IT IS JANUARY 1st, 2022 AND I AM 70 TODAY. I HAVE SEEN A NUMBER OF YOUR YOU-TUBES. JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THANKS AND THAT YOU ARE GOOD PEOPLE! GOD BLESS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.
I have renovated my entire house top to bottom learning everything I needed to know from this channel. Absolutely the greatest resource on UA-cam! "Most of my tools end up in the garbage...because my kids work for me" hahahahaha channeling my dad!
I love how this guy will do everything from huge projects to taking the time to explain that a pipe is labled by inside diameter. On the list of tools a DIYer needs this channel should be higher than a hammer, I swear it.
I, as a piece rate plumber who's time is money and patience is low, the attention to detail you take to film and explain everything, plus tips and tricks and the patience you show, is amazing. Thanks for your videos!
But hes missing a lot of those details we learn as plumbers. 1. Tys in the wrong direction when he was explaining the venting. 2. Didnt use 1/4 slope for the drain, especially the 2nd sink drain. 3. Using t tape on the ptrap unions and the clean out for the ptrap which is wrong its completely unnecessary.
@@manorhillmusic4285 yeah I could see pipe dope on those threads as a lubricant. I know guys who do this on compression fittings but tape doesn’t really do that. I’ve known plumbers who will tell apprentices to put tape or dope on every thread. The thinking is if they put them on everything then they’ll never choose wrong threads. I don’t like this approach. If an apprentice doesn’t understand which threads seal and which don’t they shouldn’t be working by themselves.
@@manorhillmusic4285 I'm a dyi with experience in the Jack of all box but by no means a trained master plumber, etc. I'm pretty good but know my place and show respect and admiration to pros and pro workmanship. I have enormous respect for people who made plumbing (or whatever constr trade) their life's work. But I couldn't even watch past the 8 minute mark. I've found copper crimp rings on pex better than copper and solder (which I love to do), why replace it? (ok to Tee it off I suppose) but when he started on about cutting out his 2 inch vent to make it a 1 1/2" vent for space.... well my marbles started rattling around and around... Doesn't seem like many are really calling him out on much so I'm probably showing my amateurishness or most pro's are bailing out early too. The only true plumbers watching this are probably into the horror show of it all....LOL. I can just imagine her rushing into the room exclaiming, "Whats the matter honey are you alright?!?! The ambulance is on the way, hang on my love!" Well, I'm always a critic (that screen name is still banned years ago for nothing really actually terrible).... So I behave for now. But I can't afford to learn this fellows habits. No way. It all feels just wrongish, spending money that normal people just don't have and all that... Best regards to all the pros. I'm always learning something amazing from you and fixing things that I can't afford to call you for, nothing personal but if I can't pay you I certainly am not going to humiliate myself and disrespect you by calling.... TTFN! Be ready. PS I'm totally open to hear any warning messages, hints, tricks, tips, etc that you pros and masters might have to say about copper pex rings. I would perhaps go with the stretchy rings and the machine but paid 80$'ish for the ring crimper and dies (different sizes) after the prices came down from the newness of it all.. Feel free to school me but please be gentle on my fragile plumbing confidence. 60 pounds of endless water always keeps me alert to every little thing (our pressure is at like 140-160.... I just bought a pressure reducer gadget (cheap, new, off of, you got it eb and ripoffpal but then promptly misplaced it but when I find it, snip snip, no more bursted water heaters....) (actually will need to solder that situation correct? Pex on that device doesn't feel appropriate but I'm just guessing and trying to inject what common sense I have into the sitrep. Research and messages from you folks and I'll be right on mission. I actualy got 2 of them and offered the people 24$ a piece just because I try things like that and got 2 brand new. In fact I have to go find them I have so much repair work to do to do on all levels and trades.... I'll be back, add me to your favs so I can ask you for advice.
As always, a great video chock full of useful information and helpful tips. I started working with my dad, a master carpenter and contractor in the mid-1960s. After working with him for about 8 years, I worked my way through college and grad school by doing DIY-type jobs. I was cheap and available, so I was busy. The running joke among my faculty advisors was that they were going to see that I failed my exams so they could get more of their projects done. I have been doing this type of work on and off for about 55 years. Now to my point... Though I have a lot of relevant experience building, remodeling and repairing, etc., I still learn something new and useful every time I watch one of your videos. Every damn time. I really appreciate it. Thank you!
Thank You for this video! Recently removed and replaced double vanity, never realized original plumbing was so f'd up. Followed your video had no problems buried drain and water in wall so didn't have to chop up vanity. So glad I found your channel!
I watched your video a Thousand times and was able to convert to a double sink. I'm proud of myself. Thank you so much, amigo. My pipes are up to code. Jus ask my gf 😮... and all that is left is installing the vanity, but first, I have to put back the drywall. Will be watching your video on that next.
The original "jack of all trades" quote actually goes even further than he explained. The original quote is from Robert Greene's middle english poem and it goes, "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." So it can be interpreted 2 ways: either a jack of all trades has exceeded the mastery of his primary trade so he becomes versed in another to try and fulfill his hunger for knowledge OR (this is the classically agreed on conclusion) he is considered more versatile than his specialized peers by the masses. I like both interpretations personally. Fun thought experiment Jeff!
