INSTALL/REPLACE YOUR OUTDOOR FAUCET in BRICK & CONCRETE with AQUOR

I received over 1000 comments asking to see how to INSTALL an outdoor faucet in BRICK & CONCRETE homes with Aquor and to show the plumbing with copper. So here it is, step by step.
Aquor Hydrant Round: amzn.to/3fn5ct9
Aquor Hose Adapter: amzn.to/359Vk3l (extra)
Aquor Hydrant Rectangular: amzn.to/32oz4RB
Auto Cut Pipe Cutter: amzn.to/3zaBilP
Coring bit I used: amzn.to/3y8CDIA
Aquor provided the products in the video to me free of charge. They had NO input to the video or got to see it before it was released.
Aquor Web Site aquorwatersystems.com/
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Silver Cymbal assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Silver Cymbal recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Silver Cymbal.

[@kurtisgarcia6965]

Great video seems to be pretty straight forward only issue for us southern peeps is most the homes are on slab instead of pier and beam so getting to this pipe to retrofit it would be a nightmare but thanks again great vid btw

[@ClairvoyantTruth]

I don't own a house and will likely never need to do most of you videos, but I still watch them - great tool to learn!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad you like them!

[@chrisnash2154]

It’s a great upgrade. Worth every bit of the 100+ dollars for the kit.

[@marcusjames6425]

be sure and install an access panel on the wall behind so you can change back to a regular hose valve once you have showed all your friends. just advice from a licensed plumber. :)

[@joshcowart2446]

A much better option than shark bites for those who don’t know how to solder is compression fittings. I wouldn’t trust shark bites. Also something he didn’t mention that you need to do is ream the copper. He chamfered the outside for the sharkbite but you need to do this on the inside as well. If you don’t it will create turbulence and cause leaks over time. Another thing is drilling the hole. If you have a hammer drill I’d save the money and just get a masonry bit. Diamond is only needed for tile, glass, and finished stone like granite or marble. Also if you do go with diamond do not listen to him regarding hammer. Hammer drills use masonry bits because they’re steel and need to hammer as they spin. Diamond cuts stone so you don’t need to hammer. It will actually greatly decrease the life of your bit and when they cost as much as they do you need to do everything you can to increase its life. I know everyone will say I’m an asshole for even criticizing these types of channels but I have no stake in any of this except to offer the advice from a plumber, someone who installs hose bibbs all the time and regularly drills through concrete and other stone materials.

[@waterheaterservices]

As a certified master toilet mechanic, I endorse this message.

[@DiHandley]

Looks like a toilet seat for a fairy! 😂 The worst thing that I can say about your channel is that it’s fantastic! The subject matter is always interesting and extremely well presented. I’d love to see you do a video on gutter guards. We have a big problem with leaves in our area, and there are lots of ways to stop that. A video about that would be great. 👍🇦🇺

[@SilverCymbal]

I appreciate that, thats funny about the toilet seat too. The white looks really amazing on some houses I have seen it on. Sadly the gutter guard thing is really tough, sadly I don't know that there really is one worth doing but I will check into this more. Thanks again

[@BoomBustProfits]

Why can't I have a neighbors as cool as this guy & his family???

[@The_Filter_Guy1]

Hi I’m 9 years old and I love your videos so much

[@SilverCymbal]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching my stuff.

[@The_Filter_Guy1]

You’re welcome

[@The_Filter_Guy1]

Can you shout me out in a video

[@The_Filter_Guy1]

I alwaysTell my dad about your videos

[@Silverfoxmustang]

I just got so excited when I saw that you uploaded a new video! Awesome video as always 👌

[@SilverCymbal]

Much appreciated thank you

[@ryanalexander984]

I would totally convert all of my outside faucets to this if I didn’t have a crawl space and had to lay on my back with spiders to change them all out.

[@brianbuskey7419]

Just wear a full hazmat suit

[@narutofanz85]

I feel your pain, same issue for me.

[@stevewilson7857]

First time I crawled under my house I wasn’t alone. I was looking for rats or mice and was pleased there were none and that’s because the snake living there made sure of that :)

[@18matts]

Spiders are 👍they'll leave you alone

[@mikemadness1607]

I have a stucco home without a crawl space. Not even sure how to connect one of these to the cpvc pipe in the wall

[@user-bw5xf3yr3m]

This guy is the best at explaining and helping people understand

[@SilverCymbal]

Thanks for watching please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE - Aquor Faucet/Hydrant: amzn.to/3fn5ct9 - AutoCut Pipe Cuter: amzn.to/3zaBilP

[@marcberm]

I happened to notice while you were working that you've got a radon mitigation system. I think it's something that could stand to be more widely understood. Maybe there's some value in covering it in a future video?

