PLUMBER QUOTED $750....I FIXED IT MYSELF!! DIY Hose Spigot and Stucco Repair

How to Fix a Broken Garden Hose Spigot Behind Stucco. How to Fix Stucco around spigot / plumbing. I was in the middle of power washing my house when I accidentally broke the 1/2" copper pipe behind the hose spigot. I called a plumber (who showed up 5 hours late) and he quoted me $750 to fix it... This seemed high so I took a trip to Home Depot and tried to repair the broken hose spigot myself. You'll have to watch to see how it played out / how much money I saved :)
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[@thearts5163]

People would rather spend $800 on some shoes before even considering paying someone a living to do valuable work.

[@guycomments]

What I’m saying.

[@tortoisemech2993]

Dang 800 on shoes. I look for the clearance at shoe depot or Marshall lol. I go for 40 to 60 for shoes.

[@volleyballurrrr]

And other people scratch and claw to be able to buy a home and can’t afford to pay $800 every time something goes wrong with it

[@grandmaraps]

Contractors must hate the University of KZbin.

[@ModernBuilds]

yup!

[@johnlittle4858]

No haha we really don’t because it usually mean we get more work from homeowners mistakes 🥱😂 I’ve been on three jobs in the past week where people thought they knew how to do something. It’s great to try things as a homeowner but don’t mess with electrical, plumbing and especially gas fitting unless you know what you are doing👍🏽

[@demikpre]

They don't, still enough jobs to go around. Especially if the repair doesn't hold or you all around mess up

[@corail53]

Most people on youtube give out wrong information and repair things badly. They also seldom repair anything up to code so when they sell the asset and the repair inevitably goes bad for the new owner it will end up costing them a lot to bring it back up to code.

[@davidchristen5335]

We love it! Half our calls are from people who started something and end up in a disaster!

[@Stevieboy7]

$750 seems appropriate.... Your house is out in the middle of nowhere too, you have to take travel time into consideration. Considering a job like this could take at least 3-4hours + travel, this job could essentially be the only thing you get done in a day. Now add-on materials, tools, gas, etc.... running a business ain't free. Plus they wasted the travel time coming out to you, that's lost income.

[@Voiidpriince]

They never went to him, it was all over the phone

[@Stevieboy7]

@@Voiidpriince Nope, he said the plumber came and quoted in-person.

[@Wikidshroomz69]

@@Stevieboy7 Where in the video did he ever say someone came out?

[@stevenrandle492]

Why not add a hose reel with a connecting hose to the spigot so if you accidentally pull hard again the reel takes the brunt of the force

[@ModernBuilds]

I like that Idea!! I should build one :)

[@joedu22]

Great idea! Although in my extremely similar case to this video, my spigot broke off while I was trying to remove an old dysfunctional collar (same as the one he could not remove), so a hose reel would not have mattered.

[@ecarrillo71]

Mike as always you did a fine job with both repairs. The one thing I would recommend is to use a ball valve as they don't have the rubber seals which dry up in the heat and are easier on your hands in the long run.

[@jonnyhayes1484]

The amount of solder is quite a lot, it can run inside the pipe and cause a groove which makes the main pressure build up in the one spot more and can crack the Joint. Also, it's best to give it a minute or so to cool down before touching with a wet cloth, if it goes from red hot to cold it can also crack! 😬

[@melanie5242]

Grinder Blade (for said grinder) Hose bib Flux Solder Sand paper Torch w/gas Cresent wrenches Plumbing License Insurance Travel time to job Emergency fee to fix homeowners mistakes….

[@Selfhelp-k4w]

He was going to pay $1000 in repairs, now if you're not comfortable doing the job you could pay someone to do it, or invest in the tools and in yourself to fix said problems if they arose in the future, this is what DIY is all about, invest, learn, Repeat. Grinder - $29.45 (7.5 Amp Corded 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder with Reversible Handle, 3 Grinding Discs and Carrying Case) Diamond blade - $17.98 Hose bib- $31.86 (4 in. Lead-Free Anti-Siphon Frost Free Hydrant with Built-In Vacuum Breaker) Flux - $4.31 Solder - $8.97 Sand paper - $4.97 (4-Sheets/Pack) Torch w/gas - $53.97 (TS8000KC Premium Torch Kit) Cresent wrenches - $23.97 (6 in. and 10 in. Adjustable Wrench Set ) stucco patch kit - $25.87 paint - $23.98 Total - $225.33 Saved - $774.67 gained - Experince and tools for your next project.

[@corail53]

@@Selfhelp-k4w Except that he will most likely have to repair this again in the future.

[@halibegic]

In Europe we're using PVC pipes it's way easier to work with.

[@ModernBuilds]

same here but my house was built in 1958 🤙🏼

[@2-old-Forthischet]

My son had his house repiped with PEX. It was much cheaper and really fast. The only copper used was exposed areas. Europe has been using PEX for many decades before the United States. My RV is completely plumbed with PEX.

[@WorldReligion]

@@2-old-Forthischet we got a home in Mexico and also had pvc. But also for the exposed sections. Can you add copper external parts with pvc?

[@-abigail]

How does PVC cope with freezing damage? Is it any better or worse than copper? Here in the UK garden tap lines are typically copper and standing water freezing in them is a common cause of damage.

