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Well done Pete! Top marks to u for pulling that off live online for us, I wouldn’t try that in front of another plumber let alone live online!!! I had to watch it TWICE! you’re an inspiration to the younger generation in the trade
I'm just on my last 4 months of c&g in plumbing once I pass im going for my nvq and we have been bending, I really enjoy and hope I get as good as you are! Videos are great really helpful I find them, keep going great content.
Love the reference to Sparky! I'm a sparky starting in refrigeration well past 45y. Just knowing it can be done is most of the effort in any task! Great vid!
Hi Mate, long time viewer, first time commenter-( mechanical (HVAC) & gas plumber from Victoria, Aus..... as always great work & awesome content👍🏾 I like the depth of socket that the hammer-driven swage tool provides... but a set of lever- expanders is an absolute MUST! the drill driven version also works nicely too, I’m told..... the Hilmor -type benders that you guys seem to like look like they give a nice bend, they also look a little cumbersome given the dual formers and the the fact that the shoes are removable... but a nice bend nonetheless! Keep up the great work!
I do like bends & the challenge of doing more than 2 bends on a run, always great feeling when it works! Like the way once done, trying to fit it in place was tricky, I’ve had that where having done complex series of bends, then it won’t fit round the others! All I’ll say is, “couplers are my friends”!😁
That was amazing , great to watch picked up some pipe benders the other day as fancied having a go . Ps I am not a gas engineer mainly work in an office 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Spot on and well done PB ...Always good to see a swaging tool in use 👍 but rather an expensive hammer for a heating engineer 😂( Estwing I think ? ) maybe try using it on the side between claw and strike face and small rapid taps like a pneumatic hammer always found it helps ... but still loving your enthusiasm fella
followed your guide,fix points ,and spare pipe in the clips,then messure from fixed points ,and bend to the messurement ,worked sweet,before your way ,i made mess,waste pipe ,use do ,one 90 only ,and use fittings ,as not work out how to add 2 or more bends on a pipe,now i know,thanks,save money now on fittings and burning time ,plus less leaks potential ,once i trust my tape messure and use fixed points ,it became a lot simpler ,as cant go wrong ,did forget to turn pipe right way for next bend and i made it wrong ,but i was ,because i was more scared of the bend line ,and forgot of its physical shape on the job,got that learnt now too,i prefer to bend now ,more than add lots fittings,isome places you cant burn gas ,so bend pipe through a hole,round corners and into next room,then carry on ,behind baths too,nasty place to work,so bend most of the run ,on first fix,slide under bath ,tight space,lot spiders,cobwebs,only do hot cold water,never gas ,waste pipe easy ,got friend who is gas safe,corgi ,well you help so many people and doing a great job,teaching ,all over the world,your vid on soldering was exellent too,nice clean solder,fitting,i copy your style too,mine were bit messy ,over solderd,but i wanted it water tight ,but now i know ,solder on the outside ,not help to keep the water in ,only the walls of the joint ,faces,if you ever got time ,could you do a lead pipe join,had staffy bite a lead pipe in out side toilet and leaked badly,teeth marks,some one said can use a lead lock,compression fitting ,not sure ,water is off now ,need old school plumber ,sweet lead
Haha I did comment down below on another video that your videos are keeping me going through Ramadan it’s the first day of our fasting so yeh it gives me something to do so thank you 🙏
I'm not throwing laurels at ya, but anyone making informative content deserves good feedback. As you said before in one of your videos, "does anyone give a shit anymore!" - reference to shoddy pipework 😂 I have just started an apprenticeship in plumbing at 40 years old. DIY mad and used to be a labourer on sites; I always wanted to do it.. He who dares!! Driving myself mad trying to bend 22mm without rippling... Any tips? I have not tried this, but I read about using talcum powder???? Anyway, thanks for the video content. At least you have the balls to put it out there and not procrastinate 👍
Amazing! Just a quick question, I was taught at college that swaging copper weakens the copper. We was advised not to do it. Would help out massively if they are talking a load of crap but have you ever had any issues with this in the long run?
With the offset bend you can still bend more and thus shorten the pipe! If possible, I will completely bend the 5 meter long pipe without couplings ! It looks more professional and beautiful. I learned this trade at school and also bending lead pipe, what memories ;-) , but it is still little used, nowadays almost everything is pex pipe
Thanks for all the positive comments,
I was nervous about doing this video
Your off the cuff live videos are the best. And you don’t need to spend extra time editing ;-)
Even if you get nervous we will still love your videos Peter 😉👍🏼💐
Great to see your human like us all. Going by your work thought was a robot lol. So neat and straight
Top drawer mate I would love to bend pipe the way you do but I do mainly repairs and zero installs
You dont need to be nervous mate your really very good at what you do you 👍
I wouldn’t do that in front of another’s plumber let alone online ,you have balls lol
Or I’m stupid lol
U make it look so easy bro, you’re a master pipe bender. Top man 👍🏻
Thank you mate, too kind 🙏🏽
There's nothing like a decent bit of pipework, top work mate
Cheer lee 🤜🏽🤛🏽
Always great to see a Craftsman at work
Thanks Stephen
A (plumbing) legend walking amongst us!! 👍🏼💪🏼
Thanks dean, too kind 🙏🏽
Well done Pete! Top marks to u for pulling that off live online for us, I wouldn’t try that in front of another plumber
let alone live online!!! I had to watch it TWICE!
you’re an inspiration to the younger generation in the trade
I'm just on my last 4 months of c&g in plumbing once I pass im going for my nvq and we have been bending, I really enjoy and hope I get as good as you are! Videos are great really helpful I find them, keep going great content.