I love reading a lot of your comments, Jeff. I get the greatest urge to reply to so many of them..... I agree! I agree! I agree! LOL Thanks for another great video. And you definitely have some of the best subscribers.
OMG! I just gutted my ensuite bath and was just about to do this exact conversion, from 1 to 2 vanities. Exactly what I needed at exactly the right time. Thanks againJeff !!! BTW, I’m also doing a walk in closet according to your Walk In Closet design video too. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😃
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I don’t know if Jeff is psychic, but for someone in the handyman trade like me, he seems to constantly post videos about upcoming work I’m tackling. And explains everything in a concise and applicable manner. Jeff and HRVD have made my life easier and I appreciate it immensely. Good luck with your closet!
thank you so much for using or recommending manual and or cheaper tools. Power tools kinda freak me out but that doesn’t mean I can’t DIY! It will just take me longer
I'm not a DIYer but it's very helpful to know how things go together so that when there's trouble and I have to call in a plumber, I can explain the problem better. I have an old house and I can now see how many areas are no longer up to code. Yikes! Well, one problem at a time. Thank you for these very informative videos.
Thank you SO much for this video (and your perspective on…things). I’m putting in a double vanity where currently no drain or vent lines exist. And I had NO idea how I was going to do it (lots of “stuff” in the way). This video made it crystal clear how to solve it! (Cols OH, U.S.)
Thanks a TON for this - i have been thinking of how to do this for a while now in our basement bathroom. thanks for going in depth about the 2" vs smaller. i am up against the upstairs bathroom that i think drains past this bathroom. I will definately open the wall up to understand what the dudes did in 1985.
Thank you. Great video and tips. I just bought a house to rehab and going to add another sink shortly. Hope things are getting back to normal up there. I always enjoy your content.
I just realized that you sound like Red Green and I love it! I want to change my secondary bath to a double sink for my three daughters. This video will be so helpful!
I am sure this will help me some day--in the past I was one of those guys that went to home depot 3x for a simple plumbing fix. :) Thanks for the video!
Don’t do what he did or you’ll be making at least 2 trips because you’ll be reworking it after failing your inspection. If you don’t have an inspection then this way will probably work. The only thing I’d really be concerned about from a practical aspect would be the short 90 he glued into the tee. If you have a vent running flat like that and your drain clogs, debris could easily block off the vent there and you’d have no way to clean it out. That’s sort of what he was talking about with tying the vents in above the sink. He was wrong of course, you can tie your vent in wherever you want. What you can’t do is run a vent flat (in plumbing that means anything between horizontal and 45 deg) below the flood rim of the sink. The reason for this is what I said earlier, you don’t want debris from a stoppage blocking off your vent without a way ti clean it out. It’s extremely difficult to stop up a vertical pipe with debris because of gravity but with a horizontal pipe, gravity works again you. Sorry I get carried away with explanations. If you’re going to do your own plumbing, I’d recommend watch got2learn or Roger Wakefield. Of all the plumbers on UA-cam they have the best instructional type videos.
Have learned so much watching your videos and have been able to accomplish most of my home renovation all by myself! You are whizzing through this one. I'm going to have to play it on half speed. Lol Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us that enjoy doing these things but wouldn't know how otherwise. God bless
A regular old string line works as well for cutting pvc. A trick for opening a new can of plumbing glue is to take your Leatherman and tap and dent the top corner of the lid
I'm about to do this project! Thank you for the tips. Best video out on UA-cam. Other vids cut into the cabinet instead and it looks like 💩. Thanks Jeff, someone recommended your channel on Reddit for me a year or so ago, glad I clicked!
so I am putting in a double vanity for the first time. ran into many problems, such that I wish I'd just got a single sink vanity lol. turns out it;s on a exterior wall that is 2x4 studs lol. stack is 1.25 inch ABS. 1/2 inch copper runs celing to floor within 1.5" of the exterior sheathing - talk about freezing risk. Luckily it's coastal BC. Still I built an adjacent wet wall with 2 inch drains, dbl sanitary T and cleanout, and ran all the new supply on the inside of the insulation and poly. Making my job even harder is it is a floating vanity so needs a bunch of extra backing wood for structure and metal protecting the plumbing from screws. ugh two days extra work.
Can you just hook a Y type of connection for the left and right sink to share the same waste line without opening the backwall and duplicate the original waste and vent line?
This video was packed so full of info. Thanks for taking the time to do these! I really enjoy your way of teaching and could listen to you explain the differences of drywall screws. Lol.
Great channel Jeff. Been watching for years. Never really liked the way pex would kind of move around under the vanitys and kitchen sink. Recently found on the internet an inexpensive chrome decorative support that slips over the pex and gets screwed to the wall of base cabinet. Basically supports about 3 inches of the pex and covers the hole. Just something i thought you may be interested in.
I have found that down here in the US, WAYFARER used to be a great place to buy plumbing parts, but a few years ago their prices started an upward trend, so more often than not, now it is not a good buy through them. This is just my experience here in Eastern Washington, but it should not matter with Wayfarer since at least down here it is all mail order. I do really like your listing of time stamps on the video.
I see that you don't have a video on how to do indoor stair installation, either hardwood, vinyl, or carpet. Want to see you do an A to Z guild. Thanks!
