10 DIY Plumbing Mistakes and How to Fix Them (+Tips & Tricks) | GOT2LEARN
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Flux dispenser?
Please I need your advise! I recently moved to a new house in Canada and I have a copper pipe like in the tip 8 for hot water going out straight up from my water heater and it is bent in 90 degrees to follow its path. The pipe has been insulated with CFC free insulation foam and taped with electrical tape many times. The problem is that insulated pipe has been stuck with a kind of strong stickers to my joists and any time I open hot water it makes a pop sound and following it since then I found that the pipe expands or contracts and tries to move the joists. What can I do? I was thinking on unsticking the pipes from the joists, and use a U shape hanger just to hold the insulated pipe and keep the 90 degrees shape of the pipe. Should that work? but I do not if putting the hanger outside the insulation should work what is another alternative?
@@gekkogordon is there a lot? Might be best to just redo it.
@@Got2Learn let's say that the straight pipe is 2 1/2" long up and the rest of the insulated pipe is 4 feet long horizontally. There is another pipe for cold water in parallel that was U hanged in the joist but is not insulated and does not make noises. Do you think removing the insulation from the hot water pipe (when cold) and putting the U shape hanger and then insulating after will be good?
Otherwise according to your local area, how much will cost to redo this with a professional plumbing service? I am scared of plumbing tasks.
@@gekkogordon try installing a water hammer arrestor on the hot line.... or cut the adhesive and replace with plastic pipe hanging strapping and screws
I like that you just get on and state the tips/hints no yapping and going off subject like a lot of these videos ...just straight down to business in bite sized chunks information for your viewers ..10/10
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Thank you so much, I strive to get the info straight out ;)
Amen to that!!!
Pure, simple, just the facts.
Absolutely, I hate it when RUclips creators that waste their viewer's time. I've unsubscribed to several people for doing this.
yeah and no nauseating shaky camera like they never heard of a tripod, no inane giggling behind the camera like everything is a bro video and no mumbling.
That was very good. I learnt a few things. Thanks G2L
You show your self threading what looks like steel pipe into a brass fitting. Isn’t it a bad idea to mix dissimilar metals this way???
I don't know how this appear on my recommendation... but I watched it anyway. Good video.
Thx so much Caseko ;)
Same boat here, but happy to learn something new! Informative stuff
Thx buddy
Did you watch porn? Maybe thats how
Same here. But I like to learn something new everyday.
I've been plumbing for years. this guy is great. a video thats fast and direct with great optics. he knows his stuff
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
I thumbs'd up because of the counter-clockwise method to find threading.. i've been trying to teach people how to do this for years
Yeah, that's my go to trick everytime, I appreciate your comment buddy, thanks a lot ;)
Most important thing for brass fittings
It works for normal screws and nuts too.
That final tip about counter turning before threading is genius. Good video!
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
I was going to mention turning the pipe counterclockwise will help you find the threads but then of course you mentioned it already!
Hehe right on ;)
i don't think i've ever seen a channel explain stuff so simply but in such good detail. thanks alot for making videos i appreciate it.
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5:31 Don't forget that when hanging pipe, never use hangers made from a different metal that the pipe you're hanging. Either use plastic hangers, or copper hangers with copper pipe, and steel with steel pipe. When dissimilar metals touch, they begin to quickly corrode. And don't forget that properly strapping down pipe also applies to plastic pipes as well.
Very good info here, thanks bud.
Well that's y they make felted loop hangers.
You could also mention not to mix pipes. I've seen people installing aluminum radiators with copper pipes. That was a mess after a few years.
Another tip is to always pre-dril wood before using screws, cause like in this case the wood has split and has come loose from its mounting. With the obvious result being that the pipe seems to be hanging securely but it's now just moving with the piece of wood instead of without it.
@@LogiForce86 damn, how long does it take u to plumb anything when your pre drilling for every screw. In the world of Plumbing I'm familiar with, no Foreman would want you on his crew if you were taking forever doing tedious steps like that.. youd be let go real quick, a lot quicker than youre getting that bathroom plumbed, pre drilling holes for every screw and such.. I mean I get what you're saying and it makes sense but realistically there ain't no time for that shit
Thank you for this video! Absolute life saver this winter 👏👏👏
Awesome, glad I could give you all that work Jordan :)
I watched your video just like that as i was lazy after without any service for the day to do but now i think it was a precious time on watching. Thanking you on making my time useful.
