My channel is mostly to do with plumbing repairs and new installs.I have been a plumber for 33 years and have seen some good and bad plumbing jobs over the years.If there is anything that I don't have on my channel; let me know and I will try my best to make a video to help you with your project. With all the advancements in supplies today; it is hard for the average homeowner to keep up with the most modern way (easiest) to repair or replace plumbing in their home.This channel is aimed to do just that along with a few of my own interests. My motto is "do it nice or do it twice".
I will give as many tips as possible to make your repair go easier.
I have been doing bathroom and basement renos for many years and will keep passing on my knowledge on these as well.
I have installed hundreds of hot water heating systems and try to keep up with the most up to date products.
I hope you enjoy my videos!
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Thank you very much for your instructive video. Have a great day.
Quick question; what if my moen cartridge is neither of these? It’s most like the 1222, but has wings at the outside end- still retained by a clip. The outer portion refuses to be rotated. Any ideas?
So the answer is it’s a 1222B. Hardware store locally has replacements and gave me it happily.
Hello jonhunt5408, Great to hear everything went well for you! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
@@TheOldkid888 Thank you for the video. It helped me decide to tackle the leaky faucet cartridge. Even though I was not able to break mine free via twisting, I was able to run a drill bit through each tab top and bottom and then pull out the pieces. These videos provide some insight into what you’re looking at.
You hope this helped😂😂😂😂😂 thank you sir you saved my life 😂😂😂
Hello lilmotown8109, You're welcome! That's great to hear! And yes...I hope this helped! LOL! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
So if you have a pull out handle its the 1225? Wouldn't each of these cartridges be for a pull out ?
Hello Fireinahorn, That is correct. The 1225 is the cartridge that you pull out to turn on the water. Not sure if you see it in the video, but the 1222 is wider and you turn it to allow the water to flow. The 1222 is used for the newer model bath and shower faucets only. It is for the posi-temp faucet where the water temperature stays the same if someone turns on another faucet. Hope this helps! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
I rather do a sharkbite then putting in cement it’s less messy so far no leaks knock on wood
Hello happyhoildays2010, Hopefully everything goes well there! I know they can be used underground according to the manufacturer. They are a great product. I was a little hesitant when I first used one, but did a number of tests and they hold up very well. Biggest thing I found was making sure the pipe went in the proper distance. I mark all the pipe just to be now. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Not clear about the 1225 hot and cold
Hello clydegrady1007, The 1225 cartridge is used for both sink and bath/shower faucets. It pulls out to allow the water to flow and turns to the right for cold and left for hot. If you have a Moen kitchen sink or basin faucet then the 1225 is what is needed. The 1222 cartridge is only used for bath/shower faucets, but it cannot be pulled out. You simply turn the handle counterclockwise to go from cold to hot water. It is only used in posi-temp faucets which keeps the water temperature constant. The two cartridges cannot be interchanged. Moen first came out with the 1225 bath/shower faucet all that was used was the 1225. The 1222 posi-temp allowed a person to get a shower and have a constant temperature even if another faucet was being used at the same time. This was many years later. Hope this helps. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
@@TheOldkid888 Thank you for the details... whoa... but that is not what I meant. I thought there may be a way to just look at the 1225 and know which side was hot/cold. I guess we just have to install and test... if wrong, rotate the cartridge
@@clydegrady1007 Sorry I got a little off track on that. Missed your drift all together. Unfortunately there is no way to tell when you are installing the cartridge. If you install the cartridge and the cold is on the left it is just a matter of rotating the canter brass stem 180 degrees. You only have to remove the handle, the chrome sleeve and take a pair of pliers and give the center stem the 180. Again...my apologize on the previous ramble. Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the repair! Al
I can't even get the handle off😂
Hello candisellis185, So much depends on water quality when it comes to making the repair. The handle removal is probably the hardest part of it. If you can shut your water off and turn the handle upside down a drop or tow of penetrating oil allowed to sit for a few hours may allow you to take the set screw out. Hope this helps! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Greetings! I really appreciate you, sir! This is a brilliant idea and IT WORKED! Thank you and may you be blessed beyond measure! 🙌🏽🙏🏽👍🏽
Hello fatfree4me856, You're more than welcome! I am glad everything went well for you!!! Congrats on the repair! Thanks so much for the kind words and enjoy your week! Al
Sir, you don’t know me I’m a single mom who doesn’t have much money. I was freaking out for 3 days trying to figure out how I was going to pay for a plumber until I found your video. My oldest son and I did exactly what you said and it worked! Thank You!!! ❤🙏❤️
Hello cfrygirl, You're more than welcome! Glad to hear everything worked out for you and congrats on the repair! Nice to have an extra few hands around to help out at times like this! Way to go Mom! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Thank you! You would’ve laughed because as I was plunging it some nasty stuff flew out into our faces! I’ve teased my son about it since haha you saved me big time I’ve shared this video to everyone I know ❤️
Ok so fixing this isn’t a 5 min job haha
Hello hawks1ish, It can be any of a number of things so I don't think five minutes will do it any justice. You can try to diagnose the problem in a short time, but if the coil is the problem then it is a fairly big job. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Thanks, very informative
Hello wesleyjulius6477, You're welcome! Hopefully it helps with your repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Hello wesleyjulius6477, You're welcome! Hopefully it helps with your repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Thank you kindly! The little plastic tool that comes with the replacement makes all the difference.
