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  • Here are the BEST plumbing tricks when working with copper pipe ever. These tricks took me almost a DECADE to learn and I am giving them all to you, enjoy!
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  • @Got2Learn
    @Got2Learn  4 года назад +41

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    • @footballfreak3902
      @footballfreak3902 4 года назад +3

      @ 87

    • @mastermat630
      @mastermat630 4 года назад +3

      oh yeah quebec !

    • @cassidydazzo2534
      @cassidydazzo2534 4 года назад +1

      Hey what do you think of all the new Plumbing tools that Milwaukee's coming out with would you recommend any of those or have you tried any?

    • @canucanoe2861
      @canucanoe2861 4 года назад +1

      A burr can lead to a pinhole in the pipe? WTF are you talking about? The reason to ream the inside of your cut is to maximize flow by keeping friction losses at a minimum. After hearing that, I stopped watching.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +4

      Watch the animation, it shows how the burr creates a pinhole in time ;)

  • @libenasukro
    @libenasukro 4 года назад +499

    I have nothing to do with plumbing, but I watched the entire video. Why? Because of the presentation. He gets directly to the point, he is clear and concise. There is none of the blah blah blah in front of the camera and endless self-promotion. Very professional job. Congrats and thanks!

    • @martinsmith2600
      @martinsmith2600 4 года назад +9

      But what the fook is soddering?

    • @insane6142
      @insane6142 4 года назад +9

      Martin Smith it’s like melting metal onto a pipe to like glue them together

    • @martinsmith2600
      @martinsmith2600 4 года назад +4

      @@insane6142 I know what soldering is.

    • @johnaverick7468
      @johnaverick7468 4 года назад +2

      Same here

    • @PatWilsonInfo
      @PatWilsonInfo 4 года назад +4

      I did the exact same thing. I bet many bad plumbers do not de-burr cut pipes.

  • @10laws2liveby
    @10laws2liveby 4 года назад +86

    Great tips, I'm a retired plumbing contractor and this video has really good tips in it. Highly recommend it. Takes years to find out some of the stuff given here.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +3

      Thx @thomas bacon I really appreciate your comment, I sure hope this will help other people as well!

    • @buster5211
      @buster5211 4 года назад +5

      dido...Great job my brotha!!!!!!!!!!

    • @richardchilds6754
      @richardchilds6754 4 года назад +4

      I wish some of my teachers taught some of these in training. I learned most the hard way over year's of practice

    • @memezilla4370
      @memezilla4370 3 года назад +1

      @karel bellic not really needed unless cheap fittings and lack of solder, but on larger fittings (1 1/2+) never hurts

    • @davidcrawford6505
      @davidcrawford6505 3 года назад +3

      Agreed. I learned these the hard way over many years.

  • @karmicmessenger
    @karmicmessenger 3 года назад +14

    The wrench tip is priceless; gonna be a big help, thanks.

  • @matthewjohnston3195
    @matthewjohnston3195 Год назад +3

    My uncle showed me the bread trick over 60 years ago when I was about 10. I used it years later and it worked perfectly.

    • @graciemiller9596
      @graciemiller9596 22 дня назад +1

      Same here, my dad showed me that also I never forgot it.50 years ago.

  • @Bob-Whiting
    @Bob-Whiting 3 года назад +4

    I'm 61 now, and those were some of the best tricks ever. Especially the final one about heating the inside! Very tricky indeed. Thanks so much for this video. It will help many I'm very sure.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  3 года назад +1

      You are most welcome Robert! 🤗

  • @jeeptrucklover72
    @jeeptrucklover72 3 года назад +4

    Wow! In all of my years, and I’m 68, I’ve never seen such a great video on tips about plumbing until I seen this one! I’m not a plumber, more of a DIYer. Even when I was a carpenter, I never knew what to do when it came to plumbing. So just by watching others, I got a idea of how it was done.Now, I’m not afraid to take on other plumbing jobs around the house. Great video and tips!!!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  3 года назад

      Thank you so much Malcolm, comments like yours are what keep me going, have a great day sir!

  • @ChristianConservativ
    @ChristianConservativ 3 года назад +1

    I am 47 y/o and have been DIY plumbing for years. I still love your videos and learn something everytime. Thanks for posting.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  3 года назад

      That is awesome, always love hearing that!

