Delta Shower Valve Installation - PEX Install For Tub/Shower Combo

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In this video I show you how to install a Delta MultiChoice Shower Valve using PEX for a tub/shower combo installation. Install instructions of the Delta Model R10000-UNBX is demonstrated in this video.I use PEX adapter for PEX type B. .
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@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

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@bobsobel6450 2 жыл бұрын

If they don’t say not to use pex going to spout well why are you showing it. I’m a license and registered master plumber and you telling your followers they can do it. Your wrong

@bobsobel6450 2 жыл бұрын

By using pex to spout your not diverting all the water to the shower. At least do it right.

@franks4973 5 ай бұрын

Mounting the value to a block 1st is the trick I needed for my remodel with back access. Thank you!

@calebsmith9461 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you so much. Your videos have been so helpful as I have built a guest house on our property.

@lanep4322 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video! I'm in the midst of gutting and reinstalling an entire main bath and this is super helpful.

@paulv8133 2 жыл бұрын

Josh, you did it again. Saved me thousands by following your videos. You're the best. Thanks again!!!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Paul! I’m just simply passing on information I have learned throughout the years. I appreciate you watching!

@ottawasenatorsfan3265 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this. Showed me exactly what I needed to know to do this installation. The tips on the teflon tape and joint compound were very helpful.

@lmd6204 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of how to connect these valves to PEX!! Thanks a ton!!!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

@jonathanmarshall8244 Жыл бұрын

Very well explained!!! This video gave me the info I need to properly install my shower valve. Thank you!!!

@edgonzalez186 Жыл бұрын

Man...this kind of me confidence in a job I'm about to tackle. Wish in my area construction for bathrooms was made like this. Here, is cinder block and concrete encasing the area.

@boss45chicken Жыл бұрын

The outtakes are awesome great video man thank you

@tiffanyllockett2344 Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to thank you for these videos! They help me so much! Any time I have a question w my work I’m running to your page! 💪🙌

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Excellent! I’m glad I can help. I love how KZfaq has so much content that is helpful for DIYers. Thanks for watching!

@duanekavka5745 2 жыл бұрын

Best informative videos ever ! Thanks so much !

@synatyin514 Жыл бұрын

He gives the best explanations and instructions on KZfaq

@harryharamah1303 Жыл бұрын

I am a do it yourselfer. I been doing projects for over 40 years. I really like all your videos, especially all the plumbing, shower, bathtub installs since it is the least of projects I've worked on. Built sheds, numerous decks with treated and composite lumber, all household projects, installing dishwashers, hot water heaters, etc. Anyway, just for reference in this video you call the tub spout/faucet a Spigot. Just for General Principle, spigots are usually designated as being outdoors or on the exterior of a house. Keep up the good work buddy and God Bless!

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Hey Harry! Thanks for the info. I’m always excited to see subscribers like you that have been DIYing for awhile watching my channel. Any input is fine with me. It’s all about learning together. Good luck with the rest of your projects!

@brucebacon6507 2 жыл бұрын

Good situational awareness; good product familarity; good speed of delivery, and easy to understan. I like it. Suggest copper tub spout drop. suggest brass nipple for tub spout connection, other wise very good, and thank you.

@josejose2100 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these videos! For the diy’er like me, so helpful!

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I enjoy making these videos to help people. Thanks for watching!

@jasonbryan6502 2 жыл бұрын

Great job thank you for ur instruction

@mrs.conscious Жыл бұрын

Awesome awesome why can’t they all be like u seriously just straight clear and always to the dammm point!

@noertdk9228 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative. Thank you.

@brandimastain7154 9 ай бұрын

If only folks could follow through with the rest of the faucet install, it would be great.

@shaw8535 2 жыл бұрын

Great video !

@user-hn3kp1ov6t 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the help

@samwilliams1024 2 ай бұрын

Thanks brother! This was a huge help

@alexill 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Looking forward to the next video 🇺🇸

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Al! I will keep the content coming!!

@noahb.7838 2 жыл бұрын

You everything look so easy!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Noah!

