I'm a licensed plumber in Kentucky. It's interesting to see different ways of doing a job. When I started plumbing the guy teaching me told me "there are dozens of ways to plumb a house correctly, and thousands of ways to plumb a house wrong". And he was very much right. Plumbing truly is an art. I enjoy watching a proficient artist (like the guy in this video) at work.
plumbing contractor so cal myself I can always nit pick but it looks good Ive been out of house plumbing awhile but plumbed many homes custom and tract. Its great to have a guy helping too cutting pipe and blocks big help Scott
I'm from Kentucky too. (About 30 minutes West of Louisville) I wanted to watch this video to learn the first part of installing my own septic system. I live in a house that was built in 1947 and all the clay pipes are busted that were put in 75 years ago. It's my parents house and they're too cheap to fix it right. Me and my spouse called the health department after dealing with raw sewage backing up in the yard for 10 years and begging them to fix the problem.(health inspector came out and agreed that there was a problem.) They paid a guy they know around $500 install a 20 foot section of pipe because they don't want to spent the $15K to do it right. (basically it was a dog and pony show) Somehow the guy that installed the pipe has connections because he paid the inspector off and our waste drain pipes still get clogged up after a big rain. I guess if you have a lot of money you can get away with about anything you want to.
I am so glad a viral video on how to use a 2x4 to jack up a garage door header found it's way to my recommend videos. This series is everything I hoped it would be and so much more. EC is by far the best channel on UA-cam.
Man! I was the same way! I needed one more, which was his circular saw how to video. I was hooked and have watched countless hours of his videos. Pros like these are goldmines for great info for the average Joe.
What he has to say about younger tradespeople overspecializing is all too true. It's all too easy to spend your entire apprenticeship in one thing; a carpenter that only does finish carpentry installs, or rough work forming, or perhaps a plumber doing new homes or commercial buildings, or an electrician that only has experience in an industrial setting. You get to be very good at a few things, but it doesn't make you a very well rounded tradesperson or craftsman.
@@ryanthomas2472 Nah. Its is more that he knows what he is doing. When you have 20 years experience and can sling a saw as well as him you can do it the same way. Its like the old saying, measure twice cut once. Well the pros don't do that, they eyeball it from across the room and cut the next three pieces. But that is terrible advice for someone who is just learning.
You don't pay a plumber to put fittings together or connect pipes. you pay em for the 15 or 20 years of experience and knowledge of the code they bring onto your site
@@FJB2020 Where I live you pay a licenced plumber to do a job so that you're covered by your insurance and their insurance. If you DIY and it causes damage to your property, the insurance company won't pay your damages. If you use a licenced plumber, the insurance company will pay your property damages and the plumber (or plumbing company) have to fix the plumbing problem free of charge. For small jobs, like replacing one or two fittings, *possibly*, you can DIY it. For bigger jobs, licensed plumbers generally can do it faster and have the right parts and equipment to do the job. I'd recommend not to DIY anything to do with the wastewater system.
@@julesverneinoz Where I live, if you have more than 10 acres, you do not need to have a licensed anything and from what I have seen, the "pros" around here don't know how to pipe... I have always done my own work and will continue to do so as most plumbing is extremely easy...
@@FJB2020 Ah yes. The laws and requirements do differ. Home Insurance clauses generally will follow the most restrictive law or exclude the item from insurance coverage. In my state (Vic, Australia) plumbing has to be done by a licensed plumber for insurance purposes (either home insurance or the plumber's). We don't have 'pros', they're either licenced and have insurance or they don't. It's mainly to cover yourself and any surrounding properties from the potential damage caused by the work done. In terms of whether one actually uses a licensed plumber or DIY in RL, it all depends on confidence, the type of plumbing you're taking on (gas pipework is also a 'plumbing' stream where I am) and how much risk you're willing to take on.
I definitely enjoyed this episode. I'm a 3rd generation plumber from here in Michigan. I've been plumbing since I was a child. I've generally been disappointed in plumbing aspects of renovation shows. They never seem to accurately depict real world plumbing. This episode really accurately captured what real-world, good plumbing looks like and how it functions. 👍 Another note, my dad has worn the exact same watch my entire life lol. Keep up the good work
That series should never be on TV. The executives of any TV channel would edit the living crap out of it and rip it's soul out, and then mix it with pointless product placement and advertising.
Please keep every professional a chance to show their skills and talk about their trade. I say regularly any professional is always worth watching and hearing from. It is what brought me to your channel and what keeps me coming back. Thank you for bringing me into this world.
Another great video....and finally one I feel qualified to comment on, being an old plumber. It was great to watch your plumber work his craft, a true professional making it look easy. One hundred years ago they may have used lead pipe and bends which would have been 'pulled' out of a sheet of lead using 'dollies' and wiped at the joints. When I was apprenticed my boss explained how they pulled a long radius 4" bend out of a sheet of lead which connected to the pan. One part of the sanitary plumbing which may have been good for your audience to understand is the importance of vents in maintaining pressure equalization in the sanitary system and keeping the fixture water traps in place. Well done on a great series of videos.
I've been plumbing residential and commercial for 19 years in California and I enjoyed Phil's plumbing work👌🏽. I was fortunate to learned from old school plumbers that were willing to share their knowledge and the small details that cut my learning curve immensely.
My very first job while still in high school was a second pair of hands for the city plumber. We only had one. I probably cut an threaded a mile or more of galvanized pipe and snaked out about the same in sewer pipe. Your friend Phill reminds me of my easy going plumber and brings back many wonderful memories, thank Phill for me for being apart of your video. I was amazed many many years later just how much I had learned that other people had no clue about.
