remove 2 handle tub/shower valve replaced with new symmons tub/shower valve
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@Capecodguy3 жыл бұрын
I cant tell you how many of these nightmares I used to do. I like watching these videos in bed at home better than doing them lol
@myronsmith21146 жыл бұрын
I liked the way you measured for the tub spout. In 30 years I never thought that way.I always measure the depth of the threads to the base of the spout
@SmokeScreensEmerge8 жыл бұрын
It's like studying a plumbing job while listening to "The Sopranos" in the background.
@WAJSSJ4 жыл бұрын
So authentic he's managed to replicate James Gandolfini's heavy breathing.
@Android_Warrior4 жыл бұрын
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@readmore36344 жыл бұрын
I replace 2-3 tub/shower valves a month....and have never put channel locks on a brand new chrome filler/spout. Come On Man!
@lilturk7264 жыл бұрын
Strap wrench man
@mikhaielj4 жыл бұрын
It’s always very funny 😁 when a DYI dude try to correct someone that is been in the trade for 30 years Instead of saying thanks for sharing his knowledge for free There is so many ways of using Chanel locks that you don’t learn with out experience He did all that work straight out of the truck You probably also had run the hardware store 10 times to get your push fittings 🤣 Also there is teeth less Chanel locks Thanks Steve for sharing your knowledge with these unthankful. People
@readmore36344 жыл бұрын
@@mikhaielj....... My comment was addressed to Steve, not you mikhaielj ...just giving him a hard time...(joke) Maybe you didn't read my comment...."2-3 a month" and I'm not even a service plumber. I just do it for my client's friends and such. Hand me a set of plans and I'll plumb that Mansion from the ground up by myself. 40 yrs in the plumbers union...2 fully vested retirements. It's always funny 😁 when someone thinks they know me...don't pretend you do....and Steve could have just replaced the stem/cartridges/handles. But maybe the home owner wanted a more modern single handle valve. His locks had teeth...and that's fine...just don't teach it. Stay in your lane mikhaielj ...
@mikhaielj4 жыл бұрын
I apologize
@readmore36344 жыл бұрын
@@mikhaielj Thx, accepted
@gyver4717 жыл бұрын
Steve I swear you make the most complicated jobs look easy there's definitely a lot of wisdom in that head of yours great job your teaching us young guys that could use all the help we can get👌🏼
@wotlos38069 жыл бұрын
I came for the plumbing, but stayed for the conversation.
@codingmechanic89547 жыл бұрын
lol
@stevebronsted82686 жыл бұрын
The homeowner talking is the best part! 😂
@aromeromq6 жыл бұрын
Kregg Solto
@woodgrainstudios73216 жыл бұрын
me too...LOL
@eddiew23256 жыл бұрын
Kregg Soltow not really Greg you see I am a Viking Anna Nicole Smith
@cichlid624 жыл бұрын
Why make that huge hole when you had the back opened anyway? The screws for the smitty plate would've went through the existing holes then all you had to do is make a smaller hole for the new valve. Just sayiing
@jonwhite27064 жыл бұрын
agree 100% was no need for that hole
@helenavan75844 жыл бұрын
Looks ugly to me
@doneown5033 жыл бұрын
Yup, and always check far side of wall for anyelectrical,, ,
@bigglilwayne70502 жыл бұрын
Or go back with another 2 handle since they outperform single handle valves anyways....
@bigedd91 Жыл бұрын
@@bigglilwayne7050 not Mass plumbing code.
@freethebikes2 жыл бұрын
I genuinely love your videos and think you're a great film maker aside form the plumbing stuff. There is something cool about the candid moments you capture with the customers that feels like slice-of-life art.
@jasonjoncas59984 жыл бұрын
When in doubt cut it out. Tough job Steve looking at this 6 years later enjoy your vids to the point with the customers keep it up.
@bg1479 жыл бұрын
They really built these old houses! My tub has the faucets and shower head on the side of the tub with easy access from the closet. This was a bear of a job with that wall you had to deal with. Nice work.
@stevenlavimoniere9 жыл бұрын
bg147 i got her done
@asharma59585 жыл бұрын
Never realized how dirty peoples houses are until i started watching you.
