My boss I work with has been doing plumbing for 33 years. Every single tip that he has taught me this guy brought up. I’m actually shocked at how great this video is. 10/10 for sure brother. Good work!
Probably one of the most informative plumbing vids.. The "do's and don'ts" are good but the "why's", and why not's" explanations is what really sets it apart.
I'm from Russia. I learned English only at school. and I can't speak it fluently. but when I watch your videos, I understand every word. amazing. cool videos, cool presentation and explanations. Thank you)
Agreed. English is my first language, and I cant think of another how-to channel that communicates as clearly as Got2Learn. I'd consider becoming a plumber if I could get him as my instructor.
Complete novice here - thank you for posting such an informative video. Homeowners would do well to watch your video before hiring a plumber as they will be much better informed and less afraid to ask questions.
Hello sir, the reason your channel is so great is because not only do explain the proper way to do things; but you also show the incorrect way and the reasons for both. Great job.
Your videos are so good I don't know if folks realize how much effort goes into getting the camera and audio setup properly. Not to mention the expert content. Love it! You've saved me thousands of dollars not hiring a plumber. I've completely remodeled a bathroom down to the studs with new copper piping and no leaks, looks amazing thanks to you.
I took your comment and posted it on Instagram if you don't mind, I really appreciate you noticing how much work goes into making these videos, thank you so much!!!
@@Got2Learn You rule my man, I just installed a sweat valve and fixed a pinhole under my home because of you as well :) I used a jetswet to put in the ball valve, because the water pressure was still to strong with it off for bread, and it shotgunned out the bread at me the 1st time LOL.
My boss I work with has been doing plumbing for 33 years. Every single tip that he has taught me this guy brought up. I’m actually shocked at how great this video is. 10/10 for sure brother. Good work!
I am teaching basic plumbing in Spain, and tomorrow I will put your video to my pupils; the don´t speak English but such a high quality video explains by itself.
Nothing but the best information from this channel and on every video I've viewed. Excellent job and I'm proud to say I just completed my plumbing replacing the laundry faucet new copper pipes and next I'm doing a new shower faucet install. I couldn't be happier and it's all been a success because I carefully listened to this channel. Thank you bro I'm really grateful. 🇨🇦 🎯 🇨🇦
If you use a brass nipple between steel and copper, to be up to code, there has to be a minimum of six inches of brass between them to prevent electrolysis because they are such dissimilar metals. So, a brass coupling, a four inch nipple and another coupling, or preferably the dielectric union you mentioned would be sufficient. Also, if people want to do drugs, don't flush your syringes down the toilet - it clogs it every time, your Landlord will charge you for it, and probably evict you, when a Plumber either pulls it out or sees it on the sewer camera. Plus, a plumber doesn't want to get poked with your used needle and get whatever disease you have - they pull out syringes from toilets and see them in sewers all the time. Awesome video, as always my Friend!
do not use hoses with aluminum ends on a brass hose bib. after only few months, they will corrode and you will not be able to get the hose off and might have to get the hose bib replaced. use brass, stainless or plastic ended hoses. this is become a super common issue in the last few years
You helped me go from never sweating copper to feeling like a pro, I successfully replaced our water heater the other day, thanks to your videos. And now here I am still watching your videos, with no plumbing projects in the near future.
I gave up sweating copper. I moved from copper to using Pex and push to connect fittings. Far better and must faster installs. I have done about a dozen private projects over a dozen years and still have not had a single problem.
The old lead solder was MUCH easier to work with. BTW, in the last one of the 30, that showed a solder joint, there was a flaw, a hole in the solder. Just FYI. Also your early example about venting used a chart that was a bit vague.
Another important reason to not install more than 1/4" per foot drop on drainage pipe (beside siphoning out the ptrap) is to ensure the solids drain along with the liquid. When the drain is gradual and slow, the liquid is more likely to carry the solids with it. Love your videos, and this is a valuable tip that I think you should convey (which I don't think you've every mentioned.. heck, maybe you didn't even know it.. so much to know regarding pluming).
That's an old wives tale and completely untrue. If it were true code would limit max slope. Seems intuitive that it would work the way you're thinking it does but many truths are counter intuitive.
@@typ044 Love the comment, "If it were true code would have a max slope." I though it was code, but I just checked IPC and IRC, and I don't see a maximum, so you maybe right, and I'll retract my comment. Of course, vertical is always allowed, and that's how you would avoid exceeding a maximum if there were one. It seemed to make sense to me that too much slope could cause solids to accumulate but I've never seen proof.. would love to see someone do such an experiment with transparent pipes (maybe I'll do it one day). Do you have any hard evidence (visible experiments or laboratory work, etc.. not just heresay) that prove the tale untrue? would love to see it if so.
@@larryzdanis5377 I have family showing up in half hour but when I get a moment Ill find some links. I used to think that too, intiution would make it seems obvious but like I said, just isnt accurate in the real world. When you think of long runs from homes to a treatment plant it would be impossible to maintain 1/4 inch slope across miles of random topography. Its just one of the 1000's of old wives tales that persist in all trades, we all repeat things we've heard without verifying, myself included.
Also forgot to mention, slope has absolutely nothing to do with siphoning p traps, lack of proper venting causes it, a properly vented drain cant siphon the p trap even if you applied a really strong vacuum.
Just to add to drainage slope You want the correct drainage slope also for scouring action inside the pipe. This will prevent solids from being left behind and keep the pipe clean.
Great video I’m a contractor and do a lot of renovations but it’s good to see this as a refresher and it’s good for people because I see a lot of these on the daily basis
The one thing I would add is when fastening metal water pipes with straps, use copper straps on copper pipe and steel or tinned straps on steel pipe. Do not mix metals and that includes strapping. Great list BTW.
Really appreciate the advice. I'm a DIYer in the UK and I can vouch for the benefits of the non-freezing external tap (faucet). I bought mine from the US!! Must remember to remove the external connection before the freezing weather hits!!!!
The bible mate !!! the thumbs down folk are obviously not paying attention. I’m an engineer - not a plumber - but what a super common sense approach and spot on in my mind. At least 6 of those applied to my UK house built 30 years ago and plumbed by cowboys. Ta ( thanks in the north of UK ) for your time 👌👍👍
Just moved into an old farm house. Needs a little TLC as the previous owner was a DIY guy, we will just call Jimmy, last name Rigged. I've been using your videos for almost 2 days straight to re-do ALOT of his plumbing. And you've saved me somewhere in the ball park of a few thousand dollars. Much appreciated my man 🙏 keep up the awesome content!
I love the obvious brilliance in 1/2” of threads means it only goes in 1/2” When rushing to get a job done, over tightening is easy to do. Great simple tip! Thank you.
8:09 You must sand/abrade EVERY fitting, pipe and joint. The fittings are shiny because they are coated with a varnish-like product that prevents corrosion but you can't reliably solder to it. Get your wire brush in there or your emery cloth on external mating surfaces, then flux and go.
