Easy Bradford White Water Heater Change Out
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- Easy Bradford White Water Heater Change Out
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We used to do waterheater installs for 5 retail stores in our area. We did ALOT of water heaters! You are right,work is work. It all pays the bills.
@Brian p I don't remember exactly what our company got paid per install. You are right it wasn't much per unit but considering the upcharges for additional parts and labor to bring them up to code and the volume of the installs we were doing it made up the difference. It also opened the door to customers that we likely would not have had. We used to get alot of customers that started to call us directly after that.
Not trying to be critical, but just advising... 11:32: Gas line is rotated out of the way in a manner to tighten it (CW). 12:56: Gas line is rotated back into position in a manner that loosens the joint (CCW). Leak checks at the end (16:48+) didn't include the rotated joints. I point this out because that's how the gas utility workers left two natural gas leaks in my house during meter work.
Understand what your saying. good to point that out. Thanks
@@MiHeatingGuy I agree gotta be careful on loosing back you can create a leak point, I work in hvac
Just watched my apprentice do that today. Went and shut the meter off and tear all related joints apart re dope re tighten. He learned the hard way lol
It sucks but it’s way better than getting a call at 2am because a house blew up
I would not let this guy work in my house!
Something an old master plumber passed onto me. Where ever you can use a pipe wrench instead of channel locks will save your hands later in life. I use my small aluminum Ridgid pipe wrench more than my Channel locks.
Water heaters always pop in fall going into winter weather and I think mainly cause the water supply to the home gets colder and effects the tank and also the burners run longer cause the water is colder coming in mixing with the hot water. Just my thinking, I wasnt ever told that by anyone . Here in Jersey we have to upgrade the flue from 3 to 4 inch if the water heater btu rating is 38k or higher . U did nice work only thing I was taught is be careful or never solder right up next to the tanks nipples connections because the plastic liner things inside those threaded nipples will melt .
Nice to see you commenting. Thanks
At least you get a helper. We have four guys that just do water heater’s every day, by themselves. Unless it a 75 gallon,then they get help.
Gota Love those water heaters = money , I had three easy ones in a row Quickest time was 57 mins. Great video !! Oh by the way , Why do you solder like that? j/k!!
The water heater king 🤴 is back in action 🎬
Keep doing those pro-press fittings. I like the fast work aspect of it
Gets faster and faster each time.
I’m installing one of those Saturday, the furnace
Water heater man of the year over here 😂
There is a plastic dip tube connected to the cold water fitting on top of the tank. This is how you melt it. Not trying to hate! Just saying
30yrs ago had dip tubes clogged up pipes recall
Just get the proPress union and it’s even easier.
I know the water heater install day struggle, but man your on a streak lol
Don't know if you've seen this but some of the new Bradford white water heaters git problems. the hot anode is deteriorating rapidly after install . There some sort of chemical reaction. I've had like 5 service calls on them in the last couple weeks. where I'm removing the hot anode and changing the other anode to an aluminum one.
I'm putting in a Bradford White 40 gallon tall tank tomorrow
I wouldn't. The new ones got
issues.
its that time of the season..
I hope you get more water heater jobs! 😄
Just got another today
I for the life of me cannot figure out how to get power to this exact water heater I just installed. Please help a brother out, where is the power cord/ connection box?
Sherlock leak detector won’t freeze. I work for a gas utility and that’s all we use
Just curious my supplier won't warranty Bradford White water heaters unless we install an expansion tank. So you may want to check. Also the plumbing company I work for uses tape and dope on all joints we screw together even with pipe dope that has teflon in it.
sounds a little funny on the expansion tanks. do they tell you why because it is not required on all installs only if it is code
and how would the supplier find out it wasn't their
Here in Colorado plumbers are using a lot of dope in their joints.
Four inch vent in MI should have made a little extra $ and corrected to the current code but it would have slowed your speed down. Nice install.
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Awesome! Thank you!
