PVC TO COPPER HOW TO MAKE THE TRANSITION

Join me today as I show you the best practices when it comes to converting pvc pipe into copper on an installation

[roybanks]

Very well done training video with all the necessary explanations. My home in Puerto Vallarta will now have a cpvc valve added to the landscape sprinkler system instead of a bronze valve. Glad I saw your video first. Thank you.

[iranewton]

Very nicely laid out job Tim, great communication on the wiping down the fittings after connecting not only on the pvc but the copper joints as well to keep the copper from turning a bluish green where others fail to wipe their joints, also nice comments on holding the pvc joints tightly engaged for a better fit. Thanks Ira

[fern]

5:57 got the answer I was looking for. Thanks for the video. 👍🏼

[sumralltt]

Love your intro - Looks like you service the entire world!

[anthonyc]

Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for.

[brianrobertson]

I would have finished all the soldering before doing the PVC operation, no matter. Will the air in the expansion tank on the side may get saturated? I enjoy your videos.

[rayjaypaulsen]

Nice video Tim, I never get bored of your videos on both of your Channels! From Ray Spring Hill, FL.

[homeroguadarrama]

Realy good man, learn a lot of your skills, keep teaching through this videos, that's knowledge that build others, thank you very much!

[jmannUSMC]

Thank you for the great video good sir! Very helpful before getting into a small DIY project at home.

[enavy]

Cheaper, PVC ball valve $5? Lasts a couple of years maybe? High Quality CPVC, True Union Ball Valve (like CPEX or Hydro Seal Canada) $20-$35? But lasts maybe 10+ years? But more importantly they work (adjustable, replaceable seals & parts) and don’t seize up. Nice to watch someone work, who enjoys his craft. Neat beach views! 👍🏽 (I don’t work for either of these companies).

[grobertson]

Good job question for you. When we bought our house, it has an electric water heater and it goes from the water heater to copper to PVC. We were told that it did not have die metal connections. It just goes right from A copper male into the water heater should I remove those and put the die metal joints in? Hope I got the terms correct.

[josep]

Thanks for the video. This is exactly what I was looking for

[fordworth]

A PVC street ell would eliminate the need for the butt piece and thus one glue joint. Also, just out of curiosity, why are you guys opposed to using flex connectors on water heaters out east?

[desrickgurule]

TIM YOU ARE THE MAN....
FANTASTIC WELL DONE.
I ALWAYS ENJOY WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS. YOUR WORK IS AMAZING MY FRIEND

[benfowler]

Great video, thanks Tim!
Just curious, how old was the water heater you pulled out?

[jcxbby]

Is it proper to thread the male pvc adapter all the way into the copper female side? I have been having issues with leaks and have not been tightening that far.

[davidmortensen]

I've heard you should never cool down your solder joints with water (or a damp rag/sponge) because it impacts the strength/quality of the solder. Is there any truth to this, or is it ok to do what was done in this video?

[southtexasshooting]

Nice video! You can also use a threaded pvc nipple to female adapter

[kenbarrett]

I agree with the female adapters splitting .. anytime I change a hose Bibb in pvc I cut off the threaded x slip 90 and install a 1x3/4 slip x thread bushing in a 1x3/4 reducer 90 then tighten the hose Bibb in first then glue it back on

[jamescc]

I will need to connect a PVC from water heater relief valve to a copper drain pipe that goes to outside of the condo.
Thx