  • @MrSteeJans
    @MrSteeJans 4 года назад +24

    Some great tips! Great camera work as well.
    One comment: my understanding is you should never use the torch to melt the solder (whether intentional, or accidentally). In other words, the torch flame should never touch the solder. The joint is properly heated when the joint itself is what melts the solder. Solder has a much lower melting point than copper. If you allow the torch flame to touch the solder, then it is very possible, in fact probable that the metal will not be hot enough to adequately bond to the solder, and you will wind up with a 'cold' solder joint.
    Consequently, I always pull the torch away from the joint before bringing the solder into contact with the joint.

  • @richmac918
    @richmac918 4 года назад +5

    I've done a LOT of copper soldering in my day and I've run into many of these issues. These are great tips to follow. Wish this video had been around years ago. These suggestions are simple to do and will make my life much easier. Keep them coming.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thanks so much for commenting Rich, really appreciate it ;)

    • @richmac918
      @richmac918 4 года назад +1

      No problem. These were all great suggestions and I'm always looking for ways to make things go better or quicker. Keep them coming, really appreciate it

  • @birdlady2725
    @birdlady2725 2 года назад +5

    Your info should be used for voc tech students learning. It is astounding how much these attention to details will minimize frustrating repairs later. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Peace.

  • @tolydukhovny682
    @tolydukhovny682 11 месяцев назад +1

    an excellent collection of life hacks! the whole speech is presented in the standard english -- easy to listen to.
    thank you very much for the video.

  • @anselmleitner4209
    @anselmleitner4209 2 года назад +1

    Your videos have inspired me many times! the trick with the white bread made soldering many times easier for me! Thanks!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  2 года назад

      You are so welcome!!

  • @fitter5423
    @fitter5423 4 года назад +5

    I’m a union sprinklerfitter by trade so we don’t do much copper except for sensing lines, mri rooms, and domestic backflows. I’ve def used your tricks with copper in the field. Saved me in a pinch a few times. Keep up the good work.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Sweet, so cool to hear...pleaseshare the vid if you can, I am sure a lot of your friends would like it too ;)

  • @jandcmotorwerkz5097
    @jandcmotorwerkz5097 4 года назад +9

    im a mechanic and not a plumber. I was absolutely riveted by this entire video. the only trick i new was the bread plug thing. Respect to plumbers and all other tradesmen i pretend to be when working on my own house.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      Not too many humble people like you, this channel needs more like you buddy @JandC Motorwerkz

  • @sheltermutts4185
    @sheltermutts4185 3 года назад +1

    Really helped me as a homeowner with a project I can’t get a real plumber for. I’m in a very rural area of Montana so like it or not, I am usually the plumber, electrician, carpenter, painter, mechanic, and gardener. I am very grateful for folks like you! Thank you, Thank you!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  3 года назад

      Glad I could help!!!

  • @jgeorg
    @jgeorg 9 месяцев назад +1

    Super tips. For #23, I learned from an older plumber to use a straw and just blow out the residual water. Just need a drinking straw! So easy to do!

  • @ifell3
    @ifell3 3 года назад +80

    The bonus tip has to be the Teflon tape around the end of a pencil, how many of us have tried to break it off then feed it around manually!!

    • @helookalikaman79
      @helookalikaman79 3 года назад +6

      yeah it is annoying... I will definitely use the pencil tip

    • @schmingusss
      @schmingusss 3 года назад +3

      I don't get it. Wrap the teflon around a pencil first?

    • @ifell3
      @ifell3 3 года назад +2

      @@schmingusss yes, because it never stays on and straight if you break a bit off. Try it.

    • @thomream1888
      @thomream1888 3 года назад +5

      @@ifell3 and makes it easier to get back into small corners like the video showed. It really works.

    • @jasonstarr6419
      @jasonstarr6419 3 года назад +3

      aw, man. wish i had remembered THIS tip today, as I gnarled and shredded teflon tape in a too small area :(

  • @munsters2
    @munsters2 4 года назад +3

    Very good tips and clearly spoken with no rickety-rack music. Thank you.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thx @Munsters2, really appreciate your comment, if you can share it that would be very nice of you ;)

    • @fvrrljr
      @fvrrljr 4 года назад

      tips hat...

