Richard Trethewey replaces a three-handle shower valve with a single-handle anti-scald valve. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for How to Install an Anti-Scald Shower Valve:
– Single-lever pressure-balance shower valve with cover plate [https://amzn.to/2ZScZqk]
– Emery cloth [https://amzn.to/2MX73dT], for buffing clean copper pipe ends
– Lead-free solder [https://amzn.to/2MXXprp] and flux [https://amzn.to/2NRJanr], used for soldering
– Plumber’s putty [https://amzn.to/2LrRCqW], for creating a watertight seal around the valve’s cover plate
– Cotton cloth [https://amzn.to/2NQ0DwI], used to buff the valve clean
Tools for How to Install an Anti-Scald Shower Valve:
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– Screwdriver [https://amzn.to/2N3Nlxd]
– Cordless drill [https://amzn.to/2ZQS4nM]
– Handle puller [https://amzn.to/2ZR52Se], used to remove stubborn valve handles
– Pipe wrench [https://amzn.to/2ZQilT1], used to unscrew stem units from the valve
– 1/8-inch-diameter masonry bit [https://amzn.to/2MUIZIA], for boring holes through tile
– Oscillating multi-tool [https://amzn.to/2MWl2Au] and carbide-grit blade [https://amzn.to/2MVzjgP], used to cut tile
– Hammer [https://amzn.to/2UuaXvL] and 1/2-inch cold chisel [https://amzn.to/2LkaGse], for chipping tile off the wall
– Wet/dry vacuum [https://amzn.to/2O2xEpJ], used to collect dust
– Reciprocating saw [https://amzn.to/2NQJfI5] with metal-cutting blade [https://amzn.to/2NRIG0L], for cutting out the old valve
– Tubing cutter [https://amzn.to/2ZRN6Ha], used to cut copper pipe
– Plant mister [https://amzn.to/2LkBJ6F], used to mist the wall cavity with water prior to soldering
– Propane torch [https://amzn.to/2Lk34pF], for soldering
– Digital thermometer [https://amzn.to/2MWxOin], used to check hot-water temperature
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I don't know why. I loved the home owner. She was so adorbs. Something about smart women.
Whenever I watch you solder in a wall it makes me think of my dad's brother Bill in Philly who was a plumber as well. His/my Dad's family always made everything into a heroic story and Bill's had something to do with wiping and solder better than normal human beings.
Most plumbers are called Richard
I understand the "Gravity" helps comment fully but I would have still put putty around the whole plate to help stop steam/moisture from migrating behind the wall and into the framing.
Something about This Old House that the others on YouTube can’t touch. I love their videos.
I hate wire lathe
I’m impressed that faucet is nice.
The putty looks similar than the Play-Doh.
Cool video, but I dislike this type of water control interface. The valve in the back is fine, but the single dial doesn't allow to you adjust the temperature and water pressure separately.
Would be nice to see how he did behind the tile