The NOT SO GLAMOROUS life of a PLUMBER

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  • Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024

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  • @hawkman1833
    @hawkman1833 5 месяцев назад +12

    Can't stop watching your channel, i wish I had someone like you to work with when I was learning .

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for the support mate, I'm so pleased you are enjoying the videos

    • @paul_my_plumbs_uk
      @paul_my_plumbs_uk 5 месяцев назад +1

      I wish that tom would take on an apprentice to pass on his skills and knowledge 🎉🎉😊

    • @AlexWebb-s1g
      @AlexWebb-s1g 5 месяцев назад

      You Should start a apprenticeship program

  • @uobefm2340
    @uobefm2340 5 месяцев назад +2

    Whb taps cemented in aghhhh remove tap head, remove body, 1/2 holesaw on 240v drill, drill through seating, cement and backnut 😊😊😊😊😊

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Good tip that, I couldn't get the tap head off this one, luckily you don't see many puttied in anymore, thanks for watching mate

  • @manickbarry
    @manickbarry 8 дней назад +1

    12:05 like watching the drain addict 🤣

  • @dannywilkins887
    @dannywilkins887 5 месяцев назад +2

    The way that urinal waste was piped in the last video it’s no wonder it’s backing up- the tee is back to front, good vid as always Tom

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      I did notice that, the whole install looked a bit of a mess, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah, looks like someone wanted it to look neat and completely messed up the water flow instead. You'd need a symmetrical Y for what they wanted to achieve (both pipes at the same height) but I've never seen that anywhere.

  • @24bellers20
    @24bellers20 5 месяцев назад +2

    “Golden shower” made me laugh out loud. You’re a star Tom. 😁

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as always mate 👍

  • @AdrianWarren-yp5sp
    @AdrianWarren-yp5sp 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Tom I was a plumber for 45 years would like to say your jobs are true to life plumbing is like marmite you love it or you hate lt watching you're videos brings back a lot memories of the jobs l had to do on my own and like you had t omake it work so please carry on with your videos thanks to you l can sit on my sofa and relive all the problems of plumbing . Keep up the good work you make an old plumber years happy.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support Adrian, I'm so pleased you enjoy the videos

  • @ianc8814
    @ianc8814 5 месяцев назад +1

    Nice video. I worked in a care home for a bit, constant problems with either wet wipes or gloves in the drains. Place was built on a hill and main drains had huge sumps. Usually had to call the jetting guy. Loving your Wera drift 🤣

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Wet wipes are the worst thing for drains, I don't get why people flush them, thanks for watching mate

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@PlumbLikeTom The office where I used to work flooded twice thanks to wet wipes. Not even someone at my company doing it, the upstairs neighbour was the culprit. The second time round the basement toilet backed up so badly the whole floor had to be renovated. The worst irony: the upstairs company was a mechanical engineering office (plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation planning). We did the electrical side of things.

  • @edthelasttribe9580
    @edthelasttribe9580 5 месяцев назад +2

    You in my field , Mr Tom well done buddy, those valves are life savers 😂😅 those wash hand basins are made to last , doesn’t surprise you ,the quality of products back in the days 😂

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as Ed, it is greatly appreciated

  • @peterdawson5115
    @peterdawson5115 5 месяцев назад +2

    The varied work and trials of a plumber, brilliantly demonstrated Tom, keep them coming, look forward to seeing what’s next. Take care. 👍🚽

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching as always Peter

  • @piety23
    @piety23 5 месяцев назад +2

    Really enjoying contents of your channel Tom, great to see how you tackle jobs, and love the odd rant, keeps it real and honest
    It never ceases to amaze me with how many clients confuse us with the fire brigade expecting us waiting for their call when/if something breaks

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as always mate, I always do my best to get to jobs as quickly as possible but sometimes people have to wait

  • @Questionablethings
    @Questionablethings 5 месяцев назад +2

    Well done Tom, as always you make it look easy when of course it isn't.. Great videos, thank you

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as always mate, it is greatly appreciated 👍

  • @TO-sp6do
    @TO-sp6do 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for another great video Tom like the longer one ur great at plumbing

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support mate, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video

  • @jeromeroddy4931
    @jeromeroddy4931 5 месяцев назад +2

    Hi Tom, bit of a grimy one fella! I love those cheap Wera cold chisels with the soft handle that won’t damage your hammer! Good for knocking out old taps😂😂😂😂😂 good luck mate!