[@AndreViens]

That's pretty nice. Maybe one day I'll upgrade. For now I just use a lock out device that I padlock on my outside faucet to stop the kids from messing with it.

[@SilverCymbal]

The worst was my friends kid left it on just a little, so you didn't hear or really see it. It was behind shrubs, stayed on all summer! His water bill was insane, and he tried to fight it. The town was like, huh? get lost.

[@AndreViens]

@@SilverCymbal yikes. I guess I'm lucky cuz I'm on a well. But then I risk my pump burning out.

[@tonymickens8803]

I put one of these on EVERY Side of My Home, Love Them!

[@mgc1970]

Outstanding video! Thank you for making this one... just ordered Aquors for both of my outdoor hose bibs after watching! 👍🏻🥃

[@SilverCymbal]

That's awesome, I think you will really like them. Seeing them in person is great because they are super well made.

[@outlet6989]

This was your reply to my original comment. My situation is that I have a house built on a concrete slab, no basement. This means that my water line runs through the wall studs. Installation would require me to remove drywall to allow access to the waterline. This is something I do not want to do. Anyway, thanks for the two videos. They were very well done and informative. I use the water tip even when I'm using a masonry bit.

[@SilverCymbal]

Keep an eye out for a new video, not about this part but on cutting into drywall. I used to be terrified of doing it and the repair. I have some tricks that make me not even think twice about it. You will see it when I install electrical in walls with a new AC I installed in the next week coming shortly.

[@thenexthobby]

You’re a saint. Thanks for the follow-up. So many morons disparaged the video the year before this one. The “classic” hose bibb / sill cock is inherently faulty UNLESS maybe you get one with a 1/4 turn outside ball valve (amazingly, still not common) with an inside shut-off valve to eliminate the popular frost-free design that STILL depends on a crappy gasket. Commercial buildings long ago ditched the old way and moved to something like this.

[@tosin]

i still wish you had replaced an existing faucet. that is what im most interested in seeing.

[@themadatheist1976]

Don't know how I feel with the mount screw holes that close to the center hole. Feels like the concrete might give over time.

[@dragonslayer7587]

I love it! I missed the first one, so this is all I saw... It's great, you do great work, I'm getting this to replace all my ugly easily accessed out door valves! Thanks!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@dragonslayer7587]

@@SilverCymbal Please, don't thank me! I'm thanking you! I never knew these existed and in the summer, with the kids in my neighborhood, more than once I've come home to my water on and a giant mud puddle! I really love this channel! I'm so glad I found you!

[@SilverCymbal]

@@dragonslayer7587 Thank you so much

[@mac7406]

I had one of these installed a month ago and it works beautifully. Glad I bought one!

[@SilverCymbal]

That's so great to hear!

[@mikeATgrowintheglass]

What did they charge for install, if you don’t mind? I’ve got three spigots I’d love to replace with these.

[@mac7406]

@@mikeATgrowintheglass I had a friend install mine so my cost wouldn't help you, but if you have the tools, namely the hammer drill (or rent one) this project can be easily done with shark bite and copper as shown in video!

[@dr.projectx5142]

This is awesome man, great work.

[@Leonardokite]

That looks pretty simple. That looks pretty simple. I'll probably use that on my Idaho cabin/home.

[@SilverCymbal]

The black looks awesome with brick and natural wood.

[@cw6082]

Honestly that looked really easy 😅 I always thought their was some big thing but Damn pretty straight forward

[@jefff6167]

You make really great content. Thanks for taking the time. 🇺🇸👍

[@toyota218921]

I will do this to my next house and thanks for these new ideas 👍

[@rayr1426]

Your installation game is A1. I see more work with the AQUOR. Water will drip down concrete wall each time spigot is removed(stain wall). Connect hose to spigot and pull hose to make spigot spin counter clock wise and spigot pops out. Up north spigot will have to be removed before freezing temps. If you have neighborhood kids using your water then this is great option.

[@meadowviewlawncarellc8079]

Wait... they make sds core drill bits 🤯 ?! I must be living under a rock! I’ve seen them for angle grinders before and like hole saw types with a pilot bit but thats about it. I actually have a really nice core drill for going through foundations for drainage pipe, but it takes a lot of time to anchor and level up, for small holes that’s awesome!