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I've been a DIY'r all my life and I still learn something from all your videos. Good channel!
So cool to hear, thx buddy ;)
It's so weird, because this video appeared in my recomended section. I've never done any plumbing or anything even remotely close to this, but i watched this anyway and I really enjoyed it :D You've made a very good qulity video with some very useful information. Great job man :D
Hehe, RUclips's algorith sometimes goes berzerk, thanks buddy ;)
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Don’t go telling people you’re a plumber or suggest you can help them fix something because you watched 1 RUclips video 🤣
@@pjmcmann5147 i will and you cannot stop me xD
Great tips explains some of the “Whys?” of plumbing.
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I was a handyman for twenty years. Did my fair share of plumbing. Taught myself almost everything I knew😱😂. I love wiring and plumbing. When I used Teflon tape, I didn't use pipe dope. I never had a problem with leaking. And actually, I thought it was taboo to use both on one thread So it was interesting to learn that you can use both. Great video. To the point. That's good. And informative and not too long with good visuals. Thank you. God bless all who see this. Keep up the good work.🙏
Thanks so much Rick :)
I have never need both. His claim is basically that he has gotten away with it without any leaks. I have never cut myself with a knife either but it does not mean I can run my finger along the edge.
I spin almost all screws backwards till it clicks to prevent cross threading. New hardware isn't as important but old corroded and dirty jobs it's a must for me.
I do that too. You can tell the handy from the non-handy by who asks why when they see you do it.
One day you are young and the next you enjoy watching plumbing videos 🤷♂️
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On to the electrical next! 😀
I got here from a K-Pop video. Do not ask me how.
I've always been old then lol
I'm watching both.
I love it when people tell me righty tidy lefty Lucy I said yeah I’m lining things up first stupid. Thank you for making me not feel like an idiot that the others do keep it up man !! I just love you guys. 52 and still proud to be learning!!!
Thx so much man!!!
One more to learn: lefty loosee, as in a loose fitting, Lucy has nothing to do here. 😉
It's actually righty "tighty" as in to tighten and lefty loosey (as in to loosen).
That last tip is also fantastic for screws and bolts of any kind. Great video!
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For winterizing faucets, here in Lowe's etc they sell insulators to put on the faucet. That plus the little bit of heat that leaks through the walls of a house keeps it above freezing, works well enough were it doesn't get much below 20 degrees F.
Even if you lived in a much colder area you could make your own insulation box with 6 or 8 inches of insulation, and even put a 40 watt incandescent bulb inside with a drop cord and have enough heat to be sure it doesn't freeze. Paint it to match the house and most people would never even notice it was on the house, and leave them there for the coldest part of the winter, then the $2 cheap covers for the less cold times, and only uncovered when there's no chance of a freeze..
good tips (although error on typed overlay of the solder info : shows 95% tin, 95% antimony) .
My bad, it's 5% antimony ;)
i love seeing how different countries have different standards
for example here in germany we dont use water hammer arrestors because that would cause legionella
or when we use teflon we dont put anything else on it
plastic pipes, hemp and dope, for water.
metal pipes and teflon, for gas.
for drainage or sewage we use glue, since the pipes are bigger and don't merit a thread.
we don't use arrestors because we don't use fast valves, we use screw valves.
only recently people have been favoring lever valves, but those are still piston-based, only the action is different.
@@bcn1gh7h4wk The arrestors are mostly for fast closing valves like a washing machine, ice maker or dishwasher. It's unclear if they're needed for PEX setups.
Yes they are.
@@bcn1gh7h4wk you do not use washing machines or dishwashers?? How can water arrestor cause disease, they do not contain standing water.
Also the usage of lead is different. In some countries it was prohibited way earlier while in others it's even used today. Of course the video cannot address every possibilty. But viewers should keep that in mind.
I’ve recently discovered your videos ; now I’m binge watching 👍
Excellent video for every diy'er, especially new one's. One thing I noticed & I may be wrong or perhaps overlooked in the making, at point 5:10, I see a lot of green corrosion at a union while demonstrating loose hanging pipes. The green is often caused by not wiping off excess flux after soldering. More than unsightly, it can lead to a weak spot and eventual bursting. I liked the final tip most. Start by counter threading a pipe thread before threading it. Way cool dude.
