PLUMBING REPAIRS | MOEN FAUCET REPAIR | PLUMBING APPRENTICE

[@bonzosabian5710]

The best part of this video is that you actually posted it. How many plumbers out there would’ve trashed it cause something went wrong, it didn’t go smooth, or you missed a step. Bottom line is there’s more aspects to plumbing than any other trade out there and a lot to know. Atta boy Chuck, for posting a video that didn’t go perfect and being human. Keep it up.

[@ChuckBarron]

Falling forward still...thanks

[@plympytheplumber4605]

One of my very first service calls solo many years ago was to a hotel for a shower valve issue...i learned a valuable lesson to never trust a maintenance guy that says he shut the water off to the unit. I pulled the cartridge and the water pressure was super high, it was spraying everywhere and i slipped and fell into the tub in a panic. Plumbing ain’t easy haha

[@ChuckBarron]

dam...you too.lol

[@Straycurrent]

Oh boy, the real side of plumbing. I thought the tough part was going to be getting the cartridge out. But noooooooo, Moen has other surprises up its sleeve. Great video Chuck. We'll watch for the sequel.

[@ChuckBarron]

So close! Bam! Another surprise.

[@armandomadrigal9793]

Hey look at the bright side, at least it was tap water. I had one like that, i ended up installing a new moen posi. Good show sir

[@ChuckBarron]

Thanks 👍 True for sure.

[@SaintlySaavy]

Never a dull day! 😂🤙

[@ChuckBarron]

Fun! Fun! Fun!

[@edwardlee7491]

Hey Chuck love your videos as a plumber of 35 years may I add a inside tip check on the ona moen puller on KZbin greatest thing in removing stuck stems for moen whether it’s a posi temp 1222 or a regular 1225B

[@ChuckBarron]

My brother....thank you .

[@johnkrim8377]

New summer plumbing attire , water cooled clothes, any more water in the tub and you could have gone SUP LOL. Learning how to repair the multitude of faucets, toilets , pressure & thermostatic valves , steam traps, and everything that makes up a plumbing system is what deems a person a true mechanic at his trade. 👷🏻

[@ChuckBarron]

You got that right! hold on let me wipe my glasses off so i can see.

[@WhittleEntertainment]

MOEN strikes again...lol enjoyed the video, was waiting for the water when you were taking that spool out.

[@ChuckBarron]

You and me both! lol!

[@joseverdugo7508]

Looking like a Rookie!

[@ChuckBarron]

Fumble!!!!!!!!!

[@FrankieGN]

Entertaining as usual!....keep it up!

[@ChuckBarron]

Thanks! Will do! Frank In Da House!!

[@GrandviewLawnCare]

Awesome video brother. Love your videos

[@ChuckBarron]

I appreciate that!

[@louietheplumber3609]

Lol I also just grab my vise grips I have the same puller works for 1222 cartridges , & that T handle works great I also have one

[@ChuckBarron]

so nice when I get the free shower.

[@mikev.1034]

And this is why I love watching your videos, You keep it real chuck!! 😉

[@ChuckBarron]

Always! Who never did this is not with realty of plumbing.

[@S_a_n22]

I love Moen for their simple cartridge design, But when the back seals break off in the valve it turns to hate pretty quick.

[@ChuckBarron]

Same here. Love me some Moen. Just not at this moment.

[@mrpanos923]

In Massachusetts 80% of the shower valves are Simmons. And they have their issues too

[@nickirland5497]

I’ve noticed that from watching Steve lavimores KZbin , it’s all moen/delta down here in Texas..

[@ChuckBarron]

ya i rarely see the here.....

[@ChuckBarron]

Stevie lav.....the legend.

[@jonmalkowvich6967]

Chuck hacking at it again. Go shut the water off! 🌊🤣🤣

[@ChuckBarron]

wash your mouth out with soap.....lol

[@Ted_E_Bear]

You didn’t have another satisfied customer on this job yet ! Oh my goodness ...

[@ChuckBarron]

not yet

[@jspinosa50]

I put silicone grease on everything, makes it easier to remove in ten years.

[@ChuckBarron]

I like that.

[@joshuagoetchius995]

CB you taking a shower on company time LOL

[@ChuckBarron]

got me for sure.

[@colingomez8949]

Chuck was it feeding threw the cold side? Or did you have both valves off?

