We can only hope, but given that they skipped the permit in the first place, the inspector/s might think they are trying to get away with something and dig down into the nooks and crannies of the job. Inspectors often cop an attitude when they know you skipped on the permits and got caught, especially if you are a professional and know better.
Or make them call for separate inspection on framing, electric, etc., find a problem, and not wait the 5minutes to fix, drag it out for a week and half.
I’m surprised they don’t need plumbing and electrical license numbers on the permit. They can get away without that on their own property in some jurisdictions, but to be able to do that on commercial is really surprising. I know they needed a electrician for part of another job.
As frustrating as this is for you, to the viewers, it’s incredibly valuable to see that pretty much any creative solution has parts that exist to make it possible.
So painful to watch you tear up all that beautiful work. Hope you pass inspection easily so you can move on with the work. Another great video. Always informative.
Not as painful as watching amateurs use a pos saddle! Pure garbage . Illegal in most states too . A real plumber should've done the work. No plumber worth his salt would use that piece of crap!
@@Reese_Young We watch it so we can watch a hack do plumbing. Let's do a list what he did wrong...1. he has flat dry vent which is a violation of code, 2...not a licensed plumber and 3. not pulling a permit before work is illegal he knew it and admitted it. Could have gotten a huge fine even arrested for it as well. And to top it all of he has spent 3 times the amount of money and time not doing right. Can't wait to see if they get a hack inspector who doesn't know the code book or are they going to get a hard ass and make them spend even more time and money on the job to make right....SO excited.
With the full spectrum of inspectors you just never know who you're going to get. Some barely look at anything while others look into every detail. The best inspectors are the educational ones. Most inspectors would have been fine looking at your well documented video footage of the build and have been fine with it as long as you were prepared in advanced to show it to them and didn't have to shuffle through a bunch of footage and make them watch a bunch of irrelevant video to get to the point. Love your content and can't wait to see more!
Unless they captured the required pressure tests somewhere on video, they will somehow have to show pressure testing (over the required time period). That’s why they have to deconstruct some of the work.
We do a lot of remodel work on systems containing many residential units with very limited access. We've done similar things without cutting a tee in by fishing the weenie down the nearest drain inlet to the location required to test. Also there are test tees purposefully designed to accept a test weenie threaded into their port which can test both sides of the line without any hassle or mess. I like that you guys figured out a solution. Perseverance are keys to the kingdom.
I’m not sure but I think that oatey saddle was a life saver. Someone also commented how difficult it was to watch you have to go through all of that. I agree😢
Great job guys! I was wondering about how you were going to pull off a water test given how far into the work you were. I started looking for things that would work and did not find anything, so the test items you found are amazing. As I am working on a whole-house renovation myself, your ability to overcome challenges and keep a good attitude about it is really encouraging. I love that you are owning your decision to skip the permit. Everyone has at least thought about doing it, if not done so, at times. Sometimes you get away with it, sometime you don't. It would be easy to blame the person who reported you, but you are owning your mistake and keeping a good attitude about making things right. I already respected your work, but I respect you even more watching you work though this issue. Great example for the viewers. GET THOSE PERMITS!
Methinks you had a bit of a problem deflating the plug to let the water out while the valve was in the pipe with the plug. THAT I would love to see on the next video.
I am guessing that after they drained everything down to the level of the kitchen line, they used a wet vac, likely with an narrow extension hose to suck water out of one of the stubs until it was low enough to access the saddle in the floor
This is such a great channel. Seeing how they handled being sabotaged by some bitter viewer who turned them in, took responsibility for their mistake and found a way to overcome. The funny thing is, whoever turned them in to the building authority actually did them a favor. Just like in television drama = ratings.
As a contractor myself it's always reassuring to hear you say, despite all your experience, that you're anxious about doing something you've never tried before because I feel that same way
Your dad is A outstanding person. His persistence and specially his attitude is over the top! He’s the kind of person I would trust and be happy to do business with any time anywhere. 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱. You both are doing a fantastic job considering the circumstances…
@@Ray00069 Its not snitching. Its the law and its there for a reason. They knew what they were doing was wrong and are taking ownership of it. If you ignore permits and then blame someone for reporting you, YOU are the one with the problem.
I had that hammer drill back in my day and I agree, $600.00 well spent. My Milwaukee 8 1/4 worm drive saw with a wetting adapter was worth the expense as well. They're both almost 40 years old and still work fine.
I would have them work on my house but surgeon is a bit of a stretch. Surgeons do things beyond correct from the get go so as to not have to redo their work..
my Bosch hammer drill is sitting on my shop floor with my Hitachi hammer drill: word to the wise, never go cheap on your power, and stop immediately if your expensive tools start to run hot.
