How Replace Flowtite Push/Pull Plastic Valves

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How Replace Flowtite Push/Pull Plastic Valves

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Күн бұрын

Flowtite valves are notorious for failing. An easy project anyone can tackle in an afternoon.
Materials Used:
- Water Shutoffs: www.amazon.com...
- Water Lines: www.amazon.com...
- CPVC Weld-Cement:www.amazon.com...
Tools Used:
- Mini-Hacksaw: www.amazon.com...
- Channel Locks: www.amazon.com...
- Catch Bucket
- Cleaning Rags
Disclaimer, these videos are for entertainment and information only. When working on any of your projects around your house, check your local and state codes, ensuring it’s safety and regulations. If don’t feel comfortable performing these tasks, contact a professional.

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@chrisbates8896 17 күн бұрын

My HOA demanded all these to be changed. Your video was perfect instruction. Thank you

@Gio-ue8ps 4 ай бұрын

Just bought a house, realized it came with these. I’m replacing them immediately

@DIYPlumbingGuy 4 ай бұрын

Yes! I recommend to have them replace soon as you can.

@buccaroo 3 ай бұрын

Make sure your pipes are PVC if you use this method. If they are PEX pipes (used in many newer homes), you will need a stop valve instead of the PVC cement. The cement doesn't work on PEX.

@Gio-ue8ps 3 ай бұрын

@@buccaroo I had a master plumber do it. We’re all good now.

@ruck-a-tron 28 күн бұрын

Yeah my house is a new build and they used these. The one for the washing machine failed in the first year we owned the house. It’s harder to replace because there isn’t any extra pipe sticking up.

@Gio-ue8ps 27 күн бұрын

@@ruck-a-tron I got lucky the builder was smart enough to use a brass fitting for the washing machine & refrigerator line. But everything else was those shark bites. They’re pretty cheap bc those valves were making $2-300

@NotSoLiberal 5 ай бұрын

Clear and straightforwards! Also thanks for including the tools!

@DIYPlumbingGuy 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@barbarastein6693 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Everything i needed to know in a short amount of time. Thank you!

@DIYPlumbingGuy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad the video covered what you needed. If you dive into any more DIY projects, happy plumbing! 🛠️👍

@Blasfemurr Жыл бұрын

this is exactly what I needed for a repair, thanks!

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

Great! 👍

@pancakeface2570 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Video was a life saver on a water filter installation disaster.

@JK-jf3je Ай бұрын

THIS IS IMMENSELY HELPFUL. thank you and God bless!

@Freedomsterfire 4 ай бұрын

Bro, taking mine off was a mission. Ended up using a multi tool to cut into the valve as I didn’t have quite enough pipe sticking out of the wall. Crazy, but got it done. Thanks.

@DIYPlumbingGuy 4 ай бұрын

Oh yeah! Sometimes they don’t leave enough pipe sticking out for you… I’m glad it worked out!

@paulliquori4824 2 ай бұрын

You can just use a normal pipe cutter on the valve itself to cut it off

@any2xml 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the clear, well paced video.

@DIYPlumbingGuy 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!! I’m still trying to get better one video at time… thanks for the support!!! 😊

@AztecWench 7 ай бұрын

I use a pipe cutter. It may take more time but it works like a charm. It leaves no damage.

@DIYPlumbingGuy 7 ай бұрын

Oh YES!!.. I have seen that method of removing, it's super neat. 👍

@jamesrudolph7794 6 ай бұрын

Tubing cutter around the base of the valve is the way to go. Leaves you plenty of pipe to work with.

@philsheu712106 3 ай бұрын

My house has this kind of plastic valves, they still working fine, no leaking after 10 years. My previous rental house has the metal valves, it leaks. I think it really depends. If it ain't broke, don't Fix It 😆

@DIYPlumbingGuy 2 ай бұрын

Sure thing

@christiebean 9 ай бұрын

Thank goodness for ALL of this information!! 🤩

@DIYPlumbingGuy 9 ай бұрын

I am so glad you found this informative… thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Tips like these can save you from a big headache in the future. 🛠️✌️

@rostar30 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this info.

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍

@ToriKamal 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. So helpful and easy to follow!

@DIYPlumbingGuy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch! Glad you found it helpful and easy to follow! If you ever need more tips, I'm here! 👍😊

@johnsalinas826 Ай бұрын

Do I have to shut off my Main water first

@gdgomez1988 Ай бұрын

I have the exact same question!!

@kelliequintanilla7703 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

I’m happy to help! 👍

@gregsewell0 6 ай бұрын

Good instructional video for removal of the Accor push/pull valves and installation of the newer (safer) metal twist valves. However, at 3:40 in your video you incorrectly stated that pulling on the Aacor push/pull valve knob opens the valve, and pushing it in closes it. This is incorrect as when you pull it out, the valve shuts off. Pushing it in opens the valve. The valve operation is backwards from how you stated it.

