How To Install Delta Shower Faucet - In 10 Minutes! - Beginners Guide

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

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[@jeffcenters4969]

Can you discard the black plastic plate if you are not installing tile?

[@jamesd4503]

@@jeffcenters4969That’s what you screw the trim too I think

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[@CodyLeePhillips]

That blocking depth was exactly what I came here for! Another great video as always!

[@ShawnWi]

Same!

[@jackvillan5151]

What if you’re adding backer board and tile which adds almost an inch. Wish he was a bit more specific

[@billhamilton7524]

what are you talking about ?,,its a terrible video, every valve is different ,plus whats he using for wall material ,,it all makes a huge difference ,,follow the directions that come with the unit there is no generic blocking set back

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Same lol !!!

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Cool very informative

[@stanmanmedia]

Dude, you have helped me so much because you don't over analyze things and you throw out the distances you use whether it be plumbing, electric, whatever.. There are so many videos that send the listener through so much analysis without committing, and it leaves me not wanting to do the project. Like here, you commit to the valve blocking flush to back of 2 studs which is just what I planned to do. You gave me the confirmation I needed. I'm using Delta like your example I think. Thanks very much!!

[@johanrodriguez8849]

I’m a tile guy and Lost a lot of jobs not knowing how to do my own plumbing. this was very helpful thank you!!

[@mcat823]

Thank you! Plumbers here are quoting 1800-2000 per shower valve. I did down to studs to save on a repipe but I feel like it’s more expensive! You are a life saver.

[@LearnPlumbing]

Well done. As a Professional we would solder pex adapters to the valve or use the Delta valve with pex connections amd solder a pex adapter on the riser. The only major leaks that have cost me money has been female adapters splitting. We just don't use them anymore due to the low alloy quality and potential of leak. If a homeowner does not.want to solder then use a 1/2" brass coupling amd use pex male adapters. Yes it will add $20 or so to the cost of the install but worth it .

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[@bradhaenitsch1145]

Hey nice job for a non plumber no offense, but I have a hard time with no copper whips on that valve. Just me

[@bobmohr4952]

I moved into my new house 1 1/2 years ago this winter looking for a project while snowbound I started working on a basement build for a bedroom, living tv area, and a bathroom with delta shower 4 piece, vanity, and toilet. The area was already rough plumbed so made life easier. I’ve insulated with 2” Foamboard then 2x4 studs, built doorways, boxed in the egress window. I’ve added outlet boxes and have run wiring to each. If I’m ever stumped on any part of the job I immediately refer to KZbin. I find my self going to your videos quite often based on how you teach each process. Thanks so much you have a real talent not only on the work you do but your ability to make the viewer able to do the job.

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[@davidramey7186]

Perfect This was exactly the information I was looking for Thank you very much for teaching me how to instal my new shower

[@tammyd9040]

I am building a house and your videos have helped me so much! You make things so simple to understand. Thank you!

[@rodrickthompson2799]

Nice work my guy!!! I am currently taking a plumbing class, so seeing your step by step tutorial on this was so easy to watch and grasp because i saw and assisted in that same exact process in class

[@joshuagonzalez1669]

Just started a plumbing job love your videos

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you for letting me know! Good luck with your project 💪

[@troybengel691]

learned a great deal from your videos thank you. also agree, no music or keep it very low

[@dungle-wh9td]

Short, precise, and comprehensive video. Thank you boss!

[@Valentinodrummer]

Thanks!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you for the support Dean! Good luck with your projects!

[@tallpaul8880]

Whenever I can I eliminate extra fittings. It looks like the cold water side had room to bend without crimping. Smooth turns save money and give better flow. Nice vid thanks for all your uploads! ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@F.J._Claes]

When you bend the pipes you end up with leaks on the crimped connections.

[@tallpaul8880]

@@F.J._Claes that’s why I said bend without crimping. Smooth bends allow better flow and help eliminate fittings. Which restrict flow.