Love the reference to Sparky! I'm a sparky starting in refrigeration well past 45y. Just knowing it can be done is most of the effort in any task! Great vid!
Bang on buddy 👍🏾 great to inspire this generation of plumbers
That’s the idea 💯
Brilliant video. Inspirational bending. That’s awesome. Shouldn’t have doubted yourself it was spot on.
5 bends in such a short run ! Great for a student to watch. Like seeing you plan it out on paper as never done that
Imagine going to one of pb job in the future looking at all them mad bends 😂 great effort
Cheers Jack 🤜🏽🤛🏽
30 YEAR PLUS HVAC TECH IN CANADA....... YOU ARE A GOD AMONG MEN
Thank you 🙏🏽
It's nice to see some good old fashioned professional craft with a great quality work ethic. Keep up the solid good work.
Thanks nick
Absolutely brilliant bends thanks Peter for sharing 💐👍🏼♥️
QUALITY...... top work as always PB
Well done mate. I'm not a plumber but had a go pipe bending this week and it is so much harder than it looks
I think your best pipe bender on UA-cam!
Class work as always Pete.. 👍🏻
Your a top bender Pete,😜I’m a tree surgeon and love your videos, I wanted to do plumbing when I was younger but I was to scared I would leave leaks😱😅
That’s the gutsiest move I’ve ever seen !!!!
No guts no glory 😅
Have you ever seen a Sparky with a dustpan & brush....that is the question 😂
Have you ever seen one with a hoover???
@@cynt1111 ever see one clean up at all...
@@cynt1111 NO !!!
It’s the seventh wonder of the world 😂😂
Really enjoyed that one. Thanks for the content
Thanks for that. Really good demo
Very nice mate when I do pipe pending occasionally it ripples and you'll never get that. very nice keep them coming very helpful
Nice and uncomplicated way of gaging bends. Thanks for another great video
Nice to see someone take pride in there work, nice job 👍
Thanks Steven
Great job,always inpresses me your skills 👍
Hi Mate, long time viewer, first time commenter-( mechanical (HVAC) & gas plumber from Victoria, Aus..... as always great work & awesome content👍🏾 I like the depth of socket that the hammer-driven swage tool provides... but a set of lever- expanders is an absolute MUST! the drill driven version also works nicely too, I’m told..... the Hilmor -type benders that you guys seem to like look like they give a nice bend, they also look a little cumbersome given the dual formers and the the fact that the shoes are removable... but a nice bend nonetheless! Keep up the great work!
Your a genius bender well done mate,.Love your video,s
Class pipe work, videos are great to watch 👍
Great video Peter, keep it up. Great bending the 15mm in one hit. 👍👍
Total class pb well done mate
You are a top bender, impressed.
Thank you mate
That was great skill to do 5 bends live. Phenomenal copper pipe bending. That was stressful, nervous and fun to watch haha.
I do like bends & the challenge of doing more than 2 bends on a run, always great feeling when it works! Like the way once done, trying to fit it in place was tricky, I’ve had that where having done complex series of bends, then it won’t fit round the others! All I’ll say is, “couplers are my friends”!😁
Impressive. Keep it up as I learnt a lot. Thanks
Superb PB! Show off 😊
Smashed it mate, that's top work especially doing it live! 👌🏽
Brilliant. Good work.
Excellent mate 👍🏻
That's amazing work unreal 👏
That was amazing , great to watch picked up some pipe benders the other day as fancied having a go . Ps I am not a gas engineer mainly work in an office 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I started my Gas and plumbing at 50, but I absolutely love it.
Hey how is it going I'm looking to start too reading your comment has motivated me. How did you start course or as a plumbers labourer
Well done! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
First time I've ever enjoyed a bender video.
That’s good to hear
Top Man ..Pete..flexed them guns live...you were short off breath there 💪🏾👌🏾👍🏾
Nice and perfect bends mate 🙂👍🏼
Thanks Fred
Well done 👏 👍
Wow that is neat !!👍
Keeping it real ....Great video
Great video bro thanks alot
Have a well deserved swig el Pete, a master of the craft mon frere.
Merci boocoup
My internet connection improved when you left the pipe stood up!
