Day in the life of a plumber | Boilers and First Fixing

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  • Опубліковано 11 жов 2024

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  • @christianwinter1937
    @christianwinter1937 2 дні тому +1

    Great video, mate. just honest plumbing very rare on utube nowadays

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  День тому

      Thanks for the support mate, I try to keep the videos as real and as honest as I possibly can

  • @peterdawson5115
    @peterdawson5115 День тому +1

    What a days work that was Tom, no one can get on until the plumbers been can they, used to drive me mad, you can only get done what you can, tidy as always, take care 👍🚽

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  20 годин тому

      Thanks for the support as always Peter, it is greatly appreciated

  • @diddywright6165
    @diddywright6165 2 дні тому +1

    Nice work Tom and good content, that’s the trouble with helping people out mate, it’s always you that ends up under pressure, something I’m very familiar with, I often say that I have a good knife to spread myself so thin!

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  День тому

      It's a good saying, I do try my best but you will never keep everyone happy, thanks for the support as always mate

  • @keithbrueton
    @keithbrueton 4 дні тому +2

    Top work Tom, WITH ALL THE PRESSURE YOUR UNDER

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always Keith

  • @shakeyh3565
    @shakeyh3565 4 дні тому +1

    Great video, couldn't agree more about the makita drill,you should look into actually getting the Makita core drill, they are good

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      Makita build solid tools, when I bought the Macrist drill I was told they are the best, It's not proving so but you don't always know until you try, thanks for watching mate

    • @shakeyh3565
      @shakeyh3565 3 дні тому +1

      @@PlumbLikeTom always a pleasure in watching your content, as tradesman every day is a learning day,gives ideas tips and tricks etc , keep up the good work mate 👍🏻

  • @andyfadian
    @andyfadian 4 дні тому +1

    Enjoying this one’s Tom, I hope you have your vans back fully working 🤞. Thanks for all your effort you put in . 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always Andy, it is greatly appreciated

  • @robbinbanks1311
    @robbinbanks1311 4 дні тому +2

    I made my own power flush with few fittings n some flex's that attach to each side of the rad works a treat n saved me hundreds of pounds

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому +1

      Thanks for the support mate, to be honest I reckon that's the best way of flushing a really dirty system. On some combi conversions I connect washing machine hoses onto the boiler jig before I hang the boiler, one on the flow and one on the return and just open the fill loop, it washes all the crap out before hanging the boiler with the mains

    • @robbinbanks1311
      @robbinbanks1311 4 дні тому +1

      @PlumbLikeTom I am a joiner by traid but I also do every other traid also ie plaster build tiling roofing ground works plumbing. I don't touch boiler or anything like that I just do bathroom kitchen and maybe the odd rad so nothing as good as the stuff u do mate keep up the good work mate you teach people like me that are self learned a lot of tips 👍

  • @thomascoyne157
    @thomascoyne157 4 дні тому +1

    Very nice pipe work Tom,people are always pushing the job forward and they don’t stop to think person 👍have a good one see on your next notification cheers 👍👍👍👍👍🙋‍♂️

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always mate, it's always the plumbers that don't get thought about I think

  • @lazylad8544
    @lazylad8544 4 дні тому +2

    Makita tools for me all day. Got a multi tool and a small grinder. Both excellent. And two drills. The compatible batteries are not expensive either. Good work again tom👍👍

    • @Putinspurpleheaded
      @Putinspurpleheaded 4 дні тому +1

      Milwaukee is the 🐕 ⚽️ ⚽️

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always mate, I do rate Makita stuff, I've had some stuff break but after years of solid use, you don't mind replacing stuff if it's been well used

  • @Putinspurpleheaded
    @Putinspurpleheaded 4 дні тому +1

    Be steady tom pal I've been like you in the past and now slowed right down, remember stress levels are irreversible once you have health or heart issues not having a go just don't want it getting to you be careful my friend.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      It has been hard the last couple of weeks, it's just busy but trying to juggle everything is tough, thanks for the support as always