So pumped to see your work again. I felt the pain of having to rip up work and drill a hole in a sewer line too. It all looks amazing though and I hope you pass the inspection with ease!
2:00 Totally agree on removing the glue. If I was an inspector, and saw you didn’t have enough pride to make the job look professional, I’d look for other issues. As Essential Craftsman says, you want the inspector to be at ease.
You need to fill it up completely. The inspector will need to see the water level in the pipes. He’s not going to take your word for it that it’s full. He will go to the roof and look in the vent pipe to see if it’s full. Also, don’t plan on passing inspection on your first go around. We will keep our fingers crossed but just don’t get your hopes up. Love you guys. Keep your head up. 👍
Well, I was a bit nervous; not sure about you and Jordan, lol; but super glad things worked out as nothing worse than demoing new work just installed. Great great stud pack👍🏻👍🏻 Know will pass that inspection and here’s to a nice inspector🤞🏻 Cheers✌🏻
I like watching your trials and tribulations through your jobs. Plus the fact that you guys conquer and win with smiles and positive attitudes. Keep up with the good work.
From the deepest recesses of my heart, Thank You! The fate of the WORLD was riding upon your plumbing work in that bathroom. With the supreme magnanimity of the inspector’s commitment, the world is right, children and babies are spared the ultimate sacrifice.
Awe man, did I loose my smile at the end of this video because now we have to wait with baited breath!!!😢 You guys are awesome and I’ve shot up a prayer for the approval tomorrow. ❤
Great teaching video and work showing the preparation for the pressure test. Just one thing with the air hose on the inflatable plug, tape, fix or tie the yellow hose end where the hand pump connects to the ribbon pull cord. It will make it easier to remove the hose end at the end of the pressure test.
I'm very much a "glue AND screw" guy. It makes the wood frame of just about anything you might build seem a good bit stronger and quieter. It kind of becomes monolithic. But when I use this technique I pretty much dismiss the thought that I will ever want to disassemble whatever it is that I'm gluing and screwing. Your video is an object lesson about the perils of this approach.
You should have used a check valve between the garden hose and the improvised faucet you connected to the drain. To prevent any back flow of water from the drain into the potable water supply.
@@rolfbjorn9937 It used to happen often until backflow prevention devices came into play. A simple internet search will provide you with the info needed.
@@stevebabiak6997 ~10 feet of water would have ~5 PSI, no way it can backflow into a pressurized system. You'd need a 140 ft column of water to overcome 60 PSI.
Awesome ingenuity.......Such a difficult thing to deal with to make that water test happen....I'll be happy for you when you get the approval and can button that project back up...
Glad I watch your RUclips. I need to do a pressure test in a few days and I wasn't sure how I could do it on account of it being a remodel and I can't run a stand pipe. Thanks!
I learned a lot in this video. You came up with a very nice solution to your problem with a simple modification (of the inflatable plug strap attachment). I'd say your solution was aided by your extensive experience with this type of work. I bet it feels good to finally approach the home stretch on this project. Thanks for the video once again.👍
You are 1 of two RUclips channels I have notifications for ❤ you two are amazing !! I love that you continue to give specific details, include the materials and tools you use just like your original videos it’s priceless knowledge to me !
its a PASS... great to see you guys at it again... what an inspiration for me as a diy-er and also great education for all on how to do best practice in home construction, much appreciation Paul and Jordan keep it up, and i'm learning so much, by the way that EZ LEVELER contraption you featured a while back was the best choice for my cabinets... Thanks so much.
Dang, I have lots of bikes and specialty tools to work on them but Stud Pack has a nicer bike pump than I do. Awesome to hear you supporting the local bike shop. 👍Also great solution for doing the water test all at once, I'll see if it passes in the next video. I'm sure it will.
I started watching right at the start of this project and just recently went backwards and saw your plans for the stud pack house. I am really excited for that project. I hope you don't have to change much on your plans, because the broad strokes of that vision sound real nice. I feel like the lot is begging for something beautiful, and I think your plan fits that ticket. Good luck, boys.
Its nice to see new products that I never knew existed, and how they are used to solve all kinds of problems. My plumbing training is pretty basic: hot's on the left, cold's on the right, poop runs down hill, and never ever start a plumbing project on the weekend (the part you just broke isn't a stock part, it's in a warehouse that won't open until monday). 😃 I am learning so much from you channel. Keep 'em coming. I will eventually be able to do all the projects I have in store for this old shack, 😉.
