You don't pay a plumber to put fittings together or connect pipes. you pay em for the 15 or 20 years of experience and knowledge of the code they bring onto your site
@@FJB2020 Where I live you pay a licenced plumber to do a job so that you're covered by your insurance and their insurance. If you DIY and it causes damage to your property, the insurance company won't pay your damages. If you use a licenced plumber, the insurance company will pay your property damages and the plumber (or plumbing company) have to fix the plumbing problem free of charge. For small jobs, like replacing one or two fittings, *possibly*, you can DIY it. For bigger jobs, licensed plumbers generally can do it faster and have the right parts and equipment to do the job. I'd recommend not to DIY anything to do with the wastewater system.
@@julesverneinoz Where I live, if you have more than 10 acres, you do not need to have a licensed anything and from what I have seen, the "pros" around here don't know how to pipe... I have always done my own work and will continue to do so as most plumbing is extremely easy...
@@FJB2020 Ah yes. The laws and requirements do differ. Home Insurance clauses generally will follow the most restrictive law or exclude the item from insurance coverage. In my state (Vic, Australia) plumbing has to be done by a licensed plumber for insurance purposes (either home insurance or the plumber's). We don't have 'pros', they're either licenced and have insurance or they don't. It's mainly to cover yourself and any surrounding properties from the potential damage caused by the work done. In terms of whether one actually uses a licensed plumber or DIY in RL, it all depends on confidence, the type of plumbing you're taking on (gas pipework is also a 'plumbing' stream where I am) and how much risk you're willing to take on.
I am so glad a viral video on how to use a 2x4 to jack up a garage door header found it's way to my recommend videos. This series is everything I hoped it would be and so much more. EC is by far the best channel on TH-cam.
Man! I was the same way! I needed one more, which was his circular saw how to video. I was hooked and have watched countless hours of his videos. Pros like these are goldmines for great info for the average Joe.
I'm a licensed plumber in Kentucky. It's interesting to see different ways of doing a job. When I started plumbing the guy teaching me told me "there are dozens of ways to plumb a house correctly, and thousands of ways to plumb a house wrong". And he was very much right. Plumbing truly is an art. I enjoy watching a proficient artist (like the guy in this video) at work.
plumbing contractor so cal myself I can always nit pick but it looks good Ive been out of house plumbing awhile but plumbed many homes custom and tract. Its great to have a guy helping too cutting pipe and blocks big help Scott
I'm from Kentucky too. (About 30 minutes West of Louisville) I wanted to watch this video to learn the first part of installing my own septic system. I live in a house that was built in 1947 and all the clay pipes are busted that were put in 75 years ago. It's my parents house and they're too cheap to fix it right. Me and my spouse called the health department after dealing with raw sewage backing up in the yard for 10 years and begging them to fix the problem.(health inspector came out and agreed that there was a problem.) They paid a guy they know around $500 install a 20 foot section of pipe because they don't want to spent the $15K to do it right. (basically it was a dog and pony show) Somehow the guy that installed the pipe has connections because he paid the inspector off and our waste drain pipes still get clogged up after a big rain. I guess if you have a lot of money you can get away with about anything you want to.
A plumber once told me he learned 3 main things throughout his career. 1. Water runs downhill 2. Never undervalue a change of clothes. 3. Never stick your fingers in your mouth😂
What he has to say about younger tradespeople overspecializing is all too true. It's all too easy to spend your entire apprenticeship in one thing; a carpenter that only does finish carpentry installs, or rough work forming, or perhaps a plumber doing new homes or commercial buildings, or an electrician that only has experience in an industrial setting. You get to be very good at a few things, but it doesn't make you a very well rounded tradesperson or craftsman.
@@ryanthomas2472 Nah. Its is more that he knows what he is doing. When you have 20 years experience and can sling a saw as well as him you can do it the same way. Its like the old saying, measure twice cut once. Well the pros don't do that, they eyeball it from across the room and cut the next three pieces. But that is terrible advice for someone who is just learning.
Hi, Great plumber, great video! I started plumbing as a little squirt, much like your plumber. I could run in a crawl space, bring the wrong fitting/tool, run back with the correct one, faster than Dad could crawl. I roughed in my first bathroom at age twelve. Did plumbing and tin knocker's apprenticeships in high school college and graduate school. Then worked as an industrial mathematician for forty years. I still do my own plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. I tell inspectors that if they like my work, blame my father. If they have a problem with it, then I failed to do something he taught me and blame me. It's rare that I don't get a compliment on my work; that's a credit to Dad and the other skilled tradesmen around whom I worked. My father was from a generation of tradesmen that demanded that even work that would be hidden in walls SHALL be plumb, square, level, parallel, and/or uniformly graded as required. If the work was visible, then even greater perfection was required. These tradesmen took the "neat and workmanlike" part of the code very seriously. I see so little work in the trades that meets the standards of these "old timers" that when I do, it is worthy of remark. Your plumber meets that standard. I was recently in the basement of a friend's custom home. The plumbing and radiant heating system was a work of art; it would not have been out of place at M.O.M.A. Even with purple primer, there wasn't a drip or run of primer/glue anywhere. There was exactly an 1/8" margin of purple primer showing from every fitting. Absolutely perfect. Solder joints were perfect: exactly the correct amount of solder - no drips nor runs. I always find it interesting what is allowed and not allowed by local variants to the various codes. As an example, in my jurisdiction, the inspector demands to see purple primer on PVC pipe. Because of this, most plumbers in this jurisdiction use ABS -- one step glue joints. But, then you see "woopies" in the DWV system, because the DWV pipe "took a set" from being in the sun either in the supply chain or on the job site. Clearly your jurisdiction doesn't require primer/cleaner if the "correct" glue is used. We can't hang DWV piping with metal strap (it must be plastic or plastic hangers), clearly you can. The code pretty much universally requires that DWV piping be supported as you did: blocking on top, strapped on the bottom. Yet, I rarely see the blocking on the top of the pipe. If one uses the blocking on top, it is almost trivial to set the grade properly, as we see you and your plumber doing. Nice job! I've never worked with a general/framing contractor that was willing to pause framing for the "ease" of the plumber or other trades people. Doing the rough-in without the deck installed is so much easier than crawling everywhere. And, I think, in general results in a better, neater job. Thanks & Best Regards, Gottfried
As a General contractor this is outstanding. Plumbers are a pain in the ass. Love the way you set the grade. I would do that for plumbers and they would still screw it up. Great job man. Love the suspenders too. My daughter hates mine. I am gonna show this to all my subs and explain to these young-ins...this is how you DING AND DONG! Great Chemistry!
