This is why I love copper pipe. If you install it wrong, you know quickly that you need to fix it before there is grief. Just unsolder, resolder, and retest the previous dripping or streaming joint or joints.
The more I watch your videos, the more I enjoy your channel. I love the Mikey Pipes sayings! LOL "I love my fucking job" , & "Fuck Joe Biden", ect... Thank you for being honest and doing great work. Keep doing great things!
Reminds me of a sit-down I had once with a sales guy from Universe. He was trying to sell me a Fujitsu 6-head system totaling 4.5 tons for my 1,800sq. ft. house (including basement). When I told him that the house will do just fine with 3 tons total (maybe even 2.5) he wanted to leave immediately. I guess you're absolutely right: marketing, plus the owner needs to stay current on their boat payments.
You showed what to be done. Not guessing what it maybe and the problem is never corrected. No callbacks and doing the job when you leave a Client with Peace of Mind.
Be careful pressing so close to solder joints. I've been on many service calls repairing leaks that were caused by propress distorting the soldered fitting. Yes someone paying for 4000 dollar heat exchangers! Nexstar customers are! 2 companies I worked for went down that path and were all about selling.
Hey that pump should be bronze because it's coming off the bottom of a steam boiler that gets fresh water " iron pumps on the return side is a no no🤦🏻♂️"
I see a lot of that "leakage" on Ward style pex fittings. I liked the UPONOR pex-a fittings better, but moved away from that land. Interesting that all of that "de-zincing" on the brass. Been seeing more and more of it since the low lead requirement. I've yet to see the 007 with that style flange. Might be enough to bring me back from B&G and Grundfos.
The common misconception that homeowners have is that when they call a licensed plumbing company a licensed plumber shows up. Sometimes you get a person with minimal experience who is working under a licensed plumbers license.
And most of the time you get a guy who is just as qualified or even more qualified than the person holding the license. Having a license does not always mean they know what they’re doing
@@PipeDoctor FYI, I was referring to the corrosion all over. Corroded valve...not your service. You did recommend valve replacement...they turned it down. I guess that is future job security.
These 007e or any other water lubricated circulator can not take the heat of steam boiler. It will likely to fail with a short period of time. I would have install a B&G 100 in there, will cost a lot more, but will last. I dont like the idea of plate heat exchanger on the steam boiler, water is too muddy and could be plug up over time. So, was the 4k just for a new plate heat exchanger or repipe it the right way with new equipment ( everhot external tankless?)
hmhm is AluPEX not used in USA ? ( multi layer PVC with a layer aluminium inside ) Here in Belgium it's kinda the std AlPex with prress fit crimp (same systems as for copper )
@@PipeDoctor kinda funny how things vary in different countrys . Regular PEX was used here alreay 20-30 years .. but has tendency to shrink and hard bend . Also not a big fan clamping ring system . . check out Alpex frankische multilayer composite pipe ( other brands here are Henco,Comap etc ) also viega propress is popular here for copper/galvanizedsteel and multilayer alupex . Enjoy your channel btw ! #lovebosch :-)
Had an issue with my gas furnace not firing/heating correctly. I called a well reviewed local hvac company, told him the issue and he was like it's probably the heat exchanger but we're not sure we're going to have to take a look at it. I made an appointment with them but upon further inspection the jets we're just clogged with saw dust from a recent renovation. I cleaned the jets and they've been firing great ever since with a nice blue flame. Cancelled my appointment and learned a lesson.
@@noahholt482 No I learned that I should not trust a company that gives a diagnosis over the phone even if it's a "shooting the $hit" likes its probably this or that. Would of been better if he said well we'll have to take a look at it and determine what's wrong with it.
This happens a lot with elderly folks, they're an easy mark. It's pretty disgusting but it happens all the time. Nice job fixing it for them. My dad once called a plumber because his toilet had some water leaking (he didn't call me because I was working 3rd shift and he didn't want to wake me). He kind of panicked because it was towards the end and he was almost blind. Long story short, he replaced the 3 washers at the bottom of the tank. Cost was $435 dollars and that included a senior discount. This was 25 years ago.
@@PipeDoctor I know, it doesn't take long to replace the bolts and washers on the tank but by the time I woke up it was a done deal. I remember being kind of mad at my dad for not waking me up but like I said, his eyesight was bad and he was well in to his 80's and he kind of panicked.
I had PSE and G come to my friends house told them he needed a new circulator and a one other thing I forgot what it was. It was going to cost around 700 some dollars. I said I’ll come and replace those parts for you just pick up the new parts.He picked up the new parts and I didn’t check I was just going off of PSE and G’s word. What actually happened was one of the kids accidentally shut off the water supply to the unit and PSE and G didn’t even pick up on that instead they tried selling him a bunch of shit that he didn’t need.
