10 Plumbing Mistakes You Should NEVER Make and How To Fix Them! | GOT2LEARN
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That was way too much teflon tape.
@@ExecratedPlaysGaming never talked about quantities in here.
I have a question, how do I get access to the your Ultimate guide to plumbing mistakes video, lol. I should’ve told you in my first comment to your videos, my name is Ms. Christy “Lieutenant” Barry! Lol
It's a member video, you can join right here: ruclips.net/channel/UCtxLpSnpxNiHAchvCX-4Dsgjoin
@@Got2Learn done! Best $1.99 I’ve spent all year. Great work. I am getting off this laptop for now. I will watch the 30 Mistakes video tonight.
#1 tip . Don't do any plumbing when the stores are closed.
Such a good tip lol!
My old company would have me working after hours. And sometimes I had to perform miracles when I needed a part I didn't have. That's why I went back to new construction.
I work in a plumbing store and I see it all...best and safest advice is to get a plumber, for every dollar I get for a DIY cowboy making their plumbing issue worse I would be retiring now. Plumbers love it when DIY cowboys do there own work they have a tendency to make it worst, what should of been an easy quick short job for a plumber in the first place if contacted is now and a more expensive job requiring likely even more parts and longer labor. A cost the customer was trying to save in the first place now costs more $$ and time...The irony.
@@Jamac007 £25 call out plus £50 HR labour, remove these fees then I will call . Four hours sitting in your van searching for a part we do not need?
I once read that every home repair takes at least three trips to the store. I've been a homeowner since 1979 and so far, it's true!
Its nice to have someone doing these videos. I always enjoy learning or refreshing on subjects.
Great to hear! I'd love if you can share with your friends and family, it would help keep this channel running healthy, thx again!!
I could just imagine that at a family dinner. hey guys there's this guy on the internet that makes videos about plumbing...
i’ve been watching your videos recently and they have been really useful for upcoming plumbers. thank you for making it easy for us.
My pleasure Edward, please share them if you can, it really helps out the channel ;)
Don't do any pluming when your wife is around if it goes wrong you will never hear THE END of it.
Great info Bro
Cheers 🇨🇦
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Or when her father is around. Despite never having held a spanner in his life, he'll lose no time in assuming a supervisory role.
Thankfully my Father-In-Law is an Electrician. Together we are unstoppable :)
Here's my tip: When replacing something, ALWAYS take the old part to the store with you.You might think parts and sizes are standard, but they're only more-or-less standard.
Good tip!!!
Also, good luck getting a faucet stem that will match whatever you have. I can count on 1 hand the number of times that's actually worked and even those were "well, it's close enough. Let's see what happens"
@@InfernosReaper I know exactly what you mean. I have a 55 year old house that was built with a lot of stuff that was old at the time. My washtub faucet is from the 30's! Some of it I can modernize, but a lot of it's tightly fitted in place and can't be changed.
I'm starting to take phone photos for dyi
@pmailkeey I remember a few people like that in the 70s as a teen, wandering along with my dad. Gruff but wanted to help us succeed. Seeing a few like that these days too, one canceled my Bosch spark plugs order!
I use your trick with the pencil and teflon tape. Great idea! Thanks
Did I learn something?
*YES I DID! Thank you.*
Always happy to see a upload from you.
Great to hear! I'd love if you can share with your friends and family, it would help keep this channel running healthy, thx again!!
Another great vid! I always learn something from your vids. I know how to solder and do plumbing repairs but there’s always something I can learn. Your vids are quick and practical.
Thank you for taking your time to make these. I share them on Facebook because men today, should know how to do certain shit around the house, plumbing repairs being one of them.
Always as loyal wyatt, many thanks for your kind words and shares!
As a plumber I approve of these videos to help others! Way to go
Glad to hear this!
Wow! You sir are to be commended!
Designing my pool heater this weekend hopefully be posting it by next weekend thank you for the inspiration
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These are EXCELLENT videos in your series. Lots of helpful tips for rookies and experienced DIYers alike. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Thx @steve wilson I really appreciate your comment, I sure hope this will help other people as well!
Video generating nice discussions, helpful and humorous. Even though 6 months old! Thanks everyone!
I always pick up a tip when I watch your videos. Good stuff!