Hi, Great plumber, great video! I started plumbing as a little squirt, much like your plumber. I could run in a crawl space, bring the wrong fitting/tool, run back with the correct one, faster than Dad could crawl. I roughed in my first bathroom at age twelve. Did plumbing and tin knocker's apprenticeships in high school college and graduate school. Then worked as an industrial mathematician for forty years. I still do my own plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. I tell inspectors that if they like my work, blame my father. If they have a problem with it, then I failed to do something he taught me and blame me. It's rare that I don't get a compliment on my work; that's a credit to Dad and the other skilled tradesmen around whom I worked. My father was from a generation of tradesmen that demanded that even work that would be hidden in walls SHALL be plumb, square, level, parallel, and/or uniformly graded as required. If the work was visible, then even greater perfection was required. These tradesmen took the "neat and workmanlike" part of the code very seriously. I see so little work in the trades that meets the standards of these "old timers" that when I do, it is worthy of remark. Your plumber meets that standard. I was recently in the basement of a friend's custom home. The plumbing and radiant heating system was a work of art; it would not have been out of place at M.O.M.A. Even with purple primer, there wasn't a drip or run of primer/glue anywhere. There was exactly an 1/8" margin of purple primer showing from every fitting. Absolutely perfect. Solder joints were perfect: exactly the correct amount of solder - no drips nor runs. I always find it interesting what is allowed and not allowed by local variants to the various codes. As an example, in my jurisdiction, the inspector demands to see purple primer on PVC pipe. Because of this, most plumbers in this jurisdiction use ABS -- one step glue joints. But, then you see "woopies" in the DWV system, because the DWV pipe "took a set" from being in the sun either in the supply chain or on the job site. Clearly your jurisdiction doesn't require primer/cleaner if the "correct" glue is used. We can't hang DWV piping with metal strap (it must be plastic or plastic hangers), clearly you can. The code pretty much universally requires that DWV piping be supported as you did: blocking on top, strapped on the bottom. Yet, I rarely see the blocking on the top of the pipe. If one uses the blocking on top, it is almost trivial to set the grade properly, as we see you and your plumber doing. Nice job! I've never worked with a general/framing contractor that was willing to pause framing for the "ease" of the plumber or other trades people. Doing the rough-in without the deck installed is so much easier than crawling everywhere. And, I think, in general results in a better, neater job. Thanks & Best Regards, Gottfried
Nice work. Im a 4th year plumbing apprentice and everyday I learn there's more to learn. The smallest 10 second trick can make hours of difference. Keep protecting the health of our nation! ✊
I am not a plumber but have worked for the company of the PVC fittings you installed in this video for almost 20 years it is always interesting seeing where and how the different parts are used. Thanks for doing the videos of this build all of the videos so far have been educational and entertaining.
As a DIYer, found your video very interesting, even though not planning to build my own home. Just by watching it, picked up small but valuable info on plumbing protocols etc. Thanks for your video n look forward to your next one.
As a General contractor this is outstanding. Plumbers are a pain in the ass. Love the way you set the grade. I would do that for plumbers and they would still screw it up. Great job man. Love the suspenders too. My daughter hates mine. I am gonna show this to all my subs and explain to these young-ins...this is how you DING AND DONG! Great Chemistry!
Hey so I am a 25 year old guy who did some blacksmithing on some farrier equipment that the barn my gf's horses were at had. I havnt done any in 3 or 4 years because I dont have access to that equipment anymore but have been wanting to do it again. Watched your hammer like a blacksmith video on Friday night, and googled to see if there was any groups in my area and happened to find one I didnt know about having a hammer in on Saturday that I went too. Turns out putting a hammer down for awhile didnt do much for my skills but man it felt good to smith again and for the first time in a coal forge. Ive been watching your videos for several years, at least before the spec house was announced. I dont comment much, but you have definitly been getting better and better at making videos, both in shooting/ editing but also just being on screen. Thanks for doing all the different things you do on here. It really inspires me to make stuff. (as hard as that is in an apartment)
I appreciate your plumber explaining why it needs to be at least 1/4 per foot. as a younger person people never explain why when teaching. It gets frustrating.
Code in Wisconsin is minimum 1/8 inch per foot for 3 inch pipe up to 8 inch. 1/4 inch ppf 2 inch and under. Too much pitch can be bad too because the water can leave solids behind. Especially with the newer water efficient fixtures. Larger size pipe is flatter so the water spreads out and fails to carry waste.
God... I love this channel... Even after being in the trades for over 25 years, I know I'm going to learn something every time you guys publish a video.... So I thank you for that...
I always found the plumbers to be some of the easiest guys to get along with on site. It’s funny how the personalities of the different construction crafts generally seems to be consistent from job to job. You mentioned that Phil was a funny guy and this is definitely consistent with the plumbers I’ve met in my career. I always found that if I was in the mood for a laugh, I’d go sit with the plumbers at lunch time. Of all the trades, plumbers always seemed to be a group of good, fun loving guys. And somewhat prone to a few good natured practical jokes from time to time. 🤜🤛
You sure know how to choose the best tradesmen in every trade of your build you are one lucky guy surrounded by such skilled and dedicated pepole, keep safe guys and thankyou for a great informative series.
I appreciate the feel of this video. I'm a veteran tile installer of 27yrs. My trade has become as much my identity as being a father and husband. It's nice to see tradesman, work with gratitude and humility, as well as skill.
This is so cool, I really liked thinking about how the coefficient of friction decreasing as technology improved materials over the years led to relaxing in the code of angles required. And like you said, we're so fortunate to be alive at a time where we have such great technology. Young people lament at the problems left in the world, plastics in the ocean etc., and there certainly are problems that need attention, but it's important to remember that that's a leftover problem after technology solved 99 others, and this is great progress
When I was about to say “someone give a deburring tool to Phill” he starts speaking about that. I take my hat off sir and I know years and years of experience don’t even compare with new fancy tools. All the best!
