Think about your comments before posting them. You don't know me, and I don't know you. Rudeness, insult, profanity, illegible comments, unsolicited advice, and stupidity in general will all be removed immediately. The new culture here on UA-cam is one of pandering and patronizing. Presenters kiss your asses in exchange for neutrality. I don't do that. I don't ask you for money. I don't make you listen to sponsored garbage. I don't pretend as though we're all the same, or as though you're a special snowflake to me. I don't pretend to care about your suggestions, or shower you in false thanks. I don't whine to you about policy or politics. I don't sing, dance, or make cutesy pop-culture references and STAR WARS projects to fool you into believing that we're friends. All of these things are what popular channels do in order to secure their places. Consider: what is popularity, other than the illusion of similarity? It's all a lie, and I don't do any of that to you. In return, show me some decency. My tolerance is becoming lower. This channel is on its last leg. I'm about to return to my main channel to make neutered mathematical gimmicks for the masses. What happened? Too much attention on that last vid about torching out nails: endless comments about how I don't understand the physics of leverage, or about how to use a clamp/vice/prybar/hammer. After a decade here, I've had enough pointless criticism and free advice to last me a lifetime. After the first few thousand regular viewers (who are, on average, supportive, encouraging, and clever) have watched these, the general audience then crashes the party without taking their muddy boots off. This channel was not designed to support that load. What happens to the party after you guys have left? Well, let's just say that they're pretty inconsiderate to the host. pocket83³ is on the drawing board. It won't be advertised. Sorry that I can't better handle the stress of it; it's just so long and tedious. The redundancy is just mind-numbing. This comment will have to be deleted. There is an unequal and opposite reaction to everything here. Some of you are already typing out your presumptuous reply, advising me to not let it bother me, as though you have any idea of the type or volume of the thing that I am describing. Again, I will remind you that what you see on your screen has been designed for you by an AI; you are witnessing a response to your own beliefs and behaviors, which has been contrived to present you with a narrative that's consistent with your present world-view. Such a picture is a idealized landscape, and in it, there is no room for the nastiness that is so pervasive just over the horizon. Even the most horrible blocked or censored comment will still show up on the screen of the poster, ever-solidifying the imaginary legitimacy of his statement. Which madness traps my mind, I wonder. Can any of us know? You believe that you do?
I'm so sorry. If you read all that, you probably aren't part of the problem. I mean, you're actually communicating with me! And it's a good point that I seem to be whining about an invisible problem. It makes me look crazy, so I do try to keep it to myself. The "public service" aspect of (comment) moderation is as follows, and this is the part that you might not 'get' unless you've experienced a few million+ exposures: negativity REALLY begets negativity. It snowballs. If you don't squash it, it becomes simply awful. I don't mind the occasional innuendo or lowbrow humor, or even the well-placed curse here and there. But the awful I'm describing is the kind that's toxic for a public sphere containing kids and people who, in general, are trying to consider a new idea. Learning seems to work best in a room without airborne spit-balls. My standard for comment deletion is pretty reasonable; I would not deny a person the opportunity to disagree with me as long as there is some possible reason for them to be doing so- and as long as it's done with some modicum of civility. The stuff that I take out is either pretty harsh, or else it's just purposeless. Both cases obscure productive conversation by displacement. I know it's all invisible to you, so I must ask you to trust me on this point (and on my discretion) if you resect my opinion. Thanks ;)
I have often wondered why they (UA-cam) don't simply send all of the "low-priority" comments (the 'first!' and 'lol' type comments) as a massive 'digest' email after a week or so... That way, you (the creator) don't have to see the useless comments coming in 'live' and can instead look at them all at once--quickly--to skim to see if there are any false positives... Of which we know there will be some. It always made me wonder why the creators were punished with the 'firehose' of the comments, but then all the viewers just get a filtered list...
The top performing vid on my channel is a DIY type video where things just went wrong. Every week, I get comments on that one, and about half of them are variations on "you did this wrong, you're dumb". It wears at you. (It seems clear that the majority of those types don't seem to know how to pull down a video description or they would see the rest of the story -- video description is the only way that we can add to a video once it is out there. Short of shooting a follow-up. And most people don't seem to care to watch the follow-up). I leave it up, because it still makes me money. And also the small fraction of positive comments from people who say thank-you for me helping them avoid the same mistakes. That said, I fully understand that "big" channels get to a point where they just stop looking at all their comments. I remember Peter Brown said it was somewhere around the 100-150k subscriber point that he flipped the switch to stop getting comments forwarded to him. (I could be way off on the number, but I do remember him saying that he no longer read the majority of comments) Sorry for the rest of humanity getting you down.
Sometimes I will sign out and view comments from a different profile, or through a different search engine. It's spooky how much different it looks to everyone. And its efficiency is constantly increasing! It's a wonder how anyone can make a well-informed opinion with modern media.
The 100-150K point sounds about right. Although, it's really more about views. I stop caring about the comments at around 1/4 million views. You can fight the good fight right up to around there. With any vid over 2 million, it's best just to skim over them, and try stay out of the spam box, lest your day could be ruined. This second channel has been a nice reprieve from the attention, but the simple fact is that it's now catching up and I don't like it. I'm not personable, and I do not enjoy adult company that I have to walk on eggshells around. Some presenters seem to weather it well enough, though I suspect that there's a lot of feigned optimism when you ask them about the comments. It's like a dirty little secret. The cliché response is to claim that "most are well-meaning," despite the reality that comment expression is a Bell curve of Id-like selfish intention; that is, there is just as much bad here as good. I wish your channel well, but don't be fooled: once you get up in the millions, there's an associated burn that is not possible to avoid. Some presenters will chase neutrality and popularity in vain with apologies, long-winded explanations, predictable content, and populist talking-points. Others like myself would prefer to just run from the problem. I'm too honest, so if I'm asked, I'll tell- and telling in this case is really bad for business. You mentioned Peter Brown; he once told me that he often replies to comments honestly and then quickly deletes them for catharsis. Ha. He and I have different approaches! Whatever yours is, feel free to vent here anytime. It's hard to find anyone who will understand. It all just sounds so first-world problem-ey. There's one or two other UA-camrs that I do talk to on occasion, and it's nice to purge.
The union going to the tank was the best thing you did . Now when you need a new tank which will be faster than you think all you have to do is unscrew the union and the tank can be removed . No electrical wires to disconnect no other pipes to be disconnected . Great job on adding it . Wait and see when the time comes you will be glad its there .
You're probably right. I've since realized that my water is acidic, and it passes through the pressure tank before getting to the neutralizer. As such, I can expect the tank to rust out pretty quickly. Live and learn.
As a home owner and informal DYI'er, I get IMMENSE satisfaction to hearing your gleeful shouts of joy when the job finally comes together. Been there. Felt that. Your POST review and analysis of the components after the project was done, was informative and illustrative. Loved it. I'm a late subscriber to your channel, so I hope I don't see you go dark and just keep up with the main channel. It's THIS style of channel that I find endlessly entertaining, amusing, informing and encouraging. Here's to more videos and less worry about commenters.
The "informal charm" is what keeps me coming back. I started on the main channel for the cool woodworking, making, and puzzle content. I wasn't even aware this channel existed for quite a while. I found myself wanting for more of your missives and anecdotes, but understood why you kept your personality out of those videos. When I found this channel, I found the Pocket I was wanting to know more about, while also managing to maintain the anonymity that you require. I've found myself even more excited for these videos than the "main channel" content that first introduced me to Pocket. The content, while often all over the place, carries a familiar tone and keeps me engaged regardless of my interest in the topic at hand. I appreciate you taking us on all these adventures. It's been a great time exploring your property and maintaining your home. Thanks!