I disagree, if the fitting is still nice and shiny, there’s no need to clean it, the flux, which is acidic, will clean off what little impurities there are. Along with, Teflon tape is an absolute waste to threaded joints, most dopes have PTFE already in them, which is what Teflon tape was used for. The tape itself is an absolute waste of time and material. Threads are tapered so that when you thread them together, that is supposed to be the seal for the joint. And the dope is a lubricant to help the threads push farther past each other to make a better seal. Tape is a joke.
@@Porkchopisdead Teflon tape isn't a waste - it's all I ever use (I've been doing building maintenance for nearly 30 years), and never had a problem. Whether you use paste or tape is really your (or your boss') preference (one guy I know, who works for a major plumbing company locally, told me his company's S.O.P. is to use 8 wraps of tape, then paste, then 8 more wraps of tape. I think that's really overkill, but I guess when your company's rep is riding on it, they want to be absolutely sure - they have a good rep, and they'd like to keep it that way. I usually do 6 - 8 wraps, no paste)
If you’re using any steel pipe with NPT or NPTF threads, avoid using schedule 40 pipe because the NPT or NPTF thread is tapered and results in a very thin amount of material between the root of the thread and the inside of the pipe. NPTF thread is different from NPT in that the NPTF thread is a dry seal thread meaning that the thread seal is created by crushing crest of one thread against the root of the other thread, and is capable of withstanding a much higher pressure. In a standard NPT thread, the flanks of the threads are relied on for the seal and there’s a small gap between the root and crest of the threads, which is why a pipe dope must be used with all NPT threads. Many people mistakenly believe the (F) in NPTF stands for (female). It stands for “fuel”. A female NPT tread is referred to as “FNPT “, and male is “MNPT”.
Plumber & gasfitter here. Been at it for many years and learned something today. In trade school we were taught that NPT was dry sealing! Thanks for the knowledge!
I'm starting my plumbing apprenticeship in a month. Your videos are really helpful, I'm sure ill look about 50% less incompetent with some prior study under my belt! I'm sure its not as good as practical experience, but knowing what to do is the first step to practicing!
Hint...just do not start ' educating ' Your boss in the first few months. Do as they say and they can wesr the outcome. Instead maybe ask questions ) best to You Mate 🦘
45s 90s valves and what they do. The water heater adapter if im correct. And can you do one on sweating and softners. Please . if you have some im gonna watch them right now if not pleaaase mannnn
Here in CT, you cannot use ‘transition’ glue to join dissimilar plastic pipe, the code prohibits it. Use a no hub clamp, or you can use male and female adapters and screw them together. The transition glue generally does not make a lasting seal.
UPC allows one connection per structure to be glued with transition glue. It's meant for the building sewer to building drain connection. I've never seen one fail
I bend hard pipe all the time for refrigeration lines. Heating to cherry hot then allowing pipe to cool slowly annuals it and allows for easy bending with the proper bending tools.
I ENJOYED THIS AND THANK YOU FOR IT!!! I'M A JACK OF ALL & A MASTER OF NONE!!! NOT DOING THESE THIGS ON A REULAR BASIS, YOU HAVE NOT ONLY REMINDED ME OF THINGS PAST, BUT NEW KNOWLEDGE!!!! I THANK YOU MY BROTHER!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
Great video. And Comments. We learn as much in comments as we do in some videos. Amazing how people add even more to help others if they know things to do and not to do by experience. Thanks to all those people. 👍
Not everything he says is true EVERYWHERE. Plus sharkbite fittings aren't reliable. Fittings should always be cleaned. Non freezing hydrants only work if they're sloped to the outside. Ever heard of cleaner and glue? I've been plumbing for over 30 years and have never had a problem cooling a soldier joint.
@@chrisb9902Built many many custom showers, done a lot of plumbing and I've never, ever, not once had a push fit fail. That being said I still only use shark bites in accessible areas because they are a fairly new technology and we have not yet seen what they look like or how they will operate after 50 60 years.
I really enjoy your videos. My favorite thing in the morning with my coffee. Often times I remember tools I use that I lost or broke a piece, like my cutting wheel on my pipe cutter. Made a note and got it fixed instead of finding out in the middle of a repair. Thank you.🏆🏆
4:15 It is important to note that it is quite possible to burn the flux by heating the joint too slowly. In some cases this can result in the flux deteriorating before the copper is warm enough to melt the solder.
Thanks for another great video and for supporting the CCFA. As someone who had ulcerative colitis for years and had to have my large intestine removed, I have some idea what they might be going through. I hope everything works out in the end. Good luck and stay positive
I have watched your videos here and there. I have found them to be absolutely helpful. In fact, I did something wrong and didn't realize it until I watched your video. I had to go back to fix it. Thank you for passing on the knowledge.
i always learn something from your videos...........they are some of my favorites..........i re watch them many times.......you have helped me in my soldering immensely...now i deburr the inside of pipes,,,,,,,,,,use less flux, and wipe off the excess........i don't cool the joint anymore either.......thanks a million...........
It's surprising how many people and plumbers didn't know this about dielectric coupler I was a maintenance person for a property rental Company that had a 5 story apartment the risers were all copper and the runs were galvanized pipe and all the connections between the copper and galvanized pipes were leaking and there were no dielectric coupler on the hot water tank were failing every 5 years or less the boss had a fit when I added 2 dielectric coupler to the cost of the new hot water tank replacement at 400$per dielectric coupler he thought it was pricey but when I pointed out that the 1900 $ hot water tank should last 10 to 15 years or more he saw my point as for back flow preventer on the sewer line they used to be installed on the basement plumbing now they're put on the main line whole house how much chance is there for sewer back up coming out of the main floor fixtures but if you don't go down in the basement every day and your sewer main gets a clog you can and will fload your basement with sewage with it on the main line I'd use more now if plumbing a house my brothers place showed me that he had 3 suite in his basement all served by one back flow preventer he was a hoarder and filled the one suite with junk just left a path to the boiler room the sewer plug up between the back flow and the main line and flooded the unlived in suite bath room a back flow preventer on each basement suite would have prevented that as the sewer would have come up in the other suite tub or shower alerting him to the problem I saw that in the apartment building as well all the kitchen sinks in the suites one above the other for 5 floors were connected to one riser and the bottom tenant complained that his was flooding when he was not there he'd come home to a wet kitchen floor the apartment manager checked and the sink drained OK after a few days of complaining about it they had me check it out and the building manager was right it drained ok so since the owners son was there as well I had the building manager go up one floor and I went up 2 we filled the kitchen sinks on both floors above and pulled the plug as they drained down the water filled the first floor sink and ran over when I opened the clean out in the parking garage below the suites it was a 2 inch pipe with a 1 /2 inch hole in the center of the grease it would handle the water from one sink but not 2
Totally agree on several of your comments. I was in Wolseley (my supplier) picking up 4 showers for a new staff cabin (showers were on order for 4 months); there was a 30 year plumber there looking for fittings to install a new basement bathroom, he only had so much room in the concrete to make the connection but not enough to move the existing pipe to allow gluing of the new 4" ABS t-y, I said use a 4" expansion joint, collapse it to fit, glue and then slide it open to complete the connection; back-fill and level with concrete. Job done! Since he did cottage and house work he had never seen the expansion joints, thought the idea was the best he'd heard in years. I listen alot and ask questions, I love professionals who are willing to share ideas and knowledge, stay away from the ones who are afraid you'll steal their customers if they tell you too much.