Thank You Scott, for sharing your thoughts, insights and skills. It is truly a pleasure listening to you and a privilege to receive all you share. You remind me so much of my late Dad, I learnt so much from him too. Keep up the fantastic work you do. Take care and God bless.
I'm a young trades guy and let me tell you, my admiration for these guys is taller than the buildings they build. When you get a guy who knows the trade so well he can crack a joke about how he forgot 90% of what he learned, who says he can't compete with young crews that bang out jobs just to get a check because he has to think about how the system will perform 20 years down the road.. that's humility man, that's not only the kind of guy who can do a job that stands the test of time, that's the kind of guy that makes the world a better place. That's who I want to learn from, who I aspire to be like.
Really appreciate these in depth plumbing videos, seeing Phil's way of working gives me ideas on how to do things out of my comfort zone. Learned a few new things with a doubt.
“Do as I say not as I do” great advice, but your experience shows that you know and you have found the things that work for you. Thank your for the great work.
We are master tradesman,,, passing the trades. It takes decades, respect , and helping pass the trades,. I'm learning every video you present,,,, at 60,,,,, thank you,,,I'm still learning,,,, swinging a hammer,,,, AWESOME
You know a guy has experience when he, KNOWS his time is better spent within his trade, than in trades he "knows". A lot of people are a "Jack of all trades", but really are "a master of none". Great to see a true professional! Love the series.
A plumber once told me he learned 3 main things throughout his career. 1. Water runs downhill 2. Never undervalue a change of clothes. 3. Never stick your fingers in your mouth😂
Greetings from england. It is nice to see how different the work is over there everything is done so different. Love the videos and appreciate the knowledge. Keep it up.
@@maleficentcop2752 builders wear tool belts, we don't have crawl spaces, all our pipework is underground. We use mm not inches, our electric is 240v, we don't use lumber we use timber, we don't say mud, we say cement or concrete or plaster for walls. Are codes seem to be much more stricter, 😂😂 oh yeah we spell words with silent letters such as knives,knobs,colour. Oh yeah, one thing I love is that you take pride in your tools and materials being made locally or in your country.
MeNtAlMoUsE "WE...." the USA have moved into the 21 century !!! Sorry you Limeys are stuck in the 19th century...clinging to your history/heritage !!!!! SAD !!!!
I wish a lot of young people would watch these videos just so they could get reacquainted with with the proper use of their mother tongue. Excellent articulation of all the whys and wherefores of a very informative and interesting set of house building topics!
Franklin Prichard I used one for the first time to drill out two big holes in a sidewalk for a metal railing I stick welded up myself, and it wasn't too bad. Messy job but pretty safe since I had a 260 lb gorilla standing on top to hold it down.
I can see that far more knowledge comes from the service side of the trade. But i don't think I would be the technician I am today without my years in new construction and remodels.
I think Matt Risinger talks about doing repairs and remodels teaching him all the ways that a house can be messed up when its first built, and the issues that can result. Of course, my old house, we had a pipe burst. And the plumbing company asked if they could bring all the apprentices by, because they didn't know the next time they would be able to show them a true old style lead piping system like I had. This... did not make my wife feel great.
It's true, every apprentice should start in service and repairs . I learned more doing that from some very good journeyman than you will ever learn behind a desk.Going on a job and having to figure out what's wrong and being able to fix it it the most satisfying thing. 55 year retired M.P.
The wisdom this guy shares is undervalued. I have seen to many DIYers (including myself) tackle every project of a build by themselves and make horrible mistakes costing way to much money and grief. Get an expert and work with them if you want to learn and save money. Do it yourself if you want you waste money and swear at your kids.
This is what UA-cam was made for. What a great resource.
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Im a home inspector and I use your analogy like the 11 yo building a fort. I often use a young boy building a fort in crawl areas thats so spot on. So you realize when we were kids thats what we did. I love your basic explanations you have a knak I am most appreciated by clients and realtors for that one overall reason. Where I am if your septic needs X amount percentage to repair you have to hook to sewer
Enjoyed this one Scott. From an mostly retired master plumber that ran his own buisness for 33 years its always fun to see how others approach their work. I have seen a lot of changes in our industry over that time and know it will continue to evolve. I loved the experience and was never sorry I went into that phase of construction.
Exciting to this woman! I learned a lot from this video. I dont have the luxury of the wonderful experienced plumber you have. No budget for it. I am doing a complete plumbing rough in in my small home that we paid $12,000 cash for. Actually I am doing all the work almost alone. Complete new joists in kitchen and bathroom..homes plumbing system cause damage to all of them. I am almost done replacing those and fixing damage in the wall as well. My first time doing this, im 42 and have never worked so hard in my life. Very grateful for all the people like yourself who take the time to teach me. Its like your there with me helping.
Sir like usual, it’s a pleasure to watch you work and especially your explaining of the work and the right way of doing the particular job at hand. Great work sir.
Thank you for illuminating such a critical component of the construction process. 99% of homeowners take this for granted and will never understand why "things" are done a certain way and why you should not mess with it down the road. I live in a home (1952) that is filled with cast iron waste pipe. I dread the day when I have to dig and replace any of it. One bonus of cast iron in the walls is that it is very quiet. Cheers!!
