this dude is the best. quiet, positive, knowledgeable and straight to the point. too many of these guys are in love with the sound of their own voices.
As a older Mechanical/Electrical Contractor I'm recovering from Knee replacement. Enjoyed the video. You have a great positive look on the trades. Oh and You were correct about all you said.
I like good old fashion copper and brass none of this plastic stuff. Copper and brass has been around a long time reliable and I know plastic (pex) is new, but I’m just old school. It works. Thanks for showing it. It has an application where a fire hazard it high, so I get it.
Still not convinced on the pex. Its great for in slab, freezing prone areas, home runs and where you have access to fittings. I just don’t trust fittings behind walls. I have seen the brass fittings fail from bad water conditions in a year, bad crimp jobs fail with huge damage. Copper is also anti microbial if your water isn’t chlorinated, no bacteria growth and slime inside copper pipes.
Fun video! Very informative and very well illustrated how easy PEX is. I have seen expansion joints as I have made repairs and expanded plumbing in homes, but have never seen the tool that allows for the process. I was introduced a few years ago to PEX in my part time contracting by a fellow builder. We do a little of everything. He showed me the cinch method of PEX that used the ratcheting tool. I am currently looking into the crimping method with solid rings and a specialized crimping tool (cordless). I love soldering copper but I cannot refuse the simplicity and speed and reliability of the PEX system. Again, thanks! Keep the content coming. Professional tradesmen with reliable content is a valuable resource to us.
Pex A is an absolutely amazing development in my opinion. In cold weather regions it is MORE RESISTANT to freezing and SPLITTING by FAR in comparison to COPPER. That was the icing on the cake for me.
Nice to know there are so many available attachments to convert to PEX and of course as they have to make it easy for people to be comfortable doing this.
Thanks you for making this video , please make another for the pex expansion it really help me in my plumbing, honestly if we’re more people like you the world be a better place God bless
You do some really good videos. A lot of other guys are talking way too loud but you're super calm and watching you is like I'm right there with you. Keep up the great work. I'm doing a tub/shower tile job soon.
@@Synchronite Not really. I later plumbed in a water softener and filter, and this time where ever I had a brass fitting there were leaks. Esp. on the 3/4 pipes. Had to put hose clamps over the plastic compressors to stop the drip........Installed same as before
Thank you SO much for this video! Previously, whenever I tried to sweat PEX to copper pipe, it just melted all over the place. Now I know how to do it properly!
I just had to do a big emergency plumbing project and used pex for the first time, this vid gave me the confidence to use that pex. Got the steel ring crimper and everything held together woo!
@@alexmontalvo2090 If you get the steel ring crimper it will crimp steel rings for all pipe sizes, but if you go copper rings you need a different tool for each size. I got my steel crimper for $80 I think it was.
Good videos like this combined with actually reading the Uponor installation guide are a game changer. Replumbed a rental I bought where thieves had stolen all the copper pipes. Plumber, sensing blood in the water and assuming clueless homeowner, wanted over $6K. Did it myself for ~900 including the $325 tool. Took a lot of research on fittings, manifolds, transitions to spigots & under sink shut offs etc., but it was surprisingly easy if you keep it simple - grouping fixtures on multi port tees and choosing how to stub out of the wall (Home Depot copper stub outs with soldered on Pex A adapters).
Please don't sweat a fitting onto a shower valve while the stem is installed... Remove the integrated stop stems before applying heat to the shower valve (2:00 in the video)
Always a know it all. Shut the fuck up! Its a demonstration on how to use and what can be done with PEX. Not a how to on sweating pipe or installing a shower valve.
A pro can solder much quicker than novices, it might take less than 12 seconds for a pro to sweat a pipe, not enough time to hurt the plastic or rubber.
Dude, this video (and the related ones) are flat out awesome! You single-handedly made my bathroom remodel a million times more enjoyable and a million times less stressful. Thanks man!!