Hello joelronningen9930, You're more than welcome! It definitely helps to align the cartridge when putting it in place and removing it by twisting it back and forth depending before trying to pull it out. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
You're a life saver. Thank you+
Hello heHyena-ru8bz, You're welcome! I am glad everything worked out! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
I was able to twist off the spout, but the copper pipe detached with spout from the wall and is stuck with the spout. How do I get the copper pipe removed from the old spout so I can put it back for the new diverter spout? Thanks!
Hello user-mk4ut4zp7n, Did the pipe have a male adaptor on it when you took it out of the wall. My apology for a late response.
Why does my cartridge go in and out . I don’t want that. I have a one handle shower only. Off to cold to hot. Mine goes in and out and leaks everywhere
Hello geefim2144, The faucet you have is the older style and uses the 1225 cartridge which you pull and push to operate. When you turn on the water elsewhere while in the shower the temperature probably changes as well. The newer model uses a 1222 cartridge and turns counterclockwise to open and adjust the temp. It also was designed so that the temperature remains constant no matter how many faucets are running elsewhere. In order to have the 1222 cartridge with the posi-temp you would have to change out the faucet unfortunately. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Thanks for making this video. I was wondering if you've been using the Kindred 1140 strainer? If so, do you think the Kindred 1135 or 1140 is better and why? I like how the 1135 has fewer parts to corrode but hate cutting plastic tailpieces haha. Thanks.
Hello shivraj67, Kindred strainers are great as far as I am concerned. I do like the 1135 better only because it's all plastic. I have never had an issue with them. I really like the design of the underside gasket as well and how it pulls up to bottom of the sink with the center nut. Only problem is it can be a little long for some applications and you sometimes have to either cut the tailpiece or go with a shorter strainer. I don't mind the 1140 either, but I prefer the 35. The 1135 has less parts and very easy to install. One thing I have found over the past 45 years at this trade is you only get what you pay for. You have probably come across strainers that have had white metal nuts on the tailpieces and the strainer itself rusting out. You have no worries with the 1135, no matter what kind of water goes down it. I know the 1140 should last as long as the 35. The jury is still out on that I believe. As long as the stainless quality is there, there shouldn't be an issue for years...if not decades. I have noticed a few items that I have installed that were supposedly stainless steel and rust forming on them shortly after. And these are reputable manufacturers that I have been using for quite some time. Not sure what is taking place, but I am going to drop them a message and pass this along. Like everything I guess they are trying to save a few dollars, but giving up quality at the same time. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Thank you very much for your video.
Hello user-li2tg4qr5b, You're more than welcome! Hopefully it helps with the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Yeah i dig mine with tweezers or toe nail clipper came strsight out with no pain
Hello JuliusWebster-op3rq, I guess everyone has there own method. A lot depends on how deep they go. This is a great way if children have one as they can sometimes be scared of anyone going near them. A bandaid always makes things better in the eyes of a child. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
So all the hair goes into the septic tank, wonder how much that's gonna cost
Hello TheHappyDIYGuy-ri8nb, Let's put it this way. I would rather have my plumbing fixtures working than not. You are suppose to get your septic tank cleaned out every five years....standard practice. I live outside the city where there are hundreds (more like thousands) of septic tanks and not a single soul is ever worried about hair going into their tank. If the drain does not plug and runs continuously with no issues the hair goes down the drain anyway. The cost of getting the tank pumped is around $350 Canadian. I worry more about grease going down a kitchen drain than hair. Believe me I have been at this for over for decades and grease can be a nightmare as you probably know. Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al
Thank you so much for sharing this useful video. I did watch a couple of videos before watching yours, but nothing helped. This is a true, tried and trusted video.
