Direction of the original to direction of the new is moot. Listing is more important. It might be listed for either orientation. However, without seeing the manufacturer's instruction the default assumption is the correct orientation is where the manufacturer's writing is right side up.
That 2" prvs probably around 1k. Im in comercial service. When we do repairs on sch40 or sch80 we typically use mechanical couplings. Usually smith blairs instead of that extension coupling. Either way shes flowin. 🤙
Gonna be fun to clean the screen on that one, adjustment bolt is gonna rust stick too now, I’m guessing he only did this so people would comment and argue though, probably cracked the union after and spun it the rest of the way
Its the main for the irrigation, pay attention to the video, im an irrigation tech, been doing this for 15 years comercial and residential, threaded slip fixes do not go on main line, its in the slip fix manual 😂
He’s right too much pressure on main line, it will pop off sooner than later. You really only use those on drain pipes anything that’s not under pressure
Why did you install the regulator upside down? I’ve never, in my 20 years in the trade, seen a or installed an upside down regulator. It’s just not a typical orientation. Is there something I don’t know?
2inch main because volume is not pressure. Multiple fixtures being used at the same time during daily activities need a bigger volume of water --and some engineer said so too! High pressure won't fulfill a big volume need, 150psi or not! 👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧🔩🤔
That is correct also that fitting he used the telescopic coupling are know for lasting about 2 years so pretty much assuring he will be back soon enough.
Who cares? Batter to swap the whole unit when it’s in a spot like that. Rebuilds will only take you so far, and on most occasions don’t work anyway. Don’t be a “just replace the o-ring 😩” broke bitch.
They do, but if you leave the problem long enough and have hard water it won’t fix your issue anymore. As the water passes through the bad seal it actually slowly erodes the brass, so a new seal won’t fill that new gap.
First you left the regulator down and then you used a telescopic coupling on a two inch main with pressure on the sch80 coupling. Those telescopic couplings always end up leaking.
You do realize that code requires you to have the PRV valve facing up when being installed right ? When installed horizontally, the adjuster must be facing up, when installed vertically, the adjuster knob must be facing out to an accessible area. Failure to do this will cause premature PRV valve failure .
Never ever adjust an old prv. I did that once and over night the pressure went so high it blew apart the water heater and softener. And who stocks a 2” prv???
I don't like zurn Wilkins regulators Did some work in a building they had 25 to inch zurn wilkin regulators. There was actually 26 regulators those 25 were installed in 2004, the one remaining that that crew did not find because it's in someone's closet what's from the 70s a watts. When I went through and did testing the only operational regulator in the entire system was the watts. My preferred for irrigation is watts lf223, or for commercial work is watts lfu5b , or high GPM is watts lfm115
The most special ed comment I’ve seen today regulators go each and every way upside down sideways an horizontal don’t matter Plez do explain why it can’t go upside down. I’m waiting 😂
The standard and recommended mounting orientation is horizontal with the spring bonnet pointing upwards. The valve may be installed in vertical pipework and in different orientations, however there is a possibility that dirt particles may enter the valve, causing friction at the moving parts. With the valve in this orientation the functionality and the performance of the pressure reducing valve may, over time, be impaired.
Size of the line doesn’t increase the psi bro. It just increases volume of water. Doesn’t matter if 2” or 1/2” on the same line it will be the same psi
Dude you’re not a solid plumber. A telescopic PVC repair coupling? Only handymen use those. Then you proceed to install a PRV upside down where the nut and bolt for adjustment sit in water and rust beyond movement. You need a few more years in the trade to appreciate quality work. I mean you got the job done but damn I couldn’t sleep at night doing work like that.
Valve probably 1100 and the sold jobs for like 2600
I have one these PRVs I got from work. From dead stock. On ebay rn for 1000. But they go for like 1500 sometimes. I'll sale mine fore 850 rn lol
I'm more curious to the orientation of the bell than how much it cost. When u cut it off it was up, you reinstalled it down🤷🏿♂️
Yeah he’s gonna get a call back because it needs to be either horizontal or vertical facing up not down.
Direction of the original to direction of the new is moot. Listing is more important. It might be listed for either orientation. However, without seeing the manufacturer's instruction the default assumption is the correct orientation is where the manufacturer's writing is right side up.
Prv doesn’t have to be installed standing upright
@@joescott4478Journey man here prv doesn’t have to be upright,looks better but doesn’t have to be.
Why did you install it upside down?
That Zurn Willkins 600XL runs about $1700-$1900.
You get bent over where you stop babe .
That 2" prvs probably around 1k. Im in comercial service. When we do repairs on sch40 or sch80 we typically use mechanical couplings. Usually smith blairs instead of that extension coupling. Either way shes flowin. 🤙
Why the hell did you put the prv up side down. That’s asking for debree to foul it up. Never install upside down
Gonna be fun to clean the screen on that one, adjustment bolt is gonna rust stick too now, I’m guessing he only did this so people would comment and argue though, probably cracked the union after and spun it the rest of the way
threaded slip fix is not made to use on mainlines, its printed on the paper attached to it when you buy it, it will leak for sure in the near future.
That was the sprinkle system
Its the main for the irrigation, pay attention to the video, im an irrigation tech, been doing this for 15 years comercial and residential, threaded slip fixes do not go on main line, its in the slip fix manual 😂
He’s right too much pressure on main line, it will pop off sooner than later. You really only use those on drain pipes anything that’s not under pressure
Would like to hear more about the options that were given beyond changing the PRV?
I'm curious how much it was,,As a young person it looks like a nice replacement and definitely some hard work put in!
They are about a grand
That last install looks lopsided. Should have dug out a little more to swing that pipe over just a little, less tension.
