Getting Jobs Done | Draining a big system and a drain repair

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  • Опубликовано: 4 янв 2025

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  • @pmc93
    @pmc93 2 месяца назад +1

    Proper plumber 🫡 good work mate. Love your passion for the job. Non plumbers will never understand the relief of the little things like the sound of air finally being pushed around an airlocked system, or an old isolation valve actually working. Love it.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  2 месяца назад +1

      It's the best feeling in the world when you have been struggling with an air lock and you hear that rush of air and feel the pipe go freezing cold and then boiling hot, thanks for the support

  • @dennisphoenix1
    @dennisphoenix1 Год назад +6

    You're a brave man chopping that screwed iron without a mate just in case . That waste was a joke , you don't need an air gap 😂😂 . Little tip for you when filling heating systems , get a pressure reducing valve and set it to 1 bar , put a hose either side and connect in where the filling loop goes . This way you can go around bleeding radiators etc and it's filling up but doesn't go over 1 bar. 😉

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +2

      It is sometimes nice to have a mate just in case things go pear shape, great tip with the pressure reduction valve, I'm normally running around like an olympic athlete keeping my eye on the pressure, thanks for watching as always mate, it is greatly appreciated

    • @peteh4666
      @peteh4666 9 месяцев назад

      In Ireland, we use a fill regulator with built in pressure gauge, (fitted between the mains isolator and flexi fill loop) for the cold fill to a sealed system; like the previous comment, it can be set to 1 bar and frees you up to go around venting the system and checking for leaks, handy if working on your own@@PlumbLikeTom

  • @garywilliams2226
    @garywilliams2226 Год назад +1

    Really good vlog Tom, I enjoyed watching this.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Gary, glad you enjoyed

  • @keithbrueton
    @keithbrueton Год назад +1

    They chucked you under the bus on this one mate, great job as always

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      It's always the way Keith, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

  • @alimack5489
    @alimack5489 Год назад +6

    I do those “bad ideas” all the time 😂 makes the day more exciting I suppose! Gets the blood flowing anyway spot on video as always Tom 👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +3

      I like to live life on the edge, plumbing is mostly just water management, thanks for watching as always

  • @pb9926
    @pb9926 Год назад +3

    We've all been there Tom when you make that small cut - then think mmmm not sure that was a good idea 😄 you certainly won the battle mate! Great video indeed 👍😎😎

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      You never can be certain if it's going to breath in again, sometimes you just have to commit, thanks for watching as always PB

  • @jasonsimpson-ks8un
    @jasonsimpson-ks8un Год назад +1

    Opened a can of worms their Tom 😂🙈 great video as always 👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      It seems to happen quite a bit to me, thanks for watching as always Jason 👍

  • @alangriffiths8401
    @alangriffiths8401 Год назад +3

    Boy oh boy seeing those old heaters does take me back to my school days - a great job done there Tom and some nervous moments with the potential flood cutting that first pipe.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the support as always Alan, there's always that moment where you wonder if you did the right thing cutting the pipe, luckily everything turned out alright on this one

  • @Plumbingbob
    @Plumbingbob Год назад +1

    Looks like you had a fun day on that job Tom. Unfortunately installers don’t expect to come back to do repairs so we end up left with the bad installs to figure out. You got it done though and that’s what counts.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the support as always mate, to be honest I'm surprised they couldn't smell that drain, it was an easy fix in the end but it seems to have done a fair bit if damage to the floor

  • @dvdallison
    @dvdallison Год назад +1

    I like the trepidation when you started to cut the iron pipe. You know it only going to be a little bit of water coming through but there is always that little doubt.....what have I missed😀😀😀
    How can anybody leave that waste pipe like that. Surely (like you did) you would put a load of water down to make sure you haven't any leaks. The standard of work form some people is getting worrying.
    Great vid as always, keep them coming👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      You never quite know with plumbing how much water you will get, there's always that moment of doubt and regret when the bucket gets full, thanks for watching as always 👍

