026: Shower Valve Replacement

Chris wants to know how to replace his shower valve?   Can he do this from inside the shower or does he need an access panel?   Should he just call a plumber?   I recommend replacing shower valves from the back of the shower or tub. It’s much easier to cut the copper and solder the pipes back together.   But you can just replace the cartridge and escutcheon if your valve isn’t that old   Here’s a great video from This Old House on how do this    https://youtu.be/1BwQhYc8Efw   Now, if you want constant temperature in the shower you might want to replace the old valve.   This video, again from This Old House, shows how to install a new Pressure-Balance shower valve   https://youtu.be/7cpl_qs5heI   If you need a tutorial on how to use SharkBite fittings instead of soldering check out SharkBite’s website    http://www.sharkbite.com/       Today’s Quick Tip is about Soldering.   Do you fear burning down your house?   Don’t.   All you need is to practice with some spare fittings and Type L copper pipe, which is thicker and better than Type K copper.   For more help check out my tutorial on how to solder copper over on Home Repair Tutor   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-solder-copper-pipe/   After watching my video tutorial you’ll be able to solder in 1 hour.     Submit your DIY question or Quick Tip by   Calling me at 800-965-0023   Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder   Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me     Are you tired of calling contractors about your bathroom and not getting a phone call back?   Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor   http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/   Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.      This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it