PL Premium (or equiv) is not only superb for cabinetry and carpentry, it's actually one of the very few commercially available glues that you can use for repairing and patching shoe soles with. I used it on my cycling shoes to fill the cleat hole on the sole that I don't use, since I use toe clips and straps. It not only securely and water-tight bonds the flexible sole material, it also bonds to the nylon inner sole stiffner used in cycling shoes. As anywhere you use it, wear gloves when working with it! And be sure to mist surfaces to be glued with water. I ignored that for years, only to find (duh) the manufacturer knows best. It really does make an incredibly tough and flexible bond even tighter. In woodwork, invariably, as shown in this vid, the material breaks apart before the glue bond does.
Cool Video, Thanks for making it. Where I live Saddle T's are not allowed or even sold. If I recall there was worry about the clamps rusting out do to condensation on the pipes.
"They just won't do it!" LOL You're not wrong about the deficit. And I'm sure there are some GI docs who were impressed with your work inserting that balloon.
In my techy projects, I too suffer from "put it together, take it apart, rinse and repeat!". Solidarity brothers! (and Dad!) I love this channel just for the positive vibe.
This is actually some great content! I know the inspection wasn’t ideal for your studpack house timeline, but these videos showing how to prepare for the inspections are fantastic!
6:40 I just use an old washing machine hose for the 2 female ends. Replae your washing machine hoses every 10 years. The hot one is the more likely to fail, but replace in pairs. Save the cold It's probably good for 10 more years of acting as a female-female adapter.
Very Clever! I have never seen that saddle fitting before. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos, they are very helpful! I also loved the wood rasp with the chisel end. Need to get one of those.
That looks like one super sized headache. Only proves what experience, and the ability to solve problems can do. You're getting to be the Sherlock Holmes of renovation.
That was a great solution, very impressive, you thought about this and came up with an ingenious solution. I've looked at many of your vids and they have helped me as I built my own house. Many confirming and some show how to do it right. Thanks for your channel, you have a great attitude and seemingly limitless capability, Please keep going, good job, I was always lucky with my inspectors, they were all very helpful, they like to expand the tax base, ouch!
That video hurt my soul and brings back terrible memories of a previous experience I had. Watching you tear up your flooring and cut holes in perfectly good plumbing is like nails on a chalk board. It's like when i had to rip down perfectly mudded and painted sheetrock to install blocking for a permit I was told I didn't need by the inspectors. They all (I spoke to 5 different people) gave me incorrect info and made me tear my work up after the fact. Smh.
It goes to show no matter how long you have been doing that type of work mistakes will happen. Very creative way to solve the problem and not cost as much. Good job, guys..
It was tough watching you tear out your work. I always feel for the next guy tearing out my work, because like you I do it right. That said. I know you'll pass your inspection. So many excellent tips in this video! Thank you!!
California Plumber here, focused on the commercial side. I wasnt sure what yall were up to in the beginning. Very creative, good stuff. Our code (CPC 2019 or UPC 2018) wouldn't allow the use of the double combe on its back. Would have needed 2 wyes with 45s here. Like how even though the project was done in PEX, you used the copper stubbouts. Love those things. I dont doubt yall passed. Looks like yall do good work.
Going to make a mess trying to drop the test later after inspection. You will have to remove that screw plug and the test from the right side is going to flood everywhere. Maybe cut the sink drain test cap off and have a bucket and shop vac right there before removing it?
To fill the system for testing, most plumbers just put a hose into the roof vent and fill from there. No need to make the custom hose bib/pipe cap. In fact, that might be a code violation for cross contamination ( without a backflow preventer on the hose bib )
Violates epa code counts as an illegal cross connection. (also alot of areas require test up to top of roof vent (interesting how much code can vary by area)
It is helpful to retain access to the air valve of the plug to facilitate draining the system. I expect you will get a lot of water when you pull the exterior plug. Placing a plug near the street cleanout may be an option to explore.
awesome work guys, I really enjoy watching people work stuff out and have it workout like they knew it (shoulda, coulda, woulda), DID!!, i know way to little about plumbing but that will definitely pass, how could it not!!, cant wait for the next video
I am a little bit glad to see the inspection process but a little sad to see all the great work have to come up. I hope y’all walk us through all of these inspections on the Texas build.
I just got an inspection camera yesterday. The camera end is barely over one quarter of an inch and it has 16 ft of line running to a battery pack/ Wi-Fi unit. Just playing with it, it seems to have very good camera imagery. It's made by Depstech. It has a second, side camera which would be good for looking at engine cylinder walls. I bought it more as a toy, but as we all know once we buy a cool tool will immediately find some real uses for it. I like the fact that it's a standalone unit that uses his own Wi-Fi to connect to your phone. I love your positive attitude, Paul. Instead of letting this inspection get you down you just get right to it because it has to be done. 👍👍👍
Vacuum filters are made to be washed with a spray nozzle, dried out and reused. I keep four of them and constantly swap them out. Really enjoy the way you explain what we go through day in and day out. Thanks.