@Android_Warrior4 жыл бұрын
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@SeanBaker4 жыл бұрын
All these folks in the comments talking bout they'd knock out the homeowner or tell him to go away cuz he's talking so much. 🙄 You're gonna talk yourself out of business.😂 Better learn some good customer service like Steve.
@deputydan22262 жыл бұрын
That's a family of story tellers 😂
@teamdrummond6915 Жыл бұрын
Steve, you're worth your weight in gold. Great repair job!!
@doylehargreaves50577 жыл бұрын
I like the way it turned out. Very professional and clean looking. You have a great job. I would love to do what you do for a living.
@tremayne38 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on youtube !!!!! I can't get enough of it ,,,so entertaining...so candid...so natural...and its pure New England vibes !!!!!
@stevenlavimoniere8 жыл бұрын
+Pete Mago thanks for the support
@RobHVAC10 жыл бұрын
I feel for you. I could not stand someone talking to me about all their issues. Nice job on the faucet.
@stevenlavimoniere10 жыл бұрын
i kinda just tuned him out and did my job
@mitchvankesteren67713 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for “every oowaa you stand dar bulkshittin wit me is noindy Faiiive doooollas guy”
@stevealaska739 жыл бұрын
I use the handle of a hammer to tighten or loosen the tub faucet. Or the handle of a socket wrench in a pinch. Im surprised no gasket was used for the plate. My favorite part was when your torch was on and I could no longer hear that homeowner. haha
@Allbbrz8 жыл бұрын
+stevealaska73 I was thinking the same: no gasket ??? That's recipe for mold growth behind that plate and inside...
@mfielding0075 жыл бұрын
cant believe i have only just found your channel , great videos
@markb.12594 жыл бұрын
Nice video Steven! No plumber's putty or caulk behind the renovation plate? Sure hope that large hole in the wall behind the plate doesn't collect too much water!
@heyitsthatoneguy913 жыл бұрын
Idk about those repair/smitty plates but some of the shower face plates come wth a soft sealant ring on the back just inside the lip.. You cant see it but it stops the water so you don't have to use a sealant
@cuznboodro32 Жыл бұрын
I wondered how far down into the comments would I c this question. It doesn't look like it's waterproof
@tdbsnr6 жыл бұрын
Angle grinder?? A reciprocating saw with semi circular tile cutting / grout rake blade, cut along the grout lines & remove the tile, much easier & far less messy, tiles can be replaced easily afterwards. Also, cut into the plaster for easy removal. But nicely finished job.
@jsbenami9 жыл бұрын
The NYC/Boston style accented cussing & commenting is HILARIOUS!!!
@stevenlavimoniere9 жыл бұрын
jsbenami i am glad you enjoyed it lol
@jsbenami9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this stuff boss. It's helping allot. I'm watching your toilet flang vid. I'm doin' all this stuff tearing out my 40's bathroom. HAHA smoke alarm.
@smedoz4 жыл бұрын
That ain’t no nyc accent
@jaimes15725 жыл бұрын
Oh man thank you!!! I have this same issue and no plumber will fix it without doing a mistake plate so I’ve been working on it myself. F-ing nightmare. Thanks for the info
@lenjames3 жыл бұрын
Goodness the original tile job is horrible. I get sad that someone installed tile like that. Great job Steve ...that ust of been one old home with all that plaster.
@atenebruso10 жыл бұрын
That was a good one Steve! To bad there isn't a shut off valve for home owners mouths sometimes. Just did a job today with a chatty homeowner.
@stevenlavimoniere10 жыл бұрын
homeowners talking don't really borther me to much i left it in because its real world stuff
@RockinProfessor Жыл бұрын
I simply shut the bathroom door while I work if someone insists in bothering me.....doesn't happen often but 'I don't like distractions
@81recinos4 жыл бұрын
You are a true plumber sir I done something for the last 20 year good job
@CSJiGSaW084 жыл бұрын
12:12 - Wait what the fawk... You had access to the interior wall from the other side?? WOW, just WOW. No need to tear the tub wall when you can just replace the plumbing from the other side with a new 2 handle system. Now if they want a single valve, that is another story. Just WOW! You would of come out as a hero saving the tile wall if you gave the option. Plumbers these days man, just want to charge more and scam customers or defraud insurance...
