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Great detail video but one question. I have city water hookup and am looking at replacing our 22 year old water heater. There is not an expansion tank installed but all sources indicate that I should. It’s been this way for over 20 years with no issues so why should I even worry about it?

Drink every time he says "manufactured on the same assembly line" 🍻 😂

I think the first guy got it right

This yam Cannon is simply badass there's no other way to describe it. I am 64 years old and have heard of the potato gun many many times over but I've never seen one you guys are awesome

I find it funny how they want plumbers but don't give apprenticeships I really consider working as a plumber

If your buying a water heater without checking model #'s and specs, you shouldn't be doing your own repairs. Online parts suppliers like Supply House show specs and model #'s for pro models.

Without expansion tank, water will go back to the inlet pipes when heated. If inlet pipe (public water is at 65 psi, the public water pipe will take on the expansion therefore water heater will not flow out the pressure valve.

Brother I love the handle I made one myself but can not get it to fire. It shot 1 or 2 but that’s it. My nephew especially loved it and was so disappointed that it shot one time. I’m hoping to get a bonus from work and be able to re-buy all the parts necessary.

Well darn, I just bought one from a Home Depot store for 559 after tax 605. I didn’t even think trying to buy one at a plumbing store, it ain’t right

Only problem with the plumbing supply store is they aren't generally open late or on the weekend. And that is usually when you need one.

Wait a minute you just said during you testing you didn’t know which unit popped and the. You said that “ technically the boxed unit failed first but you never examined either one?!! Come on

Same part number should be exactly the same, he did not mention if part numbers were same or different. It should be illegal if they are the same number and sell you inferior parts on box store units.

..come on dude.. it's 2 different models, costing 2 different prices. Different warranty. Nice. Almost if they labeled them for pro grade vs signature.

Thanks!

I bought mine at a 17 years ago from lowes.. still going

You said without tearing it, so if you cut it with snips, would that be okay??? 😂

I remember these days, bro I’m just trying to get my paycheck and go home

I've been asked to replace our Reem tank. The difference between stores here is $700 that's alot! I'm going to look it over but hard to justify that kind of money

Absolutely love your videos I can tell you do good work

do you offer any apprenticeships?

I just had Day And Night give me prices for 3 units. Starting from $2500-$6000!

Saudi fix it you can press the reset button

Brother! Please tell me your family homeschools. This was flawless! Well done and a thank you for adding to our curriculum. :)

I've never had a water heater relief valve lift to relieve pressure in my 50 years of home ownership. If the community water supply line does not have a check valve in the line the water heater pressure can not exceed the line pressure of the water supply.

Awesome video! Regarding the glass that you mentioned that lines the inside of the tank. Would it be safe to say then, that if I were to flush out my tank (for maintenance) and I see glass come out, then my water tank should be replaced soon?

I suspect box stores have a cap on how much they'll pay for a "pro" water heater. If that's true, then the manufacturer will cut their costs so that they can still make a profit. I'm not a plumber, but this is good information. I'm sure I'll be replacing my water heater in the next few years, so thank you.

We've been complaining to our village water utility for years about low water pressure. It is always under 45 psi. They tell us that we are not downhill far enough from the water tower to have any higher pressure. I think that excuse is garbage. We need to increase our pressure, not worry about expansion.

Where in Southern California can I find a pro plumbing supply store, to find this grade of water heater? Thanks. Only 9 minutes into the video, in case locations are mentioned near the end,or later in the video, thanks!

Anyone else on the toilet while watching this???😂

I liked this video. Thanks for making it. Why did you see the difference of the nipples before you removed them. They looked similar in size. But you see more of the nipple on the box store heater. Insulation thickness is not the same. Box stores don’t appear to have the same

Yes I what one please send me one

Very helpful. Thanks. I keep finding that the pumps fail after only a few years, some make it only one season. I've never drilled a weep hole. Could that be the problem? Also, in the dry season here in northern California, I remove my pump, clean the outside, and store it in my tool room. Does that sound about right?

for years our municipality did not require backflow preventers on the incoming cold water line. so any pressure build up caused by the hot water tank pushed the pressure/water back out onto the municipal water main.. when they made it mandatory that all water systems (including existing) have a backflow preventer, if the home did not all ready have an expansion tank, an expansion tank was installed at the time of the installation of the backflow preventer.. .

you say it will build enormous pressure... not really.... it will only build pressure until the pressure relief valve on the water tanks blows off.. so only builds up pressure to what ever the relief valve is set too.. for most tanks that would be about 150 psi.