@@wojtek-33 Thanks for the tip. We remodel homes and constantly are vacuuming up stuff and work in tight quarters. Lots of room in a wood shop or garage but not so much in occupied single family residence with owners stuff everywhere but I will look into the viability of such critter.
I hope the inspector passes that saddle it’s against code in my area , I don’t know how your plumbing layout is but I would have went outside of the building and put it in the cleanout and if I had to install a cleanout. If it would have been possible. Thanks again and hope it all works out.
@@TwilightxKnight13 that’s 100% correct it functions just fine I don’t know why one state can use it and another can’t. But what can we do but make the inspectors happy.
They will not pass sewer pipes with a saddle tee on it in my town glued down or not.. Those are just used for quick repairs without inspections. You should have added a cleanout tee in the floor.
I love Bosch. The guy who started Bosch (Robert Bosch I believe) was one of the 2 guys who invented worm drive with Skilsaw. Respect. That being said I just got a Dewalt wireless that does 19.6 Jules. I can't wait to use it. Anyways, sorry for rambling. Have a good day everyone!
Hey guys. I can see in the video that the part of your pry bar where you hit it with the hammer is starting to roll an edge. Please grind it off so that it doesn't break off when your hitting it and cost you an eye. Love the work!!!!Thanks
A few things were impressive to me. I wasn’t impressed with the fact that nothing came apart easily or failed, I mean come on this is Paul and the stud pack, the most legit of them all! What did impress me was your patience and demeanor throughout the process. Amazing that you did it right, twice and still kept your cool. The second thing that impressed me is how many jobs that Porter Cable Circular Saw has been on. Amazing tool! Thanks for the vids and content!
After all that, the inspector is probably going to walk in, barely look around, say, "Looks good.", and be gone in 30 seconds.
We can only hope, but given that they skipped the permit in the first place, the inspector/s might think they are trying to get away with something and dig down into the nooks and crannies of the job. Inspectors often cop an attitude when they know you skipped on the permits and got caught, especially if you are a professional and know better.
@@TwilightxKnight13 Far from being professional.... unless it's in the 'professional debtor' context.
Or make them call for separate inspection on framing, electric, etc., find a problem, and not wait the 5minutes to fix, drag it out for a week and half.
@@TwilightxKnight13 Like in Pool / Billiards you can tell a fake from a pro right away. You don't have to look hard.
I’m surprised they don’t need plumbing and electrical license numbers on the permit. They can get away without that on their own property in some jurisdictions, but to be able to do that on commercial is really surprising. I know they needed a electrician for part of another job.
You guys have the BEST attitude! Thank you
Being able to show the inspector pictures of plumbing, electric, framing that covered has saved us and them allot of time!
As frustrating as this is for you, to the viewers, it’s incredibly valuable to see that pretty much any creative solution has parts that exist to make it possible.
Paul looks great with those spots gone take care buddy glad to see that
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Its great having you guys back making videos. Once you get past the inspection phase, you can motor!
So painful to watch you tear up all that beautiful work. Hope you pass inspection easily so you can move on with the work. Another great video. Always informative.
Not as painful as watching amateurs use a pos saddle! Pure garbage . Illegal in most states too . A real plumber should've done the work. No plumber worth his salt would use that piece of crap!
@@daddy1571 😂😂😂😂
@@daddy1571 why do you watch if you can’t “stand it” move along
@@Reese_Young We watch it so we can watch a hack do plumbing. Let's do a list what he did wrong...1. he has flat dry vent which is a violation of code, 2...not a licensed plumber and 3. not pulling a permit before work is illegal he knew it and admitted it. Could have gotten a huge fine even arrested for it as well. And to top it all of he has spent 3 times the amount of money and time not doing right. Can't wait to see if they get a hack inspector who doesn't know the code book or are they going to get a hard ass and make them spend even more time and money on the job to make right....SO excited.
@@Reese_Young I like these guys. Im a Journeyman plumber so I can say what I want! You hate free speech? "Move along?" Whatever nazi!
With the full spectrum of inspectors you just never know who you're going to get. Some barely look at anything while others look into every detail. The best inspectors are the educational ones. Most inspectors would have been fine looking at your well documented video footage of the build and have been fine with it as long as you were prepared in advanced to show it to them and didn't have to shuffle through a bunch of footage and make them watch a bunch of irrelevant video to get to the point. Love your content and can't wait to see more!