[@WorldReligion]

@@-abigail if your using pex it expands. I went down the rabbit hole after watching this video. I found this one useful kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGK4eYOqiZt7fLc

[@kinglatifahh]

Okay. Has anyone else noticed how he always cuts himself off at the end? Haha is it like an ongoing inside joke or something?

[@imraneo]

Yea! I noticed it in his last video too.. lol

[@jayedmonds5476]

Considering how often you're saving a buck and cutting your hands how bout wearing some PPE dude. Cut resistant gloves, eye protection like dude be more safe wtf.

[@JennBX1]

Wow!! I am impressed. I have to repair an identical hole in my stucco. The plumber my home warranty co. sent out, could only do the plumbing part, after my spigot pipe split (no water for 2 days) behind the wall. It looked exactly like your wall after I cut it out. Now we have to fix it and your video is going to save us!! Thank you! 👍👍👍 I will come back on later and let you know how it went. Thank you again 😁

[@Mhakeman]

Why not repair from the inside of the house? A drywall patch would have been easier than stucco. Nice detail though. You did an excellent job.

[@CaseyKinsey]

Can’t solder on an exterior fitting from inside the house.

[@TylerMoffatt]

@@CaseyKinsey Could've pre-soldered the hose bib on a piece of copper and slid it through... or even better; threaded on a female adapter to PEX

[@JohnSmith-xx9se]

@@CaseyKinsey yes you can. Slip it through the old hole.

[@DavidTran7]

Great video! the issue with the waterproofing though, you fit that patch behind your existing waterproofing as opposed to patching it completely over the hole and sealing. When it rains now, the water will run down the existing flow (behind the stucco), flow into the hole and behind your existing waterproofing into your insulation and framing. This may not be an issue for you in the short term but 100% will lead to water intrusion and eventual damage and mold. Also the hole cut into the new waterproofing for the plumbing should have been sealed as this will also lead to intrusion. Great job on it though I hope that explanation helps a bit.

[@scottgerstenberg9551]

Aluminum and brass will fuse over time where they touch. I use assembly grease from my mountain bike stuff when using a hose with aluminum ends.

[@40redfox40]

Two things I noticed for anyone following his lead: 1- the insulation was put inside the wall in reverse. Paper should face inside the house. 2- The black paper barrier should be in front of the existing paper at the bottom of the hole. He correctly tucked it under at the sides and top. The stucco work he did was very good.

[@tkjokester]

Good points.

[@republique7525]

There's two prices you can get when you get a job quoted by a contractor like a plumber or any type of handyman... 1) the it's an easy job I am happy to do it price and 2) the I don't want to do it price. Sounds like you got the 2nd price there when the plumber quoted you $750

[@ModernBuilds]

I think so!

[@danervin2530]

That 4pm Friday price lol

[@voughn5]

@@danervin2530 4pm Friday price out in the desert. LOL

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

Fact-check true. Even when someone accepts the “I don’t want to do it “ price I have to keep pepping myself along. I usually bump the price enough to buy myself a new tool I’ve been wanting as a bonus.

[@P5ykoOHD]

Pretty much my first thought ... the "I'm not interested in doing this lame job which is just slightly out of my drive range ... so I'll make him pay for it to be worth it for me". Not trashing the plumber, I've quoted a couple jobs (on the black) the same way. Too much of a hassle to do, and not quite friends enough to give them the "ok I'll do it service for friends on a happy price for them". I'll go out of my way to do a professional job for friends and make little to no profit from it, with the understanding that they owe me a service and a nice meal. Edit: There is however one majorly important factor to take into consideration about quotes, the skill of the contractor. Whilst someone might be able to have it done in an hour, it will be of average quality, not necessarily to (up to date) code, and usually the higher cost contractor will take the time necessary to do on pare or beyond quality work to match. Price varies wildly on the simple factor of how much a contractor values the quality and experience he has. And oftentimes, hidden issues are built into the quote, and some fare contractors I've dealt with (and now work with) have on occasion reduced the cost of their work because they didn't encounter any hidden issues.

[@MadAsKiwi]

Most of the time you usually sound confident at completion - but once you got the stucco finished, you sounded super proud, as you should, you did a fantastic job. Great work

[@nygx9373]

Ppl would take advice from a normal guy on KZbin but not a professional with over 10 years of experience lol

[@TheOtherGuysPlumbing]

It would've been better to use a hose bibb that you can anchor to the outside wall. Also, fixing it from the inside would've probably been cheaper. Patching the sheetrock that is.

[@BeckVMH]

Completely agree. I'm just a home owner and a sheetrock patch is not a big deal. It's inside and not exposed to the elements and can be bought in a small section at a big box store for relatively small repairs.

[@a.j.alvarez6981]

I am honestly not even mad at this Joshua Wiseman approach to videos. Calling for a quote, added B roll, it’s actually a really good look. Really am proud of the work, (in both videography and labor/creativity) you’ve accomplished since the beginning of this channel.

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

And not too mention everything you do to your house, is sweat equity. When you're done with all your remodeling, have a realtor come out or an appraiser on the value of your home. And when filing taxes remember to use a 1040A long form . And if the value of the house is more, which normally it will be you might be able too do a refinance and pullout some of that equity money. Then reinvest it back into the house. This is a good tip and I know it works made $250,000.00 dollars in equity money on a home in Cali. Just put large portion back into the property, ie: addition, multi car garage, swimming pool, and landscaping. Take care and your welcome about the tip, God bless amen.