Wonder how many are actually licensed plumbers or licensed inspector? I happen to be licensed to inspect by the state I live in, but I still learn from these videos. EC is the best
I've been watching your spec house video since episode 1 and I've learned so much. I've been out of the trades for about 12 years but I always enjoy seeing the pro's come in and knock out all the work. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos. But with all the time you're spending on the spec house, videos and other aspects of your business, I sure hope you're spending quality time with family and friends to find the optimal work/life balance. Thanks for being one of the best channels on UA-cam!
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Your knowledge and experience are well conveyed to those of us who are a bit short on both. Thank you for all you share!
What a rewarding feeling doing all this and more... And when you look at it when it's all finished? Wow! Especially if you're building your own house... 20 to 30 years down the road, you are still feeling that satisfaction of knowing you built this home that you raised your family in... thank you for this...
A good trick (Me as a plumber here) use a hole saw that's the same diameter as the pipe and drill holes in the 2x4 or 2x6 every say 12 then 13" and then 14" center kind of like what he was doing at 3:19 but instead of cutting it you're using a hole saw then the pipe fits perfect into the wood and also stays strapped nicely
I am loving this series. Not only am I learning a lot from this channel on how to do the work of building my house myself. I am learning a lot about what to look for in the tradesman that I hire to do the work that I don't have the skill or frankly patience to do.
I come from a construction family. My dad and one of his brothers were plumbers. I helped dad off and on in the '50s and '60s. So I relate best to galvanized, iron and copper pipes. I used dad's Ridgid pipe machine a lot. And I hand threaded a lot of galvanized pipe. In fact I still enjoy tap and die sets. But later I marked and cruised timber, did a little logging, and eventually divided my time between arbor and mortuary work. So: It's been enjoyable, useful and constructive. But I knew I was waaaay behind in plumbing knowledge. I remember reaming galvanized pipe. Now I know why. I have helped a bit with plastic, but didn't know why I had to do some things. All that to say why I was glued to this video. The review was good, the new stuff even better. And I like your plumber. By the way, my dad sometimes wore bib overalls. Prevents "plumber's butt".
These videos just give me the sense of peace,thinking back when I done a lot of renovation to old house's restoring them back to good condition in the 70's . and starting from a wooded area to house completed turn key for the onwer's. Thanks for having these videos for all to enjoy, and well spoken narration. again . Thank You
There is really something special about this channel. It gets me in a relaxed state while learning at the same time.
This channel helps me on days when I’m having a lot of anxieties.
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I'm a licensed plumber in Kentucky. It's interesting to see different ways of doing a job. When I started plumbing the guy teaching me told me "there are dozens of ways to plumb a house correctly, and thousands of ways to plumb a house wrong". And he was very much right.
Plumbing truly is an art. I enjoy watching a proficient artist (like the guy in this video) at work.
Plumbing is both an art and a science.
plumbing contractor so cal myself I can always nit pick but it looks good Ive been out of house plumbing awhile but plumbed many homes custom and tract. Its great to have a guy helping too cutting pipe and blocks big help Scott
I'm from Kentucky too. (About 30 minutes West of Louisville) I wanted to watch this video to learn the first part of installing my own septic system. I live in a house that was built in 1947 and all the clay pipes are busted that were put in 75 years ago. It's my parents house and they're too cheap to fix it right. Me and my spouse called the health department after dealing with raw sewage backing up in the yard for 10 years and begging them to fix the problem.(health inspector came out and agreed that there was a problem.) They paid a guy they know around $500 install a 20 foot section of pipe because they don't want to spent the $15K to do it right. (basically it was a dog and pony show) Somehow the guy that installed the pipe has connections because he paid the inspector off and our waste drain pipes still get clogged up after a big rain. I guess if you have a lot of money you can get away with about anything you want to.
I am so glad a viral video on how to use a 2x4 to jack up a garage door header found it's way to my recommend videos. This series is everything I hoped it would be and so much more.
EC is by far the best channel on UA-cam.
Curt White well put
That same video is what hooked me
same here
Yeah, that's right. That was the first one of his vids I watched, and that was a couple years ago. It stuck with me.
Man! I was the same way! I needed one more, which was his circular saw how to video. I was hooked and have watched countless hours of his videos. Pros like these are goldmines for great info for the average Joe.
Thanks for not having a ton of ads in the middle of your videos!
Lpc C I agree
Thank the 1500+ Patreons that contribute so you don't have to watch ads. :)
@@bradley3549 YES!!!!! Thank you to our supporters!!!!!
@@bradley3549 This is one of the very few channels on youtube that I think totally deserves it (and that you get the value back from).
"Good enough for the girls I go out with".. spoken like a true plumber! :D
Lmao@ I'm a framer and use that shit!!!
@@mats852 Who doesn't know AvE. The man is writing a book on what not to say in an office.
"Looks good from my house "
Thank you! I could've watched and listened to your plumber for a couple hours. A real craftsman.
I agree, so much great information he has, and I love learning new things.
What he has to say about younger tradespeople overspecializing is all too true. It's all too easy to spend your entire apprenticeship in one thing; a carpenter that only does finish carpentry installs, or rough work forming, or perhaps a plumber doing new homes or commercial buildings, or an electrician that only has experience in an industrial setting. You get to be very good at a few things, but it doesn't make you a very well rounded tradesperson or craftsman.
Terrible job to say the least... This fella is NOT a plumbing craftsmen..
fred johnson care to elaborate on that a little more? What’s your credibility?
@@ryanthomas2472 Nah. Its is more that he knows what he is doing. When you have 20 years experience and can sling a saw as well as him you can do it the same way.
Its like the old saying, measure twice cut once. Well the pros don't do that, they eyeball it from across the room and cut the next three pieces. But that is terrible advice for someone who is just learning.
Your videos remind me of the grandfather I lost. Thank you for being who you are!