Great positive vibe! You’re 100% right about having fun and enjoying your trade! Nothing better than seeing the work you’ve done with your own hands! Just subscribed and looking forward to learning more about plumbing since I am a roofing contractor.
Thanks so much dude now I plan on changing all my copper pipes two pexs and raising them into the floor so I can have a higher ceiling in my basement 👍🏻 but I wasn’t sure how the pex pipe worked so thank you for this video
Just remember there's pex a-b-c for expansion fittings like he is doing you need pex a, for crimp you use pex b and im not sure about pex c, great video keep it up
Good video, thanks for showing all the parts up to the camera - very helpful. I cant believe some of these comments Im reading. Sheesh those folks need a chill pill and to go make their own videos rather than criticize someone else's. Muchly appreciate what you have shared here - just saw what I needed for my own project & now im off :) Peace out
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Good video I am surprised you didn't squeeze in a minute using crimps because that is what I am doing for the first time today. Replacing sink faucet, plex hose with brass fittings and shut off valves using shark bite fittings.
I think your the first young guy I've seen without being all tattooed up. Your not trying to "fit in". Which means your a man of substance and it shows in your work ethic.
Nice alternative to sweating copper. I set my house on fire sweating copper and water was off. Put the fire out with water bottle. Never sweat copper in place without a way to put out a fire like a hudson sprayer..
Awesome video!!! It like a "GETTING STARTED" pamphlet when you're a NEWBIE like ME, and helps take out the mystery of the project!!! MANY THX for posting this video, I just subscribed & look forward to seeing MORE instructional videos from YOU!!!
Wow! thanks so much for saving me time at the hardware store. I need to add pressure reducer valve to my 3\4 pex line coming in to the house. I think I will use the SharkBite adapters.
Isaac, when you engage the Milwaukie Pex tool trigger, be sure to turn the tool head (or pipe/fitting) by 5-10 degrees on every cycle of the tool. You show it being held straight. Yes, the tool rotates itself but a slight rotation on your part will assure the scored rings on the inside of the tubing isn’t circular. This is where it will leak. A tip I learned a few years ago when visiting the Uponor factory in Minnesota. 😉 keep up the great videos
See page 5 of the operating instructions for reference of this with standard uponor heads. They recommend 1/8 turns on every cycle in either direction.
Before you use sharkbites, make sure that local code allows for them. Some building codes do not recognize the use of shark bite fittings as they have a fairly high failure rate. If local code does not allow the use of them, then your building insurance will not cover you if they are found to be a problem that causes damage.
I'm a fan of your tile work and info . I see your in an area that uses pex and romex. Personally I would never ever use plastic water pipe or non conduit electrical , it's substandard and lends itself to problems . However understand to the general population plumbing typically should not be done by anyone other than a professionally trained licenced plumber . There are countless occurrences of people getting sick and actually dying due to cross connections , improper water heater installations , explosions and serious sewage drainage problems . There are far to many handy men that are skilled in one venue that have experience in others however they are not licensed and professionally trained.
this dude is the best. quiet, positive, knowledgeable and straight to the point. too many of these guys are in love with the sound of their own voices.
As a older Mechanical/Electrical Contractor I'm recovering from Knee replacement. Enjoyed the video. You have a great positive look on the trades. Oh and You were correct about all you said.
You must of been a shit Contractor. This work was shit. SMH
I like good old fashion copper and brass none of this plastic stuff. Copper and brass has been around a long time reliable and I know plastic (pex) is new, but I’m just old school. It works. Thanks for showing it. It has an application where a fire hazard it high, so I get it.
Still not convinced on the pex. Its great for in slab, freezing prone areas, home runs and where you have access to fittings. I just don’t trust fittings behind walls. I have seen the brass fittings fail from bad water conditions in a year, bad crimp jobs fail with huge damage.
Copper is also anti microbial if your water isn’t chlorinated, no bacteria growth and slime inside copper pipes.
Let me guess you like to drive manual transmission.
Jeremiah, snow should be melting in the Rockies by now, why ain't you up hunting Griz?
Just go back to Lead....
