Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
If I were doing this again, I'd SKIP cutting off the old ball valve and drilling. Instead, I’d Dremel off the PEX sleeves, then use the lighter trick to pull the old ball valve out from both ends of the PEX tubing. I'm working with 1/2" PEX tubing and fittings in this video. Included below are affiliate links for the tools and supplies used if you’d like to support the channel further and need something for your own project.
AquaLock 1/2" Ball Valve - amzn.to/42vY4VS
Clamp Cinch & Removal Tool w/Tube Cutter Combo - amzn.to/4uP0Pxy
1/2" PEX Cinch Clamps - amzn.to/4tBZ71B
1/2" PEX Sleeves - amzn.to/4eElEa6
1/2" PEX Tubing Red/Blue for Hot/Cold - amzn.to/4uCKpIg
If I were doing this again, I'd SKIP cutting off the old ball valve and drilling. Instead, I’d Dremel off the PEX sleeves, then use the lighter trick to pull the old ball valve out from both ends of the PEX tubing. I'm working with 1/2" PEX tubing and fittings in this video. Included below are affiliate links for the tools and supplies used if you’d like to support the channel further and need something for your own project.
AquaLock 1/2" Ball Valve - amzn.to/42vY4VS
Clamp Cinch & Removal Tool w/Tube Cutter Combo - amzn.to/4uP0Pxy
1/2" PEX Cinch Clamps - amzn.to/4tBZ71B
1/2" PEX Sleeves - amzn.to/4eElEa6
1/2" PEX Tubing Red/Blue for Hot/Cold - amzn.to/4uCKpIg