[@SilverCymbal]

I didn't think too much about that, but you are right. You may know this too but for core drilling you just use drill mode with no hammer also. The core didn't include the adapter but this is the one I got, maybe it will work for your other bits: amzn.to/3msXBjd cheap too

[@meadowviewlawncarellc8079]

@@SilverCymbal oh now it makes sense, I didn’t realize you used a adapter. Never knew that they made one. I thought it was just a core bit with a sds end on it. Thanks for the link!

[@elsanto8879]

You are next level my man!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rickgaine3476]

thanks for the information. I was not aware of something like this existed.

[@jimmathieu85]

Very nice! Thanks for making & sharing this one sir!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you

[@jamescady723]

Great video once again. Thanks!

[@nicholasamadori2577]

Self draining. For cold climates I think that one is the main selling point.

[@adamspivey]

Well done!

[@wrmcphee]

Great video! Thanks!

[@cachamp203]

I installed an Aquor V2 last summer and I really like the look and function of it. It’s worked great for me so far.

[@SilverCymbal]

Great to hear! When I tried the first one they were starting to catch on but when you look at the reviews online they are almost perfect, which is rare for any product these days.

[@gattie12ben]

Great job!

[@fleipeg]

I love this type faucet, the problem is the style/type of home construction used here in S. Florida doesn't lend itself to easily retrofitting ones home. Thank you

[@mattb9664]

If I wasn't moving, I'd probably would have installed one of these. Maybe at our next home!

[@williambotieff2728]

Great video!

[@prepsandstuff6871]

Yay new faucet video 👍👍👍👍

[@SilverCymbal]

🎉

[@jesussavesanus9790]

You want to drill your hole with a downslope to outside, so that when you shut off your spigot the remaining water can drain out. This is important for non aquor frost free bibs that don't have that angled mounting plate.

[@gregred78]

Not a fan of shark bite fittings but some people like them. I'd rather solder the joints that's the best way IMHO.

[@SilverCymbal]

That's a whole other video for sure. Solder is still certainly fine to do, but I have to admit that I have some sharkbites almost 10 years old and they have remained perfect.

[@leroybrown9143]

As long as they are used in an easily accessible application where you can monitor them for failure, like not behind a tiled wall, they are way better for DIY than solder. This job looks like a perfect place to use them, you'll notice any leak almost immediately.

[@mustang268]

@@leroybrown9143 ya but you won't notice a big leak till it's too late I've seen it too many times in customers homes

[@leroybrown9143]

@@mustang268 I agree 100% in a hidden application where you won't see a leak until it stains a ceiling or a wall or warps the floor. But in an exposed application like the one seen here you will notice a leak almost immediately.

[@mustang268]

@@leroybrown9143 ya but you cant monitor it 24/7 ,that's where I'm getting at

[@timboehm8700]

You are amazing with everything you can do!

[@SilverCymbal]

Very kind of you

[@narutofanz85]

Thank you! I had my neighbors steal my water while I was out and something like this is great for vacations. I'm in a crawl space so getting under my house is going to be a pain

[@Osme79]

Woo pretty cool

[@donaldhollingsworth3875]

This is a pretty cool concept. I wish they figure out a way for vinyl siding.

[@SilverCymbal]

Vinyl siding is really easy, see how my friend installed his here, you have a few options including a mounting block too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXrOq5qaqJt0otU

[@brianhayhurst6981]

Great video! FWIW, the inside of the copper pipe should be reamed as well, to take off the interior burr. This will help to prevent corrosion due to turbulence in water flow.

[@benjaminspray519]

Grabs a hose to fit the spigot for the outdoor hose 😅 I liked that part. Looks pretty good though 👍

[@SilverCymbal]

True but that one has a 150' hose on it, a lot to grab

[@mr1pearl]

Second ! I think I'm more convinced to change to this set up !

[@SilverCymbal]

I know it's different than regular faucets but if you check the reviews from my first video last year, people absolutely love these. Really well made.

[@mr1pearl]

@@SilverCymbal great for us up in the north east

[@JeremyJensenTheOriginal]

Thank you for this video. I installed two of these today in my home with great success. One of the challenges preventing me from doing this in the past was getting through Brick on the front of my home. But the exact drill bit you recommended, making a wooden guide (like yours), and a helper using a home depot water sprayer (model: 56HDX) was the solution! Sharkbite fittings and an extra few feet of 1/2” copper pipe also really helped. As a finishing touch I used silicon caulk around the outside edges wherever gaps were located in the mortar. Very pleased to have this done and also not stress out about winterizing my faucets in the Rocky Mountains. Thanks again for this video.