A good trick (Me as a plumber here) use a hole saw that's the same diameter as the pipe and drill holes in the 2x4 or 2x6 every say 12 then 13" and then 14" center kind of like what he was doing at 3:19 but instead of cutting it you're using a hole saw then the pipe fits perfect into the wood and also stays strapped nicely
I definitely enjoyed this episode. I'm a 3rd generation plumber from here in Michigan. I've been plumbing since I was a child. I've generally been disappointed in plumbing aspects of renovation shows. They never seem to accurately depict real world plumbing. This episode really accurately captured what real-world, good plumbing looks like and how it functions. 👍 Another note, my dad has worn the exact same watch my entire life lol. Keep up the good work
I appreciate your plumber explaining why it needs to be at least 1/4 per foot. as a younger person people never explain why when teaching. It gets frustrating.
Code in Wisconsin is minimum 1/8 inch per foot for 3 inch pipe up to 8 inch. 1/4 inch ppf 2 inch and under. Too much pitch can be bad too because the water can leave solids behind. Especially with the newer water efficient fixtures. Larger size pipe is flatter so the water spreads out and fails to carry waste.
I wish a lot of young people would watch these videos just so they could get reacquainted with with the proper use of their mother tongue. Excellent articulation of all the whys and wherefores of a very informative and interesting set of house building topics!
We are master tradesman,,, passing the trades. It takes decades, respect , and helping pass the trades,. I'm learning every video you present,,,, at 60,,,,, thank you,,,I'm still learning,,,, swinging a hammer,,,, AWESOME
As a DIYer, found your video very interesting, even though not planning to build my own home. Just by watching it, picked up small but valuable info on plumbing protocols etc. Thanks for your video n look forward to your next one.
Another great video....and finally one I feel qualified to comment on, being an old plumber. It was great to watch your plumber work his craft, a true professional making it look easy. One hundred years ago they may have used lead pipe and bends which would have been 'pulled' out of a sheet of lead using 'dollies' and wiped at the joints. When I was apprenticed my boss explained how they pulled a long radius 4" bend out of a sheet of lead which connected to the pan. One part of the sanitary plumbing which may have been good for your audience to understand is the importance of vents in maintaining pressure equalization in the sanitary system and keeping the fixture water traps in place. Well done on a great series of videos.
Code says one has to use plastic strapping with pvc or abs. Really like your videos and commentary about the joy of labor and pride in doing a good job. Carpentry is such a combination of physical, math and abstract thinking skills. Most people don't realize what a craft or art that it is. I wish our youthful generations could realize what a rewarding (and profitable) career it can be. Not everyone needs college.
I'm a young trades guy and let me tell you, my admiration for these guys is taller than the buildings they build. When you get a guy who knows the trade so well he can crack a joke about how he forgot 90% of what he learned, who says he can't compete with young crews that bang out jobs just to get a check because he has to think about how the system will perform 20 years down the road.. that's humility man, that's not only the kind of guy who can do a job that stands the test of time, that's the kind of guy that makes the world a better place. That's who I want to learn from, who I aspire to be like.
That series should never be on TV. The executives of any TV channel would edit the living crap out of it and rip it's soul out, and then mix it with pointless product placement and advertising.
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Im a home inspector and I use your analogy like the 11 yo building a fort. I often use a young boy building a fort in crawl areas thats so spot on. So you realize when we were kids thats what we did. I love your basic explanations you have a knak I am most appreciated by clients and realtors for that one overall reason. Where I am if your septic needs X amount percentage to repair you have to hook to sewer
I've been plumbing residential and commercial for 19 years in California and I enjoyed Phil's plumbing work👌🏽. I was fortunate to learned from old school plumbers that were willing to share their knowledge and the small details that cut my learning curve immensely.
This is so cool, I really liked thinking about how the coefficient of friction decreasing as technology improved materials over the years led to relaxing in the code of angles required. And like you said, we're so fortunate to be alive at a time where we have such great technology. Young people lament at the problems left in the world, plastics in the ocean etc., and there certainly are problems that need attention, but it's important to remember that that's a leftover problem after technology solved 99 others, and this is great progress
The wisdom this guy shares is undervalued. I have seen to many DIYers (including myself) tackle every project of a build by themselves and make horrible mistakes costing way to much money and grief. Get an expert and work with them if you want to learn and save money. Do it yourself if you want you waste money and swear at your kids.
Hey so I am a 25 year old guy who did some blacksmithing on some farrier equipment that the barn my gf's horses were at had. I havnt done any in 3 or 4 years because I dont have access to that equipment anymore but have been wanting to do it again. Watched your hammer like a blacksmith video on Friday night, and googled to see if there was any groups in my area and happened to find one I didnt know about having a hammer in on Saturday that I went too. Turns out putting a hammer down for awhile didnt do much for my skills but man it felt good to smith again and for the first time in a coal forge. Ive been watching your videos for several years, at least before the spec house was announced. I dont comment much, but you have definitly been getting better and better at making videos, both in shooting/ editing but also just being on screen. Thanks for doing all the different things you do on here. It really inspires me to make stuff. (as hard as that is in an apartment)
Please keep every professional a chance to show their skills and talk about their trade. I say regularly any professional is always worth watching and hearing from. It is what brought me to your channel and what keeps me coming back. Thank you for bringing me into this world.
Isn't it wonderful to work outside when it is not raining? I miss that (retired). My mentor, Duane Hoisington, said '"we don't build them like they used to"...and that's a good thing". We use much better practices today, when we do it right. I really enjoy watching your videos and I think they would be an automatic educational tool in schools.
Thank you for illuminating such a critical component of the construction process. 99% of homeowners take this for granted and will never understand why "things" are done a certain way and why you should not mess with it down the road. I live in a home (1952) that is filled with cast iron waste pipe. I dread the day when I have to dig and replace any of it. One bonus of cast iron in the walls is that it is very quiet. Cheers!!
God... I love this channel... Even after being in the trades for over 25 years, I know I'm going to learn something every time you guys publish a video.... So I thank you for that...