I replaced pressure tanks and it’s components for 10 years... watching this video is making me miss the industry...nothing like a fresh tank and brass “T” job well done pocket :)
I dont do a 10th of the genres of diy videos that i watch, i just watch because its my way of living vicariously through other people (Im chronically ill, i cant do as much as i would like) But saying that. Your videos are some I look forward to, often because you teach well even for someone who's never touched the subject before, but also because I know its not always just a video on plumbing. So i guess im saying thanks and goodbye if youre leaving YT
Pocket you remind me a lot of my late grandfather from dad's side. Mainly in the sense that if you need something and can make it you usually will make it opposed to buying it. I guess I would like to hear a ramble about why we should do these things from your perspective. I like the way you think about and view consumerism.
I know plumbing having worked as a plumber's helper for a couple years and I thought I knew all this stuff. Not so! I found your video to be informative and entertaining. Thank you for posting this cool video.
Thank you for taking the time to produce and share this incredibly detailed and informative video! I've got all of my parts gathered and just going over my plan a few more times before replacing my old (failed) tank tomorrow morning with a bigger, brighter, shinier one (but which will also require total overhaul and replacement of the entire plumbing assembly, due to the larger tank and tee it requires. Your video is giving me the confidence and courage I needed!
Thanks. You've got this handled! Hey, if there's one thing I could add to this video, it's that I'd recommend using thread sealant AND Teflon tape on threaded joints. That's probably why I had to tighten the brass so much. Good luck!
@@pocket83squared may I ask: Did you replace your black supply line from the well, or is that just cleaned up really nicely? And which white nylon fitting did you use to connect to it--and did you use any kind of pipe sealant as well as the hose clamps? I am having the biggest challenge with deciding what the best approach will be to connect my (in my case, this is a very old well and I believe it is actually ABS as opposed to black polyethylene) 1" ID well supply to the tank tee. Trying to incorporate new stuff to old stuff is always an adventure!
@@JR-ot4im No sealant, just clamps. It was only cleaned, not replaced. I used a heatgun to gently soften it, both during removal and installation. I can't help you on the nylon fitting; you'll have to match that yourself, depending on what your line is made of and how much working length you have. Either case, just go slow, clean it nicely, and don't apply too much heat, but be extra extra careful if it's cold. ABS can get brittle. My best advice would be to measure the ID, OD, and wall thickness of your black line, and then go find a competent building-store plumber to ask for an opinion. Good luck.
Never seen the inside of a tank or pressure switch, very cool, thanks for the look! I am also not a plumber but do plenty of plumbing. I have taken to now always using PTFE laced pipe dope on metal fittings and PTFE tape only on plastic. Really have found that I don't get leaks at installation this way. YMMV. Thanks as always for the videos
Something that helps me a lot with leaks is using pipe dope along with teflon tape. The tape goes on first for course but I've very seldom had issues. Otherwise this is a very clean installation. I appreciate how clean you've made it. Not that my opinion really matters but still haha
Further information you never asked for: The 'flux' in soldering is used to remove the copper-oxides and other 'non-metal' (such as plastics, or varnish) with a chemical action that is enhanced by being hot. This allows the solder to get in better contact with the metal, for a lower resistance and mechanically sound 'braze' if you want to get super pedantic and technical about it. Brazing is essentially the same thing as soldering, hence why flux is used there as well. Only in that instance, you want mechanical strength (or sealing) and not electrical resistance. The marble pyramids you made with the epoxy (still one of my favorite videos, that whole series is fantastic) is very similar to what is happening with the solder/braze. The heat lets the epoxy flow and coat the marbles 'better' by changing the surface tension.
I remember when i finally got my first multimeter after procrastinating over getting one for years :D You should really get one, you won't regret it :)
You have probably gotten at least a thousand comments already informing you, but as a prospective metalsmith here is my two cents. The flux is a compound that prevents oxide layers from forming on the surface of the metal so when brazing or soldering the metals are free to chemically bond. Historically flux was made from rosin which smells very nice. Now days borax based flux is much easier to come by and therefore it is much cheaper. The drawback to the cheap flux is that it will burn your nose hairs off if you inhale the vapors. Pocket I want to thank you for the content you put on UA-cam. It is comforting to be able learn from and interact with like minds.
Thanks! No, I have no idea how it works, and I haven't taken time to look it up. It sounds like it does something like what a noble gas does when welding; that is, it displaces and/or suppresses non-useful reactions that may interfere. Am I close here?
@@pocket83squared that's only one part of it the other is the pressure variances created when it boils that creates a venturi effect sucking the solder into the joint
Typical PA iron ore juice Thanks for dissecting the tank I often wondered I did a few but never saw the inside. You are also right Pex is the only way to fly
If you want a multimeter, I can recommend the Uni-T mini clamp meter. I got one because I saw Big Clive using it, and it's not too expensive. The clamp is really nice for measuring current (AC and DC), and then it has the test leads and does everything else that a multimeter does. It also had a non-contact voltage detector that's pretty handy too.
Idea for your leftover compressed air chamber: maybe a bird bath, (more plumbing!). With lots of copper wire, as you would, for embellishments and greibleing. That's all I could think of right away. Or like everyone else, with leftover round parts/pipe "let's make a fire pit...".
I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thank you for showing the innards of the beast, when you cut open the tank. I've always wondered what it looked like in there. Surprisingly, my imagination did me well. It looked precisely as I thought it would, except I was unaware if that upper baffle. At any rate, I read your pinned comment about people's disrespectful and otherwise bothersome comments, and I am truly sorry you even had to think of writing such a thing. I hope my comment is not counted among the non grata.
Usually the comments that incorporate full sentences and Latin expression tend to be the nice ones. Unless they're the really nasty, petty, vindictive ones. In general, _malum quo communius eo peius;_ the more common the evil, the worse. It's the dismissive & entitled culture that pokes me to write stuff like that. It's certainly not you. In fact, thank you for taking the time. Researcher Dan Ariely once gave a great presentation about the flaws built-in to our morality (cheating, theft, et cetera). I can't remember the details now-and perhaps I'm skewing his argument to paraphrase-but one of its core ideas was that 'evil,' or whatever we want to call it, tends to be a cumulative thing, like it's a conglomeration of small(er) transgressions that eventually gives rise to the big picture. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Though the overt hatred has been mostly purged now from our online discourse, the remaining light, passive rudeness here seems to have developed an emergent strength of its own. Yeah, so that's how you replace a bad pressure tank ;)
I've used a water tank with no bladder for 30 years and looking to replace it. I noticed that the bladder tanks are 4 x cheaper but I'm going back to non bladder tank if it can last another 30 years. Thanks for the info on the tee.
The wrap of Teflon tape/paste put on union fittings does only one thing it prevents the threads from corroding together so that you can get the union fittings to unscrew years down the line. Also how solder flux works is its a compound that boils at a set temperature the effect of it boiling creates a steam pocket that pushes the solder away from the joint initially until it vents it's pressure but then causes a low pressure pocket when you pull away the heat that then draws the molten solder into the joint.
Thank you for putting this video together - i'm about to tackle the same exact issue of leaking from the bottom elbow of the tank... I've been very intimidated by the complexity of the piping to the tank -- and the connections between the well line and then the house and all being different materials... im really dreading doing this job, but for now have a bootleg temporary aluminum foil 'water slide' to direct the water into a bucket outside the tank which I have to empty every few hours :(
It's not that bad. You can do it. Use the time from now until you have the tank to plan out as much as possible. If you have any questions or problems, let me know, and I'll try to respond quickly. Good luck!
