DIY Retrofit Shower Valve | No-Solder Plumbing

DIY Retrofit Shower Valve | No-Solder Plumbing | Sharkbite

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I will walk you through the steps to install a new shower valve (Amazon - RKF Pressure Balance System) in an existing shower that has ceramic tile using basic tools! There will be no need to repair and/or replace the ceramic tile or tub surround. It’s a lot easier to just repair the drywall on the opposite side of the wall. Following these simple instructions, you will not need to hire an expensive plumber and this project was done for less than $100!
As always, thanks for watching!
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@EnFiN3t Жыл бұрын

I love how he said, these shark bites are cheating and most plumber will frown upon their use, but we aren’t really plumbers are we!!!!!! Subscribed

@catomember 3 ай бұрын

You are so spot on!

@Sierra-nb6s Ай бұрын

Ron, you have NO IDEA how helpful this was. I saved $1600 I definitely did not have and I did research for hours trying to find some help until I found your video. "Don't drop your cutter into the wall. That's where the boogie man lives."

@ChickenShackIRL Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the clear, concise instructional and annunciated narration without any overpowering music. Not too brief and not overly in-depth. Thanks!

@sammy7237 Жыл бұрын

This video was very easy to watch-perfect length and to-the-point with no weird transitions, “special effects” or music. 👍🏻

@sherylclements2846 11 ай бұрын

This is awesome!!! You should have a DIY masterclass ... The best teacher I've found on KZfaq ... going to check out your other videos ... my back wall is in the dining room ... thought I was going to have to replace the entire shower!! This will work so well!!

@NO-hd8sx 7 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. I searched many videos until I found yours. Perfect 👌

@kadewiedeman3127 11 ай бұрын

Clear post-edit voiceover, good advice, good humor, my guy you got it all down.

@mommytaylor9331 3 ай бұрын

Best video I’ve found Thank you for listing items needed to get the job done. Very informative… And you do make it look easy! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@RockinSG 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! I'm about to start a bath/shower remodel and the Sharkbite approach will really make the project much easier. Thanks!

@conrat2000 Жыл бұрын

Really nice job. My honey-do list just got an entire bathroom faucet replacement project. So that's three faucets. Lol. But the shower was where I was nervous. You made it look easy. And the back of my shower is a closet, so I may leave a removable panel back there for future repairs. Thank you so much for this video.

@scottsachs2547 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I would have never thought going through the back wall! What an ingenious way you did this! Beautiful Job!!! Thank you for the video!!

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tompatrick9221 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron! I was just about to order new tub surround as the valve started leaking and saw your video. Saved me over 4K!

@glennsampson5945 Жыл бұрын

Finally, a clear explanation of a simple installation method! Thanks for this video.

@user-ez2hy8ir2i 5 ай бұрын

DIY Ron, I appreciated your video. I am not a plumber, and love DIY projects. I followed everything you did, except I didn’t cap the bottom valve (for our bathtub) and it worked out perfectly. Thanks again,

@valadia4715 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron, Great job as usual. We appreciate you and all your helpful tips. Be Blessed & Have a great week!🙏🏼

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ralphjenkinsak Жыл бұрын

Glad I found this video. I butchered my old shower valve trying to drill out a stuck Moen cartridge and put some scratches in the brass that now leaves me with a constant leak. I have been dreading the thought of replacing it myself but didn’t want to pony up $1000 or more to get a plumber in to do the job. I had never seen Sharkbite before but you made it look very manageable. I can do this!

@rontalley Жыл бұрын

Yes you can! 💪🏾

@cherylk8781 2 жыл бұрын

You share such great info in a practical manner. I appreciate you brother. Thank you.👍

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the encouragement!

@stevegalager4019 Жыл бұрын

Ron, this was very helpful. I have to replace a valve next week and I didn’t want to solder if I didn’t have to. Also I was going to take out the drywall from behind so I glad I watched your video.

@robinharris9591 2 жыл бұрын

Ron I would have think hard about letting my husband do this to our dry wall. You a pro at doing that kind of job. Thanks for sharing.

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

You all can do it!!!

@garretteledui7396 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This was amazing! Well done 👏

@user-se2sr2nc9k 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding! I'm going to give it a go! Thanks, Ron! You ROCK!

@javismike Жыл бұрын

Ron you definitely have me the confidence I needed to do it myself. I bought new fixtures and realized I would have to take out the tub and shower unless I did it your way! Definitely got a sub from me!

@rontalley Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Thanks for subbing!

@gavett 10 ай бұрын

OMG! You just solved 2 issues for me in the first 3 minutes. 1. A hanger 2. Emory cloth Thank you!

@audioronx Жыл бұрын

You gave me the confidence to try this myself. I have 2 to change. Thank you so much!

@ricardotorres5446 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks Ron !

@froissart1 5 ай бұрын

Im about to take this on myself! Thank you for building my confidence!

@shortyps22 2 жыл бұрын

Great job RonThanks for being so detailed !

