall!

[@kelm1123]

Awesome work, a plumber quoted me $1,000 to replaced a three handle shower valve into one. I will do it my self.

[@harvestblades]

I was really skeptical of tge PEX line back around 10 years ago before I helped run all the plumbing in a multipurpose building for a Bible camp. I was amazed at how simple PEX made the process & now Shark Bites are even easier without the need for any special tools. And you're right you might not be a "real" plumber, & when you're talking about water & the risk of causing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars of damage & mold abatement due to a bad solder joint keeping your ego in check & knowing your skills & limitations is vital.

[@lynjanssens4272]

thanks Ron! I like doing stuff myself but was not sure i could do this because i didnt want to buy a hugh amount of tools

[@mikegarrett861]

Better work than most pro plumbers i have worked with Brother...! Can see you take pride in your work' Not just the Dollar amount......!

[@UsmcBoriqua]

Thank you very much this video was just what I needed!!!! Very well done Sir!!!

[@phillipbelcher3371]

BROOOOO Ive been putting off this task for 5 months because they quoted me $1200 to install mine and the tub head. I'll be doing this asap to get my bathroom finished

[@Sierra-nb6s]

Ron, you have NO IDEA how helpful this was. I saved $1600 I definitely did not have and I did research for hours trying to find some help until I found your video. "Don't drop your cutter into the wall. That's where the boogie man lives."

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

But how much do you *really* save when those fittings start leaking in the future and ruin the sheetrock on the wall and the 1st floor ceiling?

[@audioronx]

You gave me the confidence to try this myself. I have 2 to change. Thank you so much!

[@ervinedwards8664]

Hey just saved me alot of headache soldering, thank you !!! Amazing job!!

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@jonfoster5685]

I've been putting the same project off for a while and now it's a problem. I'm using shark bites like you are with the exception of using some flex tubing for inbetween pieces. (I'm replacing a two handle shower valve) Your vid was clear, easy to hear, great camera position, and when you said about the boogie man I laughed! Thanks for giving me the confidence to do this job today.

[@rontalley]

You got this! Thanks for watching!

[@supergeek0177]

I’m thinking of doing the same - how did your project go? Has it been successful/ any leaks in the last year?

[@jonfoster5685]

@@supergeek0177 It was completely sucessful! The sharkbites did leak just a little at first, but then they settled in and all is well.

[@supergeek0177]

@@jonfoster5685 that’s fantastic to hear! Thanks for sharing / replying!

[@larryb1080]

Looks good! Thanks for the post. I never heard of SharkBite. Seems safer for us “not a real Plummer jobs” then trying to sweat a few pipes around drywall and wood studs.

[@rontalley]

A LOT safer if you do not have the fire retardant cloths.

[@brazosmason5934]

Everything I needed to get a job done, thanks man.

[@vidadenomades5737]

Thank you for your video. I was a bit exhausted when my shower head broke, then the valve was leaking. My was similar to yours. 😂.

[@larryschwartz9883]

Great video Ron! You do a great job.

[@aboubakrysow4300]

Great video. You made it so simple and easy. Thank you very much.

[@danielbustos1137]

Thanks bro I’m pretty handy but I don’t trust my welds/ soldering I’m going to give this a try

[@ricardotorres5446]

Excellent video. Thanks Ron !

[@freddiewilliams8858]

Great video.. and there is absolutely nothing wrong with using shark bites.. I am a maintenance technician at apartments and use them all the time

[@rontalley]

Agreed. Sometimes it’s hard to convince people of new and faster ways.

[@freddiewilliams8858]

@@rontalley only down fall is those shark bites can get expensive.. especially the shark bite valves.. but still beats the hell out of sweating shit in

[@BienRecio1]

How good do they hold up. Dont they wear out?

[@freddiewilliams8858]

@@BienRecio1 well I've been there about a year and never had no leaks or anything like that from them

[@garretteledui7396]

Wow! This was amazing! Well done 👏

[@79whiteboy]

Thanks for that. i was a little worried about using shark bites, but you made it look easy..

[@rontalley]

They are easy! If you can solder then that’s better but shark bites are good as long as you make sure you push them on all the way.

[@buffalosoldier7360]

Good stuff, thanks Ron!

[@jestito5699]

Very well presented Thanks for the video

[@peterlassey4532]

Thank you! This video was very helpful

[@memongman]

nice thanks Ron!