Like san jose wall furnace not working.. company stayed need s new one..all it needed was a new shut off valve old one broken and new gas line hose.. but you need a new one??????? Not
I was working on a house renovation in Far Rockway. But every morning we would always end up behind the Universal Home Service van train on Sunrise Hwy. They would turn down Peninsula Blvd in one 5 van line, and then splinter off to their service calls. It was a funny choreography they had every morning.
Nice to see one of your videos where you left all the goofy talk/looks behind and acted like a normal person. Maybe time I subscribed again. Good job by the way..
@@gusty60 Yeah this happens big time with hydrochloric acid. SO I would assume that if this happened that the water was somewhat acidic. Makes you wonder if the rest of the fitting in the house will go the same way.
@@frankish5314 Most municipal water systems are kept slightly alkaline otherwise you'll leach lead out of any old pipes (see Flint). I'd be concerned about that then.
Another class act job!
An honest guy with integrity. Much much respect.
You’re a honest man my friend!
Nice to see someone who loves their trade. Someone who knows what to do and when to do it!
Nice to see there’s still some honest folks in the business. Nice work.
This is why I love copper pipe. If you install it wrong, you know quickly that you need to fix it before there is grief. Just unsolder, resolder, and retest the previous dripping or streaming joint or joints.
Man your a beats big bro. Always will be a viewer god bless you and stay safe out there keep doing your thing 👍
You really are Saint Mike!
Thanks for being a good honest plumber
By far my favorite plumber on RUclips, Steves second. Your like the plumber daddy, he's the grandpa.
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@@JamesBrown-db9pk is that english?
Mikey pipes its called being honest person. Need more ppl like u
The more I watch your videos, the more I enjoy your channel. I love the Mikey Pipes sayings! LOL "I love my fucking job" , & "Fuck Joe Biden", ect... Thank you for being honest and doing great work. Keep doing great things!
Viega makes a ProPress x PEXPress fitting that would make that transition in one shot.
Good Man !!!
We need more like you !
Need more folks with integrity
Reminds me of a sit-down I had once with a sales guy from Universe. He was trying to sell me a Fujitsu 6-head system totaling 4.5 tons for my 1,800sq. ft.
house (including basement). When I told him that the house will do just fine with 3 tons total (maybe even 2.5) he wanted to leave immediately. I guess you're absolutely right: marketing, plus the owner needs to stay current on their boat payments.
1800 sf i would recommended a 2 ton unit. Over sizing a heat pump will cause condensation in cooling mode.
@@amandawight7124 Right 1300 plus 500 sf basement. If I button everything up insulation-wise 2 ton will do just fine.
@@amandawight7124 If you don't have condensation you're probably not cooling lol
My parents and sister live in Valley Stream. If they ever have boiler problems I’ll let them know who not to call and who to call. ;)
Isn’t the circulator for a hot water loop on the steam boiler need to be stainless steel?
it's a great feeling to fix something that someone else gave up on.
@TakeDeadAim I doubt most people would just agree to a $4000 repair for equipment that isn't that old.
Nicely done
Only thing that would have made it more fun is to have the water on.
What a good honest man
I love my fuckin job. Damn right. Diagnosing and repair I my favorite next to new installation.
What was the hot (red) line terminating into the cold (blue) line for, warm water?
The big companies don’t to fix it! Sell them a new one,oh,and rip them off!
curious, what was the brass plate heat exchanger being used to supplement heat from boiler to, since they had a gas fired water heater?
NICE!
I have questions? Why you do good honest work? Where did this Trade go? Nice job at troubleshooting and not bank robbing.
You showed what to be done. Not guessing what it maybe and the problem is never corrected. No callbacks and doing the job when you leave a Client with Peace of Mind.
So instead of 4K what was the total bill?
Be careful pressing so close to solder joints. I've been on many service calls repairing leaks that were caused by propress distorting the soldered fitting.
Yes someone paying for 4000 dollar heat exchangers! Nexstar customers are! 2 companies I worked for went down that path and were all about selling.
@@PipeDoctor exactly. ..I really enjoy being a tradesman and helping people AND making a decent honest living doing so. It sounds like you do too.
Hey that pump should be bronze because it's coming off the bottom of a steam boiler that gets fresh water " iron pumps on the return side is a no no🤦🏻♂️"
I see a lot of that "leakage" on Ward style pex fittings. I liked the UPONOR pex-a fittings better, but moved away from that land.
Interesting that all of that "de-zincing" on the brass. Been seeing more and more of it since the low lead requirement.
I've yet to see the 007 with that style flange. Might be enough to bring me back from B&G and Grundfos.
The common misconception that homeowners have is that when they call a licensed plumbing company a licensed plumber shows up. Sometimes you get a person with minimal experience who is working under a licensed plumbers license.
And most of the time you get a guy who is just as qualified or even more qualified than the person holding the license. Having a license does not always mean they know what they’re doing
Catching up with your earlier videos! 👍🏻
I am guessing that will not be their last leak/failure.
@@PipeDoctor FYI, I was referring to the corrosion all over. Corroded valve...not your service. You did recommend valve replacement...they turned it down. I guess that is future job security.
