You are the best man! I found you a few weeks ago when we had no heat on our boiler. You helped me trace the problem and fix it. The weird part now is, I keep watching your videos?
Soooo, you seem like one of the more knowledgeable people online with steam boilers buuuut I gotta comment on the chit chat between... No time for that. I'm trying to get my boiler running efficiently. Life moves fast and most people need to move into the next thing ASAP. Thanks
not sure but seems like auto feeder is busted, I think...? I my case didn't feed at all so for the rest of this heating season, I decided to check water level at least 2X a week nd do refill manually.
Backflow prevention bewilders me. Sprinkler systems have them too and there are certified "testers" for them. If outside water pressure is lost, how is your 12 PSI boiler or zero pressure irrigation water going to run backwards? Sounds like government regulated over-kill.
easiest way to think about it, house on top a hill and house on the bottom, is equal to single pipe ran vertical, with closed valve at the top and its full of water, you open that valve and what happens? the water goes down and pulls air in the top, if air cannot go in the top it will pull backwards(under vacuum) whatever it's connected to. just low pressure and/or fire department drawing lots of water at a lower elevation can starve anything at a higher elevation, even worse in high rise building. a high rise may have their own booster pumps
Eso es lo que necesito hacer mi casa esta fría vienen solo sacan el aire llenan agua y calienta unos días luego lomismo lo haré yo mismo gracias por tu consejo
I’m going to agree with you on the near boiler piping should be both tappings but shouldn’t it also have a larger drop header? Shouldn’t that drop header be 4 inch or larger to slow the velocity of the water down and give the steam a chance to dry before entering the mains? And about the vent on the main ends shouldn’t that be about a foot or more away from the end so if there’s any water hammer the vent won’t get destroyed when the water slams into the elbow at the end of the main ?
For those of us who watch, but have no relationship to this industry, topics on terms such as dry steam, TT etc could take a whole video..... in giant recliner ( Louis Rossman format ). OK, I just wanna see Mikey dealing with a cantankerous cat!
Hey I’m sorry to bother you but I have a question. My boiler was running fine until last night when it cut on and started banging in every radiator. I went down stairs and noticed the water was high in the site glass so I poured not even a bucket full of water out, but when I turned the water drain off the boiler started steaming and water was all over the floor. The radiators got very hot. The steam was so thick I couldn’t see where the water was coming from. I have a burnham about 11 years old. The water was coming from the opposite side that the glass site glass is. Any ideas of what might be wrong and can I fix myself. I’m pretty handy.
Just had the oil co do a svc in my boiler yesterday, Now suddenly my 2 2d floor radiators are gurgling, and the water level in the glass tube is filled full, It never did that before it always sat less than an inch above the marker line. Dont know what this means or what to do
Hey I'm just wondering now that Peter is starting to know his thing do you give a prize when he gets it right the first time just wondering if I was in your boat I would the smarter they are the less they cost you in the long run LOL :-) :-)
18:35 My OCD is yelling take that 4" pipe out of there and correct all the near boiler piping, and get another riser. That I assume would help save some money on bills as well to get the full use out of that boiler. After seeing how the glass pipe boiler works, just thinking on how this isn't going to work anywhere near that clean on this install. 🤠🦺
The politics should stay out of your video. Many people come to RUclips for their specific interest and get away from the politics. Great content though.
@@bjg6695 It is a plumbing channel. The aim of the channel is to showcase his top notch work. I can care less about politics and many viewers are in this position as well. Mike said it himself, he got rid of the LGB imitation shirts showcasing Bosch and got new uniforms. This was a professional move on his part. It is how you grow your business and, on RUclips, your channel. You want to avoid conflict and decisiveness which is what is pushed in our world today sadly.
You'll have more viewers if you leave out political comments that likely 60+% of the US find don't belong in a plumbing and HVAC RUclips channel, whether they agree with you or not.
@@PipeDoctor There's a time and place for everything, you know that. Your honesty and integrity are important and a real draw for many viewers no doubt, and good for you. "Keep it real" with the subject matter of your trade.
@@FB-111A I said nothing about what my own political preferences are. I only suggested what in my view belongs or doesn't belong on a plumbing and HVAC channel. The same comment applies to you too.
Hi Mikey pipes I'm the gaming ham I've just decided to start an completely separate channel for 3d printing only
I'm posting more videos soon as it's gone 1 am I'm editing videos for the channel thank you sir.
It's a brand spanking new channel dedicated to 3d printing thank you sir.
