Very well done. I love how the video moves quickly through each task and is explained in detail with the commentary. I also like how it shows two ways to connect the water heater. Thank you
Has to be the best video I've seen in a couple of days of reviewing on the Internet. I follow a lot of DIYers. Yours is really, really good stuff. I like how you have shown that I can use a union next to the gas control valve that is going to be the secret method for me!
AWESOME! love how u were quick to important points and speed up thru mundane tightening and preparing pipes. Sometimes people just need a refresher course not an hour talking thru every single step. Thanks 😁
This excellent video was created by a professional plumber who really knows how to install the plumbing correctly. I especially like the speedup where needed. Thanks!
This is an EXCELLET video! Our hot water heater died today, and my Husband is going to replace it. I can now drain the tank for him while he is at work, and I know that will save him some time. Thank you!!!!!!
I bought this water heater th-cam.com/users/postUgkx8G49mV71sAzUl9shXyLW-r3XgHH9EVh1 for use in my bus conversion. I installed it under my kitchen sink and it is fed by a high efficiency on-demand LP water heater. It is both a backup hot water source as well as a water saving device since we have hot water on demand rather than having to wait for the gas on demand water heater to finish its ignition cycle. I decided on this water heater due to the fact that it only draws 1300watts when it's ON instead of the 1500 watts that most Water heaters this size draw. In an RV a couple hundred watts can be a big deal. With very low standby losses, I don't have to worry about excessive power consumption. When propane is not available for our gas water heater, in conjunction with our low flow shower head there is enough hot water available to shower, albeit we won't be taking "hotel showers." Also very happy with the recovery rate of this water heater. Granted, it is quite small, but it does exactly what we need it to do.
Well done. Your video is very clear, good audio, clear camera footage. I called a national big box home improvement store and they wanted $1,300 above the price of the water heater for installation. I've seen pro's do this with 1 or 2 guys in under 2 hours. Sounds like gouging to me. I am fortunate that my water heater is a spacious furnace room. My biggest issue is getting two large adjustable wrenches!
$1300 for labor/parts (not including the water heater) for an atmospherically vented water heater install is way too much. Most plumbers charge between 3-4 hrs labor plus parts. This covers the cost of overhead, delivery, install, and removal of the old tank. I'd do a little shopping around. Good luck!
So glad I found this video! I replaced my hwh and followed each of your steps to the T. Turned out great! Well, after I had to replace the main water valve! ;)
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
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Great video! Succinct and well verbalized. Not overly verbose! 😁👍🏼 My turn to replace our gas H2O heater.. Ours includes "expansion tank" on the top. Do you have a video replacing a H2O heater with expansion tank?
I want to thank you for taking the time to make and post this video. your skills are evident that is for certain. nice upgrade on the gas line and really like the union next to the tank's GVC for easier removal so you might not have to take the gas line apart on the next install (or the next guy will be grateful). my question is about dielectric unions and it's not an easy subject to find good information about even with Google and TH-cam. I noticed on this install you didn't put one on the hot side with the shark bite, but you mentioned you normally solder one on both hot and cold? any explanation you'd like to mention about this? i'm having to change out a failed gas hot water tank after in service for only 6 months and the dielectric on the hot side I can barely see thru cause it has so much build up. don't the new tanks also have nipples with dielectric? thanks for any help if you have time to comment on this.
Thanks Michael! I think it's just old habit that I'm still using dielectic unions. I've been using them since the start of my career and before dielectic nipples were standard on most water heaters. You're correct that the nipples coming out of the tank are dielectic, lined usually with a blue coating. Does the hot side dielectic look clogged with corrosion or debris? It's very common on a new install to get debris caught in the water heater's inlet/outlet because the home's water distribution system was disturbed (water on off, moving piping). Just a side note: The original Sharkbite water heater flex lines were awful and so I stayed away from them. The tubing inside them would actually deteriorate and clog up all the fixtures in the home. As far as I know, this has been resolved. www.classaction.org/sharkbite-water-heater-connectors-fittings-lawsuit
To be honest I don't use corrugated water lines. They cause turbulent flow, which can lead to pinhole leaks. If you have to use a flex waterline connection, I recommend using a braided water line which has laminar flow. Thanks for the question!
