How to Install SHOWER TRIM (Step by Step)

[@timwintersoncntr]

Another excellent video, guys! One tip from someone who's worked with O-rings since before they became ubiquitous: always fully lubricate O-rings upon installation. For home plumbing (and food processing) Super Lube O-ring Silicone Lubricant or Trident Pure Silicone (primarily for divers' face masks) work well. Silicone grease, without the solvents and adjuncts in spray-on products, preserves the O-ring, aids installation preventing twisting and pinching, lubricates functional movement, enhances the seal by allowing easy movement of the O-ring, providing a secondary seal medium, and by filling the tiny imperfections in the metallic interface, and it retards corrosion and mineral deposits at the interface. Well worth the greasy fingers.

[@69pacecar]

You guys are so funny. I personally try to avoid talking about my momma's nooks and crannies, but that's just me. Great video and I really liked Jordan's use of overlay images to support the discussion.

[@robsp32]

lol I laughed my ass off when he said that.

[@HBSuccess]

Ditto on Jordan’s overlays. Great editing in general.

[@Esteban_Herrera]

Funny stuff now, wait till you guys get old, you will have nooks and crannies too. 😆

[@normm.7265]

Showers of blessing are your videos. ✝️ Hope your mom is back home to enjoy the remod.

[@Wolfburns]

Now I wanna take off my shower handle and check the gear just because it's something I know about now. I really appreciate your channel and can't thank you enough for showing us behind the walls!

[@outlawgentleman8860]

Only thing I would add is to use water proof valve grease. Valve body inserts can and do get extremely stuck. There is extraction tools but even those don't always work well and you end up busting it out. You do NOT want to scratch the inside of the valve body at all. Great content Studpack crew. My Dad and I also do home remodels so I love seeing another father son team doing the same line of work.

[@dannyrondeau7873]

@@tullgutten it’s better to not use Vaseline or any petroleum lube as it can degrade any rubber seals or o-rings in the cartridge body. Special valve grease is where it’s at!

[@goodtobehandy]

That's my go to when I'm assembling plastic plumbing

[@vistathingy]

Agree on the grease. I had an ancient stuck valve and tried all the techniques to remove it. I ended up carefully melting the nylon valve body out with my MAPP torch, and cleaning the body with a brass brush and 1200 grit sandpaper. Should have protected the shower floor as the molten nylon and rubber spread soot everywhere. Half hour plus a half role of paper towel and mineral spirits cleaned the mess.

[@tullgutten]

@@dannyrondeau7873 you know what, i never thought of what vaseline is made of... Didn't know it was petroleum based 😬 With this new knowledge i take back my first comment😅. I always say petrolem based grease and oil should stay away from plastic and rubber as it degrades it. Silcone grease is the best but hard to clean if you make a mess. Have a MOTIP can of White Lithium Grease that says on the can it is safe for plastic, not 100% sure but it seems to be safe and without petroleum in it

[@tullgutten]

Researched the MOTIP White lithium grease with PTFE now and i only find that it is safe for plastic and rubber. It is composed of "EP-2 Grease" which is a lithium base soap grease without petroleum and is widely used for automotive in wheel bearings and ball joints (ball joints always have plastic and rubber in them). The only hydrocarbons is the solvent to make it sprayable but that evaporates in a few seconds

[@travism9339]

3:08 All in the nooks and crannies....😅 That was hilarious. Awesome video, SP crew.

[@michaeltreen8785]

I've installed and serviced dozens of these valves. It is imperative to use a small amount of copper anti seize under the bonnet nut that holds the cartridge to the valve body. That large nut likes to seize,and makes servicing the valve very hard.

[@AlAmantea]

It's not just tradition that dictates Hot on the left, Cold on the right. It's part of the IBC code. Also, when a fixture maker designs their parts, they have indicators on them for hot and cold water position and temperature. If the valves are put in wrong, the indicators are practically useless to anyone wanting to adjust the temperature. A bit of valve grease on all moving parts in the valve will help things last longer, and operate a bit easier for much longer. If you have issues with the escutcheon plate for the valve sealing against the grout lines, a silicone grease can help it seal properly against textured tile or deep grout lines without worrying about future maintenance.

