@@WeatherNut27 Plumbers work on fresh water stuff as much as waste water stuff about equal amounts. Waste side can get nasty. What he did is nothing compared to a grease trap though. Those traps have some wicked smell. It sticks to you also.
I bought a Milwaukee blade for cast iron the other day, it was 22$ for 1 blade. But, that puppy went thru 4" cast iron like it was nothing. Most of us home hacks don't have the chain cutter. That blade was worth every penny.
Nice work Stevo, those flies were loving that leak, now they're starving. I just fixed a 4x4x4 cast iron sewage fitting in my apartment house basement, it's haunted me for over 2 years; I was afraid that if I got in trouble that tenants couldn't shit or shower until I got a plumber. Fortunately, I fixed it all for about 150$ with 4" PVC from Home Depot, and 6 hours of my time. The quotes I got were in the thousands. Rents are high enough, I try to do everything myself.
Hi Steve, there is no way not to comment on this video. This has to be one of your best ones yet. Please don't ever change. Or change your content. As always you have to put some Fritz on that, a little dope, Joe Capo.
its a messy one mama. My least favorite part about plumbing has always been dealing with water in spots where you can't get stuff wet... sometimes i wish we had it as easy as electricians do where you can just flip a switch and get to work
I don't know how you did this solo...on a ladder! Steve is strong as an ox. We had similar cast iron sewer pipe job done but near ground level, no ladder required. Plumber was a ogre but still needed an apprentice.
Possibly a code thing. In some places you're not allowed to replace and change material. You have to put in the same material that you took out. Stupid as ABS and PVC would far outlast cast iron but these old plumbers stuck in the past don't want to hear that and that's why we still have to play around with inferior cast iron from time to time like we're still in the 1950's.
@@davidpattison5860 Doing things the old way when we have better technology available today does not make you a better plumber. Just means you're ignorant and stuck in the past.
That's what the Pastor told me once, LCMS. 'Somebody has to do it'. This is like fricking infrastructure video Momma! WOW! The 'gloves' guy is long gone Steve. Mayor Pete couldn't do that! ** Double snare, Cymbal crash. Pretty cool.
its the code in mass cast iron or copper drain lines in a commercial building no pvc allowed i believe it has to do with the fire department not wanting it because of the fumes it gives of if there is a fire ..
We replaced big cast drains in downtown Tampa Bank of America building with cast iron and that’s the same thing I was told about fire. People just say things before doing any research, just so they can be heard for once
@@anthonybenincasa I’ve ripped literally tons of cast out and replaced with HDPE. Yes you need to install additional hangers, expansion joints and you need to fire stop penetrations between floor and walls but it doesn’t rot and corrode internally. Yes you may need to lag it for acoustic purposes in certain areas but there are other plastic materials just as quiet as CI
In a fire pvc emmits toxic fumes , therefore, building codes will not allow pvc to be used in hospitals, schools, and other commercial buildings. Each state has different building codes.
I would have needed another man on that job. Nice repair !
I love how he doesnt get squeeved out by the shit flies or the shit smell. Is it a plumber thing? Different breed. Love it
@@WeatherNut27 Plumbers work on fresh water stuff as much as waste water stuff about equal amounts. Waste side can get nasty. What he did is nothing compared to a grease trap though. Those traps have some wicked smell. It sticks to you also.
That’s a neat tool for cutting the pipe. So easy.
old school "Rigid Ratchet Cutter", if you don't set the chain right in the right knotch you easily bound it up, BITD it was the stuff
I bought a Milwaukee blade for cast iron the other day, it was 22$ for 1 blade. But, that puppy went thru 4" cast iron like it was nothing. Most of us home hacks don't have the chain cutter. That blade was worth every penny.
Nice work Stevo, those flies were loving that leak, now they're starving. I just fixed a 4x4x4 cast iron sewage fitting in my apartment house basement, it's haunted me for over 2 years; I was afraid that if I got in trouble that tenants couldn't shit or shower until I got a plumber. Fortunately, I fixed it all for about 150$ with 4" PVC from Home Depot, and 6 hours of my time. The quotes I got were in the thousands. Rents are high enough, I try to do everything myself.
Steve Lavimoniere Top tech mama... No bullshit a real technician...
