Steve, admire how you make it right for your customers. The close up shots of the work being done were excellent. You do good work and I have learned alot from you!
Now I've watched about 40 of your videos. On the job today I joked around with the customer, pointed out the major malfunction and how to avoid recurrence in a colorful way, did a quick and efficient repair, and left feeling extra good about the job. It was fun. You're a good influence Steve Lav. 👍👍 Thank you
Teflon is not a sealant but actually reduces the friction of the threads and allows the joint to be tightened an extra turn or so which is what helps the seal. Without teflon I believe the joint didn't go far enough on to make the pipe dope alone effective, and the water slowly washed it out. I have found by DIY experience working on pools that teflon alone is my favourite solution, dope alone leaks after about a year, and using both is messy. That's just how I do it.
@@anthonygrimes1977 I did so once on pool plumbing, used pipe dope but not the teflon tape. It sealed for the first season and partway through the second season the water washed the dope out of the joint and it was dripping. Since then I use just teflon cause the dope makes a mess.
That would have been the proper way to address this issue. Those fittings are rusted out and could lead to more rust and failure in the near future. I'm sure Steve will be there that day to patch this boiler again ;-)
Does anyone know why he installs vacuum breaker on every top fed water heater, is it some sort of local code? they all have a dip tube that serves the same purpose because it has a hole in its top. Is it in case the dip tube breaks off? I never see it in my area.
on those single PVC vented heaters there is a tapping with a rubber plug on it.. 16:20 . Sometimes those heaters will condensate and the corrosive water pools around the connections. I will take some 3/8 clear tubing, make a loop in it (condensate trap) and run it to a drain. I been back to several tanks that we thought were leaking and that was the problem. Install manual even suggests it.
@@lambition I likely live in a colder climate than you...northern alberta canada. It's a worse problem on 2-pipe take...drawing cold combustion air from outside. That condensate mimics a failed tank. Corrosive condensate gathers at the top of the tank and then starts leaking down through the jacket. The blackened nipples on steve's video suggest corrosive water. Galvanized steel is basically zinc plated mild steel.. the zinc in that steel is just a sacrificial element that degrades instead of the steel when oxidized. Water that is leaking shouldn't oxidize that steel and turn it black that badly in 2 yrs. Carbonic acid is a rapid oxidizer like all acids and would turn those nipples black.
replying to myself..... Mr. Steve L. is a fine plumber.... 2 leaks on one tank...not likely...A guy like that is a one leak per year guy. BTW if a plumber says he has never had a leak... he's lying... or isnt a plumber.
Hey, just a opinion question for you. Do you think the copper water nipples are better(less likely to corrode) then the plastic lined galvanized nipples(like the one in this video) ? Thanks.
You have copper touching a galvanized fitting, thats why its leaking and corroding. It's called "Galvanic corrosion" A Dielectric union is needed at both the cold water inlet and the hot water output? The only thing you are guaranteeing is that you will be back to fix this again in a few years. Adding Dielectric unions would've only added about $40 to the job.
They might call those "nipples" dielectric but you still have copper touching galvanized pipe. Here in Illinois it's code, a dielectric union is required where 2 dissimilar metals touch each other which is what you have. Galvanized dielectric nipple(s) coming out the top on both the cold and hot side, connected to copper supply lines. The $40 cost of those dielectric unions would have been saved if they had been used on the original install. Don't know what you charge for a service call like this, but I'm sure it's way more than $40 @@stevenlavimoniere
Im not a plumber but would diagnose that problem being dissimilar metals making contact, plumber should have used a dielectric union connecting the copper to the nipple.
Can someone let me know who is "mama" ? At first I thought it was the dog, but no. LOL. I've been enjoying these videos and want to get in on the "lingo".
Mr. Steve... why didn't you use dielectric unions or brass couplings??? Dissimilar metals in contact with each other like that will corrode. Electrolysis. Don't agree with your repair on this one.
@@mct8888 what makes it a dielectric nipple? The plastic that lines the inside of the nipple? That keeps the nipple from corroding from the inside out. The copper threads still make contact with the metal threads of the "dielectric" nipple which is where the corrosion from electrolysis occurs.
I have the same issue because my plumber didn't use dielectric unions. I went and bought 2 unions and 2 new dielectric nipples. Up to me to fix it right. I let my plumber know and sent a picture he say yeah that will leak eventually.... gee thanks... this video helped me but this is not the way to resolve the customers issue...
Steve I know you installed that hot water heater because I could tell by your handwriting on the date that you wrote on the hot water heater. I always use teflon tape and pipe dope together that's why I never have leaks. Where is the video of the trackless in the snow because you all had snow the other day. Peace brother and Molly
He already said shit happened why you are so direct AND at the end he said he installed that WH. .Steve use insulation pipe to isolate the two pipes that cardboard is not permanent if you don't have one in truck just advise the customer.
So many people, think that they know everything here in the comments... Plumbers are starting to sound like electricians here.. cocky, know it all, big mouths..