Why did you install the regulator upside down? I’ve never, in my 20 years in the trade, seen a or installed an upside down regulator. It’s just not a typical orientation. Is there something I don’t know?
Had to be to troll everyone.
PVC fitting you used is called a "slip fix"
Why did you install it down ?
150 psi? Every fitting in my house would split immediately . WTF does it need 2" ?
One of the houses I'm building currently is a 2 inch main.
2inch main because volume is not pressure. Multiple fixtures being used at the same time during daily activities need a bigger volume of water --and some engineer said so too! High pressure won't fulfill a big volume need, 150psi or not! 👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧🔩🤔
About tree-fiddy.
Also, coupling. Coupling.
Why install the prv upside down?
🎉🎉 right .!
Wow, installing the prv upside down on video for everyone to see is craazy😂😂
Those prv should never be installed in the down position. According to a plumber that told me and has been doing it for years. It will fail sooner
That is correct also that fitting he used the telescopic coupling are know for lasting about 2 years so pretty much assuring he will be back soon enough.
$250.00@ harbor freight!
It works great upside down shackers
Damn she must have some property that’s a big irrigation line
Don’t install them upside down. They will collect sediment like a drip leg and cause premature failure
That last pvc pipe was not straight at all lmao. And you Def put some stress on it.
It had a bunch of play actually.
Doesn’t Zurn Wilkins sell a rebuild kit for that regulator? They have a rebuild kit for the 1 inch.
Who cares? Batter to swap the whole unit when it’s in a spot like that.
Rebuilds will only take you so far, and on most occasions don’t work anyway.
Don’t be a “just replace the o-ring 😩” broke bitch.
They do, but if you leave the problem long enough and have hard water it won’t fix your issue anymore. As the water passes through the bad seal it actually slowly erodes the brass, so a new seal won’t fill that new gap.
First you left the regulator down and then you used a telescopic coupling on a two inch main with pressure on the sch80 coupling. Those telescopic couplings always end up leaking.
You do realize that code requires you to have the PRV valve facing up when being installed right ? When installed horizontally, the adjuster must be facing up, when installed vertically, the adjuster knob must be facing out to an accessible area. Failure to do this will cause premature PRV valve failure .
Never ever adjust an old prv. I did that once and over night the pressure went so high it blew apart the water heater and softener. And who stocks a 2” prv???
Sometimes smacking the regulator head frees the plunger but from the look of that one it looks like it seen better days
My first thought when you busted that thing out, holy cow that’s a lot of bronze
The measured pressure maybe 150 psi but surely there will be transients way higher than this.
I don't like zurn Wilkins regulators
Did some work in a building they had 25 to inch zurn wilkin regulators. There was actually 26 regulators those 25 were installed in 2004, the one remaining that that crew did not find because it's in someone's closet what's from the 70s a watts. When I went through and did testing the only operational regulator in the entire system was the watts. My preferred for irrigation is watts lf223, or for commercial work is watts lfu5b , or high GPM is watts lfm115
Hey chad are you a master plumber? If so how long does it take to become one
Extendable coupling on water main?
It absolutely makes no difference if the one coupling is thicker.
Now your schedule 80 straight coupler is under tension. Let’s take guesses on how long that lasts before the joint fails. You should’ve looped that.
I saw that too, also those slip fix with the o-rings are junk
The 2 inch slip fix is in a bind
Going to happen again mounting it upside down. 2 years tops
The most special ed comment I’ve seen today regulators go each and every way upside down sideways an horizontal don’t matter Plez do explain why it can’t go upside down. I’m waiting 😂
The standard and recommended mounting orientation is horizontal with the spring bonnet pointing upwards. The valve may be installed in vertical pipework and in different orientations, however there is a possibility that dirt particles may enter the valve, causing friction at the moving parts. With the valve in this orientation the functionality and the performance of the pressure reducing valve may, over time, be impaired.
If it is upside down, how do you adjust the pressure ???
Sloppy install, regardless of direction of installation. Doesn't look as good and more difficult to adjust PSI in the future@@Chadwick805
You right bro… this plumber is actually special ed in high school
Changed one the other day, they run around $900
Bought a hundred dollars, yeah hundred dollars.
yeah if they aren't vertical the nut side needs to be up. how are you going to adjust it bro
Were they gettin 150psi off a municipal tap?
2 inch line
Size of the line doesn’t increase the psi bro. It just increases volume of water. Doesn’t matter if 2” or 1/2” on the same line it will be the same psi
Wow... 150psi !!!
80 is preset from the factory.
Wow it sounds like everybody cry a little bit this time.
Where is the sand in the gravel that goes down for the for the pipes to sit comfortable on that don't break under pressure
1400
You get bent over where you shop
After watching the video I ran to the comments 😂😂😂😂 alot of WHY?
Why is that coupler grey ?
Schedule 80
$1,000 for the PRV?
$550 for regulator 2900 for the job
300-500.?
What a an extension coupling?!
👍🏻
Dude you’re not a solid plumber. A telescopic PVC repair coupling? Only handymen use those. Then you proceed to install a PRV upside down where the nut and bolt for adjustment sit in water and rust beyond movement. You need a few more years in the trade to appreciate quality work. I mean you got the job done but damn I couldn’t sleep at night doing work like that.
$250 brass reg.
Coupling. Not link
Nice $776
Probably about 1000 bucks
400 bucks. Just a guess
Probably around 3,400
$3800 total cost
Why would you install the PRV upsidedown????. No way to get to the adjustment screw 🪛
$980 😂
$1500.00
Just the regulator a lot
2,700
About a grand
not a couplink.
gg
I dont even believe you had anything to do with this job.
Rebuild kit cost $150, don't need to replace it
Why work on a Saturday? Dont ye know better?
no thanks... rat plumber job.
GLOVES LOL
1400