How To Remove OLD Steel Water Pipe And Replace With NEW PEX Piping! DIY

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Жыл бұрын

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On today’s episode I will be showing you how to remove old steel water pipe (galvanize pipe) and replace with NEW PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) piping! This was a pipe that was just sticking out of my flooring going outside to a water spigot. I'll be routing it from underneath to have a clean look!
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@pellechi1 Жыл бұрын

I have avoided pex due to my lack of confidence, experience and familiarity. After this single video (and your equipment links) I’m now ready to make my life simpler. Once again, I thank you.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And I’m glad I could be of help my friend! 🙏🏽😊

@devinnorsworthy9154 9 ай бұрын

Plastic is better in every way when it comes to moving water. Unless, there's some kind of rewlly high tempteratures... they do great!!!

@mahtoe 8 күн бұрын

Many plumbers avoid PEX fittings behind walls since they don't last as long as say a soldered pipe.

@robertwilliams6288 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to show us how it's done.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure Robert! I’m here to help in Any way I can! 🙏🏽😊

@gardenfork Жыл бұрын

I’ve done the same, I like the ratcheting pex crimper , makes connections in tight spaces easier. 😀 Eric.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I agree! Please stay tuned on todays video, I use that ratchet type crimper 👍🏽😊

@griefonenyc Жыл бұрын

Nice work g. Bookmarked this since I plan on changing out some pipes to PEX.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@quiquealamo8320 Жыл бұрын

Impressive!! Great tutorial,I need to get a couple of your tools, thanks 👍

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊🙏🏽 all tools and materials I used I listed on the description below the video 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@leepiper4621 Жыл бұрын

Best & most detailed videos on YT. Wished u lived in Michigan

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lee! I’m always here to help! 🙏🏽😊

@lennygriffin4464 Жыл бұрын

Good job, very interesting!!!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lenny! It was an interesting situation indeed! 😂👍🏽🙏🏽

@evanyoder3064 4 ай бұрын

Isn't the pipe underground also galvanized as well tho?

@davedeatherage4902 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, great work, we all make mistakes, no worries friend 😊👍🏻🇺🇲🙏✝️I'm following you on these videos. Great clear instructions 👍🏻👌( previous work did looked like they weakened 2/3 of floor joist , not good)😞

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the love and support Dave really means a lot! Still lots to be done on this house 😅

@christimms102 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video, really enjoyed your videos. Regards Chris

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the love and support Chris! 🙏🏽😊

@envyher1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video… I’m learning a lot from you thanks

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cynthia for the love and support! Email me anytime if you have questions or need help! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@envyher1 Жыл бұрын

@@FixThisHouse I did my gutters thanks to you. I followed and bought exactly what you linked. 👍🏼

@lsanch4980 Ай бұрын

Great video just hard to believe that the gate valve worked. Great explanation

@troydwill 5 ай бұрын

Really nice video - tight editing

@kennethwilson1117 Жыл бұрын

Nice work 👍🏾

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kenneth! 🙏🏽😊

@tl2135 7 ай бұрын

Can I use the coupling to join non threaded galvanized pipe to a water heater line?

@tct84 Жыл бұрын

Bro with galvanized very rarely is it not completely frozen in the fitting threads making it nearly impossible to loosen. 99.9% of the time I’ve had to cut galvanized steel!

@ebo2584 Жыл бұрын

Good job men; I have same problem but instead of water is gas and there is not elbow or any joint in the pipe cause it comes straight from basement? Any ideas to make it nicer. Thank you

@JuanRodriguez-km9hl Жыл бұрын

Great video

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you Juan! 🙏🏽😊

@newwavepressure6478 6 ай бұрын

Any tips of getting the old pipes undone can u use heat ???

@user-ir4zz3lp3w Жыл бұрын

Moving it to the interior wall and installing a frost free faucet would have been a better choice.

@jimburford4535 11 ай бұрын

Why are you leaving the galv pipes they eventually have pinhole leaks and are full of rust sludge are they not ? I have a 2965 house galv is still holding up but rusty water

@jamesragains9194 Жыл бұрын

Why not repipe the whole home, and get rid of the galvanized?

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I agree! I plan on doing this in the near future eventually 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@damiandriscoll2562 Жыл бұрын

You gonna pay for it 🤣

@jamesragains9194 Жыл бұрын

@@damiandriscoll2562 You will pay more in the long run by loss of water and damage that occurs hunting, and locating leaks as they happen. Let's not even talk about the health factors of drinking water that flows through rust.

@damiandriscoll2562 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesragains9194 yeah you are correct sir...but does this person have that kinda money to replace all the piping....let alone for a outside spigot?