Hey, Pocket, I was just watching a video by Alec Steele. Dude took duct tape, stuck it to the back of his sand paper, and cut it into strips to be used, "shoe-shine" style, to round (in his case, stainless steel) things. Maybe this is common knowledge, but I hadn't seen it, and thought I'd share. K, bye.
I recently had the same problem with the new Square D pressure switch. The factory installed the terminal screws insanely tight and I almost snapped the terminal bracket off trying to remove them. I was super pissed off at Square D, wondering wtf
Pocket83, I really, really appreciate the time you took to make this video. Your attitude and thoroughness are over the top. You helped me a lot and I thank you..... Rick
Thanks for the video. I'm about to replace my pressure tank in a few days. Got a Well X Trol tank like yours, just a different size. I purchased all the fittings I need for the job, but added one that I didn't see on your installation. I'm adding a check valve to the system so the water won't drain back to the well pump. First will be the hose fitting to the pump, then the check valve and then the rest as you have installed. My system already had one, so I'm adding a new one. By the way how old was your tank, mine was original to the house that was build in 1982. Pretty good longevity.
Sure, check valves are usually a good idea. If there was one there before, you'll probably want to do the same thing again (as long as there were no problems). My previous tank was from 1997, but the basement is high humidity and the tank is usually cool, so 20-some years was long enough for the condensation/rust to destroy it.
So cool to see the inside of the pressure tank, and a very interesting video overall. Any idea why the bulb was way brighter when you tested the pump switch compared to the outlet? Does the pump run at 220v?
My best friend works for a well and softener company and he's in the process of turning a particularly large pressure tank into a smoker to replace my current one made from a 55 gallon drum. You'd be surprised how many features of a well tank map perfectly to use for charcoal/wood smoker
Hi Pocket, at 23:01 the pipe is almost assuredly polyethylene and the white fittings are generally nylon or nylon mixes. My experience here in the midwest for installations in the last 10 years anyway. Last the grease in the pressure tank is usually cosmoline as it prevents rust and is safe for rubber/plastics unlike some other petroleum based greases.
So watching your video I noticed you missed one piece of plumbing that you really should’ve put on. A check valve on the well pump side. Most well pumps have a check valve above them but it’s a really good idea to have at the pressure tank just thought I should mention it you did a good job though
Hey pocket, if you're in the market for new wire strippers, I highly suggest automatic ones. Not having to worry about what size wire you have is great, and being able to use them one-handed is huge, especially if you're working on live wires. (Please don't strip hot wires if at all possible.)
Why didn't you show yourself taking the old setup apart? That's the part that I was looking for information on, and yours was almost identical to mine.
I'm not sure I understand. Taking something apart is just the reverse order of putting it together, except that you also have the option to break the stuff being replaced. Most of the info you'll need is somewhere around here. If you're stuck on something, just ask.
New at water tanks...Why are pressure switches mounted above pipe instead of below? Doesn’t top mounted possibly trap air? Below pipe would always be filled with water...air compresses...water doesn’t. Thanks for reply.
That seems like a fair point. Let's think about this. The nipple/stem that attaches to the pressure switch does rise up around 4" or so. First, consider that the switch is coming from the lowest horizontal pipe in the system. Further, the pump at the well is getting its water from an underground reservoir, with not much air in it. It may seem like a pump would agitate the water and introduce new air, but a pump can't pull air out of 'thin water.' Besides, any dissolved air contained in the water is probably not enough for increased compression to alter the (actual tap) pressure. If it did, in theory, the switch could just be adjusted to compensate. But really, if that were the case, you would probably be in the market to drill a new well, so that might be the sign of bigger problems. But what about a bubble of air being trapped inside the switch's diaphragm? That sounds most probable, but the flow of water is forceful enough and often enough that it should be continuously replaced. One other point, though it's silly and obvious; the fact is that it does work this way, so it must not be a problem. *Please note* that this is all speculative, and that I am a non-expert moron with a completely unrelated background/skillset.
Do you recommend getting a Xtrol pressure well water tank from the cheapest online store or a distributor? Online purchase voids the warranty. thanks 😊
That's what I did. Just be sure to get it from a reputable enough seller that it's returnable (in case). This way you can give it a good visual inspection. The brand itself seems pretty trustworthy. It'll last until it rusts; it would be unrealistic to expect any more from a tank than that. Good luck.
Thanks for sharing.. I have the same well T manifold setup. I’m trying to figure out which pipe is from the well and which pipe is going inside the house. What I’m going to try to do is this… Turn shut off valve to close. Then turn on water on bathtub and sinks. If the pressure gauge goes down while the water is on in the bathtub, I would assume the pipe on the left is going inside the house. Is this correct?
There's one at the pump. I do have an extra one, so I could add it, but my well is not so far away, and it's not too deep, so I don't think it's urgent.
If I install my own tank, going to get Amtrol tank, will warranty still be honored, or do I need to get a professional? I know how to do it, but still want the warranty.
I have no idea. There's really not much to worry about with this brand. It's a drum that holds water. Look it over before install, especially at the welds. The diaphragm inside is thick rubber that's virtually impenetrable. My old one is still in use (outside) for rain water next to the garage. The probability that this product would fail from a defect within the first couple of years is almost zero. However, given that any steel water tank is eventually going to rust with time and exposure, buying one with the intention to have it replaced for free is pretty shysty. Live a little.
9:15 Reminds me of Egypt, where they made a huge dam near the south border. The resulting reservoir spreading over many historic sites. One of these sites were the 3200 year old Abu Simbel temples (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Simbel_temples). Instead of letting them get flooded they sawed it into large chunks and and moved them to higher land. Where they tediously reassembled the entire thing like a large Lego set.
On the left of your T, it’s were your water comes in? And on the right, the water goes to the house right? Is it important or the two sides are universals ? Thanks
Yes (on mine), the black line on the left is coming from the well, and the CPVC on the right goes to the house. As for which side ends up being which, it shouldn't matter-unless there's a check-valve on your setup. Within the tee itself, there's only a pressure gauge and the switch, and it really doesn't matter to those which side of the tee ends up being the 'in' side. Hope that helps.
Yes, your breaker panel _should_ have a circuit that's dedicated to the well pump. Turn it off. And even after it's switched off, test it anyway before touching wiring, because 220 is dangerous.
After reviewing your video, I had noticed that no check valve was used between the pump and the tank. Shouldn't a check valve have been added to prevent the water from draining back into the well?
Sure. There already is one just above my well pump, and I don't _seem_ to experience any drop in pressure over time, but it doesn't hurt to add one closer to the pressure tank if you have the room. Note also that my well isn't too deep or far away.
Thought about this reply later, and there are two things I should've added: One: check valves increase back-pressure, so they will affect a pump's efficiency. Don't just add one in willy-nilly. Be sure you need it first. Two: you can easily test the functionality of your system's at-the-well check valve(s) by 1) shutting off the well pump's electricity, then 2) closing off the nearest valve that's just above the pressure tank, and finally 3) watching for any significant loss of pressure over the next hour or two.
I didn't use one here, but there's probably one outside near the well pump. Those will depend on your well's depth, the length of run to your house, and the amount of plumbing upstairs. If there's one in the house above this, I haven't found it yet.
Yes. I suspected as much, which is why I had one hand behind my back. A multimeter is recommended, but an incandescent test-light will tell you the same story about voltage.
Yes again; though that doesn't necessarily prove that they're both connected, right? Something about a test light that I just trust in that hard proof sort of way, you know?
Steel drums or a small smoker or bbq for outside the possibilities are endless with old pressure tanks, I’m making a small pot belly oven out of a propane tank but there’s a total fire ban in my area for probably the next 4 months
14:30 I had hoped you were going to use your vinyl tubing cutter; that video is one of my favorites. So simple and satisfying! In regards to your frustration with youtube, are there any platforms to which you’ve considered moving your content? I know I’d have no trouble subscribing to the cubic edition of pocket83, but I can’t imagine it’d fix the problem of exclusivity to a preferred audience for very long.