  • @darkbyte2005
    @darkbyte2005 3 года назад +1

    Bread trick... That is a new one... Thanks for sharing 25 tricks

  • @benjaminschimpf421
    @benjaminschimpf421 2 года назад +1

    It’s one thing to do good work, it’s another to show someone else how to do good work. I also love that you make plumbing beautiful. Very well done.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Benjamen!!!

  • @AlexanderMunro
    @AlexanderMunro 4 года назад +7

    The Quebec license plate was the confirmation I needed in assuming that you're Canadian -- thank you for the tips and tricks.

  • @brmelectric
    @brmelectric 4 года назад +4

    I am a retired Electrician. Loved this video. I watched the whole thing, ha. Good stuff.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thx @brian moore, really appreciate your comment, if you can share it that would be very nice of you ;)

  • @gregorykazian804
    @gregorykazian804 4 года назад +2

    I'm 45 years in HVAC commercial your tips are so awesome wish I knew some of these tips "Back in the day" Thanks for such a great video, all points very well explained.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thx @gregory kazian, really appreciate your comment, you don't have to but if you can share it, that would be very nice of you ;)

  • @kadetsx
    @kadetsx Год назад +1

    Great video saved me from cutting pipe. I accidentally pressed with grippers too strong and bended it .Thank you for your video.

  • @simulatorman
    @simulatorman 4 года назад +15

    The tape measure hack is awesome.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      Yeah so useful @John Evans

  • @kalleklp7291
    @kalleklp7291 3 года назад +17

    Another trick for those who haven't expensive heat sink paste. A lump of clay around the pipe does it for an excellent heat barrier when soldering close to another solder joint (risk of unsoldering or making it leak).
    Old school guys also use a wet rag to wrap around the joint that is to be protected, clay works a lot better though as it sticks directly to the pipe and can easily be removed and reused again.

    • @jordansantanen4144
      @jordansantanen4144 3 года назад +3

      YES! Thanks for sharing. I've never thought of putting a wet wrag around the joint that needs protecting. I've always just tried to use as little heat as possible so I can heat the specific joint and not another

    • @bestmandodad3850
      @bestmandodad3850 3 месяца назад

      WetRag Paste

    • @andrewk6008
      @andrewk6008 3 месяца назад

      does plumber's putty work instead of clay?

    • @kalleklp7291
      @kalleklp7291 3 месяца назад

      @@andrewk6008 I haven't tried it but I'd be worried about the heat and how it would affect the plumbing putty.

  • @phylbiggs123
    @phylbiggs123 Год назад +1

    Absolutely the best, most informative plumbing / soldering hacks video out there. Succinct and to the point. Clearly spoken without any unnecessary dribble (unlike my comment). Most I already knew or had similar tricks... but aluminum plate!, and indirect heating the inside of the pipe!! Cool .
    Cant say it loud enough. Have a stay bottle with you always!!!!! It will someday ( if you work in old dusty houses) save your job, the house, and possibly a life... Wet It First! SOAK IT!!
    loved the video. Nicely done!

  • @kimokahikolekalihi
    @kimokahikolekalihi 4 месяца назад +1

    Man, this video is gold. So many great tips. Thanks

  • @motsy15
    @motsy15 3 года назад +10

    How there can be dislikes to this video is a mystery. These are great tips that take years to learn and acquire. Short and to the point. Great video!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  3 года назад +1

      Haters 😁

    • @daveabbott3747
      @daveabbott3747 2 года назад +2

      They are probably from electricians! LOL

    • @andrewc7927
      @andrewc7927 2 года назад +1

      @@Got2Learn you told people to spray water on drywall. NEVER put water on drywall. Firstly it can grow mold. Secondly, it starts to ruin the structural integrity. If they hang a picture there later or have a minor leak the drywall is way more likely to sag or crumble.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  2 года назад

      Not on the drywall, the wood, drywall is fire proof ;)

  • @MajorCaliber
    @MajorCaliber 3 года назад +13

    Another great flame shield/protector is a piece of fiber-cement (e.g. Hardie-Plank) siding. It's basically a 1/4" thick slab of concrete that's much lighter and tougher (crack-resistant) than concrete, due to the fiber content. Flame barely marks it.

  • @rafaelali9925
    @rafaelali9925 Год назад +1

    Great vid, who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks! I've been plumbing for 20 years, but I must say this vid has been very refreshing. 23 was classic hehe.