  • @johncampbell6715
    @johncampbell6715 Год назад +1

    I like those Flamco aav they handle heat well.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      They are good valves, thanks for watching as always John

  • @Jofiplease
    @Jofiplease 18 дней назад

    I would like to see how you work how to cut in a y junction in a main drain to line up with the branch coming in.
    presently i hold fittings in the air and eyeball along the branch. i know a dude who has cut a y down to be like a boss adaptor and slides it along the main pipe to line up and then cuts the main back.
    interested to see any of your external/4in drain runs with multiple junctions
    thanks

  • @johnwaby4321
    @johnwaby4321 Год назад +1

    Well Tom you definitely got the short straw on those two jobs.
    Top marks for sorting them both out 👍👍👍👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      Thanks for the support as always John

  • @riptiz
    @riptiz Год назад +1

    Cut the pipe and remove and bang a plug in if you can temporary. Quick swap and put valve in so you can drain quickly. I think it’s better working on your own as you can only fall out with yourself. Probably sealed with boss white and hemp.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      Thanks for the support as always mate, I enjoy working on my own but it does get lonely sometimes, I think talking to the camera helps, it most likely was sealed with boss white and hemp

  • @mgbroadsterJ
    @mgbroadsterJ 9 месяцев назад +1

    You have balls . I would never touch a job like that without a mate .

  • @ashleymapes3926
    @ashleymapes3926 Год назад +2

    Snatched a cold feed this morning with mains pressure behind it as no one else would. All good fun aint it. Another good video tom

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      I've been there are few times, sometimes you just have to what you have to do, thanks for watching as always mate

  • @thomascoyne157
    @thomascoyne157 Год назад +1

    Tom has worked his magic again 😂hot fingers 😂good video Tom 👍👍👍👍👍👍🏆

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching as always mate, working with hot pipes make you move a bit faster

  • @peterdawson5115
    @peterdawson5115 Год назад +2

    Well done with that job Tom, what a pain, I was relieved when the iron pipe started moving after a touch of the hot stuff. Have a good week👍🚽

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the support as always Peter, heat generally shifts most things, failing that it would have been a bar on the end of my stilsons

    • @peterdawson5115
      @peterdawson5115 Год назад +1

      @@PlumbLikeTom been there Tom swinging on stillsons

  • @chrisholt2474
    @chrisholt2474 Год назад +1

    Hi Tom, another fantastic film there, well done for tackling that iron pipe, I have done plenty in the past but don’t do much with it now.
    That waste pipe was a mess, it didn’t take much for you to sort it out, well done another excellent job sorted by a fantastic tradesman.
    Have a great week Tom and as always take care. 👍👍👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      Thanks for the support as always Chris, the waste was a complete mess, I'm honestly not sure how they weren't complaining about the smell because it was a proper stinker, especially being in a kitchen you would have thought this would have been noticed

  • @SuperWayneyb
    @SuperWayneyb Год назад +1

    Am fitting 22 of these heaters on a job now 👍👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      They are great heaters to be fair, certainly do kick out some heat in the winter, thanks for watching as always Wayne

  • @tonymurff5234
    @tonymurff5234 Год назад +2

    Brilliant video Tom,
    You sure do take on some tuff and interesting jobs, sure makes the job all the more interesting ,
    👍👍🤜

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the support as always Tony, interesting jobs make the days go faster, I do get simple jobs but the awkward ones I think make for better videos

  • @MegaShan001
    @MegaShan001 Год назад +1

    Nothing seems to phase you Tom, another good video pal 👍🏻

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      Thanks for the support as always Shaun, there are times where I do feel phased but I always try to keep control of what I'm doing, it isn't always easy when you have water coming at you though

  • @edthelasttribe9580
    @edthelasttribe9580 Год назад +1

    Those TRV made to last 😅 , I’m glad you worked on steel , indestructible made to last , I worked a lot of them , I give you a tip on those TRV , don’t bang them just bang the body a bit around and if doesn’t work , than use small grips and push that pin in a straight angle in and repeat few times .