Dremel has/had a great little circular saw called the Saw Max that could be adjusted to the depth needed. I used it for everything until it was stolen. A lot easier than trying to knife/saw drywall imo.
I love your videos, they are so detailed and well presented, plus all the tips you give along the way. You are my first to go option when looking to do a home repair. Thanks for all the hard work and hours of content you put on for us to get the best out of our projects. Blessings and keep up the good work!! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻
Jeff - I’ve learned so much from you and you have made my Reno-life so much easier. Quick question - have you done a video showing how to consolidate two sinks down to a single sink in the bath? That is my next project!!
Hello, thank you for all of help! Because of you, my husband was successful at installing our kitchen cabinets, but he ran into a problem. Our kitchen sink pipe is located outside of the wall, and he's stuck. Any suggestions?
You are correct: PLUMB stresses an exact verticality determined (as with a plumb line) by earth's gravity. LEVEL : a line or surface that cuts perpendicularly all plumb lines that it meets and hence would everywhere coincide with a surface of still water
Thank you love your cool videos....ps...don't pay attention to negative comments...if they didn't like your videos, they wouldn't be watching them......🤪🤪🤪love the channel....thumps up all the way 🙋🙋🙋
Agree 100%!! I left a comment regarding the host of issues with the plumbing installation, just in an isolated area. 🤦🏽 It’s a shame that people will implement the incorrect procedures he’s showing. Unacceptable.
I plan to do this too in both my bathrooms. Should I get an inspection for the plumbing job? will one have trouble selling the house later if not? Thanks for the video, it is very helpful.
Would live to see a video on how to move plumbing coming through the floor to inside a wall, have an exterior wall I'd like to use that is 6 inches deep well insulated so would like to re run the plumbing there so I can get a new vanity since all new vanities seem to only come for plumbing that is in the wall.
Would cutting the studs for the pipe compromise the strength of the wall. Plus I've seen some inspectors fail an inspection for cutting the studs like that.
Yes, notching incorrectly and not in sync with guidelines will compromise structural integrity. Studs should have been bored with appropriate size hole saw.
Vent was 2” because it’s was most likely a wet vent for toilet, shower, and lav. According to UPC “The wet vent shall not be less than 2” in diameter for 4 drainage fixture units (DFU) or less”.
A sanitary tee is not allowed in horizontal to horizontal drain connections per IPC table 706.3. A wye is required. The other option is to move the location of the tee so it is connecting the trap to a vertical section.
Yep, he should have tied in below the existing San tee, pipe over, sweep up, tee out, then go on to the vent just like he did. He also reduced his vent between the two new tees. He had just made a comment about being short on 1 1/2 so why not use 2” there. If there’s 2” there, I would never reduce a 3’ section of it because depending on how the below floor is done, it might affect the venting
I enjoy these videos and I’ve learned tricks from them but I always correct the plumbing. People always say this is plumbers just butt hurt because this is taking money out of our pockets. Of course this isn’t true or why would we counter with the correct advice. If we wanted to stop DIY we’d just say wrong. I started commenting after seeing a couple of really bad ones. One was a plumber helping his buddy and he ran a lavatory drain over 90d up 1’ and then 90d out. Surely a plumber would know what an s trap is but I guess not. Another guy was doing similar to this, a double vanity. He had two trap arms but put a double combo vertical which again makes two s traps. I didn’t want people to see that do it themselves, then lose time and money redoing it after failing inspection. I guess no good deed goes unpunished. I’ve always liked this guy but if something I heard is true, he’s not as nice as he seems. There’s a professional fence builder who does react videos to other fence building videos. He seems fair. He applauds what’s good and corrects what’s wrong in his view. According to him old Jeff here didn’t like the criticism and copyright struck his video. You know most people could probably do it this way and it would work fine as long as there isn’t an inspection. However what bugs me is the arrogance. I’d respect him a lot more if he admitted his ignorance and told everyone to check their local codes but nope he talks like he knows everything about it even though most of what he said is bs. He even said you can’t attach vents below the flood rim which what’s he’s referring to is running them flat below flood rim and then he immediately ran a flat vent out of the right side of that tee. Then he said short 90s can’t he used on drains which is mostly true but he said that while running a San tee flat which is effectively the same thing. The cherry on top was saying they used to run drains in 1 1/4 galvanized pressure fittings. Not only did they never do this, they never used galvanized period for drains. They ran 1 1/4 galvanized for vents which may still be legal. Even as far back as 100 years ago they had cast iron and the fittings and how they were allowed to go weren’t any different than today. The only difference to today is the material used and methods for connecting it. Sorry for the diatribe, it’s been a long day and he really annoyed me.
I agree 100 % being a master plumber with 25 years experience in the state of Massachusetts and Rhode Island this guy is definitely not a plumber this job would never pass inspection
Is there a concern about deeply notching those three consecutive 2x4 studs? After a 2" deep notch you only have a small cross section of wood left to carry the loads. Would this comply with most building codes? (See at 22:35)
Anyone doing shark bite fittings on PEX, there may be different types. Make sure yours has the insert piece that goes INTO the PEX line to strengthen the wall for the squeeze the shark bite fitting applies to the PEX. It may be part of the sharkbite fitting or it may be a little cylindrical piece with a stop-lip.
Very informative videos by Jeff along with a good Canadian sense of humour! My dilemma: my drain pipe is secured in the concrete pad and the vent is fixed somewhere higher up. How to get pvc fitting in place when both ends are immovable?