[@californiacritic9779]

Just paint it and add some grass to a house in California and you're rolling in the money. 😂

[@FAIL-ps2vr]

sometimes, high qoute doesn't necessarily means that we are being taken advantage of. we need to consider the all aspect from mobilising the plumber, the equipment, that distance to travel, the consumable item to use for the repair, the salary of plumber, taxes and etc. hence, the high price compared to DIY. no pressure just saying ✌🏻

[@maryvon8518]

Also if they want the job. Especially now they're slammed and might prefer the time off but will do it for enough money.

[@josepherwin5122]

Nice job on the repair. I do think it would have been a good idea to anchor the faucet bib to the stud and isolate the copper tubing from the metal mesh and the stucco to prevent chemical reactivity in the copper.

[@robbobmedia1474]

I’ve never seen it done that way. It’s always copper pipe coming straight out from the stucco.

[@ksird]

Would be worth considering the ph value of the stucco. I’d have sleeved or at least wrapped the copper to avoid corrosion.

[@MrCytree]

There are multiple ways to price a job; if a company has several full-day jobs and someone wants a job that takes anything less than a full days job then the company might as well price the job as if it will take the entire day because that is what their guys will earn them on the other jobs. Likelihood of repeat business, travel time(there and back), number of free employees. All of that supposes you called a residential company since a commercial company would give you a price of 3 or 4 times as high just so you never call again since they do not want anything to do with residential piece work. There are dozens of other factors. It sounds to me like whoever you called had zero interest in doing that job and the only way they would take one of their guys off of a bigger job is if they got a full day's wages for their guy. Plus unless the guy was right there to see what had to be done I bet anything that he assumed the job would be three times more difficult than you described and had no intention of sending a guy out there for 2 hours only to have him end up being there for 5 and wasting the rest of his day. There really are a myriad of factors that go into pricing that everyone complains about until they have to pay the guy's on a weekly basis and finance an entire company. All they see is 'this job seems easy, I could do it in an hour'.

[@AutoMotivate]

Whatever the reasoning, he still saved loads of money.

[@MrCytree]

@@AutoMotivate so? That is like saying that cooking my own supper means I saved a ton of money from what a restaurant would have charged. Anyone can make food cheaper and easier than a restaurant can. The same goes for virtually any simple home task. No one mows their own lawn and then say to himself 'HAH! I saved so much compared to what that lawn company would have charged!" The simple matter is that all businesses charge whatever they want and if they are good at estimating jobs/setting prices then they are a successful business, if they are not then they go bankrupt. But not one business cares what a home cook/solderer/lawnmower/cleaner/carpenter does.

[@AutoMotivate]

@@MrCytree you know, I think there are a lot of people who think “I saved a lot of money mowing my own lawn”. I see your point but that doesn’t negate that he saves a lot of money learning how to do something himself. Similarly, I learned to swap out my own engine in my Tahoe and saved $2,000. Point being, taking the time to learn a skill is beneficial for most people.

[@MrCytree]

@@AutoMotivate I know it doesn't negate that he saved money. My main point was that the video is very disingenuous. I could call up a restaurant and tell them I want them to deliver to me a side order of mashed potatoes. They would almost surely charge me 5 dollars or so for the item, 3 dollars for the delivery, and 2 dollars for a tip. It would probably be even more than that based on a quick Skip the Dishes search but we will stick with a total of 10$ for some mashed potatoes. I have my own garden so to me potatoes cost about apenny each. Water is free. So counting electricity I could make an order of mashed potatoes for less than a nickle. But it would be idiotic for me to make a video bragging that I could make 200 orders of mashed potatoes for what that damned restaurant would have charged me. How DARE they charge me 200x what it cost me to make those mashed potatoes! He could have made a simple video about how to do the most simple repair of a hose bib. Instead he put the stucco guy on speaker and recorded him, obviously cherry picked the quotes from the plumbers, and utterly failed to(or intentionally omitted) any nuance. Even then it wouldn't have been enough to make me comment. It was just how smug and douchey he was about the whole video. I'd love to see him give a price on making a video for someone only to have them scoff and say "That much for a video? I can make a video for free on my phone and upload it myself. Pfft what kind of scumbag charges SO much for something I can do for free'. I bet then you'd see some nuance on how much effort he puts into making a video and what the costs to running his channel involve. Probably much lower than the costs of running an actual business.

[@AutoMotivate]

@@MrCytree I do see how he was a bit arrogant, and that did throw me off. If he was a bit more humble about it, I’m sure you and others alike wouldn’t have been bothered. Thank you for taking the time to elaborate your pov. Hopefully he doesn’t spin off too much that way, he generally seems like a good person. I doubt he meant it that way.

[@SoHighIFly]

Its not $350/hr. You have a 30%ish mark up on materials, mileage, hourly rate etc. Im not saying the plumber wasnt being a rip off because they can be expensive. But i get it at my job (electrical engineer/motor rewinder) people dont realize all the other costs that come with running a company. Ive got a building to pay for, company vehicles, tools, trainings, insurances, registration (we have yearly fees in NZ just to be able to do our job) and other things. While i keep my costs as low as possible, all these things have to factor in to charging jobs. Comments like the ones you were making are quite disrespectful and ill informed.