I've been a plumber since 1976 and would never use plastic tubing inside walls unless there were water conditions not suitable for copper pipe.
Fun video! Very informative and very well illustrated how easy PEX is. I have seen expansion joints as I have made repairs and expanded plumbing in homes, but have never seen the tool that allows for the process. I was introduced a few years ago to PEX in my part time contracting by a fellow builder. We do a little of everything. He showed me the cinch method of PEX that used the ratcheting tool. I am currently looking into the crimping method with solid rings and a specialized crimping tool (cordless). I love soldering copper but I cannot refuse the simplicity and speed and reliability of the PEX system. Again, thanks! Keep the content coming. Professional tradesmen with reliable content is a valuable resource to us.
Pex A is an absolutely amazing development in my opinion. In cold weather regions it is MORE RESISTANT to freezing and SPLITTING by FAR in comparison to COPPER.
That was the icing on the cake for me.
Nice to know there are so many available attachments to convert to PEX and of course as they have to make it easy for people to be comfortable doing this.
I've been using Pro-PEX for over 4 years now and I can honestly say I love it.
Thanks you for making this video , please make another for the pex expansion it really help me in my plumbing, honestly if we’re more people like you the world be a better place God bless
I really like the positive message at the beginning of the video. Thank you.
This guy seems chilled. You do good work coming from a fellow tile setter
You do some really good videos. A lot of other guys are talking way too loud but you're super calm and watching you is like I'm right there with you. Keep up the great work. I'm doing a tub/shower tile job soon.
Used Pex A on my whole house for first time. Water on - NO LEAKS. Love it !
Still good?
@@Synchronite Not really. I later plumbed in a water softener and filter, and this time where ever I had a brass fitting there were leaks. Esp. on the 3/4 pipes. Had to put hose clamps over the plastic compressors to stop the drip........Installed same as before
@@Riqrob
Thanks 👍
Duly noted
Great video... "I could do this all day, it's just fun"... Truly inspiring and to the point.
Thank you for the reminder to keep it fun. My DIY TODO list had me feeling a bit overwhelmed today but hearing that helped! Love your channel!
Thank you SO much for this video! Previously, whenever I tried to sweat PEX to copper pipe, it just melted all over the place. Now I know how to do it properly!
😂🤣
lol Dont do what this clown does. He is doing it all wrong.
I just had to do a big emergency plumbing project and used pex for the first time, this vid gave me the confidence to use that pex. Got the steel ring crimper and everything held together woo!
Like the explanation of all the individual parts Tool a little bit on the expensive side need a manual tool not so expensive to do that job
@@alexmontalvo2090 If you get the steel ring crimper it will crimp steel rings for all pipe sizes, but if you go copper rings you need a different tool for each size. I got my steel crimper for $80 I think it was.
Clear, quick, concise, and comprehensive on the topic. Excellent videos!!
Good videos like this combined with actually reading the Uponor installation guide are a game changer. Replumbed a rental I bought where thieves had stolen all the copper pipes. Plumber, sensing blood in the water and assuming clueless homeowner, wanted over $6K. Did it myself for ~900 including the $325 tool. Took a lot of research on fittings, manifolds, transitions to spigots & under sink shut offs etc., but it was surprisingly easy if you keep it simple - grouping fixtures on multi port tees and choosing how to stub out of the wall (Home Depot copper stub outs with soldered on Pex A adapters).
Nice job. I always justify the purchase of tools by both the knowledge gained and money saved.
Wow, that’s so cool, expand the Pex and push onto the fitting! Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much for this detail explanation in such a short time. you are a real tutor and an excellent technician.
This is horrible work Hire a plumber
Please don't sweat a fitting onto a shower valve while the stem is installed... Remove the integrated stop stems before applying heat to the shower valve (2:00 in the video)
Always a know it all. Shut the fuck up! Its a demonstration on how to use and what can be done with PEX. Not a how to on sweating pipe or installing a shower valve.