Backflows are installed on domestic cold water and boiler water feeders. Heating systems also incorporate both depending on the setup. Check valves are installed on waste lines, normally just before exiting the dwelling... Specially for homes with finished basements that included a bathroom and under slab sewer main. It's prevents the contents from a main backup in the street and dumping all your neighbor's "deposits" in your basement movie theater via the toilet and shower!!😦😫😖 Me: 🤑
Great video! Funny, I have wanted to add a blow flow flapper or valve on my sewer line just in case the city lines have an issue. You mentioned it here; other folks think it’s odd or clueless when i mentioned it. Rock on!
@@robertn2813 the issues with them are they like to grab paper and flushable wipes and back up your system. You can't run a sewer snake or jetter down the line or you will damage the flapper. Making sure it is easily accessible but on deep lines that is hard to achieve. They are expensive to retrofit in older homes.
A must to protect your basement/valuables in your basement in a city setting. Especially if you’re neighborhood is old and there is combination storm/sewer
3:02 and this phenomenon is among the reasons why the NEC 110.14 prohibits directly bonding dissimilar metals together (usually aluminum and copper). The other major reason is dissimilar metals may have different electrical properties and expand and contract at different rates which I imagine could happen in a plumbing scenario as well causing a leak.
I watch a lot of you tube, but you are the only one that I like first and then watch! Everything you show us is golden. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with everyone, God bless you!
Binging on your videos as a refresher prior to start a home pipe replacement project with PEX A...... these videos are very helpful and very understandable. The pacing is pretty much perfect. Now and then, you put in a bit of Christopher Walken in your sentences :)
I'm a DIY so my plumbing jobs are always questionable and doubtful and mysterious so I always call a pro to go over my work ! Always ! My plumbing pro always questions my work, always doubts my work is always mystified by my work. He his a great plumber that always works by the book. It does happen, sometimes, that my work passes inspection and that's due to the great explanations found on this channel. Kudos to "Got2learn" ! Your 'this is how it is' 'this is how it should be' 'this is why' method is easy to understand and that is what it is ! Thanks, as always !
Always skip the first 2 threads on the end of the pipe so pipe sealant and/or Teflon tape is not sheared off and introduced into the system water or gas with gas being more critical.
Dude, your video's rad. Thank you. We have a main bathroom who's sink has a plastic corrugated p-trap. It's always clogged, never drains and always fills the sink up. It sucks thank you for your video. Fantastic is another word for outstanding. Thank you. Great stuff. Thumbs up and I'll subscribe.
So I just did some work for my brother In law and helped him install a wood boiler. The biggest challenge was dealing with his lack of use or none at all of isolation valves/ unions/ and copper soldered take offs to better assemble the 1" PEX lines. I'm am electrician, but understand how you can almost not have enough valves in a system for trouble shooting, maintenance. So my question was the copper fittings that were soldered onto the heat exchangers. They were a 1" copper pipe to 1" PEX. They seems quite sloppy. I struggled not to have a gap in the solder. It actually ruined my week not being able to solder it pretty and looked like there was almost a void. I feel it was the wrong fitting, but he was given the fittings by a proper journeyman plumber.
I just happened to stumble upon this video and gave it a watch. It was so interesting and informative that I enjoyed every minute and every tip. I will definitely refer to it before my next plumbing project. Thank you.
I would add: When installing a Frost Guard faucet. Make sure it's sloped, so the water will run out when off. If it's lower on the inside than the outside, water will stay in and could freeze, causing the inner part of the faucet to burst.
Hey, great video, but you made a mistake at 7:03 in the upper left corner, where it says "5% tin and 95% antimony". It's the other way around, 95% tin and 5% antimony. 😉😉😉
I'm a homeowner, had to replace a monobloc tap on kitchen sink. Originally installed with no rigid metal plate, just the soft washer.. so no wonder it worked loose. Using videos like yours, as a complete novice I managed to select the bits I needed to fix the problem and reinstall two sets of taps with no leaks ( another sink tap was leaking).. except a small drip from a previous joint. Probably didn't support it while I tightened the one next to it so cracked the seal?? Feel confident about tackling that too! Best advice is to clean old pipes back to shiny copper, debur cut edges and not over tighten compression joints.. and if you need to redo some previous plumbers work, invest in an olive cutter .so start afresh.
Now that would be a brain dead kind of thing to do..... just saying. Mind you, I almost did it once! My excuse is that I didn't have my morning coffee yet..... ;-)
I've done that a couple times. It lightened the work-day mood, got me laughing. I did it while the home-owner was pestering me with questions once. She laughed too and apologized for distracting me while working.
I was happy to realize that, for more than a few of these, I thought, “Well duh, no sh*t.” Since I’ve never soldered, I did learn a thing or two. Thank you!
At the 2:52 mark, NUMBER 7 directly connecting dis-similar metals such as IRON-TO-COPPER can cause corrosion. You recommend using a DI-ELECTRIC UNION (yellow plastic spacer) or a BRASS NIPPLE to connect I-TO-C. So I am guessing BRASS plays nicely (no corrosion) with both COPPER and IRON. Looks like I need to recheck that 40 gallon water heater I self-installed awhile ago. My fittings may be corroding as I type this.
The fittings don't corrode the transfer will from were ever there's a pinhole in the tank lining that's where you will get a hole if you can figure out where the leak is you can put in a tank mender after you have put the dielectric coupler the hot and cold water lines and I can't see a brass niple doing anything most of the holes in the tanks I've seen are down 8 to 10 inches below the top of the tank thankfully we are now using pex tubing for our water lines and even if you have the old copper lines it's cheaper to switch over to pex for the hook up to the water tank when installing a new one
Also, when using hangers on copper use copper or plastic hangers/strapping as shown in the video (but not specifically pointed out). Other types of metal can cause corrosion on the pipe.
3:14 You dont want to install copper into a galvanised tapwater system, likewise with stainless stell. The reason is that the ions from the copper or stainless will eat the galvanised steel pipes and result in corrosive damage on the system. But if its at a endpoint of the system , a tap or so, it can be allowed.