So cool to hear, thx buddy please share if you can!! :)
Got my water heater all hooked up today after watching this late last night. The pipe cutting and preparation was invaluable advice. Thanks for sharing your knowledge here on You Tube so some of us amateurs who are willing to attempt fixing our own problems can make a few less mistakes. ;)
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
I like this guy! Gets right to the point. No BS. Thanks!
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Your videos helped me correct several plumbing problems that I had in my home. Thanks
Awesomeeee!!!
Nice video young Man. Myself I retired from the construction field after 55+ years where I build from the slab up doing all the work from the under ground to to roof caps and everything in between. I even corrected several mistakes on a 3 story build out on a medical building where 13 doctors and managers office were to be. And that was lots of electrical, plumbing and A/C work and when I got done the architects wanted me to join them as a partner but since I have a couple more jobs of the same size etc I had to pass this up. But alas it seems that since I retired I can finally start fixing up my house now when I am not helping a friend fix something that broke around their house....
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HI, Got2Learn! I am a DIY as well as I work in Property Management and maintenance. I really like your videos! They are very informative and you are a great teacher! Thanks for the excellent content. Keep up the good work, my friend!
Thank you so much Steve, I really appreciate it!
Learned so much again from your expertise ...Thnx!
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Love ALL these tips! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos
Glad you like them!!!!
Thank you for teaching.
My pleasure, thx for the grwat comment ;)
Thanks a lot for your advices...
Do you have some videos on PEX (especially PEX-A VS PEX-B) ??
A lot of new videos on the way my man, one is about Copper VS PEX which I talk about the a and b differences, stay tuned ;)
Thank you for all your videos
Thx so much, great comment ;)
Helpful to know before hands on pipes.
Thanks a million for another helpful video. Your video is great because it shows you what happens when you do it wrong or done in a wrong way. This works hell of a lot better than telling people not to do certain things and leaving the consequence to their imagination. Your teaching style excels many of those who are qualified in teaching professions. Many thanks once again.
Love your comment, thank you so much, more like this to come!
I always enjoy your tips. Thank you a bunch.
Pleasure's all mine :)
Love the video. I'm not A plumber, more of I do it yourselfer. But I swear most of this would be common sense. Didn't know about the copper to steel (havent came into that situation) but is always nice to watch
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Thanks for sharing your experiences .
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Saddle valves …I am a retired marine living in Mexico. I use saddle valves on PVC pipes to supply my drip irrigation lines thru out my yard. These saddle valves were a cheap way to supply water and have been in place for 25 years.
Love your channel and refer to it often. 😊
Vey, vey informative!
Thank you1
Thank you very much SmartPlumber!!!!!
Great material. Thnk you for sharing your knowledge.
You are welcome :)
Thanks for the information very helpful
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Excellent! I learned lots. Standing by your channel name Sir!
Sure thing! Thanks cuz ;)
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I love them too u always learn something new
Love your comment Henry, thank god for people like you ;)
Really useful video, I'm planning to displace or move gas pipes IDK if it's the same but this video is also good for kitchen sink it cloths, thank you
Thx, I am working on a video about gas lines and kitchen sinks after popular demand, stay tuned!
Homeowners DEFINITELY shouldn't mess with gas that's a job for a plumber.
@@isaiah92 The plumber can do it if he has a gas fitting license.
Very informative, excellent vid!
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
Nothing to do with plumbing but your videos are very well done. None of the camera rolling while the person tries to figure out what they want to say. No fighting with the camera to get it into position popping in and out of focus etc. Your shots are all well lit and the plumbers hands and head are out of the way. And the camera seems to be always stable instead of looking as if it were mounted on a bucking rodeo bull. :-) Great job!
Thank you for noticing all of that, a lot of people see all of it as a whole, but don't take it into account, thank you a lot!
Good points (advises) my friend!! 👍
Great to hear! I'd love if you can share with your friends and family, it would help keep this channel running healthy, thx again!!
Nice vid mate, clear, simple, easy to follow. With any installation, I fit isolator valves everywhere, makes life so much easier, can test each section in turn - and make sure to dismantle / LUBRICATE / reassemble beforehand, & they will last decades.
