Nice installation job! I did so many of these back in the day I can't even count. I prefer the tankless solutions. We started selling those to our customers whenever there was a replacement needed. Tankless is the way to go. They are safer, save space, much more efficient and last much longer. There are models that can be installed outside as well.
I love this! ... Hey, just for dummies like me, if you ever need an idea for a video, maybe you could tell us why some places need the circulation pump on the water heater? I don't know much about that. Thanks for the videos!
It’s typically on larger houses where the wait time for hot water needs to be cut down to avoid wasting water down the drain while you wait. It’s a luxury
If its located on the return pipe it hanldes water with lower temperature and probably should last longer in time vs being intalled on the exit of the hot water towards the house.
Here in New Mexico on new construction i know you have to install a water softener system as well as a circulation pump. I’m not a plumber I’m an electrician and since bout 18 months ago they started asking me to run two circuit to the water heater closet for that reason
@replumb I really enjoy watching your videos, I understand that producing longer videos takes a lot of time and effort, and they are likely to be less popular, but I hope once we have a chance to watch 10 - 20 minutes or even longer versions of videos produced by you.
how many plumbers have porta bands, not many...you ever consider getting a pair of "Douglas" p-813 p 10 inch (jones-stephens) great sq jaws for sj nuts and
Enjoy your content so much i'ave been a subscriber for a few years now. Question? I have an american standard 6.0 Lpf/1.6 gpf tiolet, for over twenty years now. Looking to upgrade for one with a better flush (#2 goes down and not having to plunge so much) with less water usage. What would you suggest. Thank you in advance.
When he puts the T junction on the gas line, why does he do that and put that cap on the bottom instead of just running the flexible yellow line directly to the ball valve? We had a major leak on Christmas Eve that I had to figure out how to fix with the help of other family members. I've been watching plumbing videos since and I'm determined to learn enough to do simple jobs myself.
I missed the expansion tank installed. I need to add one of those when I replace my water heater. In the meantime, what is better, a magnesium anode or aluminum?
Question. What is the purpose of the T-fitting and capped section of pipes on the gas line beginning at around the 3:00 mark. I haven't ever replaced a water heater and want to know as much about the process as I can and how to do it correctly. Thx
It looks like you copied the original installation which had the recirc line tied into the hot side. The recommended way to pipe it is to tie the recirc line into the cold supply with a check valve. Also, the water heater strap should be fixed to both sides of the water heater rather than one point behind it. Having one point only potentially allows the water heater to move side to side in an earthquake especially in a corner where the walls can knock it back and forth.
I'm a little confused where the hot water circulator pump was installed? I installed one last year and it was on the hot water discharge and not the drain can you explain?
He's just pumping the unused water in the hot water pipes back into the heater to be re-heated. Helps to keep the system more efficient by bringing the water back into the bottom of the tank.
Отличная работа коллега. Интересно узнать что за материал ты применил в резьбовых соединениях. У меня в России такого не встречается. Есть похожие анаэробные герметики, но у тебя что то другое.
Nice video thanks for sharing. When you cut a copper pipe shouldn't you clear the internal area for any lip that would affect the flow of the water? Furthermore isn't an expansion tank usefull to absorbe the increased pressure?
No, it's not. It is, however, the same pump that was existing before he removed it from the old heater setup. Because they're made of cast iron, these pumps are meant for heating and A/C...not potable water. The customer was probably not willing to replace it with the correct bronze or stainless steel pump as they were likely paying out about $2,500 for a new heater install.
I don’t like the idea of pro press Seems like a way to scare of diy and homeowners It’s $1000 tool. It’s nice but you can get a torch to solder the joints for less than $30 With the tool, the mini propane tank, some solder, you can sweat a joint for around $50 Pex, entry level tools are around the same price. $1000 for the pro press just seems like a way to try to phase out non “pros”
You can get a manual pro press tool for $100 or buy sharkbite fittings. An amateur can find a way to screw any method up regardless of the entry cost to the tool/fittings
Hey boy take your fancy camera and get off my job site! BTW I love how you make fun of boomer types. Tired of hearing old dudes complain and talk smack about younger generations 🙄
Awesome work. I love the TikTok voiceovers, but these videos really helps me understand the process, and they feel more educational. Keep it up 👍
Glad to hear it!
“Hey boy! Back in my day you has to wear steel toe boots! None of this vans soft kid shoes! Get off my job site boy!”
LET'S GOOOOOO. With my 5 pair of work boots. Tim's and wolverines
Nice installation job!
I did so many of these back in the day I can't even count.