Nice Job. All that information was awesome and important......
Sure thing, please share it if you can, lead solder is bad :)
Great tips as usual. I’m glad to see that I’ve done things correctly 😁
Hehe, glad to hear you've been doing things properly ;)
Got2Learn the cool thing, is that an old French Canadian plumber in Quebec showed me a trick on how to solder a pipe that has some water dripping in it. He used the white part of sliced bread to plug the pipe and complete the solder. He then removed the screen from the faucet and flushed it out. Voila!
Is there a hidden message there? ;)
Got2Learn no, but I think you have a French Canadian accent like me lol.
I also made a video on the bread trick ;)
Very well done video. Not once did I think of jumping forward due to babbling, like too many other vids.
Yours is perfect for my attention span
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Great video. I've been wondering what was so bad about too much slope in a drain line. Now I now.
Glad I could help
Regardless of how clean copper pipe and fittings may be, they should always be cleaned with sand cloth or scratch pad and fitting brush. It etches the copper and gives it teeth for the solder to grip to. Joints prepped like this will withstand way higher pressures in the system, should there ever be any spikes in pressure, and there are always spikes in pressure.It's also a good idea to stir your flux every now and then to keep it that honey color.
I don't know if two regional thing or what but we call slope grade down here. And the proper grade is generally 2% which equals a quarter inch per foot. Is permissible to go eight inch per foot which is 1% with the inspectors approval unless you running 6 inch pipe which can be graded at 1% without any approval that's 1/8 inch per foot. If the fixture is vented properly, the P-trap will not be at risk of being siphoned out. That's an S trap trait. That's why a toilet primes it's own trap after every flush. The problem with too much grade is that the liquids leave the solids behind. So if you want to run more than 2% grade you have to run it at no less than 45 degrees. I believe that's a 50% grade.
Other common problems I see other handyman doing is connecting copper directly to steel without any brass (at least 6" E-E nipple) or dielectric union in between them. That causes electrolysis which causes erosion. Also I've seen homeowners mix and match PVC and abs using glue to connect the two, not a mechanical fitting like a mission band or something. Also the problem with unreamed pipe, besides being noisy is that it causes cavitation in the pipe which causes pitting and eventual erosion...
Was that a flux applicator you showed to look like a mini torch?? I'm going to check that thing out. Speaking of flux I recommend nokorode regular paste flux by rectorseal. I wouldn't mess around with anything else. And for solder, silvabrite 100... Thanks for posting another informative video..
@Irish Viking yes. That's one brand. I use the red ones. They work until they're gone.
Thats the fluxuator, I think OP designed it. Great for many many 3/4 and 1/2 joints but if you're used to using 2 flux containers with one lid on and other with just a tiny bit and brush in it, then you're golden
@@matthewbim10 Thanks for the tip but you lost me with the whole 2 tubs of flux thing. I use 1 tub of nokorode regular paste flux with a 7/8"ø hole melted through the top from a piece of hot 3/4"ø pipe (or 7/8"ø tubing for the tubing minded). I like to keep 2 flux brushes tho. One good one and one kinda burnt one (previously the good one) with it's handle cut down about an inch or crimped just to differentiate between the two. I also cut the bristles down about a ¼ of their exposed length. Even the new good one. .
Yep, we have in house water meters for sub-metering cold/hot water of two flats. The meter's case is zinc coated steel I guess, the fittings it is mounted to, brass (the pipes themselves are alupex). It's been four years and 3 of the 8 joints are leaking (wet) and all but one show corrosion around them (so leaking slowly). They were installed by a professional btw.
Ouchy
Clear, concise,to the point and educational...........You Nailed IT. Thanks
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Good to know of the tin antmony solder, i was using silver solder which is quite dear
Thanks. The last bit of screwing threads first counter-clockwise also works well when refitting a self-tapping screw - ie. feel it into the thread.
Yep, it sure does, thx buddy!!!!
really informative. no bullshit. definitly a thumbs up.(i even learned a few things from it)
Love your comment, please don't forget to share it too, it helps so much, thanks again mordechy and have a great day buddy ;)
I didn’t know about the pipe dope + teflon thing !
Used properly, there is no need for dope if you are using teflon tape.The tape serves the same purpose as dope.
You and everyone else here.