Yes, that's always good practice, thanks Theo ;)
??? Having worked on cars, engines, machines, that is very basic engineering practice including plumbing. I do my plumbing installations properly, to outlast me, and to be easily serviceable in the event of fault or upgrade. I take a pride in my work, haven't needed to advertise for years, all word of mouth recommendations. Bleeeve me, I have had to replace some god fuck awful plumbing in my time.
good tips. I have to admit I have learned some of these the hard way.
Go clockwise with the PTFE tape is something I can use immediately. Turning off the water before cutting the pipe is something I knew already - I was surprised to see it mentioned if even I know that.
What about flex line coated steel connected to 1” pipe in hose the only thing is I’d still have 20 feet outside my house could I roll it up and hang it on water rack on back of house and only unwind it win I need to hook up to 1/2” hose with quick connect on 1” house line and 20 ft of 1.2” gas hose to disconnect when not in use? My 2 shut off valve are in basement and we’re generator hooks up 13hp 420cc. I was told the hose would supply 36K BTU and my generator would need 28,500 BTU to operate right with my set up. I was going to go underground but figure I could coil it up when not needed. Or do you think the extra flex hose would wear out after a few power outage.
These are great videos! Thank you so much for all the helpful tips and tricks that you provide. Now when I screw up my next plumbing job.....I can at least say "But I watched a video?!" (ha ha)....Keep up the good work and thanx again!
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I like that brass body valve on the T connector for humidifier. Do you have a link or manufacturer for it?
They only have the chrome finished ones on Amazon, here's the link (affiliate): amzn.to/3nweslg
Subbed, cause even an old dawg can learn new tricks. I'm not too proud to sit through 9 that I know to get that 10th one that I NEED to know! Thanks Bro!
Awesome man, glad you liked it bud ;)
Excellent video! I learned things from this! Thanks a lot! :)
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Isn't it funny how many viewers here are professionals? Like me. I just never get tired of learning new things, and there's always another good idea to be found on RUclips.
Thank you so much.
#11 Don't do any plumbing without watching your videos. Great editing and thank you for respecting our time. 10 item in 5 minutes... you win internet.
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One of those saddle valves just randomly started leaking at my wife's business. Not much damage done thankfully but very inconvenient.
Great advice, please note #7 dialectic unions will lose grounding to a electrical system if not correctly bonded to both dissimilar metals and if the plumbing system is grounding the electrical system. Very important! ✌🏻
Very true, I should of mentioned this in the videos, thanks Z ;)
As an plumbing inspector I run into this all the time. Great videos!
That would make for a good video "what to check before inspector comes" ;) if you got some, that would be great :)
Good question, speaking only from a Miami-Dade , Broward County and Florida Building Code the FBC ICC 2017 , chapter 3 section 312 is the best which is general regulations and then testing of systems in sanitary, venting and domestic hot and cold water systems is a good start. Please note there is a commentary publication of all ICC codes in which would be a great resource for the general audience ✌🏻. Also Please note all base codes for each state is either recognize by the IAPMO (uniform plumbing code)or the ICC (international plumbing code) based on codes with there own state amendments. ( certain states break down to AOJ (Authority of Jurisdiction ) Hope this helps.... basically same testing procedures for each plumbing system installed.... ✌🏻
Yes, thanks a lot Randall, i'll make something good out of it ;)
I'm so glad the device in the thumbnail was for plumbing and not for what I thought it was for.
I love saddle valves. For the repair work they bring in 😁😁😁
Hehehe :)))
Nice job.....alot of common sense points. 🤣😂😁😀😎
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Really well explained videos thanks alot
Thank you very much for the positive feedback raul!
Nice video :)
My teacher told me once that when the steel pipe fittings get hot they're tighten enough 😂
Yeah they do tend to get hot when tightening them!
If you have friction, that creates heat. Heat is bad! Pipe joint compound is to keep the surfaces from getting hot. The number one cause of leaks in threaded pipe is heat. The metal expands and prevents the threads from being pulled together completely. When the two surfaces cool... it leaks.
Always good advice
Thank you, don't forget to share if you may :)
Thank you buddy! Very good video!👍👍
Most welcome :))
Dahl makes various quick connect valves which would be easier to branch off the water line with for #4. It is more of a DIY friendly way of doing it.
clear video. thanks
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Very good info. Thanks
Thanks again Pedro!