I use daber bubbles not as messy as spray always have rag in back pocket
Great video but more importantly, great work! I'm in the market for one and wanted to get your thoughts on AO Smith water heaters? Only asking 'cause a local plumber quoted me on that specific brand. Thank you.
AO Smith is good i would put it in my house
@@MiHeatingGuy Thanks again!
i had 2 bw heaters changed out
Nice job
Good vid. Thank you.
Damn nice solder joints. You do this kind of work of course you could solder. If you have the tools use them. Pro press is a great tool.
Cost?
Took longer for the pilot to light then to install the water heater.
I like using master liquid leak detector pink in color
and it doesn't get thick. Keep up the good work..
What is your opinion of AO Smith water heaters? Is Bradford white more reliable?
Please answer ,,, my Bradford white 48 gallon is leaking how much will it cost to replace it ? It’s natural gas
Pricing depends on where you live and what type of tank you need
Do they make a Bradford white in the electric water or is it only just gas and propane.
Yes they do make them in electric
Can I ask you about navien tankless water heaters?
I got a tankless water heater and would never go back to the tank style water heater. There's a lot more expense in tankless, but it's so more convenient. No tank heating up day and night.
I take it you haven't had to do maintenance on it yet then....
Any videos w power vent ??
Hi, what kind of gas pipe size nipple did you use? 1/2? Ty
What is the piece you put in to replace the clogged Spicket?
Shouldn't be soldering directly on the inlet/outlet of the water heater like that, you could melt the plastic heat trap in those nipples from the heat of the flame. Rookie mistake. It's also a waste to be using dielectric unions there, most (if not all) water heaters made today come with dielectric nipples for the inlet/outlet so you don't need a dielectric union. Even without any dielectric transition, from my experience, the tank will go long before any issues of corrosion and will need to be replaced anyway.
Another tank swap...that reminds me, I turned down the stat on my tank to adjust the water pressure regulator. Gonna crank it up before the wife takes a shower.
You're doing tanks because the boss is making good money off you and Mike. Thxs for the vids!
Yes he does
Teflon on Gas. Teflon is against code, because it can break apart and keep the seat of the gas valve open
What code?????
where is the expantion tank? no good if you did not install one.
IS BRADFORD WHITE THE PREFERRED MANUFACTURER ? I NEED TO DO AN R & R
You recommend BW water heaters? Any specific model to get or just go with the lowest cost option from my plumber? It's $1100 installed for a BW.
Reference to a natural gas 50 gallon power vent water heater which brands are recommended for less repairs and longer life. Or is there much difference between the different brands?
Thanks Wayne
Bradford White is an excellent brand
@@LT905yoc thanks. Our current 20 year old water heater is a Bradford White and it still is working without any issues.
Any reason you choose BW over AO smith?
No reason. Just the brand we use. a.o. smith is a great water heater
@@MiHeatingGuy yeah that’s all we sold at the company I used to work for. We got hard water here so water heaters do not last long at all.
what is that paste you put on the two copper pipes before you started soldering?
Flux
What do you charge normally to install a gas water heater?
Prices in my area may be different then yours. we don't discuss prices here Thank you
The contractors that Home Depot uses in the North charges about 1,000$
$1287 40 gallon gas, 9 year tank warranty. Basement or ground level installation. More for crawl space or other unusual installations. Colorado.
Bro I see your big fan of Water pump pliers.... give knipex a try, you won’t ever buy anything else
Give me some recommendations for pliers. What do you use
Knipex alligators is what I like. If you like the locking style go with the cobras. They’re a little pricey but will last. They’re strong and don’t slip
Knipex pliers are the best out there. I use the knipex cobras.
Kid water heater pays the bills
What is that is spray for? the one you put on the valves?
It's used to check for gas leaks. If you see bubbles, your work isn't done (i.e. you have a leak).
It’s special black pipe protection fluid 😱
Another 80$ ,I'd change the valve on that furnace
Hated plumbing now take all jobs.lots of guys in the business.
Easy because our company chooses to pick all of them s$&t jobs fo us to keep you guys safe and happy.