DIY How To Install Copper To Pex Shower and Bath Plumbing
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Cutting & Prepping the Copper
5:50 Sodder & Torching
7:23 Pex Installation
8:49 Installing the Shower Valve
12:45 Connecting the Tub Line
17:44 Connecting the Hot and Cold Lines
21:41 Reconnecting the Shutoff Valves
23:00 Installing the Shower Line
23:55 Checking For Leaks & Final Tricks
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I've been plumbing for the past 60 years and it's nice to see someone like you to take the time to show others how to do their own work. I would like to add though that it would also be helpful if you mentioned the importance of well fluxed joints in addition to the importance of the cleaning because it requires both to ensure a leak free job. In addition, to be sure that you have no leaks when soldering any fitting, you should always put flux on both the fitting, and on the pipe. One leak in the basement of a two story home after you turn on the water is not worth the extra work you'll have to go through after you've filled the entire system with water and have to wait for it to drain in order to fix the leak. Finally, while a solder joint with lead drippings all around the pipe might work fine, it sure looks a whole lot better if the joint is wiped with a piece of steel wool or a rag after the joint is full, and says a lot about someones work ethic. The best part is, it only takes a second to clean it. Keep up the good work.
Sharkbites in my opinion are great for quick fixes in areas you can see, but I would never put them in a wall their are many things that come with putting a sharkbite on, many put them on wrong for example your not supposed to sand the copper ( don’t believe me it’s on their website) and they just aren’t as secure again in my opinion over press, crimp, solder, etc.
@@LK-vb2pl are you giving the 60 year plumber crap and in the same sentence saying shark bites are good for permanent joints? LOL
You clearly don't know what you are talking about, I hope your not a licensed plumber and instead just some "ill do it cheap" handy man doing some tacky work with this "knowledge" you have.
Im a licensed master plumber. This video is garbage. How do you as a real plumber respect his plumbing videos?🤦🏼♂️
Don't see you reaming the insides of the copper pipes.
I'm an HVAC tech, i am constantly doing torch work. A simple piece of small sheet metal will protect that wood that can ignite very easily, especially older pine. otherwise, great video. thanks for taking the time to make it.
That's right, Rob! Even better, solder together first away from wood locations. Once you have the roughing in place with a dry fit, solder together your build, then cool it off to touch with a handy bucket of water and a rag. It only takes a couple of seconds!
Not keeping a healthy habit of whipping water clean, all your soldering at the joint promotes acid-like copper turning early. The elbow ears land too close to the corner, and not at the center (the meat) of the wood framing.
Short cuts are not for me! Once you break out and start the torching, why not finish it uniformly with copper? APEX is a degrade at this point!
You have become my go-to guy for renovations. not only are your explanations very easy to understand but your sense of humor adds to the quality of your tutorials. thanks.
I don't know if this will help anyone but I use a small piece of Scotch tape on the crimp ring when I'm lining it up. Just tape it to the pipe where you want it right before you crimp it and it won't go anywhere. There's totally room for a little error with these crimp rings but I personally like to be sure it's right the first time. Saves a lot of frustration on vertical lines, too. :)
I take my channelocks and give the ring a little squeeze and it stays put takes 2 seconds
Hold the ring with the pilers in place an crimp.
I also use a tampon when I’m plugging my vagina
@@coltonknowles1314 and to avoid making grooves with the channel locks, use the soft handle part to squeeze the ring.
I am an ex city trader who has ventured into holiday lets and property flips in the UK. However - on the next one *budget in speculative area* i have decided to do as much as i can myself. I have marathoned these videos and the way you demonstrate and explain has filled me with great confidence. Great channel and thanks for breaking everything down for us unskilled.
This is the BEST, most THOROUGH pex instructional video out there! Thanks so much! 👍🏽
go to the (got to learn site) it's better. Got2learn-youtube.
Shows a real knowledgeable, confident and competent plumber. I wish I had the pleasure of knowing one like him.
going to be replacing the shower valve and shower surround at the cottage this September. This video is very helpful and gives me the confidence to do this on my own, especially since there isn't a plumber close or willing to take a half hour boat ride to the cottage.
Jeff, you are an outstanding instructor. Your delivery inspires confidence and your teaching technique is clear and visually effective. Thank you for teaching us amateur handypeople.