Not sure if you can answer this...will the sharkbite work as well as the solder? I'm not too confident in my soldering capabilities and I don't have a lot of time to do the job. But I want a long term solution. I like sharkbite or compression fitting but am not sure about the longevity. Any advice is welcome. Love the video....well done!
Most professional plumbers advise against sharkbites. Sharkbites are mostly a handyman thing, and it's not that hard to learn to sweat copper as a diy'er.
regardless of what other people have said, sharkbites have been around for DECADES and ARE approved for in-wall installations (meaning you can seal them up in a wall with no access required by code). What that means is they have been evaluated by real professionals and over a period of time to allow for this type of installation. The biggest problem comes from improper installation... which is then attributed to the actual product failing... which it did but ONLY due to improper install. A common improper install is failure to remove all burs or debris from the pipes... which will interfere with that o-ring or even damage or tear it which would allow for leaks. FYI, I am not a plumber but a very well informed home owner who, out of necessity for being poor, learned all about various trades and services and how to do them RIGHT. My actual career is I am an IT engineer and an unlicensed electrician.
DIELECTRIC UNIONS was my main question in the post below that might have got lost with all the praise for your video so thanks again for the quick response that really helped me figure out this lack of information about this. also if you have a favorite plumber's dope I for one would love to hear about it cause I hear a lot about one that is Blue and no idea where to buy it? also do you use both teflon ((any brand better than another) or do you like using the thicker gas teflon on your water lines) and dope or just one or the other. thanks again for all your help and for sharing your wisdom!!
I use Oatey Great White pipe joint compound with PTFE for potable water Jet-Lube TF-15 for non-potable water (This stuff is amazing for anything non-potable) Unasco Pink Industrial thread sealing tape for potable water It depends on the situation if I use tape and dope or just one. I tend to tape and dope dielectrics to the water heater nipples because I find the tank nipples tend to have poorly cut threads from the manufacture. Most other connections, one or the other will do.
We just got Our new One & Hot Water Heater -----Put in today and we have same kind but Low Water pressure Through Water Kitchen and Bathroom how Do Fix it ?? Fix That
Hi Rick, I personally use dielectric union soldered connections. I find that it has a cleaner look and has less restriction than flex lines. You're right, the Sharkbite fittings make installation quick and easy.
@@PROSDIY Amen. That was my only criticism of this video: there's no way I would use Sharkbites, especially when I had a torch right there and the cold water was sweat in. If I were a homeowner and saw a professional plumber using a Sharkbite to make that connection, I'd stop him and tell him no sir. Sweat it. Great video and thank you for the time to make it.
@@bullmoosepiper7732 I agree. I felt weird installing that Sharkbite for sure. I just wanted to show 2 possible methods in the video. Nothing beats the nice clean look of sweat copper. Plus there is this: www.classaction.org/sharkbite-water-heater-connectors-fittings-lawsuit
Great video. City and county codes always bug me. Everything put in 15 years ago is now too "dangerous" and the fact that the codes change across CITY lines crazy. Per the code writers, everything built before 1995 should have exploded by now.
So true. I can have completely different codes to comply to, just travelling 10 minutes down the road to a different county. A lot has to do with the inspector as well.
Nice well done and helpful video. It should be noted that homeowners should check with county to see if a permit is required for water heater replacement. In my county, I need to pull a permit for replacement of my water heater.
The cost varies greatly based on an area's hourly rate and if you get a company or an individual to complete the replacement. My hourly rate is $95/hr and charge 3hrs + parts. Which includes removal and recycling of the old tank. There are a lot of companies that don't install owner supplied tanks though. Most companies make their money on the water heater's markup. I can find people advertising in the classifieds for as little as $150 for the install and as high as $500. These numbers are in CAD.
