How to Install a Smart Valve on Your Home

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@mediaondisplay3089 Жыл бұрын

I've installed at least 20 of these so far. They work pretty good, pretty cool you can monitor and shut off your main with your phone. Here's a pro tip when installing: use the spacer, turn the water on and run water through the spacer to get rid of any debris that may have gotten into the line. There's a small propeller in the device that will get stuck if there's any debris.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. That’s a great idea!!!!

@davidsolis5075 9 ай бұрын

How much is an estimate range to install one?

@greekmaster1001 4 ай бұрын

Is there a monthly subscription for this app?

@greekmaster1001 2 ай бұрын

Did you have any problems connecting to Wi-Fi or setting up these valves and the optional sensors?

@kennethshaw8388 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I purchased the 3/4" version to connect to my main 3/4" copper line. My insurance company now requires this for our second/vacation home. Can't easily shut the water off for the winter since we have circulating hot water heat and cast iron radiators. I was going to have a licensed plumber do the work. BUT. . . Several plumbers I contacted in my area (30 miles South of Albany, NY) had no interest in doing the installation. One plumber quoted an astronomical figure - about 5X the purchase price. Just what I need at 70 years old, another DIY project. I already have the app, three Moen Smart Water Leak Detectors and the Smart valve on the WiFi, so a couple of carefully spaced sweat fittings will get things done. The app was a bit of a pain in the rear to initially get connected to the devices. Moen needs to iron out the rough edges in the WiFi set-up procedure for the Leak Detectors. Interestingly, the valve took only a couple of minutes while the three Leak Detectors took over an hour and multiple attempts and resets. A bonus of the Leak Detectors is that they monitor the temperature and humidity as well monitor for water. Thanks for posting the video.

@habbadabbado5765 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! While it’s slick, My Flo has been nothing but problems. Had to replace the whole unit after 6 months. 2 months ago I had to buy the turbine assembly since it just ran out of 1 yr .warranty. Has had several connectivity issues with wi-fi since it’s in the crawl space.

@wscb01 Жыл бұрын

My new home came with this. Saved my butt!

@user-lr6st7pc5x Жыл бұрын

Finally. Installed first of this this type about 7 years ago. Better if they have leak sensors connected to the valve, so it closes sooner than 5 minutes if something happens.

@shaggyfilms Жыл бұрын

I’m in NTX and called a highly rated plumber in my area out to quote me on an install for this. Had no idea what i was talking about and just kept telling me i needed an electrician. Yeah buddy, i know it needs power, but i need YOU to help me plumb it in. Still haven’t gotten this done.

@arthurmiller8336 Жыл бұрын

Rodger Mahony I kind of like you like me or from the 1980s keep up the good work I love your movies

@to5msheppard Ай бұрын

Another question I have should I ask for a plumber that’s already installed these because that was a great tutorial

@felipethomas3504 Жыл бұрын

I installed a lot of those devices out here out here in phoenix, the only thing that sucked is the call backs from the ones installed outside which the heat would messed them up so I learned that it’s better to install them either by the water heater or water softener unless u have shade by your main.

@greekmaster1001 2 ай бұрын

Why what did the heat do?

@MrMediadirect Жыл бұрын

Any backyard hoses you can recommend? Best material?

@kiwali 7 ай бұрын

This is it Mark!!!

@Random-name87 Жыл бұрын

Looks like they have this set up so you can have multiple valves in one app. So you can use it in multiple apartment units if you have a multi-unit building. Or you can have a valve in multiple properties if you have multiple properties. And control all of it on the 1 app.

@dragon411320 Жыл бұрын

"Don't overtighten it, just let the tape do its job" should make that into a t-shirt.... the amount of times I've seen people say "teflon tape is only a lubricant, it doesn't seal!" only to spout a moment later with "the NPT needs properly tightened because there are imperfections in the threading" don't recognize that the tape can do *both* be a lubricant AND help seal the regular tolerances and tiny manufacturing defects on a thread is mind-boggling, and can also tell they never worked with PCs either, just in that situation it would be thermal paste not teflon tape/goo

@joej19 6 ай бұрын

I prefer the battery powered yolink shut off valve with 12 sensors. If the power and or internet goes out the sensors communicate directly with the battery powered shut off valve. If even a couple drops of water touch any of my 12 sensors it shuts off.

@victorbastidas6593 10 ай бұрын

Where do you install the automatic water shout off valve? Do you install before the existing manual valve or after?

@twoevilone 6 ай бұрын

Im installing these for a customer at 2 different locations, and they are not home and i dont have access to there wifi or there phone to program the app. Does anyone have any info or experience with local mode? Im thinking i want to leave it in low detection mode so the tenant doesnt get there water shut off during there long showers, or while filling the washing machine and dishwasher at the same time.