  • @garethjones1956
    @garethjones1956 Год назад

    Thank you so much for the time an effort that you put into making this video.
    I know nothing about plumbing but after watching the clip helped me out so much.
    Thank you.

  • @fuyu5979
    @fuyu5979 4 года назад +3

    As a beginner, excellent video: tricks to soldering copper pipes that I can utilize. It really looks like it will work effectively. Thanks

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      Thx @Fu Yu, really appreciate your comment, if you can share it that would be very nice of you ;)

  • @davidg5629
    @davidg5629 4 года назад +21

    No. 25 was genius. Thanks, I'll use that next time.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +3

      Thx @david g, really appreciate your comment, if you can share it that would be very nice of you ;)

    • @rajanajm5325
      @rajanajm5325 4 года назад +2

      Yeah 25 is a new one for me...good to know this aswell 👊

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      Awesome ;)

  • @gijsqwerasdf
    @gijsqwerasdf Год назад +1

    Love the look of soldered copper. Thanks for the tips!

  • @550park6
    @550park6 4 года назад +2

    Great job! I should have watched the whole video before of mentioning the white bread. I've been doing plumbing for 35 years and you sir are a good plumber!!!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thanks so much 550, really appreciate it ;)

  • @annunacky4463
    @annunacky4463 3 года назад +23

    And if soldering a faucet onto a pipe, open the faucet so steam pressure doesnt blow out the solder. A little Home Depot lady told me that after a couple failed attempts. Pre-internet days...

  • @guidosarducci3047
    @guidosarducci3047 4 года назад +12

    The most useful "How To" video I've ever come across. Thank you I Subscribed & liked

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +2

      Thx @Guido Sarducci, really appreciate your comment, if you can share it that would be very nice of you ;)

  • @tig376
    @tig376 4 года назад +2

    I'm an industrial pipeworker. I like the soldering by heating the inside - cool trick. I sometimes use some old bathroom wall tiles for heat shields at home! Nice video. ☺ 💪.

  • @TheBen1114
    @TheBen1114 2 года назад +1

    thanks for taking the time to show this, just goes to show that you can teach an old dog new tricks

  • @billharris6886
    @billharris6886 4 года назад +14

    Thanks Got2Learn for all the time and frustration saving tips. I did want to point out one important danger however. NEVER use high heat around Teflon. Teflon generates a deadly gas when heated above 200 degrees Celsius/392 Farenheit that damages the lungs. If you are soldering in a confined space, it could be deadly.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      My pleasure Bill! Good to know about the teflon, I had no clue!!

    • @billharris6886
      @billharris6886 4 года назад +4

      @@Got2Learn This hazard is not well known. I first discovered it while working with aircraft wiring specs about 10 years ago. The government has been trying to remove Teflon from anywhere it is used in airplanes. On the other hand, they allow Teflon to be used on frying pans; go figure. I don't know if anyone has been affected by Teflon frying pans but, I do know it has killed pet birds, who have more sensitive lungs than people, which is why birds have been used in the past with mining as a gas detector.

    • @lideadhead
      @lideadhead 4 года назад +2

      Another way to check is if your pet bird is laying at the bottom of it's cage not breathing

  • @MrGuvEuroman
    @MrGuvEuroman 3 года назад +3

    Loved the paint removal and heating inside the pipe.

  • @joedugas9462
    @joedugas9462 4 года назад +1

    plumbing for 30yrs.....that measuring tape trick was awesome!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      It is, ain't it ?! ;) thanks Joe :£

    • @joedugas9462
      @joedugas9462 4 года назад +1

      @@Got2Learn Ive been tying pipe with chunks of solder or cutting pipe using it as stands... you missed one...#1 cause of leaks is touching or bumping the copper before its cool. And never put your torch away until you test for leaks... If you do ...you will have a leak!..... Great video!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      ;)

  • @angryslug1957
    @angryslug1957 Год назад

    WOW, WOW, WOW ! I have a 3/4 copper service going into the cement foundation and the dry / wet cycles of south Texas have bent the copper line next to the cement resulting in a pin hole. after knocking the cement out of the way I used your genius method of making the pipe round once more and IT WORKED ! Thank you so much. I really didn't want to dig deeper into the foundation than I needed for fear of hitting the pipe with the chisel.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  Год назад

      Love hearing this, glad it worked out for you!!!