You always need to ream your copper pipe.
Hes an idiot, he did sloppy work and skipped to many steps.
jeff, I've learned a bunch from you sir. You've been a great help. I even watch some videos on things i'm not even currently doing because I just love your teaching style. great energy.
I like the ease in which you speak, just the facts, not a lot of over talking, to the point, clear concise. I learn from you. So thankful for your videos. Me and a friend gonna attempt to do a whole house plumbing replacement... gonna need to watch some more videos. 🤓
This is, hands down, THE best DIY pex teaching video I've seen yet! Thank you!!
That was an excellent how to video! Thanks for posting this it made a lot of sense on how to go from copper to pex. 👍🏼
Indeed. Pex doesn't bang around and it doesn't burst if a line happens to freeze.
Your son does a good job with the camera. If he's as smart as I think he is, he'll learn as much about home maintenance and such from you as he can. I worked alongside my Dad when I was a kid. As an adult, I've almost never had to pay anyone else to repair anything I own. It's a huge financial advantage.
I love your channel so much its my favorite. I just discovered it a few weeks ago and i watch your videos every night except for the past couple nights and it felt good to turn it on again. I also do renovations on my home and you have inspired me to do a lot of things
Awesome! I can tackle my bathroom remodel with even more confidence now.
Great job at describing the procedures for a faucet's replacement. You may want to mention (for those who are not familiar with soldering) that the soldering paste you apply is to accelerate the heat and allow the solder to bond to the surfaces. Another note, When I used to be a plumber, I would use brass lag screws to attach the faucet body and elbows to the 2x4s. As you know, galvanic corrosion will destroy any metal that is not noble like brass or copper. Lastly, it is always good to apply plumber's grease to all of the faucet's moving components, rubber parts, threads, and bezel nuts' threads. This practice will prevent sediment from building up in a thread or stem. When the faucet needs to be serviced, it will be easy to unscrew and remove the parts because of that grease. A little food for thought.
Thank you for this, I was going to ask about what the grey paste was that he applied inside the copper-pex fitting
He does explain the soldering paste at 17:20
I love the "workman's bandaid" ! :)
Amazing video. I'm starting a diy bathroom reno and needing to replace copper with pex. Thanks for the explanations, definitions, and getting right to the point WHILE you were working! Much appreciated.
Thank you! Getting ready to remodel a bath and want to convert from galvanized to pex.
I always enjoy Mr. Thorman's videos. They're very instructive. In this copper to PEX video, he seems to gloss over the application of flux prior to soldering. Putting flux on both pieces to be joined is imperative. It's a point that needs to be driven home for DIY folks. Also, I've always used aluminum foil or sheet metal to cover any nearby framing to protect it from the torch. You'll notice the studs glowing red during the torching. That makes me a little nervous, especially when instructing inexperienced people.
You are a really good teacher. Your video is perfect!!! The filming, the comments, the work, everything. You were born to do this!!! Thanks a million!!!
Cheers Richard, we appreciate that!
I learned how to solder many moons ago...but that info on the solder following the heat is new to me...THANK YOU!!!
Love your videos!! Thank you so much!! It took days to get my courage up to try soldering copper pipes today I converted to pex requiring 3 solders and first time crimper lol, success!! It is a start now that I have gained some confidence will design the system with drains etc for winterization....you're an amazing teacher especially for video's as you have mastered the right amount of chat to keep it interesting and personable - like we are hanging out lol, also appreciate your information on how it works and why things are done a certain way. Much Appreciation!!
LOVE this channel! Comes in handy for our channel working on our 100 year old farmhouse renovation. Keep your videos coming!
For sure, we are renovating our farm house starting tin the spring.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY that's awesome! How old is your farmhouse?
it is an 1880 on a stack stone foundation. Cheers!
I wished I had a Dad like you to work with when I grew up. Thank you for a great video!
I am headed to a friend's house tomorrow morning, to replace his shower valve. The plumbing is currently copper and we are converting to PEX. Thank you for this video!