Very useful, thank you...
You are welcome!!!!
❤❤ really thank you
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Thanks you. Subscribed
My please Carlo, thanks for the kind comment :)
Regarding #4 (installing a saddle valve). I agree that a "T" fitting and valve is the better way to go, but I'm wondering if the "T" has that shut-off valve already attached to it (i.e., is it a "one and done" that you would purchase?). The connection looks so seamless (no external evidence of solder or threading) that I'm curious how it is attached to the "T", or if it's a solid unit ("T" and shutoff) that I would purchase. My gut feeling is that it's two separate pieces, but how are they attached? The "T" fitting shown typically has no internal threading, just three smooth bores. Or, more likely, had you just not yet soldered the shut-off valve in place? I should think, though, that you wouldn't want to risk heating the valve with a propane torch, which might damage internal rubber seals. Thanks very much.
The valve and T are 2 seperate fittings. The valve is a male connection so it's a bit hard to see ;)
Got2Learn--So, the valve and "T" are two separate items (which I thought would be the case). The valve is a male connection into the copper pipe, but how is it connected to the "T" itself? I assume you have to solder it in place, but you didn't show that happening, and you didn't tell me that in your response to my question. It is most likely not a press fit, which would quickly leak. The "male connection" puts the valve far enough away that heat shouldn't be an issue for the internal seals. In any event, I would put a wet rag around the valve to absorb the heat and not damage the seals. So, one more time for the record: Exactly how is the valve connected to the copper "T" so as to form a water-tight seal? Thanks.
On the over-tightening subject, it's also important to make sure your threaded joints *are not cross-threaded before you tighten them!* I've seen people make that mistake many times in the past, and it ends in the threads on both the fitting and the pipe being chewed up. Always start your screw joints by hand before turning them with a wrench!
Absolutely!!
Awesome help!
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nice clear advice. ta much mate
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You can use a brass nipple between galvanized pipe and copper pipe as a dielectric separator?
Absolutely!
Keep in mind that no di-electric fitting will stop electrolysis completely. The molecules travel in the fluid. He was sort of misleading. Black steel pipe doesn't cause electrolysis. It's the zinc in galvanized pipe that's the problem. A brass fitting will do the same as a nipple. (and easier,usually)
Your awesome! Thank you very much!
Most welcome!!
The best pipe fitting is a heat shrink metal sleeve ... used on Submerines......👍
i use plumbers/teflon tape as anti-seize not just as anti-leak..am i correct on this practice?
It does both, lubricates the threads to make them easier to tighten and fills the threads to stop leaks.
I use it for same on garden hoses, laundry fittings, buddy, it helps.
Absolutely!
I know every option to a saddle valve but they work and they work good
I do not recommend them!
In item 4 I notice that the upper pipe was nice and loose to make fitting the tee easy. This does not always happen and you have to very accurately cut out a section of the pipe to fit on the tee fitting, bending the main pipe gently to insert the tee then pulling it up to meet the other end of the main pipe. Any slippage while soldering or wrenching up ( I use compression fittings mostly) can mean reworking the whole joint.
Yeah, mine was the best case scenario. You would need a slip coupling ;)
Excellent video ... just great
Thx a lot @angelo p!!
Where did you get that copper pipe cleaning tool ?
I wasn't aware of needing an adapter when transitioning. Thanks.
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good tips! thanks
Thx @hotbam37, really appreciate your comment, if you can share it that would be very nice of you ;)
Good video. Just add that venting is to allow air in AND to EXIT. A large slug of water pushing air ahead of it can cause problems too. Second, remember to ream cut pipes.
Yes, thank you :)
@@ltsgarage7780 If you are talking about the tool used at 1:44 that is only for applying flux.
@got2learn you never told me exactly what that part is called or what parts you used to connect it to the tee for the ice-maker install
Can you please make a video on how to find fitting allowances
What exactly do you mean by "allowances" ?
@@Got2Play I think it refers to code. Example- I helped rehab a house, electrician did all new outlets and wires after we framed the kitchen. He explained that code does not allow for more than 3 fittings between one junction box or outlet to another.