Love this dude's videos. Clean and well organized thoughts displayed clearly.
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This is really well presented. Also show you the importance of good inspections when buying or building a home.
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@5:20 it would also help if the wood braces were fastened down with screws and not nails and the wood braces have not split and become loose
Really? That looks like a 50 year old house. It's been better than a decade but last time I did cross bracing the nails came prestarted..
youtube recommendation algorithm, you've done it again.
Thanks for all the detailed information you have provided in this video. I like your way of explaining every point. Keep sharing such great videos in the future also.
You are most welcome! 🤗
Excellent tip on teflon paste over, not under, teflon tape. Would putting it on the inside of the female thread be less messy?
And super point on avoiding cross threading!
Nope, try it.
Never done and most likely never will but I feel more confident now.
That's what I wanna hear ;)
Even though some plumbers will use pipe dope and pipe tape at the same time,. there is no requirement for this. I've never read an official spec. that "required" both. And I don't believe I have ever seen a failure as long as either method is done properly by itself. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
You are correct, no need for both ;)
In my experience, always applied dope then tape and never had a leak, the only thing I would recommend is never to dope the female thread cause the tightening of the pipe will tend to push dope into the water line in the long run causing obstructions.
@@c.albertoflorestorres2546 yes and after that I always solder the joint and for good measure I build a box around the joint and fill it with epoxy... just to be sure.
Right, pick one and go with it.
Dont use both for gas pipe. But other than that . I use teflon and dope on all threads lol I haven't heard any problems yet. But you dont need both. But if you learn a certain trade a certain way. Its the only way you know.
Great vids; precise, concise, and mightly helpful. Thank you!
Thank you very much!!
I wish this would have appeared in my suggested videos a few days ago....I just used a shark bite T fitting and made sure the outside of the pipe was nice and clean after cutting but never even thought of deburring the inside of the pipe.
That is some really good information to know :-)
Great video!!
Thanks a lot grant ;)
You shouldn't have to worry about that, as there is a sleeve the pipe fits into on a shark fitting. It is still a good practice to remove the burr on any in the future.
@@v3rt1g01985 That's true!! Thanks 😁
At 0:29 you neglected to mention that too much of a slope is also bad. In that case, the water runs faster than the "solids", which get left behind. The drain pipe then becomes progressively clogged with "solids". The correct slope is 1/4" for each foot of slope.
Merci Denis ;)
He did say too much was bad-but only cited the fact it can siphon off a u-trap. You are correct though and that's what I've seen go wrong. Boy it was a crappy day fixing it...
He did very briefly.
I usually put dope into the pipe then apply flame and inhale, works for me.
That was bound to be said, congrats lol!
@@Got2Learn tasteless humor to the rescue! hah cheers awesome video btw.
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Don't smoke dope but your comment got me going! :-)
Loved the video, great information that are actually tried and true!
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Thanks for your videos
Ah yes, 190% soldering tin, my favourite
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Just kidding, love all your videos, great work as usual 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thanks 👍
When hanging a pipe put insulating tape around section of pipe then put hanger .. it helps eliminate Dielectric condition which makes a leak that you will not like
If you use copper clamps on copper pipe them that's not a concern.. Always use copper clamps & hanger on copper pipe... If you Must use steel hanger use a cut off piece of rubber/plastic hose instead of tape.. lock it in tight to reduce water hammer -hose lasts longer in places where movement could be an issue
Good info here.
You will only get into trouble with copper pipe sitting on a steel hanger. This happens usually when pipe is run in a joist cavity that has an air duct with it's own steel support. In that case you need to use something between the copper and the steel -- you can either get a copper or steel + plastic hanger or you can try the methods suggested in the other comments.
@@robertlaw4073 yeah plastic hangers but also attaching to Wood studs that can get moisture which is conductive of electricity or get corrosion even with a wood stud so plastic hanger or wrap your pipe with some pipe tape
thank you for this video. very helpful and clear to understand.
You are welcome ;)
As a new house owner, this is good info. Thanks.
Thx a lot, much appreciated ;)
i dont know why this appeared on my recommended buy im glad it did.
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@5:26 I would be more questioning why that joist wood was so loose (If that was the roof space). That nail was half out. The wood split.