@av-lu3oi4 жыл бұрын
so true he couldve just work from the other wall and change the valves
@buscandolaverdad68884 жыл бұрын
He could just offer the same kind of valves and safe the tile, but many times plumbers wants to sell you what they already have in the truck and this is what happens 😆
@registrocuevasondas27254 жыл бұрын
I do plumbing but i always ask the customer give them what they want they are paying i do what they say never destroy the tile like thatif i need a quick repair i take control of the problem and after give them the choices
@billw87424 жыл бұрын
He's a plumber in Massachusetts. The valve he is installing is correct. By code up here you are not supposed to install the old two handle shower valves due to scalding. Hot water out of shower head must not exceed 112 degrees farenheit. Also a liability on Steve if someone gets scalded after he leaves, I would do the same thing. Keep up the good work Steve.
@CSJiGSaW084 жыл бұрын
BILL W You are correct but he could of plumbed the hot and cold water lines into the tile holes from behind with new male adapters and install modern style anti scald valves that run along the tile wall. These are the nice chrome modern rectangular valves where the valve is actually outside the wall and they grab the tile with clips/screws. The shower head pipe runs along a rectangular body to the top. These are one handle but you can utizilize the 2 holes already for the hot and cold. They are expensive but its up to the customers budget always.
@AJCOOL3574 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you put some caulk around the plate?
@ml39244 жыл бұрын
TheBigBadGamer101 he was fed up with the owner lol
@ufo696914 жыл бұрын
cause he's a hack
@robertgaines-tulsa4 жыл бұрын
I don't know if he's caulking off camera. People are saying he doing a sloppy soldering job, but I wouldn't know since I've never done that. I don't why the customer is being a motormouth. I like how steven makes a comment about it just loud enough for the camera to hear. He may be enlarging the hole as big as he can so any future valve changes won't require any extra cutting. I would think that caulking under the plate would help keep water out better. As I said, I don't know if he's just not cutting off the camera before he does that or if he is just leaving it like that.
@newmoon542 жыл бұрын
Another nice video Steve!!! From one HVACR tech of 45 years to another,,, be safe, take good care of that chihuahua!!! They're smarter than us!!! I have ~5 Chichi's~ lol!!! My life is so much happier thanks to my ~Fabulous Five~! Chow Steve!!!!! Sal 🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈.
@PRO4XKEV5 жыл бұрын
I learned something new again from Steve's videos.. Awesome job.
@SleazyMouse3 жыл бұрын
i love those old bathrooms for some reason
@Vincerama3 ай бұрын
I wonder if plumber training involves having to work while making small talk with talkative homeowners. LOL, even with the torch blasting the guy's still yapping.
@MLEB723 Жыл бұрын
Lots of videos of guys doing plumbing and then there are videos like this of Plumbers doing Plumbing. Great Job.
@Indianaxes6 жыл бұрын
Great how to. Just what I needed to know. Just wish it was as easy as you make it look. Thanks
@guaporubio6 жыл бұрын
I didn't see how you changed out the mixing valve from the old two valve system. Did you just bypass that part of the job? That's the most important part of the whole project.
@SovereignTroll5 жыл бұрын
Nice work on old tile with lathe. Master plumber. I am dying at the Sopranos reference below. I would be entertained.
@franciscoflores28627 жыл бұрын
good job Steve. you can purchase a moen tub and shower valve ( posi-temp) with retrofit plate instead of regular round plate. I wish you would answer some of the comments from plumbers wanna be.
@mr.dahliaking.2028 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing :D "eh, fuck it" and there goes angle grinder :D 3:13 Good work Steve! I'm 16 and I just finished my work at my friend's house, I put in wall hung boiler, changed the old toilet (what a mess it was) and cleared the drain with the snake. I also redid the whole water supply system with new plastic pipes, I'm surprised that I was able to finish everything with only one leak after everything was done, I fixed the leak and my job after 5 hours was complete! I wish that in the future I will be as good plumber as you are! Keep up with good work!