Unless they captured the required pressure tests somewhere on video, they will somehow have to show pressure testing (over the required time period). That’s why they have to deconstruct some of the work.
Dang. You’d think they could just watch your video and inspect the work that way ☝️
Some will accept pictures and/or videos
That would be too easy, 😉 The Studpack paid their money for a permit, the least the inspector can do is show up, and earn his keep. 😂
We do a lot of remodel work on systems containing many residential units with very limited access. We've done similar things without cutting a tee in by fishing the weenie down the nearest drain inlet to the location required to test.
Also there are test tees purposefully designed to accept a test weenie threaded into their port which can test both sides of the line without any hassle or mess.
I like that you guys figured out a solution.
Perseverance are keys to the kingdom.
I’m not sure but I think that oatey saddle was a life saver. Someone also commented how difficult it was to watch you have to go through all of that. I agree😢
Absolutely love this channel! You are the definition of a jack of all trades!
Great job guys! I was wondering about how you were going to pull off a water test given how far into the work you were. I started looking for things that would work and did not find anything, so the test items you found are amazing. As I am working on a whole-house renovation myself, your ability to overcome challenges and keep a good attitude about it is really encouraging.
I love that you are owning your decision to skip the permit. Everyone has at least thought about doing it, if not done so, at times. Sometimes you get away with it, sometime you don't. It would be easy to blame the person who reported you, but you are owning your mistake and keeping a good attitude about making things right. I already respected your work, but I respect you even more watching you work though this issue. Great example for the viewers. GET THOSE PERMITS!
Could not have said it any better than that myself. 😀
Methinks you had a bit of a problem deflating the plug to let the water out while the valve was in the pipe with the plug. THAT I would love to see on the next video.
Drain it out of the pipe that they filled the system with first to get rid of everything they can first
I am guessing that after they drained everything down to the level of the kitchen line, they used a wet vac, likely with an narrow extension hose to suck water out of one of the stubs until it was low enough to access the saddle in the floor
Bingo!
This is such a great channel. Seeing how they handled being sabotaged by some bitter viewer who turned them in, took responsibility for their mistake and found a way to overcome. The funny thing is, whoever turned them in to the building authority actually did them a favor. Just like in television drama = ratings.
As a contractor myself it's always reassuring to hear you say, despite all your experience, that you're anxious about doing something you've never tried before because I feel that same way
Your dad is A outstanding person. His persistence and specially his attitude is over the top! He’s the kind of person I would trust and be happy to do business with any time anywhere. 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱. You both are doing a fantastic job considering the circumstances…
im so mad about this - so crazy you gotta go to this trouble!
It's always someone watching and being nosey. Someone had to snitch on him.
@@Ray00069 Its not snitching. Its the law and its there for a reason. They knew what they were doing was wrong and are taking ownership of it. If you ignore permits and then blame someone for reporting you, YOU are the one with the problem.
A little heat from a Bic lighter will keep the blue nylon webbing from fraying. I like the Specialized bike pump, support your local bike shop!
I had that hammer drill back in my day and I agree, $600.00 well spent. My Milwaukee 8 1/4 worm drive saw with a wetting adapter was worth the expense as well. They're both almost 40 years old and still work fine.
I would have them work on my house but surgeon is a bit of a stretch. Surgeons do things beyond correct from the get go so as to not have to redo their work..
my Bosch hammer drill is sitting on my shop floor with my Hitachi hammer drill: word to the wise, never go cheap on your power, and stop immediately if your expensive tools start to run hot.
As a plumber that saddle valve and how you guys attached the rope to the twist plug was the most genius idea ever!!!!
I think that too. As an added bonus you now have a clean out port if ever needed ...
Great Job Guys. Nice to have the right tools for the Job !
Way to go guys. Glad to see you’re back on track. Looking forward to the house build.
So pumped to see your work again. I felt the pain of having to rip up work and drill a hole in a sewer line too. It all looks amazing though and I hope you pass the inspection with ease!
2:00 Totally agree on removing the glue. If I was an inspector, and saw you didn’t have enough pride to make the job look professional, I’d look for other issues. As Essential Craftsman says, you want the inspector to be at ease.
You need to fill it up completely. The inspector will need to see the water level in the pipes. He’s not going to take your word for it that it’s full. He will go to the roof and look in the vent pipe to see if it’s full.