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      I was going to use my electrical screw driver as I know it annoys a few people, thanks for the support as always mate

    • @jeromeroddy4931
      @jeromeroddy4931 5 месяцев назад

      @@PlumbLikeTom😂😂😂

  • @HeatingGeek
    @HeatingGeek 5 месяцев назад +2

    They do repair kits for the 3 ports.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the information mate, I got quoted 650 for a new valve, there are some brand new, old stock ones on ebay for 150, a service kit would be ideal

    • @HeatingGeek
      @HeatingGeek 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@PlumbLikeTom I use a company called Western Automation for things like this. Great guys and customer service

  • @chrisholt2474
    @chrisholt2474 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Tom, a nice mixture of jobs to see in this film, you certainly do get a nice variety of work.
    I’m sure it’s all good learning for young Jacob, I have also wrestled to remove old basin taps, I know they can be a nightmare.
    I enjoyed that film thank you Tom, have a great week and as always take care. 👍👍👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the support as always Chris, the taps can be a nightmare when they have been puttied in, I was worried about breaking the basin, have a great week mate

  • @MRJWC2332
    @MRJWC2332 5 месяцев назад +2

    I came across your channel when you was doing a new boiler and taking out the old gas back boiler 4 weeks ago and I have sub and thumbs up on your vids that I have watched the ones last year so so...
    Tom I must say all great videos, explaining the job working out it and making the job looking good and not just for youtuby but mainly for the customers out there...

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +1

      I really appreciate the support mate, I'm so pleased you are enjoying the videos, thanks so much for watching

  • @Charles61284
    @Charles61284 5 месяцев назад +1

    Enjoyed that Tom, had a chuckle at that tap replacement 😂 at least you show real work, it shows it doesn’t always go to plan mate

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the support as always Charles, you get to see the good and the bad on this channel

  • @garykilvington9417
    @garykilvington9417 5 месяцев назад +1

    Spot on Tom another great video some of the commercial stuff you do is a eye opener looking forward to the next one cheers

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as always Gary 👍

  • @hughwilson4911
    @hughwilson4911 5 месяцев назад +3

    Like del boy with the chandeliers, taking the wrong tap out 😂. That made me laugh, thanks Tom.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +1

      I kicked myself when I did that, thanks for the support as always Hugh

  • @neilbissett1240
    @neilbissett1240 5 месяцев назад +1

    Love the opening scene with the two old blowtorch’s in the background mate so pleased we didn’t see a floater everyone wants it done asap if you want the best you’ll have to wait😉 or go cheap and get a poor job, a golden shower made me laugh 🤔🤣🤣👏😎

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as always Neil, it is greatly appreciated 👍

  • @thomascoyne157
    @thomascoyne157 5 месяцев назад +1

    Very nice work Tom as my mate would say he had to give up tap dancing as he kept falling into the sink, and I’d glued my boss strap and it had a small leak on it and end up putting ct1 on it 👌very good video 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      I always used to glue mine but I reckon ct1 is better now, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

  • @pb9926
    @pb9926 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great variation of jobs Tom, great video 👍😎

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching as always PB

  • @keithbrueton
    @keithbrueton 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for another great video Tom m8

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as always Keith 👍

  • @MegaShan001
    @MegaShan001 5 месяцев назад +1

    Good variety Tom, cheers pal 👍🏻

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as always Shaun 👍

  • @andyfadian
    @andyfadian 5 месяцев назад +2

    Great range of jobs on this one Tom, I hope you managed to get away for Easter. Have a good week ahead 👏👏

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as always Andy, I didn't go away in the end, my uncle died on the Thursday so it put a bit of a downer on things

    • @andyfadian
      @andyfadian 5 месяцев назад

      @@PlumbLikeTom sorry to hear that Tom, my thoughts are with you and the family 🙏

  • @SteveHit1
    @SteveHit1 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, Tom, with an impressive range of jobs.
    That toilet was certainly unusual!
    Whenever I clear a drain with rods, and it suddenly ‘goes’ I can’t resist shouting “thar she blows cap’n!”
    (It’s from a scene in an old “Moby Dick” film)
    Just one of the mad things that gets one through unpleasant jobs!

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as always Steve, I will use that one in the future

  • @andrewoleary9704
    @andrewoleary9704 5 месяцев назад +1

    Another brilliant video mate👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as always Andrew, it is greatly appreciated 👍

  • @lestertennysonsmith-xw2fm
    @lestertennysonsmith-xw2fm 5 месяцев назад +1

    Squishy is that a technical term lol,great video as always

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      It certainly is, thanks for the support as always mate 👍

  • @nmd14723
    @nmd14723 5 месяцев назад +1

    I much prefer this style of video Tom

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching mate, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video

  • @itwillbenicewhenitsfinished
    @itwillbenicewhenitsfinished 4 месяца назад +1

    Great vid Tom, thank you. Do you ever use drain snakes/augers? The expensive electric ones, would that have worked?

