NEVER SOLDER PIPE AGAIN - 3 Ways for EASY DIY Plumbing

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“And you’re often working in tight spaces” Que the biggest crimpers known to Man.

I normally solder my copper lines but as a homeowner, and not a professional, I don't have to do it very often. About 6 or 7 years ago I had to add an on/off valve to my domestic hot water system. I cut the pipe where I needed the valve and, no matter what I did (turned off the water supply, opened all the faucets) I still had water pouring slowly out of the pipe. I bought a Shark Bite ball valve. Easy as heck to install and after all these years, not a drop of leakage.

After 11 years maintaining a 29 room motel and battling MANY leaks, I repaired every leak and remodel with sharkbite and never not one problem

True statement about Shark Bite fittings. Critics of Shark Bite fittings don't realize push-in fittings have been around and in use since early 1970's - with great success. We have been working with Shark Bite type fittings on emergency leaks for 22 years - with 100% success.

In my experience plumbing, I've been called many times to repair a leak to find a failed shark bite. Rubber degrades over time, but there are plenty of examples of 100+ year old soldered copper pipes still holding strong. There's almost always a way to mitigate the heat from a torch in tight spaces to allow a proper solder joint, and it should almost always be prefered when it comes to plumbing in my opinion.

I replaced my water heater about 7 years ago. I used shark bites to connect the waterlines and also used shark bite cutoff valves. Absolutely no issues in those 7 years. I trust them completely.

I'm no expert plumber, nor am I claiming to know more than them, but I think a lot of people are missing the point of this video. He is not saying these will or should replace professionally soldered pipe connections. These are for homeowners and quick DIY fixes to plumbing problems or for other things like that. Most regular people are not going to be able to go out, buy a torch, buy flux, buy solder, clean the pipe, and properly solder the pipe without any problems when they can get a quick fitting that simply snaps on. Solder is of course the best option, but for the average user it isn't feasible in the short term. That is what this video is meant to show. But what do I know.

I'm a computer science engineer with a masters. I don't know why it's in my recommendation but I'm glad it's here. I've never searched for stuff like this

Installed hundreds of Sharkbites & never had a single issue.... its a God-send! The only challenging part is removing the old fitting's pressure-ring (for valves), in order to put on the new Sharkbite fitting. other then that it is super-easy... barely an inconvenience.

My dad installed sharkbites in his house more than 15 years ago I believe. And he has NEVER had a problem.

October 25, 2023. Just installed the LifeSource Water Conditioning system with a descaler to the whole house. The installer used the propress cordless tool. Pressed 90, 45, 1-inch, 34-inch, and 1.2-inch sizes. He also installed a new city water shutoff valve. He installed two water bibs for use on the outside of my home. One for the spa and the other for daily watering. Completed the whole installation in under three hours. The last hour was to run the system to flush out the old scale and other pollutants.

I respect that as a homeowner, he's still telling people to deburr yhe inside and outside of the pipe. Most "DIY" guys will skip the inside. That being said, a proper deburring tool is necessary for the inside to ensure longevity of the pipe.

I’ll stay with the torch and soldering it’s really easy to do and it’s cheap

Like you, I used 2 shark bite on pex for a temporary fix, 2 years later, not in any hurry to change it👍

Your most out cold and useful vid I've seen of yours yet.

I really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you!

I honestly never knew about these alternatives. I always thought the soldering was the only way. Very interesting video.

Some plumbing supply stores allow you to rent propress tools as well (don’t have to be a plumber). I rented a Milwaukee M18 press tool to replace my well pressure tank and it only cost me $50. They charge your card the price of the tool though ($3500) and when you return the tool they refund all but $50. Great option for DIYers.

The real winner in this is silver cymbal! He is being monetized for a sore subject for most professionals and non professionals. Well done!!