Just wanted to say I work for Lowes and recently moved to the plumbing dept and this video (& many of your others) have made my life at work so much easier!!! Thx u expert plumber, I want to become a plumber now!!
If you’re good with digging a trench for a sewer line replacement for 3-5 hours and being confined in hot, tight spaces for extended periods of time, go for it! It’s very hard work a lot of the time but it’s great money, a great career and very rewarding.
I'm 30 but I'm about to start an apprenticeship with a residential service team. Hopefully it pays as good as everyone says 😂 definitely mind working when the money is right.
I’m an apprentice and I have a hard time remembering names to stuff. If I hear it I’m good usually but I can’t say it. I’m trying to find a way to be the best even with my obstacles. Your videos help me so much!! Thank you!
That’s how I felt when my journeyman sent me to the supply house to pick up a 2 inch ram bit. Had no idea what it looked like and that its real name is socket saver lol. Good job!
Hi Rachelle. Are you still an apprentice or in the plumbing trade? I am a first year apprentice right now. If you are still plumbing, how is it going for you? Just wondering, thanks!
@@stevenrowcliffe6917 I’ve been a plumbing apprentice for about 14 months now and being a plumber is definitely my career plan. Some days/weeks are more enjoyable than others. It’s fun most of the time. Most work isn’t that nasty. Also I’ve learned some electrical as well. I’m probably one of the slowest learners at my company but I also have probably one of the most cheerful attitudes so everyone has their strengths/weaknesses
@@MarlinRoth another question I have that is a little out of the blue is well, I have one hand, my other arm (well stump lol) goes past my elbow and I was just wondering if you think it’s even possible to do with one hand? I won’t be offended at all with your honesty I’ve just been asking people, I’m capable of a lot of things that are considered to need two hands for and nothing has ever stopped me but I’d like to get the opinion of people who are actually plumbers before I embarrass myself lol.
I was recently screwed over by a plumber I hired... I'm a single mom & I can no longer afford a professional, therefore I'm doing a good portion of the work myself. (I've done carpentry & masonry work but this is my first for plumbing) Your channel has much needed info that I can't find on many other outlets. With that said --- Thank you! #NewSub ❤❤
Sadly the industry is going to commission based jobs. Always find out if your technician is commission or hourly. The hourly guys are much more honest. Trust me, I'm in plumbing and have worked for both commission and hourly companies v
In the winter of 1980 I was a new homeowner with frozen pipes. When they thawed, I had a broken copper pipe. I cut the water off and called a plumber. No one was available because this was happening everywhere in town. So I went to the local hardware store and got compression fittings and plastic pipe (PVC). I froze my arm off dealing with dripping cold water, but I put the compression fittings on and had PVC in between. I have since learned that that was not right. But 40 years later, they still hold. Of course, in the summer I put on electric pipe heaters and insulation, so they have never frozen since. That was the cold job that gave me a lot of respect for plumbers who do this in all seasons.
The compression + PVC was a good choice for a fast emergency fix... Good compression fittings can hold until the pipe corrodes away on copper. PVC became "undesirable" largely due to the fumes when the house burns. I can remember in some areas the common white PVC was used EVERYWHERE in the plumbing system.
CPVC should be outlawed. It's great for a while and then turns into a time bomb. Go to install a new appliance and have a valve snap right off is always fun.
I think cast iron drain piping has many benefits that most plumbers ignore. True, metal does corrode and rusts over time, but PVC and CPVC are brittle concerning physical issues, (digging, tree roots, etc). Also the adhesives or joints can fail over time causing leaks. Cast Iron is also quieter and more fire resistant. PVC and CPVC can also be damaged by extreme cold and even sunlight.
@ Roger Wakefield I think you should do a video on the pro's and cons of drain piping materials. Cast Iron vs PVC or CPVC. Thank you and I am still a fan!
Love this video, but for teaching my high school students, it would be helpful if you showed examples of the materials/supplies you are talking about. Lectures are better on Podcasts, TH-cam is for showing. That said, I applaud you educating us all, thanks.