Have 2 close friends in the house building business, both where in the same exact class at the same time and one went to build new houses and the other went to refurbish and rebuilding old houses. It is VERY clear that the one who is rebuilding and have to fix others mistakes is a superior over the other one. So lesson learned, you learn a lot from fixing others mistakes like your plumber says 👍👌 Just putting up new stuff and never seeing how it is in 5 or 10 years isn't the same
I am not a plumber but have worked for the company of the PVC fittings you installed in this video for almost 20 years it is always interesting seeing where and how the different parts are used. Thanks for doing the videos of this build all of the videos so far have been educational and entertaining.
I appreciate the feel of this video. I'm a veteran tile installer of 27yrs. My trade has become as much my identity as being a father and husband. It's nice to see tradesman, work with gratitude and humility, as well as skill.
My very first job while still in high school was a second pair of hands for the city plumber. We only had one. I probably cut an threaded a mile or more of galvanized pipe and snaked out about the same in sewer pipe. Your friend Phill reminds me of my easy going plumber and brings back many wonderful memories, thank Phill for me for being apart of your video. I was amazed many many years later just how much I had learned that other people had no clue about.
I do commercial electrical work, so I see a lot of plumbers throughout my day, I don't know if it's just in Vancouver, but damn so far the plumbers I see here have huge arms and build like tanks!! they look like bodybuilders walking around construction site lol, maybe its because in commercial plumbing they still use cast iron drain pipes and fittings. i did not know much about drainage prior to this video, but after watching this, I feel appreciative of their good work, keeping the shits in the sewer and bringing clean water in the building, the simple things I take for granted in my home, awesome!
A quarter inch of foot also allows your fittings to work when you have to go up a wall. Rough-in measurements are really important. You connect point A to point B, but you have to shoot your exit before you start. Years of doing it make it easier. When I was a kid you went out with the old man and you did as he said. He was a journeyman and you were an apprentice. It's a great way to make a living.
Nice work. Im a 4th year plumbing apprentice and everyday I learn there's more to learn. The smallest 10 second trick can make hours of difference. Keep protecting the health of our nation! ✊
You sure know how to choose the best tradesmen in every trade of your build you are one lucky guy surrounded by such skilled and dedicated pepole, keep safe guys and thankyou for a great informative series.
I am loving your pipe suspension system! We don't build a lot of new houses with crawlspaces where I live (the old houses are, but you don't get to see their plumbing), so it's amazing to see it.
I come from a construction family. My dad and one of his brothers were plumbers. I helped dad off and on in the '50s and '60s. So I relate best to galvanized, iron and copper pipes. I used dad's Ridgid pipe machine a lot. And I hand threaded a lot of galvanized pipe. In fact I still enjoy tap and die sets. But later I marked and cruised timber, did a little logging, and eventually divided my time between arbor and mortuary work. So: It's been enjoyable, useful and constructive. But I knew I was waaaay behind in plumbing knowledge. I remember reaming galvanized pipe. Now I know why. I have helped a bit with plastic, but didn't know why I had to do some things. All that to say why I was glued to this video. The review was good, the new stuff even better. And I like your plumber. By the way, my dad sometimes wore bib overalls. Prevents "plumber's butt".
When I was about to say “someone give a deburring tool to Phill” he starts speaking about that. I take my hat off sir and I know years and years of experience don’t even compare with new fancy tools. All the best!
Wow, another fantastic video! Speaking of sewer access charges, For my commercial property (30 miles NW of the Twin Cities, MN), we have an existing well and septic system. After a recent well failure (original well casing lasted 30 years), we had to look at the possibility of connecting to a recently added municipal water and sewer line (approx 42ft from the nearest point of the building). The city sewer access charge (SAC) and water access charge (WAC) alone was nearly $26,000 - which did not include construction materials and labor! Needless to say, we stayed with our existing plumbing system and dug a new well (approx $18K total). The cost of moving crap can be pretty high! ;)
Scott, You channel and videos just keep getting better and better! I grew up watching "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop," and I have to say that your content easily rivals those! Thank you both for taking the time produce such enjoyable, well-explained content, I sure do enjoy watching! Regards, Jon
Love this I used to do plumbing in south Florida and I agree with everything you've said!! But to much pitch can be bad because the water will shoot around solids and sometimes leave them behind and that can cause a blockage..👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼... oh and hes absolutely right if you watch a plumber how he primes and glues his pipe you can tell if he cares and if hes any good. If there is purple pool rimer and glue all over send him packing!!!lol guess I should have watched the whole video before opening my big mouth.. nothing but truth has been spoken on that site that plumber really knows how it is!!!! MAN I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!!
Greetings from england. It is nice to see how different the work is over there everything is done so different. Love the videos and appreciate the knowledge. Keep it up.
@@maleficentcop2752 builders wear tool belts, we don't have crawl spaces, all our pipework is underground. We use mm not inches, our electric is 240v, we don't use lumber we use timber, we don't say mud, we say cement or concrete or plaster for walls. Are codes seem to be much more stricter, 😂😂 oh yeah we spell words with silent letters such as knives,knobs,colour. Oh yeah, one thing I love is that you take pride in your tools and materials being made locally or in your country.
MeNtAlMoUsE "WE...." the USA have moved into the 21 century !!! Sorry you Limeys are stuck in the 19th century...clinging to your history/heritage !!!!! SAD !!!!
You know a guy has experience when he, KNOWS his time is better spent within his trade, than in trades he "knows". A lot of people are a "Jack of all trades", but really are "a master of none". Great to see a true professional! Love the series.
Thank You Scott, for sharing your thoughts, insights and skills. It is truly a pleasure listening to you and a privilege to receive all you share. You remind me so much of my late Dad, I learnt so much from him too. Keep up the fantastic work you do. Take care and God bless.
Crazy and impressive to see so many older Milwaukee cordless tools still being put to work. Good to see someone still values the money and given how they look he takes great care of them. They still have quite a bit of work left in them, and he still uses them regardless of their age.