@@diversify210 then he shouldn't show himself sweating on a valve with stem installed, stick to the pex. Fucking dumbass
@@diversify210 A demonstration on how to fuck up your shower valve. He should have at least done it properly.
@@diversify210 what do you mean that mistake is put a small mistake it’s a huge one lol this this is very important
A pro can solder much quicker than novices, it might take less than 12 seconds for a pro to sweat a pipe, not enough time to hurt the plastic or rubber.
thanks for combining the video with a 'talk' and 'show' approach. I know its extra editing, but it was a good video because of it.
This what I'm talking BOUT!!!! Straight Forward information Thank You!!!!
Thanks for great to the point video .Hard working young man helping the masses ,Cool like the other side of the pillow.
Dude, this video (and the related ones) are flat out awesome! You single-handedly made my bathroom remodel a million times more enjoyable and a million times less stressful. Thanks man!!
That was so simple! Thanks! Converting laundry hot and cold from copper to pecs.
Bruh! Your advice is enlightening. Thanks for the info..
You get a thumbs up for the attitude, concise and informative presentation.
You’re one of the best contractors out there.
Be careful soldering the shower valve with the cartridge still inside of it. You could melt the O-rings or any rubber inside. Great video!
If you don't know now you know just a jewel for those that don't know ✊💯😂🤣😂🤣
I was thinking the same.
Right. WTH.
Been there done that
Robbie Lawler moonlighting as a plumber! I love it
Great positive vibe! You’re 100% right about having fun and enjoying your trade! Nothing better than seeing the work you’ve done with your own hands! Just subscribed and looking forward to learning more about plumbing since I am a roofing contractor.
You'd be better served going to a channel an actual plumber has .
He's a tile guy
Pex is so easy and awesome to work with.
That was great! I got educated today on something I've been wondering about for some time. Thank you so much. That was well done! You should teach!
Teach tile , not plumbing
Thanks so much dude now I plan on changing all my copper pipes two pexs and raising them into the floor so I can have a higher ceiling in my basement 👍🏻 but I wasn’t sure how the pex pipe worked so thank you for this video
Great video. No bs talking for 10 minutes before getting down to business. I learned some stuff and I am grateful
Rotate tubing 1/8 turn while rtool is expanding tube and collar, as per instructions in manual....thanks for the demo!
Thanks for your info on how to connect copper to pex piping. Cheers
Learning about that cool expansion tool made my day!
pex a allday!
REALLY REALLY appreciate it for your indepth, detailed videos!
thank you tile coach , you know your stuff , David
I love your videos. They are clear, short and to the point. Keep it going!
Just remember there's pex a-b-c for expansion fittings like he is doing you need pex a, for crimp you use pex b and im not sure about pex c, great video keep it up
You can crimp a b and c
Expansion only a
Pex c is for hydronic heating
The hill billy nailed it!!!
Great video, and naming parts helped me a lot find what I needed at the store
I've been searching for a video like this for days, thank you!
Great video! Thanks for the tips and the encouragement to make the move to PEX!
This is way more informative than going to Lowe's 4 times a day
Got2Learn is the channel to learn about making plumbing connections. Really solid fundamentals and best practices.
Thank you I shared the video w my buddy who’s starting the trade
Thank you brother, I am in construction and love to see another view.
I am from india your video is verry useful verry nice working
Brilliant! Thank you for the tutorial!😁
Good video, thanks for showing all the parts up to the camera - very helpful. I cant believe some of these comments Im reading. Sheesh those folks need a chill pill and to go make their own videos rather than criticize someone else's. Muchly appreciate what you have shared here - just saw what I needed for my own project & now im off :) Peace out
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REALLY appreciate your indepth, detailed videos! Keep them coming!
Thanks Isaac....got some copper pipe that needs replacing in my home. Very helpful video.
Good video I am surprised you didn't squeeze in a minute using crimps because that is what I am doing for the first time today. Replacing sink faucet, plex hose with brass fittings and shut off valves using shark bite fittings.