Hello A3FunFam, You're welcome! I am glad everything worked out for you! And congrats on the repair! It works on almost all tub drains. Same procedure can be applied to a bathroom basin. Plug the overflow and use the plunger on the drain. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Very good Thank you, i forgot about the clip. I guess i should have read the instructions. 😮
Hello daveheiskala7007, You're welcome! Glad to hear the video helped! We all have those moments. As I get older I seem to have more of them! LOL! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
thank you for making this video. One of my shower faucets fell off, and i had absolutely no idea how to fix it until i found this. every clueless young person of the world thanks you 🫡
Thank you so much. I didn’t have to watch a comercial or listen to bad music
Hello catforker, You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully it helps with any future repairs! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
You didn't mention cutting off the water supply. Are you assuming that everyone knows how to or is it really not necessary?
Hello imjimimack, When I made my videos I put annotations on all of them from start to finish using youtubes set up. The first one was always turn the water off before working on any faucet or waterline. A few years ago youtube removed all annotations on all videos. Any you see on videos on youtube now are put on using editing software. Many people I would assume do not know how to or know that it is necessary to turn off the water. I get that question from time to time. I am going to go through all my videos in the near future and add this as the top comment which will stay in place. I appreciate your comment and enjoy your week! Al
Thank you very much,very helpful,Thanks
Hello DavidTermini, You're welcome! Great to hear it came in handy! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Hello DavidTermini, You're welcome! Glad to hear it came in handy! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
So do I turn the water off at the road 1st??
Hello user-rk3jl7go6h, You MUST turn the water off before you make any repairs to any faucets or waterline pipes. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Thanks man!
Hello 4GreaterWorldPeace, You're welcome! Hopefully it helps with the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Are these types of fittings coming to buy? Or special order?
Hello kbkb6569, These fittings can be found at most hardware stores. Very popular now! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
@@TheOldkid888 Found them! Thank you!!!!
Great idea 👍
Hello anthonydf2003, I have used this methods hundreds of times over the past four decades with great success. Biggest thing when using a plunger on a drain is to make sure the overflow is sealed off. This same method works on bathroom sinks as well. I generally use an old cloth and plug the over flow while I use the plunger on the drain. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Thank u, sir I try this method and it work.🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hello WackyLoveTV79forever, You're welcome! Nice to hear everything worked out for you and congrats on the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
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Hello user-ss9ew6mg6r, Hopefully it helps with any future projects! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Thanks
Hello IrocZIV, You're welcome! Hopefully it helps with any future repairs! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Did this and when turned off it drips!
Silly question....did you turn the water supply off first?or is that un-nessesary?
Hello douglasjackson9058, My apologize for the late response. You MUST turn the water supply before you make the repair and open the faucet as well to drain the pressure. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Worked perfectly. So quick. Whole bottle of draino did nothing. 💪😎👍
Hello JackO024, That's great to hear! Congrats on the repair! I tend to stay away from the chemicals. Not good for your health or the environment. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
DO NOT discount the need to cover your threads in some teflon tape! Awesome vid! I had never done this before with no problem, but when you NEED it, there's no getting around it to stop a leak!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hello thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest, I am glad to hear the video helped you out! A little teflon goes a long way. I always add a little to the seats of faucets before I install them. Congrats on the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
which type is used in home hvac 3-ton
Hello 2bnax, Sorry, I can't give you the answer for that. I strictly stick to the plumbing end of things. Hvac is its own trade. Thanks for commenting and best of luck with your install! Al
@@TheOldkid888 thanks!!
Happy 2024 you are still helping people! Thank you!
Hello steve_m2473, You're welcome! I am glad to hear that! And Happy 2024 to you as well! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Uhh . . . need a different title for this video.