Also, don’t plan on passing inspection on your first go around. We will keep our fingers crossed but just don’t get your hopes up. Love you guys. Keep your head up. 👍
This is fascinating. I Love seeing the camera go in to the pipe for viewing. You guys are the surgeons of the construction realm 😮
Well, I was a bit nervous; not sure about you and Jordan, lol; but super glad things worked out as nothing worse than demoing new work just installed. Great great stud pack👍🏻👍🏻
Know will pass that inspection and here’s to a nice inspector🤞🏻
Cheers✌🏻
You guys came back just in time, I just finished watching every single old video of yours, I can't get enough!
Wow what a job to accommodate the inspectors. I forgot about the pecans in the vent pipe video! That was crazy. Glad to see progress on the job.
I like watching your trials and tribulations through your jobs. Plus the fact that you guys conquer and win with smiles and positive attitudes. Keep up with the good work.
From the deepest recesses of my heart, Thank You! The fate of the WORLD was riding upon your plumbing work in that bathroom. With the supreme magnanimity of the inspector’s commitment, the world is right, children and babies are spared the ultimate sacrifice.
Awe man, did I loose my smile at the end of this video because now we have to wait with baited breath!!!😢 You guys are awesome and I’ve shot up a prayer for the approval tomorrow. ❤
Great teaching video and work showing the preparation for the pressure test.
Just one thing with the air hose on the inflatable plug, tape, fix or tie the yellow hose end where the hand pump connects to the ribbon pull cord. It will make it easier to remove the hose end at the end of the pressure test.
I'm very much a "glue AND screw" guy. It makes the wood frame of just about anything you might build seem a good bit stronger and quieter. It kind of becomes monolithic. But when I use this technique I pretty much dismiss the thought that I will ever want to disassemble whatever it is that I'm gluing and screwing. Your video is an object lesson about the perils of this approach.
You should have used a check valve between the garden hose and the improvised faucet you connected to the drain. To prevent any back flow of water from the drain into the potable water supply.
A vacuum breaker would be best.
How exactly do you expect non pressurized waste water to backflow into 80-100+ PSI of city water?
@@rolfbjorn9937 - there is a possibility of siphoning, plus municipal water pressure isn’t always as high as the pressure you listed.
@@rolfbjorn9937 It used to happen often until backflow prevention devices came into play. A simple internet search will provide you with the info needed.
@@stevebabiak6997 ~10 feet of water would have ~5 PSI, no way it can backflow into a pressurized system. You'd need a 140 ft column of water to overcome 60 PSI.
Awesome ingenuity.......Such a difficult thing to deal with to make that water test happen....I'll be happy for you when you get the approval and can button that project back up...
Glad I watch your RUclips. I need to do a pressure test in a few days and I wasn't sure how I could do it on account of it being a remodel and I can't run a stand pipe. Thanks!
Love the problem solving skills and teamwork! Genius!
I learned a lot in this video. You came up with a very nice solution to your problem with a simple modification (of the inflatable plug strap attachment). I'd say your solution was aided by your extensive experience with this type of work. I bet it feels good to finally approach the home stretch on this project. Thanks for the video once again.👍
You are 1 of two RUclips channels I have notifications for ❤ you two are amazing !! I love that you continue to give specific details, include the materials and tools you use just like your original videos it’s priceless knowledge to me !
I’m so glad you guys are back at it, love watching you guys. Much love Studpack!
Your positivity is amazing. Good work, and excellent attitude!
its a PASS... great to see you guys at it again... what an inspiration for me as a diy-er and also great education for all on how to do best practice in home construction, much appreciation Paul and Jordan keep it up, and i'm learning so much, by the way that EZ LEVELER contraption you featured a while back was the best choice for my cabinets... Thanks so much.
Dang, I have lots of bikes and specialty tools to work on them but Stud Pack has a nicer bike pump than I do. Awesome to hear you supporting the local bike shop. 👍Also great solution for doing the water test all at once, I'll see if it passes in the next video. I'm sure it will.
I started watching right at the start of this project and just recently went backwards and saw your plans for the stud pack house. I am really excited for that project. I hope you don't have to change much on your plans, because the broad strokes of that vision sound real nice. I feel like the lot is begging for something beautiful, and I think your plan fits that ticket. Good luck, boys.
I appreciate your relentless optimism.
Its nice to see new products that I never knew existed, and how they are used to solve all kinds of problems. My plumbing training is pretty basic: hot's on the left, cold's on the right, poop runs down hill, and never ever start a plumbing project on the weekend (the part you just broke isn't a stock part, it's in a warehouse that won't open until monday). 😃 I am learning so much from you channel. Keep 'em coming. I will eventually be able to do all the projects I have in store for this old shack, 😉.