😂😂😂😂
Love what you do mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 wish I put the time and effort in to that
Extremely Impressive Bending 👍
Thanks lee 🤜🏽🤛🏽
The pipework is definitely more pleasing on the eye 👍
You are my favorite bender
And you are mine 🥰
Nice job mate!
Nice work 👍
To do that live! Hats off to you sir
Spot on and well done PB ...Always good to see a swaging tool in use 👍 but rather an expensive hammer for a heating engineer 😂( Estwing I think ? ) maybe try using it on the side between claw and strike face and small rapid taps like a pneumatic hammer always found it helps ... but still loving your enthusiasm fella
Super impressed.
Wow, this video should be an inspiration to or plumbers all over the world.
He who dares wins!
Spot on mate
Top video love it. I would love to bend the copper pipes like you maybe one day😊
Great video yet again. Amazing how much I understand when you explain it. I hope got knee pads in the old knees lol
👏👏👏👏 excellent work
big balls doing this live! nice one!
Im glad you swaged live. I thought i was just slow at it haha 😄
Amazing video, that's my friend is art with skill.
Very impressive
Keep up the great work
I enjoy it thanks lot
Nice job buddy
followed your guide,fix points ,and spare pipe in the clips,then messure from fixed points ,and bend to the messurement ,worked sweet,before your way ,i made mess,waste pipe ,use do ,one 90 only ,and use fittings ,as not work out how to add 2 or more bends on a pipe,now i know,thanks,save money now on fittings and burning time ,plus less leaks potential ,once i trust my tape messure and use fixed points ,it became a lot simpler ,as cant go wrong ,did forget to turn pipe right way for next bend and i made it wrong ,but i was ,because i was more scared of the bend line ,and forgot of its physical shape on the job,got that learnt now too,i prefer to bend now ,more than add lots fittings,isome places you cant burn gas ,so bend pipe through a hole,round corners and into next room,then carry on ,behind baths too,nasty place to work,so bend most of the run ,on first fix,slide under bath ,tight space,lot spiders,cobwebs,only do hot cold water,never gas ,waste pipe easy ,got friend who is gas safe,corgi ,well you help so many people and doing a great job,teaching ,all over the world,your vid on soldering was exellent too,nice clean solder,fitting,i copy your style too,mine were bit messy ,over solderd,but i wanted it water tight ,but now i know ,solder on the outside ,not help to keep the water in ,only the walls of the joint ,faces,if you ever got time ,could you do a lead pipe join,had staffy bite a lead pipe in out side toilet and leaked badly,teeth marks,some one said can use a lead lock,compression fitting ,not sure ,water is off now ,need old school plumber ,sweet lead
That's absolutely unreal skill.
Brilliant.
Simply amazing.
Good work specially pipe bending
What a bender! 😂 💪 👏🏻
Hahah cheers bry
Best pipe bending skills I’ve seen ❤️
Thankyou, too kind 🙏🏽
Haha I did comment down below on another video that your videos are keeping me going through Ramadan it’s the first day of our fasting so yeh it gives me something to do so thank you 🙏
@@abidh4253 how long do you fast for?
@@PBPlumber so we fast for 30 days no food or water from sunrise till sunset
Artist at work with Pipe bending skill.
It would take me 3 to 4 times longer to do that lol. Excellant work.
Love it
some boy. love it !!!!
Masterclass
Legend.. That's all I can say
Unbelievable man 🙌
Thanks Andrew 🥰
@@PBPlumber aw keep it up man, love watching your stuff on Instagram, hopefully some day i reach your level 😅
I like your thought process. Do you use hard copper or soft annealed copper to bend?
I'm not throwing laurels at ya, but anyone making informative content deserves good feedback. As you said before in one of your videos, "does anyone give a shit anymore!" - reference to shoddy pipework 😂
I have just started an apprenticeship in plumbing at 40 years old. DIY mad and used to be a labourer on sites; I always wanted to do it.. He who dares!!
Driving myself mad trying to bend 22mm without rippling... Any tips?
I have not tried this, but I read about using talcum powder????
Anyway, thanks for the video content.
At least you have the balls to put it out there and not procrastinate 👍
The goat
Wow bud you made that look so easy... only if it was like that for all of us
Amazing! Just a quick question, I was taught at college that swaging copper weakens the copper. We was advised not to do it. Would help out massively if they are talking a load of crap but have you ever had any issues with this in the long run?
Smart bit of pipe bending
Could also heat copper up before swageing anneals it but then for the time it takes to heat up and cool down ya done
Good bends
What skill 🥇✊🏽
With the offset bend you can still bend more and thus shorten the pipe!
If possible, I will completely bend the 5 meter long pipe without couplings !
It looks more professional and beautiful.
I learned this trade at school and also bending lead pipe, what memories ;-) , but it is still little used, nowadays almost everything is pex pipe
Are you rapping in that song? I like the crazy vibes on it bro 🤣🤣
thank you for the video. Amazing explanation. can you post the link where I can find a tool that you have. thanks