Little tec tip wrap the tape around a pencil firs then put on pipe in tight spaces.
Did that yesterday when I put new shut off valve on toilet. less then half inch between threads and wall.
Thank you! I'll use that : ) Also dope+tape. No leekas Momma!
been using tape and dope on threaded fittings since watching Steve a couple of years ago; NO leaks since!!
You took the words out of my mind Tom Earnshaw, good tech tip
Great job Steve, no one on earth is perfect, what counts is you made it right and I’m sure she will use your plumbing service in the future.
Should replace the parts that he rusted to buggery.
It will be a sad day when I finally catch up and have watched all of Steven’s videos...
Steve, admire how you make it right for your customers. The close up shots of the work being done were excellent. You do good work and I have learned alot from you!
Now I've watched about 40 of your videos. On the job today I joked around with the customer, pointed out the major malfunction and how to avoid recurrence in a colorful way, did a quick and efficient repair, and left feeling extra good about the job. It was fun.
You're a good influence Steve Lav. 👍👍 Thank you
Steve's a real honest working man y'all.
I thought you were going to replace the dip tube, LoL 😆 nope scrap the rust put some Tef & Dope ,,,, LMAO 🤣
Fearless Mollie dressed up and ready for the day ! Congrats Steve!
What no Dielectric union between cooper & galvanized pipe?
@@yettielusive3370 I totally agree see that very often in my profession.
I agree the brass nipple looked old and crusty… should’ve replaced imo
OMG - LOVE the Snow - and You and your lil' buddy. These videos are wonderful! You guys be warm and safe - and Merry Christmas to you.
Hate when the dip tubes fail way to go Steve next level next level
Teflon is not a sealant but actually reduces the friction of the threads and allows the joint to be tightened an extra turn or so which is what helps the seal. Without teflon I believe the joint didn't go far enough on to make the pipe dope alone effective, and the water slowly washed it out. I have found by DIY experience working on pools that teflon alone is my favourite solution, dope alone leaks after about a year, and using both is messy. That's just how I do it.
kdmq
Try it without ptfe
@@anthonygrimes1977 I did so once on pool plumbing, used pipe dope but not the teflon tape. It sealed for the first season and partway through the second season the water washed the dope out of the joint and it was dripping. Since then I use just teflon cause the dope makes a mess.
Good on yah man, for the no charge fix. That is the way a pro takes care of his mistakes.
Nice job making it right with the customer Steve! She’s not a leaker anymore mama!
You made it right my man..that"s solid!
Love the added sound effects!!
Thought you'd have replaced those ugly fittings. I'd have cut the water outlet pipe after the gas pipe and fix that rubbing too.
That would have been the proper way to address this issue. Those fittings are rusted out and could lead to more rust and failure in the near future. I'm sure Steve will be there that day to patch this boiler again ;-)
Yep 👍 things happen and thats the way it goes. Peace ✌️
Thanks Steven! Something a little different today.
Something different, thanks. I would have used a crescent or pipe wrench though rather than pliers, but that's me.
real plumbers use pump plyers ,,thats the way we were taught as and apprentce .are you a handy man?
No, I'm a heating business owner who does a little plumbing and I learn something new everyday, Thanks for your reply.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using a large crescent is long as you get it good and tight and the metal is not deformed.
In your opinion what is the best tank hot water heater?
You should put a union, just in case you gotta tighten some more, or a problem in the future. That's what we do in new York.
Does anyone know why he installs vacuum breaker on every top fed water heater, is it some sort of local code? they all have a dip tube that serves the same purpose because it has a hole in its top. Is it in case the dip tube breaks off? I never see it in my area.
biker55555 it’s local code in his area. So tank won’t crush in if fire department is sucking water out of street hydrants with a pumper truck.
Fireship1 interesting, thank you. How do they not crush in other areas of the country that don't have the vac breakers installed?
Way to man up. Nicely done.
From one master to another, try wrapping the teflon around a pen or marker first and use that then to wrap around the hard to reach pipes!
This why Steve gets loads of business
He does a good job but he isn’t afraid to admit a mistake and put it right with no hassle
Best way every time
on those single PVC vented heaters there is a tapping with a rubber plug on it.. 16:20 . Sometimes those heaters will condensate and the corrosive water pools around the connections. I will take some 3/8 clear tubing, make a loop in it (condensate trap) and run it to a drain. I been back to several tanks that we thought were leaking and that was the problem. Install manual even suggests it.
@@lambition I likely live in a colder climate than you...northern alberta canada. It's a worse problem on 2-pipe take...drawing cold combustion air from outside. That condensate mimics a failed tank. Corrosive condensate gathers at the top of the tank and then starts leaking down through the jacket. The blackened nipples on steve's video suggest corrosive water. Galvanized steel is basically zinc plated mild steel.. the zinc in that steel is just a sacrificial element that degrades instead of the steel when oxidized. Water that is leaking shouldn't oxidize that steel and turn it black that badly in 2 yrs. Carbonic acid is a rapid oxidizer like all acids and would turn those nipples black.
replying to myself..... Mr. Steve L. is a fine plumber.... 2 leaks on one tank...not likely...A guy like that is a one leak per year guy. BTW if a plumber says he has never had a leak... he's lying... or isnt a plumber.