It's like you are reading my mind. My wife bought a double sink vanity for the upstairs bathroom renovation and it is currently plumbed for a single sink! I feel like my telepathetic (I cannot claim telepathy) pleas have been heard. :)
Is the main vent too far from the second vanity to be used as the vent for the second vanity? Is that why people do the double-san-tee thing? I'm going to be doing something similar, keeping the drain where it is and adding another to one side.
Great question! If the 1 1/2” trap to vent distance is greater than 5’, 6’ or 8’, incumbent on his local/state plumbing codes, he can install an additional drain and trap. I like that he installed a secondary individual vent for 2nd lavatory bowl. Venting is based on DFU’s, Drain Fixture Units and trap to vent distance(s)… Hope this helps!!
You’ve given me the courage to tackle on this project. My girls share a single sink, and it’s a battle when it comes time to brush their teeth or wash their hands 😂.
Oh good. I needed to figure out how my kitchen sink's hot water and drain is connected to the tub in the bathroom, and why the drain isn't working. Looks like the vent is missing. Dang. I wish my project was as straightforward as this.
You have some good tips but you should have used a y instead of a san T. Ys provide better directional flow and sans should not be installed on their side or back.
Absolutely correct. A tee wye combo definitely should have been installed/implemented. A whole host of issues with this installation. Definitely a project he should have left to licensed plumbers.
I'm about to reno my bathroom. I've only done minor plumbing with sprinkler systems, faucet replacements, etc. What's your reason for using the tape for the p trap connection opposed to the solvent/adhesive you used on the vent/drain?
Should never have skipped or neglected mentioning installing nail plates on the notched and drilled studs. Proving all electrical and plumbing lies is a must!
Fernco rubber couplers are prohibited above ground. Must only be used below ground. Proper no-hub transition adapters are to be used above ground, shielded bands.
I have a house almost done being built. Utility sink in garage stub outs with 2 inch drain line. I will be moving my washer and dryer to the garage next to the sink. What is the best way to connect the drain home from the washer? supply lines are pex and capped off. Should I do shut off valve first then the T to split for sink and washer?
"You don't wanna be committed to doing something stupid". What a quote!!
This content is free somehow. Still blows my mind sometimes. Thanks Jeff!
Cheers!
He gets ad revenue from it I would imagine and he deserves every penny of it!
IT IS JANUARY 1st, 2022 AND I AM 70 TODAY. I HAVE SEEN A NUMBER OF YOUR YOU-TUBES. JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THANKS AND THAT YOU ARE GOOD PEOPLE! GOD BLESS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.
I have renovated my entire house top to bottom learning everything I needed to know from this channel. Absolutely the greatest resource on UA-cam!
"Most of my tools end up in the garbage...because my kids work for me" hahahahaha channeling my dad!
I love how this guy will do everything from huge projects to taking the time to explain that a pipe is labled by inside diameter. On the list of tools a DIYer needs this channel should be higher than a hammer, I swear it.
Cheers Robert!
Not simply a hammer but a BFH! Just saying... 🙂
Yeah I’m
My favorite UA-camr and I don't have a cute what's going on but I'm talking notes
Been watching this channel before we got a house to fix!🤣
I, as a piece rate plumber who's time is money and patience is low, the attention to detail you take to film and explain everything, plus tips and tricks and the patience you show, is amazing.
Thanks for your videos!
But hes missing a lot of those details we learn as plumbers. 1. Tys in the wrong direction when he was explaining the venting. 2. Didnt use 1/4 slope for the drain, especially the 2nd sink drain. 3. Using t tape on the ptrap unions and the clean out for the ptrap which is wrong its completely unnecessary.
Yes, he is very Bob Ross. You'd be amazing to have a Bob Ross vibe to construction videos.
@@SomnoNaut if my boss saw me doing this a a plumber apprentice n him being a master plumber, he would can my ass lol
@@manorhillmusic4285 yeah I could see pipe dope on those threads as a lubricant. I know guys who do this on compression fittings but tape doesn’t really do that. I’ve known plumbers who will tell apprentices to put tape or dope on every thread. The thinking is if they put them on everything then they’ll never choose wrong threads. I don’t like this approach. If an apprentice doesn’t understand which threads seal and which don’t they shouldn’t be working by themselves.
@@manorhillmusic4285 I'm a dyi with experience in the Jack of all box but by no means a trained master plumber, etc. I'm pretty good but know my place and show respect and admiration to pros and pro workmanship. I have enormous respect for people who made plumbing (or whatever constr trade) their life's work. But I couldn't even watch past the 8 minute mark. I've found copper crimp rings on pex better than copper and solder (which I love to do), why replace it? (ok to Tee it off I suppose) but when he started on about cutting out his 2 inch vent to make it a 1 1/2" vent for space.... well my marbles started rattling around and around... Doesn't seem like many are really calling him out on much so I'm probably showing my amateurishness or most pro's are bailing out early too. The only true plumbers watching this are probably into the horror show of it all....LOL. I can just imagine her rushing into the room exclaiming, "Whats the matter honey are you alright?!?! The ambulance is on the way, hang on my love!" Well, I'm always a critic (that screen name is still banned years ago for nothing really actually terrible).... So I behave for now. But I can't afford to learn this fellows habits. No way. It all feels just wrongish, spending money that normal people just don't have and all that... Best regards to all the pros. I'm always learning something amazing from you and fixing things that I can't afford to call you for, nothing personal but if I can't pay you I certainly am not going to humiliate myself and disrespect you by calling.... TTFN! Be ready.
