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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2014
  • Learn how to pump up the water pressure in your home with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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    Richard helped a pair of homeowners with low water pressure. After determining that there was nothing wrong with the city water main coming into the house from the street, Richard recommended installing an electric water pressure booster, which consists of a pump and storage tank. Richard started by shutting off the main valve and draining all the water out of the supply pipes. Next, he ran new copper pipe from the water main to the pressure booster. Then, he ran pipe from the booster to the main line that feeds all the water fixtures in the house. When all the plumbing work was done, electrician Brian Bergeron connected the pressure booster to the main electrical panel using armored "metal clad" cable. The booster system required its own circuit, so Brian also installed a new circuit breaker inside the panel.
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    two pressure gauges [amzn.to/2NXV4fF], for reading the incoming and outgoing water pressure after the installation of the pressure booster
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  • @PhilippKirchner
    @PhilippKirchner 5 лет назад +46

    3:24 good job "screwing in" that screw with all the connections made already 🤣

  • @astasna
    @astasna 4 года назад +4

    Plus, I really like that you showed all the electrical work.

    • @ebaystars
      @ebaystars 2 года назад

      are you a stupido the electrical work is UNSAFE in the extreme - dont copy them get some real advice first

  • @alex83cr1
    @alex83cr1 3 года назад +64

    Well, I want make a few comments for all of you who said this is a grate job, and also for the people who did the job
    1- You never use a nonmetallic connector with armored cable, in other works, that is a ROMEX CABLE connector being used in MC CABLE
    2- When you install a booster pump you are installing a motor which will vibrate when it goes ON, so I do recommend to use a flexible connection to avoid that the vibration from the pump transfer to the pipes of the house.
    3- You also need a by-pass connection so if the pump damage you will have the regular pressure of water instead of no water in the house
    I am Alex and I am GC from NJ USA. thank you for reading my comments

    • @DctorSkillz1
      @DctorSkillz1 2 года назад +3

      Thank you Mr. Alex. I learn a lot from the comments in these videos.

    • @mrf2869
      @mrf2869 2 года назад

      Awesome catch & if I may add to your comment. I would use quick coupling fittings into the pump for easy change out. Nothing worse soldering everything and finding out your pump is faulty straight out the box or if it ever needs replaced. Also if you noticed never “even on a ground” have the insulation under the tightening screw. Should be bare wire about 1/4 inch past the terminal.

    • @protoman247
      @protoman247 2 года назад +1

      That looks like an MC Connector in the video

    • @CortexGaming
      @CortexGaming 2 года назад

      Same thought. They missed out when they didn’t add a bypass for the water

    • @ebaystars
      @ebaystars 2 года назад

      these guys are REAL cowboys - the electrician's grandad designed the country';s first electric chair..worst install ive ever seen.....

  • @timkane1277
    @timkane1277 5 лет назад +9

    Richard is one of only a few plumbers who measure first and cut later!

  • @Robinoz-as
    @Robinoz-as 5 лет назад

    Thanks for an informative video.

  • @onepiecelegends
    @onepiecelegends 10 месяцев назад

    Love the video! detailed explanation!

  • @kanahomesconst.boomsanchez9376
    @kanahomesconst.boomsanchez9376 4 года назад +10

    Recommend you strap the pressure tank to the wall. You can use a water heater strap .This way it secures the Tank/Pump and eliminates excessive movement when the Pump switches on an off. At the same time reducing the risk of the copper piping working it's was loose and causing a major break.

  • @bobabooey8367
    @bobabooey8367 6 лет назад +4

    Rich Trethewey Rocks:)

  • @kidsarcaderoom7316
    @kidsarcaderoom7316 6 лет назад

    Awesome video

  • @luisVargas-ux9qj
    @luisVargas-ux9qj 7 лет назад +1

    Just excelente educative video!... You´re great ... Thanks

  • @ravindrakumawat7777
    @ravindrakumawat7777 5 лет назад

    good job

  • @otheraccount8984
    @otheraccount8984 6 лет назад +2

    Man is a hell of a plumber

  • @jesusgutierrezgutierrez9081
    @jesusgutierrezgutierrez9081 7 лет назад +3

    muy interesante y gratis..