I just started a job at a plumbing supply company and needed some videos to learn all the type of supplies. Thank you for this. Would you ever make a video for a counter person as in what plumbers acually call things or shorthand. Hard for me as I have 0 experience with plumbing.
where i live most homes have Stainless Steel Pipes instead of Copper. We also seldom use solder joints instead most of it is stainless steel/brass press and thread fittings
In the Dallas Texas area I have ran into a lot of 1/2" galvanized nipples that are threaded into brass fittings. I have been fortunate that the galvanized nipples usually un-tread leaving just a small amount of rust inside the brass fitting. Then I just use a 12 point socket to grab a 1/2" pipe tap to clean out the brass fitting. I use a piece of paper to jam into the socket before I push the tap into the socket. The paper locks the tap into socket so the tap won't fall behind the wall. Then I use a ratchet to turn the tap until the fitting is clean of old iron debris. I have to turn clockwise a little and then back out a small amount. Then tighten a little more to break up the rust until the tap "seats" into the brass. Then I permanently install a brass nipple with a temporary full bore ball valve (Turned off). After I get all the new nipples installed in this manor, I turn the water back on to the house. Then I open each ball valve separately and flush out the rust into a bucket. Then I turn off the water to the house again and remove the ball valves and install the angle stops and finish the job. I take the extra time to install the full port ball valve because they allow ALL the rust to get out of the system. If I just install the angle stop and then attempt to flush the rust out it could leave rust particles that will cause stoppages later. (or sooner).
You forgot to mention DWV copper which was the norm between galvanized and PVC. And 50/50 or 40/60 solder is typically used for heat, if you have a hot water boiler and baseboard. It's fine for any non potable water. Only domestic do you need lead free. I remember lead and oakum. I never had the chance to do it in the field but I did learn how to do it in plumbing school in 1998.
My parents had my grandmother's house renovated in 92 before I got and now I've replaced every piece of PVC and fixture in the house but now thanks to the city upgrading the sewer system my neighbor and I had sewage backup in our houses.The plumbers are booked solid so now I'm an amateur plumber apart from being a full time aircraft mechanic.Any suggestions? Do I replace the entire system or just the toilet connections under the house?
@rft32 I haven’t poured a lead joint in 25-30 years... But, I bet I could still do it. I may need a few tips but I used to be really good at it! How many joints can y’all get done in a day? And what sizes are y’all doing?
@@RogerWakefield If I'm working with the right partner we might pack and pour over 20 joints in day with all the fittings considered. Last summer I helped run about a hundred feet of 12 inch service pipe. That was alot of lead haha.
We use cellular core PVC exclusively for DWV applications. In 41 years I have never seen a PVC waste pipe leak anywhere than at a joint. Cellular core makes a much better joint, and for that reason, IMHO, is superior. Also we have gone to PE-RT for water lines. As I understand it, PE-RT has a bit more strength than PEX for hot water. I've broken a few nipples inside a wall while trying to change a lav stop in a house with 100+ year old galvanized pipe. Now I give the homeowner a heads up. I tell them that their pipe was worn out when Ronnie Reagan was President, and it might break.
I knew a guy who said he worked at Roto something, who said he replaced 8 feet of horizontal kitchen drain in a wall, comprising it purely of inch and a half chrome slip joint tail pieces.
Worst plumbing pipe ever is Orangeburg. OMG that crap is a nightmare. I have no idea why that popped into my head when you started talking about cast iron, but oh my, that's a set of pipes I wish I never dealt with.
I was under the impression that the two band fernco or “no hub” was not rated for sub slab repairs and it needed to meet a different requirement such as the four band (don’t have the required standard in hand) but if I am wrong please correct me
The expert plumber I'm looking to get into plumbing. With all the experience and wisdom u have from the years u put into this trade do you think it is better to do the 1 year program? or to just learn as you work?
I’m not an expert plumber, but as an hydraulic tech who’s had to do plumbing for water recirculation systems, I recommend on-the-job training for at least one year, then take some classes. To get your license, you’ll need four years of in-the-field training and approx one to two years of in-class training.
I am familiar with the "black iron pipe" and fittings, but I have seen a gas pipe for residential use that is a thin walled 1/2" metal tube that is bent like an emt conduit pipe. I am not familiar with this product. Have you seen this before? Thank you for the valuable information!
For somebody that knows absolutely nothing about plumbing that's interested in getting into the trade should begin? What videos to watch on youtube should I start with? I took the free course you had online and was going to go for the $300 paid course but before I did I wanted to get a little more insight into the trade from some of your videos and just didn't know where to begin?
