Great video, however, what about the expansion tank ?? Can you explain why you did not install it together with the hot water tank and when the expansion tank is not necessary.. Thanks..
Great question! Expansion tanks alleviate pressure variances, extending the life of the water heater, and helping with things like water hammer, which can be very hard on plumbing fixtures. At the time this video was shot, I offered them as an upgrade. Now, I include them with every install. I occasionally still see installs done without them as not all area code departments require them. In my opinion, though, they are completely worth the additional cost. Best of luck with your projects!
Thank you for this instructional video. Re. The pressure adapter jig, is the idea to build up pressure in the compressor before suddenly opening up the ball valve and blasting air into the water tank?
Ultimately, you're just trying to introduce pressure into the water heater to help evacuate it. Connecting the line, then waiting for the compressor to stop running (signaling that it's full), then opening the valve does introduce a strong initial pressure that helps clear debris at the drain valve. Best of luck with your project!
Hi if you replace the old tank and installing a new one do you have to replace the ( Vacuum Relief Valve) the vacuum breaker or you can the old one that is already installed on the copper hose thx
I'm puzzled. The replacement doesn't appear complicated, so why is it then that plumbers in my area are giving me estimates of $700 to $1000 just to replace the tank (which looks like a 3-4 hr job)? Note: I already have the new tank and associated lines, expansion tank, etc., so their estimate is for labor only.
$700 - to $1000 seems high. However, every case is unique. It's hard to tell what needs to be done to prepare the new tank for installation without seeing what's in place that needs to be removed and what you are installing. If for example you are removing an antmospheric vent gas heater and you are installing a power vent that requires a whole different venting then the quoted price is very competitive.
@erickjason9092 absolutely. I've disassembled gas piping after years of use and found lots and lots of condensation, sand and debris in the catch. Crazy.
For educational purposes it's a good video but not a real life scenario. For example when the flex water hoses were disconnected from the copper pipe he was able to remove the compression rings by just sliding them out. That connection was never tighten down. Try to remove fitting that were in place for 15-20 years, some of them corroded and do a real video under these scenarios.
@takismantas1159 thanks for watching. Obviously, this is a very controlled studio environment, and that copper ring, called a ferrule, can def be tough to remove after years of being in use, but that doesn't mean they're isn't a lot to be learned. TH-cam is a cooperative learning environment, or can be. Now, if you'd mentioned a ferrule removal tool like this one: Compression Sleeve Puller Tool Remove Nut & Ferrule Of Pipe 03943, Sleeve Remover For 1/2” Compression Fittings Only, Corroded & Frozen Supply Stops, Plumbing Tools Compression Ring Removal Tool a.co/d/8FgPzQQ ... and explained it's use, that would have been helpful. For those following along, you unscrew the compression nut, remove the supply valve, slide this tool into the copper pipe (sometimes you have to chamfer out the end of the copper), thread the nut up onto the tool, then twist the handle while holding the base of the tool still with a wrench, and the nut and ferrule will come right off. Easy peezy.
Great video, however, what about the expansion tank ?? Can you explain why you did not install it together with the hot water tank and when the expansion tank is not necessary.. Thanks..
Great question! Expansion tanks alleviate pressure variances, extending the life of the water heater, and helping with things like water hammer, which can be very hard on plumbing fixtures. At the time this video was shot, I offered them as an upgrade. Now, I include them with every install. I occasionally still see installs done without them as not all area code departments require them. In my opinion, though, they are completely worth the additional cost. Best of luck with your projects!
Thank you for this instructional video. Re. The pressure adapter jig, is the idea to build up pressure in the compressor before suddenly opening up the ball valve and blasting air into the water tank?
Ultimately, you're just trying to introduce pressure into the water heater to help evacuate it. Connecting the line, then waiting for the compressor to stop running (signaling that it's full), then opening the valve does introduce a strong initial pressure that helps clear debris at the drain valve. Best of luck with your project!
Hi if you replace the old tank and installing a new one do you have to replace the ( Vacuum Relief Valve) the vacuum breaker or you can the old one that is already installed on the copper hose thx
Great info and video!
Wouldn’t it be easier just to unhook the inlet water line with the valve at the bottom open?
Any step taken to allow air in will help, yes.
God bless you ! Good job !
I'm puzzled. The replacement doesn't appear complicated, so why is it then that plumbers in my area are giving me estimates of $700 to $1000 just to replace the tank (which looks like a 3-4 hr job)? Note: I already have the new tank and associated lines, expansion tank, etc., so their estimate is for labor only.
The cost of doing business, depending on many local factors. For many plumbing companies, it's necessary to gross around $1800 per day per plumber.
$700 - to $1000 seems high. However, every case is unique. It's hard to tell what needs to be done to prepare the new tank for installation without seeing what's in place that needs to be removed and what you are installing. If for example you are removing an antmospheric vent gas heater and you are installing a power vent that requires a whole different venting then the quoted price is very competitive.
Do you use pipe dope on a compression fitting?
Nope.
You could .
Nice Video!
SEDIMENT TRAP IN THE GAS LINE?
@erickjason9092 absolutely. I've disassembled gas piping after years of use and found lots and lots of condensation, sand and debris in the catch. Crazy.
@@Teach2Build I dont know why I wrote that comment. LOL. I'm a dunce!
@@erickjason9092 ha!
For educational purposes it's a good video but not a real life scenario. For example when the flex water hoses were disconnected from the copper pipe he was able to remove the compression rings by just sliding them out. That connection was never tighten down.
Try to remove fitting that were in place for 15-20 years, some of them corroded and do a real video under these scenarios.
@takismantas1159 thanks for watching. Obviously, this is a very controlled studio environment, and that copper ring, called a ferrule, can def be tough to remove after years of being in use, but that doesn't mean they're isn't a lot to be learned. TH-cam is a cooperative learning environment, or can be. Now, if you'd mentioned a ferrule removal tool like this one:
Compression Sleeve Puller Tool Remove Nut & Ferrule Of Pipe 03943, Sleeve Remover For 1/2” Compression Fittings Only, Corroded & Frozen Supply Stops, Plumbing Tools Compression Ring Removal Tool a.co/d/8FgPzQQ
... and explained it's use, that would have been helpful.
For those following along, you unscrew the compression nut, remove the supply valve, slide this tool into the copper pipe (sometimes you have to chamfer out the end of the copper), thread the nut up onto the tool, then twist the handle while holding the base of the tool still with a wrench, and the nut and ferrule will come right off. Easy peezy.
Wow awesome info!
That's a female fitting. 🙄
the actor does not speak of the electrical connection for the heater. Electric or gas water heaters they AA use electricity.
Thanks for watching. Most models of gas water heaters require no external power. Take care.