Probably not. This one didn't. And blocking them with a paywall is pretty far from what I try to do here. I'm struggling with it. Do I even have the right? I mean, this is a public platform, so isn't the 'exclusive club' (Mensa) model a bit arrogant and out of touch? Maybe I should just be straight up honest, and let them naturally fall away. Honesty is not optimal here, though. Like standing on the roof in a storm while holding a shovel sort of not optimum. Oh, not sure if this was in that video, but add a drop of mineral oil to the blade when using the tubing cutter. Rubber and vinyl are grabby, so they'll cut better with reduced friction.
pocket83² How damaging to your channel would an “honest” video really be? There’s obviously the consequence of the ignorant comments (for which you’ve made it clear you have zero tolerance), but if you are at a point where ratings are of little importance, couldn’t some honesty be the solution to warding off unpleasant viewers in the long run? It seems like you’re trying to manage a tough balance of keeping a time capsule/record of your projects etc. for your own benefit, and engaging with a growing audience in a symbiotic manner. I guess it comes down to what this channel means to you in that sense. I’m not a content creator myself, so I don’t have much experience to relate to your perspective.
Seems like you have a pretty good idea imagining what the experience would be like, though. I'm strongly considering what you've just mentioned. Painful honesty is kinda my default position, but it has not been good to me in my personal life.
Hey pocket i know this is on a different video which is STIHL MS170 chainsaw gas leak repair (check this first) from a month ago try burning the stump in the front yard that is what i do like your vids by the way
One is just above the well pump, and the other is sitting on a shelf with all of the other plumbing-related stuff that's in my garage. They're both solid stainless. Really nice.
What is it that you have a problem with here? Every sensibly related detail is in some way smuggled into this video. If you're here because you actually want to replace your tank, then you have two options; either: 1) deal with my diversion and sit through the entire 1/2 hour, or 2) try your luck with any of the other crappy video walk-throughs that are out there. Either way, I'll sleep well enough, knowing that my tank is good for the next decade. Read the description.
I'm pretty new at this but I'm getting ready to change my pressure tank but I did notice on your line coming from the well pump to the tank shouldn't you have a check valve there as I know mine does so that the water does not go back into the well for some reason
Many of the parts are included in a kit. There's no simple recipe, since every install will vary slightly. Pause the video and make note of the parts you need.
NEVER? That's a touch dramatic. Also a bit more-than-obvious, considering that I'd mentioned the tester in video. FYI, had the filament burst, and had the bulb "exploded" as a result, the circuit would've been broken. It was a calculated (and somewhat small) risk. There are an infinite number of could-haves in this world. Procure for your own contingencies. Note that the imperative tone here is reactive. I'm also hungry, in a bad mood, and terribly sick of demanding commenters. Please try to hold that perspective for the moment before you reply with some further lecture on my moral responsibility.
@@pocket83squared It wasn't meant to criticize your video, only to make a warning. I am a journeyman electrician and have come across just that scenario when a homeowner temporarily hooked up some lights to 240V. Didn't mean to insult you, just warning anyone who is watching your video.
@@benjaminlevesque4879 Nice of you. Thanks. And by the way, I now own two testers and a multimeter. Still use the test-light sometimes, though. But usually not for higher than 110v; doing that's pretty stupid.
Than. _Then_ is an adverb that's used to show chronological order. _Than_ is used for comparisons. Examples: ~Explaining the difference has taken longer *than* skipping that part of the video would have. ~If people leave an inconsiderate comment, *then* they should expect a snappy answer.
50 years ago ppl were thinking about the environment,Chrysler Corp installed a positive crankcase vent system to replace the road draft tube and never stopped,cars were made to run cleaner.have you ever seen photos of the LA basin and the smog in those years.America has been a leader in this field in autos and industry since then that Americans have footed the bill so please do research before you look like a fool,I was there I know you don't
Closer to where I live, but further back in time, Pittsburgh's air pollution was once off the charts because of its coal/coke consumption. Visibility was near zero. Over a reasonably short time span, the air had been turned back to mostly clear. The steel industry had once wreaked havoc in its appetite for energy. My Dad told me stories of a condition of filth in lake Erie, and how there was a time when nobody would even swim there. Of course, there was also the railroad network, which exacerbated the problem. Such was the price of the revolution. Though many of our streams remain orange to this day from the mining, we've made progress to some extent. But to your point, if you're going to call me names for being incorrect, explain the context of my mistake. I have no idea which lack of 'research' on my part you're referring. If you're just here trying to convince me that humanity's present environmental course is sufficient, then I'm afraid it's you who looks like a fool-no matter _where_ you've been. And in terms of the economics, "Americans have footed the bill" might be the most nationalistic, selfish, naive, infantile, and downright short-sighted take on our industrial ascent I've heard this week; reducing airborne pollution is no more a societal concession than is displacing our excrement. You do not earn a star for doing what's necessary for long-term survival, so stop patting yourself on the back for having a catalytic converter on your unnecessarily large vehicle(s).
Shhhh, quiet now. Your opinion is both irrelevant and uninteresting, which is why I'm the one doing all the talking. Good luck finding a more comprehensive intro-level tutorial on this subject. Oh, and 'comprehensive' just means thorough, or complete.
Things I learned. Diagram = balloon, Bladder = balloon :) I think I too have balloon on my mind. I would add a filter to your system to try to help with the sediment
I replaced pressure tanks and it’s components for 10 years... watching this video is making me miss the industry...nothing like a fresh tank and brass “T” job well done pocket :)
Think about your comments before posting them. You don't know me, and I don't know you. Rudeness, insult, profanity, illegible comments, unsolicited advice, and stupidity in general will all be removed immediately.
The new culture here on UA-cam is one of pandering and patronizing. Presenters kiss your asses in exchange for neutrality. I don't do that. I don't ask you for money. I don't make you listen to sponsored garbage. I don't pretend as though we're all the same, or as though you're a special snowflake to me. I don't pretend to care about your suggestions, or shower you in false thanks. I don't whine to you about policy or politics. I don't sing, dance, or make cutesy pop-culture references and STAR WARS projects to fool you into believing that we're friends. All of these things are what popular channels do in order to secure their places. Consider: what is popularity, other than the illusion of similarity? It's all a lie, and I don't do any of that to you. In return, show me some decency.
My tolerance is becoming lower. This channel is on its last leg. I'm about to return to my main channel to make neutered mathematical gimmicks for the masses. What happened? Too much attention on that last vid about torching out nails: endless comments about how I don't understand the physics of leverage, or about how to use a clamp/vice/prybar/hammer. After a decade here, I've had enough pointless criticism and free advice to last me a lifetime. After the first few thousand regular viewers (who are, on average, supportive, encouraging, and clever) have watched these, the general audience then crashes the party without taking their muddy boots off. This channel was not designed to support that load. What happens to the party after you guys have left? Well, let's just say that they're pretty inconsiderate to the host. pocket83³ is on the drawing board. It won't be advertised. Sorry that I can't better handle the stress of it; it's just so long and tedious. The redundancy is just mind-numbing. This comment will have to be deleted. There is an unequal and opposite reaction to everything here. Some of you are already typing out your presumptuous reply, advising me to not let it bother me, as though you have any idea of the type or volume of the thing that I am describing. Again, I will remind you that what you see on your screen has been designed for you by an AI; you are witnessing a response to your own beliefs and behaviors, which has been contrived to present you with a narrative that's consistent with your present world-view. Such a picture is a idealized landscape, and in it, there is no room for the nastiness that is so pervasive just over the horizon. Even the most horrible blocked or censored comment will still show up on the screen of the poster, ever-solidifying the imaginary legitimacy of his statement. Which madness traps my mind, I wonder. Can any of us know? You believe that you do?