  • @Toolmamon
    @Toolmamon 4 года назад +4

    Great tips! My dad taught me most of these! Great to see new ones! The bread one is a classic!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thx @Jay Me, really appreciate your comment, you don't have to but if you can share it, that would be very nice of you ;)

  • @tjam4229
    @tjam4229 4 года назад +10

    at 5:15, good tip, but to make it even better, PRE-ADJUST the jaws of the wrench ON AN AREA OF THE PIPE THAT HAS PERFECT SHAPE. This will set the wrench at the exact size needed before trying to fix the damaged pipe. Thanks for the other tips!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Yes, you must do that for it to work, thx a lot buddy @t jam

  • @plumbercollector
    @plumbercollector 2 года назад +1

    In 50 yrs of plumbing, I never had a joint crack after using a wet rag on it to cool it. I did like the license plate trick!

  • @jonrobot1731
    @jonrobot1731 2 года назад +1

    Coming from master plumber.
    Always remember to Solder joints starting from bottom to top.

  • @tony690
    @tony690 4 года назад +5

    Great video. I'd like to add a tip for no. 25. When re-heating previously soldered joints, flux the soldered area to prevent the bond from failing if the solder re-melts.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Awesome tip, thx a bunch @tony luna!!!

  • @endoskeleton99
    @endoskeleton99 4 года назад +4

    Awesome video! Lots of great tips for plumbing with copper. Thanks!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thx @terry conroy, really appreciate your comment, if you can share it that would be very nice of you ;)

  • @paulwilliams6753
    @paulwilliams6753 4 года назад +1

    Excellent TIPS!
    Thank You very much!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      My pleasure Paul, thanks for the nice comment!

  • @RoyCampanella44
    @RoyCampanella44 Год назад +1

    I came to confirm the adjustable wrecnh trick to make out-of-round copper round again (#14). Enjoyed the rest. This is a must-have list for beginners! Thank you.

  • @Skorlang
    @Skorlang 4 года назад +13

    Heating the inside of the fitting works great on drop ear 90's for shower arms as well.

  • @ZENO357
    @ZENO357 4 года назад +7

    Even if I never use these tips for plumbing I'm still learning something - how to be efficient in my communications. These videos are so concise and clear everyone else posting video should watch and learn.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      Wow, thank you so much William, you've made my day :)

  • @blessedwithchallenges9917
    @blessedwithchallenges9917 Год назад +2

    That was great! I just soldered my union by accidentally getting solder on the nut and pipe... wish I'd have known about the Teflon tape idea.

  • @The_Cobalt_Lair
    @The_Cobalt_Lair Год назад +1

    I’ve done My share of soldering pipe & fittings as well as a lot of other peoples’ shares. The tape measure technique is one I wish I’d thought of back in the day before I retired from the HVAC trade.
    Wrapping the teflon tape from the outer toward the inner fitting threads is more effective than wrapping from the inner toward outer fitting threads because the first 2 threads make the seal on threaded joints.

  • @briananderson7212
    @briananderson7212 4 года назад +3

    I recently was hired as a maintenance mechanic. Part of my job description is small plumbing jobs. The tricks you showed in this video are great info to know! Keep up the great work!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Wow, good job buddy. Yes, I have so many more helpful videos, have you seen them yet?

  • @1stFlyingeagle
    @1stFlyingeagle 4 года назад +14

    Good tips. Some I knew and others like heating the inside of the pipe is a new idea.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thanks Robert, please share if you can, it helps the channel out a lot :)

    • @chriscole2550
      @chriscole2550 3 года назад

      Heating the inside of the pipe is a new one to me too. I feel dumb not having thought of it.

  • @spymasterjr7185
    @spymasterjr7185 4 года назад +1

    some of those are really handy tips, thanx for sharing. I loved the "bread to stop water" and empty the pipe with a spraybottle nozzle. I work as an installer for over 30 years and never heard of these 2........you are never to old to learn.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      Thx @Spymaster jr, really appreciate your comment, if you can share it that would be very nice of you ;)

    • @stephenkern6523
      @stephenkern6523 4 года назад

      let me guess you stuck your finger in it real quick or the bottom of your shirt. at least thats what ive always done when opening the lowest knob wouldent work.

  • @deanguando1335
    @deanguando1335 2 года назад +1

    Short, sweet, and to the point.