[@MaximaToluene]

Yes, this. I actually learned this on cooking lol. Trying to mimic a recipe costs more than take-out IF youre gonna do it one time. You cant buy 1tsp of pepper, likewise you cant buy 3x3 of foam or waterproofing paper.

[@riskbusin3ss]

Calm down he just showing how much he fix it for vs paying a professional.

[@ZeoCyberG]

@@riskbusin3ss No, he actually said he thought it was a rip-off. So yes, he insulted professionals with no clue what costs they deal with... Besides, he made a few mistakes, like he didn't wrap the pipe to provide some separation between it and the stucco. So expansion/contraction will cause problems later, among other details that could be issues, for him and going to cost him more when he needs to fix them... There's also the issue some places require a licensed professional to do the work and could face fines and other problems... So it's also a point that he didn't give any warning on DIYing it for others who may do it without checking their local ordinances... He's done that before, ignoring potential liability... So take what he states with a pinch of salt, as they say as he's no expert on the law and building codes...

[@raymondcalderon1190]

What he said .Im just realizing the true cost of things its ashame because you want to offer decent prices but noone deals with the setbacks or losses but the guy giving you deals

[@CrudeButEfficient]

It's always worth to give it a try with jobs like these. Even if you botch it up, it's not like the contractor will charge you more for doing the preworks for them. And finishing off a wall like this with a brush or a sponge is so rewarding, going from looking barely OK to Super Pro! 😁

[@robertsmith3518]

Note, Once the slobber starts to flow, pull back on the heat. (Capillary action takes over) Too much heat is as bad as to little heat . Good job !

[@Greg8872]

That is a funny typo

[@chrisfranklynmakes]

@@Greg8872 It's good life advice :)

[@leek2serious]

Saving money is nice but the skill you learn is even more valuable

[@Unlovable]

Try switching to Gardena-style hose connectors. They connect/disconnect very fast and easy and will greatly reduce your chances of having another spigot break off. Everyone uses them in Europe and you'll never want to use the old screw-on ones again.

[@monchisthedj]

which ones are those?

[@lauraandedwardcannon8861]

They also make compression fittings for copper. I have used those before which take no soldering. Not sure if they do faucets like that but I fixed a washer supply line that way in my old house when the pipe froze.

[@TamarLitvot]

On one of my favorite KZbin DIYs which is in Germany, Andrė did copper pipes for the bathroom he’s installing and he used compression- no solder. Seems like it worked beautifully.

[@rianbarta9816]

Don’t use aluminum hose collar on your spigot. They tend to weld themselves together. I know from experience. I did the same thing….

[@demikpre]

Yea dissimilar metals aren't funny when paired incorrectly

[@jrperez3088]

As a worker of the trades. I agree with that quote they gave you. You obviously don't get what a quote means. I mean you probably do but your viewers don't. It's a ball park estimate. It could be a little more due to worst case scenario and it could've been less. But every contractor has to put in to consideration it might be worst case scenario. He doesnt know what he'll find when he opens that wall. And also when you pay a tradesman, you are paying for his expensive equipment that makes the job faster for his customers and his years of knowledge. We are not out to rob you. At least most of us aren't. And I do agree with you, most people should try it themselves but I seen some diyer's work and most come out horrible and in most cases worst. In the end it comes out more expensive. As for my trade, I'm a Welder/Fabricator. You should clear this up in a later video. It's unfair for honest and hard working men that took years to gain all the knowledge and expensive tools just to get run down by a guy that doesn't explain estimates right.

[@Nick_LS]

0:39 Yeap. Already disrespecting all the plumbers out there with that opening sentence.

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

Torch from the bottom and put the solder ontop and it will wick its way down.

[@blairwilliams1268]

Its best to heat your fitting evenly all the way around and add solder from the bottom and work your way up. Not a huge deal on 1/2”, but on larger bore it reduces the likelihood of leaving a void at the top of the joint.

[@masonmack7453]

I own a handyman business and a shark bite connection is always the easiest solution, but that makes for a less interesting video haha. Still shark bite is a great diy option for any homeowner

[@ghfjhloudz7607]

I know nothing about anything ,but figured out replace my inside water valves with e with sharkbite. I love sharkbite! Def woudl of been easier. And if anyone is reading this and you have older home, i bet your water values are nasty full of gunk on the inside! Cut them off with a saw, and replace with sharkbite valve. It is very very easy.

[@The_Planted_Eye_1]

I got an estimate like that a few years ago and was like no thank you. For those that can't then absolutely get a plumber but if you can do it yourself do it yourself. No slam on contractors but sometimes they just want to rush to get it done to move on to the next job and may compromise on the quality of the job. On the flip side you, as a homeowner,, not only want it done right but to look good too. In my area that is not always a given.

[@lancelenoir2875]

You forgot to mention the most important part of the entire video. Before sticking your hand into the water main valve to shut it off check for black widows. P.S. I installed quick releases on all my Spigots and hoses so no more on and off.

[@MrMaltavius]

So now you didn't fasten the copper pipe to the studs and you'll pull it out again.

[@lebronjameslol3521]

Saved over a grand including stucco. Its all pretty easy but you did a great job breaking out of the stucco to get in the wall. Nice work. I would have been shitting bricks trying to cut that out.

