What you said about customers reluctance to call you back is exactly why you see other plumbers on UA-cam saying, "I've been doing this for 17 years and never had a problem" when you can blatantly see that what they are doing isn't right.
@@bluebulldog_uk Obviously Honeywell Diverter Valve manufacturer may have a problem with those shut off balls swelling for a pastime , so just by replacing that top plate coupled to new Ball , it Sorts the Problem... great Work Around, personally i would have likes with the Tiles behind a door especially , but you went that extra mile to keep a person happy... Great Result.
That’s a really good tip regarding the MV. Look forward to your video on the diverter valves, your knowledge of plumbing coupled with your hand skills is as good as it gets. In addition to said knowledge you have what I would call “ The extra mile factor” ie you go above and beyond for your customers. Not every plumber would be bothered going back to rehang that towel rad. You my friend or the bench mark for plumbing. If there was a Dali lama for plumbing you would be up there Luke. Keep the content coming. Superb work my good man.
ive never even thought of this , so its defo an option if im busy that day , but probably never will as im stuck in my old ways of changing the lot ,great tip though
With blowtorches, if I've ever had issue setting it off, I just turn it upside down and spam the button like you did while hitting the curve of the tip with something metal, it shakes the tiny bit of flux/solder that is stuck in there :) Top video as always, sometimes we gotta go back to job, it is what it is!
Hi mate I will link below but you can use the part number to source from wherever, I normally use city plumbing thou www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjIl-m5k7KJAxWsk1AGHVjvMjkYABAFGgJkZw&co=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyJfpuZOyiQMVrJNQBh1Y7zI5EAQYASABEgJGR_D_BwE&sph=&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAASJuRoAvBaNWcfW1dbHZyyVZkfsCSCZYP-b-0BOAVav37vUogNUR-_&sig=AOD64_1KWclv4NJk8hYw11GkFJrBevO5cg&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjemuW5k7KJAxWbZ0EAHSDsL7EQwg8oAHoECAMQDA&adurl=
Can I just ask if the left hand pipe for towel rail refit could have been done by cutting just enough at the left hand end (keeping the pipe still attached to its valve) so just reconnect by resweating at the elbow only? No need then for a coupling in this left hand pipe. Me thinks...? Thanks to you for kindly sharing your experience, working knowledge... very appreciated!
Thanks, Luke. I've done this myself, on occasion, with the diverter valve. It's your main port of call for when the rads warm up some without demand, same time the hot water is on. The rad did look more to the right on first glance. I would have looked to have it centralised from the outset, but the customer looked at it before you left, and I know how you felt, hearing they weren't satisfied and they're elderly, and you'd have wished they said something there and then, because you want customer satisfaction. It happens, and when it's all square, and you chat about it afterwards, it's all good. That's how we all get on. Well, should do.
Yeah mate in hindsight was my mistake it looked lot better afterwards, yeah the diverter repair is something I do rarely in certain circumstances, works well with tight access 👍
and next week called back because the actuator is gone, just replace the whole thing , not much different in labour costs and the client has something which should last another 20 years
Did nt know that you could change the plate tidy job on the towel rail they should have said at the start where they wanted the towel rail saved a lot of hassle
That torch you’re working with isn’t designed for inverted brazing. You should know this yeah don’t you agree. Benzomatic has a brilliant website with everything you’d want to know about soldering.
I think I'd have launched that blowtorch out the customers window. 😂 Shrewsbury college went over to them just before I left. Wasn't impressed I prefer my superfire with the swirl tip.
New one for me always change the whole body or just the head didn’t realise u can buy the plate great video 👊🏼
Thanks mate 👍👍
What you said about customers reluctance to call you back is exactly why you see other plumbers on UA-cam saying, "I've been doing this for 17 years and never had a problem" when you can blatantly see that what they are doing isn't right.
Yes I’m like you I’d rather go back and have a happy customer. Didn’t know you got the plates for the mv 👍
Learned something new today. Didnt know you could buy new plate's. Thats why i love plumbing.
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@@bluebulldog_uk Obviously Honeywell Diverter Valve manufacturer may have a problem with those shut off balls swelling for a pastime , so just by replacing that top plate coupled to new Ball , it Sorts the Problem... great Work Around, personally i would have likes with the Tiles behind a door especially , but you went that extra mile to keep a person happy... Great Result.
Nice! never thought of doing that, Cheers Mate
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That’s a really good tip regarding the MV. Look forward to your video on the diverter valves, your knowledge of plumbing coupled with your hand skills is as good as it gets. In addition to said knowledge you have what I would call “ The extra mile factor” ie you go above and beyond for your customers. Not every plumber would be bothered going back to rehang that towel rad. You my friend or the bench mark for plumbing. If there was a Dali lama for plumbing you would be up there Luke. Keep the content coming. Superb work my good man.
Thanks mate really appreciate the kind words 👊👍
Yep nice job with the radiator, job satisfaction with a happy customer 👍
Thanks mate 👍
ive never even thought of this , so its defo an option if im busy that day , but probably never will as im stuck in my old ways of changing the lot ,great tip though
I thought of doing that but never trusted it would work now i do. Thanks mate
Yes did know you could change the plate , good to see some one carrying it out.
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seems like a good guy. Gets a follow/sub.
Thanks mate much appreciated 👊👍
Like the repair on valve great work
Nice one, I had that issue :) not sure I’ll be diy’ing that one myself
Good job mate
Thanks mate 👍
Nice work!