The most complete, comprehensive, articulate, well lighted, well videographer, well explained guide on almost ANYTHING I've ever Googled. Simply amazing. Thank you so much. I'm guessing you have to be careful what product you recommend; however, I'm in a 2013 Athens Mt Pine mobile home (fitted throughout with Pex) and need to replace the shower-only valve (no tub), meaning I've got quite a project ahead. I have 2 questions if you have time: 1) What TOP LINE replacement might you recommend and 2) Do I have to replace the shower faucet as well or can I just use the same existing one (for now I don't care if the shower head and faucet don't match!). Ever so grateful for this video. It is so thorough, so complete, no questions as to removal/replacement.
nice job sir, from one heavy breather to another...
Thank you very much for your teaching now I’m sure I can do that
Thanks for speaking 'english' and your clarity of instructions for the DIYer. Really enjoyed your instructions, even after doing much of my own DIY projects.
You’re always explaining everything so simply, thanks brother
Love your videos! Learned a lot from them.
Thank you sir
Great video. Thanks Jeff. Comprehensive and clear detailed training. Excellent job!😉
Cheers!
Your great. Very good teacher, not all the blabbing that most youtubers add to the videos, direct and to the point - Excellent!
Appreciate your videos. I'm an RV park manager, and your channel is really helping me out.
Excellent instructional. I always refer to this video with my customers when they have diy copper to pex questions. As far as the plug in the drop ear where the shower arm goes, Home Depot sells 1/2 in male shower test plugs for $3 a pop.
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The DYI folks depend on quality videos like this - great work - you inspire confidence for the guy wanting to do his own work - keep up the great work! Cheers!
People were giving you different opinion, because they got nothing better to do or to concerns themselves with. I am a big fan of yours and have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you so much
Thank you for the demonstration. Its detailed to give us beginners confidence to do our own.
Code requires a Shut-Off or Stopcock at every hot or cold line at lavatory & kitchen sinks, toilets and laundry, but they are not required at the tub and shower. Whenever possible, I always add ball valve stopcocks at the tub & shower if at all possible, with an access panel through the wall of the adjacent room. Nice to be able to turn the water off at the tub & shower, without shutting down the entire house if you have to change a valve cartridge, if the valve does not have integrated shut-offs. The stopcocks also serve as caps during the installation. Once the tile or surround goes in, this area can be very difficult to address any future issues.
Buy the mixing valves that hotels use with cutoffs behind cover-is an avenue.
@@SovereignTroll Yes, I mentioned valves with integrated shut-offs and I'm pleased to see that they are becoming more common from a number of manufacturers.
every video is amazing. thank you Jeff
Thank you Jack. Cheers!
Excellent how to vid. Jeff gives me confidence to do this. And i hate dealing with anything water related.
By far the most helpful and informative videos that I have seen on youtube.
Man I love this dude his videos are saving me thousands already.
TXEN EMIT if we all give just 5% of what we save by watching all these DYI CZcams videos, these guys could make a small fortune and keep giving is money saving tips.
And remember Black Rifles Matter!
His advice on using pex is also destroying your health.
@@truthseekerKJV what are you referring to?
Good job I appreciate it
The best videos I ever seen for this subject. I learned a lot. Thanks bro.
I second that !!!!
Great instructional video no theatrics straight to the point full of active repairs not over talking 👍
Thank you for this video! You taught me some great tips that only come from experience. I appreciate it!
At last someone with an easy talking but definite instruction I’ll look you up again .Stay simple
Excellent job very very professional👍👍👍👍👍👍
Your videos are the best! Direct and to the point!,
Jeff, congrats on such a good channel, you are my go to when I need advice on how to do something right! keep it up!!!!
Yep, this is best that I've ever seen. I'm a home flipper and always have to do a bathroom update/remodel. Good at tiling but this video changes the game for me. I've watched it multiple times and have did the Pex upgrade 6 times. Thanks for saving me the money!
If this guy is the best you've seen then u havent seen much.
Lost me at home flipper lol
Incredible video! I never thought I'd feel confident doing this level of plumbing work, but your video changed my mind!
I was just thinking of doing something like this and BAM, there's Jeff's video! Thank you! Always super helpful and a great instructor.
Awesome video, I've hated sweating pipe but your pointers are great! Love how that Pex comes together, very cool. Thank you!