  • @canucanoe2861
    @canucanoe2861 4 года назад +3

    I am a 30 year plumber and I regularly used a spray bottle to cool fittings that I just soldered. When the solder solidifies, it dulls up and you can safely spray it with water. I always kept a spray bottle handy to wet down dry wood surfaces before soldering. It was also good for putting out minor fires. LOL
    Also, using your tape measure to hold up a fitting on a vertical solder joint is a sure way to ruin it by having solder and/or acid flux drip onto it. To keep the pipe from falling out, just crimp the fitting with the pipe in it and spin the pipe 90 degrees. It won't slip out unless you crimp it poorly.

    • @bobbybird9433
      @bobbybird9433 4 года назад

      You were probably crap at plumbing

    • @Skorlang
      @Skorlang 4 года назад +2

      Rapid cooling with the water causes the solder to crystalize, then crack.

    • @tristanbarron7976
      @tristanbarron7976 4 года назад +1

      I'm against doing anything that will malform the fitting when soldering. Creating gaping is not a good idea just more space to fill with solder and more chance of leaks

  • @liam.4454
    @liam.4454 4 года назад +5

    This guy is really good, he makes me feel like I want to be a plumber

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      You can be whatever you want :)

  • @lizwolter6306
    @lizwolter6306 4 года назад +1

    Great Vid. As a DYI'er I was taught the white bread trick by an old guy working at a hardware store in Chicago. Worked great. Tons of useful info, especially liked the license plate hack.

  • @gilbertgrape1092
    @gilbertgrape1092 4 года назад +1

    32yrs in the trade so I knew most of them but will say #21, 24 and 25 were new and very good tips...Thanks

  • @bigviper64
    @bigviper64 4 года назад +3

    INCREDIBLE Tips! Sure wish I had seen this 20 years ago...I had a neighbor who was an Engineer who tried to teach me how easy it was to solder Copper tubing (my hot water heater was the issue). so, I bought a bunch o copper fittings and some Mep gas (per his recommendations) andI tried a couple of times on my Bench Vice...I was so afraid of doing something wrong, I never did do any more practicing.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! If you want, I have a video on "how to solder copper pipe", i'll leave the link right here: #1- ruclips.net/video/xJodDBC5AwY/видео.html #2- ruclips.net/video/JyVbjDsric4/видео.html

  • @davidstanden480
    @davidstanden480 3 года назад +3

    Great tips. thanks so much. Now, if I can just remember them when I'm on the job!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  3 года назад +1

      You are so welcome!

    • @kenthepen4857
      @kenthepen4857 3 года назад

      If I was 'on the job' I wouldn't be thinking about soldering !

  • @DIMTips
    @DIMTips 3 года назад +1

    These tricks have saved me so many times

  • @user-ds9mx30j6a
    @user-ds9mx30j6a 3 года назад +2

    The indirect heating trick is something I forgot. Thank you for the reminder!

  • @tfm1449
    @tfm1449 4 года назад +4

    I have watched a lot of copper soldering videos. BTW, this one is very good, done well. There is one term I have yet to hear anyone mention. And that is capillary action. When applying the solder, the solder wants to travel in the direction of the heat source. So, once the solder starts to flow, you wants to keep your heat source in the direction you wants the solder to flow to.
    For example, when soldering a T fitting in place. Leave the heat source in the middle after the solder flows. All 3 sides will be pulled into the joint all at once.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Very good point, thanks for pitching in @Tom Smith!!!

  • @plumbingmadeeasy1789
    @plumbingmadeeasy1789 4 года назад +3

    some great tricks here, I love saving time, money and helping others learn too

  • @SantaNMS
    @SantaNMS 3 года назад +1

    Hi, Got2Learn! I really like your videos! You are an excellent teacher! I like the way you present plumbing. You are very thorough in your explanations. I work in property management and have needed to solder a pipe or two in my day and I always go to your channel for tips and advice. Thank you for the excellent work! Please keep the great videos coming!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  3 года назад

      Wow, thank you so much for this beautiful comment, cheers Steve!!! 😇

  • @hectorquintana5219
    @hectorquintana5219 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for your various tutorials!
    The title fits:
    Got 2 Learn
    The way you present the information and explain what is being done and why is just Outstanding!
    Thank you again!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  3 года назад

      You are most welcome, please share if you can, it helps the channel tremendously ✌✌