  • @HappyHappyPanda88
    @HappyHappyPanda88 Год назад +7

    a professional electrician without a proper wire cutter. So professional.

    • @FleetwoodMacadamia
      @FleetwoodMacadamia 6 месяцев назад +3

      all pros everywhere pride themselves in being able to make a pair of kleins do everything.
      your comment is almost as ridiculous to me as yours is to this video

    • @patjohn775
      @patjohn775 4 месяца назад +1

      @@FleetwoodMacadamiathat’s what I was thinking. He’s using linesman’s to do everything then he’s really good.

    • @rapturebound197
      @rapturebound197 2 месяца назад

      When you use Kleins every day all day by the time a novice gets his cute little wire strippers out the guy with the Kleins (also known as "9's") has the wire terminated 👍🙂

  • @djclown7pb
    @djclown7pb 6 лет назад +4

    Hmmm I think I need this for my house

  • @bigraviolees
    @bigraviolees 3 года назад

    Richards my favorite character, when interior decorator s come on I turn it off

  • @Remag1234
    @Remag1234 2 года назад +19

    2 things were not done. 1- Bypass not installed. 2- Flex pipe connected to both inlet and outlet to eliminate vibration throughout the house. 2 very important things they goofed up.

    • @dgrblue4162
      @dgrblue4162 Год назад +3

      Could have been done and not filmed. Or possibly not required in that area.

    • @expansioniskeyrn
      @expansioniskeyrn 4 месяца назад +2

      Can’t jump to conclusions when it’s not a complete video. 🤡

    • @venividivici4253
      @venividivici4253 3 месяца назад +1

      Ok 🤡 you don’t even watch the whole video and you’re already jumping to conclusions.

  • @rooster3019
    @rooster3019 5 лет назад +1

    My system needs no tank (although I have the small one for the water heater) and boosts the 30# at basement level up to a true 65# in the second story. It has a pre-wired plug in cord for ground fault outlet and if it dies, the water flows right on through. The anti-back flow valve is built into it too. This one is about 5 years old and I had another that was similar that lasted 10 years until junk from a city waterline break damaged it.

    • @keithcarpentersr.4353
      @keithcarpentersr.4353 5 лет назад +2

      Rooster what’s the brand name. I’m looking to boost mine and the simple plug in sounds good

    • @DeathAngelHRA
      @DeathAngelHRA 5 лет назад +1

      What's the system you're running?

  • @astasna
    @astasna 4 года назад

    Exciting guys ! You don't mess around. It's not the first time that your household videos help me validate my engineering design in commercial or industrial applications. Same principles.

  • @billnipp2309
    @billnipp2309 3 года назад

    Two words. Pro Press. ty

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      bill I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @PocatelloParanormalResearch
    @PocatelloParanormalResearch 2 года назад +1

    Can you put a pressure tank on a gravity flow system? My public water is gravity flow and is very low. I need to pressurize my system. I am worried the pump will constantly run and will burn up. Thoughts?

  • @ocilassolrac14
    @ocilassolrac14 4 месяца назад

    the guy in the sandals very professional.

    • @rapturebound197
      @rapturebound197 2 месяца назад

      I'm certain if somebody followed you around on your job could find plenty of issues 🫤

  • @omartorres8015
    @omartorres8015 7 лет назад +5

    copper is the best plumbing materials to hook up a water all of my friends on line..Some peps uses galvanise pipe not pvc

    • @jaxv94
      @jaxv94 7 лет назад +3

      never mess with a girls plumbing.

  • @aurvaroy6670
    @aurvaroy6670 2 года назад +1

    Electrician: "We're gonna cut a little bit..."
    Cuts half of the wire

  • @MarinChanev
    @MarinChanev 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I have a question. I have similar pump but it produces too much pressure. I'm planing to add a pressure reducing valve, but I'm not sure where should I place it, after the tank, or between the tank and the pump? Thanks a lot for your answer and videos.

    • @jackb1803
      @jackb1803 5 лет назад +3

      Also consider that the pump pressure may be adjustable. There are several RUclips videos that show how to do this.

    • @truth6600
      @truth6600 2 года назад

      You should be able to turn the pressure down at the pump.