Good job! Belt and suspenders.
Great video, nice work . Thank you for sharing ^_^
Good stuff as usual
Hey, just a opinion question for you. Do you think the copper water nipples are better(less likely to corrode) then the plastic lined galvanized nipples(like the one in this video) ? Thanks.
Nice and honest👍😺
You have copper touching a galvanized fitting, thats why its leaking and corroding. It's called "Galvanic corrosion" A Dielectric union is needed at both the cold water inlet and the hot water output? The only thing you are guaranteeing is that you will be back to fix this again in a few years. Adding Dielectric unions would've only added about $40 to the job.
THE HEATER HAS DIELECRIC NIPPLES ... SO WHY WASTE MONEY ON UNIONS ???
They might call those "nipples" dielectric but you still have copper touching galvanized pipe. Here in Illinois it's code, a dielectric union is required where 2 dissimilar metals touch each other which is what you have. Galvanized dielectric nipple(s) coming out the top on both the cold and hot side, connected to copper supply lines. The $40 cost of those dielectric unions would have been saved if they had been used on the original install. Don't know what you charge for a service call like this, but I'm sure it's way more than $40 @@stevenlavimoniere
Im not a plumber but would diagnose that problem being dissimilar metals making contact, plumber should have used a dielectric union connecting the copper to the nipple.
Have you ever used loctite 55?
Nice job
how much this job normally cost ?
Can someone let me know who is "mama" ? At first I thought it was the dog, but no. LOL. I've been enjoying these videos and want to get in on the "lingo".
its for the biggest troll that follows my channel... him and his mama watch my videos so when you here me say mama its for her fat ugly ass .lol
next level mama
She’s pushing out a Fritz, Mama!
@@stevenlavimoniere LOL golden steve
Was the water heater on while he was working on it!?
At the beginning of the video the sound while driving in your truck is TOO LOUD!
Oh I love it - the videos have so much character!
Should solder a copper union so when the water heater goes bad just loosen tge Union and put tge ner water heater...
Why no threaded flex pipe off the tank. Soldered pipe throughout seems unnecessary
those are for hacks
@@darrenr1194 Agreed. Would send the plumber home if they wanted to use that. Death of the trade.
I kept hearing music from the Krell from Forbidden Planet.
I was just gonna say that about the pencil.
Little crusty mama your a crusty one mr.grinch
Wrap the teflon round a pencil and use that next time, its easier to spin onto a thread in a tight space rather than struggling with the roll
How much is a job like this normally cost?
Use the pencil trick to put the Teflon on. Tech tip!
Mr. Steve... why didn't you use dielectric unions or brass couplings??? Dissimilar metals in contact with each other like that will corrode. Electrolysis. Don't agree with your repair on this one.
Daniel Imbery aren’t those dielectric nipples that go into the water heater?
@@mct8888 what makes it a dielectric nipple? The plastic that lines the inside of the nipple? That keeps the nipple from corroding from the inside out. The copper threads still make contact with the metal threads of the "dielectric" nipple which is where the corrosion from electrolysis occurs.
How much it cost job like this?
it cost = no charge gueto
I have the same issue because my plumber didn't use dielectric unions. I went and bought 2 unions and 2 new dielectric nipples. Up to me to fix it right. I let my plumber know and sent a picture he say yeah that will leak eventually.... gee thanks... this video helped me but this is not the way to resolve the customers issue...
A brass coupling will never corrode
pro press
Good job.
Insider carpentry
Di-electric unions are code in this area. Have been for many years
until companies started putting in dielectric nipples.
who follows code?
WOW that fitting was bad!!!!!
Hello
You need to buy some decent Channel lock please.
Thanks
she's a leaker . .... nice job as always...
good man..now do some cookin videos real workin man, yo.
Tape pipe dope aka Fritz and the ole Gundy momma.
She's a leaker she's a leaker
Steve I know you installed that hot water heater because I could tell by your handwriting on the date that you wrote on the hot water heater. I always use teflon tape and pipe dope together that's why I never have leaks. Where is the video of the trackless in the snow because you all had snow the other day. Peace brother and Molly
He already said shit happened why you are so direct AND at the end he said he installed that WH. .Steve use insulation pipe to isolate the two pipes that cardboard is not permanent if you don't have one in truck just advise the customer.
@@progressplumbing5203 nobody said nothing about the cardboard
good combo
First comment
Stevie boy forgot more than most will ever knw. Bank that Mfer
So many people, think that they know everything here in the comments... Plumbers are starting to sound like electricians here.. cocky, know it all, big mouths..
Life is better with a dog.