[@ChuckBarron]

Yes I did. both were off. bam...its raining.

[@colingomez8949]

Flowin like a moen

[@ChuckBarron]

So smooth....like a hydrant in my face.

[@brewmule6799]

Hey Chuck, that valve has integral shut off valves. Hot and cold, you use a flat head screwdriver to shut them off. I generally use a 1” wide wood chisel to remove the balancing spool. This type of work is my bread and butter Bro. Why call Moen and get the part? I use Amazon if a can. They are usually less expensive and quicker. The cheapest Moen 1423 balancing spool I found was $59.95. What was Moen charging, @ $104.00 let me help you get your company running efficiently Chuck.

[@JE27898]

If the homeowner calls 1800buymoen they usually get for free anymore

[@ChuckBarron]

Thanks for the tip! I asked moen tech support if valves were off can I pull spool....sure.....NOT!!! I was gonna have AB run down and shut off again and we both heard him say ya we good.....thankfully it was summer and very hot out. I got soaked.

[@ChuckBarron]

Moen did agree to send parts.....Me personally I wanted to change valve...No access so we chose this route.

[@ChuckBarron]

Yes they do.

[@Timah0212]

One the cartridge you will see the hole in the brass have that faceing towards the ceiling and hot and cold will be correct. The white plastic piece that comes in the box with the new cartridge is good for two things. Breaking the hold cartridge loose and to push the new one all the way home so you can get the clip back on. Definitely don't try to spin the balance spool with a normal screw driver did that once and had to change the whole valve. I use the biggest slot screw driver I can find.

[@italianitalian100]

This makes me think so different about all plumbers

[@ChuckBarron]

Ya....Its a battle out here.....2 minute job right???

[@throttlebottle5906]

splish splash chuck was taking an unscheduled bath. didn't you show right before that shutting the spools off them turning the water on and it which appeared to still be flowing full cold? they'll often get a chunk of sediment or solder ball stuck in the seat are, then not shut off fully or you just didn't get it turned off fully the first time

[@ChuckBarron]

I dont know why i travel the repair road...such bs.....when am i gonna learn.

[@throttlebottle5906]

@@ChuckBarron I meant right after shutting off the "service stops" brain fart said spools. but pretty sure you turned them off then turned valve on and had full "cold" flow coming out still. unless that was just the editing jumping around? we've all taken the failed service stop bath before lol

[@ChuckBarron]

SHUT. THE. WATER. OFFFFFFFFFFFF......

[@throttlebottle5906]

@@ChuckBarron turning it off would be a great option, that doesn't work in hotels, where 1" runs vertical feeding multiple back to back bathrooms/floors. unless the place is mostly vacant, you'll end with multiple call of anger, hate and rage, as you're kicked off the job :)

[@darrinscoilsclouds1498]

From the beginning of the video the type of valve no hot water I’m yelling at the screen it’s the balancing spool. Then you have the spool in your hand I’m yelling at the screen again shake it shake it if it doesn’t rattle it’s no good. When you get the new spool take the new one and the old one shake them both you’ll notice the new one will click back-and-forth the old one is seized. That’s how you tell the spool is no good. Should be in stock at local supply house and Home Depot. 20 CT master plumber here

[@ChuckBarron]

appreciate the time darrin. I can say I have never changed a spool. I have done my share of repairs too. See I learned...ha.

[@plumberturd]

I had to use a pipe extractor and damaged it called Moen they sent one for free but had to buy one in the meantime $100

[@jayarnold5727]

You seldom need to replace the spool,Hercules makes a product called Calci solve I carry it on the truck,it takes about 30 min to do it correctly but works like a charm,of course if you damage the old one you'll be getting a new one.

[@darrinscoilsclouds1498]

@@jayarnold5727 sound cool. But I don’t want any excuse for a call back. I’ll replace the spool

[@pb9926]

I hate repair jobs like that Chuck - always a nightmare and never a dream. 😬

[@ChuckBarron]

Dreaming of a easy one and NOPE....Not today says Mr. Moen.

[@erickraus278]

Did Moen replace the part free of Charge? If it's the original home owner Moen will do this. Faucets can be so Frustrating!! I feel Your Pain! Been plumbing for 24 years always something new to learn. If We're not learning We're not living! Take Care! Your Videos are Awesome!