[@franciscovega7325]

@ 15:30 .. "Because that's what my Dad Always said to do" and Dad was always right . If you ever find yourself in Iraq or Afghanistan in the summer time, remember that the water is always HOT . Great Video Gents .

[@ds61821]

THANKS. I've struggled for a year with the same shower handle not getting hot enough in the winter and not cool enough in the summer. I had a professional plumber install it and he even asked me if I wanted full range. I just NOW went there and made the adjustment you said to make--it now gives me the full range! Thanks. Wow.

[@StudPack]

That’s so cool David thx for commenting 👊👍

[@caroldittli2235]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm in the final stages of my bathroom remodel and I'm a little nervous about putting the trim on myself. Your video made me think I can do it. Thanks for the great step by step instructions. I hoping to finish this week.

[@StudPack]

You got this Carol thx 👊👍

[@caroldittli2235]

@@StudPack Thank you. I got it done today! So happy to have a working shower/tub.

[@StudPack]

Awesome 👍

[@travism9339]

That grout job is impressive!! Love seeing tradesman take pride in their craft. I don't care what anyone says...this type of work is art.

[@moneyfornothing3264]

Jesus Christ that’s a good job Stud Pack! Thanks for showing the proper way to teflon, so many people make it so difficult.

[@ncooty]

Great, as always. One suggestion: I think it's super useful when Paul discusses dealing with suboptimal situations (like with the stub-out). I thought there were a few other aspects of this for which it would've been interesting to hear Paul's work-arounds (e.g., mounting to uneven tile, what to do if the showerhead stub-out is loose, etc.). Those of us who work on older homes and deal with other people's poor workmanship know that things don't always go as smoothly as the directions indicate. :) Paul knows this better than most, so his tips (or commiserations) are invaluable. Thanks as always.

[@chriseshpeter3478]

Great job guys, so well explained, would have liked to have seen a shot of the whole shower compete....

[@mikez4132]

I think that might be for another video. If I had to guess.

[@mikez4132]

@@chriseshpeter3478 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpXHXoV_e9uempo yep

[@bethnwalt]

My dad and I are more than capable In construction and electrical but we have a love hate relationship with plumbing. A few years back we decided to replace the tub faucet in my master bath. After a couple trips to the big box store for the right stuff we lit the torch and started removing the old and sweeting on the new. After the last connection we decided to take a break to congratulate ourselves on defeating the evil plumbing gods. After ten minutes I went to check for leaks and found the closet where access to the plumbing was in flames! We had failed to cool our last fitting and the 2x4 caught fire! After some inventive swearing and a wet towel the flames were under control and from that day on I’ve never failed to pay a plumber for even the minor stuff! Love your videos and your father son relationship keep it up guys!

[@StudPack]

Thx Walt 👍

[@JW-452]

i dont do any form of home improvement, but watching this is super informative. you do a great job of making stuff make sense to even the layman. really good content.

[@SeanRefsnider]

Thank you for this shower series! I’m in the middle of renovating my parents house and making it more accessible for them. I didn’t even know what a curbless shower was before and now I’m going to install one for them!

[@Esteban_Herrera]

I've seen bathrooms in Japan that the whole bathroom floor is curb less. The drain is somewhat center of the bathroom towards the shower. In theory you can hose down the whole bathroom floor including the toilet and it would flow down the drain. When there was a plumbing leak everything would drain before going into the rest of the home. Kind of like our campers and motor home's bathrooms but just bigger. The restrooms in many businesses have floor drains.

[@etaeleifi]

Great channel. Paul is an excellent teacher and I like how you show when you don't do something right and you actually listen to subscribers when they have good tips. Keep it up.

[@raulvarelaguzman6497]

This is great. I enjoy the how thorough you are at explaining. It’s much appreciated.

[@Tablesaw818]

Shower looks great gentlemen! Hope your mother is feeling better!

[@AidanSkoyles]

To DIY'ers like me -- Be extremely careful when tightening those elbow/hose connectors. Over-tighten it, and it could crack the tile which would be Very. Very. Bad.

[@kidcurry1957]

Can you put Kohen trim on a delta valve body and cartridge?

[@AidanSkoyles]

@@kidcurry1957I wouldn’t risk it

[@jeffgarner3178]

After watching Delta's site T17 series and the result of no water flow I watched yours and at 19:50 you Stud Pack fixed my shower. Thank you.

