How To Fit an Isolation Valve | Top Trade Tips | Plumb Like a Pro

[@CupidStunt72]

Excellent video ! Short & to the point. I think im ready to replace some old, knackered iso valves at work. Quite sick of plumbers charging silly money to replace the valves !

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Thanks mate! Let us know how you get on!

[@usedandreviewedrealworldre4184]

Buy the good quality ones! The cheap ones are powse and last about five minutes before they start leaking from the isolator’s slot. Also, try a little PTFE paste around the olives.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

We do use decent ones and have found that we didn't need any PTF ate when using good materials on new pipe

[@usedandreviewedrealworldre4184]

@@MrandMrsDIY wasn’t a criticism, self employed plumber/heating engineer, I see the cheap isolation valves leaking daily. The PTFE paste adds a little extra help to the olive. 👍🏻

[@MrandMrsDIY]

@@usedandreviewedrealworldre4184 I totally agree my friend

[@roblunn12]

What would you class as “decent” Pegler?

[@PhasesOfIronCarbon]

Can you fit a flexible hose straight to the end of these or are they too sharp?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Hi! Yes you should be able to depending on how the end is, cheers

[@tcastock4484]

You can get flat faced Isolation valves

[@MrandMrsDIY]

@@tcastock4484 Cheers

[@jameshenderson5385]

Don't you put PTFE tape on each side?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Not always necessary

[@UnfittedNoise]

Small bore valves on a bath will reduce the flow rate. Full bore way to go.

[@usedandreviewedrealworldre4184]

Good point!

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Good idea

[@MrandMrsDIY]

@@usedandreviewedrealworldre4184 Agree

[@TwinbeeUK]

Don't forget to deburr the pipe to remove the rough/sharp edges if you cut the pipe yourself.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Great tip thanks

[@Sirricardo6]

No grease on the nut?

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Not needed on this occasion but you could put it on to make it easier!

[@markjohnson8390]

Don't tighten the nut as much as you can, you'll deform the olive and it will leak.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Possibly yes

[@stephenmontague4089]

Should have used full bore isolators, not restrictive type. Plumbing regulations state its good practice to fit isolator valve to taps but not a requirement.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Can do yes if you want, but it would make it easier when removing/disassembling bathroom furniture/pipework. Cheers

[@maxcarp7633]

Close your regulations and start thinking with your brain