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 месяца назад

      It may have worked but they do block solid, thanks for watching mate

  • @darrenroberts6376
    @darrenroberts6376 5 месяцев назад +1

    There is something therapeutic about watching solvent weld fittings being glued up……😂

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      I like it too, thanks for the support as always Darren

  • @philhermetic
    @philhermetic 5 месяцев назад +2

    As you will know Tom, one of the biggest problems in plumbing today is the quality of manufacture of some of the gear youare expected to install and make leakproof!!
    Phil

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for the support as Phil, some of the materials nowadays are rubbish

    • @ginola602
      @ginola602 5 месяцев назад +2

      Some material are pathetic and not fit for purpose,but somehow we make them work!

  • @stuartcraigon2003
    @stuartcraigon2003 5 месяцев назад +1

    Question, you went and cut into the stack to put a bypass and boss in. Why didnt you just jet up from there and put a rodding point in instead?

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      It was blocked higher up on the pushfit waste pipe, I tried to clear it from the other end but it was solid, I also couldn't gain good access to replace the existing pipe because there were heating pipes in the way. In the end I did what I thought was right and best for the customer, at least now the pipe is accessible, thanks for watching as always 👍

  • @scotsdunc
    @scotsdunc 5 месяцев назад +1

    That tap was older than u tom, u can get service kits for these esbe valves, looks like 3" to me, i,ll have a look for a part number or link now for u

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the support as always Scot, I got quoted 650 for a new valve, there are some brand new ones on ebay, old stock for 150, a service kit would be ideal but I'm not sure the client will even have it done

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the link mate, youtube blocks them but I can see it on the blocked page, I really appreciate it 👍

  • @brianmayne6513
    @brianmayne6513 5 месяцев назад +1

    Old style plumbing Tom.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Old is best, thanks for watching as always Brian 👍

  • @paul_my_plumbs_uk
    @paul_my_plumbs_uk 5 месяцев назад +1

    This video is taking the urinal 😂😂😂

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      It certainly is Paul, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

  • @colintownsend5024
    @colintownsend5024 5 месяцев назад +1

    👍👍👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the support as always Colin 👍

  • @glynstorer3269
    @glynstorer3269 5 месяцев назад +1

    Don’t forget to put a brush up ya bum and sweep the yard on the way out Tom❤

  • @TONE11111
    @TONE11111 5 месяцев назад +1

    18:10 Did You use a top-hat washer for the new Taps?

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +1

      I don't normally if they are hard piped in copper, the taps don't move, if they are on a flexi I normally do, thanks for watching 👍

  • @karldickinson2799
    @karldickinson2799 5 месяцев назад +1

    Why is there electric stuff in that Toilet ??

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад +1

      It has a spray thing to clean yourself, thanks for watching mate 👍

  • @TomChapman-wv9iq
    @TomChapman-wv9iq 5 месяцев назад +1

    Bad news when it takes two of you to change a tap lol

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Tell me about it, thanks for watching as always Tom 👍

  • @glynstorer3269
    @glynstorer3269 5 месяцев назад +1

    Is that one of those Japanese bogs

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Similar I think, it seemed to have proper backflow prevention for water regs, thanks for watching as always Glyn

  • @56ty78ui
    @56ty78ui 4 месяца назад +1

    What the effing pipe slice is that toilet? And why so complicated? Makes NASA space shuttle bogs look cheap.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  4 месяца назад +1

      I think it was because it had a spray bidet feature, it needed a proper air gap the comply with the water regs, thanks for watching mate

  • @glynstorer3269
    @glynstorer3269 5 месяцев назад +1

    Put some heat on it Tom

  • @andrewoleary9704
    @andrewoleary9704 5 месяцев назад +1

    Having a moan is a plumber’s prerogative mate 😀👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      It's my safety valve, thanks for the support as always mate 👍

  • @glynstorer3269
    @glynstorer3269 5 месяцев назад +2

    Keep ya mouth closed Tom ❤

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Indeed, story of my life that Glyn

  • @mushmouth
    @mushmouth 5 месяцев назад

    Why do you not have a real flashlight?

  • @SuperWayneyb
    @SuperWayneyb 5 месяцев назад +1

    🤘😎🤘

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching as always Wayne 👍

  • @glynstorer3269
    @glynstorer3269 5 месяцев назад

    Murphy law

  • @glynstorer3269
    @glynstorer3269 5 месяцев назад +1

    Kaput mate

  • @RAMSEYVIKING
    @RAMSEYVIKING 5 месяцев назад

    Please stop saying obviously every other word it’s very patronising to people

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  5 месяцев назад

      I'm so sorry, In no way did I mean to be patronising, thanks for watching anyway and I will make sure I don't do it again

    • @MartySwallowEducation
      @MartySwallowEducation 5 месяцев назад

      😂 love it

    • @MartySwallowEducation
      @MartySwallowEducation 5 месяцев назад

      Obviously