Pretty cool how everything comes together!! Good luck on the inspection, I'm sure you won't have any trouble!
PL Premium (or equiv) is not only superb for cabinetry and carpentry, it's actually one of the very few commercially available glues that you can use for repairing and patching shoe soles with.
I used it on my cycling shoes to fill the cleat hole on the sole that I don't use, since I use toe clips and straps. It not only securely and water-tight bonds the flexible sole material, it also bonds to the nylon inner sole stiffner used in cycling shoes.
As anywhere you use it, wear gloves when working with it! And be sure to mist surfaces to be glued with water. I ignored that for years, only to find (duh) the manufacturer knows best. It really does make an incredibly tough and flexible bond even tighter.
In woodwork, invariably, as shown in this vid, the material breaks apart before the glue bond does.
Impressive problem solving !! Thank you very much for this quality video !
Cool Video, Thanks for making it.
Where I live Saddle T's are not allowed or even sold.
If I recall there was worry about the clamps rusting out do to condensation on the pipes.
"They just won't do it!" LOL You're not wrong about the deficit. And I'm sure there are some GI docs who were impressed with your work inserting that balloon.
A bit of pedantry: "the government" in this case is Congress. And anyone having a colonoscopy flashback is forgiven instantly.
I can’t wait for you guys to start the series on the stud pack house!
I heard of a saddle valve before (they’re garbage, don’t use them) but never a saddle clean out! He learn something new every day.
In my techy projects, I too suffer from "put it together, take it apart, rinse and repeat!". Solidarity brothers! (and Dad!) I love this channel just for the positive vibe.
Looking forward to see what the inspector says. Great job in showing how to plug a very inaccessible spot!
This is actually some great content! I know the inspection wasn’t ideal for your studpack house timeline, but these videos showing how to prepare for the inspections are fantastic!
6:40 I just use an old washing machine hose for the 2 female ends.
Replae your washing machine hoses every 10 years. The hot one is the more likely to fail, but replace in pairs.
Save the cold It's probably good for 10 more years of acting as a female-female adapter.
Love the creative problems solving 👌 Always has been, always will be my favorite part of work like this.
Good job! Thanks for keeping us up to date on the inspection !
Great job Stud Pack. Good luck with the inspection.
ouch! Extremely painful with a touch of shame. I'm glad we have honest contractors that display honest mistakes, nobody is perfect.
LOL. I love the comment about getting all the glue up so the inspector doesn't think you're hacks & son says "Too late". LOL.
Sometimes it takes a fast, hard push to get the turd out.
Thanks for the video.
Very Clever! I have never seen that saddle fitting before. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos, they are very helpful! I also loved the wood rasp with the chisel end. Need to get one of those.
I love 5/8" id copper to fix saddle T leaks.
That looks like one super sized headache. Only proves what experience, and the ability to solve problems can do. You're getting to be the Sherlock Holmes of renovation.
That was a great solution, very impressive, you thought about this and came up with an ingenious solution. I've looked at many of your vids and they have helped me as I built my own house. Many confirming and some show how to do it right. Thanks for your channel, you have a great attitude and seemingly limitless capability, Please keep going, good job, I was always lucky with my inspectors, they were all very helpful, they like to expand the tax base, ouch!
Missed you guys. Hope the job passes.
I appreciate how you guys take it on the chin without missing a beat!
Your positive attitude enable you and your son to overcome obstacles... wishing you the best ..
You have a great, uplifting channel!
That video hurt my soul and brings back terrible memories of a previous experience I had.
Watching you tear up your flooring and cut holes in perfectly good plumbing is like nails on a chalk board.
It's like when i had to rip down perfectly mudded and painted sheetrock to install blocking for a permit I was told I didn't need by the inspectors. They all (I spoke to 5 different people) gave me incorrect info and made me tear my work up after the fact. Smh.
Glue wood without just cause? I sat here smiling.
Double female adapter is also know as a lezi-connector.
New tricks always nice to learn
It goes to show no matter how long you have been doing that type of work mistakes will happen. Very creative way to solve the problem and not cost as much. Good job, guys..
It was tough watching you tear out your work. I always feel for the next guy tearing out my work, because like you I do it right.
That said. I know you'll pass your inspection. So many excellent tips in this video! Thank you!!
Did I miss the video with a half hour of F words??? What BS? I applaud you ability to keep a positive attitude!
Great info in how to use the plug testing kit, good job.
One of the best channels on RUclips to watch hands down!!!💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
California Plumber here, focused on the commercial side. I wasnt sure what yall were up to in the beginning. Very creative, good stuff.