Hello nate.leal., I have to get a better handle on titles for sure! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
Now I have to add something here. Yes Moen gives a free replacement. But ONLY in an exchange manner. You must bring in the old one to get a new free one. Therefore, you don't have that little tool to remove the old one!
Hello wmharris9084, You can also call their 1-800 number if your faucet has been installed in the past five years they will mail it at no cost. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
I tried on my bathroom faucet. It was soo corroded it would not come out ( even with the tool).
Hello wmharris9084, Removing the cartridge can be difficult at times and it really depends on water quality. I have had some that are removed easily and others that are a struggle. Sorry you had trouble with yours! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Fast forward to 2024, I contacted Delta, actually the website directs you to Masco Canada, and they now state that this is normal wear and tear and no Warranty support. Thank-you for your video, I'll try and get the new springs and rubbers. My faucet is 16 yrs old and looks exactly like the one in your video.
Hello maniacmike56, You're welcome! That's good to know. I appreciate the update! Hopefully the job goes well and the springs and rubber inserts work for you! Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the repair! Al
@@TheOldkid888 Well, it did'nt go well. Stripped the Allen key screw. I took my time and pepared. I put CLR and got it clean, then some penetrating fluid for an hour. I got the screw to move a couple of times, but the top is stripped now. handle is a little bit loose, but oh well.
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Hello velascojidon390, Hopefully it helps with the project! Thanks for the thumbs up and enjoy your week! Al
I have to detach the hose, and your version "just add clamp" doesn't help--the plumber's clamp that I have on mine is a strip of metal with a fly arm cut out of centre, cinched tight and looking permanent! HOW did the person that hooked up the drain get that thing ON there? How do I get it off? Do I have to break it, and go out and buy an older style collar to cinch it? Did they get it on there with a specialized tool that regular people aren't liable to purchase?
Hello vjglucky7, Sounds like a cinch tool was used. If so you can use a pair of side cutters and pinch it a little bit at a time.. Hopefully this helps! Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the project! Al
The one that you show, "that's a bushing," I am attempting to disconnect my under-sink dishwasher drain in order to remove dishwasher to replace the heating element. The hose must come off (to feed hose through cabinet wall; there is not enough play in the drain hose). There is a bushing style (like you show) that has drain hose-clamp, flat, firm, effectively unmovable in place (good; it won't leak), as maybe a plumber's-cinch (flat and a central bit, bent) and feels practically welded into place. As collars go, it has a metal cut-out fly-arm sticking up. I am tempted to wrestle it off, but then what do I do about putting it back on?, or something in it's place. Do I have to go out and buy a piece, or is this a think ONLY a plumber's tools can cinch into place?? Drain is great, don't want to wreck it. Can't get it off.
Goat just fixed my dripping faucet
Hello Butteredmage, Congrats on the repair! Nice to have that behind you! Thanks for the shout out and enjoy your week! Al
You didn't say the size of the internal pipe wrench
Hello pedropdm0101, I have a few in the box and I generally use the 1/2" for situations such as this.3/8th can possibly work as well you just have to make sure the tool is perfectly straight when you are turning it, but my go to is 1/2. They generally come in a set although you can purchase them individually as well. Hope this helps. Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the project! Al
Thanx Good Video
Hello benreavely4891, You're welcome! Hopefully it helps with the project! Thanks for the kind words and enjoy your week! Al
Delta is the worst junk made - after many years the outer retainer becomes frozen and nothing will remove it - you end up destroying the valve before it comes off. GARBAGE !!
Hello user-ds8gq8mf8v, I have run into a few situations like you have mentioned. I am a Moen fan myself. Really like their products! Should be a spokesman for them!!! LOL At times Moen can be difficult to replace parts, but not nearly as tough as Delta in my personal opinion. A lot depends on water quality. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Hello sir I thank you for this explanation!! I know its 13 years ago but just as handy today as it was then!! Hope your well!! Peace....😃
Hello GMC6969, You're welcome! One thing about plumbing, somethings never change. outside faucets are a good example. Hopefully it helps! Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the project! Al
Hello GMC6969, You're welcome! Somethings in plumbing never change and this is a good example of one! A little grade is towards the outside is key! You don't want any water lingering in the faucet! That's where there will be a problem with freezing. Thanks for the kind words and enjoy your week! Al