[@StudPack]

Our pleasure Jeff 👊

[@John-jl3ky]

You make good videos, I’ve been a painter for 30 years I understand the struggles, I enjoy your videos and your content!

[@RehabLife]

I was starting to get withdrawal syndrome! Great tutorial! Hot on the left, cold on the right and you know what doesn't run uphill! Congratulations, you are a plumber!

[@southerncomfort971]

Tell that to the guys who installed my kitchen sink, I live in central Ontario and they not only put the hot and cold o the wrong sides but also plumbed thru a outside wall facing north across the lake in a 6 inch wall cavity, using fiberglass batting only in the wall, Good thing i had the sense t o install a heater in the crawlspace under the kitchen floor which helps keep the pipes from freezing in the minus -30C we have been getting this February. Appears not all plumbers are created equal.

[@insecureinvestorchallenge7366]

@@southerncomfort971 That is for sure. I have been having great fun at learning allot about the latest building science and technology. Some of my experience in hiring contractors and some of the projects I’ve done was quite a learning curve. Despite trying really hard to be real clear then I learned where my shortcomings were. I am more invested now than ever to make sure that I understand the various different practices on how to install something and figure out what I think is best and appropriate. Stud Pack is one of the few channels that I mostly agree with what I see and appreciate the quality and caliber they try to put out. I also watch Matt Risinger as well as a few other channels. I appreciate comparing the information and deciding for myself. I have come to the conclusion that if I don’t get a basic education in what I want to have done and something is not being done right then I won’t know any better and that is my responsibility. You would think that we should be able to trust a professional and not to stand for such low quality work but you need to know what you’re talking about to ensure that you get what you’re supposed to. Information and a college education was valuable at one time because it wasn’t that easy available before the Internet became so widely available. Now we live in the information age that make information so widely available that if you don’t consider how fortunate we are to have access to things that just were not so easily available once upon a time. Then we may take for granted what advantage we have now compared to then. (I’m not saying that college is not valuable but it’s just not as valuable as it used to be.) I find this no different than blindly trusting a CPA. You shouldn’t have to do the CPA’s work but if they know that you don’t know a damn thing and you are blindly trusting them… then who are they likely more afraid of?… You or the IRS? Get a basic education on tax fundamentals so that you can have an intelligent conversation with your professional so that they can realize that you have an idea of what you’re talking about and they might want to pay attention to you a little better than someone that wouldn’t know any better. Good book to cover layman’s tax concepts, “ Tax-Free Wealth” 2nd edition By Tom Wheelwright CPA. This taught me my basic tax asset classes, rules and the tax overhaul that we had from 2017. (I ran into a situation with a CPA recently that got me mad. Regardless of what industry (plumber, construction, CPA etc.) then you don’t have to be a professional at it but if you want to make sure that you are getting the services that you need then you might want to do a little research and educate yourself to a minimal degree is what I have decided. The moment you stop learning is basically the moment you died. 😄😁 Your body just hasn’t caught up yet. 🤔😏😁👍) Getting yourself a basic education in whatever you need to know also helps to screen out the “professionals” that you might come a cross. 😏🙄🤔👍 I am currently going to have to have my whole house replumbed and I am in conversations with a plumber right now. He is the first one I have found that seems to have the ability to have an intelligent conversation and understand what I want. He found it an interesting experience to have someone that had done as much work as I had in learning what I need to know before coming out to give me an estimate. 😄😁😏👍 I highly recommend Pex A or Uponor is a brand of Pex A. It is burst resistant, it is a cross-linked polymer that is able to expand to a degree without busting the pipe in freezing temperatures and then be able to return to its original size. There are so many other benefits but here is just a little bit of information. I love the information that Matt Risinger has on this. I encourage comparing multiple sources. I wish you well, I hope this helps and take care!