[@captainobvious9188]

I really dig this, I would convert my two faucets if they didn’t go into finished walls behind kitchen cabinets and custom built-in shelving in the garage.

[@KismetBP]

Man I an so glad I subbed to this channel. One great video after another. This would be great on my front yard hose instead of having to cover it each winter with those awkward foam things. Thanks! ❤️🤘

[@camt.8705]

Darn city kids always stealing my water! 😂

[@MR-ii9in]

“I used the hose, to make the hose.” -Thanos (probably)

[@henslee]

I see you using the Pica markers and pencils... might make for a good video. got mine last week and love it.

[@SilverCymbal]

You must have missed it, kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZuzZIyLms-BiLc

[@rosevan5485]

You are very good…. I’d like to know what is/was your field of work before KZbin….. I feel like normally I can follow you…. This how/to video is excellent but scares the shit out of my DIY experience……..Thanks !

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate that, this one is more involved for sure but you may end up using part of what I did here elsewhere. I have worked in a lot of different industries but most of my time has been spent in IT and aerospace.

[@AndreViens]

First!

[@dnzdrakrks7549]

Spray some water slider coating or idk what its called under that so when is drains itself it won't paint the concrete till it evaporates

[@mc-sp8zr]

Just seeing that Ruud unit gives me rage flashbacks from servicing them. Total pain in the ass.

[@rontiemens2553]

Some of my outside faucets are in masonry, some are in siding. Can these be used in siding as well?

[@j19090]

Did you have to check for rebar location before drilling through the concrete?

[@mustang268]

I'll stick with ball valves that thing is just problems waiting to happen and a shark bite fitting another problem waiting to happen

[@Defmusicman1]

What about replacing outside faucets in a house without a crawl space? How does one access the water line that’s between the walls of the house?

[@AznTony360]

The thing is. I’d love to replace my frost free outdoor faucet but you see. It’s not behind concrete. It’s behind drywall in the garage and a behind drywall in a bedroom closet. Work that would take repairing and repainting. I believe that’s what people were saying but the cheap wood from the video a year ago.

[@michaelhale1666]

What brand of flex hose? Maybe a review of flex expandable hoses?

[@Kirko_bangz]

I’d like to know as well

[@michaelwright1602]

I'm almost through with my electrical, and getting to the plumbing... I thought about these types of hose bibs, I went with the traditional cold weather bibs, aka frost free anti-siphon units, seeing as I am in Michigan. Then the fact that you need special attachments to actually use the bib. I doubt I can run up to my local hardware store and purchase one on a Saturday afternoon when I cannot find the fitting and need to use the hose.

[@kevinbuckley4231]

Question: What's the GPM rate of the Aquor versus a regular spigot? It looks like the Aquor and the adapter has a small diameter that would choke down water flow. Silver Cymbal, can you do a test?

[@sebastian-daquanglocknerjr1883]

Look at those fittings on the pex that come before most. It’s not doing anything that matters

[@Dave-so7sf]

I agree. This is the only problem with quick connect products like this. They all have to many restrictions in them.

[@outlet6989]

GPM is quite simple. You purchase a device that attaches to the spigot. It will give you the water pressure. You then use a 5gal. Container and record the time it takes to fill the container. This will give you the GPM and pressure of the original spigot. Next, connect the AQUOR to your spigot. This may require an adaptor but will allow you to determine the GPM and pressure thru the AQUOR.

[@TJP2010555]

Those anchor holes are pretty damn close to the main pass through. What happens if the concrete cracks?

[@SilverCymbal]

They are close. definitely part of the reason to use a coring bit to keep it precise. BUT if all goes badly or you want a little more room for error. I would use a 5" x 5" block of azeck behind it. This was you have a lot more room and the hole could be much rougher. I don't think they will crack due to stress but at least you have an option if something happens

[@MariaPerez-ke8cx]

Great BUT if you don't have a basement and the pipe exposes out of masonry is all access to pipe is harder as you don't have anything to grab on to. That is my challenge

[@kayomichael]

Isn’t this like your third AQUOR video?

[@SilverCymbal]

I would have stopped after one but everyone keeps asking, 8 million views on them alone so I must be doing something right with them. They are really nice faucets especially if you love stainless like me

[@ChasingTheAdventureOutdoors]

At the end of the day it’s all about the money my man.