So nice to see someone who understands soldering so many people/videos use the torch to melt the solder. If the workpiece it's self is not hot enough to melt the solder it will not form the necessary amalgam. This is also true of electrical soldering apply the solder to the workpiece not the iron or torch. Nice video.
Thanks, I try to show good methods. Cheers!
agreed; I hadn't appreciated that point until I watched this. makes sense.
One of my first jobs after getting out of the Marine Corps was at a machine shop soldering carbide tool tips to steel mounting pieces. You are SO right! If you try to force the solder in by melting it instead of the workpiece, you don't get good adhesion and your piece will fall apart under pressure.
I got to meet this guy, Going to put it on my bucket list.
Wish I had seen this video before I ordered pex B to plumb my tiny house. I’ll be using Shark Bite knockoff connectors for the push to connect features. If I had it to do over again, I would’ve bought the crimp tool and connected that way. The expansion ring tool was out of my range and I didn’t want to do the manual expansion tool because I’m 68 and not very nimble once I’m on the floor. Thanks for this video. One very good tip I did take away is the correct technique for cutting PEX tubing.
Great video! I'm going to renovate an old 3-handle shower into a single handle valve, and this was very informative! I'm going copper - pex route as well. Keep the videos coming!
How did it go? I am doing the same in the next week or so. Did you come across anything not mentioned by Jeff?
I’m just getting ready to tackle this project. Anyone have anything to add?
I have to say This Man is the Ultimate Translator. For All those who Disliked this Video. Get a Life. Thank You Jeff for Step by Step Break Down of Everything. From Every DYI'er Out there, You were Our Personal Instructor. Blessings and Remember Haters are Probably Your Biggest Fans 😁😁😁😂😂😂 Good Work I am Definitely Subscribing
Cheers James!
Well done thank you im ready to try it
I had a plumber install a water heater hybrid style. He used this system to run lines from old site in laundry room to new site in the garage. Saves time and money.
You are a Godsend for showing us how this works. Thank you. Very nice and clear.
In school I learned to finalize the solder joint with a rag. I’m not keen on using the flux brush as it may cool the joint too quickly. I would also use a heat shield behind that valve while torching.
This was extremely helpful. Now I need to see how you would run lines to a vanity faucet
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Renovating a tub / shower to a walk-in shower and this was very helpful in understanding what I'll need to do, minus the tub spout of course. Thanks!
I am glad they came out with an affordable tool for pex. Thanks for the video.
"That's what it said on the box," I liked that part. You remind me of Bob Ross as he demonstrated painting "Happy little trees," calm, not stressed or trying to hard, just knows what he's doing and pleasant to learn from..
Great job, thank you dear Sir. PEACE.
I enjoyed this dyi. I was out in the yard doing work and just catching up o an upcoming project. Just seeing this, I'm going to use pex.
you would make a GREAT Teacher. Excellent style and attention to detail
Your awesome.. your my kind of inspiration doing my diy home renovation.
Happy to help. Best of success. Cheers!
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Greetings from Denmark . Your (sandpaper) is called Emery Cloth .
Thank you and Cheers to Denmark!
Tela esmeril ( in Argentina)
Thank you. This is such a good video for those of us who know nothing about plumbing. During Uri a plumber asked $400 to cut my copper line to an exterior faucet and cap it so we could turn our water back on for the house until he could return months later and gauge me again. I'll never forget those days without water. Or what he charged me to do what I could've done myself if I had a clue. Live and learn. Currently, still working on that same plumbing job after the 4th plumber came and did another halfa-- job. Uri was in 1921. All I want is a good, honest plumber. That might be me at this rate.
Man..ive wondered how to solder upside down like that. Heat the opposite side, solder wicks like that never realize this and watched a school of vids. Thanks!
Hey Jeff love your videos really helped me on a lot of home renovations. Iam getting ready to put a shower panel on but it has a separate hot and cold hose but by shower pipes are all connected. How would I connect it?
I'am in Ancaster, Ontario
I agree with you
WoW! A lot of info. packed into 30 mins. Amazing! BTW, can I ask about the model of Dewalt cordless drill your using ? Thanks for posting this.