I lived in a house with a septic tank, it was built before engineered drain fields were a thing. When We sold the house we had to dig up the entire back yard and have an approved engineered system put in and it was costly. Two years later the county extended their sewers to that area and made everyone hook up to it. Of course we passed the cost of the drain field (mostly) on to the next buyer, not only did we get set back from it, but the guy who bought the house was at the lowest point of the system so to speak because he had to pay to hook to the County sewer, he basically paid for both and wasn't able to even use one of them. Love these episodes, Your doing a great service, thank you, :)
Outside cleanouts are the only way to go. As did you, I cored through my 1923 bungalow concrete foundation wall and T-ed into our main 4-inch dia ABS plumbing line that fed into the old cast iron sewer that I also cut and connected to. The prior cleanout was on the darn roof! Also replumbed the back bathroom via the restoration of it and corrected alot of old mistakes - mainly supporting the ABS kitchen line and correcting the slope. Coat and twist! Love it. Btw, although I know that foundation and center support cripple wall is likely locked, I still think I'd put some shear panels to lock that cripple wall down. Great video!
well this was awesome. Did Phil remind anyone else of Robert Duvall a little bit? Seems like the expertise lies in the nuances of what he did. Like he would fit, and then rotate the assembly into position one time, and then stop. If his fitting came undone, he didn't just stick it back together like i think many of us might have; he reapplied the glue, and then put it back together. you can really tell he meant what he said about building a system a certain way specifically because of his experience in the repair side of the plumbing world. Loved the personal touch here guys.
The reason he had to reapply glue was because he didn't chamfer bevel the outside of the pipe. That Sharp 90 degree angle scrapes all the glue out when inserted into fittings. C'mon Phil c'mon brooooo
I always found the plumbers to be some of the easiest guys to get along with on site. It’s funny how the personalities of the different construction crafts generally seems to be consistent from job to job. You mentioned that Phil was a funny guy and this is definitely consistent with the plumbers I’ve met in my career. I always found that if I was in the mood for a laugh, I’d go sit with the plumbers at lunch time. Of all the trades, plumbers always seemed to be a group of good, fun loving guys. And somewhat prone to a few good natured practical jokes from time to time. 🤜🤛
I'm very happy listening this real tradesman I love when him honestly respect other man hard work thank a lot sir bcz Plumbing isn't not a easy trade take years and years learning to done it on right way 👍👍👍👍👍
I wouldn't worry about the people who say you're doing this or that wrong. There's an old saying. "Two of a trade rarely agree". Looks way better than the plumbing in my crawlspace. He does good work, and so do you.
Enjoy your knowledge. What that plumber says is true about tradesmen and there craft. Being a one man show is hard to do on the competitive side but that is why he have the young bucks. Unfortunately most will not be well versed in their trade. It seems to be more of a money grab these days /hurry up get it done and take the money. Anyway just a Ramblin, kudos to you for and your superior knowledge of the trades!
Really appreciate these in depth plumbing videos, seeing Phil's way of working gives me ideas on how to do things out of my comfort zone. Learned a few new things with a doubt.
Great persona, I cherish the knowledge left behind such men/women willing to pass on the trade crafts. Great practical explanations and video of execution is amazing! Thank you kind sir
Sir like usual, it’s a pleasure to watch you work and especially your explaining of the work and the right way of doing the particular job at hand. Great work sir.
I'm sorry but I miss your name Sir, all I want to say is that you are a wonderful human been... such a lovely and calm way to explain things around this huge subject; "CONSTRUCTIONS". Congrats' Sir....
I can see that far more knowledge comes from the service side of the trade. But i don't think I would be the technician I am today without my years in new construction and remodels.
I think Matt Risinger talks about doing repairs and remodels teaching him all the ways that a house can be messed up when its first built, and the issues that can result. Of course, my old house, we had a pipe burst. And the plumbing company asked if they could bring all the apprentices by, because they didn't know the next time they would be able to show them a true old style lead piping system like I had. This... did not make my wife feel great.
It's true, every apprentice should start in service and repairs . I learned more doing that from some very good journeyman than you will ever learn behind a desk.Going on a job and having to figure out what's wrong and being able to fix it it the most satisfying thing. 55 year retired M.P.
There is really something special about this channel. It gets me in a relaxed state while learning at the same time.
This channel helps me on days when I’m having a lot of anxieties.
You don't pay a plumber to put fittings together or connect pipes. you pay em for the 15 or 20 years of experience and knowledge of the code they bring onto your site
Hope you don't end up paying more later. Knowledge can delay and mitigate catastrophe if not prevent it all together.
Luckily all the correct information is online and you can do it yourself, correctly, for pennies on the dollar...
@@FJB2020 Where I live you pay a licenced plumber to do a job so that you're covered by your insurance and their insurance. If you DIY and it causes damage to your property, the insurance company won't pay your damages. If you use a licenced plumber, the insurance company will pay your property damages and the plumber (or plumbing company) have to fix the plumbing problem free of charge.
For small jobs, like replacing one or two fittings, *possibly*, you can DIY it. For bigger jobs, licensed plumbers generally can do it faster and have the right parts and equipment to do the job. I'd recommend not to DIY anything to do with the wastewater system.
@@julesverneinoz Where I live, if you have more than 10 acres, you do not need to have a licensed anything and from what I have seen, the "pros" around here don't know how to pipe... I have always done my own work and will continue to do so as most plumbing is extremely easy...
@@FJB2020 Ah yes. The laws and requirements do differ. Home Insurance clauses generally will follow the most restrictive law or exclude the item from insurance coverage.
In my state (Vic, Australia) plumbing has to be done by a licensed plumber for insurance purposes (either home insurance or the plumber's). We don't have 'pros', they're either licenced and have insurance or they don't. It's mainly to cover yourself and any surrounding properties from the potential damage caused by the work done.
In terms of whether one actually uses a licensed plumber or DIY in RL, it all depends on confidence, the type of plumbing you're taking on (gas pipework is also a 'plumbing' stream where I am) and how much risk you're willing to take on.
I am so glad a viral video on how to use a 2x4 to jack up a garage door header found it's way to my recommend videos. This series is everything I hoped it would be and so much more.
EC is by far the best channel on TH-cam.
Curt White well put
That same video is what hooked me
same here
Yeah, that's right. That was the first one of his vids I watched, and that was a couple years ago. It stuck with me.
Man! I was the same way! I needed one more, which was his circular saw how to video. I was hooked and have watched countless hours of his videos. Pros like these are goldmines for great info for the average Joe.
I'm a licensed plumber in Kentucky. It's interesting to see different ways of doing a job. When I started plumbing the guy teaching me told me "there are dozens of ways to plumb a house correctly, and thousands of ways to plumb a house wrong". And he was very much right.
Plumbing truly is an art. I enjoy watching a proficient artist (like the guy in this video) at work.