Have 1 question Mr. Wakefield, I have 3 knob tub one for the hot and 1 for the cold and middle for shower. When I turn the water on the shower and the tub turns on and the middle know keeps turning. What do I need to do? Thanks
I purchased some stainless steel water filter housings and a stainless steel UV sanitizer for my well water system. Should I use stainless pipe to connect all the components together? The house has copper pipes.
Quick question. i have a cast iron pipe with a hole in it. it comes from 1st floor to my basement drain. i want to replace it. should i use pvc or abs or does it not matter? it would be draining the kitchen skink. oh, i will be mating the new pipe to the pvc that comes off the sink/disposal that i had to put in years ago. so i will end up with either pvc to pvc or pvc to abs. if that makes a difference about what i should use. thanks.
I have 50+ year old galvanized pipes that have corrosion/rust inside. I’ve been told by a guy who used to install water softeners that a water softener will clean those pipes out. I can’t get my head around the idea that adding SALT to my water is supposed to protect the pipes and prevent rusting. Is a water softener really going to help my galvanized pipes?
Will be building a house and considering what Piping to use. I am amazed at this Pex and am leaning towards the Pex-a Uponor, but I am really interested on knowing what the chances are that this pipe, not fixtures have of failure. What is the standard pressure that residential water mains have coming into a house from the street meter?
I am moving an existing gas range from one side of the room to the other. If i had to guess its roughly 14’. The gas line under the house is 3/4 galvanized. Lowes sells a complete csst, proflex single appliance kit. Could I use that to span the distance? It comes with 25’ Or should i remove the existing T turn it the direction i need and add a 10’ section of galvanized before i use the csst in wall connection
What are your thoughts on PVC vs ABS pipe for residential sewer systems. Do you have a video that covers both? Here ABS, cast iron and some older home still have Orangeburg
@@MandenTV personally I've only run into it once but it's because i do new home warranty mainly and a little bit of residential service. But when i was doing my apprenticeship my trainet told me what it was when we were going to the job and my first thought was why would someone think it's a good idea?
As an apprentice I've been learning how to solder copper primarily since that's what we find a lot of but we do run into quite a few times where we need to break out the by viega Pex, the one problem with CPVC is the glue takes 24 hours to dry so you can't really make any repair on a pressured water line without having to make the customer wait an additional time if anybody can invent a CPVC glue that cures in 6 hours you be very rich man
My personal opinion after plumbing for a couple of months at 19. Waste:Cast iron /nohub Gas:black pipe Steam:black Water:copper/brass fittings Personally I never used pvc and I’m never going to😂
ok here it is, we have a copper water pipe to a brass elbow to a galvanized end that leads to the sink, we want to maybe replace the galvanized (that is leaking a little) and replace it with brass to brass, is that the best idea?, we want to get rid of the galvanized parts and all our elbows seem to be brass. any thoughts is greatly appreiciated , ty
Vastly over rated, LOL. When I started we routinely replaced broken cast iron toilet flanges with a lead and oakum joint. If you walk into someone's house with a ladle full of molten today they'd call the fire department!
Hi. I have a question. Should 1 inch cpvc be used for water service line entering a house from the ground up into the side wall to the garage to feed a water softener? There are actually two one inch cpvc lines and 1/2 inch pvc line going parallel into the garage wall. By the way, none of them were insulated so they get exposed to sunlight! I’m a handyman who had to repair one of the right angles that had cracked in our recent Winter storm with 4 inches of snow in San Antonio, Texas. I’m not a plumber, but had do miner repairs correctly at very modest price. I’ve never seen cpvc used outside like that so it seem unusual. Is that normal? Thanks!
My parents had my grandmother's house renovated in 92 before I got and now I've replaced every piece of PVC and fixture in the house but now thanks to the city upgrading the sewer system my neighbor and I had sewage backup in our houses.The plumbers are booked solid so now I'm an amateur plumber apart from being aircraft mechanic.Any suggestions
Have lived in my house for 3 years. Have had a pin hole leak each of those 3 years, I always solder in new copper. Slab on grade house with the crawl space going down the center, not an easy job.