PS I'm totally open to hear any warning messages, hints, tricks, tips, etc that you pros and masters might have to say about copper pex rings. I would perhaps go with the stretchy rings and the machine but paid 80$'ish for the ring crimper and dies (different sizes) after the prices came down from the newness of it all.. Feel free to school me but please be gentle on my fragile plumbing confidence. 60 pounds of endless water always keeps me alert to every little thing (our pressure is at like 140-160.... I just bought a pressure reducer gadget (cheap, new, off of, you got it eb and ripoffpal but then promptly misplaced it but when I find it, snip snip, no more bursted water heaters....) (actually will need to solder that situation correct? Pex on that device doesn't feel appropriate but I'm just guessing and trying to inject what common sense I have into the sitrep. Research and messages from you folks and I'll be right on mission. I actualy got 2 of them and offered the people 24$ a piece just because I try things like that and got 2 brand new. In fact I have to go find them I have so much repair work to do to do on all levels and trades.... I'll be back, add me to your favs so I can ask you for advice.
As always, a great video chock full of useful information and helpful tips.
I started working with my dad, a master carpenter and contractor in the mid-1960s. After working with him for about 8 years, I worked my way through college and grad school by doing DIY-type jobs. I was cheap and available, so I was busy. The running joke among my faculty advisors was that they were going to see that I failed my exams so they could get more of their projects done. I have been doing this type of work on and off for about 55 years. Now to my point...
Though I have a lot of relevant experience building, remodeling and repairing, etc., I still learn something new and useful every time I watch one of your videos. Every damn time. I really appreciate it.
Thank you!
Hello there 👋👋,how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a good day?❤️!!!
Pass it on. Man !!!
A jack of all trades is a master of none but always better than a master of one.
Easily the best DIY guy on the internet in explaining what he does step by step!
Cheers!
Mike from Westerly R.I., thank you 70 years old retired carpenter
Thank You for this video! Recently removed and replaced double vanity, never realized original plumbing was so f'd up. Followed your video had no problems buried drain and water in wall so didn't have to chop up vanity. So glad I found your channel!
Jack of all trades is a master of none but often times better than a master of one
I watched your video a Thousand times and was able to convert to a double sink. I'm proud of myself. Thank you so much, amigo. My pipes are up to code. Jus ask my gf 😮... and all that is left is installing the vanity, but first, I have to put back the drywall. Will be watching your video on that next.
The original "jack of all trades" quote actually goes even further than he explained. The original quote is from Robert Greene's middle english poem and it goes, "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." So it can be interpreted 2 ways: either a jack of all trades has exceeded the mastery of his primary trade so he becomes versed in another to try and fulfill his hunger for knowledge OR (this is the classically agreed on conclusion) he is considered more versatile than his specialized peers by the masses. I like both interpretations personally. Fun thought experiment Jeff!
I love reading a lot of your comments, Jeff. I get the greatest urge to reply to so many of them..... I agree! I agree! I agree! LOL Thanks for another great video. And you definitely have some of the best subscribers.
glad I am not the only one.
“You don’t want to be committed to doing something stupid.” Good life advice really. Lol
OMG! I just gutted my ensuite bath and was just about to do this exact conversion, from 1 to 2 vanities. Exactly what I needed at exactly the right time. Thanks againJeff !!! BTW, I’m also doing a walk in closet according to your Walk In Closet design video too. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😃
Glad I could help! Have fun with it!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I don’t know if Jeff is psychic, but for someone in the handyman trade like me, he seems to constantly post videos about upcoming work I’m tackling. And explains everything in a concise and applicable manner. Jeff and HRVD have made my life easier and I appreciate it immensely. Good luck with your closet!
thank you so much for using or recommending manual and or cheaper tools. Power tools kinda freak me out but that doesn’t mean I can’t DIY! It will just take me longer
I'm not a DIYer but it's very helpful to know how things go together so that when there's trouble and I have to call in a plumber, I can explain the problem better. I have an old house and I can now see how many areas are no longer up to code. Yikes! Well, one problem at a time. Thank you for these very informative videos.
Thank you SO much for this video (and your perspective on…things). I’m putting in a double vanity where currently no drain or vent lines exist. And I had NO idea how I was going to do it (lots of “stuff” in the way). This video made it crystal clear how to solve it! (Cols OH, U.S.)
Thanks a TON for this - i have been thinking of how to do this for a while now in our basement bathroom. thanks for going in depth about the 2" vs smaller. i am up against the upstairs bathroom that i think drains past this bathroom. I will definately open the wall up to understand what the dudes did in 1985.
Always love the content man. As a contractor seeing other ways to do work is awesome. The best part was the pvc glue sniff 😂🤣
Thank you. Great video and tips. I just bought a house to rehab and going to add another sink shortly. Hope things are getting back to normal up there. I always enjoy your content.
I hope so too!
Jeff, you are the one... by far! I've spent hours watching your videos. Incredibly instructional.