Summary: 1. Installing Teflon tape the wrong direction. 2. Improper venting. 3. Over tightening connections 4. Saddle values (don’t’ do it.) 5. Using harsh chems on pipes 6. Cutting live pipe while under pressure. 7. Connecting steel to copper improperly (use dielectric union) 8. Not wiping away flux when done. (copper) 9. Overheating joint when soldering. (copper) 10. Tightening pipe cutter too fast. (copper) 11. Sloping pipe incorrectly. (just enough, but not too mch) a. 1/8” drop per foot, and less than diameter 12. Not installing water hammer arresters. 13. Reusing flexible hoses. 14. Using lead solder on potable system. 15. Not deburring inside of pipes. (both copper and PVC) 16. Improper cleaning of copper pipes. 17. Not isolating exterior hose bibs 18. Not hanging pipes correctly. 19. Applying pipe dope, then Teflon tape. (Install tape first) 20. Cross threading metal piples 21. Attempting to glue onto PAINTED pipe (use paint thinner to remove) 22. Using water to prematurely cool copper connections. 23. Leaving hose connected out side for winter. 24. Not unsoldering a leaky joint to fix a it. Must disassble and clean 25. Not installing P trap for any fixture with drain. (Toilets all ready have one) 26. Using sink plunger for toilet. (Diff plungers for each, get one for toiler, and use for sinkes) 27. Allowing crossing pipes to touch each, Fix the insulation. 28. Using toilet as a trash can. 29. Using incorrect glue for PVC versus ABS. 30. Not installing back flow preventer in basement.
I'm sure it was just a typo, but 95/5 is 95% tin and 5% antimony, not the other way around. Great video btw! I'm just an interested amateur, not a professional, but I love your channel.
Great video, thank you. In 20 years of owning my house, I have never had a plumber come inside it (except one time - the water heater, which is too heavy for DIY). With your excellent advice I hope to extend this record several more years.
I like watching these vids a lot of stuff is really helpful. In the uk we use a different kind of waste pipe installation. We don’t ventilate it in the same way as shown on these vids. But I find it really interesting seeing how different countries use different methods. Really helpful vids love the tips and keep them coming
10:46 #20 tip.. Turn counter-clockwise until the slight gap between both opposing threadeds close and a slight drop is felt. The starting threads are now in-line and opposite of each other. guaranteeing against crossthread, extra expenses and pride!
Lol. I love the comments because of the ones like yours. I would bet 3 out of 20 people wouldn’t do and or understand what you are saying. Great tip. But I’ve even explained that method to helpers watching me set a thread right like that, and they were still lost! I feel like that trick is under used and discovered by people who either have a great teacher that lets them figure it out on their own. Or have a knack for physics. Two objects can’t occupy the same space at the same time.
I am a Self employed Plumber with 34 year's experience. Started working for myself on 8/1/01. Just over 20 years ago. I also work on my own Plumbing and basic electrical work, Examples ( plugs, garbage disposals, water heaters, fixtures and even basic wiring, etc.) but I know my limitations
This was a very good list you hit all the points. This is what I've noticed over the last 30 years of doing plumbing day and night. When you use pipe dope and Teflon tape it is too much for the threads especially for this new brass that come about when they took the little bit of lead out of it in 2014 it causes an expansion in the brass fittings that are threaded it may not leak immediately it may take a month or maybe even a year but it will split that brass. I've noticed this a lot in the last few years my take is I think it's absolutely idiotic to put both on pipe threads. Just choose one or the other. My choice is rector seal number 5 it never has failed me ever.
Thanks, but here's my 2 cents. I never had any problem on my cheapest garden faucet from my basement to outside for over 10 yrs even I forgot to drain water to winterized it. However after I replaced it to non-freezing faucet, omg, it froze and busted out copper pipes in first winter. They are much weaker to burst in freezing temp much more than my old cheap faucet which I don't understand. I replaced to more expensive non-freezing faucet, and omg, it bursted again. Now, I have to drain out and winterize it non-freezing faucet all the time.
Same thing here. I have one of those freeze free ones that messed up over the winter and now I just have it 100% on and come winter I will just go and cut the line and put a cap on it. I think I will just add a cheap one. When I build my new house here in a few years I am installing outdoor hydrants rather than water coming off the house. Less problems and I can just shut the valve off in the well pit.
My boss I work with has been doing plumbing for 33 years. Every single tip that he has taught me this guy brought up. I’m actually shocked at how great this video is. 10/10 for sure brother. Good work!
That is awesome!!!
No doubt bud, everything but the drain cleaning .
Hi,bro ,am a painter and I also do plastering, but I wish to learn plumbing, any advice from u plz
Agreed 💯 so many years of experience and knowledge in this video.
Yeah, my boss engraved these to me during my apprenticeship
Probably one of the most informative plumbing vids.. The "do's and don'ts" are good but the "why's", and why not's" explanations is what really sets it apart.
Thank you so much!!!!!!
Plumbing is alot harder than electrical job.
I'm from Russia. I learned English only at school. and I can't speak it fluently. but when I watch your videos, I understand every word. amazing. cool videos, cool presentation and explanations. Thank you)
Thank you so much Vladimir!!!
Agreed. English is my first language, and I cant think of another how-to channel that communicates as clearly as Got2Learn. I'd consider becoming a plumber if I could get him as my instructor.
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Complete novice here - thank you for posting such an informative video. Homeowners would do well to watch your video before hiring a plumber as they will be much better informed and less afraid to ask questions.
Learn to do propex piping and buy the expansion tool. That will be pro install! And no sharkbites!
Great job on this video👍
I'm a retired union plumber with 42 years of service. 27 years as a piping inspector.
That is awesome, thank you so much Rodney!!
Hello sir, the reason your channel is so great is because not only do explain the proper way to do things; but you also show the incorrect way and the reasons for both. Great job.
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I've been in the field for 23 years and your videos are VERY GOOD for new people and reminders for others. Keep up the Great work.
Thank you so much!!!
After 23 years any profesional imput an example ?
Shark bites and foam that will deteriorate. Oh man.
Whatcha doing in a field for so long
Oh lord we got anoth jim carrey out here...
Your videos are so good I don't know if folks realize how much effort goes into getting the camera and audio setup properly. Not to mention the expert content. Love it! You've saved me thousands of dollars not hiring a plumber. I've completely remodeled a bathroom down to the studs with new copper piping and no leaks, looks amazing thanks to you.
Thank you sooo much for noticing 🤩
I took your comment and posted it on Instagram if you don't mind, I really appreciate you noticing how much work goes into making these videos, thank you so much!!!
@@Got2Learn It's an honor. Thank you!
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@@Got2Learn You rule my man, I just installed a sweat valve and fixed a pinhole under my home because of you as well :) I used a jetswet to put in the ball valve, because the water pressure was still to strong with it off for bread, and it shotgunned out the bread at me the 1st time LOL.
Another great video I’m 71 and still learning.
Never too young 😉
My boss I work with has been doing plumbing for 33 years. Every single tip that he has taught me this guy brought up. I’m actually shocked at how great this video is. 10/10 for sure brother. Good work!
I am teaching basic plumbing in Spain, and tomorrow I will put your video to my pupils; the don´t speak English but such a high quality video explains by itself.
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Nothing but the best information from this channel and on every video I've viewed.
Excellent job and I'm proud to say I just completed my plumbing replacing the laundry faucet new copper pipes and next I'm doing a new shower faucet install.
I couldn't be happier and it's all been a success because I carefully listened to this channel.
Thank you bro I'm really grateful.
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If you use a brass nipple between steel and copper, to be up to code, there has to be a minimum of six inches of brass between them to prevent electrolysis because they are such dissimilar metals. So, a brass coupling, a four inch nipple and another coupling, or preferably the dielectric union you mentioned would be sufficient.
