My awesome Carsponsors vid: www.youtube.com I am replacing copper pipes from the attic which burst from freezing over the winter. The replacement piping is PEX, a plastic piping on the market which is much easier to work with than copper. I am using gatorbite couplings which require very little work and are very easy to use. Shot with HTC HD2.
Big Tony The plumber shows you how to install an ice maker kit. Big Tony will actually answer any questions you may have regarding plumbing. Visit the website for more free instructional DIY videos.
28 Responses to “Plumbing project with PEX and Copper pipes, replace frozen copper pipe. [HTC HD2]”
Thanks for posting this.
@TheDragonHelix Thanks for video. The mystery of the white sleeve has been solved
Thanks for posting this video, I was also stumped about the liner sleeve, since it’s not even mentioned in the “easy to follow instructions” on the back of the shark bite/agtor bite packaging.
@saggioculo I’m really glad my vid was able to help you! Just knowing that makes producing the video worth it!
I didn’t know what to do with the white sleeve that comes with the Gator Bite coupling. Thanks so much for you video which explains that for me.
@jlazer99 Many older homes have a GFCI circuit throughout the house. All GFCI’ed outlets (which are just standard outlets on this circuit) are then wired through this special GFCI breaker at the box. It’s dumb, but it exists.
Thanks, Tony! I used this video to first determine if this sounded like a solution I could use. Then, I used the proper terminology from the video to locate the cheapest kit around me. Then, the video came in handy again to supplement the weak [to a layman] instructions included on the bag. I figure you just saved me $300-$600. You rock for posting this, man. God bless ya.
good job Tony thanks for the help..
Thank you. The last part was the best one… there are some parts that you don’t need! I got a metal ferrule that I didn’t know what to do with
sucks big tony, get a better camera,….and someone who can speak english
horrible quality, cant see any detail and very bad sound… not useful at all
Does this work on CPU?
I have a question for you my “pipes” are not copper so how do i connect the water supply to the fridge ???
yup thats what you call waiting for the big FLOOD
I noticed that under your sink right behind the water pipe you have a power plug. Think you might want to change that plug to a GFCI for your safety.
where do i start wityh a leaky ice maker/water
Nice video. I wasn’t sure how on earth it was possible to hook up a nylon line to my new Whirlpool but now I see it needs that brass coupling piece you zoom in on at about 4:25 in the video! Thanks.
@bigtonytheplumber i cant get the connection at the fridge to stop leaking…. i have tightenen the crap pout of it!!!
Hey can I put a saddle valve on poly tube?
Thanks Tony. I happen to buy the same kit and your video was exactly what I needed to get it installed.
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hey tony thanks a ton man u just saved me alot of money
I don’t know any plumber that would recommend yet alone teach people how to install one of these !!!
This KIT is outright garbage ! Saddle valves fail, and fail ALOT !! Usually when you are away at the cottage, if you follow me ! Not to mention plastic supply line to a fridge ? really ??
This is one plumbing job you need to leave to a pro!! Solder in a mini ballvalve and run the line in Copper !
just my 2 cents on the saddle valve. The previous owners installed a saddle valve for the evaporative cooler. The water feed runs from the water heater, all the way up through the house and up onto the roof. In the winters I have just been able to close the valve and have no issue. WELL this year the saddle valve wasnt sealing all the way and water was in the water fed pipe during winter, needless to say it was a cold winter, pipe cracked, now im cleaning a mess in my attic…….1/2 my fault
Great video, Tony! Thanks so much – just what I needed.
I have to agree on the saddle fitting. Nothing but trouble. Very easy to install, but in the not to distant future you will have trouble. They are prohibited here as well. Take the time and install a proper shut-off; preferably a ball valve and you will be trouble free for years. Do it nice or do it twice.Have a good day.
Hey Big Tony. What code are you working under? Our code, the national standard, states saddle or piercing valves are prohibited. We need to use an actual shut off valve. Now that’s not to say these valves aren’t used, but they shouldn’t be used by us, the licensed plumber. I also wouldn’t recommend a homeowner to use these valves. How many of these valves have you come across that either are leaking or won’t shut off?
@cdvoorhis – Did you fix the dispenser auger motor yet? If not let me know, I may be able to help with information. It may not be a bad motor even it it does not run. I have some suggestions if it still doesn’t work.