[@carlamonteiro7552]

Great video, thanks so much!!! 👍👍👍

[@freddiedaniels7660]

WELL DONE MR RON

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@rejahmuhyi1592]

Very nice tutorial video. Thank you Bro.

[@omgitsomar-d2151]

Did he mention how the spark bite works

[@user-kh7bv2jm2b]

Hi, I've watched a lot of videos about sharkbite and they've been saying to removed the white piece when attaching to copper but to leave it if attaching to cpvc. I noticed you didn't remove it. In what situation would you remove it or just let it be? Thanks for the video!!!

[@RD-nu8sg]

The white insert should be removed for copper. It's only purpose is to give pex piping stability in the fitting if using pex.

[@longdong3889]

I always knew the boogeyman lives in the wall behind the tub 😂

[@rontalley]

He does!

[@RigginTheRod010]

Great video

[@Rufeorufeo]

Awesome video thank you for this

[@rontalley]

You are mor then welcome!

[@alexbetancourt6378]

You didn’t de burr any of those pipes?

[@gusrob9716]

Thanks!

[@osbaldoloarka5576]

Buen trabajo 7:37 pm California ❤

[@TuleeMaster]

Cool vid, thanks for the help. Subscribed.

[@rontalley]

Thanks for the sub!

[@futbol1972]

How did you secure thoese copper pipes to valve, does valve has compression nuts or you just pushed them in and that was it? How far did copper pipes went inside valve, 1/2 or 1 inch when connected?? My existing valve is too deep into wall so cartrige not sticking out like it supoused to. Iam assuming once I installed valve I can pushed it out more, maybe add a piece of wood behind or something ?? I also have acess in the back wall so I will be doing g what u did. Where did u get that valve?? I don't wat to solder ether. Lol Any tips before I begin so I do t make mistakes🙄

[@rontalley]

I explained all of that in the video…Did you watch it in its entirety?

[@futbol1972]

@rontalley yes I'd did I might of missed it. I will watch it again. However I just found out my valve is conected to galvanized piping not copper🙄

[@petethebeat4534]

Great video Ron, I will definitely try this 👍👍, and also I have a suggestion (observation), the teflon tape should be wrapped the opposite way you are doing it and also to avoid it unravel and having to turn the valve to apply all the unraveled tape, just turn the roll and you can put it tighter. Again, I loved your video man, very useful.

[@rontalley]

Thanks for the tip!

[@sammy7237]

I looked at the video again, after reading your comment, and saw that he wrapped the three valve connections correctly (i.e., clockwise).

[@petethebeat4534]

@@sammy7237 Maybe I didn't explained myself, but I was talking of the way he is holding the tape roll, should be the opposite way, not the direction of the tape on the pipe, if he turns the tape roll the other way it won't unravel and can be applied tighter. Maybe I should make a video and post a link here :p. I hope I explained myself better this time, and if not, just let me know and I will make the video :). Thank you for replying to my comment. cheers

[@kathychaplin7385]

Di did Sharon make that shirt . Nice . Really like these trainings.

[@rontalley]

Yep! She made me some nice Tees. 😍

[@myrapickrom8465]

Thxs for sharing

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@tone1132]

why is there a motion detector in that bathroom?

[@rontalley]

It’s a multi-sensor that detects humidity, temperature, motion and luminosity. When there’s no motion for a set period of time, the lights go off. If humidity rises fast and goes over a set percentage, the exhaust fan kicks on. When it’s dark and someone enters the bath, the lights come on. Etc. Thanks for watching!

[@samyra1130]

Not the boogeyman lives in the wall 😂😂😂😂.

[@rontalley]

Him in those walls…👀🤣🤣🤣

[@dnowa48]

i like the video but you hold the channel locks backwards... lol

[@dnowa48]

and the tape on the shower head was backwards too

[@rontalley]

@@dnowa48 does it not go on clockwise same as the head? I think you are seeing things backwards. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@knuckledragger2412]

Bruh, that sharkbite right up to the coupling, tisk tisk tisk... No need for the rag either.

[@rontalley]

Remember that this is for the average DIYer…You should have about an inch between fittings to be able to “remove” the Sharkbite fitting…So in this scenario, I would’ve of needed to cut the copper back way past the soldered coupler, buy another Sharkbite coupler just to leave room for removal…Well, surely that’s not cost effected and adds 2 more points of failure. You can just cut the copper back if you ever needed to remove the fitting. The towel was to avoid leaving scratch marks on the brushed gold arm. Thanks for watching!