To be honest I don't complete owner supplied tank installs. I supply my own tanks either AO Smith or Bradford White depending on the job. 40 US gallon atmospherically vented water heaters at $1100 + gst CAD and 50 US gallon at $1300 + gst CAD. By supplying my own tanks I can control the product and warranty that I'm installing. Just for an idea I would probably charge around $350 CAD for the complete install, removal, and parts if I were to offer that service.
Pros DIY thank you. Someone wanted to charge me 1,200 over the phone. And I only have a 40 GAL and 40,000 tank. Told my wife that seems kinda high. Wish you lived here I would hire you.
Ran into a snafu . The new heater is a bit taller by two inches. The exhaust stack don't match. Darn . It's not straight up but has a 90 elbow near top. In an outside closet.
I’ve watched this and another video similar to it, to see why my guy is charging $2k for swapping out the old and removing it from site, and installing a new tank that he’ll be picking up and bringing over.
You can definitely replace a water heater yourself. But, should you?? If you do, make sure you get a permit and install it to code for safety reasons. I thought about replacing mine and wasn’t aware that I should get a permit which doesn’t cost that much. But, I decided to hire a license plumber, and he installed it to code which included things I wouldn’t have done. It ended up being more than disconnecting the old one, and connecting the new one.
Lol, you definitely don't need to be a master plumber to replace a water heater (unless local codes require it). There's a reason that almost every company sends 1st and 2nd year plumbers to replace water heaters.
*Your* "local codes require it." There are many jurisdictions that don't require a permit for a water heater replacement. In the end it's the home owner's responsibility to know what they can legally work on and not in their home.
Sorry, but that's way too broad of a brush you're painting with there. I have seen plenty of homeowner installed water heaters (gas & electric) that were done correctly, had a permit pulled, nicely run lines, and were inspected. I have also seen some hack & slash jobs that just defied belief that were done by licensed plumbers. It depends upon the capabilities and understanding of the homeowner. I really dislike this lumping of all homeowners into the category of morons who don't have enough sense to come in out of the rain. If the homeowner doesn't know how to identify a type of screwdriver, then yeah, call the professionals. But a homeowner that understands the fundamentals of plumbing, knows tools and methods, does it the right way and gets a permit, calls for an inspection, and it passes, then I don't see any problem at all.
I've watched quite a few gas hot water heater replacement videos and yours is the most thorough and succinct. Thanks.
Very well done. I love how the video moves quickly through each task and is explained in detail with the commentary. I also like how it shows two ways to connect the water heater. Thank you
Best water heater install I have seen yet, thanks!
Has to be the best video I've seen in a couple of days of reviewing on the Internet. I follow a lot of DIYers. Yours is really, really good stuff.
I like how you have shown that I can use a union next to the gas control valve that is going to be the secret method for me!
AWESOME! love how u were quick to important points and speed up thru mundane tightening and preparing pipes. Sometimes people just need a refresher course not an hour talking thru every single step. Thanks 😁
Thanks Jill! Take care!
This excellent video was created by a professional plumber who really knows how to install the plumbing correctly. I especially like the speedup where needed. Thanks!
I just have one complaint, I can’t like this video twice. Job well done sir!
Great video man!! Now I’m going to replace it and feel comfortable
Thank you! Good luck on your replacement!
nice wirk example.
straps are a must in central california, and so is the gas flex.
This is an EXCELLET video! Our hot water heater died today, and my Husband is going to replace it. I can now drain the tank for him while he is at work, and I know that will save him some time. Thank you!!!!!!
Good luck on your replacement!
Best soldering I ever seen!
I bought this water heater th-cam.com/users/postUgkx8G49mV71sAzUl9shXyLW-r3XgHH9EVh1 for use in my bus conversion. I installed it under my kitchen sink and it is fed by a high efficiency on-demand LP water heater. It is both a backup hot water source as well as a water saving device since we have hot water on demand rather than having to wait for the gas on demand water heater to finish its ignition cycle. I decided on this water heater due to the fact that it only draws 1300watts when it's ON instead of the 1500 watts that most Water heaters this size draw. In an RV a couple hundred watts can be a big deal. With very low standby losses, I don't have to worry about excessive power consumption. When propane is not available for our gas water heater, in conjunction with our low flow shower head there is enough hot water available to shower, albeit we won't be taking "hotel showers." Also very happy with the recovery rate of this water heater. Granted, it is quite small, but it does exactly what we need it to do.