Been a while since I've watched a vid, but I'd forgotten how straight forward and helpful Jeff is. Thanks Max and all the team 👍🏼
I always put down a drop cloth to avoid cleaner and/or solvent on the new vanity, especially the purple pvc cleaner!
Why do I watch all your videos even though I know all of this stuff? ‘Cause it’s fun, that’s why!
This video had perfect timing! We are installing a double sink vanity in our master bathroom renovation tomorrow. Thank you so much for all the info!
Glad it was helpful!
I just realized that you sound like Red Green and I love it! I want to change my secondary bath to a double sink for my three daughters. This video will be so helpful!
I am sure this will help me some day--in the past I was one of those guys that went to home depot 3x for a simple plumbing fix. :)
Thanks for the video!
Don’t do what he did or you’ll be making at least 2 trips because you’ll be reworking it after failing your inspection. If you don’t have an inspection then this way will probably work. The only thing I’d really be concerned about from a practical aspect would be the short 90 he glued into the tee. If you have a vent running flat like that and your drain clogs, debris could easily block off the vent there and you’d have no way to clean it out. That’s sort of what he was talking about with tying the vents in above the sink. He was wrong of course, you can tie your vent in wherever you want. What you can’t do is run a vent flat (in plumbing that means anything between horizontal and 45 deg) below the flood rim of the sink. The reason for this is what I said earlier, you don’t want debris from a stoppage blocking off your vent without a way ti clean it out. It’s extremely difficult to stop up a vertical pipe with debris because of gravity but with a horizontal pipe, gravity works again you. Sorry I get carried away with explanations. If you’re going to do your own plumbing, I’d recommend watch got2learn or Roger Wakefield. Of all the plumbers on UA-cam they have the best instructional type videos.
Have learned so much watching your videos and have been able to accomplish most of my home renovation all by myself! You are whizzing through this one. I'm going to have to play it on half speed. Lol Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us that enjoy doing these things but wouldn't know how otherwise. God bless
i think i head the phrase said "Jack of all trades, master of none, but often times better than a master of one."
now more than ever!
I use a Dremel with a drywall bit. It can't go deep enough to cut anything else. It does score the wood some as it's a little bigger that 0.5" deep.
This guy's amazing. Appreciate what you do. Common sense and clear.
A regular old string line works as well for cutting pvc. A trick for opening a new can of plumbing glue is to take your Leatherman and tap and dent the top corner of the lid
that’s abs
I'm about to do this project! Thank you for the tips. Best video out on UA-cam. Other vids cut into the cabinet instead and it looks like 💩.
Thanks Jeff, someone recommended your channel on Reddit for me a year or so ago, glad I clicked!
You are awesome. But, you forgot to install the protective metal plates over 2x4’s where you made cuts to insert the pipes. 😊
And forgot the BOCA plates
I like the tool options you present, sense of humor, and explanation of why you're doing what you're doing. You have a new subber
so I am putting in a double vanity for the first time. ran into many problems, such that I wish I'd just got a single sink vanity lol. turns out it;s on a exterior wall that is 2x4 studs lol. stack is 1.25 inch ABS. 1/2 inch copper runs celing to floor within 1.5" of the exterior sheathing - talk about freezing risk. Luckily it's coastal BC. Still I built an adjacent wet wall with 2 inch drains, dbl sanitary T and cleanout, and ran all the new supply on the inside of the insulation and poly. Making my job even harder is it is a floating vanity so needs a bunch of extra backing wood for structure and metal protecting the plumbing from screws. ugh two days extra work.
Can you just hook a Y type of connection for the left and right sink to share the same waste line without opening the backwall and duplicate the original waste and vent line?
Excellent video!! Jeff takes the time to explain everything and why he does it that way Thanks Jeff!
This video was packed so full of info. Thanks for taking the time to do these! I really enjoy your way of teaching and could listen to you explain the differences of drywall screws. Lol.
I always use my pliers to close the pvc glue and cleaner, especially the cleaner as I have had it leak in my plumbing box!
Great channel Jeff. Been watching for years. Never really liked the way pex would kind of move around under the vanitys and kitchen sink. Recently found on the internet an inexpensive chrome decorative support that slips over the pex and gets screwed to the wall of base cabinet. Basically supports about 3 inches of the pex and covers the hole. Just something i thought you may be interested in.
Ty - can you provide a link or name for us?
@@TheSpud1129 Keeney k857 pex stubout support and cover
Thank you!
I have found that down here in the US, WAYFARER used to be a great place to buy plumbing parts, but a few years ago their prices started an upward trend, so more often than not, now it is not a good buy through them. This is just my experience here in Eastern Washington, but it should not matter with Wayfarer since at least down here it is all mail order. I do really like your listing of time stamps on the video.
I see that you don't have a video on how to do indoor stair installation, either hardwood, vinyl, or carpet. Want to see you do an A to Z guild. Thanks!
He’s not worried it won’t be centered. Just realized how much extra work he was making for himself. Good overall explain thou!!
Protective plates over stud notches for DWV pipes? Great video.
Yes but he never put them in 😳
Dremel has/had a great little circular saw called the Saw Max that could be adjusted to the depth needed. I used it for everything until it was stolen. A lot easier than trying to knife/saw drywall imo.