Another great fix for the kiddos Steve, your the man for the job. Remain safe and keep the videos coming 👍 ✨️ 👌💥☝️🫵💯
Steve. U r a smart Guy ,you make your own marketing and It Works a Lot , many people admire your Works greatly, ty for this Channel.
Steve you are a Beast !The way you Handeled That pipe AIN'T NO OLD MAN YOUNG BUCK
I used to use the old chain cutters when doing cast iron. Both work good. Nice job Steve
Wheeler long tong type
Hi Steve, there is no way not to comment on this video. This has to be one of your best ones yet. Please don't ever change. Or change your content. As always you have to put some Fritz on that, a little dope, Joe Capo.
Steve,
Great job, that pipe was heavy, you’re a brute for taking on that job.
“That was a sh-t show! And a leaker!”
I went to kindergarten in 1973, we didn't have graduation..... what a jyp! could have hung the tassel from my Big Wheel's handlebars 😂
Hey Steve, are you allowed to use that epoxy pipe liner stuff as opposed to a replacement?
We got a stinka!! 😂
I find it best to duct tape trash bags to end of pipe before dropping it down to prevent cramp being drop all over the place. Less clean up.
good tip
@@stevenlavimoniere you knew that you being lazy
Great work mama!!!!
One man TEAM what a legend
Great Job! 👍
Steve you have the best saying.
it's a real treat to see a pro at work . . .
I seen some floaters coming out of that pipe Steve! Dirty job for certain!
Nice work Steve!
🤣 Steven, i bet Sally's legs where heavier than that pipe. Great work!!
Just wondering even though thst was a drain line, where are the water main and meter normally located in a commercial building?
Wherever it was cheapest to put them when it was built, especially if it'll be in the way and/or impossible to get to!
@jblyon2 Sometimes ya get lucky and there's the water valve right by the boiler room in the sub basement.
its a messy one mama. My least favorite part about plumbing has always been dealing with water in spots where you can't get stuff wet... sometimes i wish we had it as easy as electricians do where you can just flip a switch and get to work
Nice job
Losen the clamps. Rotate 180°. Tighten clamps. No mess. Good for another 25 years. Thxs for the vids!
haha nice
brilliant! lol 😆
You still would have the shit smell
Only problem is the fumes escaping out the top, stinky stuff that will attract more flies. Maybe follow it up with JB Weld along the leak.
rotate an open pipe with holes right next to all the food yea great idea
Must be back graded down the line somewhere to hold that water - probably why it rotted out in that section. Shower time after that job!
I don't know how you did this solo...on a ladder! Steve is strong as an ox.
We had similar cast iron sewer pipe job done but near ground level, no ladder required. Plumber was a ogre but still needed an apprentice.
Definetly a stinka and a leaka! To bad ABS pipe couldn't be used in it's place. A code thing? Another great cleaned up job.
Possibly a code thing. In some places you're not allowed to replace and change material. You have to put in the same material that you took out.
Stupid as ABS and PVC would far outlast cast iron but these old plumbers stuck in the past don't want to hear that and that's why we still have to play around with inferior cast iron from time to time like we're still in the 1950's.
When people say what a cool old house, I see crumbling old, cast-iron pipes
Hey Steve and Miss Molly! Workin’ again ya’ll. 👍👍
i wonder if you should flush out the pipes a few times before cutting to clean them out
Amityville Horror flies. 😮
Hello Steve!
hello
Howdy Steve and Miss Molly
Nice job, Jed Clampett shout out, lol.
That's the coolest cutting-tool! No motors
Sh1t on the Corn Flakes😅
Yeah, he almost took out that corn flakes box.
Ferncos the way to go 👍
Those Flies from Hell !
It's a Crusty One Mr. GRINCH.
You need an entire body glove for that job.
Most guys would get out the mega press with 500 dollar couplings, lol. Then brag about how awesome they are. Good job Steve!!
you cant mega press cast iron pipe, but if it was a gas line you bet were charging that
Hi @seatonheating
That’s the difference between real plumbers and wanna be plumbers
Have a great day 👍👍👍
Lol do you even plumb bro ?
@@davidpattison5860 Doing things the old way when we have better technology available today does not make you a better plumber. Just means you're ignorant and stuck in the past.