@stevenlavimoniere8 жыл бұрын
+Vytautas Poška sounds like your off to a good start
@americanescu8 ай бұрын
I love the east coast accents! LOL! Brings me home! Thanks for the vid! Learned a lot.
@rawtry653 жыл бұрын
It's like there is nothing you can't do...Great job.
@marvinlassegue9515 жыл бұрын
The parts design to block each, the cold water side one, the hot water side two, depending on the side you choose to turn on. Maybe when you open both faucets, both sides are unblock at the same time to bring down the warm water for the bath water. The shower switch located above the bath water knob turns the water into shower water which comes down from the shower head.
@WriterandPhotographer Жыл бұрын
I just removed a square foot of tiles and will cut away the dry wall tomorrow, but it is an easier job that that thick concrete........looks like Fort Knox. Nice work; dirty tub.
@KjbuckeyeHomeImprovements5 ай бұрын
“Yea shot’em thru the bathroom door” as your working… in a bathroom 😂
@arneyjeff10 жыл бұрын
Wow three inch thick wall. I love her to pieces. Throw her in the wood chopper. Hilarious. Love the plumbing videos Steve. Can't wait for the next. Thanks Jeff
@stevenlavimoniere10 жыл бұрын
i will try to bring more plumbing videos thanks for watching jeff
@Keith1983_8 жыл бұрын
love your videos I'm an installs rough, some a/c not much finish and a lot of commercial guy but theres just so much service and experience can't be taught u have that clearly i think its using your brain but love your vids man thanks
@stevenlavimoniere8 жыл бұрын
+100% percent thanks for watching
@bigrayray438 жыл бұрын
LMFAO !! Good video, Steve. That homeowner sure needed someone to talk to. LMFAO Good plumbing tip though.
@stevenlavimoniere8 жыл бұрын
yes guy was funny
@kellerrobert807 жыл бұрын
18:04 "I loved her to pieces. hahahahhahaha!"
@bronzesolomon44535 жыл бұрын
I love hearing a couple of NY, NJ, PA Italians dialogue. You'll hear the word "fuck" 1000 times in one sentence😂😂
@Allbbrz8 жыл бұрын
I noticed no gasket; but boy, thanks. That gave me the pointers to what I have to do in my master bathroom....
@stevenlavimoniere8 жыл бұрын
+Allbbrz good luck with it
@emmantoast3104 жыл бұрын
Conversation was golden 👌
@maalij-nelson9891 Жыл бұрын
Wish he had shown and told how and why he cut off the original pipes and what he attached the plate to.
@patrickgamache99356 жыл бұрын
In Canada Symmons shower control are very expensive. I used Moen shower control. Moen are also easy to repair and less parts. Patrick from Neighbourhood Plumbing in Toronto Canada
@berylbarker22556 жыл бұрын
How did you seal that back plate to the tiles? Not to mention the faucet itself!! Gees I would have liked to see that!! Water down the wall and into the cavity would course a lot of wall rot!!!
@waltradcliffe44825 жыл бұрын
I put several of these in I always use a small bead of silicone around the top and sides of the plate and do the same to the tub spout
@jasonsanitz562310 жыл бұрын
great customer relations, should be a beer commercial. Looks like your repair may work though
@stevenlavimoniere10 жыл бұрын
Jason Sanitz yes it worked fine
@septicman36110 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Steve. I like those symmons . They are not very popular here in Atlanta I don't know why.
@stevenlavimoniere10 жыл бұрын
symmons is a good valve i work on a like of them
@kbeau10960 Жыл бұрын
GREAT JOB STEVE
@icap88305 жыл бұрын
This fellow should hv been in Hollywood.
@josephcastro30583 жыл бұрын
@21:00 minutes I couldn’t help but dislike the fact that you didn’t debur the inside of the pipe 🤧everything else was great
@tomplumb7410 жыл бұрын
Nice job Steven, I used to use Simmons but switched to Delta for several reasons. Most of all service issues and costly parts. I can fix a leaking Delta and be out the door with a Simmons I've seen all shorts of nightmares!!!!!!
