Toilet Shut Off Valve Mistakes and How You Can AVOID Them

This video shares toilet shutoff valve mistakes. You'll see how to install a shutoff properly and leak-free. For more bathroom remodeling tips visit homerepairtutor.com
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Toilet Shutoff Valve Mistakes
0:22 How to turn the water off to the house
0:38 Drain the water from faucets
0:58 How to remove toilet shut off valve
1:18 Compression valve removal tool tip
1:45 How to prep copper pipe for shut off valve
1:57 Sharkbites shut off valve installation
3:23 Compression and PEX A shut off valve tips
These supplies were used in our video:
-Pasco Compression Sleeve Puller
-AutoCut Pipe Cutter
-SharkBite Shutoff Valve
-Oatey Megaloc
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[@HandymanLand]

Great video👍

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thank you 🙏

[@SchurrAquatics]

Love it!! I have a few i have to replace so this is perfect!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

You’ll rock it out buddy 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ofiasdfnosdf]

I'm remodeling a 40-year old bathroom and discovered a set of what looks like foam tubing-insulated 1/4" pipes next to a set of 3/4" copper pipes. Why would they have installed both?

[@AndresMorales-zm9yr]

Muy bueno tu video, bien explicado

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Gracias 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@TR4Ajim]

It’s also a good idea to replace the toilet supply line as well. They usually have some type of compression O ring or plastic washer that are designed to be tightened once. Also if the supply line has been in place awhile, those seals will harden and not seal well if reused. Cheap insurance.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Great tip 👍🏼

[@randallsmith7885]

How long does a sharkbite connection hold pressure?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

It shouldn’t fail if the pipe was prepped properly. I’ve had several last 10 years with no leaks, and they were still working perfectly. I’m not saying I use them exclusively. I like compression valves and PEX valves as well.

[@rzh3443]

I have had them over 15 years with no issues. In Australia (where they were invented duringWW2) and Europe they are used a lot. The key is to prep the pipe and mark the insertion depth to ensure you get it on the pipe the full amount .

[@michaelsmithers4900]

Don’t forget to flush the toilet first and hold the handle to empty the tank👌

[@troyhomann533]

I really enjoy this person’s videos but I would have done things a bit differently. I wont comment on that because the man is trying to help others. I think. Been plumbing for over 30 years. Fact is , three plumbers couldn’t come up with three different solutions for the same problem. For example, I don’t care for push ( sharkbite ) fittings. Maybe I’m old fashioned. Thanks for the post. Keep it up.

[@jose2226]

You should share. Those are the best kinds of comments I think, you might help someone down the road, which as a handyman should be something you're used to

[@sorsha_sky]

I think you meant to type that 3 plumbers COULD not couldn’t )come up with 3 different solutions. But I could be mistaken

[@rocketrider1405]

You need a bigger watch.

[@BillHart46]

And after you do all of that the toilet still won't flush! One little, but very critical, step what's left out. lol

[@HomeRepairTutor]

It will flush if there’s water running from the valve to the tank. If your toilet doesn’t flush properly, it’s likely a fill valve problem, venting problem, or obstruction.

[@BillHart46]

@@HomeRepairTutor it is a valve problem. And not the one that you replaced. You left out a very critical step.

[@sorsha_sky]

@billhart46 Don’t keep us in suspense… what was the very critical step left out?

[@BillHart46]

@@sorsha_sky @HomeRepairTutor Turning the main water valve back on!

[@sorsha_sky]

@@BillHart46 😄