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@catomember 3 ай бұрын

Sir: I found your channel through a search. I am mad at myself that I did not find you years ago! Sir: you are so practical, articulate, funny, and a GREAT DIY GURU. I have subscribed and am now a fan. THANK YOU, THANK YOU for getting right to the action. 🎉🎉🎉

@rontalley 3 ай бұрын

This comment alone, has given me the motivation I need to get some more videos up! Thank you for the sub!

@jessiemae6873 Жыл бұрын

Good project. Exactly the info I was needing as I have the same situation at my house. Thanks!!!!

@Jennie-wm3qj 2 жыл бұрын

Happy belated 1 year anniversary to you and Sharon. Thank you for sharing this video. You the man. Take care and have a great week. 🙂

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Awww! Thanks!

@Jennie-wm3qj 2 жыл бұрын

@@rontalley You're welcome....🙂Aye! 🦾

@None-YaBusiness 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful shower/ Bathroom...awesome job done again 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💛💛💛💫👋🏽💎🦋🇬🇧

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@user-pl8qe8iu4n 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that the homeowner let you do that on their sofa

@rontalley 7 ай бұрын

Luckily, I’m the homeowner. 😉

@kennysimpson5727 11 ай бұрын

Ron, thank you so much for this video!

@littlejoeUTube 5 ай бұрын

Great video, and dang, that's brilliant to use a hanger to find the spot on the opposite drywall!

@skid7519 Жыл бұрын

Nice man, I have a mobile home I'm retrofitting with all standard valves and fixtures so this is exactly what I needed to see. I wasn't sure how it would work only having access from the back but seems like I shouldn't have much trouble. Nice vid bro.

@candicehofmann8703 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! This is the exact thing we need to do to replace a non-working valve in a shower.

@jamesmahle1259 2 ай бұрын

Nice job Ron; I especially like the new showerhead.

@brianmiller4705 7 ай бұрын

Nice job, bathroom turned out great!

@larryschwartz9883 Ай бұрын

Great video Ron! You do a great job.

@buffalosoldier7360 4 ай бұрын

Good stuff, thanks Ron!

@rosewilliams2744 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see someone besides 'This Old House' explain the steps in layman's term! Thank you!

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s so motivating! Thanks for watching and the awesome feedback! 💪🏾

@danielrumfelt7150 2 жыл бұрын

Ron, first time viewer. Thanks for the video. It’s always good finding easier methods to a tough problem. I like how you used the shark bites and demonstrated step-by-step!

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Hope to gain you as a subscriber!

@yungizzo1 2 ай бұрын

I’m now on the fan wagon. Great job. Thanks for the zero music in between, the cheesy Timelapse where the music gets louder. 😩. Anyways, back to positivity. GREAT job!!

@monachinn1576 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you take the steps to show us how do it the right way. Thanks so much

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MrDarren5012 2 жыл бұрын

This was anything but the right way…but one accomplishment is this will keep us plumbers with lots of future work

@barrettlee9287 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, simple and concise

@kelm1123 6 ай бұрын

Awesome work, a plumber quoted me $1,000 to replaced a three handle shower valve into one. I will do it my self.

@kennethhughley1611 5 ай бұрын

I really liked your video. We've done so many projects and sink plumbing was some of it. Now it's matching shower and tub faucets. I'll be adding a closet access door though.

@marilyncozylifestyle3532 Жыл бұрын

You really explain everything is such great detail

@zwolnova Ай бұрын

Very helpful Ron! Thanks

@FloridaMan62 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Ron. Good stuff

@ervinedwards8664 Жыл бұрын

Hey just saved me alot of headache soldering, thank you !!! Amazing job!!

@rontalley Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jestito5699 Жыл бұрын

Very well presented Thanks for the video

@brazosmason5934 9 ай бұрын

Everything I needed to get a job done, thanks man.

@kenscorner7411 10 ай бұрын

You’re the man, Ron!!!

@aboubakrysow4300 2 ай бұрын

Great video. You made it so simple and easy. Thank you very much.

@spencerlucas3065 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@nancymarshall6182 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. My shower head has leaked for years due to a faulty valve that no one wants to touch. I always wondered if I could replace it from behind. The shower backs up to my closet so this tells me that is a great way to replace the valve!

@TheRaptorRidesTheWhale Ай бұрын

This is really great, thank you. One thing I have been doing, not sure if it's always right, but I have been leaving caulking from the underside or all trims so that if water gets behind them, it has an easy plays to go.

@HagisMurderhornet 8 ай бұрын

Great job, this is an awesome video!

@p215j 6 ай бұрын

I've done this a few times. Works perfectly.

@MAGAMAN 4 ай бұрын

If it worked perfectly, you would only have to do it once.

@sonnedsunshyncoordinations1717 2 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful! New subscriber!

@shauntrafter4957 Жыл бұрын

I love shark bites! Just make sure you debur the inside and outside before making the connection.

