Replacing Old Sink Valves with Sharkbite 1/4 turn Valves. TOOL links in description!!

****Tool Links are here in the description.****

A little tutorial of sorts with my first experience installing sharkbite (push to connect) valves under my sink. So far, so good!

if you don't have enough pipe length to cut the copper, watch this video:

Deburring tool with depth gauge

Sharkbite valve ½ inch and 3/8inch

Sharkbite valve different configuration

Copper Pipe cutter best for tight spaces

Other copper pipe cutter small

[diyjohn]

The flexible hose has rubber washer inside that seals the connection when tightened. When the rubber wears out, that Teflon tape doesn't help because it will leak from the top of the nut. Good job.

[twanyabedell]

Very good video. I love that you included your son. He is learning a valuable skill!

[AK-kyou]

Good stuff, I’m fascinated with shark bites and have watched 50+ vids.

[northerngirl]

Good video for beginners, for sure! Rueben is so articulate so I imagine super intelligent! Adorable too, I think!

[tannerc]

Actually just did this last night in my upstairs bathroom sink, I had those exact same shut off valves under my sink and when I renovated my bathroom they’d spray water from the handle everytime I turned them on and off. Bought a new vanity and sink and threw on some shark bite valves and was more than happy with them.

[onlyme]

The orange tool deburs the outside there is another one that does the inside of the pipe some pipe cutter have them on the back of the tool. Also hope that copper pipe was hard copper not soft or it may not hold up long term. Glad you aren't afraid of sharks.

[kimberlyanderson]

Cameo pig was a great help! Thanks for the informative video!

[ryanjustice]

Good video. One observation. I couldn't actually tell if you did this or not, but it's a good idea to take off the faucet aerator when first turning back on the water.👍

[kimberlybettis]

To release you need to push the pipe up while implementing the removal tool.push down with the part while lifting up with the tool

[willboybrad]

Very informative, I have to do this at a rental house that I own.thanks

[bsbawa]

Very informative video. I am still afraid to do plumbing myself

[boico]

Thank that is the best video now I able to do it

[jonlewis]

A water hammer can stop those bubbles from happening randomly but after being off it's normal to get air in the pipes

[heyzeuss]

Great video. Very informative, thank you.

[phillyflash]

$5 for a sharkbite valve? Only 2 years ago? They cost $12.45 at HomeDepot as of January 2023!
Also, sharkbite says to only turn the compression nut 1/4 turn beyond finger tight.

[prestonorrick]

Hey there, how are your Sharkbites holding up?

[carlosharris]

I just installed one and it still leaking what did I do wrong

[asappestcontrol]

Unfortunately, mine doesn’t come out from the wall far enough out so I cut it. Oh well back to the old way.

[NotSeattleSpace]

Damn, should of started a water damage company instead of getting my plumbing license