I have had limited access to CPVC but I often hear plumbers lament it is brittle and breaks off easy when working with it. The only CPVC I have messed with was a 3in vent pipe. It was gray, very thin and all the glue had dried up and was useless. Are there different grades or types of CPVC maybe ?
We recently bought a house that had polybutylene pipes so before we moved in, we hired a plumber to replace all the interior pipes in the house and he replaced it with PVC. Sometime later, I had another contractor come in for an unrelated issue and he asked why they used PVC instead of PEX. He said we _probably_ don't have anything to worry about but he wasn't sure if PVC was allowed by code and that most plumbers would have used PEX. Should I be worried about the PVC?
PVC is typically used for DWV (Drainage Waste and Venting) and pex is used for water supply lines. I'm not sure what you had done but I never saw PVC used for any piping with pressure. Personally I'm not a fan of either one, I like copper and would have demanded it as a customer. But if it's already there and you are not having problems see what happens. If you want to investigate and find it's against code then you can take it to court and get your money back and have it done correctly.
About to upgrade my 70's house with galvanized pipe to a pex system. What would be the best way to run a new line from the meter? Was thinking of running a 1" line inside info a 1.5" pvc pipe to ensure it will be good.
You're trying to hard run the 1" at level for code and go about your day. Why run 2 pipes when you need one? Also when there is a failure you made it twice as hard to find and repair.
I've been trying to figure out what the difference between a schedule 40 PVC pipe and a schedule 40 foam core pipe is. I know the foam core is cheaper, but what would i be giving up for the lower price?
Some venting applications say for furnace exhaust vents require sch 40 because the cell core is not made to take the acidic nature of the condensation, basically you always use cellular core unless it's for exhaust venting or pressurized pipe, say, for geo thermal. For drain, waste and vent(plumbing) purposes use cellular core
I'm 18 years old and I've had my Apprentice card for less than a year. I wanna get my DRAIN CLEANER-RESTRICTED REGISTRATION, but I don't know the requirements and I can't find the right paperwork. Can you help?
No requirement, fill out the application, a quick 25 question test and mail it in with the appropriate fee amount... serious companies usually do everything for you with the paperwork and fees provided you fill out the application and test yourself. The only change is now that you (will have) that endorsement you will be absolutely required the continuing education annually. Waiting on dispatcher to send me the website then I can post it
@@Jfurman790I'm an apprentice in Texas and I'm looking for ways to boost my credentials. Certifications and stuff like that. I just did my drain cleaner-restricted registration and I'm looking for my next step. Any suggestions?
@@therickybelt after 2000 registered hours you need to apply the same way for your Residential Utilities Installer endorsement so you can actually work the jobs you sell during stoppages and yard line breaks, helps you sweat through your first few calls solo, and gains you experience in dealing with customers and price objections along with all of the other obstacles involving sales
@rogerwakefield How bout the type b zurn pex that expands? I've been using Uponor type A, and love it, but... I just watched a video and would like your take. The gentleman said it had a higher burst strength, but was stiffer. It kinda felt like a commercial not an opinion.
@@davidjohnston3440 Zurn makes expandable Pex-B. HyperPure PE-RT pipe can also use ASTM F1960 expansion fittings. PE-RT is similar to PEX-A, but it's recyclable.
He is in Texas and in some of his other videos states the PVC is the pipe of choose there. I did most of my plumbing in Arizona and it was more of a mix between the 2 there. and now here in Arkansas its mostly PVC. So for the most part it is regional, however, there many be some restrictions on what you can use depending on the use of the line.
Cpvc looks weak....but I understand it is recommended for hot water. Im thinking pex is better off. Why is plumbing so confusing...Now I know I need a Professional plumber not a handyman.
Internally corroded steel pipes do not reduce pressure, only the flow. Pressure remains static unless a pressure limiting valve is used. Low flow does not constitute low pressure. Soldered joints should never be used on annealed copper pipe that comes in coils. All joints on annealed copper should be silver brazed.
Is plumbing a creative job or boring im 18 now just want to know anyone im into creativity so im thinking about plumbing, being a chef or advertising majors so anyone tell me if plumbing is boring I don't care about pay I just want be happy with a creative career I've helped my uncle hes a plumber but seems miserable?
