Great tip! I'll use this in the future, thanks!

Thanks!

im a DIY guy. Just wondering if there is a restriction when using pex 1/2 or better 3/4 of pex A or B, because if you look inside these shower valves the orifices are so small that this is the main flow compromise & that any pipes leading to the valve doesnt really matter. Unless you can drill out the orifices in the valve body & cartridge to open up the flow more. Just thinking out loud.

@@LifeMasteryPodcastStevenArecco I was curious about this too. I'm using Delta's R22000 mixing/diverter valve which will serve 3 outputs, using a maximum of two of them at once. Their sheet says the 17T at 40 psi will deliver 5.9 gpm. Since I'm in California and should use 1.8 gpm heads, my max output would be 3.6 gpm so my pressure should be fine. But when looking at the valve outputs, they are 5/8" wide. Both my pex and pex adapter has an inside diameter less than this, making me worry about pressure. So I was originally thinking to oversize to 3/4" for piping and adapters. But when you look inside the valve body as you said, the valve holes are even smaller, which makes me think that is the bottleneck the gpm numbers are coming from so my 1/2 pex and pex adapter shouldn't affect it. But it would be nice to know before starting.

Yes yes, 100% agree with this! That is one thing I wish I would have done differently. With the crimping style pex you have reduction of flow with any fitting, so limiting the amount of fittings is always a good idea. Thanks for the feedback!

@@AtHomeDIY super. gave you a thumbs up (already) and also for having a chat. I do not appreciate hatters beating up folks who post... thanks for your work sir.

@@AtHomeDIY You can save $ by using pvc conduit elbows. They are around $1 or lower, don't have to worry about the pipe popping out the side, and it's adjustable. Just go one pipe size larger than the pex.

Most new converters should be like the one I used here. Just thread on (with teflon tape) the adapter for pex and you should be good to go. I would guess they leave them as threaded so plumbers have the option to going with pex or copper.

Yes sir, correct. That is something that I failed to mention in the video. For anyone wondering, this is a flat metal piece that should come with the crimp tool. It has cutouts at the correct diameter the crimp rings should be at AFTER crimping. You simply slip it over the ring to verify that the ring has been compressed adequately around the fitting. Thanks for mentioning that, Steve!

Thanks for the positive feedback! I'm sure some others will chime in here, but in general I try not to use sharkbites in a space that will be hard to access once closed in. Doing my kitchen reno currently and I had a sharkbite with a slow leak, luckily I caught it before getting much further. As a previous commenter said, I should have avoided the 90* fittings and just gently bent the pex piping 90* (they actually sell a plastic piece that helps with this). Basic rule of thumb... fewer fittings = better flow and less opportunity for leaks. Best of luck!

There are official benders made by Holdrite and other companies but I like to use gray pvc electrical conduit elbows. They are cheap and if you get one size larger than the pex, you can slide the pex right through and it bends 90°. Used it on my friend's plumbing and on my own and it worked great.

@@AtHomeDIY You'll save time and hassle by getting gray pvc 90° elbows. For 1/2" pex get 3/4" elbow. Slides right through, makes the bend, and you can adjust where the bend is. If you wanted to be really cheap you could cut the elbows in half and use tape or some zip ties or something to hold it in place. But, just using an entire elbow is easier.

Google "rough in shower valve height" and you'll get some info there. As far as placement elsewhere in the shower, it comes down to personal preference and what you feel would be the best place for ease of use base upon your layout. Hope that helps!

This is indoor plumbing in a conditioned space, no concerns for freezing

In the box with all your hardware there is a paper with instructions. This will have a drawing detailing the exact depth it should be mounted relative to the rough framing as well as backerboard.

The brand is Delta I believe.

@@AtHomeDIY Im trying to do the same thing you did, but im having trouble finding a kit that comes like that..is that 2 kits or ...? How fo i go about getting something like that

@@Fab-md6bd So I used a website called build.com. I just called their customer service and explained what set up I wanted (rain shower, normal wall shower, and detachable wand) and they put it all together in the cart for me! For this set up I have a normal mixer valve and that feeds into the 6-way diverter valve which I think is what you're referring to. My recommendation would be to do to that site, pick out the style (finish, shape, brand) you want then give them a call and they will help you get everything else set up. I was pretty surprised how knowledgable the gal on the phone was about all the stuff.

@@AtHomeDIY Awesome thank you for all the info !!

Short answer: It doesn't matter. The color of the pipe has no affect on the actually water traveling through it. Pex is colored just as a simplicity factor, probably because they market to home owners and DIYers.

@@AtHomeDIY Shorter answer - your channel is not for those with OCD