Also, if people want to do drugs, don't flush your syringes down the toilet - it clogs it every time, your Landlord will charge you for it, and probably evict you, when a Plumber either pulls it out or sees it on the sewer camera. Plus, a plumber doesn't want to get poked with your used needle and get whatever disease you have - they pull out syringes from toilets and see them in sewers all the time. Awesome video, as always my Friend!
do not use hoses with aluminum ends on a brass hose bib. after only few months, they will corrode and you will not be able to get the hose off and might have to get the hose bib replaced. use brass, stainless or plastic ended hoses. this is become a super common issue in the last few years
Even this “housewife” knows this!
Sure has!!! I've cut 5 or 6 off!!
This happens alot ..
I'd never use aluminum/galvanized/ black steel on potable water(drinking water)..only coper/pex/brass/ supply lines and schedule 80 pvc
You helped me go from never sweating copper to feeling like a pro, I successfully replaced our water heater the other day, thanks to your videos. And now here I am still watching your videos, with no plumbing projects in the near future.
So kind of you, thank you sooooo much for that ❤❤❤
Got2Kearn -Thank you so much for your videos! 🙂🙏
Indeed; the videos on this channel are very useful 🙂
I gave up sweating copper. I moved from copper to using Pex and push to connect fittings. Far better and must faster installs. I have done about a dozen private projects over a dozen years and still have not had a single problem.
The old lead solder was MUCH easier to work with. BTW, in the last one of the 30, that showed a solder joint, there was a flaw, a hole in the solder. Just FYI. Also your early example about venting used a chart that was a bit vague.
Knew 90% but that 10% is CRUCIAL! Thank you!
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This guy’s videos are excellent. Now, if I can just get him to come over and do the work.😂😂😂
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Thanks a lot for the tips. I am not a plumber but had to fix plumbing in the house multiple times. Your videos were of a great help
Another important reason to not install more than 1/4" per foot drop on drainage pipe (beside siphoning out the ptrap) is to ensure the solids drain along with the liquid. When the drain is gradual and slow, the liquid is more likely to carry the solids with it. Love your videos, and this is a valuable tip that I think you should convey (which I don't think you've every mentioned.. heck, maybe you didn't even know it.. so much to know regarding pluming).
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That's an old wives tale and completely untrue.
If it were true code would limit max slope.
Seems intuitive that it would work the way you're thinking it does but many truths are counter intuitive.
@@typ044 Love the comment, "If it were true code would have a max slope." I though it was code, but I just checked IPC and IRC, and I don't see a maximum, so you maybe right, and I'll retract my comment. Of course, vertical is always allowed, and that's how you would avoid exceeding a maximum if there were one. It seemed to make sense to me that too much slope could cause solids to accumulate but I've never seen proof.. would love to see someone do such an experiment with transparent pipes (maybe I'll do it one day). Do you have any hard evidence (visible experiments or laboratory work, etc.. not just heresay) that prove the tale untrue? would love to see it if so.
@@larryzdanis5377 I have family showing up in half hour but when I get a moment Ill find some links.
I used to think that too, intiution would make it seems obvious but like I said, just isnt accurate in the real world.
When you think of long runs from homes to a treatment plant it would be impossible to maintain 1/4 inch slope across miles of random topography.
Its just one of the 1000's of old wives tales that persist in all trades, we all repeat things we've heard without verifying, myself included.
Also forgot to mention, slope has absolutely nothing to do with siphoning p traps, lack of proper venting causes it, a properly vented drain cant siphon the p trap even if you applied a really strong vacuum.
Just to add to drainage slope
You want the correct drainage slope also for scouring action inside the pipe. This will prevent solids from being left behind and keep the pipe clean.
Great video I’m a contractor and do a lot of renovations but it’s good to see this as a refresher and it’s good for people because I see a lot of these on the daily basis
Glad it was helpful Justin, thanks!!!
The one thing I would add is when fastening metal water pipes with straps, use copper straps on copper pipe and steel or tinned straps on steel pipe. Do not mix metals and that includes strapping. Great list BTW.
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Great tip! I would not have thought of that.
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Really appreciate the advice. I'm a DIYer in the UK and I can vouch for the benefits of the non-freezing external tap (faucet). I bought mine from the US!! Must remember to remove the external connection before the freezing weather hits!!!!
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The bible mate !!! the thumbs down folk are obviously not paying attention. I’m an engineer - not a plumber - but what a super common sense approach and spot on in my mind. At least 6 of those applied to my UK house built 30 years ago and plumbed by cowboys. Ta ( thanks in the north of UK ) for your time 👌👍👍
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Just moved into an old farm house. Needs a little TLC as the previous owner was a DIY guy, we will just call Jimmy, last name Rigged. I've been using your videos for almost 2 days straight to re-do ALOT of his plumbing. And you've saved me somewhere in the ball park of a few thousand dollars. Much appreciated my man 🙏 keep up the awesome content!
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I like the wet rag wrapped around the T when just soldering one of the ends.
Something I always forget to do. Good idea!
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I love the obvious brilliance in 1/2” of threads means it only goes in 1/2”
When rushing to get a job done, over tightening is easy to do. Great simple tip! Thank you.
This is such a common mistake - do not rush jobs guys.
This is such a common mistake - do not rush jobs guys.
NPT thread spec says hand tight then 1 1/2 turns. That has always worked for me!
Great job. As a plumber of 30 years (not my full time job), very nice reminders.
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8:09 You must sand/abrade EVERY fitting, pipe and joint. The fittings are shiny because they are coated with a varnish-like product that prevents corrosion but you can't reliably solder to it. Get your wire brush in there or your emery cloth on external mating surfaces, then flux and go.
I disagree, if the fitting is still nice and
shiny, there’s no need to clean it, the flux, which is acidic, will clean off what little impurities there are.
Along with, Teflon tape is an absolute waste to threaded joints, most dopes have PTFE already in them, which is what Teflon tape was used for. The tape itself is an absolute waste of time and material. Threads are tapered so that when you thread them together, that is supposed to be the seal for the joint. And the dope is a lubricant to help the threads push farther past each other to make a better seal. Tape is a joke.
@@Porkchopisdead Teflon tape isn't a waste - it's all I ever use (I've been doing building maintenance for nearly 30 years), and never had a problem. Whether you use paste or tape is really your (or your boss') preference (one guy I know, who works for a major plumbing company locally, told me his company's S.O.P. is to use 8 wraps of tape, then paste, then 8 more wraps of tape. I think that's really overkill, but I guess when your company's rep is riding on it, they want to be absolutely sure - they have a good rep, and they'd like to keep it that way. I usually do 6 - 8 wraps, no paste)
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Sounds like his company loves to waste money. How could they ever hope to out bid anyone on a job?
@falcon84 16 wraps of tape?? Sounds like a load of 💩 to me 😂😂
@@Porkchopisdead the Teflon tape is also a lubricant, not a sealer. That's why you use one or the other, no need for both.