You can use the multi tool to cut the drywall fast as well
I love your videos, they are so detailed and well presented, plus all the tips you give along the way. You are my first to go option when looking to do a home repair. Thanks for all
the hard work and hours of content you put on for us to get the best out of our projects. Blessings and keep up the good work!! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻
"Big 90's" yup - fluid flow resistance of a sharp corner 90 goes up by 'lots' (exponentially worse) over gradual 90 (fluid dynamics class ~ 1980)
Milwaukee m12 impact, had 3 speeds plus drill (so 4) I love it
Jeff - I’ve learned so much from you and you have made my Reno-life so much easier. Quick question - have you done a video showing how to consolidate two sinks down to a single sink in the bath? That is my next project!!
Hello, thank you for all of help! Because of you, my husband was successful at installing our kitchen cabinets, but he ran into a problem. Our kitchen sink pipe is located outside of the wall, and he's stuck. Any suggestions?
The Jeff of all trades. 😂
Love it!
Super useful video, thank you for your hard work!! I'm going to have to come back to this a few times for sure.
You could use a single hole faucet with a three hole sink by filling the other holes with soap dispensers and another dispenser
You are correct:
PLUMB stresses an exact verticality determined (as with a plumb line) by earth's gravity.
LEVEL : a line or surface that cuts perpendicularly all plumb lines that it meets and hence would everywhere coincide with a surface of still water
Thank you love your cool videos....ps...don't pay attention to negative comments...if they didn't like your videos, they wouldn't be watching them......🤪🤪🤪love the channel....thumps up all the way 🙋🙋🙋
This is for sure diy you’d never get away with half this stuff lmao
Agree 100%!! I left a comment regarding the host of issues with the plumbing installation, just in an isolated area. 🤦🏽 It’s a shame that people will implement the incorrect procedures he’s showing. Unacceptable.
The sharkbite push connectors are the way to go. They are a third the price on eBay. Staying flexible was very great advice
They're f@cking terrible, no real plumber will ever tell you that. They leak and blow off the pipe far more than the manufacture will ever admit.
I plan to do this too in both my bathrooms. Should I get an inspection for the plumbing job? will one have trouble selling the house later if not? Thanks for the video, it is very helpful.
This dude held me a lot today m smart now yes sir
That yellow utility knife is to you what duct tape was to MacGyver!! Lol! Your awesome! Thanks for all the great help and tips. Cheers
you could still put a plate in the back by the water hose .use a drill bit/chisel/multitool.
Ratcheting waste pipe shears are the best for cutting those pipes.
One more great video. Just in time as I am doing the same sink installation. This was a big help, thank you.
Would live to see a video on how to move plumbing coming through the floor to inside a wall, have an exterior wall I'd like to use that is 6 inches deep well insulated so would like to re run the plumbing there so I can get a new vanity since all new vanities seem to only come for plumbing that is in the wall.
Would cutting the studs for the pipe compromise the strength of the wall. Plus I've seen some inspectors fail an inspection for cutting the studs like that.
Yes, notching incorrectly and not in sync with guidelines will compromise structural integrity. Studs should have been bored with appropriate size hole saw.
Great video as always...but why not install those faucets and sink drains before installing the counter...? A hell of of a lot less crawling under.
Hello there 👋👋,how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a good day?❤️!!!
Look at an exhaust pipe chain cutter. Look like it would cut pvc pipe in wall easily. Check out WoodOwl bits too.
You're explainable skills sets and professional mindset.
I always learn something new from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Vent was 2” because it’s was most likely a wet vent for toilet, shower, and lav. According to UPC “The wet vent shall not be less than 2” in diameter for 4 drainage fixture units (DFU) or less”.
Haha I'm pretty sure the saying is "a jack of all trades is a master of none, but often times better than the master of one"
A sanitary tee is not allowed in horizontal to horizontal drain connections per IPC table 706.3. A wye is required. The other option is to move the location of the tee so it is connecting the trap to a vertical section.
also, a vent must connect to the drain in the upper half of the pipe, his vent is coming in horizontal and therefore is against UPC also
Yep, he should have tied in below the existing San tee, pipe over, sweep up, tee out, then go on to the vent just like he did. He also reduced his vent between the two new tees. He had just made a comment about being short on 1 1/2 so why not use 2” there. If there’s 2” there, I would never reduce a 3’ section of it because depending on how the below floor is done, it might affect the venting
I enjoy these videos and I’ve learned tricks from them but I always correct the plumbing. People always say this is plumbers just butt hurt because this is taking money out of our pockets. Of course this isn’t true or why would we counter with the correct advice. If we wanted to stop DIY we’d just say wrong. I started commenting after seeing a couple of really bad ones. One was a plumber helping his buddy and he ran a lavatory drain over 90d up 1’ and then 90d out. Surely a plumber would know what an s trap is but I guess not. Another guy was doing similar to this, a double vanity. He had two trap arms but put a double combo vertical which again makes two s traps. I didn’t want people to see that do it themselves, then lose time and money redoing it after failing inspection. I guess no good deed goes unpunished. I’ve always liked this guy but if something I heard is true, he’s not as nice as he seems. There’s a professional fence builder who does react videos to other fence building videos. He seems fair. He applauds what’s good and corrects what’s wrong in his view. According to him old Jeff here didn’t like the criticism and copyright struck his video. You know most people could probably do it this way and it would work fine as long as there isn’t an inspection. However what bugs me is the arrogance. I’d respect him a lot more if he admitted his ignorance and told everyone to check their local codes but nope he talks like he knows everything about it even though most of what he said is bs. He even said you can’t attach vents below the flood rim which what’s he’s referring to is running them flat below flood rim and then he immediately ran a flat vent out of the right side of that tee. Then he said short 90s can’t he used on drains which is mostly true but he said that while running a San tee flat which is effectively the same thing. The cherry on top was saying they used to run drains in 1 1/4 galvanized pressure fittings. Not only did they never do this, they never used galvanized period for drains. They ran 1 1/4 galvanized for vents which may still be legal. Even as far back as 100 years ago they had cast iron and the fittings and how they were allowed to go weren’t any different than today. The only difference to today is the material used and methods for connecting it. Sorry for the diatribe, it’s been a long day and he really annoyed me.