@@PlumbThumbs Clearly not, if he did he'd know you can't megapress cast iron. It's only for gas pipe.
That's what the Pastor told me once, LCMS. 'Somebody has to do it'. This is like fricking infrastructure video Momma! WOW! The 'gloves' guy is long gone Steve. Mayor Pete couldn't do that! ** Double snare, Cymbal crash. Pretty cool.
Forget the gloves you need an entire rubber suit and face shield
I swear I saw doody coming out of that old cast iron pipe when it was draining
Can’t believe you guys still put that shit back in
its the code in mass cast iron or copper drain lines in a commercial building no pvc allowed i believe it has to do with the fire department not wanting it because of the fumes it gives of if there is a fire ..
@@stevenlavimonieremakes sense to me! 👍🏻
We replaced big cast drains in downtown Tampa Bank of America building with cast iron and that’s the same thing I was told about fire.
People just say things before doing any research, just so they can be heard for once
@@stevenlavimoniere You are correct Sir!
@@anthonybenincasa I’ve ripped literally tons of cast out and replaced with HDPE. Yes you need to install additional hangers, expansion joints and you need to fire stop penetrations between floor and walls but it doesn’t rot and corrode internally. Yes you may need to lag it for acoustic purposes in certain areas but there are other plastic materials just as quiet as CI
The corn flakes aren´t gonna be kosher anymore mama.
Finger linking good, steve. I still can't figure out why you wear gloves.
Dookie Flys steve
why not replace it with PVC?
Steve saved the kid's graduation..
why do you wear gloves i cant figure it out
Aint rocket science mama
What a big mess but good job
Holy mackerels! Did you see all the sh!t flies?? I can taste this now 😮
That pipe is actually light, it's just as we age and get older this stuff gets heavier, LOL.
Shit flies from hell
At least you didn't have any golden nuggets coming down the drain at you
A bunch of sewer flies flew out of the pipe.
So ya wanna be a plumber, this is why I wear gloves.. LOL
Surprised you took that job
hate those drain flies
Why the hell would you wear gloves? 😂
You could hang a bucket before you make the cut
Why do you wear gloves? I can never figure it out!😄
Lord of the flies Steve, What s Shit show!!
Hey Steve, why do you wear gloves???? 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
I thought you would have used PVC
Plumbers have the toughest shit jobs, electricians not so much. Nothing worse than dealing with shit pipes and crawling through dirt.
this is the perfect situation for using propress
Why use cast-iron to replace it? Why not replace the cast-iron with PVC?
In a fire pvc emmits toxic fumes , therefore, building codes will not allow pvc to be used in hospitals, schools, and other commercial buildings.
Each state has different building codes.
13:37 and then I can Jed Clampit. I see what you did there.
Two man job Heavy S*%THad to help my dad do "Cast Iron"Had the same cutter just sold it to a Plumber!
DIABLO RECIPROCATING SAW BLADES for cast iron cit cast like butter
Why not replace with ABS or PVC and not have to do it again in 20 years!
Turd Flies *_and_* Dog Peter Gnats! 🪰😄
Good ol' Jed Clampett
oh my ,, at 320 I was feeling for you, oh my...... I would need a full body haz mat suit and respirator for that, gloves are not enough.
You worked for your money on this one 😂
we have a leaker
you worked for that dollar !!
Why do plumbers always get the shit jobs good job steve
😂😂😂
Why did you not replace this cast iron crap with PVC? Is cast iron code there? I’m not questioning your work, I’m just curios.
In MA. Code requires cast iron in commercial buildings.
That’s a two man job
ya me and my dog
@@stevenlavimoniere good team when Molly decides to go to work
you could hurt yourself there my friend! you need to hire a helper on jobs like this !! jus saying
Why would you wear gloves???????
2nd.
Anyone for Cornflakes?
He needs a box of those after that job for breakfast tomorrow! 😂
@@ClickinChicken maybe loose a few pounds too
I'm surprised you don't have a bunch of rubber expansion plugs to put in those pipes so you don't have to make any more of a mess than nessisary 🤢🤮🤮
So you wanna be a plumba?
No wonder why you wear gloves. 😆
video on why you do not wound to be a plumper, tell you make out the bill.
I’m first