  • @tailzzzzz
    @tailzzzzz 2 года назад

    Does the distance a well is from the house affect water pressure? The tank is in the basement, but they drilled the well a good distance from the house. I have a second floor laundry room, and when I'm taking a shower, the water pressure in the shower drops when the washing machine fills and during the rinse cycles. What did my builder do wrong? Like I said, he drilled the well a good distance from the house. I should be able to shower and do laundry at the same time, right?

  • @queenbee7298
    @queenbee7298 7 лет назад +49

    next time you should add a bypass t to get regular pressure from the city just in case if the pump goes down

    • @FrozenHaxor
      @FrozenHaxor 6 лет назад +16

      This particular pump does not need it, water will flow very freely through it.

    • @princesunnyboy
      @princesunnyboy 5 лет назад +4

      Agreed, just in case you have a pump failure and you have to remove it.

    • @ryanroberts1104
      @ryanroberts1104 3 года назад +3

      And a bypass for the meter...you know, in case it stops working!

    • @Hyper_DX
      @Hyper_DX 4 месяца назад +1

      Cant the water just pass through the pump

  • @mjreyes713
    @mjreyes713 2 года назад

    Looks like a sub panel, neutral and ground together?

  • @reefjunkie9018
    @reefjunkie9018 5 лет назад

    Does this work for well systems ?

  • @5356tasos
    @5356tasos 7 лет назад +1

    What if I want to install a 1 m^3 water tank just in case? The installation would then be pipe from the street -> water tank -> check valve to pressure system ->exit pipe to house?

  • @PineCone69420
    @PineCone69420 7 лет назад +4

    Use armoured able.

  • @jrgsxr33
    @jrgsxr33 6 лет назад

    This old house....is this system compatible in a well application?

  • @bjornjoseph
    @bjornjoseph 4 года назад +1

    No shut off before and after for future maintenance??? Or no by pass so they at least have water if the machine breaks?

  • @RobertLeBlancPhoto
    @RobertLeBlancPhoto 5 лет назад +4

    This “electrician” was a hack, and worked dangerously.
    He used lineman’s pliers to strip 14 AWG wire, tightened a grounding screw onto the insulation, damaged the wire that he pulled through the breaker box, and fumbled around doing everything.
    So glad they got Scott to do the electrical stuff now.

  • @kcmatloff5707
    @kcmatloff5707 4 года назад +2

    legend has it, the pump is still pumping on its way to 60psi

    • @ebaystars
      @ebaystars 2 года назад

      it continue past 200 psi and blew all the facets off the walls and exploded the water heater tank etc thats why they cut the clip short they are still using the fire department to pump out the basement

  • @avekemper4450
    @avekemper4450 2 года назад

    Will they still have water if the power goes out?

  • @arthouston7361
    @arthouston7361 2 месяца назад

    It would have been informative to show the cut in and cut out pressures on the gauge while someone used water in the house.

  • @TheFamilyshow
    @TheFamilyshow 8 лет назад +2

    Got a ? We got a newer washer from my bfs mom ever sence we hooked it up we been having low pressure water threw out house. We changed the pump outside and the booster thing in still hasnt work.

    • @keithcarpentersr.4353
      @keithcarpentersr.4353 5 лет назад

      The Family show of 4 / sounds like the shut off is not all the way turned on

  • @nolansmokes
    @nolansmokes 7 лет назад +205

    Legends say it never got to 60 psi

    • @kevinm8865
      @kevinm8865 7 лет назад +3

      LMAO! I just got what you said.

    • @kevinm8865
      @kevinm8865 7 лет назад +6

      I just watched the video again and laughed out loud YET AGAIN at O'Neill's comment "Legends say it never got to 60 psi". Watch 04:18 (particularly 04:34) until the end and then read O'Neill's comment. Lmao

    • @mattf9597
      @mattf9597 6 лет назад +4

      It hit 200 psi then blew through the roof like a rocket

    • @UhYeahWhateverDude
      @UhYeahWhateverDude 5 лет назад +4

      Legend says...not legends say. If you are going to repost the same old worn-out, cliche comment, as least write it correctly.

    • @nolansmokes
      @nolansmokes 5 лет назад +7

      UhYeahWhateverDude thanks dad!