[@southerncomfort971]

@@insecureinvestorchallenge7366 in almost full agreement, college isn't the issue though, sure you can learn something whether it be trade or finance or whatever, its ethics that becomes important and your own knowledge thru the web allows us to spot the unethical people sooner. Unfortunately i thought I had done my homework on what needed to be done and hired a "guy" locally hoping as a resident of the area would know the local trades who do "good" work. he may have known them but hired different people and here some 4 years later still ind and correct things that should have last the remainder of my life as i was 63 at the time and getting ready to retire. On the positive side of that, having to do this work now my self or with family, i am learning skills,lol, fixing issues and staying busy, which subsequently has helped "keep the old man out" and the young man inside me to continue learning and working ,but now for myself. Still when you look for someone to do a job and you have the funds to pay them, you should be able to expect a decent job.done atleast properly if not perfect or to your liking, but RIGHT. I could go on for days about issue and repairs' and all the things i have had to fix or deal with since the upgrade in my cottage home to a full time living space. but i try not to dwell on the past or the degative, since those thoughts don't help anything. with the one exception of making others aware of what you might encounter on your adventure. so it comes back to "buyer beware" good luck and stay safe and well. Thanks for reaching out.

[@insecureinvestorchallenge7366]

@@southerncomfort971 I have to say that I appreciate your reply. You sound quite awesome and I imagine that I would really enjoy getting to know you. It made me smile about how you are keeping “the old man out and the young man in” at this stage in your life. You can’t always tell where someone is at in their life and I’m always hoping the best for everyone. I’m sure I probably go on too much but I just hope that somewhere in that then depending on where that person is in their life that I might have said something that was helpful. Your wisdom is much appreciated. I can see now that you have gone through allot more journey than I knew. I appreciate, admire and respect where you come from and where you’re at. 😙😁👍 Take care and I totally appreciated your response. 😙💯👍 Thank you!

[@NavigatingChaos]

@@insecureinvestorchallenge7366 you're quite creepy. I don't think anyone should "get to know you". 🤔

[@mikedtubey]

I've been watching your videos for a while. You are great. Your son is also doing a great job. you both are very easy to understand.

[@dienekes4364]

I've never seen one of those 90s. That's pretty slick! I may have to put one of those in my shower that I'm rebuilding in my new house.

[@richardbennett22]

Thanks guys for taking the time doing this video. My OCD issue has been with the pipe at the shower head and knowing, or NOT knowing after you thread the pipe in IF you have a leak or not.

[@samfredo8140]

I was told to use some pipe dope on top of the tape.

[@MoneyManHolmes]

When I built my shower, I put the threaded opening just close enough to the surface that I could silicone around it so any thread leak would run out and down the tile. I didn’t plan it though. Just got lucky.

[@Tmr-yx9yu]

A high quality tape and/or dope go a long way. If you’re gonna go both put dope over top of the tape not the other way around. You’d be surprised how quickly tapered pipe thread seals up against city water pressure.

[@kevingoncalves4987]

You guys are absolutely killing the game. Just learned a ton from this video.

[@StudPack]

Thx Kevin 👍

[@paulcoolidge1140]

Thanks guys, I’m getting ready to remodel my master bath and have 2 Delta 17 series valves to install! Perfect timing!!

[@insecureinvestorchallenge7366]

Please check out Schluter. I recently finished taking 2 of their workshop classes that are free and I didn’t get just class time but hands on installation experience with instructors supporting me every step of the way. Invaluable experience! They teach standards from the TCNA handbook and show the requirements to install their product. I learned so much from the various different traditional ways of installing waterproofing and different aspects in a bathroom installation. Walking away with a broad range of information from traditional installations to how they install their products was an awesome experience for me to consider, take the information and decide for myself. They also have a KZbin channel that you can reference for proper installation. KZbin channel good. Workshops are so much better as far as I’m concerned. I hope this helps.

[@joeschmoe1301]

These step by step videos are worth their weight in GOLD!!!

[@richardmitchell7836]

I will give you guys credit for taking the time to make these videos! Like you said if it helps one person out it's worth it for sure. I do the same thing as you, and as the fellow said below, the only thing different I do is coat the o rings and the threads on the valve body with silicone grease. Just knowing that most water is hard around here in the northeast. Once again I commend you and your son!!

[@milesharlan1]

Studpack Wednesday!! Hump day of the week will go fast now that you released a video!! Keep up the good work!

[@chillones9574]

Awesome Job, the shower, the video editing etc. Is their literally only two of you pulling this off. You realize this old house has a whole production team. Excellent team work.