He’s definitely not a plumber that’s for sure ! This would never pass plumbing inspection !
I agree 100 % being a master plumber with 25 years experience in the state of Massachusetts and Rhode Island this guy is definitely not a plumber this job would never pass inspection
Is there a concern about deeply notching those three consecutive 2x4 studs? After a 2" deep notch you only have a small cross section of wood left to carry the loads. Would this comply with most building codes? (See at 22:35)
Yes, definitely a concern. He should have bored through 2x4’s and followed notching/boring procedures in plumbing code book
Anyone doing shark bite fittings on PEX, there may be different types. Make sure yours has the insert piece that goes INTO the PEX line to strengthen the wall for the squeeze the shark bite fitting applies to the PEX. It may be part of the sharkbite fitting or it may be a little cylindrical piece with a stop-lip.
Stay away from shark bite fittings especially inside sealed walls and ceilings!
Very informative videos by Jeff along with a good Canadian sense of humour!
My dilemma: my drain pipe is secured in the concrete pad and the vent is fixed somewhere higher up. How to get pvc fitting in place when both ends are immovable?
It's like you are reading my mind. My wife bought a double sink vanity for the upstairs bathroom renovation and it is currently plumbed for a single sink! I feel like my telepathetic (I cannot claim telepathy) pleas have been heard. :)
Jeff, perhaps I missed it but I did not see you install the metal covers over each stud to protect the plumbing.
A whole host of issues, including stud guards and BOCA plates.
Yessss!!!! This is exact what I need.
Happy to help
super series !!!! always clear explanation and that Burt Reynolds laugh of yours is $$$$
Is the main vent too far from the second vanity to be used as the vent for the second vanity? Is that why people do the double-san-tee thing? I'm going to be doing something similar, keeping the drain where it is and adding another to one side.
Great question! If the 1 1/2” trap to vent distance is greater than 5’, 6’ or 8’, incumbent on his local/state plumbing codes, he can install an additional drain and trap. I like that he installed a secondary individual vent for 2nd lavatory bowl. Venting is based on DFU’s, Drain Fixture Units and trap to vent distance(s)… Hope this helps!!
Oh!! I DO like the Jack of all trades comment!! Good one!! I WILL use that!!!
Super cool dude...🙋🙋I wish there was more cool people like you.....great personality great teacher 👍 👍👍👍🙋🙋🙋 super cool....😎😎😎
You’ve given me the courage to tackle on this project. My girls share a single sink, and it’s a battle when it comes time to brush their teeth or wash their hands 😂.
Oh good. I needed to figure out how my kitchen sink's hot water and drain is connected to the tub in the bathroom, and why the drain isn't working. Looks like the vent is missing. Dang. I wish my project was as straightforward as this.
you're a good teacher
You have some good tips but you should have used a y instead of a san T. Ys provide better directional flow and sans should not be installed on their side or back.
Absolutely correct. A tee wye combo definitely should have been installed/implemented. A whole host of issues with this installation. Definitely a project he should have left to licensed plumbers.
You are the man. Many thanks for the tips and giggles. If you are ever traveling through Utah, steak dinner, on me.
packing up the car right now!
I'm about to reno my bathroom. I've only done minor plumbing with sprinkler systems, faucet replacements, etc. What's your reason for using the tape for the p trap connection opposed to the solvent/adhesive you used on the vent/drain?
28:30 egos were demolished like that drywall 🤣🤣🔥🔥💪🏽
Should never have skipped or neglected mentioning installing nail plates on the notched and drilled studs. Proving all electrical and plumbing lies is a must!
Fernco rubber couplers are good to have!
Fernco rubber couplers are prohibited above ground. Must only be used below ground. Proper no-hub transition adapters are to be used above ground, shielded bands.
Another Awesome video Jeff. Thank you Sir!
You are very welcome. Cheers Steve!
Idk if you have an Ace Hardware in Canada, but they have great deals on DeWalt and Milwaukee tools around Christmas and Father's Day
I have a house almost done being built. Utility sink in garage stub outs with 2 inch drain line. I will be moving my washer and dryer to the garage next to the sink. What is the best way to connect the drain home from the washer?
supply lines are pex and capped off. Should I do shut off valve first then the T to split for sink and washer?
Great video. Just what I needed to know. Question. How does the sink stopper work?
Could you use the Shark bite for the connections? Yup they are more expensive incase you don't have a crimping tool.