@DIYPlumbingGuy 5 ай бұрын

Great catch!!! Thanks for pointing it out… you are right about that.

@Area-ty2oq 2 ай бұрын

Method A has teeth mark, but after adding new valve with pvc cement... Does this negate the teeth marks because the cemet "fills" in the gap from teeth mark??? I ask because I don't have a saw to cut and wondering what is the negative of the teeth marks. Thanks in advance for anybody's response.

@lunarpking Ай бұрын

I’m sure someone will call me a moron, this is the internet, but as a plumber I’d say it’s fine. The glue should fill any imperfections. It is a solvent cement bond after all, it works by melting the two together and solidifying. If it’s PEX and you’re expanding it, which it doesn’t sound like is your case but was mine today, as long and the teeth marks don’t go too deep it seems fine too. The ones I took off didn’t really make much of a mark, and I could hardly feel the teeth marks. I’d say that means they don’t grip too hard!

@OmarAlKhatan 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@DIYPlumbingGuy 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@JB11335 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! Wish the pipes were copper in my house...

@DIYPlumbingGuy 3 ай бұрын

Yes! Many of these houses with cpvc pipes have issues. Thanks for watching

@EwenMackenzie Ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@user-pl2er4qo3t Жыл бұрын

Just wondering about that REALLY short value you glued on. Won't that cause some issues later on down road if that valve fails? Wouldn't a sharkbite be a better choice for future repairs?

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

It’s a good question. Generally the “glued on” valve has a lesser chance of a leak. However, it is not replaceable like Sharkbites. Personally, I prefer to have to cut off a faulty valve, gluing a new one, over using sharkbite ones. But either is a solution to these horrific plastic valves. Thanks a ton for watching and commenting. 👍👍👍

@boblenihan4425 8 ай бұрын

Another thing is sharkbites tend to blow off if you’re plumbing freezes. It less likely for a glued fitting to blow off. Any pipe can burst though.

@NiallBuckley Ай бұрын

Why leave the plastic pipe?

@zakimahmoud7748 11 ай бұрын

you convinced me! now to see if i can do it or call someone lol

@DIYPlumbingGuy 10 ай бұрын

Great! Yes, just take few hours of the day and knock these out. Hope it goes smoothly for you. 👍😊

@dannylay7965 5 ай бұрын

Mine is 20 years old and it just started to leak. Im about to do this. Thank you

@DIYPlumbingGuy 5 ай бұрын

That is the problem…we never know when these will fail, I’m glad you caught it on time. Good luck.

@paulgettinger5983 11 ай бұрын

I use a pipe cutter to cut the FlowTite off. This way you do not lose pipe.

@DIYPlumbingGuy 11 ай бұрын

Good idea! That's definitely the way to go, especially if you have just a bit of pipe sticking out. Thanks for sharing this useful tip; I appreciate it! 😄🛠️👍

@NotSoLiberal 5 ай бұрын

Can you use a multi-tool ?

@MrDarren5012 Жыл бұрын

You have cpvc there which will also snap right off when older that 5 to 10 years due to how brittle it gets

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%… CPVC is not the best material after it ages. This whole scenario is an insurance nightmare. 😀

@pythonprogrammer7354 7 ай бұрын

@@DIYPlumbingGuyThere will be a lot of homes and apartment buildings with severe flood damage in the future. The insurance companies will probably make people replace those plastic pushon valves to what you did here. Before insuring their home etc.

@mn1170 6 ай бұрын

I may have to be doing this.

@DIYPlumbingGuy 5 ай бұрын

Yes! Check your plumbing.. I highly recommend this.

@Mach1-9538 3 ай бұрын

Big help 🎉🎉🎉

@DIYPlumbingGuy 3 ай бұрын

Awesome!!! 👏

@lefauxpas Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to turn off the main water supply valve before doing this!

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

Correct! 👍… I keep forgetting the “little” yet important things. Well noted. Thanks for watching.

@lefauxpas Жыл бұрын

@@DIYPlumbingGuy didn’t mean to sound like I was shouting at you lol!😀😂😂😂

@football4jmbj 2 ай бұрын

Does this method work with CPVC?