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a ton!!

[@LoMac_]

Avoid them aluminum hose fittings they tend to corrode together.

[@itsjeansmit]

True story. Had a garden tool puncture a copper pipe and the plumber cost me the same. Mine was a bit more of an emergency so I payed up, but looking at what they did, I could have done for a 10th of the price.

[@cachamp203]

Not sure what's on the other side of the wall on the interior. Would it have been easier to cut out a piece of drywall and fix it from the inside?

[@mwolf0259]

Definitely a viable option depending on what’s on the inside.

[@MEASURETWICE]

even though i will probably never have to repair a stucco wall because i dont even think stucco houses exist in scotland this was super satisfying to watch!

[@italy9327]

Can you link the paint you used? I’m in Apple valley, CA so my weather is the exact same. I trust your judgment on paint.

[@ModernBuilds]

if anybody's in the trades, what would you quote this and where are you based?? curious :)

[@jaydouglas1090]

How many plumbers are in Joshua Tree? How far are the closest ones you called? Travel adds to the cost.

[@Cherishedprints-stationery]

This is the first DIY video where I knew how to do a project! I even had a cracked copper pipe to a hose bib. The plumber repaired it and it only took him an hour and a half. His hourly rate was more than fair! Not your quote. I learned and did a lot of stucco repair summer of 2020. Kirk Giordano Plastering's videos are the best.

[@cameron2760]

Those pipe clamps are ones you should just be able to yank out, use those channel locks and just pull away from the wood and start to pull up and down and it should slide out,not always easy but thats the best way

[@MrTread-cn2ro]

Nice Vid, that plummer really gave you a FU price. For me, even if it had cost more in the end, I would chalk it up to price of learning. The confidence gained from this type of repair would yield major benefits on subsequent home repairs, would also say AMEN to DIY youtube videos. Folks sharing their knowledge is priceless.

[@marclucas5100]

My recent experience has been contractors seem to want to retire after each job.

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

Well done--most homeowners don’t accept the responsibility of DIY skills. If you don’t have skills, you better have money for someone who does. My opinion on the estimate: a lot of the hourly rate for a tradesman compensates for years of experience and creativity in solving unexpected problems. I do most of my own vehicle repair & maintenance, but when a problem arises beyond my skill set, I don’t mind paying the experienced pro (as much). Likewise, my mechanic didn’t go to trade school to do oil changes & install wiper blades. That’s why he charges so much for work he doesn’t want to do.

[@djAnakin]

Great job, but.. dude.. spigot.. not spicket.

[@grandmaraps]

Depends on where you live. Southern Americans call it spicket.

[@manstuff612]

You shouldn't touch the angle valve at your water meter it belongs to the city if you break it (witch they are normally old and ready to break) you'll have to pay for it

[@Tennessee_Bees]

This is literally why I got into DIY. I was tired of getting ridiculous quotes for simple jobs. Just last week I paid a plumber (required by the HOA or I would have done it myself) $1300 just for the labor to install a bathtub and shower valve. The tub is over half an inch out of level and sloping the wrong direction and the valve was installed too far into the wall..... $1300 for shoddy work that I could have done.

[@jasoncraig4683]

Thats cause you hired a half rate plumber. I'm 20 years in the trade. If you wanted me replace a shower valve and a tub you'd be well in the 2k range. You can "diy" all you want but I guarantee ya 2-3 decent plumbing jobs in and you'll understand the reasons for the cost.... Sure,anyone can install a faucet or replace some tubular under a sink. Start replumbing whole home waste lines,,installing tankless water heaters,multi zone boilers and you'll be lost at step 1. You guys think we're all out here ripping you off when in reality you have no idea how much we have invested in tools,vehicles,shelving in those vehicles,liability insurance,workman's comp and guess what? We also want to make a good living for our families too! My sewer camera cost 10k dollars. My large sewer machine was 6k. Small one was 4k. I have well over 20k in power tools. My trenchless machine was 50k dollars. That stuff has to be paid for. Most importantly tho,my 20 years experience in the trade is priceless!

[@Tennessee_Bees]

@@jasoncraig4683 I agree with you completely. I want trades people to make money off of their work too, but I really have a problem paying a whole lot of money to get shoddy work. And for the record, I've installed three tankless water heaters (gas and electric) and I've replumbed half of a house before. They're all working fine and it's been a few years since I've done them.

[@seane6616]

@@jasoncraig4683 Not true, I taught myself to solder, plumbing is easy AF and they rip people off. I do far better work then most plumbers now...

[@seane6616]

@@Tennessee_Bees Dont agree with him, hes wrong

[@novaklibor1]

Yeah right, 2k for bathtub and shower valve? Is material included? I'm guessing you are working with gold material. Every profession has cons and pros and requires tools like every business requires insurance and workscomp... Tools you mentioned here is usually own by big companies. And you just said it you need to rip people off because of all those tools needs to be paid off and your family have to have good life.Anyway good luck with your quotes and 20 years of experience don't mean nothing. Seen people like that saying how many years they have on their belt and reality is different

[@jetlaggedchef6806]

I appreciate the video! It was great. But - I was also alarmed that you said it was $350 an hour for a $750 3-hour job. Math. :P At 6:49, it looks like the verticle copper tubing is crimped pretty hard core, that will become a leak sooner than later. Also, I can't tell at 8:00 if you added anything to secure the copper pipe against the wood, but copper can't continue to wiggle each time you use the spigot, it causes metal fatigue and the pipe and joints will eventually burst open.