I'm so sorry. If you read all that, you probably aren't part of the problem. I mean, you're actually communicating with me!
And it's a good point that I seem to be whining about an invisible problem. It makes me look crazy, so I do try to keep it to myself. The "public service" aspect of (comment) moderation is as follows, and this is the part that you might not 'get' unless you've experienced a few million+ exposures: negativity REALLY begets negativity. It snowballs. If you don't squash it, it becomes simply awful.
I don't mind the occasional innuendo or lowbrow humor, or even the well-placed curse here and there. But the awful I'm describing is the kind that's toxic for a public sphere containing kids and people who, in general, are trying to consider a new idea. Learning seems to work best in a room without airborne spit-balls.
My standard for comment deletion is pretty reasonable; I would not deny a person the opportunity to disagree with me as long as there is some possible reason for them to be doing so- and as long as it's done with some modicum of civility.
The stuff that I take out is either pretty harsh, or else it's just purposeless. Both cases obscure productive conversation by displacement. I know it's all invisible to you, so I must ask you to trust me on this point (and on my discretion) if you resect my opinion.
Thanks ;)
I have often wondered why they (UA-cam) don't simply send all of the "low-priority" comments (the 'first!' and 'lol' type comments) as a massive 'digest' email after a week or so... That way, you (the creator) don't have to see the useless comments coming in 'live' and can instead look at them all at once--quickly--to skim to see if there are any false positives... Of which we know there will be some. It always made me wonder why the creators were punished with the 'firehose' of the comments, but then all the viewers just get a filtered list...
The top performing vid on my channel is a DIY type video where things just went wrong. Every week, I get comments on that one, and about half of them are variations on "you did this wrong, you're dumb". It wears at you. (It seems clear that the majority of those types don't seem to know how to pull down a video description or they would see the rest of the story -- video description is the only way that we can add to a video once it is out there. Short of shooting a follow-up. And most people don't seem to care to watch the follow-up). I leave it up, because it still makes me money. And also the small fraction of positive comments from people who say thank-you for me helping them avoid the same mistakes.
That said, I fully understand that "big" channels get to a point where they just stop looking at all their comments. I remember Peter Brown said it was somewhere around the 100-150k subscriber point that he flipped the switch to stop getting comments forwarded to him. (I could be way off on the number, but I do remember him saying that he no longer read the majority of comments)
Sorry for the rest of humanity getting you down.
Sometimes I will sign out and view comments from a different profile, or through a different search engine. It's spooky how much different it looks to everyone. And its efficiency is constantly increasing! It's a wonder how anyone can make a well-informed opinion with modern media.
The 100-150K point sounds about right. Although, it's really more about views. I stop caring about the comments at around 1/4 million views. You can fight the good fight right up to around there. With any vid over 2 million, it's best just to skim over them, and try stay out of the spam box, lest your day could be ruined.
This second channel has been a nice reprieve from the attention, but the simple fact is that it's now catching up and I don't like it. I'm not personable, and I do not enjoy adult company that I have to walk on eggshells around.
Some presenters seem to weather it well enough, though I suspect that there's a lot of feigned optimism when you ask them about the comments. It's like a dirty little secret. The cliché response is to claim that "most are well-meaning," despite the reality that comment expression is a Bell curve of Id-like selfish intention; that is, there is just as much bad here as good.
I wish your channel well, but don't be fooled: once you get up in the millions, there's an associated burn that is not possible to avoid. Some presenters will chase neutrality and popularity in vain with apologies, long-winded explanations, predictable content, and populist talking-points. Others like myself would prefer to just run from the problem. I'm too honest, so if I'm asked, I'll tell- and telling in this case is really bad for business. You mentioned Peter Brown; he once told me that he often replies to comments honestly and then quickly deletes them for catharsis. Ha. He and I have different approaches! Whatever yours is, feel free to vent here anytime. It's hard to find anyone who will understand. It all just sounds so first-world problem-ey. There's one or two other UA-camrs that I do talk to on occasion, and it's nice to purge.
The union going to the tank was the best thing you did . Now when you need a new tank which will be faster than you think all you have to do is unscrew the union and the tank can be removed . No electrical wires to disconnect no other pipes to be disconnected . Great job on adding it . Wait and see when the time comes you will be glad its there .
You're probably right. I've since realized that my water is acidic, and it passes through the pressure tank before getting to the neutralizer. As such, I can expect the tank to rust out pretty quickly. Live and learn.
As a home owner and informal DYI'er, I get IMMENSE satisfaction to hearing your gleeful shouts of joy when the job finally comes together. Been there. Felt that.
Your POST review and analysis of the components after the project was done, was informative and illustrative. Loved it. I'm a late subscriber to your channel, so I hope I don't see you go dark and just keep up with the main channel. It's THIS style of channel that I find endlessly entertaining, amusing, informing and encouraging. Here's to more videos and less worry about commenters.
I have watched what seems to be 1000 videos on this subject and your video is by far the most interesting and informative. 👍💯
Me, TOOOOO! thanks so much!
The "informal charm" is what keeps me coming back. I started on the main channel for the cool woodworking, making, and puzzle content. I wasn't even aware this channel existed for quite a while. I found myself wanting for more of your missives and anecdotes, but understood why you kept your personality out of those videos. When I found this channel, I found the Pocket I was wanting to know more about, while also managing to maintain the anonymity that you require.
I've found myself even more excited for these videos than the "main channel" content that first introduced me to Pocket. The content, while often all over the place, carries a familiar tone and keeps me engaged regardless of my interest in the topic at hand. I appreciate you taking us on all these adventures. It's been a great time exploring your property and maintaining your home. Thanks!
I replaced pressure tanks and it’s components for 10 years... watching this video is making me miss the industry...nothing like a fresh tank and brass “T” job well done pocket :)
I dont do a 10th of the genres of diy videos that i watch, i just watch because its my way of living vicariously through other people (Im chronically ill, i cant do as much as i would like)
But saying that. Your videos are some I look forward to, often because you teach well even for someone who's never touched the subject before, but also because I know its not always just a video on plumbing.
So i guess im saying thanks and goodbye if youre leaving YT
Pocket you remind me a lot of my late grandfather from dad's side.
Mainly in the sense that if you need something and can make it you usually will make it opposed to buying it.
I guess I would like to hear a ramble about why we should do these things from your perspective. I like the way you think about and view consumerism.
I don't know much about well water systems, this video taught me about a component I never knew existed.
Your attitude alone makes you my favorite UA-camr!
I know plumbing having worked as a plumber's helper for a couple years and I thought I knew all this stuff. Not so! I found your video to be informative and entertaining. Thank you for posting this cool video.
Thank you for taking the time to produce and share this incredibly detailed and informative video! I've got all of my parts gathered and just going over my plan a few more times before replacing my old (failed) tank tomorrow morning with a bigger, brighter, shinier one (but which will also require total overhaul and replacement of the entire plumbing assembly, due to the larger tank and tee it requires. Your video is giving me the confidence and courage I needed!
Thanks. You've got this handled!
Hey, if there's one thing I could add to this video, it's that I'd recommend using thread sealant AND Teflon tape on threaded joints. That's probably why I had to tighten the brass so much. Good luck!
@@pocket83squared may I ask: Did you replace your black supply line from the well, or is that just cleaned up really nicely? And which white nylon fitting did you use to connect to it--and did you use any kind of pipe sealant as well as the hose clamps? I am having the biggest challenge with deciding what the best approach will be to connect my (in my case, this is a very old well and I believe it is actually ABS as opposed to black polyethylene) 1" ID well supply to the tank tee. Trying to incorporate new stuff to old stuff is always an adventure!