  • @keithtanner2806
    @keithtanner2806 4 года назад +13

    I like tip 25, one I had not come across before. 👍

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      Thx @keith tanner, really appreciate your comment, if you can share it that would be very nice of you ;)

  • @pbrown6097
    @pbrown6097 4 года назад +6

    Great Video, I learned a lot!! Also the Video quality was great along with the great Audio! I could understand everything clearly.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Good to hear, thanks a lot P Brown ;)

  • @JDnBeastlet
    @JDnBeastlet 4 года назад +2

    Excellent video and very well presented. This stands above the usual class of 'best ever' videos that seem to be everywhere. Thank you.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thx @grosbeak, really appreciate your comment, you don't have to but if you can share it, that would be very nice of you ;)

  • @crazy4milsurps
    @crazy4milsurps 4 года назад +1

    I always found new plumbing fun and these tips and tricks make it even better !!! Thank you !

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thank you so much @crazy4milsurps, please share if you can :)

  • @stevenmilburn5173
    @stevenmilburn5173 4 года назад +3

    This is great info, love your channel. Keep up the outstanding work.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much!!!

  • @jdog4534
    @jdog4534 4 года назад +7

    When soldering, always heat the pipe then draw it into the fitting. Especially when soldering those vertical up joints. But do the oval crush trick and give the pipe a ¼ twist. That will keep it from dropping out. When pipe is heated first, it swells up in the fitting.
    There are a few more things I wanted to add but I gotta watch the video again to remind me so ill edit this later.
    Congrats on another sharp and informative video. I always enjoy your videos. Keep cranking them out and I'll keep watching and commenting..

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thanks so much dog ;)

  • @markobrien690
    @markobrien690 3 года назад +2

    This is from fire sprinkler fitting, but might cross over to any project that calls for a lot of cuts with a hole saw.
    I was on a big job at an assisted living facility with engineered trusses.
    I was running 4" Victaulic and had a piece of plywood that formed part of the truss to go through every 6'.
    We spend way too much time digging the plugs out of the hole saws.
    My work was hidden above the ceiling so I began stopping the cut at the last second.
    I smashed the plug out with my hammer and never let it get in the saw body to begin with.
    I was making dozens of holes and this saved a lot of time.

  • @DrTTolentino
    @DrTTolentino 4 года назад +2

    'Got2Learn', this video is VERY good. You're loud enough to hear. You enunciate so we can tell what you're saying. You say exactly what you mean. Your camera angles are excellent. Your camera angles are excellent so that we can actually see what you're talking about. You're very good at this... So, thank you.... ---- Now, on a personal note... NOW YOU TELL ME ALL THIS? NOW?!?! Where were you when I needed you, man!!! I didn't know anything about plumbing! It was cold! It was late! I was tired and frustrated... and you could have made my life easier back then.... Although, given the fact that we don't know each other and you might not even have been born back then, I'm inclined to forgive you.... This one time. :-)

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Such a cool comment! I get a lot of good comments, but this one is different. I sure wish I could of helped when it was the time, sorry for that but I hope the videos compensate now :) Thank you so much for your comment Doc T, it fuels me to continue doing what I do :)

  • @tgguadarrama
    @tgguadarrama 4 года назад +3

    Great!!! I will take your advice

  • @DannyB-cs9vx
    @DannyB-cs9vx 4 года назад +47

    First heat the inside tube. It will expand and push out excessive flux, then heat both inside and outside tube/ fitting.
    When applying solder, bend the end of the solder over to the length of the diameter of the tubing being soldered. It will be easy to tell when you have used the right amount.
    Apply the solder to the opposite side that the flame is on. You want the metal to melt the solder, not the flame.

    • @vincentmarzano
      @vincentmarzano 4 года назад +1

      So Id have to use 4" of solder for 4" copper
      🤔

    • @timbucktwo9040
      @timbucktwo9040 3 года назад +8

      @@vincentmarzano do you really solder 4" copper pipe?

    • @classic287
      @classic287 3 года назад

      Tim Bucktwo, 😂

    • @alleycat1084
      @alleycat1084 2 года назад

      That would be silver solder (brazing).

    • @DannyB-cs9vx
      @DannyB-cs9vx 2 года назад

      @@alleycat1084 Silver soldering is a much higher temperature process. A propane torch has a hard time getting the tube or pipe hot enough unless it is very small, (like 1/4").