Why are some wires on top of the insultaion...do they need to be???

Easy is a word I've taken out of my plumbing vocabulary and almost my life's vocabulary

Great video, just kill the music

I was very interested in watching this video. The repetitive background track so annoyed my wife that I ended up stopping it. Maybe I’ll try again when I’m alone.

repeated stuff way too much - coulda been under 30 mins easy

You literally bought the cheapest box store model. Typical plumber trying to make it like what they provide is worth more. Sorry but this is the stupidest comparison.

the plastic drain valve is the quickest tell.

Looks like you guys had a lot of fun playing with it. I want one. I can send things to my neighbor lol. I want one.

No, I don't think plumbing is easy at all. Two things I never mess with. Electricals, and liquids under pressure.

excellently explained. Our 15+ yr old water htr is tripping the hi temp reset switch.New thermostat didn't fix it.blowing sediment out of the tank worked for a month or so.We have 240V but am not getting 18.75 amps at the two legs, more like 17.5-17.7 with about .3 amps disparity between legs. Bottom element test about the same. Continuity test OK of course. Good grounds. What gives here?

Why the difference in annual operating costs? $227 big box vs $320 professional but it’s stated to be more efficient?

I think I'd want to put a couple screws right through the fittings for insurance.

I’ve had to deal with a leaky bathroom sink faucet. The hot water kept dripping. Wouldn’t turn completely off. So I turned the water off and took apart the hot water faucet and took the cartridge thing out and went to the hardware store to get another. Found the right one and put it in. Still dripping. So after about another month of this, I figured I’d just replace the whole faucet. Told my wife “this shouldn’t take long” (big mistake - never say something won’t take long!) I took the old faucet out and the new one had a replacement drain as well. I figured I’d go ahead and swap that out since it came with a new one. I don’t fit under a sink, easily. I have to fold up a bit and it’s not fun to say the least. I couldn’t get the tailpiece off the sink for nothing. I’m turning and it just goes around and around, not loosening. My frustration factor is going up. I was putting so much force on the sink from underneath, it starts to come up out of the cabinet. (The caulk let go and the sink is now free). I had a lightbulb moment - just take the darn sink completely out, sit it in the floor and then wrestle with the tailpiece and get it off then. I had to turn the water off again and take the water lines off. Well, the hot water side wouldn’t complely shut off. It kept dripping. Back to the hardware store to get two new shutoff valves. This time I had to shut off the water to the whole house. I discovered the water wouldn’t shut completely off at the main valve by the house. So I turned the water off at the meter down by the road. Now the water is completely off. I replace the two valves under the sink and finally get the tailpiece off the bottom of the sink (it ended up breaking so I was able to just get the whole thing out). Put the new one on. Not so fast! I needed silicone or plumber’s putty. Looked in my work area for silicone or something. Didn’t have any. Trip #3 to the hardware store. Now I’m back with some putty and I put the drain in. I get the sink installed and turn the water on. Turns out a piece of washer from inside the old cutoff valve lodged in the hot water pipe so I didn’t have pressure. I manage to dig out the piece of washer lodged in the pipe. So I turn the water back on. Still no pressure on the hot water side. So I take the aerator off and find bits and pieces of the washer in there. I turn the water on without the aerator and even more bits come out from the faucet. So I put the aerator on and everyting works! And no drips since it’s a new faucet! This took all evening and three trips to the store. Now I’m sore from getting in and out from under my sink. I told my wife I don’t care how much someone would pay me, I would not be a plumber for ANY amount of money!

Hello sir i am plumber from india

Didn't the pro grade nipples start bending first. At that point, the glass was compromised

Great video thank you for taking the time to make it. Not trying to bash you or anyone else but alot of supply houses won't sell to the general public or if they do it's not at a pro plumbers price ( which I totally understand) The average joes price is going to be way more than the price that the pros get. Where I live in CT you have to have an account or license to get your price. I have a friend who called me a couple of weeks ago. He got a quote for a 40 gallon gas fired water heater install and taking away the old water heater for $4,000 ouch