DIY Retrofit Shower Valve | No-Solder Plumbing | Sharkbite

[@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

[@AIM54_Phoenix]

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!

[@kadewiedeman3127]

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

[@sammy7237]

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

[@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?

[@ChristopherTroupe-v8s]

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

[@rontalley]

Luckily, I’m the homeowner. 😉

[@colinmoore68]

Good job Ron. As soon as you showed us the hanger trick, you had my thumbs up! You probably saved yourself and anyone else that follows $500 or more. I admit that I am intimidated to try soldering in my walls, so the SharkBite fittings are a great alternative. I am not a licensed plumber and I approve this video.

[@gavett]

OMG! You just solved 2 issues for me in the first 3 minutes. 1. A hanger 2. Emory cloth Thank you!

[@NO-hd8sx]

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

[@ronalgiere7626]

Ron, nice job, clean video no wasting time with your FF editing and clear audio. nice job

[@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!!

[@michaelmccarthy553]

Thanks for the entertaining and informative video! You're a natural teacher!

[@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.

[@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! 💪🏾

[@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!

[@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.

[@JamesJanssen-c9n]

DIY Ron, I appreciated your video. I am not a plumber, and love DIY projects. I followed everything you did, except I didn’t cap the bottom valve (for our bathtub) and it worked out perfectly. Thanks again,

[@Brooklyn_Zerkle]

Excellent DIY video. I have a replacement shower valve kit, and I bought the sharkbites threaded one end. A walk in closet is on the other side, much easier to cut out like he does than to remove the vinyl shower wall. Thanks Ron!

[@TheRaptorRidesTheWhale]

This is really great, thank you. One thing I have been doing, not sure if it's always right, but I have been leaving caulking from the underside or all trims so that if water gets behind them, it has an easy plays to go.

[@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!

[@shauntrafter4957]

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

[@glennsampson5945]

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

[@col.greasebagmcqueen9933]

Wow man, thanks so much for posting this vid. Ive got a real mess and my hands and i think you have helped me save a lot of time. Ive got some really old outdated gear in my shower so ive got aome atuff to figure out but i think this vid will help me out a lot

[@nancymarshall6182]

Thank you so much for this video. My shower head has leaked for years due to a faulty valve that no one wants to touch. I always wondered if I could replace it from behind. The shower backs up to my closet so this tells me that is a great way to replace the valve!

[@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!!!

[@derekb370z]

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

[@rocal2744]

Glad to see someone besides 'This Old House' explain the steps in layman's term! Thank you!

[@rontalley]

Wow, that’s so motivating! Thanks for watching and the awesome feedback! 💪🏾

[@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! 🦾

[@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.

[@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

[@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......!

[@cherylk8781]

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

[@rontalley]

I appreciate the encouragement!

[@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

[@joycedudzinski9415]

Years ago I added Sharkbite shut off valves to my shower. Now I notice a small drip coming from the shower so all I have to do is shut off the shark bites and the rest of the house has water while I complete my cartridge replacement.

[@rontalley]

@@joycedudzinski9415 They definitely have their places! That was smart!

[@wilfredoroque4977]

GREAT JOB TY

[@AIM54_Phoenix]

Sir: I found your channel through a search. I am mad at myself that I did not find you years ago! Sir: you are so practical, articulate, funny, and a GREAT DIY GURU. I have subscribed and am now a fan. THANK YOU, THANK YOU for getting right to the action. 🎉🎉🎉

[@rontalley]

This comment alone, has given me the motivation I need to get some more videos up! Thank you for the sub!

[@candicehofmann8703]

Thanks! This is the exact thing we need to do to replace a non-working valve in a shower.

[@valadia4715]

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

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@ronnielozano6226]

Awesome job Ron, thanks for the info and video you made sir.

[@fennicfox4600]

Your video helped me figure out what I needed to do with mine and I can not thank you enough!

[@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!

[@franciscosalazar203]

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

[@kennethhughley1611]

I really liked your video. We've done so many projects and sink plumbing was some of it. Now it's matching shower and tub faucets. I'll be adding a closet access door though.

[@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! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@None-YaBusiness]

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

[@rontalley]

Thanks!!

[@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

[@ianhamilton2035]

Thank you for posting this! Valve just broke, water full blast, I'm on it! 😃

[@jamesmahle1259]

Nice job Ron; I especially like the new showerhead.

[@RogerBremer]

Outstanding! I'm going to give it a go! Thanks, Ron! You ROCK!

[@torahomesllc5126]

You did a better job than most licensed plumbers would do.

[@VirtualRush]

Maybe consider putting down the meth pipe before commenting next time

[@froissart1]

Im about to take this on myself! Thank you for building my confidence!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@vancegillenwater9609]

Looking good! the hardest part was the drywall repair and paintin!