@metatradingsupport313 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Do you have the link of those items. That's exactly what i needed. TYIA

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

Hey there! 👍 I've just added this to the description. Here are the materials I used. Water Shutoffs (www.amazon.com/Eastman-04345LF-Angle-Stop-Valve/dp/B00LGZIVS6/ref=sr_1_3?crid=14KUOZ6IJVN4E&keywords=1%2F2%2Bin.%2BCPVC%2BInlet%2Bx%2B3%2F8%2Bin.%2BCompression&qid=1692974047&sprefix=1%2F2%2Bin.%2Bcpvc%2Binlet%2Bx%2B3%2F8%2Bin.%2Bcompression%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-3&th=1) - Water Lines (www.amazon.com/Homevacious-24-Inch-Connector-Braided-Stainless/dp/B07JGQ69KR/ref=sr_1_4?crid=32W9W5W6OEGPB&keywords=faucet%2Bwater%2Blines&qid=1692974723&s=hi&sprefix=faucet%2Bwater%2Blines%2Ctools%2C94&sr=1-4&th=1) - CPVC Weld-Cement (www.amazon.com/Oatey-31128-Medium-Orange-4-Ounce/dp/B001AZ5JNW?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1) Thanks for watching. 🎬

@SW-ed2fg 4 ай бұрын

But since you pull it to turn of the water do you have to push it back in when you put the new valve on? I’m a woman and plan to do this myself so I wasn’t sure

@DIYPlumbingGuy 4 ай бұрын

I recommend replacing. The new valve is a multi turn valve… if you are asking how to turn on after replacing , its just turning the valve clockwise.

@hassanfarooq7379 5 ай бұрын

Could you please explain how to attach bidet connection to existing flowtite pipe connection?

@DIYPlumbingGuy 3 ай бұрын

You can’t… you need to remove the flowtite shut offs and replace with a regular one.

@angshumanchakraborty4668 Жыл бұрын

Can I add compression fit valve?

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

If you are going to use compression, make sure to use the proper fitting for CPVC, if that's what you have in your home.

@CageyLeigh 6 ай бұрын

Interesting. The parts you listed in the description are links to Amazon, which has designated these as “frequently returned items”. Maybe some updated parts are needed?

@DIYPlumbingGuy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for pointing that!! I will check it out…

@Diegosprnova 2 ай бұрын

What if the pipes are coming up? Does this method still work?

@DIYPlumbingGuy 2 ай бұрын

Yes! Same thing whether they come from the floor or the wall.

@buccaroo 3 ай бұрын

Make sure your pipes are PVC if you use this method. If they are PEX pipes (used in many newer homes), you will need a stop valve instead of the PVC cement. The cement doesn't work on PEX.

@DIYPlumbingGuy 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree. 👍

@NotSoLiberal 5 ай бұрын

What if you end up cutting the pipe coming out of the wall too short. Is there any way out ?

@DIYPlumbingGuy 5 ай бұрын

How short? Can you add a coupling to the pipe and extend? If not, you need to cut into the wall for the repair.

@NotSoLiberal 5 ай бұрын

@@DIYPlumbingGuyYes I was thinking perhaps some kind of coupling. I assume the same type of cement can be used to secure two together ?

@blazinfresh Жыл бұрын

Is this the same process for the water going to toilet?

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

Very similar, the only difference is the type/size of your water lines... most likely you will need one of these for your toilet. www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-B1T12CS-Connector-Braided-Stainless/dp/B005SPLBWS/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=water+supply+lines+for+toilet&qid=1680799388&sprefix=water+supplu+lines+for+to%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-5

@bradleyjoseph6260 Жыл бұрын

What do I put on there as a shutoff if I have pex and don't have a pex tool

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

Great question!!! If you have pex at home and don't have the tool, you can use a compression fitting, like this one. www.amazon.com/BrassCraft-G2CR19X-C1-Compression-Outlet/dp/B003B6FKVY/ref=sr_1_57?crid=20HSE1FPIJZAC&keywords=compression+fitting+1%2F4+turn&qid=1679876895&sprefix=compression+fitting+1%2F4+turn%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-57 You will need to use a brass insert as well... Here it is. www.amazon.com/Beduan-Compression-Fitting-Insert-Support/dp/B08HHXBK7V/ref=sr_1_2?crid=13IQDCJVRU7FM&keywords=compression+fitting+1+pex+sleeve&qid=1679876975&sprefix=compression+fitting+1+pex+sleeve%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-2 Good luck, thanks for watching!!

@Psylinguist Ай бұрын

cement will make it impossible to replace the new valve.

@williamsmith3331 2 ай бұрын

I have 18 of these to replace. I'm procrastinating because i think it's gonna take forever

@DIYPlumbingGuy 2 ай бұрын

Should not take a whole day, it is important to get them replaced. Good luck.

@jpsandberg 3 ай бұрын

there are 2 orings on these,. one on the ID/inside and one on the OD/outside. Both can be seen in the video. The ID oring is on the outside of the barb that fits into the water line tube. while these are a less than ideal valve, this video is incorrect because water does not pool up betweenthe 2 orings by design (although there is a good possibility that BOTH orings can go out, his description of how it operates is incorrect.