It looks to be a Dewalt 20v Impact Driver
Jeff! I cannot thank you enough for all of the help that you have provided through your videos. Kudos to you for taking the time to help others be successful, rather than criticizing home owners for trying to do things on their own. I am very grateful! My question for you: In this video, you mentioned that some manufacturers thread some of the holes to attach the valve to the wall blocking. On my valve, all four holes are threaded but no machined screws were included in the kit. Do I need to try and find the right threaded machined screws or can I simply attach via nail, or slightly smaller screw? Thank you!
You are wonderful gentleman , very helpful, you give good guidance on how to proceed on doing the work and it helps in taking precautions for the DIY people who are novice. Your instructions are clean and clear and easily understandable. This is Anthony de Souza from Goa, India.
Great video like always Jeff. Much appreciate you taking the time to explain in detail and love your energy and the way you work. Wondering if it's possible to add the names of list of items you used to finish this job. I take notes as I watch along to buy/rent the list of tools. Would be awesome if each video has a list of all tools used in it's own section in it's description
Very few tradesman can teach. You sir are the exception.
Thank you for sharing Clip !
I am a retired plumbing contractor and all I can say is thanks to CZcams and the invention of Pex many plumbers are out of business. Pex is a cheap material to install water supply to fixtures. It also may cause pressure imbalances which can lead to scalding. I never used the stuff and ALWAYS used copper for my water supply lines. Pex has a smaller ID which can cause these imbalances.
I agree it has changed the industry but things change it's just the way it goes it's always been that way from the first model t to come off the assembly line now to address the other if you have 50 psi in a 1/2 inch pipe or a 10 inch pipe it's still 50 psi all we've changed is the volume and today's single handle valves being pressure balancing and all I don't see it making any noticeable difference I've also been In the business a very long time and run miles and miles of copper do i like pex not so much from a standpoint of doing a nice neat job but does it perform as they say it does that I have to agree on and cpvc as well I've never seen it fail over time such as copper does under a slab perhaps or somewhere in a very bad place to repair in fla we don't have basements and everything is run under the slab with no soldered joints all soft copper and it fails very often whereas the other products as cheap and flimsy as they are have a better reputation for not failing it can even touch concrete and not have any adverse effect on it accept rubbing no electrolysis or other such. Things that can happen to copper I don't like it any more than you do but you have to admit it has its place no ?
Great videos. I'm doing by my bathroom currently. I'm wondering why copper on tub line and PEX on two feed and shower not all PEX like in your other video explaining same thing.
Hey Joe you can't use PEX on the spout because it will not allow all the diverter inside your spout to work properly the inside of PEX pipe it's just slightly different than the inside of copper
@@Jlambert1213 my guess was that the spout needs to be attached to something solid, the copper is a lot more rigid than the pex. You dont want the tub spout connected to a flimsy piece of PEX.
you have two options to attach the tub spout... a long nipple (pipe thread) or 1/2" copper pipe. the other end needs to be anchored and pex does not have the strength. The brass elbow that is attached to the wood is made more rigid by the copper from the valve.
THE TUB SPOUT HAS TO BE RIGID, OR THE SHOWERHEAD WILL DRIP, I LEARNED THE HARD WAY AND HAD TO TAKE THE PEX OFF AND REPLACE IT😣😤😤😤😡😠😡😠
PEX won't flow as well as copper. Sometimes the shower will still spray water even with the diverter in the open position. If you read the instructions that come with most faucets, you'll see that the manufacturers specifically recommend using copper or steel only for the spout connection.
Man you make it look so easy.
Wow. One of the simplest and easy to understand videos I've watched in a long time. Thank God for your video. Keep up the great work!!!
Glad it was helpful!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY let the plumber do it you soldering was a bit iffy
Jeff I like you! When I built my house my brother-in law was helping me and he's the measure everything kind of guy. So many times I would stand back and look and say that's perfect. After about a month of this he said HEY if you keep that up I'm gonna poke your eyes out!
Ha!Ha!
Where can I get the shower valve from? What is the brand you used in the video?
For anyone who wants to install PEX, try to use Uponor-type fittings where you EXPAND the PEX pipe over the fitting instead of crimping the PEX pipe over the fitting because the 'expanded-PEX' type fittings have a much larger opening in them, so you get a faster flow of water when the job is finished. Avoid SharkBite fittings in closed walls. But if the pipe is going to a toilet or a sink then it doesn't matter there since the final pipe is going to be a really small 3/8" riser tube anyways, so a crimped-type of fitting on 1/2" PEX pipe is totally okay in those areas.