[@StudPack]

Thx. Yep just me and Jordan 👊

[@jeromesmith7866]

Tip for when you can’t get “two more” turns on a fitting or pipe but you want it tighter: count your thread tape wraps, then if you need to get a fitting tighter (cause you only got “one more” turn) you can add a few more tape wraps than your normal #.

[@kevinintheusa8984]

What great timing. My son and I are getting ready to do this in our shower remodel. I have put one in before but it was 15 years ago on the first bathroom remodel. Great video and we opted for a shower set up that was similar except in nickel. Our son is 6 foot 7 inches and we needed something that would go pretty high. We also put in a diverter to a shower that comes out above the shower for a rain head. My wife insisted. She's the boss. Great work guys.

[@insecureinvestorchallenge7366]

Make sure to look into Schluter for your waterproofing. I have 4 bathrooms that I need to do and one of them is designed for a wheelchair. This means no curb. The prospect of getting this wrong scared me so badly that I did allot of research for a very long time and settled on Schluter. Their warranty is second to none and their education is above and beyond the TCNA standards. They also have a KZbin channel. (For proper information do not reference outside of their KZbin channel. There are channels that might do a good job but details that are required for the warranty could be completely missed and so you should reference the official videos from the company.) Taking their free workshops that have class and hands on installation training was far better than any video I could watch for me. They are nationwide, cater all the food for the workshop of almost 2 days and pay for the hotel if needed. You just invest your time and walk away with a massive amount of information to consider and decide for yourself. Hands-down was invaluable. I got the latest information and technology for my installations and learned allot about what has been traditionally done and what the pros and cons are. I wish you well and take care!

[@JLocker]

Guys, what a great video, explained absolutely step by step with added info as always... love it! Always wondered how to do this thanks for sharing guys!

[@williamchurch614]

I know you guys have probably been working like crazy to finish before Mom comes home from the hospital/rehab, so that's why you skipped ahead in this shower install to the trim part. But I hope you got some footage of how you proceeded from the floor joist adjustments to the finished product. Looking for a new video on that. Great work as always!

[@chrisloehr6641]

Keep in mind that the subbed out the tile and plumbing on this one. Paul mentioned that the had some showers coming up that the would be showing the whole process on though.

[@williamchurch614]

@@chrisloehr6641 Right. I forgot he said that in the last video when he was lowering the joists. Thanks.

[@AKJammer1]

@@thedevilshelp And the shower niche on that new wall. I'd like to see the finished product even if part was subbed out.

[@jeffreyweaver782]

Thanks for making this. Old dog here learning new tricks thanks to your help. Thanks for sharing your experience! Keep up the great job! Hope your mom / grandma is getting well

[@adameinsel5104]

As a licensed plumber that does this weekly, still enjoyed watching this video as much as all your guys other videos.

[@StudPack]

Thx Adam 👍

[@briankowald6465]

Very timely. I bought house and a guest told me that the shower in the guest bath is not very warn. Which is odd, because its really hot in the master bath and the kitchen. (Too hot, but we don't have small children at home any longer). Now I know what to look for to try to adjust it. But aren't some valves auto-adjusting so that if somebody flushes a toilet, you don't get a blast of scalding water in the shower? Thanks for your videos. You guys are my favorite home improvement channel. You deserve more subscribers and views and I hope you get there.

[@jthomas274]

Thanks for showing how to adjust the water temperature gears! I was able to fix my tub to finally put out hot water. Previous owners just turned the water heater up which allowed for scalding water on all the other fixtures. You guys are awesome!!!

[@StudPack]

Awesome thx J👍👊

[@jasonhill1520]

Great job again, plumber and contractor for over twenty years in all phases of construction and service work. You did an excellent job in the teaching process. I appreciate the channel, the hard work, and the professionalism you and your dad provide, Thank you. I would personally pull any water saver from the hand held as the volume is fully controlled by the delta cartridge.

[@StudPack]

Thx Jason. Pulling the water saver😳??!! I have no idea what you’re talking about 👊👍

[@AKJammer1]

@@StudPack There's often a small disk on the handle that has a small hole in it that restricts the water flow. They call it a water saver. Basically it makes for wimpy water flow. Jason was recommending pulling that out since you can control the water flow at the valve itself.

[@gilbatzri]

@@AKJammer1 Whoosh. LOL

[@LaggyWizard]

never thought about plumbing trim, thanks for showing us some tips n trix.