Thanks a lot you explain things well. Showed all the ways the product could be used. 👍
Great vid Isaac , great to see an all around tile marble granite guy us how to get er done here on the Big island if plumbers not around ! Cheers
Great video! Learned quite a bit
This is the best video I've seen. Thanks.
Awesome video man , round this job myself ! Thanks again
@5:55 made me glad I watched the whole video... great stuff 👍👍👍👍
I appreciate the quick instruction. thanks.
Dude! YOU ARE THE BEST! Love your videos!
Excellent & GENUINE help!! Loved the video!!
good stuff going to use on my bathroom remodeling job
Thx bro, just started using pex and needed a tutorial!
I think your the first young guy I've seen without being all tattooed up. Your not trying to "fit in". Which means your a man of substance and it shows in your work ethic.
Great information video! Your explanation of various pex connections was clear and simple to understand
Great job! Show us more. Props to you
Thank you TileCoach
Nice alternative to sweating copper. I set my house on fire sweating copper and water was off. Put the fire out with water bottle. Never sweat copper in place without a way to put out a fire like a hudson sprayer..
Make more videos dude. This one helped me today when a water coil popped at my condos
I’m here in October 2021. Learned something.
Awesome video!!! It like a "GETTING STARTED" pamphlet when you're a NEWBIE like ME, and helps take out the mystery of the project!!! MANY THX for posting this video, I just subscribed & look forward to seeing MORE instructional videos from YOU!!!
Well done video. Not a wasted word. Good for you.
great quick overview. thanks.
Great video thanks for sharing your knowledge
Great video man this really helped me!! 👍
BTW, enjoy you other videos as well. I am serious looking at epoxy grout for my bathroom project and you videos are very informative
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for your effort and info..
Thanks Bro. Very helpful. GOD Bless.
I’m a noob when it comes to pex. Thank you for this informative video.
Thank you very much I learned a lot from you
Awesome job, you're the best.👍
Wow! thanks so much for saving me time at the hardware store. I need to add pressure reducer valve to my 3\4 pex line coming in to the house. I think I will use the SharkBite adapters.
thanks your the best now I can get to on with my plumbing job I need that info ,I didn't want to Solder any pipes
Fantastic video my friend 😎
Isaac, when you engage the Milwaukie Pex tool trigger, be sure to turn the tool head (or pipe/fitting) by 5-10 degrees on every cycle of the tool. You show it being held straight. Yes, the tool rotates itself but a slight rotation on your part will assure the scored rings on the inside of the tubing isn’t circular. This is where it will leak. A tip I learned a few years ago when visiting the Uponor factory in Minnesota. 😉 keep up the great videos
See page 5 of the operating instructions for reference of this with standard uponor heads. They recommend 1/8 turns on every cycle in either direction.
I think I used to work in that warehouse. Giving me flashbacks :P
Unreal simplicity provided ! Thank you !
That shark bite clamps are cool!
Before you use sharkbites, make sure that local code allows for them. Some building codes do not recognize the use of shark bite fittings as they have a fairly high failure rate. If local code does not allow the use of them, then your building insurance will not cover you if they are found to be a problem that causes damage.
It was really fun and informative watching your video , thank you
First plumber I’ve seen actually recommend sharkbite fittings.
THX Isaac, sweet, short, and to the point video, THX 4 sharing your knowledge
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
I'm a fan of your tile work and info .
I see your in an area that uses pex and romex.
Personally I would never ever use plastic water pipe or non conduit electrical , it's substandard and lends itself to problems .
However understand to the general population plumbing typically should not be done by anyone other than a professionally trained licenced plumber .
There are countless occurrences of people getting sick and actually dying due to cross connections , improper water heater installations , explosions and serious sewage drainage problems .
There are far to many handy men that are skilled in one venue that have experience in others however they are not licensed and professionally trained.
Good work Isaac , keeping it simple is best
great video, learning a lot. Getting ready to do some bathroom upgrades. This helped a lot in my upcoming project.
Thanks for your info
I feel better now
Great stuff!!! Simple and to the point!! Thanks