If you’re using any steel pipe with NPT or NPTF threads, avoid using schedule 40 pipe because the NPT or NPTF thread is tapered and results in a very thin amount of material between the root of the thread and the inside of the pipe. NPTF thread is different from NPT in that the NPTF thread is a dry seal thread meaning that the thread seal is created by crushing crest of one thread against the root of the other thread, and is capable of withstanding a much higher pressure. In a standard NPT thread, the flanks of the threads are relied on for the seal and there’s a small gap between the root and crest of the threads, which is why a pipe dope must be used with all NPT threads. Many people mistakenly believe the (F) in NPTF stands for (female). It stands for “fuel”. A female NPT tread is referred to as “FNPT “, and male is “MNPT”.
Plumber & gasfitter here. Been at it for many years and learned something today. In trade school we were taught that NPT was dry sealing! Thanks for the knowledge!
Non-pro Long time DIY. The problem is that even mfrs mislabel fittings and pipe sometimes, not following the protocols.
I'm starting my plumbing apprenticeship in a month. Your videos are really helpful, I'm sure ill look about 50% less incompetent with some prior study under my belt! I'm sure its not as good as practical experience, but knowing what to do is the first step to practicing!
Good luck its way fun
Hint...just do not start ' educating ' Your boss in the first few months. Do as they say and they can wesr the outcome. Instead maybe ask questions ) best to You Mate 🦘
I watched this and thought, I know pretty much all of these. And then I realized it's because I watch all of your other videos!
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45s 90s valves and what they do. The water heater adapter if im correct. And can you do one on sweating and softners. Please . if you have some im gonna watch them right now if not pleaaase mannnn
Lol me too. Can you make one on copper fitting differences please.
Just found this channel a couple days ago and I’ve learned a TON!
Geez! I never knew there was different plungers for sinks and toilets.
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Thank you for pronouncing solder correctly. So refreshing.
Here in CT, you cannot use ‘transition’ glue to join dissimilar plastic pipe, the code prohibits it. Use a no hub clamp, or you can use male and female adapters and screw them together. The transition glue generally does not make a lasting seal.
UPC allows one connection per structure to be glued with transition glue. It's meant for the building sewer to building drain connection. I've never seen one fail
Amazing! I've done my own plumbing repairs for years and have made some errors you pointed out. Thanks!!!!!!
Awesome video !! Thanks for the tips. Generally speaking I make the same mistake every time I tackle a plumbing project….deciding to tackle it myself.
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I always watch because there is always the possibility of missing something. Got ‘em all this time! Thanks!
Number 27 you could also use a bender to create a pass over bend, rather than multiple joints which increases points where it could leak
Can you (should you) bend hard copper pipe?
Only soft copper.
@@jt5747 NO !!!!
I bend hard pipe all the time for refrigeration lines. Heating to cherry hot then allowing pipe to cool slowly annuals it and allows for easy bending with the proper bending tools.
I ENJOYED THIS AND THANK YOU FOR IT!!! I'M A JACK OF ALL & A MASTER OF NONE!!! NOT DOING THESE THIGS ON A REULAR BASIS, YOU HAVE NOT ONLY REMINDED ME OF THINGS PAST, BUT NEW KNOWLEDGE!!!! I THANK YOU MY BROTHER!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
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I relay allot of stuff I learn from you to my Journeyman. He gets a kick out of it haha. Always great information. Thanks for all your hard work! 💪
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I have watched this several times to remind multiple mistakes I made as a DIYer in the past. This is a great video, very helpful!
You're very welcome!!!
Great video. And Comments. We learn as much in comments as we do in some videos. Amazing how people add even more to help others if they know things to do and not to do by experience. Thanks to all those people. 👍
Very true!!!
This man actually knows what he is talking about.
Thanks!!!!!!!
It's like 3 years of on job
False. He is just regurgitating info he got from google
Not everything he says is true EVERYWHERE. Plus sharkbite fittings aren't reliable. Fittings should always be cleaned. Non freezing hydrants only work if they're sloped to the outside. Ever heard of cleaner and glue? I've been plumbing for over 30 years and have never had a problem cooling a soldier joint.
@@chrisb9902Built many many custom showers, done a lot of plumbing and I've never, ever, not once had a push fit fail. That being said I still only use shark bites in accessible areas because they are a fairly new technology and we have not yet seen what they look like or how they will operate after 50 60 years.
I really enjoy your videos. My favorite thing in the morning with my coffee. Often times I remember tools I use that I lost or broke a piece, like my cutting wheel on my pipe cutter. Made a note and got it fixed instead of finding out in the middle of a repair. Thank you.🏆🏆
Love that, enjoy your coffees :)
Been in construction for 30 years this is a great tips video.
4:15 It is important to note that it is quite possible to burn the flux by heating the joint too slowly. In some cases this can result in the flux deteriorating before the copper is warm enough to melt the solder.
I'm not a plumber, never done it, not planning to, and I don't have a plumbing emergency. And I can't stop watching these videos.
Thanks for another great video and for supporting the CCFA. As someone who had ulcerative colitis for years and had to have my large intestine removed, I have some idea what they might be going through. I hope everything works out in the end.
Good luck and stay positive
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Fantastic video. Very informative. I highly doubt I will be doing any DIY plumbing, but now I know what to look for when I check the plumber's work.
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I have watched your videos here and there. I have found them to be absolutely helpful. In fact, I did something wrong and didn't realize it until I watched your video. I had to go back to fix it. Thank you for passing on the knowledge.
i always learn something from your videos...........they are some of my favorites..........i re watch them many times.......you have helped me in my soldering immensely...now i deburr the inside of pipes,,,,,,,,,,use less flux, and wipe off the excess........i don't cool the joint anymore either.......thanks a million...........
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It's surprising how many people and plumbers didn't know this about dielectric coupler I was a maintenance person for a property rental Company that had a 5 story apartment the risers were all copper and the runs were galvanized pipe and all the connections between the copper and galvanized pipes were leaking and there were no dielectric coupler on the hot water tank were failing every 5 years or less the boss had a fit when I added 2 dielectric coupler to the cost of the new hot water tank replacement at 400$per dielectric coupler he thought it was pricey but when I pointed out that the 1900 $ hot water tank should last 10 to 15 years or more he saw my point as for back flow preventer on the sewer line they used to be installed on the basement plumbing now they're put on the main line whole house how much chance is there for sewer back up coming out of the main floor fixtures but if you don't go down in the basement every day and your sewer main gets a clog you can and will fload your basement with sewage with it on the main line I'd use more now if plumbing a house my brothers place showed me that he had 3 suite in his basement all served by one back flow preventer he was a hoarder and filled the one suite with junk just left a path to the boiler room the sewer plug up between the back flow and the main line and flooded the unlived in suite bath room a back flow preventer on each basement suite would have prevented that as the sewer would have come up in the other suite tub or shower alerting him to the problem I saw that in the apartment building as well all the kitchen sinks in the suites one above the other for 5 floors were connected to one riser and the bottom tenant complained that his was flooding when he was not there he'd come home to a wet kitchen floor the apartment manager checked and the sink drained OK after a few days of complaining about it they had me check it out and the building manager was right it drained ok so since the owners son was there as well I had the building manager go up one floor and I went up 2 we filled the kitchen sinks on both floors above and pulled the plug as they drained down the water filled the first floor sink and ran over when I opened the clean out in the parking garage below the suites it was a 2 inch pipe with a 1 /2 inch hole in the center of the grease it would handle the water from one sink but not 2
Now breathe...