I prefer the tankless solutions. We started selling those to our customers whenever there was a replacement needed.
Tankless is the way to go. They are safer, save space, much more efficient and last much longer. There are models that can be installed outside as well.
Nice! By far the best installation video I've seen 👍
I love this! ... Hey, just for dummies like me, if you ever need an idea for a video, maybe you could tell us why some places need the circulation pump on the water heater? I don't know much about that. Thanks for the videos!
It’s typically on larger houses where the wait time for hot water needs to be cut down to avoid wasting water down the drain while you wait. It’s a luxury
@@replumbThanks for that!
@@replumb Does it matter if the circ pump is located at the bottom of the heater pushing the water or at the top pulling the water?
If its located on the return pipe it hanldes water with lower temperature and probably should last longer in time vs being intalled on the exit of the hot water towards the house.
Here in New Mexico on new construction i know you have to install a water softener system as well as a circulation pump. I’m not a plumber I’m an electrician and since bout 18 months ago they started asking me to run two circuit to the water heater closet for that reason
Can you make a video showing the sequence wraps of the straps to help lift the water heater off the platform? Thanks !
I think this could be a really good side thing for you, this internet stuff.
I think so too! With a little luck
@ballacaust Not that this matters, but I love that profile pic! 😂😂
I build this same brand of water heater on a daily basis. I'm glad I don't have to install them. Keep up the good work
Clean work buddy! Looks great 👍
Thanks 👍
Love this longer (but still sped up) format.
Wish you lived in Canada near me for my plumbing needs haha
For real. I'm in New Jersey and all the plumbers with availability absolutely stink.
I prefer longer versions of videos.
Thanks for the feedback
@replumb I really enjoy watching your videos, I understand that producing longer videos takes a lot of time and effort, and they are likely to be less popular, but I hope once we have a chance to watch 10 - 20 minutes or even longer versions of videos produced by you.
I would love to see longform content (full start-finish jobs) but with dialogue explaining each step.
The way you handle that water heater like a boss
Tell your viewers that UA-cam has a slow-motion feature in Settings. Nice video, thanks!
Beautiful plumbing nice lines 👍🤙
Thanks 👍
Yup, I'm an "old dude" and I can't stand my peers criticizing anything new in the plumbing field. ✌️✌️
Wrong circulator needs to be a bronze circulator for potable water looks nice though
Love the green grip cobras! 🔥
Are you not required to run that pan drain outside? We are required to in Texas unless it causes a trip hazard.
Great Job!
I wish I studied a trade like this I bet it’s good money being an installer and having great tools to make your job easier and quicker
You don't need to study. Get experience on the job as an apprentice
Nice trick to bring down water heater ,
I use my arm I wrap arlound water heater and man handle it, they are not that heavy
how many plumbers have porta bands, not many...you ever consider getting a pair of "Douglas" p-813 p 10 inch (jones-stephens) great sq jaws for sj nuts and
Thank You..I liked the longer version.
Very nice clean install
Thanks 👍
Enjoy your content so much i'ave been a subscriber for a few years now. Question? I have an american standard 6.0 Lpf/1.6 gpf tiolet, for over twenty years now. Looking to upgrade for one with a better flush (#2 goes down and not having to plunge so much) with less water usage. What would you suggest. Thank you in advance.
Great job man. Just real quick, that an iron body circ in a potable water system?
When he puts the T junction on the gas line, why does he do that and put that cap on the bottom instead of just running the flexible yellow line directly to the ball valve?
We had a major leak on Christmas Eve that I had to figure out how to fix with the help of other family members. I've been watching plumbing videos since and I'm determined to learn enough to do simple jobs myself.
Honest question - as someone in their early 40s is it too late to start out as an apprentice plumber?
0:57 Slick move!
Kin ell you got all the toys,so want one of those powered hacksaw ooooer😮
I missed the expansion tank installed. I need to add one of those when I replace my water heater.
In the meantime, what is better, a magnesium anode or aluminum?
Why do people always cut the copper stub outs so small? Makes it tough to repair when the shut off breaks
Question. What is the purpose of the T-fitting and capped section of pipes on the gas line beginning at around the 3:00 mark. I haven't ever replaced a water heater and want to know as much about the process as I can and how to do it correctly.
Thx
Hey boy! You need a check valve on the cold water supply to prevent the circ. pump from potentially pushing hot water back into the cold side.
It looks like you copied the original installation which had the recirc line tied into the hot side. The recommended way to pipe it is to tie the recirc line into the cold supply with a check valve.