@@JR-ot4im No sealant, just clamps. It was only cleaned, not replaced. I used a heatgun to gently soften it, both during removal and installation. I can't help you on the nylon fitting; you'll have to match that yourself, depending on what your line is made of and how much working length you have. Either case, just go slow, clean it nicely, and don't apply too much heat, but be extra extra careful if it's cold. ABS can get brittle.
My best advice would be to measure the ID, OD, and wall thickness of your black line, and then go find a competent building-store plumber to ask for an opinion. Good luck.
Never seen the inside of a tank or pressure switch, very cool, thanks for the look! I am also not a plumber but do plenty of plumbing. I have taken to now always using PTFE laced pipe dope on metal fittings and PTFE tape only on plastic. Really have found that I don't get leaks at installation this way. YMMV. Thanks as always for the videos
you are like a dad that actually teaches me stuff
Something that helps me a lot with leaks is using pipe dope along with teflon tape. The tape goes on first for course but I've very seldom had issues. Otherwise this is a very clean installation. I appreciate how clean you've made it. Not that my opinion really matters but still haha
Further information you never asked for: The 'flux' in soldering is used to remove the copper-oxides and other 'non-metal' (such as plastics, or varnish) with a chemical action that is enhanced by being hot. This allows the solder to get in better contact with the metal, for a lower resistance and mechanically sound 'braze' if you want to get super pedantic and technical about it. Brazing is essentially the same thing as soldering, hence why flux is used there as well. Only in that instance, you want mechanical strength (or sealing) and not electrical resistance. The marble pyramids you made with the epoxy (still one of my favorite videos, that whole series is fantastic) is very similar to what is happening with the solder/braze. The heat lets the epoxy flow and coat the marbles 'better' by changing the surface tension.
I remember when i finally got my first multimeter after procrastinating over getting one for years :D
You should really get one, you won't regret it :)
You have probably gotten at least a thousand comments already informing you, but as a prospective metalsmith here is my two cents. The flux is a compound that prevents oxide layers from forming on the surface of the metal so when brazing or soldering the metals are free to chemically bond. Historically flux was made from rosin which smells very nice. Now days borax based flux is much easier to come by and therefore it is much cheaper. The drawback to the cheap flux is that it will burn your nose hairs off if you inhale the vapors. Pocket I want to thank you for the content you put on UA-cam. It is comforting to be able learn from and interact with like minds.
Thanks! No, I have no idea how it works, and I haven't taken time to look it up. It sounds like it does something like what a noble gas does when welding; that is, it displaces and/or suppresses non-useful reactions that may interfere. Am I close here?
@@pocket83squared that's only one part of it the other is the pressure variances created when it boils that creates a venturi effect sucking the solder into the joint
I read your comment (btw school has been going so good) hope life is well and you're doing great brother. Love the work you do!!
You explained it about as thoroughly as possible in simple terms
Typical PA iron ore juice Thanks for dissecting the tank I often wondered I did a few but never saw the inside. You are also right Pex is the only way to fly
If you want a multimeter, I can recommend the Uni-T mini clamp meter. I got one because I saw Big Clive using it, and it's not too expensive. The clamp is really nice for measuring current (AC and DC), and then it has the test leads and does everything else that a multimeter does. It also had a non-contact voltage detector that's pretty handy too.
Idea for your leftover compressed air chamber: maybe a bird bath, (more plumbing!). With lots of copper wire, as you would, for embellishments and greibleing.
That's all I could think of right away.
Or like everyone else, with leftover round parts/pipe "let's make a fire pit...".
I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thank you for showing the innards of the beast, when you cut open the tank. I've always wondered what it looked like in there. Surprisingly, my imagination did me well. It looked precisely as I thought it would, except I was unaware if that upper baffle.
At any rate, I read your pinned comment about people's disrespectful and otherwise bothersome comments, and I am truly sorry you even had to think of writing such a thing. I hope my comment is not counted among the non grata.
Usually the comments that incorporate full sentences and Latin expression tend to be the nice ones. Unless they're the really nasty, petty, vindictive ones. In general, _malum quo communius eo peius;_ the more common the evil, the worse. It's the dismissive & entitled culture that pokes me to write stuff like that. It's certainly not you. In fact, thank you for taking the time.
Researcher Dan Ariely once gave a great presentation about the flaws built-in to our morality (cheating, theft, et cetera). I can't remember the details now-and perhaps I'm skewing his argument to paraphrase-but one of its core ideas was that 'evil,' or whatever we want to call it, tends to be a cumulative thing, like it's a conglomeration of small(er) transgressions that eventually gives rise to the big picture. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
Though the overt hatred has been mostly purged now from our online discourse, the remaining light, passive rudeness here seems to have developed an emergent strength of its own.
Yeah, so that's how you replace a bad pressure tank ;)
I love all of your videos. Thanks for being great and posting great videos!
I've used a water tank with no bladder for 30 years and looking to replace it. I noticed that the bladder tanks are 4 x cheaper but I'm going back to non bladder tank if it can last another 30 years. Thanks for the info on the tee.
The wrap of Teflon tape/paste put on union fittings does only one thing it prevents the threads from corroding together so that you can get the union fittings to unscrew years down the line. Also how solder flux works is its a compound that boils at a set temperature the effect of it boiling creates a steam pocket that pushes the solder away from the joint initially until it vents it's pressure but then causes a low pressure pocket when you pull away the heat that then draws the molten solder into the joint.
Thank you for putting this video together - i'm about to tackle the same exact issue of leaking from the bottom elbow of the tank... I've been very intimidated by the complexity of the piping to the tank -- and the connections between the well line and then the house and all being different materials... im really dreading doing this job, but for now have a bootleg temporary aluminum foil 'water slide' to direct the water into a bucket outside the tank which I have to empty every few hours :(
It's not that bad. You can do it. Use the time from now until you have the tank to plan out as much as possible. If you have any questions or problems, let me know, and I'll try to respond quickly. Good luck!
Hey, Pocket, I was just watching a video by Alec Steele. Dude took duct tape, stuck it to the back of his sand paper, and cut it into strips to be used, "shoe-shine" style, to round (in his case, stainless steel) things. Maybe this is common knowledge, but I hadn't seen it, and thought I'd share. K, bye.
Great tip. Thanks ;)
I recently had the same problem with the new Square D pressure switch. The factory installed the terminal screws insanely tight and I almost snapped the terminal bracket off trying to remove them. I was super pissed off at Square D, wondering wtf
Pocket83, I really, really appreciate the time you took to make this video. Your attitude and thoroughness are over the top. You helped me a lot and I thank you..... Rick
Thanks for the video. I'm about to replace my pressure tank in a few days. Got a Well X Trol tank like yours, just a different size. I purchased all the fittings I need for the job, but added one that I didn't see on your installation. I'm adding a check valve to the system so the water won't drain back to the well pump. First will be the hose fitting to the pump, then the check valve and then the rest as you have installed. My system already had one, so I'm adding a new one. By the way how old was your tank, mine was original to the house that was build in 1982. Pretty good longevity.
Sure, check valves are usually a good idea. If there was one there before, you'll probably want to do the same thing again (as long as there were no problems). My previous tank was from 1997, but the basement is high humidity and the tank is usually cool, so 20-some years was long enough for the condensation/rust to destroy it.
Great video and showing the 'inards' of all the components!
So cool to see the inside of the pressure tank, and a very interesting video overall. Any idea why the bulb was way brighter when you tested the pump switch compared to the outlet? Does the pump run at 220v?