You are the best man! I found you a few weeks ago when we had no heat on our boiler. You helped me trace the problem and fix it. The weird part now is, I keep watching your videos?
Glad to help
Nice camaraderie, apprentice, homeowner, & chemistry. A-plus video my friend! 👍👍👍👍
Thank you kindly
“She’s a Leaker, Momma……..” someone had to say it!😅
“Oh no! He’s one of them!” 😂
Soooo, you seem like one of the more knowledgeable people online with steam boilers buuuut I gotta comment on the chit chat between... No time for that. I'm trying to get my boiler running efficiently. Life moves fast and most people need to move into the next thing ASAP. Thanks
Thanks for watching! I understand that time is precious, so let's dive straight into optimizing your boiler's efficiency.
High way Robert , that's why your so happy
What boiler water additive do you recommend? What do you do when you drain water out every month, add more additive?
12:17 😂😂😂 tell me you’re a plumber from ny without telling me
I guessed 7 . Thanks to you now I know it had a max of 9
not sure but seems like auto feeder is busted, I think...? I my case didn't feed at all so for the rest of this heating season, I decided to check water level at least 2X a week nd do refill manually.
It sure gets cold in the winter in New York
Bro 67k subs. Nice dude! I’ll send some swag with that pump tomorrow
THIS IS A COMICAL!!!!!
Backflow prevention bewilders me. Sprinkler systems have them too and there are certified "testers" for them. If outside water pressure is lost, how is your 12 PSI boiler or zero pressure irrigation water going to run backwards? Sounds like government regulated over-kill.
Can back siphon upon loss of street pressure or broken supply lines if conditions are right sucking contaminated water out into the supply lines.
easiest way to think about it, house on top a hill and house on the bottom, is equal to single pipe ran vertical, with closed valve at the top and its full of water, you open that valve and what happens? the water goes down and pulls air in the top, if air cannot go in the top it will pull backwards(under vacuum) whatever it's connected to.
just low pressure and/or fire department drawing lots of water at a lower elevation can starve anything at a higher elevation, even worse in high rise building. a high rise may have their own booster pumps
I was so hoping you were gonna say eff it, drop header and new equalizer line…. BAM!
Ridiculous speed!!!!
How did you go from 50k subs to 67k subs in one week?
He like Oprah, He's giving out Gold bracelets to new subscribers!! LOL
RUclips growth is typically exponential... the bigger you are, the more the algorithm promotes you. That's where the revenue is and they know it.
Eso es lo que necesito hacer mi casa esta fría vienen solo sacan el aire llenan agua y calienta unos días luego lomismo lo haré yo mismo gracias por tu consejo
That water feeder should be installed horizontally 😊
RTFM
@PipeDoctor you make practicing plumbing fun again . I learn a lot from your video . Thank you
@PipeDoctor you make practicing plumbing fun again . I learn a lot from your video . Thank you
I’m going to agree with you on the near boiler piping should be both tappings but shouldn’t it also have a larger drop header? Shouldn’t that drop header be 4 inch or larger to slow the velocity of the water down and give the steam a chance to dry before entering the mains? And about the vent on the main ends shouldn’t that be about a foot or more away from the end so if there’s any water hammer the vent won’t get destroyed when the water slams into the elbow at the end of the main ?
For those of us who watch, but have no relationship to this industry, topics on terms such as dry steam, TT etc could take a whole video..... in giant recliner ( Louis Rossman format ). OK, I just wanna see Mikey dealing with a cantankerous cat!
In the famous words of Master Bruce Lee, so why did you kill my teacher, why, why, why.
Why did boiler overfill ?
Cut the pipe under feed and auto feeder to see if it’s bypassing , ball valves and auto feeds can fail look forward to when you go back in a few days
hey Mikey, what did you set the petro troll to?
Shout out to "Steve Lav" Plumbing and heating O.G... mikey your on your way. Keep making these video's
They're "Next Level Mama!"
Mikey is 67k correct? Congratulations
12:21 tell me you’re a plumber without you telling me you’re a plumber
Good channel. Love it! Subscribe and like. So much time goes into recording, editing and publishing.
Hey I’m sorry to bother you but I have a question. My boiler was running fine until last night when it cut on and started banging in every radiator. I went down stairs and noticed the water was high in the site glass so I poured not even a bucket full of water out, but when I turned the water drain off the boiler started steaming and water was all over the floor. The radiators got very hot. The steam was so thick I couldn’t see where the water was coming from. I have a burnham about 11 years old. The water was coming from the opposite side that the glass site glass is. Any ideas of what might be wrong and can I fix myself. I’m pretty handy.