[@theshivelys]

I actually learned how to solder last year when we did all of the sprinkler and drip in our yard! It cost us around $1200 which includes supplies and tool rental. Our yard is 5000 sq ft. Recently, I had got a quote for a small paver path, fire pit are and new rocks for the non grass areas and they legit quoted me $18k. We did everything in our yard thus far so sprinkler/drip, installed two hose bibs, landscape and sod and I hired out curbing. At most that was $3k and a ton of back breaking work. Had we hired it out it easily would have cost $12-13k. I am a total supporter of DIY. I will hire out for stuff that I don’t have the skills for like concrete work but with my Father in Law and my own Dad being in the trade why wouldn’t I do as much myself as I can under their guidance! We still have a ton to do out there but I love your videos because they are informative and alot of what you are doing I will be doing so thanks for sharing the journey!

[@Farming_in_Eden]

Dude, I enjoy your content, but you gotta practice your sweat soldering skills, no way I'd be putting that behind a wall. No leaks today doesn't guarantee no leaks down the road.

[@ChristieinFlorida]

You did an absolutely fantastic job on that repair. Looking forward to seeing more videos on house remodel. Such a lovely home.

[@msjulie9592]

Great job! I had a small leak in a copper line that fed one of my hose connections. It was further in the wall behind two bathrooms so that meant busting out sheetrock to repair. But, before that could be done we had to test for asbestos which was positive. Since both bathrooms were gutted I had my plumber repair that line and update all of the other connections/lines, which were from the 70s, in each for a total of $600. The work was way beyond my skillset and worth every penny!

[@Lycc825]

Nice job getting it done and saving yourself hundreds of dollars. I think it should be noted that when soldering copper pipes, the heat/flame should be on the opposite side of the point of solder application. In this case, heat from the bottom and let the solder melt from the top. That way, this ensures that the whole joint is heated enough to pull solder and gravity also helps it. It's not always the case, but when you can do it this way, it's best practice. Also, why not repair from the interior wall? Hose bibs come with a mounting plate and a length of stub on the back side now days.

[@TheLotroNerd]

that old car in the background is sick

[@mikeyjames]

you’re really pumping out the videos now

[@wcsd9577]

Be careful wrenching on the shutoffs at the water meter. Many of them are frozen and corroded, and if you cause the meter to leak especially if you turn the shutoff on the city side of the meter and break it, which happens all the time, the city will come out and fix it and bill you thousands for the repair. You can call them in an emergency. Always use the house shutoff if you can.

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

Also--at the time of an emergency, after the repairs are done, it’s a good time to check shut offs for future emergencies. Lubricate joints, mark locations with reflective tape, clear accessibility, etc. if you build this discipline with each project, your house will start to exist in a state of preparedness.

[@rohshelly340]

Dr: doesn’t even earn that amount per hr. You did a better job!!!! Than a Plummer!!! Good job man!!!

[@ironqqq]

I think it's easier to fix from the outside despite what other said. I recently installed an ice maker valve box and opening up the way, cutting, and soldering with heat shields,and having the mess inside was a pain in the butt. With an outside fix, you can take your sweet time and the mess is way easier to clean.

[@crystalcvt]

this really goes to show that in a lot of cases, what you pay for with specialty repair is access to their tools, which are much more expensive than the raw parts. obviously there's the experience as well, but i think many people can do these jobs themselves with the right tools. if cities had reserves of tools available to borrow or rent cheap, it would stop a lot of people from being ripped off

[@mkawayoshi]

Thanks for the video. Done a few small stucco fixes and picked up some extra tips on this.

[@ModernBuilds]

Awesome!! thanks

[@MTRDave]

Soldering. Look at the spelling of it. It still amazes me that you American's can't pronounce it correctly. It's not pronounced SOTERING, It's pronounced as it's spelled. Soldering.

[@HaloGTMaster94]

Nice 👍

[@mumihp]

During last winter in the UK, our copper pipe at the back burst due the cold temperature. As a female diyer, did not have any ideal how to fix and a plumber was quoting like £200. I shut of the water, watched few KZbin videos and ordered what I needed from local hardware. I was able to reconnect the copper pipe with the fittings and since then, no leaks or burst pipe. However winter is coming so just to be sure, ordered so heavy duty insulation to wrap around the copper pipes, it should provide some protection from the minus cold. And if it burst again, we'll atleast I know what to do. To be honest, I find it more rewarding to fix it yourself than paying someone else. Great work👍

[@vaalrus]

up here in the land of -40, the best option are long-neck frost-proof spigots that have the valve 6 to 12” inside the wall so it (and the water line) stays inside the warm zone, and only an empty pipe is exposed to freezing temps. Plus they have mounts to secure them to the exterior of the wall to seal it, and provide support so you can’t pull the pipes apart.

[@VolodymyrPavlyuk]

I’m not that guy who likes to give advices, but sometimes I feel that I have to. When a pipe goes through stucco or a concrete slab then the pipe must wrapped with foam pipe insulation. By doing that several things are achieved: 1. It eliminates stress from thermal expansion/shrinking of different materials. 2. Significantly reduces corrosion of copper because it’s not with direct contact with highly alkaline material such as stucco.

