Information On Different Plumbing Valves

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Shannon from www.house-impr... shows you the various water supply valves available today. He explains the difference between them, and how to use them.

[@nyla3235]

Thank you for this video - just what I needed. So important to educate ourselves in order to take care of our homes. I really appreciate your channel.

[@timothythebrokecrackheadra8062]

I am a level 1 apprentice and i thank you for the information lad

[@funkybasstrix]

Thank you so much, I have an upcoming project with my hot water heater and getting ideas from you to do it the right way...You're awesome!

[@thriftyelf3845]

Thanks SO much! This was a very helpful video so I know what to ask for when I talk to the plumber.

[@LEGENDSOFTHEPAST316]

Really good explaining, simple and to the point.

[@ofiasdfnosdf]

In case anyone else got confused by this: I measured my copper pipes and the diameter is 5/8" inch, so I was wondering if I had some odd-sized pipes in my house. Then I found out that when people say 1/2" pipe, they mean the inside diameter - which equates to the outside diameter minus 1/8".

[@HouseImprovements]

Good point! When talking about pipes it is always inside diameter because depending on the material the pipe is made of the wall thickness is different so the outside will vary.

[@edwardgunn4945]

This is a really excellent video, i was able to complete my project in my bathroom, thanks for the information.

[@catlady8324]

Derek Vineyard turned his hate into passion. A passion for plumbing! 🔧🚽🚰

[@tonym6920]

Great information Shannon! Thanks.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks for the clarification .

[@HouseImprovements]

I have never had one of these leak yet. That is the brand I use the most as well. Maybe when you tried to pull it off you twisted it a few times while pulling and the stainless steel teeth chewed up the end of the pipe? Or maybe you do not have it inserted fully.I would remove it ,cut the pipe off about a 1-1/2" and re-install. Make sure it is pushed on 1".

[@SteveSabbai]

If you are changing your water valves (sinks/toilets), I highly recommend an all metal quarter turn valve. There are a few dollars more but they are worth it.

[@f3arful]

Yea im sick of dealing with packing nuts leaking. Quarter turn dahl valves are the best.

[@spud7378]

Great vids Shannon keep them coming very informative !!!

[@GunsHarleysUSA]

Thanks Shannon, a very helpful & useful video and very well done I might add......

[@Pawoodsman]

Really learn allot from your experience thanks for sharing

[@junocheyennekrakus5004]

Thank you. Useful info.

[@Benfranklintampabayplumbing]

Excellent info!

[@savoirfaire8979]

Outstanding tutorial!

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks

[@chrisritchot9284]

Great Video!! Thank you.

[@antoinettevidal5580]

Thank you!

[@HouseImprovements]

It should be ok, it just restricts the line a little .

[@johnshea8826]

Thanks, Shannon. Very informative video. I have read somewhere that some valves can sustain repeated on-off cycles whereas others are more fragile and cannot withstand frequent (weekly, e.g.) use. Is this true? The context for my question is my replacing of my laundry hose bibbs. I can't use a washing machine valve because the stud bay is very shallow and stuffed with copper pipe (no structure for mounting) ; drain and supply are both outside the wall. I'd like to use a 1/4 turn ball valves with small handles that wouldn't interfere with each other.

[@HouseImprovements]

Ball valves are generally the better more reliable valve.

[@jamesstinnett8634]

I used the push in(shark bite) I believe was the brand. When I tried to pull apart manually, it seemed a tight fit, however, when I turned the water on, I leaked bad. What is happening? Thanks. Your videos always seem to be produced right at the time I need them.

[@jamescc2010]

Hi, What do you recommend for best ball valve manufacturers for plumbing?

[@cz3chmonkey]

I didn't take out the clear tube from the valve before I stuck it on the copper pipe...it's not leaking so I'm guessing it will be OK?

[@Govindarokaya]

Useful

[@catlady8324]

6:16 “Cork bushing in there”.... CORK?!!! What century is this?

[@blueticecho5690]

I will not use a compression valve if the water psi is not between 45 - 65.

[@alwow77]

Are you a licensed plumber and electrician I see you made a lot of plumbing and electrical vids. Are you licensed. .

[@HouseImprovements]

I am not licensed, no.

[@Spiceydame]

You keep turning the valves on or off. But you don't say which way is on or off.

[@HouseImprovements]

Most any valve is closed is clock wise and open is counter clock wise.

[@Dave--FkTheDeepstate]

My washing machine ball valves got stuck, then the hot water valve started leaking a tiny bit. To be fair, I hadn't touched them in 20 years. Here's a pic - i.imgur.com/WrqmJCN.jpg