My best friend works for a well and softener company and he's in the process of turning a particularly large pressure tank into a smoker to replace my current one made from a 55 gallon drum.
You'd be surprised how many features of a well tank map perfectly to use for charcoal/wood smoker
That should turn out great. It's pretty thick material.
Thanks for this video. Plumbing! Too tight = leaks. Not tight enough = leaks. It's just maddening!
Thank you. Most informative video I have come across on this subject.
Appreciated. Happy it was helpful.
Exactly what I was looking for! And very well done too! You are to be commended.
Hi Pocket, at 23:01 the pipe is almost assuredly polyethylene and the white fittings are generally nylon or nylon mixes. My experience here in the midwest for installations in the last 10 years anyway. Last the grease in the pressure tank is usually cosmoline as it prevents rust and is safe for rubber/plastics unlike some other petroleum based greases.
your flawed philosophy while working is great
And which philosophy is that?
The pressure relief valve, you can probably add a drain hose to. No need to flood the area in the event of a failure.
So watching your video I noticed you missed one piece of plumbing that you really should’ve put on. A check valve on the well pump side. Most well pumps have a check valve above them but it’s a really good idea to have at the pressure tank just thought I should mention it you did a good job though
Hey pocket, if you're in the market for new wire strippers, I highly suggest automatic ones. Not having to worry about what size wire you have is great, and being able to use them one-handed is huge, especially if you're working on live wires. (Please don't strip hot wires if at all possible.)
Nice job ! maybe it was just condensation....but now you're good to go !
Why didn't you show yourself taking the old setup apart? That's the part that I was looking for information on, and yours was almost identical to mine.
I'm not sure I understand. Taking something apart is just the reverse order of putting it together, except that you also have the option to break the stuff being replaced.
Most of the info you'll need is somewhere around here. If you're stuck on something, just ask.
New at water tanks...Why are pressure switches mounted above pipe instead of below? Doesn’t top mounted possibly trap air? Below pipe would always be filled with water...air compresses...water doesn’t. Thanks for reply.
That seems like a fair point. Let's think about this. The nipple/stem that attaches to the pressure switch does rise up around 4" or so.
First, consider that the switch is coming from the lowest horizontal pipe in the system. Further, the pump at the well is getting its water from an underground reservoir, with not much air in it. It may seem like a pump would agitate the water and introduce new air, but a pump can't pull air out of 'thin water.'
Besides, any dissolved air contained in the water is probably not enough for increased compression to alter the (actual tap) pressure. If it did, in theory, the switch could just be adjusted to compensate. But really, if that were the case, you would probably be in the market to drill a new well, so that might be the sign of bigger problems.
But what about a bubble of air being trapped inside the switch's diaphragm? That sounds most probable, but the flow of water is forceful enough and often enough that it should be continuously replaced.
One other point, though it's silly and obvious; the fact is that it does work this way, so it must not be a problem.
*Please note* that this is all speculative, and that I am a non-expert moron with a completely unrelated background/skillset.
Do you recommend getting a Xtrol pressure well water tank from the cheapest online store or a distributor? Online purchase voids the warranty. thanks 😊
That's what I did. Just be sure to get it from a reputable enough seller that it's returnable (in case). This way you can give it a good visual inspection. The brand itself seems pretty trustworthy.
It'll last until it rusts; it would be unrealistic to expect any more from a tank than that. Good luck.
Thanks for sharing..
I have the same well T manifold setup.
I’m trying to figure out which pipe is from the well and which pipe is going inside the house.
What I’m going to try to do is this…
Turn shut off valve to close. Then turn on water on bathtub and sinks. If the pressure gauge goes down while the water is on in the bathtub, I would assume the pipe on the left is going inside the house.
Is this correct?
That's tough to answer without knowing exactly _where_ the valve is.
How come there is no backflow valve? Good job, good video. I just put the same system in for my mother in law. Works good.
There's one at the pump. I do have an extra one, so I could add it, but my well is not so far away, and it's not too deep, so I don't think it's urgent.
Very good video. Very Explanatory!!
Wow that's a loud motor on your backwash timer! ;)
It's kind of right in-your-face while I'm filming this. The camera has a forward-facing mic.
If I install my own tank, going to get Amtrol tank, will warranty still be honored, or do I need to get a professional? I know how to do it, but still want the warranty.
I have no idea. There's really not much to worry about with this brand. It's a drum that holds water. Look it over before install, especially at the welds. The diaphragm inside is thick rubber that's virtually impenetrable. My old one is still in use (outside) for rain water next to the garage.
The probability that this product would fail from a defect within the first couple of years is almost zero. However, given that any steel water tank is eventually going to rust with time and exposure, buying one with the intention to have it replaced for free is pretty shysty. Live a little.
9:15 Reminds me of Egypt, where they made a huge dam near the south border. The resulting reservoir spreading over many historic sites. One of these sites were the 3200 year old Abu Simbel temples (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Simbel_temples). Instead of letting them get flooded they sawed it into large chunks and and moved them to higher land. Where they tediously reassembled the entire thing like a large Lego set.
On the left of your T, it’s were your water comes in? And on the right, the water goes to the house right?
Is it important or the two sides are universals ? Thanks
Yes (on mine), the black line on the left is coming from the well, and the CPVC on the right goes to the house.
As for which side ends up being which, it shouldn't matter-unless there's a check-valve on your setup. Within the tee itself, there's only a pressure gauge and the switch, and it really doesn't matter to those which side of the tee ends up being the 'in' side. Hope that helps.
Great job. Bravo!
Very Well Done! Thanks for sharing!!
Do u jus shut off the well pump at the braker ? Don't see a shut off for the black pipe from well
Yes, your breaker panel _should_ have a circuit that's dedicated to the well pump. Turn it off. And even after it's switched off, test it anyway before touching wiring, because 220 is dangerous.
After reviewing your video, I had noticed that no check valve was used between the pump and the tank. Shouldn't a check valve have been added to prevent the water from draining back into the well?
Sure. There already is one just above my well pump, and I don't _seem_ to experience any drop in pressure over time, but it doesn't hurt to add one closer to the pressure tank if you have the room. Note also that my well isn't too deep or far away.
Thought about this reply later, and there are two things I should've added:
One: check valves increase back-pressure, so they will affect a pump's efficiency. Don't just add one in willy-nilly. Be sure you need it first.
Two: you can easily test the functionality of your system's at-the-well check valve(s) by 1) shutting off the well pump's electricity, then 2) closing off the nearest valve that's just above the pressure tank, and finally 3) watching for any significant loss of pressure over the next hour or two.
Where did you put your check valve or one way valve , thanks
I didn't use one here, but there's probably one outside near the well pump. Those will depend on your well's depth, the length of run to your house, and the amount of plumbing upstairs.
If there's one in the house above this, I haven't found it yet.
I think you did a great job
Isn't that a 220 line you just plugged the ol' "IF this seems excessive" into? No wonder it's brighter.
Yes. I suspected as much, which is why I had one hand behind my back. A multimeter is recommended, but an incandescent test-light will tell you the same story about voltage.
@@pocket83squared Actually you can see it on the circuit breaker switch. Double switch means 220 - it's doubled because it's using both legs.
Yes again; though that doesn't necessarily prove that they're both connected, right? Something about a test light that I just trust in that hard proof sort of way, you know?
Great video thanks for sharing.
Steel drums or a small smoker or bbq for outside the possibilities are endless with old pressure tanks, I’m making a small pot belly oven out of a propane tank but there’s a total fire ban in my area for probably the next 4 months
Why would you replace all those fittings
14:30 I had hoped you were going to use your vinyl tubing cutter; that video is one of my favorites. So simple and satisfying!