Also, the water heater strap should be fixed to both sides of the water heater rather than one point behind it. Having one point only potentially allows the water heater to move side to side in an earthquake especially in a corner where the walls can knock it back and forth.
Love all your content brother. Ty..
Love the videos. Is that another plastic pan?
This plastic pan is approved for use with gas and electric heaters on UPC, IPC, and NSPC
How many trips to the hardware store???
Why do you sweat some and press the others?
I'm a little confused where the hot water circulator pump was installed? I installed one last year and it was on the hot water discharge and not the drain can you explain?
He's just pumping the unused water in the hot water pipes back into the heater to be re-heated. Helps to keep the system more efficient by bringing the water back into the bottom of the tank.
Why do you use a band saw vice a sawzall with a metal blade?
Why are a lot of water heaters up on a base like that?
How long does this take ? Real time
What was the price for that installation?
Отличная работа коллега. Интересно узнать что за материал ты применил в резьбовых соединениях. У меня в России такого не встречается. Есть похожие анаэробные герметики, но у тебя что то другое.
Это технологии 19 века 😂
Not sure, but looks like he used galvanized fittings on the gas line. I was always told to use black iron on gas lines.
I used black iron
What’s up plumber. Keep up the good work👷🏾♂️🛠️🏢🏠
Thank u
2:50 I just kinda imagine those sped up voices to be the "Errrrr" voice...
Damn boi chokin up on those channel locks aren’t ya 😂
But muy bueno👌
Really miss Mr T's advice and chastisement...it's just not complete without it..😉
Where’d you find that dolly at?
Зачем импользоваьь медные фитинги под пресс если под пайку дешевле ?
Press is faster and easier
@@replumb американский босс не умеет считать деньги ?
@@replumbis press as reliable as copper soldered?
I live in MN and I’ve never seen a hot water heater mounted like this they are just on the floor in the basement. Is the stand code in some states?
We don’t have basements. Fire code to have them raised up in the garage
Are the green handle Pliers Knipex?
Nice video thanks for sharing. When you cut a copper pipe shouldn't you clear the internal area for any lip that would affect the flow of the water? Furthermore isn't an expansion tank usefull to absorbe the increased pressure?
That’s a water heater installed sweet😅
Is that a bronze circulator?
No, it's not. It is, however, the same pump that was existing before he removed it from the old heater setup. Because they're made of cast iron, these pumps are meant for heating and A/C...not potable water. The customer was probably not willing to replace it with the correct bronze or stainless steel pump as they were likely paying out about $2,500 for a new heater install.
@@andrewwelch5668 therefore it's a technical violation to use that pump for potable water.
Sorry plumber, but the dollie is the main character
When something happens with that crappy crimping method are you guys responsible for it 😂
Client paid more in fittings than for the heater 😂
Why the circulator?
To circulate
@@replumb Are you using it for heating?
My boss would fire me if I Rigged a job as that.
3:56 forgot that first one on the elbow pointed up...
It just wasn’t pressed on video
I don’t like the idea of pro press
Seems like a way to scare of diy and homeowners
It’s $1000 tool.
It’s nice but you can get a torch to solder the joints for less than $30
With the tool, the mini propane tank, some solder, you can sweat a joint for around $50
Pex, entry level tools are around the same price.
$1000 for the pro press just seems like a way to try to phase out non “pros”
You can get a manual pro press tool for $100 or buy sharkbite fittings. An amateur can find a way to screw any method up regardless of the entry cost to the tool/fittings
Whar an amateur 😂😂🎸🎸🎸J/k it’s so pro I’m jealous.
Way better without the silly commentary.
Needs more squawking 😂😂
Why in God's name are drip legs needed?
An he even uses a dry lift, he must not be a completely horrible person.
Hey boy take your fancy camera and get off my job site!
BTW I love how you make fun of boomer types. Tired of hearing old dudes complain and talk smack about younger generations 🙄
Good work brother check me out sometime 👍🏽🤙🏽💯🦅 no voiceovers boaaaa
Looks like garbage
How much do you charge for installing? Minus the water heater? Greatly appreciate your content.
Depends. We do flat rates with materials included and it can be anywhere from $2000-3500
@@replumb sounds fair based on the current state of the trades. Thank you for the content.
Thank you, I see I should consider increasing my prices. Self employed installer. @@replumb
@@jamesrecknor6752 just don't violate the code by using the cast iron circulator on a potable water system like reree did.
Do you prefer the flex bandsaw over the Milwaukee? or vice versa?
I’m impartial
pro pres pusay
Eerrrr...
Propress it all