[@CT-vm4gf]

Give the people what they want, it’s not rocket science.

[@fuqit88]

I have 2 outdoor faucets already hooked to a water source that are now leaking. I was going to call and have someone rebuild the leaking gaskets until I saw this video. I live in Southern Idaho, who do I call to get mine changed to these faucets????

[@elizabethschneider480]

1st Response Restoration in Blackfoot, or Cloverdale Plumbing in Boise

[@goingruby]

Did you do all this with storm passing by?

[@georgeinczauskis7871]

Plastic connect outside is a weakpoint.cannot pull rubber hose weight or it will crack.

[@resistenciaviva1]

Whats the name of th eplant by the metal fence at 8:00 mark? I live in NJ, im assuming ok for winter?

[@sikhswim]

How do shark bites work so well?

[@tinytreepublishing8383]

What brand is flex hose is that? Thanks

[@DrainMedic]

Nice Job. except the sharkbite

[@18matts]

I like how they have every color except concrete 🙃

[@Tech_NO_Tech]

What is the adapter from the drill to the bit ?

[@andrewh6337]

Do you have stucco homes near you? How would this work on stucco? Im new to the desert living and messing with stucco makes me anxious!

[@SilverCymbal]

We have very few stucco houses here, mainly due to the cold climate. It can be tricky, my understanding is old stucco is really great. New synthethic stucco can be a problem and tricky to make holes in so it might not be the best diy project without some experienced help. Wood and stone and easier for this anyway

[@sammyg3697]

Now we’re gonna have that guy in the comments ranting about shark bite and not being soldered

[@pklemm1]

The white one looked like a toilet seat hahah

[@tonygoshive785]

Good job but could have used a smaller hole saw

[@FatgirlMickey]

This would be great for my motorhome would it allow water to flow back in or it only flows one way

[@Razzman70]

They are designed to only flow one way. He talks about it at 7:52.

[@FatgirlMickey]

@@Razzman70 that's a shame I like the design

[@SilverCymbal]

Actually you might be in luck, they have a different adapter without the backflow that is illegal for use on residential homes by code, but absolutely legal for other uses such as marine and. You can see it here: amzn.to/3ya3mVk Hope this helps

[@FatgirlMickey]

@@SilverCymbal thank u I'm converting a greyhound bus into a motor home and that looks great for the purpose.

[@silicaskynet3401]

shark bite FTW

[@bradysg]

Awesome! What kind of hose was that?

[@jayr6637]

Gardguard Expandable Garden Hose

[@christianjorgensen249]

Love this idea, and will definitely look forward to doing this at my house. I would like an opinion about the Shark Bite. When you ask a plumber, they say they hate them and they don’t work. I’m suspecting though that their negative opinion is most likely because they’re (the plumber) old school, or they don’t like DIY products because they take business away from them, which is understandable. However, I try to do my own plumbing when I can because I really hate the high cost of hiring a plumber (sorry guys). Are Shark Bites reliable? Thank you 😊

[@AgentOffice]

Fun

[@iwant007]

A solution to a non problem

[@SilverCymbal]

You can't say that with your avatar. If James Bond was washing his car that would definitely be his stealthy faucet.

[@iwant007]

@@SilverCymbal I don't wash my car, Q does

[@darrenorange2982]

Lol because someone is going to steal your water...lol that's the silliest thing ever.

[@TheOmar1991]

What if you dont have an basement

[@easyrecipesanddeliciousfoo2954]

🍺🍺🍺👍👍👍

[@simonac688.]

👍☑️

[@reakda3410]

hello

[@SilverCymbal]

Hey now

[@Razzman70]

@@SilverCymbal You're an all star.

[@SilverCymbal]

@@Razzman70 Very nice of you to say, Ty

[@jmrS1k24]

as much i like this but i have no access inside the wall

[@ordinarypeople801]

Nice device, but is too expensive for me to have it :/

[@asha6421]

Where it can be bought? I can’t find it.

[@elizabethschneider480]

aquorwatersystems.com/product-catalog/

[@tonyr8443]

This only works if you have access inside which most of the time you don't and you have to open up a wall.

[@gregorymoore7680]

Just use a concrete bit no reason for a hole so big wasn’t that bad until i saw the sharkbites

[@mrpcakes]

very cool but the angled attachment with the shutoff is an extra $20 fee, not terrible

[@SilverCymbal]

You get one included with the product but having a spare isn't a bad idea either.