[@isaigonzalez5411]

@@tallpaul8880 What GTR is saying is if you bend the pipe the way you are suggesting , it will put pressure on the part where the PEX connects the VALVE. Thus causing a leak. In most scenarios the installation will have to be done like in the video. And if you are crimping correctly you should have no leaks.

[@geobiking4798]

you can use bend guides or 3/4 PVC conduit to eliminate tension from curved pipe, trading that cost vs elbow

[@MrTrevorg18]

Hey man, great video, clear & concise. One thing i noticed was the depth of the shower valve. I was under the impression the black mudshield needs to be flush with the finished wall. With 5/8" drywall, & 1/4" tile, that's almost 1" protrusion past the stud face. It's hard to tell from the video, but wouldn't the shower valve depth need to come foreward more?. Ty hope to hear back

[@burlyboy50]

Great video as I am redoing my shower and I just purchased that exact Delta Shower valve. Well explained instructions. Tx

[@robertflores7349]

Nice videos with good explanation. Could do without the loud music which is distracting.

[@Manager_Mister]

Yes, thank you. The music was distracting.

[@EnFiN3t]

Agreed such a great video and sound is just bit to high

[@nigilaguirre7275]

It's his video. Good job man

[@dgmail1000]

Somebody needs to tell the garage band not to play while he's doing his video

[@henriamaya4281]

My teacher I appreciate your videos very explaining I been watching your videos and I've done replacing the old water pipes to pex in my house. Thank you and keep doing great videos

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

That is so cool! I hope everything goes well with your projects. Thanks a lot for watching!

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[@Matt-c9n]

Great Video, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Music is fine.

[@trdjody]

Nice job Josh! I had to cut open the drywall and fix HO plumbing because the “remodeler’s” didn’t crimp the plumbing or test it.

[@georgewright5484]

I really enjoyed the video and learn some things about pecks great job thank you

[@plumbbuild6517]

Thanks for another great video and explanation of how you do install everything, Most of the valves I install are delta but I keep the delta valves with the integrated stops that way I don't have to shut the water down again after the tile gets installed, just to put the cartridge, and face plates on. And thanks again for the video.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I feel like Delta is the simplest and most universal ones to install. Have you noticed plumbing parts are cheaper on Amazon than they are at Lowe’s and Home Depot?

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Thank you very much for that! The music is awful but your teaching is terrific! 😂😊

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Josh You need to open up a school for the home builder young man Your videos are exceptional, educational and well presented I love them. Keep them coming please Am sure they re educating and benefiting a lot of us in the construction field. Thanks a lot .

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

Thank you so much! No one else said how far in you need to set the handle. Gosh dang, you just earned a like. You should edit your title that the video includes depth setting dimension.

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

So I have to set the 1/2 hard backer board 3/4” off of the studs to clear the tub lip. I really hope I can get this right. From what it looks like here, that extra 3/4 shim wont hurt the shower head, not sure about the tub spout. Wish you would have shown the tub portion, maybe I can find that on another video

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

If you have half inch backer board and quarter inch tile that would put you at 3/4 inch. It should be totally fine. I hope that helps. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@kyleorr533]

@@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions lots of videos and debate on this. Take a look at your installation instructions to be sure, but you usually run your backer board all the way to the lip…you don’t go over it. However, your tile does. Some will say I’m wrong, other will say I’m spot on…but that’s KZbin.

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Dude you are awesome. Liked and subscribed. Thank you, thank you.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that. Good luck with your project!

[@pedropereira8924]

Thanks Josh very nice explanation

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Just the video I needed for todays project !

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[@mjordan421]

Are you using 2x6 studs on either side of where you’re placing the valve? I’ve got 2x4’s. How do I mount it flush with the back of the 2x4 like you described at 4:02-4:07?