[@rsmith7292]

Thanks - I really like the tip on using the handle of the Channellocks on the inside of the shower-head pipe ! Thanks SP

[@sbraudrick]

My Dad told me all you needed to know about plumbing was "hot on the left, cold on the right, and s**t rolls downhill".... which, at the core, isn't wrong :-) Great vid as always!

[@szilardkiglics711]

That video was very helpful for me because I’ve only done a few shower trims and it can be a little nerve racking thanks guys

[@travisk5589]

This video just helped me. And I have installed dozens of these

[@smith-mundtnews1406]

Thanks guys!

[@tomjeffries58]

You should explain the balancing aspect of the valve. I've found it best to have an expansion tank on the water heater if it's a balanced valve. A bad expansion tank can cause the balancing valve to not work properly.

[@T_Jonesy]

So informative. Plumbing is a mystery to me and I always screw things up. This is so helpful. Thanks.

[@peteteaokimosh9798]

Thank you for the gear adjustment information!’ I just did one and fooled around with that gear for at least one hour!! And are having to install one this coming week. I probably will be watching this video again 😊 thanks again I love your videos full of good information. God Bless

[@Miles-mf9kg]

this guys really experienced at home TI jobs, love your videos!

[@garryfavor7614]

Best explanation I’ve ever watched. GREAT JOB !!!!

[@L-36]

The plumbers who installed the shower valve in our kids bathroom didn't seal the cover plate. If there was a gasket, they left it off. Water got in the wall for years. Chased the smell for a while and finally pulled the sheetrock off the other side of the wall. Boards had literally shrunk and there was mold everywhere. I replaced a few 2x4's, sealed up the valve, and put the sheetrock back on. I can't remember what I did about the mold. Probably bleach. Anyway, years after that we had a termite inspection and all the floor joists under the shower had old termite damage. The termites left when I fixed the leak so it didn't need to be treated. Point of all this is, super important to make sure that cover plate and all the fittings are waterproof.

[@bobandes2016]

I agree with Ken below. Lowering the elbow will add length to the hose for an easier hand shower, rinsing the shower stall and any other washing the shower is used for. I would only then add silicone sealant when installing the elbow. I did this on the two showers in my home.

[@jeffreyhudson3690]

Thanks guys. I always learn something from every one of your videos.

[@jthonn]

Another great video! Paul on mine, it's Delta also, but the valve assembly is all one piece, from the 2 o-rings to the adjustment for the hot water(scald guard), but it is only one handle. I guess what I am getting at is the housing being the same, you could convert it to one handle easily. Best wishes for your mom, and I am sure she will enjoy that shower, I know I would!

[@huntera123]

Thanks for such a clear real world look at a tough project

[@michaelromanow795]

Really,really good video. Way better than the Delta video. Jordan’s close ups really helped.

[@Mental_Egg]

Paul makes it look easy. Great job on assembling that jet engine.

[@jefffree6990]

Nice - i just installed one of those Deltas. After staring at the instructions I had to watch about 4 different videos. Things get tricky when you have to adjust the temperature limiter. This is the video I'll comeback to if I have to make any adjustments .

[@Aepek]

4:58 Blue Monster ROCKS👍🏻 Only brand I’ve ever used for plumbing💪🏻 Great vid, hope to see shower tile vid too. Hoping Mom doing well Cheers✌🏻

[@jesussilva7706]

That was great, my water is 5 clicks hot. Everytime I see your videos I learn a lot, Ima call you professor Paul.

[@Jam3s27]

I love your channel your a hard worker and actually know what your doing but god bless you and your son love the content

[@steveksi]

Re: Silicon on face plate sealing. I would always run silicon seal around, especially on tile with grout lines. As the factory seal can not be relied upon to fill the grout channel. But don't go mad. Excellent Video as always. You guys are the best.

[@44R0Ndin]

Yeah I agree, I'd use some silicone too, but if it has a gasket, I'd only use small "dots" of silicone where the grout lines cross the face plate. Idea is that using only a small amount would ensure that it remains easy enough to remove, let you take advantage of the provided face plate gasket where it has a good chance of working, and provide extra insurance that it won't have a hidden leak that you don't find out about until the damage is done.