@jjjacer Жыл бұрын

@8:47 only note i can make is that at least according to my pex crimp gauge it would say your crimps are too tight as yours pretty much slid all the way over the crimp. Mine notes that the two lines are supposed to be centered on the crimp ring, although not sure if your pro crimp rings are any different than the normal ones for that. although looks like the other two afterwards did have more of a proper crimp.

@rshoe1023 Жыл бұрын

Well with all you said the bottom line is he didn't have any leaks.

@mattalbrecht7471 Жыл бұрын

5:14. I have been in situations like that, but that's where a cheetah bar is really nice to extend the torque on that pipe wrench if you have the room of course

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I agree Matt! I’ve worked enough on cars that the breaker bar does come in so handy! 😆

@edgomez7963 Жыл бұрын

PEX is super flexible, why use elbows?

@L3Dhelpguide 3 ай бұрын

You should have cut plywood down center of the joist. Now you have to scab support for the floor deck un necessarily

@msbgone Жыл бұрын

Is this legal plumbing in all US States or does code need to be in place to allow this? Looks great!

@mattalbrecht7471 Жыл бұрын

Once upon a time, galvanized was very legal in the USA. I am surprised they had originally framed the wall with a foot wasted! The exterior spigot thru a wall like that wasn't all that common and colder climates where there was a risk of freeze. But what strange is it didn't look like an external hydrant. I'm not sure if he showed that or not that's where the water actually turns off inside the house and there's no water at the tap outside the house to freeze up.

@steveo363 6 ай бұрын

At 4:54 when you cut the copper pipe it has a solid middle section. It should be a hollow pipe, what is in the center? Built up junk from the galvanized iron pipe?

@ooulalah4333 Ай бұрын

I don't see how taping counter clockwise doesn't risk unravelling it. Wouldn't it make more sense to wrap it in same direction you put on next connection...clockwise?

@jack91522 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't that plex connector restrict water flow?

@user-uh1hn3qd7t 9 ай бұрын

yep i use 3/4 works fine😎

@mimilong3817 Жыл бұрын

Btw: you could probably glue a wooden dowel into that cutout hole. Or just select a tiny bit larger dowel and hammer it into the hole.

@kchididdy Жыл бұрын

Needs to be sistered

@DennisMathias Жыл бұрын

Gotta give you 100% on this video. Great..not a thing left out.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dennis! Means a lot! 🙏🏽😊🥹

@DebtFreeCars 11 ай бұрын

Was the galvanized compression fitting used meet code? How long will that retrofit last? Im glad you didn’t get to use it.

@jesseskellington9427 Жыл бұрын

Would have been nice if you would have left a link to the next video in the area below

@mattalbrecht7471 Жыл бұрын

Your galvanized to PEX adapter, I hope you male threaded end will not fight with the galvanized steel (dissimilar metals)

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you pointed this out, there will be corrosion when steel and brass connect over a long time, but these two connections are quite common because both pipe materials are used for water supply lines. To reduce corrosion the plumbers tape should help combat this. Another way is to use stainless steel PEX adaptor. If it does corrode at least the T fitting will be the only thing to be replaced. For me I am planning to change the whole house piping with PEX since this is such an old house, so this is a good solution for now in my case. Since the corrosion resistance is on the brass you’ll see gradual galvanic corrosion on the galvanized t fitting. Stay tuned I’ll be making a explanation video on this to shed better understanding 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@krisallen9194 11 ай бұрын

This was the comment I was looking for. Great response btw.

@masejames4906 5 ай бұрын

Always add a little pipe dope over the tape to help fight corrosion and fittings thread easier.

@thelaserdoc1 2 ай бұрын

You cannot attach brass to galvanized steel. Contact between galvanized steel and either copper or brass is a setup for rapid corrosion, especially in a humid environment.Jul 27, 2020

@alexdelta-2740 3 ай бұрын

Good thing that shut off valve was easily accessible(in case there was an emergency)😂

@GalayouOfficial Жыл бұрын

Hello dear is there any way to contact you for a product review business/collaboration?

@user-so5tj6ci9b 10 ай бұрын

How do I follow

@mohawkmike142 Жыл бұрын

Here is where expansion pex shines the best. Install your adapter no problem then install the pex A no problem. No clumsy crimp rings or obnoxious tools to fit down the joist space. The pex A expander you could use while on your knee's then reach down and simply slide it on. Wait 30 seconds and you are done. No go/no go gages or other checks to make. Love the Uponor system.

@jonathanklopf7581 9 ай бұрын

the uponor tool isn't cheap.

@mohawkmike142 9 ай бұрын

@jonathanklopf7581 good tools aren't. I have one. Very high quality. Expansion is way better than crimp in my.opinion. Worth the investment.