@jpsandberg 3 ай бұрын

also, he uses cements to install the new valves?!?!?! This is SO bad. what if the valve needs to be replaced for some reason? Finally, he used FAR too much cement to instal these. IT's going to leak thru and into the water line when installed. such bad advice here

@brandonwilliams805 3 ай бұрын

Ok, so did u turn off the water going into the house first? Or doesn't it automatically do that? Need better videos with each step.

@DIYPlumbingGuy 3 ай бұрын

lol!!! I wish I had an automatic water shutoff. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

@downside1237 7 ай бұрын

How could I put this on 1/2 PEX?

@DIYPlumbingGuy 7 ай бұрын

Assuming you have PEX B, you could get a shut off valve that is crimped to the PEX and go from there. Here's one amzn.to/3OgcFxW. Good Luck!!👍🛠

@davidgill2268 9 ай бұрын

All good but you forgot a few steps, Like when dealing with cpvc pipe and the glue it needs time to set up before turning on the water . Otherwise you will flood your house !!

@DIYPlumbingGuy 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up! You're right, allowing the glue to set is crucial with CPVC. It's a key step to avoid unwanted surprises. Stay dry and safe on your projects! 🚿👷‍♂️

@SW-ed2fg 4 ай бұрын

How long would you allow it to set for ?

@bidennyou1093 Жыл бұрын

I have a question. PVC glue can be used to connect Plastic & Metal?

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

No, you cannot use PVC cement for adhering Metal to Plastic. Also, there are specific types of PVC cement for specific applications, such as water, sewer, pressure, non-pressure, etc… I hope this clarification helps. And thanks for supporting the channel!!!!

@BOUTtoPOPtrunk Жыл бұрын

Those angle stops he’s using are specific for cpvc. The body is made of metal but the inside where you put the glue is plastic

@lindasampson7363 2 ай бұрын

You should have, poured the cement over the pipe, and let the excess drip back into the can! lol

@orchidbloom7987 9 ай бұрын

Many times? To me they are in a time use. I am 120lbs. I cannot imagine someone with more strength than me pulling that, youb will be pulling the entire wall.

@DIYPlumbingGuy 9 ай бұрын

Super agree! These things are not robust at all… if you ever have a chance go ahead and replace them all. Thanks for watching ✌️

@JohnQPublic345 5 ай бұрын

I'm a plumber, and sigh every time I see these. Pain in the arse to remove

@DIYPlumbingGuy 5 ай бұрын

I know right!!! These are the worst… thanks for watching 👍

@greg33770 11 ай бұрын

That plastic push pull looks cheap....why the hell would they even put that in ?

@DIYPlumbingGuy 11 ай бұрын

Great observation! You're spot on about the plastic push-pull design - it's commonly used in new-construction due to its cost-efficiency, especially in houses with builder-grade materials. I definitely recommend replacing them all. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel, your comment means a lot! 🏡💡🙌

@CageyLeigh 6 ай бұрын

My builder, Veridian, did it for exactly that reason- they’re cheap-ass people.

@davidmorley7778 6 ай бұрын

Because builders subs are lazy as F-K

@borissakharov3794 3 ай бұрын

You answered your own question lol. It’s because they’re cheap.

@daniels.3920 Ай бұрын

As a plumber, I recently replaced all of these stops in a house because one did blow off and flood a 3-story condominium. Why are these things even allowed to be installed to begin with? They are absolute trash.

@ptech88 23 күн бұрын

Been plumbing for 30 plus years and have never seen this garbage

@medicchester 2 ай бұрын

I got those dumb valves.

@ecurb711 Жыл бұрын

So you left one pipe longer than the other? Coming out of the wall? You couldn’t make them even? 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

Hey there! 🤣 Thanks a bunch for checking out the video and for having such a keen eye! - I admit, those pipes might have been in a bit of a competition to see which one could be longer. 🙈 But hey, making videos is a wild ride, and sometimes even the pipes want to add their own twist, right? Thanks for being understanding, and I promise the next ones will be perfectly even! Keep on watching and stay awesome! 👍🎥

@ecurb711 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYPlumbingGuy ok they better be even. You gave me your word. I’ll be looking forward to the next video now.

@DIYPlumbingGuy Жыл бұрын

@@ecurb711 You're on! 👍 Next video will have those pipes perfectly in sync. Thanks for keeping an eye out and staying tuned! 🛠️🎥

@suekotchevar2765 6 ай бұрын

If there's a next time you will be cutting a hole in wall on the short stub no pipe left for a new valve