@stevenlavimoniere10 жыл бұрын
simmons are very popular up my way ,,the old delta the 3 small tubs tent to twist off when removing some times if not removed properly
@tomplumb7410 жыл бұрын
steven lavimoniere I also live in massachusetts, and I work on Simmons valves ten fold and I have many customers with Deltas and hardly ever need to service them. And it is very inexpensive to replace springs & washers on them. Opposed to a $45 spindle on Simmons , I know you can replace the washers on Simmons but it's a pain. I've had more than a few problems with Simmons where I couldn't explain why I could not fix a no hot water problem new ta-10, new seats, hot water in but no hot water out, as well as hard to service seats if not impossible on an old valve. My older customers really like the easy to shut off of a Delta! Grab one one day and see if you like them they are pretty inexpensive as well. Love you videos Keep them coming!
@stevenlavimoniere10 жыл бұрын
tom plumb i have been meaning to do a video on simmons tub/shower valves there are a few tricks i have found that work for me
@RockinProfessor Жыл бұрын
Steve---why did you use those channel locks in tightening the tub spout ? You had to have scratched or worse the new spout's chrome finish & maybe indented the metal. Just sayin'; there is a better method I use.....
@dcrickerson977510 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video, great job..The home owner was so funny.Thanks for sharing Steve.
@stevenlavimoniere10 жыл бұрын
he was swearing alot
@lavatube80607 жыл бұрын
@ 21:03...While he was soldering and it was super loud, the homeowner just kept talking and I bet Steve didn't hear a thing he said, haha!!
@lavatube80607 жыл бұрын
...homeowner has a point though. Be careful who you're marrying or just don't get married. they 'could' take you for all you have if they're vengeful types. If you have kids though, BOTH parents should always be obligated to support the kids financially, or don't have kids. I don't believe in alimony though. UNLESS the one spouse worked and put the other one through school, and then that person divorces them. that's not right, the person should pay the other back for their schooling. there are varying circumstances, but to get alimony just because you hate the person or are vindictive, is not right.
@tim81664 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video sir! I want to do this to my bath, and your video will be a great help.
@mitchvankesteren67713 жыл бұрын
“Hey boss, how much mortar should I use behind this tile?” All of it son!
@waterheaterservices8 жыл бұрын
Those mistake plates are the greatest invention since pipe wrenches and Baby The Dogs
@nathanr.85564 жыл бұрын
If the wall was open on the other side why in the world would you chop a hole in the tile as big as Texas lmao
@EDHBlvd4 жыл бұрын
Pittsburgh wondering the same thing. Ridiculous.
@lilshik694 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing hahahahaha
@nathanr.85564 жыл бұрын
@@lilshik69 lol
@nathanr.85564 жыл бұрын
@@peterkonitzer4410 You don't get the point at all. Why cut open the wall on the tile side to begin with? Duhhh
@MoltenMetalCasting4 жыл бұрын
@@nathanr.8556 The escutcheon for the single handle valve will not cover both of the existing holes of the two handle valve.
@gailfeddern77985 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It's exactly what my plumber needs to do. I like the plate cover you used much better than what my plumber wanted to use, because this one is a better match for my contemporary decor, yet it is neutral enough for any style. Also, this one is easier to cut because it doesn't have curves. Where can I get that cover plate?
@doneown5033 жыл бұрын
15:12 - not only do you need a bunch of speciality tools, you need the fittings collection also!
@jimrodriguez436810 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I laughed so hard when you said loved her to pieces and throw her in the wood chipper! Great video Steven I have NEVER seen that done before and wow you work so fast!!!
@stevenlavimoniere10 жыл бұрын
thanks jim
@Templar777_K97 жыл бұрын
I like your videos. That's why I subscribed to your channel.
Your a nice guy. I would have told that guy to kick rocks I’m working. Guess you been doing it long enough to multi task
@gyver4715 жыл бұрын
Best part was “she was probably giving him a hard time” that’s when you knew it was going to get good.
@honestplumbingsantamaria779810 жыл бұрын
Caught you with your hat backwards in the reflection of that Smitty Plate! Not a bad look for you LOL. Good work.