  • @seancaseo84
    @seancaseo84 5 лет назад

    can this be used with gas combi boiler

  • @davidvollmer959
    @davidvollmer959 2 дня назад

    What happens when the city service pressure goes down. Are you now sucking water from city pipes and neighbors garden hoses etc. ?

  • @mlr06121974
    @mlr06121974 4 года назад +1

    I would like to put one of these in our house. Pressure tank is almost 200 feet from the house feeding 2 homes

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      mlr I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @nclark011
    @nclark011 5 лет назад

    Is this a well that has a submersible pump

  • @demetriuswillingham922
    @demetriuswillingham922 4 года назад +2

    As an electrician I wouldn't advise following this electrical portion 100%. The connection should be rated for wet locations. Use at the minimum a non metallic water tight flex to encase the electrical cable and a suitable flex connector. I wouldn't use mc either in a residential application. That generally is a commercial grade cable and more expensive....

    • @ebaystars
      @ebaystars 2 года назад

      yep - but the guy was trained by us in Thailand hahahaha

  • @streetpunk99
    @streetpunk99 3 года назад

    Soldiering in sandles. Ballzy

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      streetpunk99 I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @omartorres8015
    @omartorres8015 7 лет назад +3

    copper is the best plumbing materials to hook up a water all of my friends on line

  • @eclipce001
    @eclipce001 Год назад

    How much does the booster cost?

  • @ushipb00
    @ushipb00 2 года назад +1

    This unit is made by AMTROL.

  • @bratman99
    @bratman99 3 месяца назад

    But how much pressurized capacity does it have? It seems like that little tank would evacuate pretty quickly with a shower...

  • @barefeetllc
    @barefeetllc Год назад

    What is the brand of the pump and do I need one with a tank. I’m connecting to a city water system

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      Pressuriser® - Amtrol
      BTW Jack I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @stevessteve2920
    @stevessteve2920 4 года назад +2

    a pro electrician without a wire stripper

    • @negritorican
      @negritorican 4 года назад

      lol and they didnt show the results of him tugging the cable with the pliers....My guess is it didnt strip the wire as intended.

  • @macsrule94
    @macsrule94 7 лет назад +1

    the new booster pumps from Grundfos don't need the tank, its all built in with a tiny tank and a flow switch, and are even variable speed now

    • @clambert2020
      @clambert2020 5 лет назад

      Those Grundfos boosters are sweet!!!

    • @gabel408
      @gabel408 5 лет назад +3

      Nice pump for the 2 years they last as mine and many have experienced.

    • @nickpike7823
      @nickpike7823 4 года назад +1

      7 years and 2 grundfos mq3-45 pumps later, I'm looking for another option!!!

  • @NathanThePrezPretlow
    @NathanThePrezPretlow 7 лет назад +1

    Question I live in New York in a two family house.My problem is this in the basement I have no problem with cold water pressure. But I get low cold water pressure upstairs in my kitchen and bathroom sinks plus tub. Is another way I can hook a pump in a situation like minds ?

    • @jackb1803
      @jackb1803 5 лет назад

      Also to keep in mind, you will lose 1 psi for every 2.33 ft. in height.

  • @rgmatta3524
    @rgmatta3524 7 лет назад +60

    Obviously didn't read the manufacturer's installation directions. There is no bypass installed, nor is there a 100 psi relief valve on the high pressure side of the pump!

    • @brielleandquinn3281
      @brielleandquinn3281 7 лет назад +4

      RG Matta yea noticed that too.

    • @otheraccount8984
      @otheraccount8984 6 лет назад +2

      Don't need a pressure relief, same with a well there is no pressure relief

    • @thomaswilson9254
      @thomaswilson9254 5 лет назад +2

      @@otheraccount8984 you don't know what you are talking about

    • @Cervan
      @Cervan 4 года назад +7

      @Flatus Antiquitous because they installed this system in parallel to the incoming water there is no need for a bypass, as soon as the pump fails normal water pressure from the street will bypass the system.

    • @bobberbear4622
      @bobberbear4622 4 года назад

      @@Cervan yea, i don't think so do

  • @robertf6344
    @robertf6344 3 года назад +3

    An electrician without a wire stripper ?

  • @mikeschmidt7980
    @mikeschmidt7980 4 года назад +1

    great video, question, I have my own well, would this work for low pressure in my home?