[@RockinSG]

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

[@stevegalager4019]

Ron, this was very helpful. I have to replace a valve next week and I didn’t want to solder if I didn’t have to. Also I was going to take out the drywall from behind so I glad I watched your video.

[@joshwalters5875]

I work in sewer and water and we use shark bites all the time. they work better then compression fittings not so good as flaring imo but I like them

[@p215j]

I've done this a few times. Works perfectly.

[@MAGAMAN]

If it worked perfectly, you would only have to do it once.

[@p215j]

​@MAGAMAN different showers obviously. Maybe not obviously. Duh!

[@22DINGOS]

You answer every question I had. Much appreciated. Great video.

[@rontalley]

@@22DINGOS Thanks for watching!

[@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]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@larryschwartz9883]

Great video Ron! You do a great job.

[@brazosmason5934]

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

[@brianmiller4705]

Nice job, bathroom turned out great!

[@mrschristina1988]

Thanks for this! I'm trying to get mine replaced and so far five plumbers have ghosted me, so I may just do it on my own.

[@shannontaylor1849]

First time seeing your work; well done amigo.

[@rontalley]

Thanks! Hope I gained a sub!

[@UsmcBoriqua]

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

[@danielbustos1137]

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

[@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!

[@jdnormandin]

Thanks Ron, exactly what I needed to see. If you’re ever in the Detroit area I owe you a beer.

[@rontalley]

That’s a bet!

[@yungizzo1]

I’m now on the fan wagon. Great job. Thanks for the zero music in between, the cheesy Timelapse where the music gets louder. 😩. Anyways, back to positivity. GREAT job!!

[@aboubakrysow4300]

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

[@yovannyduran3890]

Bruh! This is the exact video that I needed to finish replacing the old mixing valve that I broke trying to remove 😅

[@ervinedwards8664]

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

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@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. 😂.

[@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.

[@shortyps22]

Great job RonThanks for being so detailed !

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@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!

[@Darth_yoyo]

You did an amazing job my N

[@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.

[@ricardotorres5446]

Excellent video. Thanks Ron !

[@RichardLScott]

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

[@audioronx]

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

[@davepaul118]

Dude, what a great video! Never would have thoughts about using shark bites fittings. Looks great. I wanna buy you a beer buddy

[@rontalley]

@@davepaul118 Cheers!🍻

[@pavlokraievskyi2391]

Good work buddy. Really love to see ppl making improvements 💪🏼 However you don’t want to silicone the very bottom of the escutcheon plate of the shower valve. Better to leave an inch unsealed

[@rontalley]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@kenscorner7411]

You’re the man, Ron!!!

[@brooklyngt2592]

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

[@mickbrown4928]

Great job! The only thing I would say is if you’re going to use shark bites, get the shark bite orange gauge and mark your pipes before installing the fittings. Shark bites need to be bottomed out completely and this step will make sure of it.

[@rontalley]

Great advise! I did mark them for an inch (.95) of 1/2 piping to be pushed completely in. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@mickbrown4928]

@@rontalley yeah, we’ve noticed that when you push them in they stop after about a 1/2” but then you push and they seat all the way.

[@skid7519]

Nice man, I have a mobile home I'm retrofitting with all standard valves and fixtures so this is exactly what I needed to see. I wasn't sure how it would work only having access from the back but seems like I shouldn't have much trouble. Nice vid bro.

[@kennysimpson5727]

Ron, thank you so much for this video!

[@SmartSimpleDigital]

Thanks for this tutorial man, really appreciate it!

[@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

[@marilyncozylifestyle3532]

You really explain everything is such great detail

[@mikeg3660]

Nice job… if you are watching this video then … LOL. Truth. I’m using sharkbites too but replacing old 3 handle valves.

[@rontalley]

Right! How did it go?

[@jessiemae6873]

Good project. Exactly the info I was needing as I have the same situation at my house. Thanks!!!!

[@chjerylwaters3384]

Hello Ron, Thank you for sharing this video because I was changing my shower head but the water 💦 kept squirting out and I knew I forgot to do something because I've done it before now I see where I went wrong I forgot to put the tape on it, so here I go back and do it right 👍🏽 again TFS your knowledge with us aye💪🏽 aye💪🏽

[@rontalley]

Yep, you need the tape unless it has the rubber washer. TFW!

[@als9503]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This gave me the confidence to tackle this job myself. Off to Lowe's I go! 😊

[@rontalley]

How did it go?

[@HaggisMurderhornet]

Great job, this is an awesome video!

[@tonyag4878]

Hey Ron The DIY Guy, Nice Shirt! Great job! Aye💪 TFS. Take care, Have a Blessed day!💜

[@rontalley]

Thanks so much!