Plumbing is both an art and a science.
plumbing contractor so cal myself I can always nit pick but it looks good Ive been out of house plumbing awhile but plumbed many homes custom and tract. Its great to have a guy helping too cutting pipe and blocks big help Scott
I'm from Kentucky too. (About 30 minutes West of Louisville) I wanted to watch this video to learn the first part of installing my own septic system. I live in a house that was built in 1947 and all the clay pipes are busted that were put in 75 years ago. It's my parents house and they're too cheap to fix it right. Me and my spouse called the health department after dealing with raw sewage backing up in the yard for 10 years and begging them to fix the problem.(health inspector came out and agreed that there was a problem.) They paid a guy they know around $500 install a 20 foot section of pipe because they don't want to spent the $15K to do it right. (basically it was a dog and pony show) Somehow the guy that installed the pipe has connections because he paid the inspector off and our waste drain pipes still get clogged up after a big rain. I guess if you have a lot of money you can get away with about anything you want to.
Thanks for not having a ton of ads in the middle of your videos!
Lpc C I agree
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@@bradley3549 This is one of the very few channels on youtube that I think totally deserves it (and that you get the value back from).
A plumber once told me he learned 3 main things throughout his career.
1. Water runs downhill
2. Never undervalue a change of clothes.
3. Never stick your fingers in your mouth😂
4. Paydays on Friday
Actually it's Poop runs downhill, colds on the right, hots on the left and don't chew your finger nails, LoL
@@leemitchell3020 I was gonna correct him but you beat me to it lol.
@@leemitchell3020 The way I always heard it was, Hot on the left, cold on the right and shit doesn't go uphill.
My grandpa that was a plumber always said crap runs down hill, dont chew your fingernails and payday is friday
Thank you! I could've watched and listened to your plumber for a couple hours. A real craftsman.
I agree, so much great information he has, and I love learning new things.
What he has to say about younger tradespeople overspecializing is all too true. It's all too easy to spend your entire apprenticeship in one thing; a carpenter that only does finish carpentry installs, or rough work forming, or perhaps a plumber doing new homes or commercial buildings, or an electrician that only has experience in an industrial setting. You get to be very good at a few things, but it doesn't make you a very well rounded tradesperson or craftsman.
Terrible job to say the least... This fella is NOT a plumbing craftsmen..
fred johnson care to elaborate on that a little more? What’s your credibility?
@@ryanthomas2472 Nah. Its is more that he knows what he is doing. When you have 20 years experience and can sling a saw as well as him you can do it the same way.
Its like the old saying, measure twice cut once. Well the pros don't do that, they eyeball it from across the room and cut the next three pieces. But that is terrible advice for someone who is just learning.
Hi, Great plumber, great video! I started plumbing as a little squirt, much like your plumber. I could run in a crawl space, bring the wrong fitting/tool, run back with the correct one, faster than Dad could crawl. I roughed in my first bathroom at age twelve. Did plumbing and tin knocker's apprenticeships in high school college and graduate school. Then worked as an industrial mathematician for forty years. I still do my own plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. I tell inspectors that if they like my work, blame my father. If they have a problem with it, then I failed to do something he taught me and blame me. It's rare that I don't get a compliment on my work; that's a credit to Dad and the other skilled tradesmen around whom I worked.
My father was from a generation of tradesmen that demanded that even work that would be hidden in walls SHALL be plumb, square, level, parallel, and/or uniformly graded as required. If the work was visible, then even greater perfection was required. These tradesmen took the "neat and workmanlike" part of the code very seriously. I see so little work in the trades that meets the standards of these "old timers" that when I do, it is worthy of remark. Your plumber meets that standard. I was recently in the basement of a friend's custom home. The plumbing and radiant heating system was a work of art; it would not have been out of place at M.O.M.A. Even with purple primer, there wasn't a drip or run of primer/glue anywhere. There was exactly an 1/8" margin of purple primer showing from every fitting. Absolutely perfect. Solder joints were perfect: exactly the correct amount of solder - no drips nor runs.
I always find it interesting what is allowed and not allowed by local variants to the various codes. As an example, in my jurisdiction, the inspector demands to see purple primer on PVC pipe. Because of this, most plumbers in this jurisdiction use ABS -- one step glue joints. But, then you see "woopies" in the DWV system, because the DWV pipe "took a set" from being in the sun either in the supply chain or on the job site. Clearly your jurisdiction doesn't require primer/cleaner if the "correct" glue is used. We can't hang DWV piping with metal strap (it must be plastic or plastic hangers), clearly you can. The code pretty much universally requires that DWV piping be supported as you did: blocking on top, strapped on the bottom. Yet, I rarely see the blocking on the top of the pipe. If one uses the blocking on top, it is almost trivial to set the grade properly, as we see you and your plumber doing. Nice job!
I've never worked with a general/framing contractor that was willing to pause framing for the "ease" of the plumber or other trades people. Doing the rough-in without the deck installed is so much easier than crawling everywhere. And, I think, in general results in a better, neater job.
Thanks & Best Regards,
Gottfried
Your videos remind me of the grandfather I lost. Thank you for being who you are!
As a General contractor this is outstanding. Plumbers are a pain in the ass. Love the way you set the grade. I would do that for plumbers and they would still screw it up. Great job man. Love the suspenders too. My daughter hates mine.
I am gonna show this to all my subs and explain to these young-ins...this is how you DING AND DONG! Great Chemistry!
A good trick (Me as a plumber here) use a hole saw that's the same diameter as the pipe and drill holes in the 2x4 or 2x6 every say 12 then 13" and then 14" center kind of like what he was doing at 3:19 but instead of cutting it you're using a hole saw then the pipe fits perfect into the wood and also stays strapped nicely
The plumber was by far the most interesting pal youve ever had here on the channel. I love him already!
Dusting and his concrete finish crew are also monsters check out those videos
I definitely enjoyed this episode. I'm a 3rd generation plumber from here in Michigan. I've been plumbing since I was a child. I've generally been disappointed in plumbing aspects of renovation shows. They never seem to accurately depict real world plumbing. This episode really accurately captured what real-world, good plumbing looks like and how it functions. 👍 Another note, my dad has worn the exact same watch my entire life lol. Keep up the good work
"Good enough for the girls I go out with".. spoken like a true plumber! :D
Lmao@ I'm a framer and use that shit!!!
@@mats852 Who doesn't know AvE. The man is writing a book on what not to say in an office.