[@DracolegacyOfficial]

my grandfathers solution for drilling into shower tile was to use a hammer and nail (or whatever else was laying around and would work) to gently chip away the top layer of the tile eliminating the stress of a wandering bit.

[@okkrom]

What a team! You guys are on the road to at least a million subs in no time!

[@millsbrian55]

Great video, guys! Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom with us!

[@fett327]

Im sure others have said it, but for many shower valves it doesnt really matter what side you plumb the hot water line to (right or left). If your hot side happens to be on the right, usually, you can just rotate the valve 180° before installing it and everything will work fine. (thats also why the valve handles happen to also fit 180° offset)

[@donniesutton2230]

One of the biggest reasons why valves are reversible now is not because it doesn't matter. In condos/hotels we run a hot and cold line up the wall and manifold off to pickup back to back shower valves. The ability to flip the cartridge allows us to reverse one bank while the other one remains plumbed correctly

[@larryestrada5418]

Followed up and it looks great. Good job guys, thanks for the info. Wanted to see the tile transition.

[@bierbrauer11]

Dude my cover plate does not have “delta” on it (late 90’s monitor) so putting that back on is the longest, most excruciating part of the job repairing that damn thing! Can’t believe you threaded that right in!

[@poolejon1]

I have been a frameless shower installer for over 10 years. Done thousands of shower enclosers. I stopped using that core bit years ago. Many companies make masonry style bits except they are designed for tile. Much cleaner hole and no running.

[@alanaz4265]

I like to squirt a little silicone caulk in the holes before inserting the anchors. I’m sure some will say “not necessary “ but it a simple thing to do for a little extra insurance. Especially if the anchors are below the splash line IE: grab bars etc.

[@iamnolegend483]

Thanks. I like you explain what and why you do the voodo you do so well.

[@optic1972]

Great video, I would also suggest neater holes for the valve and outlet using a diamond tipped jigsaw blade or holesaw, to the DIYer you could certainly encroach outside of the coverplate or outside of any fittings. Grohe actually provide a template which protrudes through the tile and is cut flush at the end.

[@SBinVancouver]

Would love to see a tub-version of this - replacing the tub spigot and floor drain. Thanks!

[@319HANDYMAN]

Hey love the videos, I've been doing home renovations on my own for about 3 years now. I wish I could have found your videos years ago for some tips and tricks. I would love to get a hat as soon as you guys have them back in stock. 🤙🏾

[@davidzimmerman9841]

Only thing I'll add is tape and pipe dope the threads. Great channel 👏

[@firemanj35]

Looking great Paul. Thanks for taking you time to explain it all. 🙂 appreciate it.

[@kensherwin4544]

Whenever I install a hosed shower head like yours, I put the elbow so low that the hose will just reach the nozzle when it's at its highest position. Then the nozzle can reach the floor or the other end of the shower. Very handy for scrubbing either the floor or the dog. The last shower I did was 6' long and the hose reached almost the entire space. Doing it this way requires enough thinking ahead that the blocking for the bar and the rough-in plumbing are all located before framing even starts. Come to think of it, that's true every time you frame a shower.

[@HBSuccess]

@Ken very good idea. The only downside I suppose would be if in the future someone wanted to go back to a fixed shower head the outlet would have to be re-plumbed.

[@kensherwin4544]

@@HBSuccess ... and fix some tiles. That's a pretty big downside. The good news is that in all the years since I've been doing it this way, nobody has asked to change it back. Maybe I've repeatedly dodged a bullet here.

[@kensherwin4544]

@TJP 81 I put the elbow at 32" and the grab bar at 40" above the floor. The hose can then drape either behind or in front of the grab bar, owner's choice. I prefer behind the bar because the hose is long enough to easily reach everywhere. It only takes a few seconds to change it.

[@pacrod6733]

Nice work Gentleman!

[@bighurk30able]

Great job guys

[@smast16]

Installing my delta valve today and the directions are very vague, so here I am!

[@nnamrehck]

Hey it would be fun to see your mom's reaction to her new shower!

[@TheRealFOSFOR]

I mostly use something like "Loctite 577" on threads. Tape is such a guesswork in situations like these where you really have to get the fitting in a specific position. With glue it doesn't really matter if you leave the fitting a little loose. On stuff you can really crank down, tape is a ok.

