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This customer's outdoor waterline was a mess of old PVC and mixed metal pipe. I replaced the whole thing with copper and brass for $800. I start by cutting out the old PVC with my reciprocating saw and pulling away the dirty sections. Then I clean up the remaining stub in the ground and fit a new transition fitting onto it. Up at the wall, I heat the old joint with my torch and use channel locks to twist off the old hose bib. Then I cut away what's left of the old pipe so everything is cleared out. Now for the new assembly. I build the copper riser with tees in an elbow and fit the brass ball valves. I dry fit all of it first because a lot of people rush this step. Then I grab my press tool and crimp every joint, no soldering and no mess. Just a permanent connection on every T&L bow all the way up the stack. Press fittings are fast, clean, and built to last. I finish by pressing the last joint into the upper piping. Then it's time for the most important part, the flow test. I open the hose bib and the water runs strong into the bucket with no leaks. Let me know what you guys thought of this video in the comments below. And if you enjoyed it, don't forget to like and follow for more.