"Looks good from my house "
I appreciate your plumber explaining why it needs to be at least 1/4 per foot. as a younger person people never explain why when teaching. It gets frustrating.
Code in Wisconsin is minimum 1/8 inch per foot for 3 inch pipe up to 8 inch. 1/4 inch ppf 2 inch and under. Too much pitch can be bad too because the water can leave solids behind. Especially with the newer water efficient fixtures. Larger size pipe is flatter so the water spreads out and fails to carry waste.
2 and a half years in the trades I have realized most tradesmen aren't teachers haha.
@@brandonknight4945 very true
You never want the tide to out run the boat.
I wish a lot of young people would watch these videos just so they could get reacquainted with with the proper use of their mother tongue. Excellent articulation of all the whys and wherefores of a very informative and interesting set of house building topics!
I like this plumber. "I've forgotten 90% of what I learned" lmao
I literally laughed out loud at that one! I feel his pain!
Its the glue speaking 🤣
We are master tradesman,,, passing the trades. It takes decades, respect , and helping pass the trades,. I'm learning every video you present,,,, at 60,,,,, thank you,,,I'm still learning,,,, swinging a hammer,,,, AWESOME
As a DIYer, found your video very interesting, even though not planning to build my own home.
Just by watching it, picked up small but valuable info on plumbing protocols etc.
Thanks for your video n look forward to your next one.
That's great!
Just because you watch a video on plumbing doesn't make you a Plumber
So dont be a cheap ass buy once cry once
Another great video....and finally one I feel qualified to comment on, being an old plumber. It was great to watch your plumber work his craft, a true professional making it look easy. One hundred years ago they may have used lead pipe and bends which would have been 'pulled' out of a sheet of lead using 'dollies' and wiped at the joints. When I was apprenticed my boss explained how they pulled a long radius 4" bend out of a sheet of lead which connected to the pan. One part of the sanitary plumbing which may have been good for your audience to understand is the importance of vents in maintaining pressure equalization in the sanitary system and keeping the fixture water traps in place. Well done on a great series of videos.
The view from this house looks incredible! Such a beautiful area.
Code says one has to use plastic strapping with pvc or abs. Really like your videos and commentary about the joy of labor and pride in doing a good job. Carpentry is such a combination of physical, math and abstract thinking skills. Most people don't realize what a craft or art that it is. I wish our youthful generations could realize what a rewarding (and profitable) career it can be. Not everyone needs college.
Phil seems like a great guy to work with.
he is the best
I'm a young trades guy and let me tell you, my admiration for these guys is taller than the buildings they build. When you get a guy who knows the trade so well he can crack a joke about how he forgot 90% of what he learned, who says he can't compete with young crews that bang out jobs just to get a check because he has to think about how the system will perform 20 years down the road.. that's humility man, that's not only the kind of guy who can do a job that stands the test of time, that's the kind of guy that makes the world a better place. That's who I want to learn from, who I aspire to be like.
This is such a fantastic channel. This is what should be on TV.
This is what "This Old House" should really be...
That series should never be on TV. The executives of any TV channel would edit the living crap out of it and rip it's soul out, and then mix it with pointless product placement and advertising.
Im a home inspector and I use your analogy like the 11 yo building a fort. I often use a young boy building a fort in crawl areas thats so spot on. So you realize when we were kids thats what we did. I love your basic explanations you have a knak I am most appreciated by clients and realtors for that one overall reason. Where I am if your septic needs X amount percentage to repair you have to hook to sewer
I've been plumbing residential and commercial for 19 years in California and I enjoyed Phil's plumbing work👌🏽. I was fortunate to learned from old school plumbers that were willing to share their knowledge and the small details that cut my learning curve immensely.
This is so cool, I really liked thinking about how the coefficient of friction decreasing as technology improved materials over the years led to relaxing in the code of angles required. And like you said, we're so fortunate to be alive at a time where we have such great technology. Young people lament at the problems left in the world, plastics in the ocean etc., and there certainly are problems that need attention, but it's important to remember that that's a leftover problem after technology solved 99 others, and this is great progress
Hilarious when the Plumber says "good enough for the girls I go with". Great video!
Good enough for government work.
The wisdom this guy shares is undervalued. I have seen to many DIYers (including myself) tackle every project of a build by themselves and make horrible mistakes costing way to much money and grief. Get an expert and work with them if you want to learn and save money. Do it yourself if you want you waste money and swear at your kids.
Hey so I am a 25 year old guy who did some blacksmithing on some farrier equipment that the barn my gf's horses were at had. I havnt done any in 3 or 4 years because I dont have access to that equipment anymore but have been wanting to do it again.
Watched your hammer like a blacksmith video on Friday night, and googled to see if there was any groups in my area and happened to find one I didnt know about having a hammer in on Saturday that I went too. Turns out putting a hammer down for awhile didnt do much for my skills but man it felt good to smith again and for the first time in a coal forge.
Ive been watching your videos for several years, at least before the spec house was announced. I dont comment much, but you have definitly been getting better and better at making videos, both in shooting/ editing but also just being on screen. Thanks for doing all the different things you do on here. It really inspires me to make stuff. (as hard as that is in an apartment)
CutTimeBrony your a young man save your money work hard and learn all you can. Your turn will come and it will be a masterpiece.
Probably the best plumbing video I’ve seen so far. Thank you👍🏼
Aaaaahh! My weekly dose of E.C. and the spec house... nice!
Please keep every professional a chance to show their skills and talk about their trade. I say regularly any professional is always worth watching and hearing from. It is what brought me to your channel and what keeps me coming back. Thank you for bringing me into this world.
My dad plumbed my house 35 years ago, before he passed, no problems yet. Good to have a plumber you can trust.
Thanks to Phil for imparting some wisdom.
Been a general contractor myself for over 42 years now. Just love your videos. Thank you
so much for making them. Very enjoyable. GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
Isn't it wonderful to work outside when it is not raining? I miss that (retired). My mentor, Duane Hoisington, said '"we don't build them like they used to"...and that's a good thing". We use much better practices today, when we do it right. I really enjoy watching your videos and I think they would be an automatic educational tool in schools.
Phil and Mike are great - helped our family solve many problems over the years. Thanks for featuring them!
he is the real deal when it comes to plumbers !! top notch !! excellent work !!
Plumber, "Do as I say, not as I do"
Works in all trades.