[@Iamam313]

He did do that tho..

[@beanieweenie9543]

@@Iamam313 not where the spigot came out of the wall. He stuccoed all the way up to the pipe. If an pressure is put on the spigot it will crack the stucco. He should have wrapped something around the pipe where it exited the wall to creat a space between the stucco and the spigot.

[@dharmaraja41]

Ohh I see! thank you. Now I know why the spigot broke at the exact spot where it meets the wall. Now I have to do the replacement and hence Im here looking how to. I am a bit nervous with the welding torch, so I decided I will go with the compression fittings instead.

[@Fauskoable]

Favourite KZbinr!

[@id10tek]

Just had to do this in June. Didn’t even try a plumber knowing that they would jump at the opportunity to max profit. Frustrating but very doable!!

[@billi5920]

Can't believe this guy is as same age as me

[@ShaeSandybanks]

Ikr. I feel so useless compared to his mad skills

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I think there are/were twenty something plumbers shaking their heads. I'm no plumber and ALWAYS hire a pro but do know some things you don't do when soldering copper pipes.

[@ShaeSandybanks]

Ikr. Just cos it didn't leak immediately doesn't mean it won't leak down the road. My landlord has some diy skills but when installing a extractor fan in the bathroom he got one that wasn't strong enough. And it freakin leaked into the ceiling ruining it. Get a professional for plumbing is a must IMO. Sure you safe some money now, but fixing it down the line when it's done way more damage? WAY more expensive

[@blairwilliams1268]

On the flip side, if it leaks down the road, it’s another learning opportunity. That’s usually the most effective learning tool is fixing your mistakes. And let’s also not make plumbing out to be rocket science. It’s definitely a skilled trade and I wouldn’t recommend someone with no experience take on a serious plumbing issue, but he soldered together three 1/2” joints. It’ll probably be okay.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

@@ShaeSandybanks I've learned so much about soldering copper piping just by watching Ew Toob videos. Yeah, I could probably do it myself, but as suggested, doing it incorrectly might result in long term problems with internal corrosion inside the pipes. A gal I know had to re-pipe her whole house due to small pin hole leaks that occurred in all of her copper pipes.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

@@blairwilliams1268 I've hired several plumbers in my lifetime for three different homes. Along with Ew Toob videos, I've learned that too much flux and solder is a long term problem. JMHO but like that old commercial said, "Pay me now or pay me later".

[@Travis.Ladegast]

Based off the items you had to buy and the tools someone would have to buy do the work, you already spent almost $450 (including the paint, grinder, etc being bought exclusively for the project). That would give you $600 in labor. If it took you 6 hours to get everything, watch the video's, and do the work, you would be making roughly $100/h. If you are making 55k a year, or 26.44/h, your time was worth roughly $211. So, a total savings of $400ish is not that bad at all. And the end results looks good.

[@soulslikebirds]

Mike... You might be able to help me.... I would love to have the modern maker podcast on Pandora.... Is that something possible? Thanks boss.

[@FahadDin]

I enjoyed this one ! And I love the color of the exterior, good choice !

[@viktorzoltanvarga7081]

Wonderful work, as always! Keep up the great content.

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

Great work! Now someone needs to make a two or three piece Galvanized or 'Clear tuff plastic box' that easily screws together, to the stud and assembles around and secures the pipe on the inside,for easy inspection'. (And If with a 'clear box' one can use a flashlight down inside to inspect for leaks?) So being flush to the inside 2x4 and wall. Its a Spicket box'- Via' a stencil and grinder' just once, like a wall electrical socket box, Cept' With a frame' with threaded inserts for attaching an insulated Weather proof' sealed to the wall, spacious 'working box'. A single lift up door, that tab locks, So that 'Use, inspections and repairs', never have to resemble this neanderthal tear apart method, and Imo' are forever intelligent and solved!🦉👍

[@johndonaldson7043]

Not bad for the stucco patch, I would have charged $500.00 Great job

[@mrsd6allnatural]

Thanks, I have one that is spuing water when on. I hope to just replace the faucet part. Fingers Crossed.

[@Handymantv1]

It’s called supply and demand you are paying for insurance bond and experience in a licensed contractor

[@michaelyoder7329]

It’s not a ripoff. It’s what is known as a market rate. Buy a pair of handmade jeans or buy some from an unethically sourced Chinese sweatshop. Two very different prices. Or make them yourself. Since there is no sweatshop version of a plumbing and stucco repair (because we are a free country with ethical laws), if you don’t like the handmade version (the contractor price), your only other option is to do it yourself. Which you did. You can’t consider it a ripoff though. You just don’t understand that a contractor, as with any other good or service, will charge as much as humanly possible. And as long as the market supports it, who is to say that it is wrong. Is it wrong for ray ban to charge $300 because I can get a pair for 15 at a gas station? Is it wrong for an artist to charge 10k for a painting when I could just do a paint by number? Market rate, not a ripoff. As long as people are willing to pay for a good or service then the price is what it is. A ripoff is paying for a service and then not receiving said service. Or receiving a lesser version or experience of what was promised.