    • @Cynthia_Cantrell
      @Cynthia_Cantrell 4 года назад

      You might want to check the switch for your pump - it may have a screw or small dial to adjust the pressure at which it stops pumping.

    • @thomabb
      @thomabb 4 года назад

      You can increase water pressure on a well system by upgrading the pressure switch.

    • @jeffreyjohn2037
      @jeffreyjohn2037 3 года назад +1

      Clean the nipple before the pressure switch. And check the pre charge in the tank.
      Note: check pre charge only at zero water pressure.

    • @truth6600
      @truth6600 2 года назад

      Check your pump, tank,pressure switch.

  • @neville3151
    @neville3151 4 года назад +1

    All these years and never seen these guys make a mistake (FUBB). Would do my soul good to see they're just human too.

    • @demetriuswillingham922
      @demetriuswillingham922 4 года назад +2

      Actually u just did see them get a portion of this install wrong. I'm watching this because im an electrician and not a plumber. The MC Cable the electrician used was 1st off commercial grade, 2ndly it should have been a wet location rated connection in the event the pump springs a leak. If this was being inspected it would have never passed as is...

  • @jmossbernee1045
    @jmossbernee1045 5 лет назад

    Lol @3:28 tries to tighten a Phillip's head screw with a standard screwdriver

  • @guillermohiramduartegomez8561
    @guillermohiramduartegomez8561 4 года назад +1

    Is there a way to set the pump to start up just when needed?

    • @JasonW.
      @JasonW. 4 года назад +2

      The pump has that built in

  • @wildman8601
    @wildman8601 5 лет назад

    Can this be hooked up to the boiler and a indirect water tank ?? And what brand pressure booster is that I dont see any info on it

    • @nishiladina9161
      @nishiladina9161 5 лет назад

      The pressure boosting system is connected to the cold, main water line. The water that is in your boiler is completely separate.

  • @Ee-ul4ul
    @Ee-ul4ul 5 лет назад

    How it works for hot and cold water connected to the boiler?

    • @nishiladina9161
      @nishiladina9161 5 лет назад

      The water in your boiler system is separate and stays in that system for many years.

  • @jamesrobinson9062
    @jamesrobinson9062 3 года назад

    We’re can I buy one who makes iy

  • @airsearescue
    @airsearescue 4 года назад

    If only.......we in the UK have to feed the pump from a gravity tank or a maximum of 12 litres per minute flow from the pump if connected directly.

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      Gary I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @NipindraGurung
    @NipindraGurung 6 лет назад +3

    Hi there.... got a Question....what happens if there is a power cut...will you still get water in a normal pressure or will it stop completely???

    • @tombomombodombo
      @tombomombodombo 5 лет назад

      Low water pressure like b4

    • @jackb1803
      @jackb1803 5 лет назад

      For my setup, I installed a bypass with check valve to help the flow in this case.

  • @vegaslowblower8781
    @vegaslowblower8781 5 лет назад

    If the bladder in the pressure tank blows. Will the pump still run

    • @jackb1803
      @jackb1803 5 лет назад

      Yes, on, off, on, off, etc. It will short cycle. Before replacing the tank, you might want to see what the air pressure is with zero water pressure. I once had a tank that had no bladder and I needed to "recharge" it twice a year.

  • @perry9492
    @perry9492 4 года назад

    How does this differ from a standard much cheaper shallow well pump?

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      Excuse me Perry I'm not familiar with that but I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @reaperbot5226
    @reaperbot5226 4 года назад +1

    No bypass for future servicing ?

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      Reaperbot I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @palmtree5544
    @palmtree5544 6 лет назад +2

    Why would you have the outlet pipe stick out so far from the wall. Someone will, sooner or later, bump into it and cause a problem. Seems like it would have been better to put the ell at the motor.

  • @rhdtv2002
    @rhdtv2002 3 года назад

    I would love to have seen Pex tubing instead.

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
      _DO NOT PIPE EXCEPT WITH METAL PIPING AT INLET AND OUTLETS_
      www.amtrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/9040B140_07_14_Pressuriser_IO.pdf
      BTW Rich I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @rolandorojas1094
    @rolandorojas1094 4 года назад

    Does soomebody know the name of the tool the electrician used at 3:44? May be a link to get it?