Thank you for illuminating such a critical component of the construction process. 99% of homeowners take this for granted and will never understand why "things" are done a certain way and why you should not mess with it down the road. I live in a home (1952) that is filled with cast iron waste pipe. I dread the day when I have to dig and replace any of it. One bonus of cast iron in the walls is that it is very quiet. Cheers!!
God... I love this channel... Even after being in the trades for over 25 years, I know I'm going to learn something every time you guys publish a video.... So I thank you for that...
Have 2 close friends in the house building business, both where in the same exact class at the same time and one went to build new houses and the other went to refurbish and rebuilding old houses.
It is VERY clear that the one who is rebuilding and have to fix others mistakes is a superior over the other one.
So lesson learned, you learn a lot from fixing others mistakes like your plumber says 👍👌
Just putting up new stuff and never seeing how it is in 5 or 10 years isn't the same
I am not a plumber but have worked for the company of the PVC fittings you installed in this video for almost 20 years it is always interesting seeing where and how the different parts are used. Thanks for doing the videos of this build all of the videos so far have been educational and entertaining.
I appreciate the feel of this video. I'm a veteran tile installer of 27yrs. My trade has become as much my identity as being a father and husband. It's nice to see tradesman, work with gratitude and humility, as well as skill.
My very first job while still in high school was a second pair of hands for the city plumber. We only had one. I probably cut an threaded a mile or more of galvanized pipe and snaked out about the same in sewer pipe. Your friend Phill reminds me of my easy going plumber and brings back many wonderful memories, thank Phill for me for being apart of your video. I was amazed many many years later just how much I had learned that other people had no clue about.
It's just great to see conscientious professional doing the job the right way.
So much respect for tradesmen like this.
I do commercial electrical work, so I see a lot of plumbers throughout my day, I don't know if it's just in Vancouver, but damn so far the plumbers I see here have huge arms and build like tanks!! they look like bodybuilders walking around construction site lol, maybe its because in commercial plumbing they still use cast iron drain pipes and fittings. i did not know much about drainage prior to this video, but after watching this, I feel appreciative of their good work, keeping the shits in the sewer and bringing clean water in the building, the simple things I take for granted in my home, awesome!
A quarter inch of foot also allows your fittings to work when you have to go up a wall. Rough-in measurements are really important. You connect point A to point B, but you have to shoot your exit before you start. Years of doing it make it easier. When I was a kid you went out with the old man and you did as he said.
He was a journeyman and you were an apprentice. It's a great way to make a living.
Nice work. Im a 4th year plumbing apprentice and everyday I learn there's more to learn. The smallest 10 second trick can make hours of difference. Keep protecting the health of our nation! ✊
Scott, your plumber is a MASTER plumber - nothing beats experience combined with a commitment to quality. 👌👌👌👏👏👏👏
The plumber was a joy to watch. A skilled craftsman.
You sure know how to choose the best tradesmen in every trade of your build you are one lucky guy surrounded by such skilled and dedicated pepole, keep safe guys and thankyou for a great informative series.
I am loving your pipe suspension system! We don't build a lot of new houses with crawlspaces where I live (the old houses are, but you don't get to see their plumbing), so it's amazing to see it.
Phil seems like such a great guy and has that calm confidence in his craft that makes all the difference.
The Bob Ross of construction!! So soothing to watch!
I come from a construction family. My dad and one of his brothers were plumbers. I helped dad off and on in the '50s and '60s. So I relate best to galvanized, iron and copper pipes.
I used dad's Ridgid pipe machine a lot. And I hand threaded a lot of galvanized pipe. In fact I still enjoy tap and die sets.
But later I marked and cruised timber, did a little logging, and eventually divided my time between arbor and mortuary work. So: It's been enjoyable, useful and constructive. But I knew I was waaaay behind in plumbing knowledge. I remember reaming galvanized pipe. Now I know why. I have helped a bit with plastic, but didn't know why I had to do some things.
All that to say why I was glued to this video. The review was good, the new stuff even better.
And I like your plumber.
By the way, my dad sometimes wore bib overalls. Prevents "plumber's butt".
Great voice and great video. Now I truly understand how a crawl space looks like. Thanks!
Another great episode! I'm an electrician in New Zealand (well a bit of a lineman now) so I love seeing how you folks over there do things.
There’s a lot of different codes state to state, even down to the county.
Logically explained. A real master professor.
Sparky here. Leviton has a really nice panel I recommend using if your area is as tough with arc faults as mine is.
One of the many subs that are taken for granted... until something goes wrong.
When I was about to say “someone give a deburring tool to Phill” he starts speaking about that. I take my hat off sir and I know years and years of experience don’t even compare with new fancy tools. All the best!
Can we get a Cy Swan style interview with Phil? That man is a treasure...I could listen to him for hours.
Wow, another fantastic video! Speaking of sewer access charges, For my commercial property (30 miles NW of the Twin Cities, MN), we have an existing well and septic system. After a recent well failure (original well casing lasted 30 years), we had to look at the possibility of connecting to a recently added municipal water and sewer line (approx 42ft from the nearest point of the building). The city sewer access charge (SAC) and water access charge (WAC) alone was nearly $26,000 - which did not include construction materials and labor! Needless to say, we stayed with our existing plumbing system and dug a new well (approx $18K total). The cost of moving crap can be pretty high! ;)
Of all the things I love about this channel, I love the respect you give to those folks you bring in the most.
Scott,
You channel and videos just keep getting better and better! I grew up watching "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop," and I have to say that your content easily rivals those!
Thank you both for taking the time produce such enjoyable, well-explained content, I sure do enjoy watching!
Regards,
Jon
Thank you Jon!!!
I been around a bit and this guy is one of the best! Your lucky to know such good people
Love this I used to do plumbing in south Florida and I agree with everything you've said!! But to much pitch can be bad because the water will shoot around solids and sometimes leave them behind and that can cause a blockage..👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼... oh and hes absolutely right if you watch a plumber how he primes and glues his pipe you can tell if he cares and if hes any good. If there is purple pool rimer and glue all over send him packing!!!lol guess I should have watched the whole video before opening my big mouth.. nothing but truth has been spoken on that site that plumber really knows how it is!!!! MAN I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!!
Greetings from england.
It is nice to see how different the work is over there everything is done so different. Love the videos and appreciate the knowledge. Keep it up.