Thanks mate 👍
yes mate ...more interested in a happy customer..it leads to more work
100% mate 👍
I would of centred the towel rail in the first instance but s-it happens 😅 you sorted it 👍
Got there in end 😅
With blowtorches, if I've ever had issue setting it off, I just turn it upside down and spam the button like you did while hitting the curve of the tip with something metal, it shakes the tiny bit of flux/solder that is stuck in there :)
Top video as always, sometimes we gotta go back to job, it is what it is!
I’ve bought a super fire 2 now mate I stripped it to pieces and still would not work…drove me insane 😅😅
Always fold those cleaning strips in half down the lenth when cleaning pipes - gives you more control and you can target stubborn areas !
Can you do the same on a three-way motorised Valve, never knew you could just change the plate poster show you learn something new everyday well done.
Yes mate you can il do a video on one 👍
It's a three way he's working on!
Great content as always mate, what's the brand of paste you use on rad valves
Thanks mate. Jet lube V2 plus
Very useful. How did you know it must be the plate and not the head, i.e. how did you know the head was working correctly?
Moving into hot water and heating positions as it should be and trickling round heating always the ball 👍
Nice one mate. Didn’t know they existed. Will get one for the van
Handy to keep mate only about £25-£30
Hi where did you get the plate from ,,,any part No please great fix I did not know this
Regards
Graham
Hi mate I will link below but you can use the part number to source from wherever,
I normally use city plumbing thou
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Great tip will definitely try this on my next one
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Blooming awesome that buddy. Great repair. Does this only work on Honeywell though? Cheers
No mate I’m going to do a full video on diverters and how to repair there’s a few you can repair
Can I just ask if the left hand
pipe for towel rail refit could have been done by cutting just enough at the left hand end (keeping the pipe still attached to its valve) so just reconnect by resweating at the elbow only? No need then for a coupling in this left hand pipe. Me thinks...?
Thanks to you for kindly sharing your experience, working knowledge... very appreciated!
Yeah could have sweated it off save a coupler I suppose but when it’s painted shouldn’t really see it but fair point mate 👍
great job mate well done nice one
Thanks mate 👍
Nice video Luke 👍😁👍😁
Thanks mate 👍👍
After fitting that towel rail,are those air vents in the airing cupboard too low now.
Fair point, air just going straight into that towel rail but with the combined Feed shouldn’t pull in any air really
Worth using the quality mv when it comes to spares
On the second client… so that want the rad moved to be on the centre yet they are ok with the tiling….?lol😂
Yeah couldn’t get a match unfortunately so best of a bad situation
Thanks, Luke. I've done this myself, on occasion, with the diverter valve. It's your main port of call for when the rads warm up some without demand, same time the hot water is on.
The rad did look more to the right on first glance. I would have looked to have it centralised from the outset, but the customer looked at it before you left, and I know how you felt, hearing they weren't satisfied and they're elderly, and you'd have wished they said something there and then, because you want customer satisfaction.
It happens, and when it's all square, and you chat about it afterwards, it's all good. That's how we all get on. Well, should do.
Yeah mate in hindsight was my mistake it looked lot better afterwards, yeah the diverter repair is something I do rarely in certain circumstances, works well with tight access 👍
State of that tiling 😂
Nice job with the rad was that a combined feed and vent with the valve you put on it ?
Yes mate 👍 only do it when the boiler has a overheat stat thou
If i had access i think i would just change the valve and have done
and next week called back because the actuator is gone, just replace the whole thing , not much different in labour costs and the client has something which should last another 20 years
If it goes il let you know but actuator wasn’t as old as body so if I was 5 years old they should get maybe 15 years now?
Not all people are as understanding as you,it becomes a pain to revisit jobs
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Just remember if the top of the lid has a dimple on it you can, if it’s flat on top don’t try and remove the head, if you know you know 😂
Oh I know…learnt the hard way 😅
@ hot or cold system hard way 😂
It shouldn't matter if the pressure is off though.@@bluebulldog_uk
I don't know, what's the issue if it's flat on top?
Flood insurance😂
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This nerrad torches are crap. Had one for a couple of days and slung it. Same issue, wouldn’t ignite
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You can't please everyone all of the time fair play
Did nt know that you could change the plate tidy job on the towel rail they should have said at the start where they wanted the towel rail saved a lot of hassle
One of them mate I just presumed and nothing got said but glad it’s sorted for them 👍
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That torch you’re working with isn’t designed for inverted brazing. You should know this yeah don’t you agree. Benzomatic has a brilliant website with everything you’d want to know about soldering.
So the Nerrad torch you can’t use upside down? Never heard of that to be honest, Every blowtorch I’ve ever used I could
Feck that blow lamp in the bin 🗑️ 😂
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Hasn’t been used much since I got my press gun 😎😎😂👍
BG dustsheets not fireproof then!
Unfortunately not 😂😂😂
I think I'd have launched that blowtorch out the customers window. 😂 Shrewsbury college went over to them just before I left. Wasn't impressed I prefer my superfire with the swirl tip.
Mate I was so close to throwing the thing 😂😂 just bought a new rothenburg super fire 2
Cannot believe you use them levels, they are cheap and nasty .......im addicted to the wera gear its great
Do wera do spirit levels? To be fair the margin is low 0.5 same as stabila and they have been sound for 1/3 price
Wera don't do spirit levels not sure what this guys on about
@@Shayflannel Thick twat i know that ..... did you not see the wera tools in the video
Diverted 😂🤣🤦♂️
get the lighter oot