@jdmoore988 Жыл бұрын

Does it still work if the power goes out, like allowing water to flow through it

@Chris_In_Texas Жыл бұрын

Although the mess that would have to be made in most of the North Texas homes with slab foundations and short runs of piping coming out of the slabs for the main water lines before it goes right back down into the slab. 99% of the time its a random bathroom or kitchen faucet where the main water comes in the wall. You would need access to this for routine maintenance as well, so an access door would have to be added as well as lack of outlets to plug it in. Just like trying to add a water softener here as well unless the plumbing was setup from day one to support it, it would be extremely costly to do.

@AngelGonzalez-sm9xu 5 ай бұрын

Nice

@drliamdaasian5153 Жыл бұрын

Installed a lot of these here in Virginia 👍

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

What do you think about them?

@drliamdaasian5153 Жыл бұрын

@@RogerWakefield not that bad just a lot of crawl spaces and CPVC. Relatively easy install

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

I thought the install was easy too, piece of 🍰

@universalglitch Жыл бұрын

Those work great, very easy to sell to people who have experienced a 20k plus damage flood from an R/O.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

It is! They also have leak detectors that you can place all around your house (laundry room, under sink, behind toilet, water heater) where it will sense the humidity and temperature of the room and alert you if it senses water leaking and it connects with the same Flo app! They are doing some great things

@virgil3241 Жыл бұрын

Been on my list for a few years. Some insurance places give you a discount on your insurance as well, so it will literally pay for itself over time money wise. But some insurance only accept certain brands as well. For now, I manually turn my water off to my house if I am away over night, or on a vacation. Thankfully, in Canada, we have our shut off valves in the house and its easy to do. Water sensors, even if just a beep at home, at least discover things before they get bad. I also turn off/on all my water line shut offs every 6 months to make sure they work, and replace my washer lines every 5 years. I realize this isnt as good as something like this, but its better than not doing anything. So are these better than the ones that shut off the gate valve off manually?

@amak1131 Жыл бұрын

These devices are always cool, but I'm ever worried about security. IOT devices don't have the best track record and it being on the open internet is still a concern until companies up their security game.

@postskeetclarity 9 күн бұрын

u should put it on a separate network all of these types of gadgets

@mrbigcat9 8 ай бұрын

The flo by Moen has brass fittings? So, why the dielectric union?

@mushroom89 4 ай бұрын

I'm a techy person and want the water flow and pressure data to be available outside of the app. Is that possible with the Moen valve or any similar smart valve products you know of that let you export the data and/or not require an internet connection in order for it to work?

@willyrico1146 3 ай бұрын

What would be a decent price to pay for something like this. Yes I know depending on area. So I live in San Jose California

@714seamonster6 7 ай бұрын

Super thumb’s up

@davidwhelchel109 8 ай бұрын

Will this work with Pex

@BayAreaBikeLife Ай бұрын

I been reading reviews after 2 or 3 years they go bad kind of sketched out to get it

@mrbigcat9 8 ай бұрын

What will happen if the AC power goes out does it still work?

@clc040 11 ай бұрын

Can’t find an adapter/union anywhere to connect to 3/4 pex. Returning it!

@to5msheppard Ай бұрын

My question to all your plumbers I know you don’t have to solder anymore and you use those devices that clamp down on the pipe how well do those work? I mean they must work pretty good. I always watch you guys always there’s no soldering but it’s all compression.

@RogerWakefield Ай бұрын

ProPress is becoming the new solder...its still relatively new tool and technique and so far not many problems...but just like everything give it time and there could be problems later on.

@VariableSin 7 ай бұрын

Question: Can you actually replace your main, manual shutoff valve with one of these or is that a bad idea? Assuming it's a bad idea, should this always be installed downstream from your main shutoff valve or upstream?

@apaceofchange94 7 ай бұрын

I’m not a plumber but I really wouldn’t get rid of a manual shut off valve. Both for your own sake and if you ever have an emergency and have to call out a professional And two: it should be downstream from it. Allow yourself to have two fail safes in case of an emergency.

@ur.9330 2 ай бұрын

Whats the average cost for installation of a Flo? Got an estimate from a plumbing company who shall remain nameless and they quoted my wife 6-7k, i thought she mistyped 6-700 but no 6-7k

@greekmaster1001 4 ай бұрын

Is there monthly payment /subscription for this?

@workingtothebone256 Жыл бұрын

Installing these on every new house we are doing in a new 108 housing development.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Where are you installing them at?

@workingtothebone256 Жыл бұрын

@@RogerWakefield in the garage, on the water main, right before the water heater stub outs

@stateboy80892 8 ай бұрын

Are most common water main pipes 1"?!