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      Rotary MC cable cutter
      BTW Rolando I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @jeffjeff370
    @jeffjeff370 6 лет назад +1

    When there is a litte cut in the copper wire it is a bad connection that will break in time caused bij vibrations of the pump! ( a litte nive mark is enough!)

  • @nancyblanchard9995
    @nancyblanchard9995 3 года назад

    HELP.. Plumber installed but cannot keep running. Wants to increase pipe size from 3/4 to 1 inch. Pressure is only 22 psi from street. feels insufficient water flow. this is exactly the same pump - Amtrol 1/2 hp that he replaced. Any suggestions? At wits end for answer.

    • @GrampalettasCamp
      @GrampalettasCamp 2 года назад

      Plumber could be right if length of pipe too long compared to its diameter causing excessive friction and subsequent pressure drop during flow plus low flow during flow.
      Running new line might be cheaper than replacement

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      Did you get it sorted out?
      BTW Nancy I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @DctorSkillz1
    @DctorSkillz1 2 года назад

    The pressure never went up to 60 PSI. Did this even work?

  • @christopherreding4862
    @christopherreding4862 Год назад

    I am not sure about the electricians tools, no vde screwdriver and cutting cable with pliers is awkward! Bypass would have been a good idea also. I do like the 2 pressure guages though.

  • @biologicalagent
    @biologicalagent 4 года назад +21

    They NEVER show the end result!!!!!! 🤬

  • @TS-ck7ut
    @TS-ck7ut 4 года назад +1

    How can I hire you???? My water pressure is low, I would love for you to come and install one of those in my house

    • @gwarbong
      @gwarbong 3 года назад

      Where are you located?

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      T S, gwarbong I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @d1bigshifter737
    @d1bigshifter737 3 года назад

    What does that system run ball park

    • @adam1885282
      @adam1885282 3 года назад

      That tank/pump is a thousand bucks

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      Big Shifter, adam I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @rawbacon
    @rawbacon 4 года назад

    Had no idea they made a flexible conduit cutter.

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      Bacon I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @YFElectronics
    @YFElectronics 3 года назад

    will this work when my sprinkler system kicks on? will it be able to maintain the 50 psi or will the pressure drop due to the pump not being able to catch up?

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      Avitan I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

    • @YFElectronics
      @YFElectronics Год назад

      @@flat-earther …thanks but no thanks… go read a science textbook. You only need one, not 13… much more efficient…

  • @JayOrlando32828
    @JayOrlando32828 6 лет назад +2

    Will this damage my pipes? Built on 1910

    • @jackb1803
      @jackb1803 5 лет назад +2

      Good question. If you have 35 # pressure, it might be best to leave it as-is. No knowing the condition of old cast iron/galvanized pipes in the walls.
      On the other hand, you can change the settings on the pressure switch (Jim did not even talk about the switch unfortunately) to maybe 40# on and 55# off.

    • @wagnerrdtradingpostonebay8934
      @wagnerrdtradingpostonebay8934 5 лет назад

      @@jackb1803 that's if you have a well pump preasure switch .these guys had city water at a set preasure.

  • @user-ic7ns1uz8q
    @user-ic7ns1uz8q 7 лет назад

    is your water bill higher?

    • @_backflowjoe
      @_backflowjoe 6 лет назад

      Only if you use more water or they raise the rates. Your electric bill will go up.

  • @jackpast
    @jackpast 2 года назад

    …still waiting for that 60 psi!

  • @duramax0103
    @duramax0103 7 лет назад

    Who is the manufacture of the water pump tank combo???

  • @dcarbo23
    @dcarbo23 9 лет назад +3

    is that ONT properly grounded?

    • @851995STARGATE
      @851995STARGATE 6 лет назад

      Does it matter onts get power from a grounded outlet

  • @candido11471
    @candido11471 6 лет назад

    Is copper pipe better than PVC/CPVC?

    • @jackb1803
      @jackb1803 5 лет назад +2

      I'd say yes, but the high cost of copper often steers the decision to CPVC or PEX.

    • @kalijasin
      @kalijasin 4 года назад +2

      There are no health related concerns like with plastic. As long as its soldered together using lead-free solder.

