How To Remove/Install a LEAKY/NEW SHUT-OFF Valve (Compression, Soldered or Push fit) | GOT2LEARN

If you have a leaky shut off valve, whether it's COMPRESSION, SOLDERED or PUSH FIT, here's how to remove and install a new one the CORRECT way!

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INTRO - 0:00
WHY REPLACE ONE? - 0:23
TYPES OF VALVES - 1:12
COMPRESSION VALVE - 2:24
SOLDERED/SWEATED - 4:25
PUSH FIT - 6:22

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[commoncentstx]

One thing I do to future proof supply valves in my house:

I have a mix of compression and soldered supply valves around my house. When I replace one, I sweat on a male threaded fitting, and then I install a female threaded 1/4 turn supply valve. Using this method, I can get the benefits of the solid, reliable connection formed by the solder and threads, while still being easy to replace if necessary.

I have had issues with both compression and shark bite fittings leaking in certain situations, but I always know I'll get a good connection with solder and threads, as long as the parts are not damaged. I want to renew mechanical aspects of my house in a way that will be easy to maintain and last a lifetime. That is why I started using this method.

[lenharding]

Great video, Glad it was the first one YouTube search gave me. I have to remove a leaky soldered value and want to replace it with a compression fitting. Since I am just a DIY'er I like to confirm my knowledge before tearing things apart! You did a great job at that. I feel a lot more prepared and have a couple of new tricks that I didn't know before.

[moonphasetoys]

It's 1:30am and your video just saved my house from a flood. THANK YOU!

[deathmerchant]

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[davidpierce]

I like your accent. I've always just damaged and replaced the escutcheon. I didn't know that tool existed. I always suggest replacing a ball valve with a quarter turn shut-off. It's the modern way. Great Sharkbite tips.

[beefjuicer]

You are the apprentice of the plumbing gods. Phenomenal work dude.

[camom]

The multi turn valves you can rebuild those. You can get new seals and nylon stem at a hardware store. I would try that first before replacing. Great videos as usual keep it up 👍🏼

[briankeys]

Thank you! I was able to replace soldered valve with a new compression valve. Your presentation was well communicated to include the pipe insertion depth chart. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes!

[johng]

A big THANK YOU for your channel ~ you have taught me everything I know about soldering copper pipes. I have already managed to do a few repair jobs on my own house for a fraction of what a plumber would cost.

[richardmay]

Great video helped me out a lot. My local hardware stores didn’t carry compression sleeve pullers. Was able to pull the
sleeve off with just a pair of
channel locks pliers. Thanks again. 3:36

[davidg]

Nice pointers on the compression type and the push on type! For the solder type I'd recommend removing the stem first to avoid overheating the seat washer and packing washer.

[johnepperson]

This guy is so AWESOME !!! I've learned so much about plumbing from him. Plumbing has become a hobby for me, it's so intriguing.

[sanurshenoy]

Superb video explaining different types of valves used and method to remove/replace each type. One of the best how to DiY videos I have seen. No unnecessary drama/rant. Minimalistic approach but fully adequate. Thanks and add more videos for the DIY guys like me.

[Kainosktisis]

Since the pipe on a compression type valve is normally "compressed" which can cause a problem trying to remove them damaging the pipe, when changing them I worry less about the ferrule's shape, since were talking about soft copper and brass, being soft metals they will "reform" when compressed to the new shape since that's what there designed to do. By applying a little white Teflon pipe dope over the whole ferrule before reinstalling the new valve body which takes care of any "misshaped" filling any micro minor void worries and reduces the potential for pipe damage if it leaks a quick 1/4 turn usually fixes the problem, worse case if it doesn't work you can always go back and try the puller and hopefully you wont damage the pipe, great video 🤜🤛👍

[fredsasse]

As an experienced DIY'er I thought I'd not learn a thing from this video. However, I never knew a ferrule removal tool existed! Thanks!

[T.E.P.]

this is def one of your masterpieces of a video. and they are all incredible. can tell you love making the vids and sharing your experience. TIME STAMPS RULE!!! U RULE TOOO!

[gordonjustin]

I liked this presentation ! It covered different types of Shut-Off Valves that I never knew about in detail. Thank You !

[DuyPham-oncv]

I don't even have any leaking problems yet but I just enjoy watching and preparing this before I encounter one. You just make it so easy and doable! Thank you for these videos and I look forward to more to come from you!

[johnnypham]

OMG! You're amazing. You just save me some headache and having someone to do it for me for the compression valves. Thank you.

[alext]

Always great videos..and always room for suggestions. When removing a soldered valve, take out the valve stem and just warm up the valve body only. A little light pulling pressure on the valve will tell you when it's ready to leave. You'll need much less heat if the valve is disassembled first.
On the press-fit valves; the escutcheon can be used as the removal tool by just pulling it forward to the valve. The use of low temp solder is wise. As is the use of eutectic solder.