Roger is set up like ESPN for plumbing 😂
PLBN
Just wanted to say I work for Lowes and recently moved to the plumbing dept and this video (& many of your others) have made my life at work so much easier!!! Thx u expert plumber, I want to become a plumber now!!
Do it
If you’re good with digging a trench for a sewer line replacement for 3-5 hours and being confined in hot, tight spaces for extended periods of time, go for it! It’s very hard work a lot of the time but it’s great money, a great career and very rewarding.
Third day in plumbing today . . .
I'm 30 but I'm about to start an apprenticeship with a residential service team. Hopefully it pays as good as everyone says 😂 definitely mind working when the money is right.
@@danielchambers1958 so how’s it going now lol
I’m an apprentice and I have a hard time remembering names to stuff. If I hear it I’m good usually but I can’t say it. I’m trying to find a way to be the best even with my obstacles. Your videos help me so much!! Thank you!
That’s how I felt when my journeyman sent me to the supply house to pick up a 2 inch ram bit. Had no idea what it looked like and that its real name is socket saver lol. Good job!
Hi Rachelle. Are you still an apprentice or in the plumbing trade? I am a first year apprentice right now. If you are still plumbing, how is it going for you? Just wondering, thanks!
@@MarlinRoth I’m looking into becoming an apprentice, I’m just wondering how you’re experience has been?
@@stevenrowcliffe6917 I’ve been a plumbing apprentice for about 14 months now and being a plumber is definitely my career plan. Some days/weeks are more enjoyable than others. It’s fun most of the time. Most work isn’t that nasty. Also I’ve learned some electrical as well. I’m probably one of the slowest learners at my company but I also have probably one of the most cheerful attitudes so everyone has their strengths/weaknesses
@@MarlinRoth another question I have that is a little out of the blue is well, I have one hand, my other arm (well stump lol) goes past my elbow and I was just wondering if you think it’s even possible to do with one hand? I won’t be offended at all with your honesty I’ve just been asking people, I’m capable of a lot of things that are considered to need two hands for and nothing has ever stopped me but I’d like to get the opinion of people who are actually plumbers before I embarrass myself lol.
This channel is a national treasure lol
Thank you so much for the super chat!
I was recently screwed over by a plumber I hired... I'm a single mom & I can no longer afford a professional, therefore I'm doing a good portion of the work myself. (I've done carpentry & masonry work but this is my first for plumbing)
Your channel has much needed info that I can't find on many other outlets.
With that said --- Thank you! #NewSub ❤❤
Sadly the industry is going to commission based jobs. Always find out if your technician is commission or hourly. The hourly guys are much more honest. Trust me, I'm in plumbing and have worked for both commission and hourly companies v
In the winter of 1980 I was a new homeowner with frozen pipes. When they thawed, I had a broken copper pipe. I cut the water off and called a plumber. No one was available because this was happening everywhere in town. So I went to the local hardware store and got compression fittings and plastic pipe (PVC). I froze my arm off dealing with dripping cold water, but I put the compression fittings on and had PVC in between. I have since learned that that was not right. But 40 years later, they still hold. Of course, in the summer I put on electric pipe heaters and insulation, so they have never frozen since. That was the cold job that gave me a lot of respect for plumbers who do this in all seasons.
The compression + PVC was a good choice for a fast emergency fix...
Good compression fittings can hold until the pipe corrodes away on copper.
PVC became "undesirable" largely due to the fumes when the house burns. I can remember in some areas the common white PVC was used EVERYWHERE in the plumbing system.
Even if I’m new to this career yet I find your videos very useful and beneficial and fun too :)
Hey man, are you still in the plumbing career, and if so, how is it going?
guess not?@@MarlinRoth
CPVC should be outlawed. It's great for a while and then turns into a time bomb. Go to install a new appliance and have a valve snap right off is always fun.
Couldn't agree more, when I go to a call I don't even look at that stuff lol
I think cast iron drain piping has many benefits that most plumbers ignore. True, metal does corrode and rusts over time, but PVC and CPVC are brittle concerning physical issues, (digging, tree roots, etc). Also the adhesives or joints can fail over time causing leaks. Cast Iron is also quieter and more fire resistant. PVC and CPVC can also be damaged by extreme cold and even sunlight.