Alot more of an expensive pex system the fittings an pipe cost more an the tool to expand the pex isnt cheap
@@shawngiguere3025 'and' not 'an'.
Sounds like 2year old bro. And I know you're not 2!
That is for pex-a and the tool is more expensive than a crimper
I agree Pex A avoids necking down at the fitting as much as Pex B. The hand tool to expand on Amazon with an automatic head rotation was about $160. It came with 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 and 1" expanders and a cutter and a tool to cut off a Pex plastic ring if you make a mistake. I paid just over $4 for 25 Pex A plastic expansion rings. Pex A 1/2" pipe is currently $35 for 100 feet.
I also thought pex A with expansion fittings was a superior product when first learning about pex. My mind has changed since learning that pex A leaches significant chemicals and is no longer recommended for potable water systems. That bit of info explained why I have only ever seen Pex B with crimp fitting used in residential houses.
I will be doing precisely what you just did on this video...wonderful, detailed instructions. Thank you!!
Thank You for a straight forward video! Things have changed considerably since I replaced the plumbing in our house trailer! Went from the gray plastic >:( to white pex. I used the quest and flair-it fittings, they worked well, simple to install. Now almost impossible to find for the 12x24 mini-home I'm finishing out. Looks like more tools and new pex to buy. Oh"Yeah! thanks for the soldering tip, you just explained why MY sauter runs out of my joint, and leaks. I've been heating at the seam! This why pex & swage rings were made..... for people who cannot sauter!!!! heh-heh-heh
Do you ever need to put a heat shield behind what you're aiming the torch at, or is that one of those things where if you think you need it you're doing it wrong in the first place?
heat shields are for protecting flammable things, i prefer to have a spray bottle near by.
I know a plumber that burned down a apartment building, he was changing a shower valve and some embers went up inside the wall into the attic and started the fire.
Yes, he just a contractor
@@nomanjones4803 Ex plumber now?
Great Video 👍🏻👍🏻 very interesting. I hear the pros & Cons - But everyone has an Opinion . It’s ok to Share. I thought it was was very educational- especially for me I’m a rookie. And a Quick Learner.
Cheers!
Okay. Now that I’ve removed all in one tub shower surround unit I see that I cannot just put concrete boards and seal. Darn it! The copper pipes are in the way! So I guess this in when I change over to plex tubing to simplify the process of replacing all in one t/s surround with a tube and tiled walls. My dear husband will assist with crimping. Yours truly, 64 year old female DIYer. Thanks Sir Thorman for all that you share🤗🤓
I just can't thank you enough for your videos.. You do an incredible job. Thanks !!!!!!!!!
Not wanting to scan through 1,700+ comments thus far - is there a reason why you do not ream the insides of the copper pipe portion prior to soldering or pex connection? I was told that reaming prevents noise (from inside water turbulence) and also avoid possible pin hole leaking over time. True? Great video Jeff - you’re my go-to channel for all things Reno:). Jim
The reason why is because this dude is a handyman and not actually a plumber so he thinks he knows what he’s doing but really just causing issues for the customer in the future if you noticed when he capped off the pex line on the left he didn’t get the whole crimp this is bad I know he didn’t leave the cap in there permanently but what if he was to leave it that would cause issues in the future never use a handyman for plumbing or as a career plumber myself I’ve had to fix many issues caused by handymen get someone licensed to do the job right.
@@Apple-es8zr that crimp on the hot side (permanent one) 90 was half crimped. i feel bad for the homeowner when they are informed the wall needs to be opened to make a repair that takes 3 minutes.
@@stevenfelber3149 this is why I mentioned always get a real and licensed plumber to get the job done handyman no matter how good they want to be just aren’t it.
How come you did not clean the soldered joints with a wet rag after you soldered but before it cooled, to take the excess flux off the copper so it does not corrode the copper over time?
a little green stuff won't hurt long term.
This guy's an idiot
Your Show is amazing and helpful this week I called plumber for 25minutes put shower mixture from copper to PX charged150.00 CAD and 60.00 CAD for 5feet PX 1/2inches and 4 elbow joint. You taught me lot.
Shawn from CAN