  • @Charles61284
    @Charles61284 4 дні тому +1

    Love that pipe work Tom. True workmanship

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always Charles

  • @jameswilson2899
    @jameswilson2899 4 дні тому +2

    Top work Tom, your always busy

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always James, I try to keep busy

  • @chrisholt2474
    @chrisholt2474 4 дні тому +1

    Hi Tom, looks like you are making some good progress on that job.
    I hate it when expensive tools let you down, when you pay for quality that’s what you should get. I hope the drill gets sorted for you. Have a great week and as always take care Tom. 👍👍👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always Chris, I'm hopeful the drill will get sorted, I don't use it much but it is a time saver when it works, have a great week mate

  • @johnwaby4321
    @johnwaby4321 4 дні тому +1

    Your still very busy Tom ..Well at least you have got that new boiler job finished 👍👍👍.
    Don't you just love those drop onto jobs .always a rush .
    Well at least you have made a good start on it 👍👍👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому +1

      Thanks for the support as always John, it's nice to be busy but it's difficult to juggle everything

  • @TomChapman-wv9iq
    @TomChapman-wv9iq 4 дні тому +3

    10/10 as usual

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always Tom, it is greatly appreciated

  • @d4dek130
    @d4dek130 3 дні тому +1

    Another great video Tom

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always mate, it is greatly appreciated

  • @tonymurff5234
    @tonymurff5234 4 дні тому +1

    That cordless makita model is the best one for coring they take right beaten Tom 😂
    Great video mate
    😎👍🤜

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому

      I love that Makita drill, they seem pretty indestructible, thanks for watching as always Tony

  • @jewelahmed6197
    @jewelahmed6197 4 дні тому +1

    Good one mate. My core drill also broken down middle of the the job, I had to use my sds unfortunately. Lasted 9 months luckily, sent back to marcrist let's whats happen.
    Thanks again for good work mate.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always mate, hopefully mine comes back soon, I don't use it alot but it is brilliant when it works and makes light work of coring

  • @darrenroberts6376
    @darrenroberts6376 3 дні тому +1

    Great video Tom,

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always Darren

  • @martinwright7093
    @martinwright7093 4 дні тому +1

    Good work, Tom. It’s no good when you’re so busy and your tools can’t keep up. I’m on my 2nd Marchrist now. I like the drill but have you looked inside one, the gears are tiny, not really strong enough for the job they have to do.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому

      Thanks for the support Martin, it could well be the gears gone in mine, It hasn't had much use really, I don't use it every day but when It is working it does do a good job. Hopefully it gets fixed, I took it back to my supplier so we will wait and see

  • @peteb3365
    @peteb3365 4 дні тому +1

    can't beat a makita! got an 18v battery saw from 97 had smoke coming out it so many times and its still going,. grab the makita stuff if you can thats made in japan, its next level. the swiss made bosch pro is pretty good...

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always Pete, Makita has always been pretty good for me, you don't mind replacing something when it's had 5 plus years of abuse and wear

    • @peteb3365
      @peteb3365 3 дні тому +1

      @@PlumbLikeTom cough cough, what you abuse a tool ? 🤣🤣🤣

  • @dannywilkins887
    @dannywilkins887 4 дні тому +1

    Nice work Tom👍🏻, any news on the van?

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always Danny, I have it back now, It wasn't as bad as I thought in the end, I have a bit of an update at the end of the next video on Friday

  • @jalenp8461
    @jalenp8461 4 дні тому +5

    In the US love your videos, I’ve been more of a service guy, 2nd year in the trade I’ve always struggled with running pipe and making it look nice and, knowing the takeoffs and allowances. Any tips? Thanks love the content

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому +5

      Thanks for the support mate, I find it's easier to get all my clips on the wall before getting any pipework in, it just help to keep everything straight and level. I try to plan it in my head how it will go, it comes with experience and it does get easier the more you do.

    • @riptiz
      @riptiz 4 дні тому +2

      @@PlumbLikeTomthat’s how we do it in the pipework game. Get supports up and then erect the pipes, makes for nice runs like yours.