@stevenlavimoniere10 жыл бұрын
thanks tim for watching
@OscarLopez-kh5kr3 жыл бұрын
Freakin' Fantasic Steve! I do have a question though... How tight did you screw that spout in? I have the same problem right now and I am afraid of cracking the tile or ruining something on the inside. Thoughts?
@pattirayne12432 жыл бұрын
I was looking for a video for how to use a mistake plate to cover the hole you make in ceramic tile when you replace the old shower fixture but you had access via the rear. The thing in back of my shower is a shower! You probably couldn't have done all of this without access from behind right?
@michaeltang507 жыл бұрын
You are the expert. Thank you for your video.very interesting.
@binthrdonthat8 жыл бұрын
OMG, LMAO------he didn't even stop talking while the guy had the torch going
@genekhomenko24727 жыл бұрын
Why you do not use any sealant under the plate?
@rickyonovitz32142 жыл бұрын
Love the work and love the conversation....
@bryantylerservices4 жыл бұрын
That was badass Steve... Homeowner .ahhhh... Better go to work...😀😀😀😀🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
@jimmydickson88543 жыл бұрын
You can get these cutting tools that sucks up all the dust ,you might have to spend a bit and up date your tools ,my sons a plumber he’s got one but not cheap to buy ,old jimmy Australia
@fernandosalgado35894 жыл бұрын
I got used to installing deltas I’ve done a lot of kholers too I like how those symmons look I hardly run across those. It’s like the homeowner would pay you just to talk to you
@ivanobar14 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure why that big plate was necessary if the plumbing could be accessed behind the wall. Maybe the tile was damaged around the opening?
@elpina5874 жыл бұрын
Ivan Esce went from 2 handle to single handle
@ivanobar14 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I did not watch the whole thing, my bad. I was looking to replace the valve assembly without disrupting the tile given no rear wall access. There seems to be no example of that (soldering successfully through a tight hole). I imagine there are skilled plumbers that can pull it off, I am neither that skilled or a plumber. Since I was going to replace my tile walls eventually, my hand was forced by a broken valve; I tore down my walls, soldered the new valve assembly, and will replace walls with 1/4” Corean in the next few days. If I had planned better I would have moved the valve assembly to a wall I could access in the future. Maybe if it fails in the next 20 years I’ll do that. Merry Christmas. 🎄 And good cheer.
@robotcowhand12766 жыл бұрын
Absolute KZfaq gem. Amazing video. Shortcut for repeat visitors.... 15:55
@knowsenough2bdangerous3 жыл бұрын
At first I thought this job would all be done from the "tile" side and that it would be very interesting to watch working in that cramped space. But, nope, easy access on the back side (simple drywall on back side and (apparently) in a closet at that - no tile, paneling, or cabinet work).
@NGNetwork14 жыл бұрын
that homeowner, hot damn he's a talka mama.
@frankchris074 жыл бұрын
Yes he is
@jimjam42102 жыл бұрын
He probably was stupid for knocking whoever that was up. Lmao. Thanks for the video though.
@kingokafor62152 жыл бұрын
That bigger hexagon plate with the bigger opening under it should be the standard This way when you have to work on it there's plenty of room
@josesantiago7643 жыл бұрын
I want to know how you got the last few turns on that spout
@SkyChaserCom4 жыл бұрын
Haha!!!! I love the sailors talk of that guy (customer)!
@mahmoodnowroozi51622 жыл бұрын
hi Steve first of all great job. we have the same problem that the hole is not big enough to replace that faucet. can you please tell me how i can get that metal plate that covers the hole, and what it is called? thanks
@kingokafor62152 жыл бұрын
Order on Amazon made by Westbrass
@petermasterson82764 жыл бұрын
A discourse on the ravages of Feminism,and how it destroys families.
@ShootStraight845 жыл бұрын
If you have access from the back wall why did you break the front ?
@gailfeddern77985 жыл бұрын
Because he was replacing a two control trim with a one control trim.
@smartplumbers58733 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the background ex wife, man talk dialogue, more popcorn please!
@cchurch816 Жыл бұрын
All the new battery power tools and vacuums and dust collectors, still do it this way?