In regards to your frustration with youtube, are there any platforms to which you’ve considered moving your content? I know I’d have no trouble subscribing to the cubic edition of pocket83, but I can’t imagine it’d fix the problem of exclusivity to a preferred audience for very long.
Probably not. This one didn't. And blocking them with a paywall is pretty far from what I try to do here. I'm struggling with it. Do I even have the right? I mean, this is a public platform, so isn't the 'exclusive club' (Mensa) model a bit arrogant and out of touch? Maybe I should just be straight up honest, and let them naturally fall away. Honesty is not optimal here, though. Like standing on the roof in a storm while holding a shovel sort of not optimum.
Oh, not sure if this was in that video, but add a drop of mineral oil to the blade when using the tubing cutter. Rubber and vinyl are grabby, so they'll cut better with reduced friction.
pocket83² How damaging to your channel would an “honest” video really be? There’s obviously the consequence of the ignorant comments (for which you’ve made it clear you have zero tolerance), but if you are at a point where ratings are of little importance, couldn’t some honesty be the solution to warding off unpleasant viewers in the long run? It seems like you’re trying to manage a tough balance of keeping a time capsule/record of your projects etc. for your own benefit, and engaging with a growing audience in a symbiotic manner. I guess it comes down to what this channel means to you in that sense. I’m not a content creator myself, so I don’t have much experience to relate to your perspective.
Seems like you have a pretty good idea imagining what the experience would be like, though. I'm strongly considering what you've just mentioned. Painful honesty is kinda my default position, but it has not been good to me in my personal life.
Is there a check valve in your set up?
where did you buy the tee kit?
great video thanks
Hey pocket i know this is on a different video which is STIHL MS170 chainsaw gas leak repair (check this first) from a month ago try burning the stump in the front yard that is what i do like your vids by the way
Job well done.
The blue elbow on the tank looks like steel. If so watch it. Brass and steel don’t like each other. It might be a point of corrosion.
thanks so much
The welds on mine rusted from the inside and the tank had a blow out.
Be careful not to overuse your well pump until the tank is replaced. Well pumps are far more expensive than pressure tanks are.
Where is your check valve?
One is just above the well pump, and the other is sitting on a shelf with all of the other plumbing-related stuff that's in my garage. They're both solid stainless. Really nice.
7:35
I believe it.
My well pump is not working
What’s the point? You skipped over the important parts. Great video for making a home test light
What is it that you have a problem with here? Every sensibly related detail is in some way smuggled into this video. If you're here because you actually want to replace your tank, then you have two options; either: 1) deal with my diversion and sit through the entire 1/2 hour, or 2) try your luck with any of the other crappy video walk-throughs that are out there.
Either way, I'll sleep well enough, knowing that my tank is good for the next decade.
Read the description.
I'm pretty new at this but I'm getting ready to change my pressure tank but I did notice on your line coming from the well pump to the tank shouldn't you have a check valve there as I know mine does so that the water does not go back into the well for some reason
Sure. That's normal, and good to have one there.
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Why fight entropy? It's the one battle you can never win.
a parts list would have been nice not bad.
Many of the parts are included in a kit. There's no simple recipe, since every install will vary slightly. Pause the video and make note of the parts you need.
That is a 220 line
I was thinking the same thing. That's why I kept one hand behind my back.
Wow the 💡 trick 😂😂😂
FYI, NEVER hook up a 120V light bulb to a 240V circuit. That light bulb could have exploded.
Get a tester, Non-contact voltage testers are only $20.
NEVER? That's a touch dramatic. Also a bit more-than-obvious, considering that I'd mentioned the tester in video.
FYI, had the filament burst, and had the bulb "exploded" as a result, the circuit would've been broken. It was a calculated (and somewhat small) risk.
There are an infinite number of could-haves in this world. Procure for your own contingencies.
Note that the imperative tone here is reactive. I'm also hungry, in a bad mood, and terribly sick of demanding commenters. Please try to hold that perspective for the moment before you reply with some further lecture on my moral responsibility.
@@pocket83squared It wasn't meant to criticize your video, only to make a warning. I am a journeyman electrician and have come across just that scenario when a homeowner temporarily hooked up some lights to 240V.
Didn't mean to insult you, just warning anyone who is watching your video.
It was a great video on the replacement of the tank, though.
@@benjaminlevesque4879 Nice of you. Thanks. And by the way, I now own two testers and a multimeter. Still use the test-light sometimes, though. But usually not for higher than 110v; doing that's pretty stupid.
Seems like a good excuse to buy a cheap multimeter.
No check valve installed.
Without a check valve, water could flow back to the well causing more strain on the submersible pump.
another happy ending!
You forgot a check valve!
No, I didn't. There's one at my well pump. So far, I'm still unconvinced that an additional one is necessary.
@@pocket83squared yah I have one at my pump(which makes it a bitch to pull out) and one right before it enters the tank.
Test light took longer then the job itself 🤦
Than. _Then_ is an adverb that's used to show chronological order. _Than_ is used for comparisons.
Examples:
~Explaining the difference has taken longer *than* skipping that part of the video would have.
~If people leave an inconsiderate comment, *then* they should expect a snappy answer.
50 years ago ppl were thinking about the environment,Chrysler Corp installed a positive crankcase vent system to replace the road draft tube and never stopped,cars were made to run cleaner.have you ever seen photos of the LA basin and the smog in those years.America has been a leader in this field in autos and industry since then that Americans have footed the bill so please do research before you look like a fool,I was there I know you don't
Closer to where I live, but further back in time, Pittsburgh's air pollution was once off the charts because of its coal/coke consumption. Visibility was near zero. Over a reasonably short time span, the air had been turned back to mostly clear. The steel industry had once wreaked havoc in its appetite for energy. My Dad told me stories of a condition of filth in lake Erie, and how there was a time when nobody would even swim there. Of course, there was also the railroad network, which exacerbated the problem. Such was the price of the revolution. Though many of our streams remain orange to this day from the mining, we've made progress to some extent.
But to your point, if you're going to call me names for being incorrect, explain the context of my mistake. I have no idea which lack of 'research' on my part you're referring. If you're just here trying to convince me that humanity's present environmental course is sufficient, then I'm afraid it's you who looks like a fool-no matter _where_ you've been.
And in terms of the economics, "Americans have footed the bill" might be the most nationalistic, selfish, naive, infantile, and downright short-sighted take on our industrial ascent I've heard this week; reducing airborne pollution is no more a societal concession than is displacing our excrement. You do not earn a star for doing what's necessary for long-term survival, so stop patting yourself on the back for having a catalytic converter on your unnecessarily large vehicle(s).
You never quite know what you're going to learn about on a pocket video. Not that it's a bad thing...
That's because pocket never quite knows what he will have to figure out how to fix next!
WHY T F am I just seeing these new pocket83 videos right now?
G D it youtube, why do you hide subscriptions from me? !!
I skipped through different parts of the video because you talk too much I don't even know if you actually showed how to take the tank out
Shhhh, quiet now. Your opinion is both irrelevant and uninteresting, which is why I'm the one doing all the talking. Good luck finding a more comprehensive intro-level tutorial on this subject.
Oh, and 'comprehensive' just means thorough, or complete.
Dude, edit silly test light bs....whatta waste of time off topic
Edit these. I owe you nothing. Skip it or go away.
Things I learned. Diagram = balloon, Bladder = balloon :) I think I too have balloon on my mind.
I would add a filter to your system to try to help with the sediment
A "diaphragm" is the word you're after ;)
@@pocket83squared or balloon :)
I replaced pressure tanks and it’s components for 10 years... watching this video is making me miss the industry...nothing like a fresh tank and brass “T” job well done pocket :)