[@ChuckBarron]

Thanks E..job still TBD im waiting on Covid super snail mail to deliver gear still

[@steveuible5915]

I like your sense of humor even when faucet jobs go south. Your video would be better if you would shoot a closeup of the faucet so we can better see what you are doing. Thanks !

[@ChuckBarron]

I try steve and I keep that in mind.

[@LuisRodriguez-ft7ou]

Its probably the balancer on the side of cold stem shutt off.

[@ChuckBarron]

Yes. moen sending spool and two valves....weeeeeeeeeeeeee so fun.

[@LuisRodriguez-ft7ou]

Those things are always a pain in the rear sometimes you could just drop that valcer in a zip lock bag with vinegar for a few and shake it around abit to clear up the calcium build up and sometimes if you get lucky it does the trick if not replacing is the only way!! Man smh good luck brother keep on plumbing!! ;)

[@ChuckBarron]

we on it.

[@robertmartinez1228]

it happens.

[@ChuckBarron]

SHOWER TIME.

[@alibuolayyan9038]

Where is CB2?

[@ChuckBarron]

CB2 on another job.

[@alibuolayyan9038]

good luck Chuck Barron

[@ChuckBarron]

Thanks ali

[@throttlebottle5906]

getting beat up by the faucets again lol...

[@ChuckBarron]

Faucet 1- CB1-0

[@asiagreen5658]

Good= cold/warm and clean water from outside pipe in the hot summer weather Bad = very hot water from water heater or any heater Ugly= dirty water from sewer or drain pipe

[@ChuckBarron]

Very True..

[@keithbrueton]

CB Sitting here 7.30am uk laughing my head off . Now you wash your mouth out with soap

[@ChuckBarron]

Lets do it....ha

[@dmlvsccfamful]

As much trouble as an old mixet

[@ChuckBarron]

So true

[@JE27898]

Buy it for life. Lmao

[@ChuckBarron]

Life is like a box of chocolates...so many surprises.

[@justinreed7093]

moen is junk most of my local suppliers don't sell it or if they do you wouldn't know

[@ChuckBarron]

Where you from...its all over this area.

[@robstidham8754]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ChuckBarron]

shower time

[@jeffreykreft5442]

I hate Moens, Never liked them, and will never put that garbage in. Can’t tell you how many spools I’ve changed, but every single one was a bitch to get out. Now I just automatically tell the customer up front, this could be a 100 job or a 500 dollar job, do you want me to proceed? Maybe just me, but I can’t stand even seeing this junk when I get to a job, I almost just feel like walking right back out the door!

[@ChuckBarron]

appreciate that jeff.

[@anthonysloan4129]

In my experience those valves are overly complicated. The stops alone are just one more thing to go bad and in my mind unnecessary. Have you ever tried to cut those valves Into pieces and then heat the ends off the pipe.

[@mastersfan04]

Good point, I never touch the stops, ever

[@ChuckBarron]

great point..faucet coming.

[@ChuckBarron]

I asked myself havent you learned from repairing faucets..

[@JamesBrown-db9pk]

ole chucky start selling more stuff 2 get the money to get new merch ouy frickin lav hes gone nuts he 56 now whooooooo

[@ChuckBarron]

Tell lav to call me....lets talk some pipes.....lol

[@adventureswiththeplummers.4653]

you were using the wrong tool...... Moen has two different valves you were using the posit temp Tool....

[@ChuckBarron]

Ya thankfully it popped easily just like the spool! Ouch!

[@trevorhayes1079]

You have more patience than me Chuck I would have put a hammer through it take care Trev

[@ChuckBarron]

I could not reach it....i was hold back old faithful....lol

[@stevenroyer8731]

man i hope youre getting paid decent for these videos because ive had 3 ads in the first 5 1/2 mins

[@ChuckBarron]

Not much but it helps to take care of some fees i need to pay equipment, software ect..

[@raulgutierrez5920]

Shame on 21/2stooges

[@ChuckBarron]

Don't be jelly. a free shower. lol

[@stevenroyer8731]

idk whats going on with the audio but ive gotta stop watching for now at 5 mins in. i have to use headphones and theres some weird noise i cant take anymore.

[@ChuckBarron]

ya know that camera was leaning on tub...picks up every noise out there. apologies.

[@davidmerkrebs9967]

you should be embarrassed to practice this trade and advertise it on you tube

[@ChuckBarron]

Thank you Dave. I guessing your the perfect plumber. Ha!