@ Roger Wakefield I think you should do a video on the pro's and cons of drain piping materials. Cast Iron vs PVC or CPVC. Thank you and I am still a fan!
This guy came into my life at the right moment i was given the opportunity to learn the plumbing trade
Same here buddy!
Same here buddies
Love this video, but for teaching my high school students, it would be helpful if you showed examples of the materials/supplies you are talking about. Lectures are better on Podcasts, TH-cam is for showing. That said, I applaud you educating us all, thanks.
I just started a job at a plumbing supply company and needed some videos to learn all the type of supplies. Thank you for this. Would you ever make a video for a counter person as in what plumbers acually call things or shorthand.
Hard for me as I have 0 experience with plumbing.
I replaced all the galvanized pipe in a house a house i owned with pex
I like to use Genova pvc
where i live most homes have Stainless Steel Pipes instead of Copper. We also seldom use solder joints instead most of it is stainless steel/brass press and thread fittings
In the Dallas Texas area I have ran into a lot of 1/2" galvanized nipples that are threaded into brass fittings. I have been fortunate that the galvanized nipples usually un-tread leaving just a small amount of rust inside the brass fitting. Then I just use a 12 point socket to grab a 1/2" pipe tap to clean out the brass fitting. I use a piece of paper to jam into the socket before I push the tap into the socket. The paper locks the tap into socket so the tap won't fall behind the wall. Then I use a ratchet to turn the tap until the fitting is clean of old iron debris. I have to turn clockwise a little and then back out a small amount. Then tighten a little more to break up the rust until the tap "seats" into the brass.
Then I permanently install a brass nipple with a temporary full bore ball valve (Turned off). After I get all the new nipples installed in this manor, I turn the water back on to the house. Then I open each ball valve separately and flush out the rust into a bucket. Then I turn off the water to the house again and remove the ball valves and install the angle stops and finish the job.
I take the extra time to install the full port ball valve because they allow ALL the rust to get out of the system. If I just install the angle stop and then attempt to flush the rust out it could leave rust particles that will cause stoppages later. (or sooner).
Ive been plumbin 45 yrs and i despise pvc for waste lines,i started with cast and moved on to abs which i wished my part of texas had.
You forgot to mention DWV copper which was the norm between galvanized and PVC. And 50/50 or 40/60 solder is typically used for heat, if you have a hot water boiler and baseboard. It's fine for any non potable water. Only domestic do you need lead free. I remember lead and oakum. I never had the chance to do it in the field but I did learn how to do it in plumbing school in 1998.
Philadelphia PA plumbing
ha like the pop-up and energy in this one.
Hey Mr.Roger I used Pex-A uponor to re-pipe my whole home.
My parents had my grandmother's house renovated in 92 before I got and now I've replaced every piece of PVC and fixture in the house but now thanks to the city upgrading the sewer system my neighbor and I had sewage backup in our houses.The plumbers are booked solid so now I'm an amateur plumber apart from being a full time aircraft mechanic.Any suggestions? Do I replace the entire system or just the toilet connections under the house?
Union plumber apprentice out of Philadelphia. We are still packing and pouring here and it's one of my favorite jobs to do.
@rft32 I haven’t poured a lead joint in 25-30 years... But, I bet I could still do it. I may need a few tips but I used to be really good at it! How many joints can y’all get done in a day? And what sizes are y’all doing?
@@RogerWakefield If I'm working with the right partner we might pack and pour over 20 joints in day with all the fittings considered. Last summer I helped run about a hundred feet of 12 inch service pipe. That was alot of lead haha.
Thanks.
We use cellular core PVC exclusively for DWV applications. In 41 years I have never seen a PVC waste pipe leak anywhere than at a joint. Cellular core makes a much better joint, and for that reason, IMHO, is superior. Also we have gone to PE-RT for water lines. As I understand it, PE-RT has a bit more strength than PEX for hot water. I've broken a few nipples inside a wall while trying to change a lav stop in a house with 100+ year old galvanized pipe. Now I give the homeowner a heads up. I tell them that their pipe was worn out when Ronnie Reagan was President, and it might break.
I knew a guy who said he worked at Roto something, who said he replaced 8 feet of horizontal kitchen drain in a wall, comprising it purely of inch and a half chrome slip joint tail pieces.