I like this plumber. "I've forgotten 90% of what I learned" lmao
I literally laughed out loud at that one! I feel his pain!
Its the glue speaking 🤣
You don't pay a plumber to put fittings together or connect pipes. you pay em for the 15 or 20 years of experience and knowledge of the code they bring onto your site
Hope you don't end up paying more later. Knowledge can delay and mitigate catastrophe if not prevent it all together.
Luckily all the correct information is online and you can do it yourself, correctly, for pennies on the dollar...
@@FJB2020 Where I live you pay a licenced plumber to do a job so that you're covered by your insurance and their insurance. If you DIY and it causes damage to your property, the insurance company won't pay your damages. If you use a licenced plumber, the insurance company will pay your property damages and the plumber (or plumbing company) have to fix the plumbing problem free of charge.
For small jobs, like replacing one or two fittings, *possibly*, you can DIY it. For bigger jobs, licensed plumbers generally can do it faster and have the right parts and equipment to do the job. I'd recommend not to DIY anything to do with the wastewater system.
@@julesverneinoz Where I live, if you have more than 10 acres, you do not need to have a licensed anything and from what I have seen, the "pros" around here don't know how to pipe... I have always done my own work and will continue to do so as most plumbing is extremely easy...
@@FJB2020 Ah yes. The laws and requirements do differ. Home Insurance clauses generally will follow the most restrictive law or exclude the item from insurance coverage.
In my state (Vic, Australia) plumbing has to be done by a licensed plumber for insurance purposes (either home insurance or the plumber's). We don't have 'pros', they're either licenced and have insurance or they don't. It's mainly to cover yourself and any surrounding properties from the potential damage caused by the work done.
In terms of whether one actually uses a licensed plumber or DIY in RL, it all depends on confidence, the type of plumbing you're taking on (gas pipework is also a 'plumbing' stream where I am) and how much risk you're willing to take on.
The plumber was by far the most interesting pal youve ever had here on the channel. I love him already!
Dusting and his concrete finish crew are also monsters check out those videos
Hilarious when the Plumber says "good enough for the girls I go with". Great video!
Good enough for government work.
Thanks to Phil for imparting some wisdom.
Plumber, "Do as I say, not as I do"
Works in all trades.
The view from this house looks incredible! Such a beautiful area.
Of all the things I love about this channel, I love the respect you give to those folks you bring in the most.
Scott, your plumber is a MASTER plumber - nothing beats experience combined with a commitment to quality. 👌👌👌👏👏👏👏
I definitely enjoyed this episode. I'm a 3rd generation plumber from here in Michigan. I've been plumbing since I was a child. I've generally been disappointed in plumbing aspects of renovation shows. They never seem to accurately depict real world plumbing. This episode really accurately captured what real-world, good plumbing looks like and how it functions. 👍 Another note, my dad has worn the exact same watch my entire life lol. Keep up the good work
Wow, your plumber friend is really something!
Yes he is!!!
This is such a fantastic channel. This is what should be on TV.
This is what "This Old House" should really be...
That series should never be on TV. The executives of any TV channel would edit the living crap out of it and rip it's soul out, and then mix it with pointless product placement and advertising.
Phil seems like such a great guy and has that calm confidence in his craft that makes all the difference.
Been a general contractor myself for over 42 years now. Just love your videos. Thank you
so much for making them. Very enjoyable. GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
Please keep every professional a chance to show their skills and talk about their trade. I say regularly any professional is always worth watching and hearing from. It is what brought me to your channel and what keeps me coming back. Thank you for bringing me into this world.
Aaaaahh! My weekly dose of E.C. and the spec house... nice!
Another great video....and finally one I feel qualified to comment on, being an old plumber. It was great to watch your plumber work his craft, a true professional making it look easy. One hundred years ago they may have used lead pipe and bends which would have been 'pulled' out of a sheet of lead using 'dollies' and wiped at the joints. When I was apprenticed my boss explained how they pulled a long radius 4" bend out of a sheet of lead which connected to the pan. One part of the sanitary plumbing which may have been good for your audience to understand is the importance of vents in maintaining pressure equalization in the sanitary system and keeping the fixture water traps in place. Well done on a great series of videos.
I've been plumbing residential and commercial for 19 years in California and I enjoyed Phil's plumbing work👌🏽. I was fortunate to learned from old school plumbers that were willing to share their knowledge and the small details that cut my learning curve immensely.
Best way to wake up. Watching a new episode of E.C.😁🛁🚿🚽🚰🍑🍑🍑
Emoji story FTW
My very first job while still in high school was a second pair of hands for the city plumber. We only had one. I probably cut an threaded a mile or more of galvanized pipe and snaked out about the same in sewer pipe. Your friend Phill reminds me of my easy going plumber and brings back many wonderful memories, thank Phill for me for being apart of your video. I was amazed many many years later just how much I had learned that other people had no clue about.
Probably the best plumbing video I’ve seen so far. Thank you👍🏼
Phil and Mike are great - helped our family solve many problems over the years. Thanks for featuring them!
The Bob Ross of construction!! So soothing to watch!
Phil seems like a great guy to work with.
he is the best
Hi, Great plumber, great video! I started plumbing as a little squirt, much like your plumber. I could run in a crawl space, bring the wrong fitting/tool, run back with the correct one, faster than Dad could crawl. I roughed in my first bathroom at age twelve. Did plumbing and tin knocker's apprenticeships in high school college and graduate school. Then worked as an industrial mathematician for forty years. I still do my own plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. I tell inspectors that if they like my work, blame my father. If they have a problem with it, then I failed to do something he taught me and blame me. It's rare that I don't get a compliment on my work; that's a credit to Dad and the other skilled tradesmen around whom I worked.