@Chungustav 8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't trust those fitting. The crimps have never failed for me

@mohawkmike142 8 ай бұрын

You don't have to trust them 1000's of people do. Pex A from Uponor is from it's predisessor Wirsbo which invented pex pipe. The fact that A pex is continuesly squeezing itself tight onto the fittings is lost on some as well as the smaller diameter of B. To each his own...it's all good.

@tracyfunk3928 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see how you fixed that floor.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Hi Tracy! I’ll have that video out this week! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@tracyfunk3928 Жыл бұрын

Otherwise, excellent video. Actually the only video that is even close to helping me with my current problem. So thanks!

@Turtlefarm 7 ай бұрын

I’m doing a demo of an addition to my house.. there’s a basement foundation that will be filled in once it’s been demolished… however I’m not sure what to do with the service water lines and wastewater drain pipes… do i need to do anything particular with them?!? Or can i just hurry them?

@charlespaine987 6 ай бұрын

That appears to be a freeze resistant outside faucet you cut through the valve stem. I hope you are not in cold country.

@jonathanklopf7581 9 ай бұрын

Not a bad job. I hope you used screws to reinstall the plywood or else you'll have to pry the wood back up or go into the crawl space to turn water off and then back on when your done with hose bib.

@nmatthew7469 11 ай бұрын

Pb blaster sprayed liberally where the galvanized pipes connect, tap on it with a hammer to work it in, wait ten mins, unscrews easy, you're welcome.

@RogueSky8 6 ай бұрын

What about rodents? Will they destroy pex? I live a small farming town & when they harvest the field mice come into town.

@obilonkenobi1 4 ай бұрын

Question: Why did he not install the necessary dielectric union? That is a transition fitting that can be used to join galvanized steel pipe to copper. 100% going to fail a few years down the line.

@nouche-30064 27 күн бұрын

Nice but I like PEX-A much better 👍💡‼️

@dangda-ww7de Жыл бұрын

I feel leak in your future, should have use pex a.

@skim193 Жыл бұрын

i was waiting for wood filler on that joist yo

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Yes 👍🏽 💯 haha

@Powerstroke7911 Жыл бұрын

But why did you reduce the size from 3/4 to 1/2? That drastically reduces the water flow…

@brohammer Жыл бұрын

All your plumbing to your appliances and valves go to 1/4” anyway.

@kiyotakaizumi6522 4 ай бұрын

Could be codes

@wickedleeloopy2115 Жыл бұрын

Where possible eliminate as much steel pipe as possible if not all of it and start from scratch & replace the lot 🤔 unless you like crawl spaces

@Dsmtuner562 3 ай бұрын

That little notch compromise nothing.

@heathnunley502 5 ай бұрын

Wong with the pipe tape, wrong with the gauge..

@damienthan1122 16 күн бұрын

I am going to fix my water lines on Thursday the 18 of July 2024. I m so scared, but hope your video would help. handyman charges me 5 thousand us dollars, hope my work only cost 500$ god bless america and vietnam damien twincities mn

@robertdalga128 Жыл бұрын

Another mistake...cutting the subfloor back to far. Should have cut it on top of the floor joist (at mid point) to provide support.

@mattalbrecht7471 Жыл бұрын

Galvanized! Oh the misery of galvanized!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Yes, I was one of the not so fortunate ones lol 😂 it’s ok, we can always find ways to work around them.

@hectorcardenas6616 Ай бұрын

You can’t use galvanized with brass, of course is not your house.

@strangetimes5993 7 ай бұрын

why you removed it , it was in great condition they are more durable and last more than pex

@dmitry92203 3 ай бұрын

Old pipe wasn't in the exterior wall because it will freeze.

@williamsmith8041 7 ай бұрын

Just use PVC you wont need any special tools

@brettwells5886 11 ай бұрын

Why did you not just go into crawl space rather then cutting your subfloor?

@bhadz100 Жыл бұрын

Would have been nice if you stayed 3/4 all the way. Also change the globe valve now, those will eventually leak

@mattalbrecht7471 Жыл бұрын

I think I would have used the tube cutter to cut the copper because it would have been much easier to do that than use the sawzall to cut through galvanized steel that was just extra work you didn't need to do

@MB-wq8cp 9 күн бұрын

wait 10 to 20 years, everything will start to fail.

@mimilong3817 Жыл бұрын

California outlawed PEX due to potential carcinogenic chemicals within. I’m not sure I want to install PEX. I’m thinking of doing copper even if it’s more expensive.

@DebtFreeCars 11 ай бұрын

What? When?

@williamsmith8041 7 ай бұрын

The state of commifornia outlaws everything that may benefit the people that live there.