So the cinch clamp and pen held but the brass connection rotted and cracked off?
These 007e or any other water lubricated circulator can not take the heat of steam boiler. It will likely to fail with a short period of time. I would have install a B&G 100 in there, will cost a lot more, but will last. I dont like the idea of plate heat exchanger on the steam boiler, water is too muddy and could be plug up over time.
So, was the 4k just for a new plate heat exchanger or repipe it the right way with new equipment ( everhot external tankless?)
Nice fix, and all......but I miss kelvin. 😁
hmhm is AluPEX not used in USA ? ( multi layer PVC with a layer aluminium inside ) Here in Belgium it's kinda the std AlPex with prress fit crimp (same systems as for copper )
@@PipeDoctor kinda funny how things vary in different countrys . Regular PEX was used here alreay 20-30 years .. but has tendency to shrink and hard bend . Also not a big fan clamping ring system . . check out Alpex frankische multilayer composite pipe ( other brands here are Henco,Comap etc ) also viega propress is popular here for copper/galvanizedsteel and multilayer alupex . Enjoy your channel btw ! #lovebosch :-)
Had an issue with my gas furnace not firing/heating correctly. I called a well reviewed local hvac company, told him the issue and he was like it's probably the heat exchanger but we're not sure we're going to have to take a look at it. I made an appointment with them but upon further inspection the jets we're just clogged with saw dust from a recent renovation. I cleaned the jets and they've been firing great ever since with a nice blue flame. Cancelled my appointment and learned a lesson.
So you learned they can’t diagnose it over the phone ?
@@noahholt482 No I learned that I should not trust a company that gives a diagnosis over the phone even if it's a "shooting the $hit" likes its probably this or that. Would of been better if he said well we'll have to take a look at it and determine what's wrong with it.
This happens a lot with elderly folks, they're an easy mark. It's pretty disgusting but it happens all the time. Nice job fixing it for them. My dad once called a plumber because his toilet had some water leaking (he didn't call me because I was working 3rd shift and he didn't want to wake me). He kind of panicked because it was towards the end and he was almost blind. Long story short, he replaced the 3 washers at the bottom of the tank. Cost was $435 dollars and that included a senior discount. This was 25 years ago.
@@PipeDoctor I don't remember but I found out later the company was known for that sort of thing. The guy was there about 20 minutes.
@@PipeDoctor I know, it doesn't take long to replace the bolts and washers on the tank but by the time I woke up it was a done deal. I remember being kind of mad at my dad for not waking me up but like I said, his eyesight was bad and he was well in to his 80's and he kind of panicked.
Man that sight glass was really dirty...
Wonder what the water pressure tested at
I.
I am going to bet this house is on well water and had a very low ph ,An acid nuterlizer would be in order .
I had PSE and G come to my friends house told them he needed a new circulator and a one other thing I forgot what it was. It was going to cost around 700 some dollars. I said I’ll come and replace those parts for you just pick up the new parts.He picked up the new parts and I didn’t check I was just going off of PSE and G’s word. What actually happened was one of the kids accidentally shut off the water supply to the unit and PSE and G didn’t even pick up on that instead they tried selling him a bunch of shit that he didn’t need.
Every body should be allowed to make a good living "BUT" they should not be able to buy a new boat with every job($4000.00) for a heat exchanger!
Like san jose wall furnace not working.. company stayed need s new one..all it needed was a new shut off valve old one broken and new gas line hose.. but you need a new one??????? Not
How can I reach you for brother installments
They either sent out someone inexperienced or dishonest.
little from A little from B?
or both.
I was working on a house renovation in Far Rockway. But every morning we would always end up behind the Universal Home Service van train on Sunrise Hwy. They would turn down Peninsula Blvd in one 5 van line, and then splinter off to their service calls. It was a funny choreography they had every morning.
You didn’t show fixing the leak.
You can’t make commission by thinking logically.
Nice to see one of your videos where you left all the goofy talk/looks behind and acted like a normal person. Maybe time I subscribed again. Good job by the way..
Why are those adapters rotting.. seems rather new . Thats the real question from this video
I was going to ask what happened to Kelvin? (Is that how you spell his name? Like the temperature scale?)
Mikey pipes doesn't fuck around
Ok
panasonic > millwaukee
Pex type B sucks. I got my boss to use only pex A.
Colorado homeowners don't buy that s*** on that solar panel nothing but interest.
And that's why pex is absolute shit...
dezincification
@@PipeDoctor Its a form of corrosion causing the zinc to leach out of the brass. makes brass very brittle.
@@gusty60 Yeah this happens big time with hydrochloric acid. SO I would assume that if this happened that the water was somewhat acidic. Makes you wonder if the rest of the fitting in the house will go the same way.
@@frankish5314 quite possible
@@frankish5314 Most municipal water systems are kept slightly alkaline otherwise you'll leach lead out of any old pipes (see Flint). I'd be concerned about that then.
@@penguins9645 Good point.