My father was from a generation of tradesmen that demanded that even work that would be hidden in walls SHALL be plumb, square, level, parallel, and/or uniformly graded as required. If the work was visible, then even greater perfection was required. These tradesmen took the "neat and workmanlike" part of the code very seriously. I see so little work in the trades that meets the standards of these "old timers" that when I do, it is worthy of remark. Your plumber meets that standard. I was recently in the basement of a friend's custom home. The plumbing and radiant heating system was a work of art; it would not have been out of place at M.O.M.A. Even with purple primer, there wasn't a drip or run of primer/glue anywhere. There was exactly an 1/8" margin of purple primer showing from every fitting. Absolutely perfect. Solder joints were perfect: exactly the correct amount of solder - no drips nor runs.
I always find it interesting what is allowed and not allowed by local variants to the various codes. As an example, in my jurisdiction, the inspector demands to see purple primer on PVC pipe. Because of this, most plumbers in this jurisdiction use ABS -- one step glue joints. But, then you see "woopies" in the DWV system, because the DWV pipe "took a set" from being in the sun either in the supply chain or on the job site. Clearly your jurisdiction doesn't require primer/cleaner if the "correct" glue is used. We can't hang DWV piping with metal strap (it must be plastic or plastic hangers), clearly you can. The code pretty much universally requires that DWV piping be supported as you did: blocking on top, strapped on the bottom. Yet, I rarely see the blocking on the top of the pipe. If one uses the blocking on top, it is almost trivial to set the grade properly, as we see you and your plumber doing. Nice job!
I've never worked with a general/framing contractor that was willing to pause framing for the "ease" of the plumber or other trades people. Doing the rough-in without the deck installed is so much easier than crawling everywhere. And, I think, in general results in a better, neater job.
Thanks & Best Regards,
Gottfried
One of the many subs that are taken for granted... until something goes wrong.
Nice work. Im a 4th year plumbing apprentice and everyday I learn there's more to learn. The smallest 10 second trick can make hours of difference. Keep protecting the health of our nation! ✊
I am not a plumber but have worked for the company of the PVC fittings you installed in this video for almost 20 years it is always interesting seeing where and how the different parts are used. Thanks for doing the videos of this build all of the videos so far have been educational and entertaining.
The plumber was a joy to watch. A skilled craftsman.
So much respect for tradesmen like this.
That's one honest plumber. Love that guy
Scott, this plumber is tops. Please find ways to bring him back! 🤣
My dad plumbed my house 35 years ago, before he passed, no problems yet. Good to have a plumber you can trust.
As a DIYer, found your video very interesting, even though not planning to build my own home.
Just by watching it, picked up small but valuable info on plumbing protocols etc.
Thanks for your video n look forward to your next one.
That's great!
Just because you watch a video on plumbing doesn't make you a Plumber
So dont be a cheap ass buy once cry once
As a General contractor this is outstanding. Plumbers are a pain in the ass. Love the way you set the grade. I would do that for plumbers and they would still screw it up. Great job man. Love the suspenders too. My daughter hates mine.
I am gonna show this to all my subs and explain to these young-ins...this is how you DING AND DONG! Great Chemistry!
Hey so I am a 25 year old guy who did some blacksmithing on some farrier equipment that the barn my gf's horses were at had. I havnt done any in 3 or 4 years because I dont have access to that equipment anymore but have been wanting to do it again.
Watched your hammer like a blacksmith video on Friday night, and googled to see if there was any groups in my area and happened to find one I didnt know about having a hammer in on Saturday that I went too. Turns out putting a hammer down for awhile didnt do much for my skills but man it felt good to smith again and for the first time in a coal forge.
Ive been watching your videos for several years, at least before the spec house was announced. I dont comment much, but you have definitly been getting better and better at making videos, both in shooting/ editing but also just being on screen. Thanks for doing all the different things you do on here. It really inspires me to make stuff. (as hard as that is in an apartment)
CutTimeBrony your a young man save your money work hard and learn all you can. Your turn will come and it will be a masterpiece.
I appreciate your plumber explaining why it needs to be at least 1/4 per foot. as a younger person people never explain why when teaching. It gets frustrating.
Code in Wisconsin is minimum 1/8 inch per foot for 3 inch pipe up to 8 inch. 1/4 inch ppf 2 inch and under. Too much pitch can be bad too because the water can leave solids behind. Especially with the newer water efficient fixtures. Larger size pipe is flatter so the water spreads out and fails to carry waste.
2 and a half years in the trades I have realized most tradesmen aren't teachers haha.
@@brandonknight4945 very true
You never want the tide to out run the boat.
Can we get a Cy Swan style interview with Phil? That man is a treasure...I could listen to him for hours.
I learned more in the 30 seconds your plumber spoke than I have all week! Thanks
God... I love this channel... Even after being in the trades for over 25 years, I know I'm going to learn something every time you guys publish a video.... So I thank you for that...
I always found the plumbers to be some of the easiest guys to get along with on site. It’s funny how the personalities of the different construction crafts generally seems to be consistent from job to job. You mentioned that Phil was a funny guy and this is definitely consistent with the plumbers I’ve met in my career. I always found that if I was in the mood for a laugh, I’d go sit with the plumbers at lunch time. Of all the trades, plumbers always seemed to be a group of good, fun loving guys. And somewhat prone to a few good natured practical jokes from time to time.
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Psid...
Your observations of plumbers reminds me of my dad... before his first drink after work. Then all bets were off.
Awesome video, thanks for sharing and allowing us to meet your Plumber.