Totally agree on several of your comments.
I was in Wolseley (my supplier) picking up 4 showers for a new staff cabin (showers were on order for 4 months); there was a 30 year plumber there looking for fittings to install a new basement bathroom, he only had so much room in the concrete to make the connection but not enough to move the existing pipe to allow gluing of the new 4" ABS t-y, I said use a 4" expansion joint, collapse it to fit, glue and then slide it open to complete the connection; back-fill and level with concrete. Job done! Since he did cottage and house work he had never seen the expansion joints, thought the idea was the best he'd heard in years.
I listen alot and ask questions, I love professionals who are willing to share ideas and knowledge, stay away from the ones who are afraid you'll steal their customers if they tell you too much.
Backflows are installed on domestic cold water and boiler water feeders. Heating systems also incorporate both depending on the setup.
Check valves are installed on waste lines, normally just before exiting the dwelling... Specially for homes with finished basements that included a bathroom and under slab sewer main.
It's prevents the contents from a main backup in the street and dumping all your neighbor's "deposits" in your basement movie theater via the toilet and shower!!😦😫😖
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Ever hear of a PERIOD? Looks like this: .
Punctuation is your friend.
Great video, did HVAC/Plumbing for years, excellent work
Didn’t realize this about cleaning off excess flux.
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I'm a master plumber and all those tips were spot on!
Great video! Funny, I have wanted to add a blow flow flapper or valve on my sewer line just in case the city lines have an issue. You mentioned it here; other folks think it’s odd or clueless when i mentioned it. Rock on!
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A backflow preventer is code here in most places in Canada now . Because the cities are tired of paying for civil lawsuits
@@robertn2813 the issues with them are they like to grab paper and flushable wipes and back up your system. You can't run a sewer snake or jetter down the line or you will damage the flapper. Making sure it is easily accessible but on deep lines that is hard to achieve. They are expensive to retrofit in older homes.
A must to protect your basement/valuables in your basement in a city setting. Especially if you’re neighborhood is old and there is combination storm/sewer
The tip of folding the toilet plunger in made me chuckle. It was said there was no need to buy a sink only plunger. Uh, yes there is. 😆 🤣
I comend you for making tese videos. This niche side of UA-cam brings the most critics and you handle it all very well! Keep doing you!
Yes, you are right about that heheeeee
One of the best in plumbing. Thank you!
3:02 and this phenomenon is among the reasons why the NEC 110.14 prohibits directly bonding dissimilar metals together (usually aluminum and copper). The other major reason is dissimilar metals may have different electrical properties and expand and contract at different rates which I imagine could happen in a plumbing scenario as well causing a leak.
I watch a lot of you tube, but you are the only one that I like first and then watch! Everything you show us is golden. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with everyone, God bless you!
Thank you so very much!!!!!
Binging on your videos as a refresher prior to start a home pipe replacement project with PEX A...... these videos are very helpful and very understandable. The pacing is pretty much perfect. Now and then, you put in a bit of Christopher Walken in your sentences :)
Hahaaa, love him!!
I'm a DIY so my plumbing jobs are always questionable and doubtful and mysterious so I always call a pro to go over my work ! Always ! My plumbing pro always questions my work, always doubts my work is always mystified by my work. He his a great plumber that always works by the book. It does happen, sometimes, that my work passes inspection and that's due to the great explanations found on this channel. Kudos to "Got2learn" ! Your 'this is how it is' 'this is how it should be' 'this is why' method is easy to understand and that is what it is ! Thanks, as always !
Always skip the first 2 threads on the end of the pipe so pipe sealant and/or Teflon tape is not sheared off and introduced into the system water or gas with gas being more critical.
Dude, your video's rad. Thank you. We have a main bathroom who's sink has a plastic corrugated p-trap. It's always clogged, never drains and always fills the sink up. It sucks thank you for your video. Fantastic is another word for outstanding. Thank you. Great stuff. Thumbs up and I'll subscribe.
So I just did some work for my brother In law and helped him install a wood boiler. The biggest challenge was dealing with his lack of use or none at all of isolation valves/ unions/ and copper soldered take offs to better assemble the 1" PEX lines. I'm am electrician, but understand how you can almost not have enough valves in a system for trouble shooting, maintenance. So my question was the copper fittings that were soldered onto the heat exchangers. They were a 1" copper pipe to 1" PEX. They seems quite sloppy. I struggled not to have a gap in the solder. It actually ruined my week not being able to solder it pretty and looked like there was almost a void. I feel it was the wrong fitting, but he was given the fittings by a proper journeyman plumber.
I just happened to stumble upon this video and gave it a watch. It was so interesting and informative that I enjoyed every minute and every tip. I will definitely refer to it before my next plumbing project. Thank you.
Don't forget to subscribe :) Thanks Harry!
This is a nice list. You missed installing the dishwasher downstream of the trap. Have seen that a couple times now
Your comment has saved me from making this common mistake ty
I appreciate the explanations as to why you do NOT do things the wrong way, and how to correct them.
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I would add: When installing a Frost Guard faucet. Make sure it's sloped, so the water will run out when off. If it's lower on the inside than the outside, water will stay in and could freeze, causing the inner part of the faucet to burst.
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I threw a shut off valve inside the house to just keep it empty in the winter.
Why not just install the valve inside and keep the outside valve open so if there is water left over it has somewhere 2 go when it frezes
Lots of helpful ideas. Thank you.
Hey, great video, but you made a mistake at 7:03 in the upper left corner, where it says "5% tin and 95% antimony". It's the other way around, 95% tin and 5% antimony. 😉😉😉
Thanks!!
I'm a homeowner, had to replace a monobloc tap on kitchen sink. Originally installed with no rigid metal plate, just the soft washer.. so no wonder it worked loose. Using videos like yours, as a complete novice I managed to select the bits I needed to fix the problem and reinstall two sets of taps with no leaks ( another sink tap was leaking).. except a small drip from a previous joint. Probably didn't support it while I tightened the one next to it so cracked the seal??
Feel confident about tackling that too! Best advice is to clean old pipes back to shiny copper, debur cut edges and not over tighten compression joints.. and if you need to redo some previous plumbers work, invest in an olive cutter .so start afresh.
You forgot to mention when you take of a trap to a sink then proced to pour the trap water in the sink 😅 que water everywhere
Now that would be a brain dead kind of thing to do..... just saying. Mind you, I almost did it once! My excuse is that I didn't have my morning coffee yet..... ;-)
😂🤣 i actually did it once! One of my dumbest mistakes!!
I've done that a couple times. It lightened the work-day mood, got me laughing. I did it while the home-owner was pestering me with questions once. She laughed too and apologized for distracting me while working.