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Always great no bs instructions. 👍 👍

[@nevadanites]

Wow! It took ten minutes to list the neccessary items for this project!

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Excellent, love this information, thank you, phx az

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You are welcome! I’m glad you are enjoying the content. Good luck with your project!

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Great explanation great attitude good job

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Great video!! Thank you

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Thanks Andy! You are welcome!

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One of the best. Thank you. Keep them coming!

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Good instructional video buddy. Keep it goin

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[@2yourgreenlawncareinclawn925]

Great video, thank you very much. I am going to do my shower just like you show on your video, I was wondering, someone mentioned about the need of placing hammer arrestors, but your doesn't show one, do you really need one in a shower like this? 😊😊😊👍👍👍

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[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you!

[@nel1803]

Great Video 👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! I hope it helps!

[@alec1113]

Hello , if im correct , you said the valve support block should be 2 inches back from the face of the stud ? Thank you for the video .

[@jessiedaniels6500]

Excellent video

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you Jessie!

[@alton0802]

Great video man, keep them coming please

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you!

[@neomacchio4692]

The blocking for the valve depth depends on finished wall. Setting it 2” deep every time will inevitably cause a problem at some point if you’re doing a lot of these. Gotta read the install instructions and set it to the depth so that the finished wall is correct. Fiberglass or Tile… gonna have a different measurement.

[@pdogakron1623]

Great video. Do you have a video showing the install of the trim kit?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I will have one coming out soon. Be sure to stay tuned!

[@justinmartinez3332]

I always wondered why they have a threaded connection… I would be nervous to plant that behind the Sheetrock. For longevity, I would sweat in the pex fitting

[@marcusjames3035]

You said on the go/no go tool that the go should slip over the rings and the no go should not slip over. A little confused because if the tool slip all the way over that means the crimp is too tight. The tool should slip half way over indicating a good crimp. No?

[@drumrooster]

Do you put the plastic square peice back on ? That screws to the faucet? I noticed you had it on on the last part

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So close to 30K! I love how you time stamp these comments. So cool Thor!

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thank you you video help me a lot

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Glad I could help!

[@691leeps]

If you use npt to pex elbows right on the valve body you won't need the separate elbows. Less fittings in the walls means less possible leak points.

[@dillonle4034]

Do you have video on how to replace the trim kit that using multichoice valvle?

[@howardjampolsky6436]

Very helpful and informative video. My suggestion though... your explanations are great, but the loud music is not necessary. Thanks for the tips. I may give it a try on my upcoming project.

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Thank you for your videos

[@tonycopelyn8730]

The values you provide for depth of set back for shower valve, shower head, height for placement of shower valve (42-inches), shower head 79- inches) are these values specific for this specific shower valve or are they universal for all shower values? One valve kit I was looking at the valve placement was 48 inches and shower head 30-inches above shower valve? Is there a maximum height above shower for placing shower head? TY😊

[@valmiles]

Great video. Can I ask you about the valve body/rough position behind the finished wall: tile thickness, backer board and thin set thickness varies a bit from one installation to the next (+/- 1/4"). Would the trim kit support different thicknesses or does the position of the body need to adjusted to be a specific distance from the finished wall?

[@joe800096]

great instructions, thank you

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Joe!

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Great training!

[@mehdisangar6192]

thank you excellent video, very helpful

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you Mehdi!

[@daidegoat]

Another good video. Thank you.

[@justaguy2356]

Do you know what the blocking depth would be for a Delta diverter valve?

[@mattruisz7925]

Are the pex adapters necessary, does it make the pressure better? Is that the reason for use? I have cpvc and sharkbites. Do I need the pex adapters and pex hose?

[@ShootingG1]

Question If I'm converting an existing tub/shower combo to shower only, can I just cap the tub spout on valve instead of replacing the entire valve to this model in the video?? Thanks!

[@ejohnson3837]

Great videos

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that!

[@tredogzs]

Great Work!!!