@ridefitnation Жыл бұрын

Great video

@JoseNLopez-up8tx 2 жыл бұрын

Saludos bendiciones Josh gracias x compartir excelentes videos . Muchos calurosos abrazos a la familia 🇬🇹🙏

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@ronbjork3479 Жыл бұрын

Very good video

@T.E.P. 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful vid Josh !!! hope you are having a great day!!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Thor! How is the old building you are working on?

@T.E.P. 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer 1911 ... 110 years young!! it's taking me longer to renovate that it does for you to make a whole house!!

@loramcclamrock5549 2 ай бұрын

thank you very much great info

@framnerdan 2 жыл бұрын

Good video Josh

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Amazing Framer!

@ILikeRagtime 5 ай бұрын

Freaking EXCELLENT !!!!

@lrt_channel2758 2 жыл бұрын

Love the out-takes. You have saved me a few grand too...

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You made my day. I love knowing I help somebody save money. All I ask in return is for you to hit the like button! Thank you for watching!

@stroys7061 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely keep the out-takes! Great video - clear and right to the point. You get extra bonus points for not having any music!!!

@glenstull6351 10 ай бұрын

This video was the bomb

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@charleslerma4528 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ernestogonzalez17 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting videos my friend .

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wannabetrucker7475 2 жыл бұрын

I know we all wish you were our brother/neighbor/bff 😀. But your vids are really good so thanks 👍

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! I try to keep my videos consistent. I'm thankful for my subscribers!

@Win94ae 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TheExcellentLaborer 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@landonlandon5533 Жыл бұрын

I think the drop to the spigot has to be copper. It has to do with the pex restriction.

@neoasura Жыл бұрын

Thats what I thought as well

@elvinrogers6397 2 жыл бұрын

I’m doing a standard shower and also a rain shower from the ceiling. Could I put a couple more elbows on what would be the tub outlet a run the pex up and over to the rain shower?

@soniaserrano9534 Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋. Do you you have a video on how to convert the shower valves from a shower and bathtub to a stand up shower? I am trying to remodel my shower and tub to a corner shower (bathroom is super tight not much room).

@ChandlerHawn Жыл бұрын

Any issues with pex on tub spout instead of the recommended copper on the R 1000? Josh your a huge help thanks. Followed your way. Just wanna confirm.

@allforcreativity 2 жыл бұрын

Hi again a great video bro! I hate to be pessimistic but a true pro learns every day new things & I hope you appreciate correcting you on some minor things that I think you could correct in the future First, from the mixing valve to the tub spout you should not use ½ pex because it is really restricting the water flow & can cause water to drip from the shower head, rather use copper or ¾ pex Second, the square plastic guard that comes with the valve should be cut out in the tub [not just the round hole] because you need access for the screws for the trim & for the small shut-off valves on the sides & lastly I would not use galvanized nippel for the stub out as the rust rather use copper or brass & again I hope you take it the right way I really enjoy watching your videos & as somebody who is in the trades appreciate when people correct me when they see that I can do something differently that's what makes us better every day Keep up with your awesome work

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your input. Thanks for watching!

@user-yi8pf8on6w Жыл бұрын

Question If I am converting a tub/shower combo to walk in shower, can I just cap the tub port on combo valve or do I need to change out the valve to shower only? Thanks,

@Vincerama 3 ай бұрын

Just a note to people using PEX. The Delta R10000 manual says to use only copper or iron pipe to the tub spout with just one 90 degree bend. It says to NOT use pex to the tub spout. Apparently if you use pex, when you run water to the tub spout, water might come out of the showerhead. Just a heads up that that is what Delta says about pex to tub spout. You can always try pex and if water comes out the showerhead when you run the bath either live with (I mean, what's he big deal if it's your own home right?) or understand that that is probably why it's happening.

@Magic-ix6ww 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do the same valve and pex fittings you got with pex a?

@alimasiakwaya101 8 ай бұрын

Good 👍🏾

@gregsims8066 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Josh - who makes the one-piece wall surround above the tub? I am having trouble finding one.

@dennisrambo1983 5 ай бұрын

How do you keep the front doors attached when closing them? I used some heavy duty rare earth magnets installed in door edges and recessed them where they would contact each other keeping doors closed before opening. Curious if you have a better solution?