You sure know how to choose the best tradesmen in every trade of your build you are one lucky guy surrounded by such skilled and dedicated pepole, keep safe guys and thankyou for a great informative series.
I appreciate the feel of this video. I'm a veteran tile installer of 27yrs. My trade has become as much my identity as being a father and husband. It's nice to see tradesman, work with gratitude and humility, as well as skill.
Logically explained. A real master professor.
This is so cool, I really liked thinking about how the coefficient of friction decreasing as technology improved materials over the years led to relaxing in the code of angles required. And like you said, we're so fortunate to be alive at a time where we have such great technology. Young people lament at the problems left in the world, plastics in the ocean etc., and there certainly are problems that need attention, but it's important to remember that that's a leftover problem after technology solved 99 others, and this is great progress
I been around a bit and this guy is one of the best! Your lucky to know such good people
When I was about to say “someone give a deburring tool to Phill” he starts speaking about that. I take my hat off sir and I know years and years of experience don’t even compare with new fancy tools. All the best!
Thank You Scott, for sharing your thoughts, insights and skills. It is truly a pleasure listening to you and a privilege to receive all you share. You remind me so much of my late Dad, I learnt so much from him too. Keep up the fantastic work you do. Take care and God bless.
I'm a young trades guy and let me tell you, my admiration for these guys is taller than the buildings they build. When you get a guy who knows the trade so well he can crack a joke about how he forgot 90% of what he learned, who says he can't compete with young crews that bang out jobs just to get a check because he has to think about how the system will perform 20 years down the road.. that's humility man, that's not only the kind of guy who can do a job that stands the test of time, that's the kind of guy that makes the world a better place. That's who I want to learn from, who I aspire to be like.
Another great episode! I'm an electrician in New Zealand (well a bit of a lineman now) so I love seeing how you folks over there do things.
There’s a lot of different codes state to state, even down to the county.
Really appreciate these in depth plumbing videos, seeing Phil's way of working gives me ideas on how to do things out of my comfort zone. Learned a few new things with a doubt.
Great series, mandatory viewing for the young apprentices.
“Do as I say not as I do” great advice, but your experience shows that you know and you have found the things that work for you. Thank your for the great work.
You are blessed to be surrounded with such great tradesmen. Great video
We are master tradesman,,, passing the trades. It takes decades, respect , and helping pass the trades,. I'm learning every video you present,,,, at 60,,,,, thank you,,,I'm still learning,,,, swinging a hammer,,,, AWESOME
Thanks for all the videos btw.
The grandpa many of us never had.
Or had and lost.
It's just great to see conscientious professional doing the job the right way.
This is high quality content! Thank you for you hard work.
You know a guy has experience when he, KNOWS his time is better spent within his trade, than in trades he "knows". A lot of people are a "Jack of all trades", but really are "a master of none".
Great to see a true professional! Love the series.
A plumber once told me he learned 3 main things throughout his career.
1. Water runs downhill
2. Never undervalue a change of clothes.
3. Never stick your fingers in your mouth😂
4. Paydays on Friday
Actually it's Poop runs downhill, colds on the right, hots on the left and don't chew your finger nails, LoL
@@leemitchell3020 I was gonna correct him but you beat me to it lol.
@@leemitchell3020 The way I always heard it was, Hot on the left, cold on the right and shit doesn't go uphill.
My grandpa that was a plumber always said crap runs down hill, dont chew your fingernails and payday is friday
It's guys like Phil that make me miss construction. Salt of the earth. Love it!
Greetings from england.
It is nice to see how different the work is over there everything is done so different. Love the videos and appreciate the knowledge. Keep it up.
Would you give an example...thx
@@maleficentcop2752 builders wear tool belts, we don't have crawl spaces, all our pipework is underground. We use mm not inches, our electric is 240v, we don't use lumber we use timber, we don't say mud, we say cement or concrete or plaster for walls. Are codes seem to be much more stricter, 😂😂 oh yeah we spell words with silent letters such as knives,knobs,colour. Oh yeah, one thing I love is that you take pride in your tools and materials being made locally or in your country.
MeNtAlMoUsE "WE...." the USA have moved into the 21 century !!! Sorry you Limeys are stuck in the 19th century...clinging to your history/heritage !!!!! SAD !!!!
It is not my fault it's what we learn 😂😂 blame shakespeare
@@wilburfinnigan2142 I only don't use feet because everyone has different sizes, we normally use a tape measure 😂
I wish a lot of young people would watch these videos just so they could get reacquainted with with the proper use of their mother tongue. Excellent articulation of all the whys and wherefores of a very informative and interesting set of house building topics!
Scott, that’s a cool tool. Makes drilling into cement block a piece of cake!
Core drill you can rent them at home depot for like 100 bucks a day in case you ever need one
Nothing better than a little wall mounted core drilling
I wouldnt call it a piece of cake, they can be pretty dangerous if you dont know what you're doing. But they are a major convenience.
Franklin Prichard I used one for the first time to drill out two big holes in a sidewalk for a metal railing I stick welded up myself, and it wasn't too bad. Messy job but pretty safe since I had a 260 lb gorilla standing on top to hold it down.
he is the real deal when it comes to plumbers !! top notch !! excellent work !!
I'm a master plumber and I approve. I would also say that every plumber should start in service
I can see that far more knowledge comes from the service side of the trade. But i don't think I would be the technician I am today without my years in new construction and remodels.
I think Matt Risinger talks about doing repairs and remodels teaching him all the ways that a house can be messed up when its first built, and the issues that can result.