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      Thanks for the support as always mate, fair point with the trv pins, that one was quite stuck to be honest, iron is indestructible and certainly was made to last, unlike the carbon press stuff that seems to be being used now

  • @andyfadian
    @andyfadian Год назад +1

    Great effort getting that heater out Tom, thanks for another great video 👏👏

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

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

  • @neilwharton720
    @neilwharton720 Год назад +1

    If you’ve got a leak Tom , call a plumber 🙈👍good for the blades the water cooling makes them last longer 😱🐾🐾

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the support as always Neil, I do like getting the most of my blades

  • @chrisb4009
    @chrisb4009 Год назад +1

    Random tip, ordinary hacksaw blades (the long ones) fit recip saws and work well. Just snap them in half.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      Do they actually, my makita has the quick release which grabs the end of a standard recip blade, I will have to give it a go, thanks for watching as always Chris 👍

    • @chrisb4009
      @chrisb4009 Год назад +1

      @@PlumbLikeTom They fit the ones that release with a 1/4 turn that have a little hole drilled in them.

  • @Heatking
    @Heatking Год назад +1

    Great video Tom ❤

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the support as always Dan, it is greatly appreciated

  • @robedwards9658
    @robedwards9658 Год назад +2

    Mate is there anything you won’t try. Great content as usual.

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      Thanks for the support as always Rob, I try not to turn to much work away, every job helps pay the bills

  • @SuperWayneyb
    @SuperWayneyb Год назад +1

    🤘😎🤘

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching as always Wayne, it is greatly appreciated

  • @poorfordtransitowner1627
    @poorfordtransitowner1627 Год назад +1

    This is the perfect example of walk away

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +5

      Walking away just wears your shoes out faster, awkward jobs makes the days go faster as well, thanks for watching as always

    • @karl212
      @karl212 Год назад +1

      ​@@PlumbLikeTom.....bang on attitude tom ....

  • @joshd790
    @joshd790 Год назад +2

    Look old school holidays work always the case in the summer
    Are you self employed Tom or work for a firm?
    Great video aswell mate nee to the channel and the variety of work is great 👍

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the support Josh, I work for my families construction business

  • @colin4685
    @colin4685 Год назад +1

    Pass from me on cutting that 😂

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the support as always Colin, sometimes you just have to go for it, always try to be in control

  • @dannywilkins887
    @dannywilkins887 Год назад +1

    No job too tough for Tom💪🏻, is the blow heater going back in?

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      It probably wilo be as they have really long lead times on the dunam bush ones, you normally order them months before you need them, it probably will be due for replacement at some point in the future, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

  • @mickobyobrien2650
    @mickobyobrien2650 Год назад +1

    The water from that pipe would only go into that floor void, it'll be fine.😂

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      Close enough I guess, to be honest the smell was horrendous, the kitchen was fitted a few years ago so it's probably been like it a while, thanks for watching as always 👍

  • @brianmayne6513
    @brianmayne6513 Год назад +1

    You must have a sore head Tom. Nothing easy 😮

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      Nobody ever said it was going to be easy, thanks for watching as always Brian 👍

  • @malcolmcroll
    @malcolmcroll Год назад +1

    just take the bull by the horns -tom

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      It's normally the best way, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

  • @brianmayne6513
    @brianmayne6513 Год назад +1

    Do you ever use a grinder to cut the iron pipe?

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      I find the recip saw better, no sparks, you could use a grinder if that's all you had

  • @llamedosr7843
    @llamedosr7843 Год назад +1

    Are you a registered ball ache job contractor? Seems that way

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад +1

      I do seem to get some tricky jobs, to he honest I only film and upload the awkward ones, I do lots of easy jobs like toilets and taps but there's only so many times I can show the same thing

  • @glynstorer3269
    @glynstorer3269 Год назад +1

    Better doing commercial work

    • @PlumbLikeTom
      @PlumbLikeTom  Год назад

      It is nice to do commercial stuff, I personally like a mixture, thanks for watching as always mate