@peterlassey4532 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! This video was very helpful

@SmartSimpleDigital 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this tutorial man, really appreciate it!

@tonyag4878 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron The DIY Guy, Nice Shirt! Great job! Aye💪 TFS. Take care, Have a Blessed day!💜

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@cltrowell21 2 жыл бұрын

RON - I assure you that I won't being trying this,but THANKS for that CONFIDENCE 🤩💃🏻 ... You did the dang thang as usual 🙌🏽

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@chjerylwaters3384 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ron, Thank you for sharing this video because I was changing my shower head but the water 💦 kept squirting out and I knew I forgot to do something because I've done it before now I see where I went wrong I forgot to put the tape on it, so here I go back and do it right 👍🏽 again TFS your knowledge with us aye💪🏽 aye💪🏽

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, you need the tape unless it has the rubber washer. TFW!

@rpmrpm8716 9 ай бұрын

Good job ron

@carlamonteiro7552 4 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks so much!!! 👍👍👍

@als9503 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This gave me the confidence to tackle this job myself. Off to Lowe's I go! 😊

@rontalley Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@shannontaylor1849 Жыл бұрын

First time seeing your work; well done amigo.

@rontalley Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope I gained a sub!

@pnowikow 10 ай бұрын

Very well done ✅

@ae2yosemitesamvp48 5 ай бұрын

Great job! Thanks

@ishaybrown2575 2 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Brother Ron😄Great video thank you for always sharing your gift with the world, loving the gold. Have awesome great wonderful bless day Asè🥰

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I love the gold and black contrast!

@ishaybrown2575 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s so elegant and I love the entire bathroom team work❤️❤️

@ishaybrown2575 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@lgj1586 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video.

@rejahmuhyi1592 5 ай бұрын

Very nice tutorial video. Thank you Bro.

@docdoctme 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I used shark bites temporarily while I was remodeling my bathroom, but once I was done, I took them off. I just couldn’t trust them. Thanks for sharing your talent.

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I typically solder everything but it’s good to have options that the average DIYer could do.

@danielrumfelt7150 2 жыл бұрын

I installed shark bites on my water heater from the public water supply to the house. This was about eight years ago. Haven’t had a problem. I don’t know why they get such a bad rap but the work just as good or better then PVC or Copper.

@golfwhiskey871 10 ай бұрын

Every plumbing company in town won’t guarantee work done with shark bites for a reason!

@TeLometiTo 15 күн бұрын

You did an amazing job my N

@jdnormandin Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron, exactly what I needed to see. If you’re ever in the Detroit area I owe you a beer.

@rontalley Жыл бұрын

That’s a bet!

@wilfredoroque4977 3 ай бұрын

GREAT JOB TY

@cornfedlife Жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@memongman 3 ай бұрын

nice thanks Ron!

@user-rt3mi8ws3f 9 ай бұрын

Great video man. Needed this

@mikegarrett861 10 ай бұрын

Better work than most pro plumbers i have worked with Brother...! Can see you take pride in your work' Not just the Dollar amount......!

@larryb1080 Жыл бұрын

Looks good! Thanks for the post. I never heard of SharkBite. Seems safer for us “not a real Plummer jobs” then trying to sweat a few pipes around drywall and wood studs.

@rontalley Жыл бұрын

A LOT safer if you do not have the fire retardant cloths.

@vancegillenwater9609 Жыл бұрын

Looking good! the hardest part was the drywall repair and paintin!

@freddiedaniels7660 2 жыл бұрын

WELL DONE MR RON

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@79whiteboy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. i was a little worried about using shark bites, but you made it look easy..

@rontalley Жыл бұрын

They are easy! If you can solder then that’s better but shark bites are good as long as you make sure you push them on all the way.

@earlreed9034 Жыл бұрын

My brother you nice with it 👊🏽💯

@joycelyn4274 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron great video 💞

@rontalley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@KabayanAR 9 ай бұрын

Good job!

@vidadenomades5737 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. I was a bit exhausted when my shower head broke, then the valve was leaking. My was similar to yours. 😂.

@Rufeorufeo Жыл бұрын

Awesome video thank you for this

@rontalley Жыл бұрын

You are mor then welcome!

@susanross1999 Жыл бұрын

You’re great! Thx for the info

@matthewchiolino1748 Ай бұрын

Lost it at “that’s where the boogeyman lives”. Insanely helpful. Thanks Ron!

@rontalley Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@THEREZISTANCE Жыл бұрын

nice video! funny narration too! new sub.

@harvestblades 11 ай бұрын

I was really skeptical of tge PEX line back around 10 years ago before I helped run all the plumbing in a multipurpose building for a Bible camp. I was amazed at how simple PEX made the process & now Shark Bites are even easier without the need for any special tools. And you're right you might not be a "real" plumber, & when you're talking about water & the risk of causing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars of damage & mold abatement due to a bad solder joint keeping your ego in check & knowing your skills & limitations is vital.