  • @MrKnutriis
    @MrKnutriis 4 года назад +1

    This is great! Especially the last trick was something I would never have thought of - and I do work around old funky stuff often.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thanks so much for your kinda comment @Knut riis, if you can share the video, that would be very nice of you :)

    • @MrKnutriis
      @MrKnutriis 4 года назад +1

      @@Got2Learn I have subscribed and I will share it. I'll share with you that I think your videos are so good - you can break it up into 5 videos. 5 tips each.

  • @Greenmachine305
    @Greenmachine305 2 года назад +1

    Good lord, this was awesome. Gonna use these tips! Thanks!

  • @stanhafers2462
    @stanhafers2462 4 года назад +6

    Been in the field for a long time (50 some odd yrs) and have used many of these apps. I wish this video was around when I started out.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      That's nice of you, here's your chance to get it out there for the younger guys ;)

  • @randalrobinson3424
    @randalrobinson3424 4 года назад +4

    Wow! A "tips and tricks" video that actually contains useful information. Thanks

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      My pleasure Randal, please share if you can ;)

  • @markgabello58
    @markgabello58 2 года назад +1

    I like your videos good job I'm not a plumber but I'm learning something

  • @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys
    @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys 4 года назад +1

    Thanks again and I added this one to my How To playlists~!! Love the white bread trick~!!

  • @Viper6-MotoVlogger
    @Viper6-MotoVlogger 4 года назад +4

    Great tips as always. I must have used at least 70% of those tips during renovations 👍

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Awesome, good to know...like always Viper6, please share for me, you guys are awesome man ;)

    • @Viper6-MotoVlogger
      @Viper6-MotoVlogger 4 года назад

      Got2Learn let me go share right now!

  • @1ralton1
    @1ralton1 2 года назад +6

    My two favourites tips in the video were 1). Using the adjustable spanner (wrench) to make the pipe round again and 2) was using a pencil to apply PTFE tape neatly around thread when close up to a wall. Even though this was only shown inadvertently. None the less I'll be using this in future. Thanks!

  • @marklabelle7371
    @marklabelle7371 4 года назад +2

    13 yr AC, And I never thought about the spray bottle. Genius! Thank you

  • @jamesallen6007
    @jamesallen6007 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant, many thanks.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  3 года назад

      You are most welcome James 😇😇😇

  • @sambam6199
    @sambam6199 4 года назад +5

    I’m a uk plumber and have long term experience. Never ever thought to use a tape measure like that. Used to cut lengths of pipe to prop other bits up. Brilliant

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thx @sam bam, really appreciate your comment, you don't have to but if you can share it, that would be very nice of you ;)

    • @TheYetty84
      @TheYetty84 4 года назад +2

      Sam Bam same here I never even thought to use the tape measure

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      Now you know :)

  • @mycc1694
    @mycc1694 4 года назад +3

    Nice video. I'm a plumber's apprentice and I'm always looking to learn new things thanks for sharing

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Awesome, please share if you can my man ;)

  • @albertwashingtonjr2089
    @albertwashingtonjr2089 2 года назад +1

    Love the re-rounding the pipe trick! Lots of good points and tips. Well done!

  • @michaelganzer3684
    @michaelganzer3684 3 года назад +1

    After 11 of your videos I feel so well prepared to soldering something. If only that was what I had to do‽ But wait, my garden plot surely needs a new copper pipe somewhere. Probably. Maybe. Dang, have to think about it. I really do appreciate your on-the-point-explanations and I'm all set for the moment that I need your advices! Keep on doing your great videos. Thanks!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  3 года назад

      Wowwwww hope it works!! 🤘🤘🤘

  • @arturgukasi8730
    @arturgukasi8730 4 года назад +5

    Always great videos man! Real Plumbers support you!!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +2

      Thx so much Artur, don't forget to share, it's so important ;)

  • @imwatching2901
    @imwatching2901 4 года назад +13

    Them are pretty cool hacks and useful

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад +1

      ;) thx jump you the best

  • @michaelbrock3374
    @michaelbrock3374 4 года назад +1

    Excellent plumbing tricks. Smart and clever items. These will make it safer, faster, and higher quality work. Well done.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  4 года назад

      Thx @Michael Brock, I really appreciate your comment, I sure hope this will help other people as well!