I think it has to do with the basic length of pipe you need to go from center to center so basically length of pipe to connect to fittings on either side?
Your videos are very helpful. The only thing I've seen in any of them to disagree with is adding Baking Soda to Vinegar. It causes a reaction, which renders the vinegar inert, so I don't recommend this concoction to my customers for drain maintenance. Use ONLY vinegar, about 1 quart per sink drain, and let stand overnight. Next morning flush out each sink drain with about 2 minutes of HOT water. I haven't carried my drain machine into my own house since I started using this treatment monthly. Thanks for all your useful videos! 🤠
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3:43 Use a wipe-rag soaked in strong baking-soda solution for an even better cleansing, since the alkaline soda will neutralize the acid-based flux.
@got 2 learn where can you buy those t fittings for ice maker installs
The one in the thumbnail?
@@Got2Learn are you asking me or telling me
Asking
@Got2Learn yes the one in the thumbnail with you showing the proper ice maker kit to use the fitting Tee instead of the older version saddle valve kit
The tee I used is just a normal copper tee with a male shut off valve, these are pretty much available in every hardware store.
Have you ever done a video on a proper S trap to P trap replacement?
Not yet, but it's in one of my upcoming "mistakes" video ;)
@@Got2Learn Good! The house I bought has an S trap and I don't know the proper way to fix it.
AH crap, i'd make you a drawing, but can't here. Add me on Facebook.
@@Got2Learn ok. Is the name "got2learn"?
Yup!
At #7 did you say that other option is to use a brass nipple? Because here in México most of the conectors (both male and female) are made of brass, so if i use them i should be fine, right?
Bravo!!!
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One of ur best videos man.
Wow! Thx a bunch!
your videos are excellent
Thank you so much!!!
Good information
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Using a brass threaded by copper sweat to go from copper to brass should keep you from having to use a dielectric union right? Its what we do on hot water tanks and have never had a problem.
Absolutely!
Mark so u want to tell me that black pipe to copper create an issue
@@Got2Learn Cool
good job ! .
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A few years back a neighbor had some old leaky pipe section replaced with some new type plastic pipe. A special tool was used to crimp fittings on. Anyway, later on a rat chewed on new plumbing causing a leak worse than before 😬. I think copper pipe is the best.
Yes, for many things!
You should have included the flexible accordion p trap aka the form and fit p trap.
Yeah got that planned in another vid, don't you worry ;)
Something I learned from an old, experienced plumber: Teflon tape is for lubricating rough threads, while pipe dope is for sealing threads. That bit of knowledge has made my plumbing work MUCH better - and easier. (Why do you think pipe dope is used on gas lines, but Teflon tape is NOT PERMITTED?
On the same page as you bud :)
ummm,,, Although i use dope on gas pipes... where I am teflon tape is permitted (it's yellow) and works fine if used properly
I didn't know about the excess flux thing. I always wiped it off just to make sure I had a good solder joint. Usually while the pipe was hot and with a wet rag. Doing the right thing for the wrong reason.
Never wipe a hot joint with water let it cool naturally otherwise you could cause a fault in the connection due to rapid cooling . Wipe only after its completely cooled to room temp or near there .
As Ragnar mention, wiping a hot fiting that was freshly solder will cause the metal to rapidly shrink and will cause a crack in the soldder and thus a leakage.
Good advice here. As always, if you are gonna lay some pipe you want to do it right. Also don't be afraid of water...things are going to get wet.
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Tip 11- on the back of your pipe cutter, the knob you twist to push the cutting wheel deeper, if you remove that knob, there is a spare cutting wheel under the know to replace the original wheel when ya break it. (o)(-) Winks @ ya'll Remember- $95 dollar service charge plus 2 hr minimum to change toilets, faucets, disposals. Toilets are hepatitis risk $250. base price to install a toilet. If the flange is wasted, thats extra. Always, always, always replace the wax ring and water supply line when changing a toilet. I like a #2 wax rig with a color. I use braided water supply lines and I upgrade to 2 toilet bolts to 3/8 ths. Dont use the 1/4 flange screws they are a joke and always cause issues.
What is that yellow-and-clear gadget you're using at 1:43?
Well, what is it? A flux-dispenser?