[@JHaNG-]

Hey Josh! Great video yet again. My winter project is gonna be a bathroom install in my basement. I’m pretty comfortable with everything. The one thing I was wondering was the valve depth placement which you covered. Would that be a good depth for a tile shower as well or should it not be as deep? Not sure if I’m going tile or fiberglass yet.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

The depth of everything shown here will work for tile showers. Good luck on your project!

[@jaimedpcaus1]

Hi Josh Thank you for the video. May I ask what the lifetime of this pex pipe is (I'm assuming pex B). If you can share why you chose B instead of A? Thanks again and great videos. 👍 😊

[@rosaliocid3400]

Very good job

[@ExtremeRecluse]

I would use some much thicker and longer wood screws to attach the valve to the stud. Did not demonstrate bring in the copper supply lines and changing from copper to pex.

[@joey69691000]

very helpful..thank u so much..

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks you so much!

[@lmd6204]

Great video! So, I'm assuming, the plastic square remains on under the wall and tile and your finished tile should be flush with it? Thanks!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Yes after the tile it will be about flush or slightly recessed. Hope that helps. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@lmd6204]

@@TheExcellentLaborer thank you!!

[@chrisyang6791]

Great video. is it essential to have the black plastic guard around the shower valve? I forgot to put it on when I had the drywaller install the shower backerboard. If I can access the screw holes in the valve, can I just not install the black square thing? Or do I cut a square hole in the backer board to put it in? thanks!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

No it’s not the end of the world. You will just have to drill out where the screws go through the wall. I hope that helps!

[@chrisyang6791]

@@TheExcellentLaborer thanks for the quick reply! Appreciate it and am happy that I don't have to do major work to install black plastic thingy. I'll just make sure I can access the screw holes.

[@wstevenson2004]

What di you charge to install one in a 3 position fiber glass shower install. Removing the old value and installing a new one.

[@sushi13141]

Thank you So much! I hooked up the hot and cold and it worked well. I just have one question. Is it okay to have the hot and cold water on while the valve does not yet have the cartridge in just the test plug? Wouldn’t affect the water temperature to the rest of the home?

[@coatknight]

Why not use FNT to Pex elbows? Eliminates potential leak points.

[@thejoshthat]

What does the "go and no-go" tool do? (Watched a bunch of install videos for my first bathroom remodel and this is my first time seeing this)

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

The tool confirms that the crimp tool crimped properly. I hope that’s helps!

[@91326]

Great video. I noticed the pex adapter fitting has a pretty small internal diameter and with the elbow, are you getting enough water flow for a good shower? Can you get at least 10gpm at the top?

[@judy-bl8ng]

Hi, if I already have a Delta shower faucet and shower head but am going to install a new shower head and trim kit, can I use the existing shower valve or would I have to change out the valve / cartridge because it's a new shower head and trim kit? I am totally unfamiliar with this stuff!

[@ggsholdings7225]

Are you using half-inch pex or three-quarter inch pex ? I heard that if you use half-inch PEX, it reduces the water pressure

[@twinenk15]

Which valve do you recommend for no tub, fix shower head and handheld shower spray?

[@wolverinegnr]

Hi I was going to remodel my bathroom but I'm not good at soldering. So is the pex system better than soldering? Thanks

[@johnbryan2414]

I have a one piece fiberglass shower. Now I have to move everything because 2" back, or flush to the back of the 2×4, was way off. I almost had to go flush to the front. This video helped but it also screwed me up. You should mention it

[@tommarsala3155]

I will be soon installing a shower valve and I will be using for the 1st time Pex A with the Pex A fittings that are expansions fittings. I've never used these before and was wondering if the 1/2" female to pex adapters you used for your Pex B pipe are the same adapters for Pex A pipe, or are there Pex A fittings I need to get for this application. Also, do they make a fitting that gets soldered on rather than screwed on with tape and joint compound. I liked your video.