Not a joist, cross bracing between them
You are really good with these videos!! They are so clear and helpful! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Once again I learned some things from this video! Short sweet and to the point, just how it should be
Love to hear this, thanks so much and don't forget to share ;)
I don't know why this showed up in my notifications but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
That's cool hehe :)
All it take in one other plumbing video or subscription.
sold-dering...? :p (don't worry, I still upvoted)
Thank you nice tutorials
I loved this video. Thanks Got2Learn!
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Wowwww amazing work ! Good job as always 🤗🤗👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you sis!!!!#
Single biggest mistake in my area is plumbers not cleaning their flux off after soldering. Lots of copper repipes go bad in only 5-8 years because the pipes corrode at every single joint where the flux was never cleaned away.
Very important :)
Got2Learn Just replaced some copper pipe the other day that was tacky due to so much solder used on it. Even the horizontal sections were covered in it.
Really good relevant info. Thanks buddy! Great job!
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Plumber/DrainTips before auguring a house or residents drain line use hot dishwashing detergent like Cascade mixed in a milk gallon jug and let drain into pipes and sit for 20-35 minutes. Makes pipes slippery to run auger thru. Make sure if your jetting a line with water jet have a wet/dry vacuum that can hold 5 to 10 gallons of water for a quick clean up so to prevent a real mess. Create an adapter to the toilet tank line if you need to run water to a drain jetting system that way you do not have to run a hose outside the house to get water for the drain jetting system.
I would also add that when using Teflon Tape, make sure you wind it on the thread the correct direction. I've found that if it is wound on the same direction as the thread is stays on place. But if you wind it on the other direction, it can sometime wind off as you start the tightening process.
Yes, I posted that in this video, it's the first one ;) : ruclips.net/video/NtTq156hbQM/видео.html
That’s why the Teflon didn’t stay in the video.. not because the dope wasn’t applied properly lolol
Yep, or it binds up. Just open it up again and you will see how different it is of you wrap it the wrong way.
Starting the threads turning backwards is a hugely underrated technique.
I do it even on a Coke bottle lolllll
You inspire me to maintain my outdated pipe line even if we don't have the same code line.
Very interesting and thanks for sharing such a good video. Your video is so convincing that I never stop myself from saying something about it. You’re doing a great job. Keep it up.
Thank you so much Juliee, that's very nice of you!!
For the hydrant part, better yet... just add a slope to it so it always drains the remaining water outside
Absolutely!
You will still have water behind it that can freeze in some houses. The ones he is talking about drain about a foot more into the house. The protects them from direct exposure.
at 5:32 be sure to add extra screw to the beam, cuz it's just hanging on the pipe now)))
Yes, thanks ;)
In Australia, they use metal brackets either side of the joist to the other piece of wood to secure them together, as well as in the corner (Like this video). Each joist gets Metal brackets at the top and bottom to secure them.
I watched next door's roof get done.
In all area's where you get two different frames intersecting (Wall corners, or roof, its metal brackets.)
your channel is awesome! very informative and straight forward!
Thank you very much!!
I like the flux you use. Never saw it and didn't see it in the links. Great video.
Yeah it's called the Fluxuator but they don't have it on Amazon yet, coming soon!
I knew you needed slope but I didn't realize you can have too much.
Yes, if there are no vents clise by, it'll siphon out a trap ;)
Another problem of to much slope is separation of liquids and solids. Ultimately you want everything to go down the pipe together!
To much pitch can also cut off your vent. Example... a horizontal wet vent where the bathroom group is vented through the lav. Pretty common .
How come? @david
@@terrygoyan3022 Complete and utter myth.
Even with now-freeze you should remove the hoses too.
I told my friend to remove his hose before the winter. He said its freeze less. I was like ok. Whatever. Next spring he turned the hose on. Had little pressure. His old lady came running out. Said there's water all over the basement. I laughed so had
As usual of ways well explained
Thanks buddy, don't forget to share it, it helps a lot to get the video rolling ;)
thank you for sharing. great video.
Thx so much, please share if you can :)
This appeared in my recommendation... does RUclips know what I don't about the plumbing in my house? :D
Two things: 1) on the slope diagram, does 3" refer to the length of the pipe or the diameter? I suspect it refers to the diameter, but this is not clear. 2) I learned a new pronunciation of "solder."
Yes, the diameter of the pipe :)
most Americans and Canadians are baffled when they hear it pronounced "sol-der" :) but that's the way it is pronounced pretty much everywhere else in the world.