  • @patraic5241
    @patraic5241 6 лет назад +1

    Why wasn't the booster installed in parallel with the supply line? If the unit has to be serviced the house looses all water while the work is being done.

  • @snuckyr
    @snuckyr 6 лет назад

    we'll put the green wire on the green screw. WOW didn't see that coming

  • @knockitofff
    @knockitofff 4 года назад +1

    2:02 ALWAYS put ball valves in with gauges, rookie mistake

  • @Justicejamesb
    @Justicejamesb 4 года назад

    If you're adding both a Water Softener and a UV Water Purifier, where in that chain does this go?

  • @vegetablepolice1
    @vegetablepolice1 4 года назад

    Coper pipe turners green

  • @HollywoodCreeper
    @HollywoodCreeper 2 года назад +1

    A before and after of the water pressure would have been nice. That is really what matters, because if it doesn't work, this is all a waste of time.

  • @donadams7
    @donadams7 2 года назад

    Electrician used an NM connector to the panel Has to be MC connector >>

  • @LorenzKamo
    @LorenzKamo 4 года назад

    Should have put a bypass

  • @jacksplumbingvideos7147
    @jacksplumbingvideos7147 3 года назад

    1:16 "it's always easy to do this before the pipe is cut" the pipe looks cut to me.

  • @TheSeanUhTron
    @TheSeanUhTron 9 лет назад +15

    3:25 - That's a really bad way to connect the neutral. He at least could've curved the wire a little bit around the terminal. I know it's hard to do that when there're barriers around it (Like on GFI outlets) but it's not impossible.

    • @liskaerik
      @liskaerik 9 лет назад +3

      Could you use a "spade connector" to make the connection? Just curious.

    • @TheSeanUhTron
      @TheSeanUhTron 9 лет назад +3

      Erik Liska Probably but I'm not certain. I've never done it and have never looked up the codes for that. It may vary state to state.

    • @jackb1803
      @jackb1803 5 лет назад

      An old electrician once told me the wire should go 3/4 the way around the screw, so that if the screw loosened, the wire would not come off. Hard to do with 12 gauge solid copper wire - okay if using stranded wire.

    • @aubreyearls1564
      @aubreyearls1564 2 года назад

      Armoured Cable Cutter

  • @myronsmith2114
    @myronsmith2114 6 лет назад

    No disconnect switch for the pump

    • @_backflowjoe
      @_backflowjoe 6 лет назад +3

      You don't need one as the breaker is adjacent to the pump and can be used as the disconnect.

  • @Micah__
    @Micah__ 4 года назад +1

    4:27 I can see someone’s toesies! Lol

  • @chevyhead84
    @chevyhead84 6 лет назад

    I live in town and I have 50 psi coming in and when we use any water in house pressure is satisfactory but the moment we turn on a second water spout it drops in half on both how can I balance it out so when the second water faucet comes on I have 50 psi on both?

    • @jackb1803
      @jackb1803 5 лет назад +2

      I had a similar problem. Corrosion in the galvanized pipes had reduced the inner diameter from 3/4" to 1/4". Only solution was to replace the pipes, in my case, the whole house for $3000. Plumbers used Pex.

    • @GrampalettasCamp
      @GrampalettasCamp 2 года назад +1

      Static pressure (without flow) is not proportional to flow rate. If flow drops in a dynamic situation (water flowing) your pipe diameter somewhere upstream is too small or long pipe lengths can lower dynamic flow and pressure. Check pipe length and diameter upstream

    • @chevyhead84
      @chevyhead84 2 года назад +1

      Ok. Thank you for you input. I believe it's probably my main level pipes as they are galvanized and the house was built in 1900 and I have 19 parts total hard water so I've started buying all the supplies to convert to pex hopefully that resolves the issue

  • @family-rp7sb
    @family-rp7sb 6 лет назад

    PEX?

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
      _DO NOT PIPE EXCEPT WITH METAL PIPING AT INLET AND OUTLETS_
      www.amtrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/9040B140_07_14_Pressuriser_IO.pdf

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      Korean I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

  • @reservoirinc7750
    @reservoirinc7750 5 лет назад

    The only number we don't know, Gary's height??