    • @joshcampbell4055
      @joshcampbell4055 4 дні тому +1

      Hi Tom enjoyed the video 👍🏼 after flushing the system so you make note on how the system was balanced before or do you start again ? Do you have a certain way you personally do it ?

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому +2

      @@joshcampbell4055 Thanks for the support mate, I tend to start with the upstairs rads closes to the boiler and close them down and just work my way round the system. I keep meaning to show a video of complete system I did and how I balanced it

  • @barryl.2688
    @barryl.2688 4 дні тому +2

    Good video Tom thank you ,how is your building work going?

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always Barry, I've got the roof trusses on site but just need to put them on, I was going to lift them with the tele handler but I might just hire a crane in. I quite enjoy putting roofs on for some reason

  • @pb9926
    @pb9926 4 дні тому +1

    Great video again Tom 👍😎 Shame about that core drill, hope you get your money back.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому +1

      Thanks for the support as always Pb, they are fixing it again, in fairness when it works it is very good, it just keeps breaking.

    • @pb9926
      @pb9926 4 дні тому +1

      @@PlumbLikeTom At least they are reactive to the issue and are acting on it Tom, some companies don't even respond now days. 👍

  • @olympusplumbingheating5027
    @olympusplumbingheating5027 4 дні тому +1

    Tom what was them adapters you used on the mag machine mate I wouldn’t mind a set

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      The filter adaptors I got from adeys website, you can but them individually of in as a set, the ones that fit the micro filters have to bought separate though as these aren't included in the bigger set, thanks for watching

  • @BangAhQre
    @BangAhQre 2 дні тому +1

    The work your do on a daily basis,how different is it to commercial/industrial plumbing? I have an apprenticeship offer for a commercial heating engineer but i dont know to much about bigger scale buildings

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  День тому

      I would defiantly be taking the opportunity mate, I much prefer commercial stuff to domestic, there are a lot of similarities and transferable skills.

    • @BangAhQre
      @BangAhQre День тому +1

      @@PlumbLikeTom okay appreciate it,hopefully i get it mate

  • @Peter-k4d
    @Peter-k4d 4 дні тому +1

    Can you get any attachments for the Vaillant filters?

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      I think you probably can, I will have a look on Adey's website, they do adaptors for most filters, thanks for watching mate

    • @Peter-k4d
      @Peter-k4d 3 дні тому

      @@PlumbLikeTom i did try messaging but no response

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому +1

      @@Peter-k4d I think if they don't make them they are missing a big marketing opportunity, I messaged them a few times as when I bought my unit it was supposed to come with a hose bag, I never received it as it was out of stock, they never did send it out which was a bit disappointing

  • @garylatto4191
    @garylatto4191 4 дні тому +1

    Busy as ever tom , keeps you out of trouble lol, hows the home extension going ? . Tidy work yet again 👏

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому

      Thanks for the support as always Gary, I need to get the roof trusses lifted on, once I get it water tight I can properly crack on with it

  • @grcelectricalsolutions
    @grcelectricalsolutions 4 дні тому +1

    Marcrist core drills are the worst had 3 of them years ago consistently breaking down

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому

      Oh, when I bought this I was told they were the best, thanks for the support mate

  • @asquithea
    @asquithea 4 дні тому +1

    I always find myself irrationally disappointed that you don't do a double bend (e.g. at 12:20). I'm sure it's a complete waste of your time as a professional plumber since you'd have to solder a fitting either way, but it just feels like it would be more elegant with two bends instead of a bend and an elbow.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  3 дні тому +1

      It probably would have looked nicer with a double bend, sometimes it's quicker as well to bend everything, thanks for watching mate

  • @SuperWayneyb
    @SuperWayneyb 4 дні тому +1

    🤘😎🤘🫖☕️🍪🍰🎥👍👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 дні тому +1

      Thanks for the support as always Wayne, it is greatly appreciated mate 👍

    • @SuperWayneyb
      @SuperWayneyb 4 дні тому +1

      @@PlumbLikeTom Great video as always 👍👍