Diameter, 3 inch is typical once you get beyond the sink drainage pipes, it is what I mostly have. ABS, of course.
I like this guy! Hes good and explains very well and clearly. Thanks
I appreciate that, thank you so much and share the video if you can, it really helps out :)
Very informative! Thank you!
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2:12 Le "l' est muet dans "solder". On le prononce comme "sodder".
I don't speak French, but I understood and fully agree.
1:23 Why is it called "speedway"? Is it the brand?
Here in Canada, we call them speedways, never knew why lol
@@Got2Learn I'm from Canada and have never heard of them called speedways. I've always called them supply lines.
Thank you for posting this video
Awesome as usual!
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This video is very....fitting ;-).
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Ew! Can I thumbs down that joke??
Hmmm, I thought it was teflon tape OR pipe dope, not teflon tape AND pipe dope. Before teflon tape it was string and dope (my dad and I used in the 60's and 70's), l thought the Teflon was to replace all of that.
Yes, a lot of contractors still do both but I only use one or the other ;)
I personally would never use Teflon and Dope for gas, only Dope, for cerain potable water fixtures we'll use teflon and dope but for most its just teflon
We do pipe dope then teflon then pipe dope like they teach us in plumbing school.
I use tape for water and dope for gas. No problems so far.
Yep, it is real easy to use too. Just wind it the right way.
good info for amateurs also for pitch you dont want liquids over running solids
Thanks buddy!
Really great video, I genuinely learned a lot.
Sweeet!!!
Check your percentages at 2:25 .95/5 is 95% tin 5% antimony you had both numbers at 95%
Yes, my mistake, sorry for that...it's too late to change now :(
Got2Learn no problem thanks for the reply I am a union plumber that’s why I like to watch this video
Thx for understanding buddy :)
@@Got2Learn It is never too late to do things correctly, even if that means ripping something out and redoing it from scratch. The attitude of "what's done is done" is both lazy and dangerous.
Mavoc He meant its to late for the video.
6:10 I don't understand how can someone think that it looks fine and not notice when they cross-thread lol!
Believe me, it happens a lot with the new guys ;)
Usually it happens when you cant see and you are stuffed up under the floor.
plumbing is very intimating to me and another diys thanks much
Cause you shouldn't be doing it unless you're a licensed journeyman plumber from your state and familiar with your local code book.
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You forgot to mention that if you use big grain sand paper or steel brush to clean your pipe, you have to use translation moves beside of rotating move on the pipe to avoid multiple furrow in circle which prevent soldering metal to fill entirely the gap between the 2 pieces. ^^
Can you use just pipe dope with no teflon tape?
You sure can, better to use roctoseal or jetblue as they can be used with wholesome or potable water 🧐
What ghost said ;)
I never heard of anyone using both it is overkill use only tape, or only dope not both
I use both, never had any leaks.
@@rayc1503 I think you mean "Rectorseal;" that's the name of the pipe dope product we use here in the US anyways. I personally use Rectorseal T + 2.
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Great explanations, useful tips, nicely presented.
Gotta thank the YT algorithm for bringing it to me, but thank yourself for earning the sub.
Great work. Looking foward for more useful tips!
Thx buddy, glad youtube brought you to my channel ;)
@@Got2Learn So am I :) keep up the good work!
Thx bud ;)
All of these are excellent points!
Thx @Mark Proulx, really appreciate your comment, you don't have to but if you can share it, that would be very nice of you ;)
Lead free solder sucks, the amount of lead from a copper solder joint leaching into the water is micro miniscule. Now lead pipes on the other hand are totally different story.
Try using silvabrite 100.
As a certified plumber I was watching this to see if there were any inaccuracies but the video was pretty spot on. Just a couple things tho, Sharkbite fittings suck and it's pronounced "saw-derr" not "soul-derr"
Thanks man...If I say "sawder" people complain lol, I think i'll just say "connect" or "sweat" as of now...
@@Got2Learn In my 2015 UPC code book it literally says how to pronounce it, if they complain just tell them they're wrong.
Well said!
How do you know they suck
@@wurly164 they don't hold a water tight seal for a long time. They are convenient in a pinch but they are not "permanent" fittings
I took notes. Thank you!
Most welcome!!
Excellent information
Glad it was helpful!