Would you give an example...thx
@@maleficentcop2752 builders wear tool belts, we don't have crawl spaces, all our pipework is underground. We use mm not inches, our electric is 240v, we don't use lumber we use timber, we don't say mud, we say cement or concrete or plaster for walls. Are codes seem to be much more stricter, 😂😂 oh yeah we spell words with silent letters such as knives,knobs,colour. Oh yeah, one thing I love is that you take pride in your tools and materials being made locally or in your country.
MeNtAlMoUsE "WE...." the USA have moved into the 21 century !!! Sorry you Limeys are stuck in the 19th century...clinging to your history/heritage !!!!! SAD !!!!
It is not my fault it's what we learn 😂😂 blame shakespeare
@@wilburfinnigan2142 I only don't use feet because everyone has different sizes, we normally use a tape measure 😂
You know a guy has experience when he, KNOWS his time is better spent within his trade, than in trades he "knows". A lot of people are a "Jack of all trades", but really are "a master of none".
Great to see a true professional! Love the series.
Thank You Scott, for sharing your thoughts, insights and skills. It is truly a pleasure listening to you and a privilege to receive all you share. You remind me so much of my late Dad, I learnt so much from him too. Keep up the fantastic work you do. Take care and God bless.
Crazy and impressive to see so many older Milwaukee cordless tools still being put to work. Good to see someone still values the money and given how they look he takes great care of them. They still have quite a bit of work left in them, and he still uses them regardless of their age.
Scott, this plumber is tops. Please find ways to bring him back! 🤣
I lived in a house with a septic tank, it was built before engineered drain fields were a thing. When We sold the house we had to dig up the entire back yard and have an approved engineered system put in and it was costly. Two years later the county extended their sewers to that area and made everyone hook up to it. Of course we passed the cost of the drain field (mostly) on to the next buyer, not only did we get set back from it, but the guy who bought the house was at the lowest point of the system so to speak because he had to pay to hook to the County sewer, he basically paid for both and wasn't able to even use one of them. Love these episodes, Your doing a great service, thank you, :)
This is what TH-cam was made for. What a great resource.
Outside cleanouts are the only way to go. As did you, I cored through my 1923 bungalow concrete foundation wall and T-ed into our main 4-inch dia ABS plumbing line that fed into the old cast iron sewer that I also cut and connected to. The prior cleanout was on the darn roof! Also replumbed the back bathroom via the restoration of it and corrected alot of old mistakes - mainly supporting the ABS kitchen line and correcting the slope. Coat and twist! Love it. Btw, although I know that foundation and center support cripple wall is likely locked, I still think I'd put some shear panels to lock that cripple wall down. Great video!
well this was awesome.
Did Phil remind anyone else of Robert Duvall a little bit? Seems like the expertise lies in the nuances of what he did.
Like he would fit, and then rotate the assembly into position one time, and then stop. If his fitting came undone, he didn't just stick it back together like i think many of us might have; he reapplied the glue, and then put it back together.
you can really tell he meant what he said about building a system a certain way specifically because of his experience in the repair side of the plumbing world.
Loved the personal touch here guys.
The reason he had to reapply glue was because he didn't chamfer bevel the outside of the pipe. That Sharp 90 degree angle scrapes all the glue out when inserted into fittings. C'mon Phil c'mon brooooo
Very cool plumber... Very honest plumber... Very nice work...
Great series, mandatory viewing for the young apprentices.
Important step of the process. Looking great.
I learned more in the 30 seconds your plumber spoke than I have all week! Thanks
I can watch this guy all day! His knowledge is invaluable
I always found the plumbers to be some of the easiest guys to get along with on site. It’s funny how the personalities of the different construction crafts generally seems to be consistent from job to job. You mentioned that Phil was a funny guy and this is definitely consistent with the plumbers I’ve met in my career. I always found that if I was in the mood for a laugh, I’d go sit with the plumbers at lunch time. Of all the trades, plumbers always seemed to be a group of good, fun loving guys. And somewhat prone to a few good natured practical jokes from time to time.
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Psid...
Your observations of plumbers reminds me of my dad... before his first drink after work. Then all bets were off.
Awesome video, thanks for sharing and allowing us to meet your Plumber.
There's gonna be a video montage at the end of this series of all the "peach" moments 😂
I'm very happy listening this real tradesman I love when him honestly respect other man hard work thank a lot sir bcz Plumbing isn't not a easy trade take years and years learning to done it on right way 👍👍👍👍👍
This is high quality content! Thank you for you hard work.
I love how clean your site is
I wouldn't worry about the people who say you're doing this or that wrong. There's an old saying. "Two of a trade rarely agree".
Looks way better than the plumbing in my crawlspace. He does good work, and so do you.
Wow, your plumber friend is really something!
Yes he is!!!
Enjoy your knowledge. What that plumber says is true about tradesmen and there craft. Being a one man show is hard to do on the competitive side but that is why he have the young bucks. Unfortunately most will not be well versed in their trade. It seems to be more of a money grab these days /hurry up get it done and take the money. Anyway just a Ramblin, kudos to you for and your superior knowledge of the trades!
Really appreciate these in depth plumbing videos, seeing Phil's way of working gives me ideas on how to do things out of my comfort zone. Learned a few new things with a doubt.
Phil is the real deal!
Great persona, I cherish the knowledge left behind such men/women willing to pass on the trade crafts. Great practical explanations and video of execution is amazing! Thank you kind sir
Sir like usual, it’s a pleasure to watch you work and especially your explaining of the work and the right way of doing the particular job at hand. Great work sir.
I'm sorry but I miss your name Sir, all I want to say is that you are a wonderful human been... such a lovely and calm way to explain things around this huge subject; "CONSTRUCTIONS". Congrats' Sir....
I'm a master plumber and I approve. I would also say that every plumber should start in service
I can see that far more knowledge comes from the service side of the trade. But i don't think I would be the technician I am today without my years in new construction and remodels.
I think Matt Risinger talks about doing repairs and remodels teaching him all the ways that a house can be messed up when its first built, and the issues that can result.
Of course, my old house, we had a pipe burst. And the plumbing company asked if they could bring all the apprentices by, because they didn't know the next time they would be able to show them a true old style lead piping system like I had. This... did not make my wife feel great.
no respectable master plumber would approve of this terribly wrong work... youre either a liar or an incompetent master plumber
It's true, every apprentice should start in service and repairs . I learned more doing that from some very good journeyman than you will ever learn behind a desk.Going on a job and having to figure out what's wrong and being able to fix it it the most satisfying thing. 55 year retired M.P.