Of course, my old house, we had a pipe burst. And the plumbing company asked if they could bring all the apprentices by, because they didn't know the next time they would be able to show them a true old style lead piping system like I had. This... did not make my wife feel great.
no respectable master plumber would approve of this terribly wrong work... youre either a liar or an incompetent master plumber
It's true, every apprentice should start in service and repairs . I learned more doing that from some very good journeyman than you will ever learn behind a desk.Going on a job and having to figure out what's wrong and being able to fix it it the most satisfying thing. 55 year retired M.P.
The wisdom this guy shares is undervalued. I have seen to many DIYers (including myself) tackle every project of a build by themselves and make horrible mistakes costing way to much money and grief. Get an expert and work with them if you want to learn and save money. Do it yourself if you want you waste money and swear at your kids.
This is what UA-cam was made for. What a great resource.
Im a home inspector and I use your analogy like the 11 yo building a fort. I often use a young boy building a fort in crawl areas thats so spot on. So you realize when we were kids thats what we did. I love your basic explanations you have a knak I am most appreciated by clients and realtors for that one overall reason. Where I am if your septic needs X amount percentage to repair you have to hook to sewer
I was doubting he was a plumber - right until the plumbers crack was shown - and he managed to eat glue :)
Excellent work from your plumber...
@tcpnetworks, Lol 😆
Enjoyed this one Scott. From an mostly retired master plumber that ran his own buisness for 33 years its always fun to see how others approach their work. I have seen a lot of changes in our industry over that time and know it will continue to evolve. I loved the experience and was never sorry I went into that phase of construction.
This project is proving to be an invaluable resource. Keep up the good work guys I am really enjoying this series.
Exciting to this woman! I learned a lot from this video. I dont have the luxury of the wonderful experienced plumber you have. No budget for it. I am doing a complete plumbing rough in in my small home that we paid $12,000 cash for. Actually I am doing all the work almost alone. Complete new joists in kitchen and bathroom..homes plumbing system cause damage to all of them. I am almost done replacing those and fixing damage in the wall as well. My first time doing this, im 42 and have never worked so hard in my life. Very grateful for all the people like yourself who take the time to teach me. Its like your there with me helping.
Sir like usual, it’s a pleasure to watch you work and especially your explaining of the work and the right way of doing the particular job at hand. Great work sir.
Thank you for illuminating such a critical component of the construction process. 99% of homeowners take this for granted and will never understand why "things" are done a certain way and why you should not mess with it down the road. I live in a home (1952) that is filled with cast iron waste pipe. I dread the day when I have to dig and replace any of it. One bonus of cast iron in the walls is that it is very quiet. Cheers!!
I could watch these build videos for hours. Fantastic!
The quality of these videos are always so great. And I like the humbleness of this plumber.
Nice video! Also I see the UA-cam code squad is out in full force. Never knew so many people were experts on strap, primer, glue, fall and technique!
Wonder how many are actually licensed plumbers or licensed inspector? I happen to be licensed to inspect by the state I live in, but I still learn from these videos. EC is the best
Joey Stinson from what I’ve seen in the comments, none of them haha
Beardoggin89 opinions are like a#s holes everyone has one.
As a carpenter myself I always enjoy being around plumbers. They have the best stories.
I’ve waited for plumbing on this channel since I started watching a few years ago! Is it my birthday?
Happy birthday Adam!
I've been watching your spec house video since episode 1 and I've learned so much. I've been out of the trades for about 12 years but I always enjoy seeing the pro's come in and knock out all the work. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos. But with all the time you're spending on the spec house, videos and other aspects of your business, I sure hope you're spending quality time with family and friends to find the optimal work/life balance.
Thanks for being one of the best channels on UA-cam!
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Your knowledge and experience are well conveyed to those of us who are a bit short on both. Thank you for all you share!
What a rewarding feeling doing all this and more... And when you look at it when it's all finished? Wow! Especially if you're building your own house... 20 to 30 years down the road, you are still feeling that satisfaction of knowing you built this home that you raised your family in... thank you for this...
Very nice. My fellow plumber there seems like a great guy.
it's so much fun to see this plumber he's a really good plumber, nice job!
Quality video. Really liked the length, explanations, and content. Keep up the good work gents
Great voice and great video. Now I truly understand how a crawl space looks like. Thanks!
A good trick (Me as a plumber here) use a hole saw that's the same diameter as the pipe and drill holes in the 2x4 or 2x6 every say 12 then 13" and then 14" center kind of like what he was doing at 3:19 but instead of cutting it you're using a hole saw then the pipe fits perfect into the wood and also stays strapped nicely
I am loving this series. Not only am I learning a lot from this channel on how to do the work of building my house myself. I am learning a lot about what to look for in the tradesman that I hire to do the work that I don't have the skill or frankly patience to do.
I come from a construction family. My dad and one of his brothers were plumbers. I helped dad off and on in the '50s and '60s. So I relate best to galvanized, iron and copper pipes.
I used dad's Ridgid pipe machine a lot. And I hand threaded a lot of galvanized pipe. In fact I still enjoy tap and die sets.
But later I marked and cruised timber, did a little logging, and eventually divided my time between arbor and mortuary work. So: It's been enjoyable, useful and constructive. But I knew I was waaaay behind in plumbing knowledge. I remember reaming galvanized pipe. Now I know why. I have helped a bit with plastic, but didn't know why I had to do some things.
All that to say why I was glued to this video. The review was good, the new stuff even better.
And I like your plumber.
By the way, my dad sometimes wore bib overalls. Prevents "plumber's butt".
These videos just give me the sense of peace,thinking back when I done a lot of renovation to old house's restoring them back to good condition in the 70's . and starting from a wooded area to house completed turn key for the onwer's. Thanks for having these videos for all to enjoy, and well spoken narration. again . Thank You
Phil is the real deal!