[@jcking6785]

Another great instructional video. You guys are terrific!

[@banjoeypicks]

Excellent video fellas!!! Dang, I wish you guys were in Alabama. I need you NOW to come fix my house.

[@petecomps7260]

I was eagerly waiting for the video on the the curb-less floor installation. Did I miss it?

[@CitEnthusiast]

That and all the tile work was subbed out.

[@z06doc86]

I love you guys. Just wish for more videos, but I know it’s a time consuming PITA and you’ve got work to do. 👍👍 thanks

[@MemeKing44]

Loved it thankx oh and try using a flankers valve adjuster on adjustment teeth works great, and maybe for 3 tooth or 3.

[@MrGooglevideoviewer]

Cheers Paul and Jordan! Another great video!

[@AlexA-bx8jr]

I just had a similar style Delta valve break on me. Basically could not shut the water off. The teeth gear broke off from the valve itself - had to drive drywall screws into the plastic bezel to turn the water off until I could back to fix it. Delta sent me all the replacement parts free of charge on a valve/trim kit that is 10 years old. The collar was also seized on (someone must have taken a wrench to when installing). Delta recommended soaking a rag in vinegar and wrapping it in plastic to eat away at some soap debris, etc. That plus a oil filter removal tool got it off no problem. Morale of the story - the customer service at delta is second to none.

[@itzNickyJayBeats]

Hey Stud Pack, If you hate Allen keys and set screws as much as I do, then you should get the kit that I absolutely love. I am not sponsered by them I paid with my own money. But I love my small ifixit kit. Its for like mobile devices and stuff but it has literally every set screw and allen key that I could ever imagine using. I use it to install towel bars, and all my set fixtures in bathrooms all day! I love it

[@pcpmundo]

Great job again Stud Pack! Thanks

[@musclecars4635]

hey Studpack! its hard to find those valves with integral stops, you have to search for this specific feature when ordering. forget asking big box store folks about this feature because they don't know (in my experience). not all shower valves have this. thanks for the video! very helpful!

[@southerncomfort971]

Hey there, i see you are familiar with the "integral stops" maybe you can tell me why they are there and how a new home owner would know that these are there? not many of us start any plumbing project shut the waer off at the main or what ever is the closets shut off valve? but these are hidden until you remove the cover plate and handles?

[@musclecars4635]

​@@southerncomfort971 yes they are behind the cover plate. need to remove cover plate to reveal the hot and cold stops. when attempting to order a shower set with integral stops, make sure the description states integral stops on valve body; some just may show a pic of the valve. also, from my experience, when I ordered Moen shower sets the valve with integral stops needs to be ordered separately. to my surprise, the valve did not come with the Moen shower set. the integral stops are helpful for when you don't have access to the shower shut-off valves if any (then you have to shut-off main or find shut-off valves in a basement or crawl space). sometimes the shower plumbing may be on a wall that backs up to another shower or a hallway and you don't have an access door. hope this helps.

[@southerncomfort971]

@@musclecars4635 yes it helps but i can see where me or homeowner, not knowing they have this type would turn the water off at the main and just do the job, they had intended. Now a bigger question is ? if you bought a regular faucet and find you have one of this type would a regular faucet fit ? Or do you have to replace it with the same type? Thanks again.

[@musclecars4635]

@@southerncomfort971 in my experience it should fit. I believe the valves without the integral are slightly smaller.

[@southerncomfort971]

@@musclecars4635 ok sounds good, stay safe and well

[@john.french]

Another good Studpack video

[@eddiephillips264]

Hey Stud Pack!…DOPE TAPE DOPE!…lightly pipe dope the threads of the brass nipple (or any threads) first…then apply then Teflon tape…then lightly dope again…the first step of applying a thin film of dope to the threads helps ALOT to make the Teflon tape “stick” to the threads when apply the tape to the threads…love your videos

[@briankowald6465]

Never heard about using both. The discussion is always one or the other. Pobably work well with both.

[@bbest8]

Maybe links to what you use (especially the valve) that's nice & smart! Diamond core bit is another key tool! Speaking of links...you didn't add the link to Anchors you mentioned either. Thanks for another GREAT instructional video!

[@Divine_Evil]

In Sweden any hole for an anker that is done in the bathroom, needs to have silicone calk added when putting the anker!