Greatly appreciated! Very informative. I now know that I'll be able to replace my water heater. Much respect 🙏
Well done. Your video is very clear, good audio, clear camera footage. I called a national big box home improvement store and they wanted $1,300 above the price of the water heater for installation. I've seen pro's do this with 1 or 2 guys in under 2 hours. Sounds like gouging to me. I am fortunate that my water heater is a spacious furnace room. My biggest issue is getting two large adjustable wrenches!
$1300 for labor/parts (not including the water heater) for an atmospherically vented water heater install is way too much. Most plumbers charge between 3-4 hrs labor plus parts. This covers the cost of overhead, delivery, install, and removal of the old tank. I'd do a little shopping around. Good luck!
Great video. I've never installed one before. And I'm nervous. But I feel like I have an idea now.
So glad I found this video! I replaced my hwh and followed each of your steps to the T. Turned out great! Well, after I had to replace the main water valve! ;)
Glad your replacement went well! Cheers!
Good video... Fast and to the point........
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
Nice video tutorial very informative and easy to understand, thank you for sharing your knowledge,
Great work
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Very helpful, thanks!
That was awesome. May have to do it this weekend.
Good luck on your replacement!
Great video! Succinct and well verbalized. Not overly verbose! 😁👍🏼
My turn to replace our gas H2O heater.. Ours includes "expansion tank" on the top. Do you have a video replacing a H2O heater with expansion tank?
Great how to. Thank you
good stuff do you show a direct vent install?
Thanks Don. Unfortunately I don't have a direct vent, power vent, or power direct vented installation video yet, but it's in the plans. Cheers!
Very good video
Nicely done Sir.
Thank you! Cheers!
Really nice video
Good video !
Very professional. Thanks
very informative and helpful
Do I need to pull the plastic peace from shark bite couplers
Hi mate, I am a renter. How long should it take 2 plumbers to replace my DUX 135 litre water heater. Thanks heaps for your expertise.
I want to thank you for taking the time to make and post this video. your skills are evident that is for certain. nice upgrade on the gas line and really like the union next to the tank's GVC for easier removal so you might not have to take the gas line apart on the next install (or the next guy will be grateful).
my question is about dielectric unions and it's not an easy subject to find good information about even with Google and TH-cam. I noticed on this install you didn't put one on the hot side with the shark bite, but you mentioned you normally solder one on both hot and cold? any explanation you'd like to mention about this?
i'm having to change out a failed gas hot water tank after in service for only 6 months and the dielectric on the hot side I can barely see thru cause it has so much build up. don't the new tanks also have nipples with dielectric?
thanks for any help if you have time to comment on this.
Thanks Michael! I think it's just old habit that I'm still using dielectic unions. I've been using them since the start of my career and before dielectic nipples were standard on most water heaters. You're correct that the nipples coming out of the tank are dielectic, lined usually with a blue coating. Does the hot side dielectic look clogged with corrosion or debris? It's very common on a new install to get debris caught in the water heater's inlet/outlet because the home's water distribution system was disturbed (water on off, moving piping). Just a side note: The original Sharkbite water heater flex lines were awful and so I stayed away from them. The tubing inside them would actually deteriorate and clog up all the fixtures in the home. As far as I know, this has been resolved.
www.classaction.org/sharkbite-water-heater-connectors-fittings-lawsuit
Very useful info. thank you
Good video. Thanks
Thanks Buickmikee!
It is hard to see how to remove pipe going to release valve.
On mine it goes to the wall instead of straight down.
excellent tutorial!!!
what is better stainless steel or corrugated copper connector ?
To be honest I don't use corrugated water lines. They cause turbulent flow, which can lead to pinhole leaks. If you have to use a flex waterline connection, I recommend using a braided water line which has laminar flow. Thanks for the question!