@diversify210 Жыл бұрын

So whats better. The PEX x NPT female adapter or PEX x male Sweat adapter and solder into the universal shower valve?

@jonathanfreedom1st 2 жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure you dont have to use pipe thread compound. But thanks for vid. Its a help

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

You are right. You do not have to use the pipe compound. I just do it for extra security. Thanks for watching it

@oglokzAntrax 2 жыл бұрын

Better safe then sorry

@seawhaturnissen Жыл бұрын

Can you just cap the Faucet outlet to just use as a shower? thank you

@mrelectron6220 2 жыл бұрын

I was mostly interested in the setting depth of the valve, but I think you cut the hole opening too small for the valve as you can not get the screws through for the trim plate.

@joshuawilson1989 2 жыл бұрын

Your right pex is a lot easier to work and install copper just has the long lasting if done properly... Shark bite and pex makes it more workable for labors like 🇺🇸... 😆

@dimonitricebrown4267 2 жыл бұрын

You said stay tune for the tile installation video,Looking for the Tile shower installation video, I don’t see it in you videos?

@carloslanderos1506 2 ай бұрын

whats better, brass or black plastic fittings ?

@jontroxell4025 2 жыл бұрын

What fitting did you use on your pex for the spigot and shower head?

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

A drop ear. That should be available in my Amazon store.

@ultraviper1884 4 ай бұрын

whats wrong with getting the r10000-px valve made to connect with pex to begin with

@barkode15 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a galvanized nipple for the tub spout? I've heard you should only use brass or stainless, galvanized will rust and become totally blocked over time.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had any options with that. It’s a nipple did have issues you could just switch it out down the road.

@richardj5417 2 жыл бұрын

It's TRUE use brass or just copper.

@thomasponziano6196 2 жыл бұрын

If you only cut the hole at 2 1/4 for the valve how do you screw the escutcheon on? I just cut the same valve out and the holes for the escutcheon have the shower wall behind them like the hole isn't big enough.

@sandrasmith8365 3 күн бұрын

I just done the same with a 2 1/4 hole and the trim kit holes are not visible enough to attach the faceplate. What did I do wrong? Thanks

@rafaelrivera9346 Жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you use 3/4 pex so as not to have such high pressure losses?

@Vincerama 3 ай бұрын

NOTE: That shower valve now comes pex ready, at least for the two inlets. So buy that if you are useing pex and you won't have to thread those two connections! (But still have to use an adapter for the shower outlet).

@nrana99 2 жыл бұрын

The pressure on my spout and shower is low for delta portwood. I think it uses same valvle. Anything that I can do to increase the pressure?

@johnm3845 Жыл бұрын

I found that to be an issue when I did a delta valve. I had to increase the hot water adjuster on the center of the valve. I think it's to prevent scalding but when I turned it up all the way to allow maximum hot water to enter the valve, then the water pressure was better. I don't think that function of the valve necessary since you can adjust how hot your water gets on the water heater.

@gideonwetherell6551 2 жыл бұрын

Due to shortages and a bad Home Improvement employee I got the combo shower tub but only plan to do a walk in shower. Is it possible to cap off the tub connector?

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Oh ok. Yes you can cap off the tub connector for the spigot. Hope that helps!

@gideonwetherell6551 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer fantastic thank you! Great video btw per makes all this so friendly to DIY

@mikimiki195 2 жыл бұрын

How do you keep water from coming out I guess you didn’t cap off your water will flow out

@madcowusa4277 2 жыл бұрын

It's a very good idea to order a Delta valve with the built in H/C shut offs for testing and future maintenance (cartridge replacement, etc.)

@HillBros06 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't the PEX to the tub spout need to be at least 3/4 Pex OR 1/2 copper?

@think41c 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Delta instructions say Pex is not allowed at all for the tub spout connection and 1/2 copper should be used. I've heard people using 3/4 Pex for tub spouts and that being a decent work around though, but instructions are very clear to not use pex for tub spouts.