Our code (CPC 2019 or UPC 2018) wouldn't allow the use of the double combe on its back. Would have needed 2 wyes with 45s here.
Like how even though the project was done in PEX, you used the copper stubbouts. Love those things. I dont doubt yall passed. Looks like yall do good work.
Great video. You have a great attitude about everything, it’s inspiring. Praying you will get a fair (justice) inspector.
The attention to detail is great. Full steam ahead.
Going to make a mess trying to drop the test later after inspection. You will have to remove that screw plug and the test from the right side is going to flood everywhere. Maybe cut the sink drain test cap off and have a bucket and shop vac right there before removing it?
To fill the system for testing, most plumbers just put a hose into the roof vent and fill from there. No need to make the custom hose bib/pipe cap. In fact, that might be a code violation for cross contamination ( without a backflow preventer on the hose bib )
Violates epa code counts as an illegal cross connection. (also alot of areas require test up to top of roof vent (interesting how much code can vary by area)
It is helpful to retain access to the air valve of the plug to facilitate draining the system. I expect you will get a lot of water when you pull the exterior plug. Placing a plug near the street cleanout may be an option to explore.
awesome work guys, I really enjoy watching people work stuff out and have it workout like they knew it (shoulda, coulda, woulda), DID!!, i know way to little about plumbing but that will definitely pass, how could it not!!, cant wait for the next video
I am a little bit glad to see the inspection process but a little sad to see all the great work have to come up. I hope y’all walk us through all of these inspections on the Texas build.
I just got an inspection camera yesterday. The camera end is barely over one quarter of an inch and it has 16 ft of line running to a battery pack/ Wi-Fi unit.
Just playing with it, it seems to have very good camera imagery.
It's made by Depstech. It has a second, side camera which would be good for looking at engine cylinder walls.
I bought it more as a toy, but as we all know once we buy a cool tool will immediately find some real uses for it. I like the fact that it's a standalone unit that uses his own Wi-Fi to connect to your phone.
I love your positive attitude, Paul. Instead of letting this inspection get you down you just get right to it because it has to be done. 👍👍👍
I am so glad in my area all that’s needed is an electrical inspection. Nootherbinspections are required
keep on pushin stud pack... just like they say in the song... keep on pushin
Vacuum filters are made to be washed with a spray nozzle, dried out and reused. I keep four of them and constantly swap them out. Really enjoy the way you explain what we go through day in and day out. Thanks.
@@wojtek-33 Thanks for the tip. We remodel homes and constantly are vacuuming up stuff and work in tight quarters. Lots of room in a wood shop or garage but not so much in occupied single family residence with owners stuff everywhere but I will look into the viability of such critter.
@@wojtek-33 yep, works like majic. I have vacuumed up multiple 5gal buckets of concrete dust and filter is still clean.
I hope the inspector passes that saddle it’s against code in my area , I don’t know how your plumbing layout is but I would have went outside of the building and put it in the cleanout and if I had to install a cleanout. If it would have been possible. Thanks again and hope it all works out.
Doesn't it just suck when the local jurisdiction bans perfectly functional and safe options that just leads to more problems for the contractors?
@@TwilightxKnight13 that’s 100% correct it functions just fine I don’t know why one state can use it and another can’t. But what can we do but make the inspectors happy.
They will not pass sewer pipes with a saddle tee on it in my town glued down or not.. Those are just used for quick repairs without inspections. You should have added a cleanout tee in the floor.
I guess we'll see!!
I agree. That won't pass in Florida either
That's crazy that you had to tear it up! You documented the work so well! Inspectors can be tough sometimes.
This is some nerdy shit! But we love it man. Your videos make my day.
I love Bosch. The guy who started Bosch (Robert Bosch I believe) was one of the 2 guys who invented worm drive with Skilsaw. Respect.
That being said I just got a Dewalt wireless that does 19.6 Jules. I can't wait to use it. Anyways, sorry for rambling. Have a good day everyone!
Great Stuff! two LOL's so far, and lovin it. Kudos, success!
Hey guys. I can see in the video that the part of your pry bar where you hit it with the hammer is starting to roll an edge. Please grind it off so that it doesn't break off when your hitting it and cost you an eye. Love the work!!!!Thanks
You cracking me up. brother! 🤣🤣
A few things were impressive to me. I wasn’t impressed with the fact that nothing came apart easily or failed, I mean come on this is Paul and the stud pack, the most legit of them all! What did impress me was your patience and demeanor throughout the process. Amazing that you did it right, twice and still kept your cool. The second thing that impressed me is how many jobs that Porter Cable Circular Saw has been on. Amazing tool! Thanks for the vids and content!
glad yall are running again!