@@PROSDIYThank you as well for your knowledge and expertise!! Much appreciated 🙏
Whelp, let's see how it goes. The video seems straightforward and the comments seem to indicate it's thorough, comprehensive and accurate.
Not sure if you can answer this...will the sharkbite work as well as the solder? I'm not too confident in my soldering capabilities and I don't have a lot of time to do the job. But I want a long term solution. I like sharkbite or compression fitting but am not sure about the longevity. Any advice is welcome. Love the video....well done!
Most professional plumbers advise against sharkbites. Sharkbites are mostly a handyman thing, and it's not that hard to learn to sweat copper as a diy'er.
regardless of what other people have said, sharkbites have been around for DECADES and ARE approved for in-wall installations (meaning you can seal them up in a wall with no access required by code). What that means is they have been evaluated by real professionals and over a period of time to allow for this type of installation. The biggest problem comes from improper installation... which is then attributed to the actual product failing... which it did but ONLY due to improper install. A common improper install is failure to remove all burs or debris from the pipes... which will interfere with that o-ring or even damage or tear it which would allow for leaks. FYI, I am not a plumber but a very well informed home owner who, out of necessity for being poor, learned all about various trades and services and how to do them RIGHT. My actual career is I am an IT engineer and an unlicensed electrician.
Totally excellent
Awesome video. Thank you.
DIELECTRIC UNIONS was my main question in the post below that might have got lost with all the praise for your video so thanks again for the quick response that really helped me figure out this lack of information about this.
also if you have a favorite plumber's dope I for one would love to hear about it cause I hear a lot about one that is Blue and no idea where to buy it? also do you use both teflon ((any brand better than another) or do you like using the thicker gas teflon on your water lines) and dope or just one or the other.
thanks again for all your help and for sharing your wisdom!!
I use Oatey Great White pipe joint compound with PTFE for potable water
Jet-Lube TF-15 for non-potable water (This stuff is amazing for anything non-potable)
Unasco Pink Industrial thread sealing tape for potable water
It depends on the situation if I use tape and dope or just one. I tend to tape and dope dielectrics to the water heater nipples because I find the tank nipples tend to have poorly cut threads from the manufacture. Most other connections, one or the other will do.
I am not a licensed plumber but I love blue-monster. Very reliable also!
This is excellent
Awesome ... good info
We just got Our new One & Hot Water Heater -----Put in today and we have same kind but Low Water pressure Through Water Kitchen and Bathroom
how Do Fix it ?? Fix That
Thanks for video
Can you make a video, how to convert to a electric water heater from a gas water heater?
can i use shark bite on both side
Which do you like better shark bite fittings or soldered? Seems like shark bite would be easier for DIYers
Hi Rick, I personally use dielectric union soldered connections. I find that it has a cleaner look and has less restriction than flex lines. You're right, the Sharkbite fittings make installation quick and easy.
@@PROSDIY Amen. That was my only criticism of this video: there's no way I would use Sharkbites, especially when I had a torch right there and the cold water was sweat in. If I were a homeowner and saw a professional plumber using a Sharkbite to make that connection, I'd stop him and tell him no sir. Sweat it.
Great video and thank you for the time to make it.
@@bullmoosepiper7732 I agree. I felt weird installing that Sharkbite for sure. I just wanted to show 2 possible methods in the video. Nothing beats the nice clean look of sweat copper. Plus there is this: www.classaction.org/sharkbite-water-heater-connectors-fittings-lawsuit
@@PROSDIY What about dielectric connections with copper? I've seen some videos where that will accelerate corrosion and you'll develop pinhole leaks
Terrific.
Good job thanks
Dang, legit. I'll use this vid when I replace mine.
Great video. City and county codes always bug me. Everything put in 15 years ago is now too "dangerous" and the fact that the codes change across CITY lines crazy. Per the code writers, everything built before 1995 should have exploded by now.
So true. I can have completely different codes to comply to, just travelling 10 minutes down the road to a different county. A lot has to do with the inspector as well.
Thanks
Nice well done and helpful video. It should be noted that homeowners should check with county to see if a permit is required for water heater replacement. In my county, I need to pull a permit for replacement of my water heater.