[@kimariokiji]

Nice job. If you have to do something like this again, it might be easier to repair from the inside and you’ll just have to do drywall repair. I have had hoses freeze up onto hose bibs in the past. I make sure to use Teflon on the threads and plumber’s jelly so they don’t fuse.

[@benbaird8153]

Well, the stucco looks like crap, He's got enough solder on there for five pipes. I'm thinking he probably should have paid the plumber. Lol

[@eridtg]

That was horrible , you can tell you have no experience with this installation. There's a reason people hire skilled tradesmen. i would have charged $100 max for this. done in 30 min. Do not make tutorials without knowing what your doing.

[@eclauss9749]

Anyone mechanically inclined can do their own small repairs. I do my own projects (mostly) to save money. Unless you completely understand the cost of running a trades business, please don’t marginalize tradespeople by saying you’re getting taken advantage of. There is a huge expense operating a trade business. I don’t know how much it cost to operate at website and create content for you tube so I won’t say , one way or the other.

[@robbobmedia1474]

My skill level can definitely handle this. I would say that it’s easy to moderate. I will also say that the quotes he got were ridiculous. I realize that you’re paying for a solution and not by the hour but the numbers he got were just flat out gouging and discouraging. In reality, I think everything the plumbing in the stucco could be done for around $250 and still make a good profit especially if the craftsman had the materials already. If you have a situation like this and you’re not up to it, both of these are some thing a handyman could take care of going to a plumber. You’re going to immediately get gouged for something that doesn’t really need a plumber. Great video keep up the great work.

[@BrainiacHoyt]

Grinder blade, torch kit, and soldering kit are all re-usable and shouldn't be included in your total cost. Brings your realized cost down to $33.77!

[@gooseiify]

Wouldn’t a shark bite be faster ?

[@RYU47376]

soldering is more reliable maybe, since its behind the wall, the extra work is more worth it. Correct me if I'm wrong

[@Skipbo000]

i did this myself, even replaced the stucco. had to buy all the tools and supplies as i had nothing. total at home depot: $450. did the whole job including replacing the wall and stucco. About a month later i noticed this huge wet spot on the wall. Can't get to the other side (there are kitchen cabinets and sink a there and would have to tear all that out) so i have no idea what, if any, damage is going on on the other side but it's obvious i have a leak. Called a plumber. He quoted me $600 to do the same job over again. Once he completed it, it was found that I did not solder the pipe correctly and it came just lose enough to cause to a small slow leak. His work was guaranteed for 6 months so if there should be another leak in the same place, he'll come and fix it for free. My total cost for this job: $1050. You call somebody not because you are incapable and can't learn how to do something but because it has to be right the first time. I can't "practice" on my own house. Still, i have no idea what damage has been done inside. i am hoping it will just dry out. Otherwise, it's a job for the next owner and it's damage that no inspector will ever see. If there's significant rot, it will show itself eventually down the road.

[@andresvlogz3743]

Over all good job. Although I don’t think you understand what it is to own a business. I mean good for you for saving money and doing the work yourself. But you can’t say you are being taken advantage of. That’s like someone coming to you asking for a service and you obviously have to price it in a away that will cover your labor, material and gas. Not everyone has the time you had to fix what you fixed, that’s where companies like the ones you called around come in to play.

[@roseymalino9855]

Congrats on your successful repair. Use the money you saved to have your hearing checked. I don't know how a competent businessman could give a legitimate estimate over the phone.

[@monchisthedj]

Can I know the reason why you didn't fix the problem from the inside? you would've just patch the sheet rock but I don't know your reason Also I notice that you put the insulation backwards, the paper goes towards the inside of the house, is there a reason you did it this way?

[@davidchristen5335]

Ok so this is a “hack” job. No offence because he gave it a great try and let’s not forget the confidence! Lol! The solder joint was a disaster, The pipe was too long, using spray foam in the desert? Spray foam ? What he doesn’t mention here is the fact that he had zero travel time to the job, carries no job insurance, he has used tools and materials that cost money … he’s not running a business so no business expenses. Also - should his work fail - he has no warrantee to fall back on.

[@joshuaflowers736]

this is probably the wrong video to do this on, but i just got done watching your school bus/tiny home playlist for the third time and realized that you plumbed the whole bus, but only showed us the above floor plumbing. is there a video that you can make for the storage tanks and water pumps? i know i can find other videos for the information that i am looking for, but i'd rather watch you if that makes sense.

[@nikolajlandrock2191]

American paper houses. No wonder strong wind knock them down like houses of cards. GJ on the fix though.

[@JamesKehoeDO]

With soldering too much solder can build up inside pipe causing turbulence which leads to more rapid corrosion and a pinhole leak. Also de-burring the inside of the pipe is important as well as the outside, again to decrease turbulence. And lastly you should only place flux on the male side of a fitting. Flux is corrosive and if you place it also in the female end of joint it stays inside the pipe and can lead to pinhole leaks as well. There is a water soluble flux available but doesn't look like it is what you used. A pinhole leak inside a wall can cause a lot of damage before you ever find it and you can bet your insurance company will try to get out of paying. Great job otherwise.

[@apeman1300]

Good job dude . Nobody ever said construction work rocket science. Try doing in day in day out for 25-30 years.

[@joeep46]

Dude ,I have the same problem with my spigot. The hose is stuck on and I know if I try to force it off. Well you know. But now I have a clear idea of what I have do. Thank you.