[@sheldoncooper0]

the most interesting thing about this video is that a black guy owns a house LOL!

[@pmgolf5305]

from soldered joints , To shark bite fittings ehitch stay behind a wall ... Been a plumber for 12 years , And would never recommend this , Shark bite is just Lazy work imo

[@rontalley]

This isn’t for professional plumbers nor those who know how to solder…This is for people who want to tackle a weekend project using these fittings which are, and have been for years, rated for behind wall installation. I’ve been soldering for 30+ years and if they are good enough for my house then they are good enough. Soldered joints leak all the time. Also. If you have been plumbing for 12+ years, then you should know that copper in residential is pretty much a thing of the past as most of us now use PEX. Thanks for watching!

[@pmgolf5305]

i agree i guess but pex is inferior to copper for long term use Fact . And what i post in your comments could be read by other watcher , Its just an opinion , And information then can take with them when making these decision .. Really no need to get defensive about . If someone is remodeling a shower , And alot of time beheind theyre Shower wall is the outside of theyre house .. And installing shark bite in these areas are a disaster waiting to happen .. Cheer up !

[@rontalley]

@@pmgolf5305 no offense taken, at all. I take pride in my work and I’m not saying I know it all. However, shark bites sometimes get a bad rep when most of the time they fail because they are not pushed in all the way. They work, they are fast and easy to install. The failure rate is below .005 and they are rated for 25 years. Again, I wouldn’t use them in my own home nor suggest them if I didn’t have the experience and confidence in them. Out of the 1000 or so repairs I’ve made with them, I’ve never had one to fail nor had any issues in that regard. You are right about the tape though. Good catch. 💪🏾

[@pmgolf5305]

@@rontalley i actually Carry atleast 10) 3/4 and 1/2 Inch Shark bite caps and ValvesThat have saved some homeowners thousands of dollars of damages to theyre Home , from Splitting frozen pipes and not having access to the Water Main Valve , For me there will always be a place for them , I know for a fact theyve helped alot of DIY's , But In my Experience (whitch isnt much) They Tend to fail Alot.. But i like The Shower body And finish trim u installed ... Looks Classy ... My comment wasnt an attack at all , Just an honest opinion for watever its worth . Keep Plumbing !!!

[@sammy7237]

@@pmgolf5305 You say that they tend to fail a lot, yet admit that you have little experience with them. 🤔

[@sammy7237]

This video was very easy to watch-perfect length and to-the-point with no weird transitions, “special effects” or music. 👍🏻

[@sherylclements2846]

This is awesome!!! You should have a DIY masterclass ... The best teacher I've found on KZbin ... going to check out your other videos ... my back wall is in the dining room ... thought I was going to have to replace the entire shower!! This will work so well!!

[@cherylk8781]

You share such great info in a practical manner. I appreciate you brother. Thank you.👍

[@rontalley]

I appreciate the encouragement!

[@scottsachs2547]

Wow! I would have never thought going through the back wall! What an ingenious way you did this! Beautiful Job!!! Thank you for the video!!

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@valadia4715]

Hey Ron, Great job as usual. We appreciate you and all your helpful tips. Be Blessed & Have a great week!🙏🏼

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@conrat2000]

Really nice job. My honey-do list just got an entire bathroom faucet replacement project. So that's three faucets. Lol. But the shower was where I was nervous. You made it look easy. And the back of my shower is a closet, so I may leave a removable panel back there for future repairs. Thank you so much for this video.

[@kadewiedeman3127]

Clear post-edit voiceover, good advice, good humor, my guy you got it all down.

[@NO-hd8sx]

Thank you sir. I searched many videos until I found yours. Perfect 👌

[@glennsampson5945]

Finally, a clear explanation of a simple installation method! Thanks for this video.

[@robinharris9591]

Ron I would have think hard about letting my husband do this to our dry wall. You a pro at doing that kind of job. Thanks for sharing.

[@rontalley]

You all can do it!!!

[@None-YaBusiness]

Beautiful shower/ Bathroom...awesome job done again 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💛💛💛💫👋🏽💎🦋🇬🇧

[@rontalley]

Thanks!!