@ronlovell5374 Жыл бұрын

Nice! We've been installing these in Canada for some time now. We test em by slicing and old capped washer hose over a bucket. You should make a video of this test or something similar to a pipe failure.

@thenexthobby Жыл бұрын

re: "or the inconvenience of manually shutting off your water supply?" Moen's site has a graphic that implies this gets installed aft of a traditional shutoff and pressure regulator. I very much like the idea of what this can presumably do. But are we confident this can *replace* a standard shut off valve?

@williammorris3303 Жыл бұрын

It isn’t meant to replace a full open valve , it’s meant to be a stop safe for if you aren’t knowing there is a problem and to keep the water off until you can get to the valve

@ZDALI14 9 ай бұрын

Why’d you use 1” and reduce instead of a 3/4

@swishyboi7444 8 ай бұрын

How is this closing water automatically? Where is the water detection pad?

@bobscomix Жыл бұрын

No Teflon paste?

@Kiloptero 11 ай бұрын

Hi.. There is a lot of complains about the quality of the FLO.. Any feedback?

@RogerWakefield 11 ай бұрын

I thought the product was solid, I had some trouble connecting it to the Wifi and pairing it with my phone...but that was my only issue using it.

@Kiloptero 7 ай бұрын

@@RogerWakefield Thanks.. any experience after 1 year? there is a lot of complains about the warranty and the experience after 1 year. Thanks a lot!!

@df7242 Жыл бұрын

If only I had this when my toilet broke overnight while sleeping

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

It’s not too late to get one!

@jochute Жыл бұрын

Great videos sir! But you know installing this on most dfw homes would be difficult with no easy access to pipes coming into the house.

@weekendwarrior3420 4 ай бұрын

I live in TX and my valve is in the ground, so this does nothing for me :-(

@TwilightRage2099 Жыл бұрын

Does this device work without a internet connection? I always worry about things like this continuing to work in the case of a natural disaster. I couldn't imagine using something that would shut down and stop your access to water just because you can't connect to the net.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

It still works without an internet connection, but you have to manually open/shut the valve if there is a problem. There is a key tool included to help with that.

@TwilightRage2099 Жыл бұрын

@@RogerWakefield Ahh.. Thanks for the info.

@healthyminimalist 3 ай бұрын

Ferguson is double the price of home depot for homeowners. Dont know why.

@DanielTorres-bi8no Жыл бұрын

I've removed about 20 of these in the central valley of Cali. They leak at the power connector.

@othnielcarbajal2235 Жыл бұрын

Just use a flood stop

@vechtruba Жыл бұрын

mustache is cool

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

@othnielcarbajal2235 Жыл бұрын

Only if it had a battery back up

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

does your flood stop?

@MarbledPaladin Жыл бұрын

There are devices like this which do have one, it uses 4 AAA batteries and turns the water off automatically when it detects a leak...

@the1spurs 2 ай бұрын

500 bucks?! 😂I’m home to much to get this id know if my house was leaking.

@RamboOnYaMom Жыл бұрын

Nope I wouldn’t want this, if I have a leak let it pour!!! I’d love a new kitchen or bathroom

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

That’s one way of doing it…

@louisd95714 Жыл бұрын

Sure, and your house insurance bill would surly go through the roof.

@RamboOnYaMom Жыл бұрын

@@louisd95714 not through the roof 🤣 it just happened and issuance went up 11% so not that bad

@louisd95714 Жыл бұрын

@@RamboOnYaMom Not bad at all, but I wont take that chance, because with my luck, it would increase by a lot more.

@RamboOnYaMom Жыл бұрын

@@louisd95714 well I’m in a lucky position, my mom was the beneficiary of my grandpas insurance policy for the house and they hadn’t had a claim for over 40 years so I’m sure that’s why

@oldmanjake7976 Жыл бұрын

Things like this make me Nervous because it is if the water breaks and soaks that Little smart device with it still works also if you have kids and And you have to run the bathtub to make a steam bath. Would it kick the water off if you don't have your phone on you? Also I trust in sweating pipes and compression fittings homeowners need To know they're layout

@habbadabbado5765 Жыл бұрын

If it detects the running has been continuously for 20 minutes, it will send you alerts via text, phone calls and emails. If you don’t let Flo know it’s ok within 5 minutes, it will shut the valve. Otherwise, you can open/close the valve with a hex wrench manually if you have no phone or internet.

@postskeetclarity 9 күн бұрын

sorry to see you are shilling for this product. I've installed 10 of these, have had 8 call backs due to pump failure. the pump impeller is prone to water mineral buildup causing motor excessive motor wear and premature failure. Moan leaves customer stranded citing they're not responsible for irregular water quality or hard water. the motor is not robust enough for hard water and long term use.