@jamieperkins8796 2 жыл бұрын

Yup should of used copper

@tobrien871 Жыл бұрын

Pex-A has a larger internal diameter than Pex-B (B is what is used in the video). Delta recommends if you use Pex-A to the tub spout that you do NOT put in a 90 deg. fitting, but do a radius turn on the Pex. This is to avoid the water restriction that can occur. Also, in the video Josh aligns the black plastic mud ring with the back of the shower unit. For a thin shower wall with no ribbing behind it, it's not a problem, but some shower walls have considerable ribbing in the back and therefore this would not work. You would need to cut a larger hole so the mud ring can penetrate upon installation of the wall. This will also allow the trim screws to go thru, assuming you trim kit uses them. Am I right on all this, folks?

@user-yi8pf8on6w Жыл бұрын

Question If I have an existing combo tub/shower valve, can I just cap the tub spout if I'm remodeling to walk in shower? Thanks.

@Luckyy2407 Жыл бұрын

@@user-yi8pf8on6w yes just cap it and water will be forced to go up to shower head.

@scottkopecky429 Жыл бұрын

This little kzfaq.infoUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.

@tredogzs Жыл бұрын

Building my own house... the construction isnt the problem. You ever find your wife at the new house yelling at you until you wanna burn the place down? just me?

@tredogzs Жыл бұрын

Any tips on house to build your own house and not get a divorce?

@skydivingcomrade1648 7 ай бұрын

Not alone

@skydivingcomrade1648 7 ай бұрын

how's it going 8 months later?

@tredogzs 6 ай бұрын

@@skydivingcomrade1648 Getting close to finished... floors, trim and cabinets. Still married... cant wait to get moved in

@jonmayer 2 жыл бұрын

The installation instructions for this valve say not to use Pex for the tub spout drop. I believe this can cause back pressure and leak out of the shower head. Was this an issue with this install?

@blubblub61162 Жыл бұрын

Did you get an answer to this? I'm installing a new one right now. We did one in the basement that I assume used pex, and it does leak out of the shower head. This must be why

@sofiamarshallsoftball Жыл бұрын

Anyone know ??

@joesgarage5309 Жыл бұрын

I just used this Delta valve in a new basement bathroom using 1/2” PEX and a drop ear to the tub Spout. And after installing the trim kit (after the tile is up) sure enough the shower head is leaking while the tub spout is on.. I would recommend using the copper! 😞

@wildernessworthy Жыл бұрын

Aren’t you supposed to have a bigger hole so that the screws for the trim kit can mount into the valve bracket?

@andrewharvey442 Жыл бұрын

I have the same thought

@DuffMiver7380 Жыл бұрын

Yes the thing he put behind the wall should be exposed and cut to that square.

@peterkroeker753 4 ай бұрын

As a tile guy....this is very easy. Easier than i thought. Definitely not a 10 lb brain needed

@jamesmcdonough9771 2 жыл бұрын

what about the finishing kit ?

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

I’m posting that video Sunday. Stay tuned!

@nimrodnj 2 жыл бұрын

you didn't really cover how you got the spigot "really solid"

@lindaclayton8701 2 жыл бұрын

🤗💕👍

@LuisPerez-mz4kp 10 ай бұрын

Shower tub nipple, how long need to be out of the wall ?

@drewt1081 6 күн бұрын

Two almost identical videos, but neither show the complete installation. How about one where you show installing the cartridge, and adjusting it?

@kevinvt4174 5 ай бұрын

Tub spout is to high also if you read the directions the line that runs to the tub spout should be copper the pex diameter is to small and will cut down water flow.

@skylarshort3873 Жыл бұрын

Ya why don’t you show everyone how to plumb a whole crawl and put everyone out of business👀

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Stay tuned I will be plumbing a whole house with drain lines in the future. Thanks for watching!

@bobsobel6450 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you made a mistake. Delta says you can not use PEX going to a tub spout.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob. They don’t recommend it but I have used PEX here and have not had issues. I would go with what delta says and not use it.

@LifeMasteryPodcastStevenArecco Жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer I would think that if the water pressure is quite high that would be a factor in whether the water leeks from the shower head. But to be safe, id use 1/2" copper. Low water pressure, may not be a leaking issue.

@harryharamah1303 Жыл бұрын

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