[@shauntrafter4957]

I love shark bites! Just make sure you debur the inside and outside before making the connection.

[@wilfredoroque4977]

GREAT JOB TY

[@derekb370z]

Ron you’re the uncle I wish i had to help me with projects and let me know I can do this. My parents just always paid people but I’ve always thought anything was possible to the one who believes

[@derekb370z]

Really appreciate videos like yours. Giving me confidence to do a job like this myself

[@SlowlyLosinIt]

As a plumber, please do not use sharkbites in a wall.

[@milfscorp]

Why?

[@Cello69.]

This project is super easy. The magic or the hard part is the measurements. Measuring and cutting the copper. You can’t compress or stretch steel so cuts have to be good. Next is the depth of the valve in the wall. This is determined by his 2x4. So videos like this mostly show the easy parts. The fun stuff i.e Cutting, connecting… The boring, tedious and crucial stuff is determining the Measurements. If you ask 10 people what’s more exciting Shop or Math class? Most will say shop. So let’s make sure lots of the shop is captured on the videos. Math is boring. My only point is take your time. Get accurate measurements the rest should go well.

[@Jacqueline.H.]

Hi Ron, going to have my bathroom renovated soon I'm trying to decide whether to go with a surround wall or tile, which One do you prefer?

[@rontalley]

I prefer ceramic but a surround is practical. Both depends on the quality of the product.

[@ralphjenkinsak]

Glad I found this video. I butchered my old shower valve trying to drill out a stuck Moen cartridge and put some scratches in the brass that now leaves me with a constant leak. I have been dreading the thought of replacing it myself but didn’t want to pony up $1000 or more to get a plumber in to do the job. I had never seen Sharkbite before but you made it look very manageable. I can do this!

[@rontalley]

Yes you can! 💪🏾

[@brooklyngt2592]

Wow.....PERFECT VIDEO. Thank you so much

[@RichardLScott]

You make it look easy. However, from what you showed, I need a plumbing 😅 thanks anyway. God bless,

[@franciscosalazar203]

Great video!!!! Ordered the newer version on Amazon. Thanks bro saved me a lot.

[@cltrowell21]

RON - I assure you that I won't being trying this,but THANKS for that CONFIDENCE 🤩💃🏻 ... You did the dang thang as usual 🙌🏽

[@rontalley]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@monachinn1576]

I like how you take the steps to show us how do it the right way. Thanks so much

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@MrDarren5012]

This was anything but the right way…but one accomplishment is this will keep us plumbers with lots of future work

[@matthewsidener6905]

You're using the channel locks wrong!

[@videobrownsville]

Perfect!!!!! BRO HUG

[@SmartSimpleDigital]

Thanks for this tutorial man, really appreciate it!

[@MAGAMAN]

Replacing a leaky shower valve in a way that ensures it will be leaking again soon.

[@javismike]

Ron you definitely have me the confidence I needed to do it myself. I bought new fixtures and realized I would have to take out the tub and shower unless I did it your way! Definitely got a sub from me!

[@rontalley]

Glad I could help. Thanks for subbing!

[@johnpaulenterprisesllc]

WHY A MOTION DETECTOR IN THE BATHROOM???!!!

[@ishaybrown2575]

Good Morning Brother Ron😄Great video thank you for always sharing your gift with the world, loving the gold. Have awesome great wonderful bless day Asè🥰

[@rontalley]

Thanks!! I love the gold and black contrast!

[@ishaybrown2575]

Yes it’s so elegant and I love the entire bathroom team work❤️❤️

[@ishaybrown2575]

You’re welcome

[@thereynoldsranchable]

awesome video thanks

[@maddenluvplus1240]

How much did you charge for this my bro

[@lgj1586]

Thank you for this video.

[@blaczero]

great video, nice job

[@brentuphoff8900]

Great video!

[@Darth_yoyo]

You did an amazing job my N

[@leefowler6172]

Ron u the man!!thks sir

[@shortyps22]

Great job RonThanks for being so detailed !

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@Liquifly]

Cause if not…..well 😂

[@petersantoro5323]

Nice job

[@shannontaylor1849]

First time seeing your work; well done amigo.

[@rontalley]

Thanks! Hope I gained a sub!

[@Tierone1337]

Shark bite sucks

[@marilyncozylifestyle3532]

You really explain everything is such great detail