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I was happy to realize that, for more than a few of these, I thought, “Well duh, no sh*t.” Since I’ve never soldered, I did learn a thing or two. Thank you!
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At the 2:52 mark, NUMBER 7 directly connecting dis-similar metals such as IRON-TO-COPPER can cause corrosion. You recommend using a DI-ELECTRIC UNION (yellow plastic spacer) or a BRASS NIPPLE to connect I-TO-C. So I am guessing BRASS plays nicely (no corrosion) with both COPPER and IRON. Looks like I need to recheck that 40 gallon water heater I self-installed awhile ago. My fittings may be corroding as I type this.
They are both good options and they have their own uses ;)
The fittings don't corrode the transfer will from were ever there's a pinhole in the tank lining that's where you will get a hole if you can figure out where the leak is you can put in a tank mender after you have put the dielectric coupler the hot and cold water lines and I can't see a brass niple doing anything most of the holes in the tanks I've seen are down 8 to 10 inches below the top of the tank thankfully we are now using pex tubing for our water lines and even if you have the old copper lines it's cheaper to switch over to pex for the hook up to the water tank when installing a new one
Great video! Shows why it's always good to call in a plumber for the big jobs!
Also, when using hangers on copper use copper or plastic hangers/strapping as shown in the video (but not specifically pointed out). Other types of metal can cause corrosion on the pipe.
@Geoffrey Morrison Yeah the plastic are especially terrible in an attic.
Words can not express the gratitude for making this video
Thank you soooo much!!!!!!!!
3:14 You dont want to install copper into a galvanised tapwater system, likewise with stainless stell. The reason is that the ions from the copper or stainless will eat the galvanised steel pipes and result in corrosive damage on the system.
But if its at a endpoint of the system , a tap or so, it can be allowed.
Totally agree!
What is it allowed at the end of a system?
Ok, so I am a plumber now from this video. Great info, and even better channel!
Summary:
1. Installing Teflon tape the wrong direction.
2. Improper venting.
3. Over tightening connections
4. Saddle values (don’t’ do it.)
5. Using harsh chems on pipes
6. Cutting live pipe while under pressure.
7. Connecting steel to copper improperly (use dielectric union)
8. Not wiping away flux when done. (copper)
9. Overheating joint when soldering. (copper)
10. Tightening pipe cutter too fast. (copper)
11. Sloping pipe incorrectly. (just enough, but not too mch)
a. 1/8” drop per foot, and less than diameter
12. Not installing water hammer arresters.
13. Reusing flexible hoses.
14. Using lead solder on potable system.
15. Not deburring inside of pipes. (both copper and PVC)
16. Improper cleaning of copper pipes.
17. Not isolating exterior hose bibs
18. Not hanging pipes correctly.
19. Applying pipe dope, then Teflon tape. (Install tape first)
20. Cross threading metal piples
21. Attempting to glue onto PAINTED pipe (use paint thinner to remove)
22. Using water to prematurely cool copper connections.
23. Leaving hose connected out side for winter.
24. Not unsoldering a leaky joint to fix a it. Must disassble and clean
25. Not installing P trap for any fixture with drain. (Toilets all ready have one)
26. Using sink plunger for toilet. (Diff plungers for each, get one for toiler, and use for sinkes)
27. Allowing crossing pipes to touch each, Fix the insulation.
28. Using toilet as a trash can.
29. Using incorrect glue for PVC versus ABS.
30. Not installing back flow preventer in basement.
Wow, thanks!!!
Thanks for the tips!
I now know about the 2 different types of plungers!
I'm sure it was just a typo, but 95/5 is 95% tin and 5% antimony, not the other way around.
Great video btw! I'm just an interested amateur, not a professional, but I love your channel.
Yes, I screwed up there, only noticed after it was published 🤷♂️
Great educational video and also very entertaining. Thanks
Good job with this video. Very helpful
Glad to hear that!
Great video, thank you. In 20 years of owning my house, I have never had a plumber come inside it (except one time - the water heater, which is too heavy for DIY). With your excellent advice I hope to extend this record several more years.
Whenever I sweat pipe I dab the the joint a little bit with the acid brush to clean up the solder a bit. Then I wipe after the cool down.
Wow I really learned a lot in this video. Some stuff I did already know but it was still good.
I like watching these vids a lot of stuff is really helpful. In the uk we use a different kind of waste pipe installation. We don’t ventilate it in the same way as shown on these vids. But I find it really interesting seeing how different countries use different methods. Really helpful vids love the tips and keep them coming
Thanks for watching!!!
Thanks for the expertise from a beginner
10:46 #20 tip.. Turn counter-clockwise until the slight gap between both opposing threadeds close and a slight drop is felt. The starting threads are now in-line and opposite of each other. guaranteeing against crossthread, extra expenses and pride!
Lol. I love the comments because of the ones like yours. I would bet 3 out of 20 people wouldn’t do and or understand what you are saying. Great tip. But I’ve even explained that method to helpers watching me set a thread right like that, and they were still lost! I feel like that trick is under used and discovered by people who either have a great teacher that lets them figure it out on their own. Or have a knack for physics. Two objects can’t occupy the same space at the same time.
Thank you for making this video. It's extremely helpful.
You're very welcome!!!
As an electrician who works on his own plumbing I really appreciate this.
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I am a Self employed Plumber with 34 year's experience. Started working for myself on 8/1/01. Just over 20 years ago. I also work on my own Plumbing and basic electrical work, Examples ( plugs, garbage disposals, water heaters, fixtures and even basic wiring, etc.) but I know my limitations
I would also add that a lot of states only allow you to go from abs to pvc by using a mechanical coupling and not an abs or pvc coupling. Great list!!
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Abs is not allowed here anymore.
I didn't know that you used abs in plumbing in the states.
This was a very good list you hit all the points. This is what I've noticed over the last 30 years of doing plumbing day and night. When you use pipe dope and Teflon tape it is too much for the threads especially for this new brass that come about when they took the little bit of lead out of it in 2014 it causes an expansion in the brass fittings that are threaded it may not leak immediately it may take a month or maybe even a year but it will split that brass. I've noticed this a lot in the last few years my take is I think it's absolutely idiotic to put both on pipe threads. Just choose one or the other. My choice is rector seal number 5 it never has failed me ever.
100%, thanks Todd!
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Thanks, but here's my 2 cents. I never had any problem on my cheapest garden faucet from my basement to outside for over 10 yrs even I forgot to drain water to winterized it. However after I replaced it to non-freezing faucet, omg, it froze and busted out copper pipes in first winter. They are much weaker to burst in freezing temp much more than my old cheap faucet which I don't understand. I replaced to more expensive non-freezing faucet, and omg, it bursted again. Now, I have to drain out and winterize it non-freezing faucet all the time.
Same thing here. I have one of those freeze free ones that messed up over the winter and now I just have it 100% on and come winter I will just go and cut the line and put a cap on it. I think I will just add a cheap one. When I build my new house here in a few years I am installing outdoor hydrants rather than water coming off the house. Less problems and I can just shut the valve off in the well pit.