It’s a gas boiler. Looks a lot like the one in the video.
@@PipeDoctor it’s been about a year since I had it serviced and I’m not sure what the LWCO is. Sorry.
Oh I let water out about every month just until I see the water go clear.
Mikey the f****g master plumberrrr!!!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Just had the oil co do a svc in my boiler yesterday,
Now suddenly my 2 2d floor radiators are gurgling, and the water level in the glass tube is filled full,
It never did that before it always sat less than an inch above the marker line.
Dont know what this means or what to do
Call them back. Maybe the oil tech thought you needed a full sight glass;)
MN represent
$115+$225 😮 shit, $340!!! Pretty expensive to live in New York I guess 😂
@@PipeDoctor I don’t live in NY so idk. I work in ri and my company charges 140 each hr and 210 over time.
Feel the Bern
Mikey Pipes expand out into Connecticut Fairfield county! I will be a dedicated customer and will pay the maintenance plan :)
My milk shake brings the boys to the yard aka the boiler
Just became a member
Great information about the boiler despite the overt racism, misogyny and childish, ignorant, unnecessary behavior.
Hey I'm just wondering now that Peter is starting to know his thing do you give a prize when he gets it right the first time just wondering if I was in your boat I would the smarter they are the less they cost you in the long run LOL :-) :-)
Did he say he has home serve?
@@PipeDoctor they are a joke. We have them here in lancaster pa. My former job was bought out by them and went down hill ever since
19:08 parts identification session
God damn, this guy will talk your ear out😅.
Damn!!! I said 11 buckets 🤣
6:12 I guessed 7😂😂😂😂
10 buckets
Bernie supporters should get charged double.
But they think the government should pay for the service.
18:35 My OCD is yelling take that 4" pipe out of there and correct all the near boiler piping, and get another riser. That I assume would help save some money on bills as well to get the full use out of that boiler. After seeing how the glass pipe boiler works, just thinking on how this isn't going to work anywhere near that clean on this install. 🤠🦺
8 buckets of muddy water
Do remember to like up the live
All I got to say is the home owner got hit over the head with the price u hear it on this guts voice
Name 1 heating a cooling guy that is so happy to fix a boiler lol 😂
4 buckets
The politics should stay out of your video. Many people come to RUclips for their specific interest and get away from the politics. Great content though.
Not talking about politics is how we got in this mess! Making the trades great again!
@@bjg6695 It is a plumbing channel. The aim of the channel is to showcase his top notch work. I can care less about politics and many viewers are in this position as well.
Mike said it himself, he got rid of the LGB imitation shirts showcasing Bosch and got new uniforms. This was a professional move on his part. It is how you grow your business and, on RUclips, your channel. You want to avoid conflict and decisiveness which is what is pushed in our world today sadly.
😂😂😂 homeserve keeps losing customers. Too funny
@@PipeDoctor their service contracts range now over $400 a year just staying and maybe more since I left in April
can I ask you hat I'm 6 years iwill send you money 💰
Did I see asbestos insulation 🤦🏻♂️
Doesn't matter in the Midwest
Gonna scrap the crap!…Ha, ha …a Bernie supporter!..ha, ha, ha!…don’t join em, Mikey, whatever you do!
I cant type in chat??? hmmm
Clean out your flippin basement sir...Jesus...
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That bumper sticker is a no go
348Thumbs uP
You'll have more viewers if you leave out political comments that likely 60+% of the US find don't belong in a plumbing and HVAC RUclips channel, whether they agree with you or not.
@@PipeDoctor There's a time and place for everything, you know that. Your honesty and integrity are important and a real draw for many viewers no doubt, and good for you. "Keep it real" with the subject matter of your trade.
When Trump returns and the economy returns to pre 2020 levels we can say I told you so
@@FB-111A I said nothing about what my own political preferences are. I only suggested what in my view belongs or doesn't belong on a plumbing and HVAC channel. The same comment applies to you too.
@@snidelywhiplash8923 I hate politics now, but Mike can say whatever tf he wants to say.
@@Keegeth I wasn't telling him what to do. Maybe you misunderstood my comment when I said "You'll have more viewers if..."
Vote Red and vote often
Only if you are mentally retarded...
Do all votes really count? See Arizona 😭
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