I,m from brasil, and whatch your video, hear we used the thankless.
just curious why didnt u just sauder the hot line as well?
Hi Cody, I wanted to show multiple connection methods. I normally use soldered dielectric connections for both sides. Thanks for the question!
Time replace mine, start leaking. I like the shark bite no soldering 😊😊
How much should a plumber charge for this
Too much
Anything I have to do is never simple like this
How much does job like this cost, only labor
The cost varies greatly based on an area's hourly rate and if you get a company or an individual to complete the replacement. My hourly rate is $95/hr and charge 3hrs + parts. Which includes removal and recycling of the old tank. There are a lot of companies that don't install owner supplied tanks though. Most companies make their money on the water heater's markup. I can find people advertising in the classifieds for as little as $150 for the install and as high as $500. These numbers are in CAD.
Pros DIY thank you for responding.
Pros DIY Pro one more question. Usually how much you charge for job like this? And how much you spend on parts?
To be honest I don't complete owner supplied tank installs. I supply my own tanks either AO Smith or Bradford White depending on the job. 40 US gallon atmospherically vented water heaters at $1100 + gst CAD and 50 US gallon at $1300 + gst CAD. By supplying my own tanks I can control the product and warranty that I'm installing. Just for an idea I would probably charge around $350 CAD for the complete install, removal, and parts if I were to offer that service.
Pros DIY thank you. Someone wanted to charge me 1,200 over the phone. And I only have a 40 GAL and 40,000 tank. Told my wife that seems kinda high. Wish you lived here I would hire you.
Ran into a snafu . The new heater is a bit taller by two inches. The exhaust stack don't match. Darn . It's not straight up but has a 90 elbow near top. In an outside closet.
👍
Pan?
He didn’t turn off the gas shutoff and he also didn’t pull the plugs on the water input before putting on his connector 😂
I'm paying 2000 to replace my old water heater..is that a fair price f ?
With parts,yes
Yes that’s a fair price
Master
I’ve watched this and another video similar to it, to see why my guy is charging $2k for swapping out the old and removing it from site, and installing a new tank that he’ll be picking up and bringing over.
You can definitely replace a water heater yourself. But, should you?? If you do, make sure you get a permit and install it to code for safety reasons. I thought about replacing mine and wasn’t aware that I should get a permit which doesn’t cost that much. But, I decided to hire a license plumber, and he installed it to code which included things I wouldn’t have done. It ended up being more than disconnecting the old one, and connecting the new one.
Guess you have money to burn.
Why not just use a another shark bite on the cold line? This would be easier and quicker than soldering.
That's true. I just wanted to demonstrate multiple methods.
@@PROSDIY ok. I was just wondering because I suck at soldering.
Shark bites scare me
Jeez man get a hand truck instead of all that noise
pro tip for installing a your own water heater, work for a plumber for a minimum of 4 years, take the tests, and get your masters license.
Lol, you definitely don't need to be a master plumber to replace a water heater (unless local codes require it). There's a reason that almost every company sends 1st and 2nd year plumbers to replace water heaters.
@@PROSDIY local codes require it. plus an inspection.
*Your* "local codes require it." There are many jurisdictions that don't require a permit for a water heater replacement. In the end it's the home owner's responsibility to know what they can legally work on and not in their home.
oops = boom
Sorry, but that's way too broad of a brush you're painting with there.
I have seen plenty of homeowner installed water heaters (gas & electric) that were done correctly, had a permit pulled, nicely run lines, and were inspected. I have also seen some hack & slash jobs that just defied belief that were done by licensed plumbers. It depends upon the capabilities and understanding of the homeowner. I really dislike this lumping of all homeowners into the category of morons who don't have enough sense to come in out of the rain. If the homeowner doesn't know how to identify a type of screwdriver, then yeah, call the professionals. But a homeowner that understands the fundamentals of plumbing, knows tools and methods, does it the right way and gets a permit, calls for an inspection, and it passes, then I don't see any problem at all.
Great video. Thank you