Hi, I appreciate your channel. I'm a new plumber. What's the easiest way to know? Which pipe goes for sewer? Which pipes is for Vents and so on.
depends where you live…mostly PVC and some cast iron in older homes here in TX
Worst plumbing pipe ever is Orangeburg. OMG that crap is a nightmare. I have no idea why that popped into my head when you started talking about cast iron, but oh my, that's a set of pipes I wish I never dealt with.
Hello MR.Roger I like to know more about the plumbing code books for my Master plumbing license. Can you help ?
I was under the impression that the two band fernco or “no hub” was not rated for sub slab repairs and it needed to meet a different requirement such as the four band (don’t have the required standard in hand) but if I am wrong please correct me
I believe they just inserted the wrong picture on this one
Roger you are awesome 👌
Left out ABS, curious if on purpose or by accident.
The expert plumber I'm looking to get into plumbing. With all the experience and wisdom u have from the years u put into this trade do you think it is better to do the 1 year program? or to just learn as you work?
I’m not an expert plumber, but as an hydraulic tech who’s had to do plumbing for water recirculation systems, I recommend on-the-job training for at least one year, then take some classes. To get your license, you’ll need four years of in-the-field training and approx one to two years of in-class training.
Do you prefer Pro Press or Sweat copper fittings?
sweat all the way
Sweat all day, every day. Unless I’m up in an attic.
I am familiar with the "black iron pipe" and fittings, but I have seen a gas pipe for residential use that is a thin walled 1/2" metal tube that is bent like an emt conduit pipe. I am not familiar with this product. Have you seen this before? Thank you for the valuable information!
HMSRedbeard it is CSST Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing. It is the latest thing in gas pipe. Many different brands and types. Where are you located?
For somebody that knows absolutely nothing about plumbing that's interested in getting into the trade should begin? What videos to watch on youtube should I start with? I took the free course you had online and was going to go for the $300 paid course but before I did I wanted to get a little more insight into the trade from some of your videos and just didn't know where to begin?
Why no mention of ABS? In PA we use PVC supply, ABS waste.
Have 1 question Mr. Wakefield, I have 3 knob tub one for the hot and 1 for the cold and middle for shower. When I turn the water on the shower and the tub turns on and the middle know keeps turning. What do I need to do? Thanks
I purchased some stainless steel water filter housings and a stainless steel UV sanitizer for my well water system. Should I use stainless pipe to connect all the components together? The house has copper pipes.
How do you know if someone used pvc or cpvc for a hot water heater?
I need to know what would be best to use between pex and pvc we have seen some rats in the area
Quick question. i have a cast iron pipe with a hole in it. it comes from 1st floor to my basement drain. i want to replace it. should i use pvc or abs or does it not matter? it would be draining the kitchen skink. oh, i will be mating the new pipe to the pvc that comes off the sink/disposal that i had to put in years ago. so i will end up with either pvc to pvc or pvc to abs. if that makes a difference about what i should use. thanks.
I have 50+ year old galvanized pipes that have corrosion/rust inside. I’ve been told by a guy who used to install water softeners that a water softener will clean those pipes out. I can’t get my head around the idea that adding SALT to my water is supposed to protect the pipes and prevent rusting.
Is a water softener really going to help my galvanized pipes?
Will be building a house and considering what Piping to use. I am amazed at this Pex and am leaning towards the Pex-a Uponor, but I am really interested on knowing what the chances are that this pipe, not fixtures have of failure. What is the standard pressure that residential water mains have coming into a house from the street meter?
I am moving an existing gas range from one side of the room to the other. If i had to guess its roughly 14’. The gas line under the house is 3/4 galvanized. Lowes sells a complete csst, proflex single appliance kit. Could I use that to span the distance? It comes with 25’
Or should i remove the existing T turn it the direction i need and add a 10’ section of galvanized before i use the csst in wall connection
What are your thoughts on PVC vs ABS pipe for residential sewer systems. Do you have a video that covers both? Here ABS, cast iron and some older home still have Orangeburg
Orangeburg?? Ugh, I feel for you. Just had a replace an old orangeburg sewer line at a doctor’s office two weeks ago. Miserable.
@@MandenTV personally I've only run into it once but it's because i do new home warranty mainly and a little bit of residential service. But when i was doing my apprenticeship my trainet told me what it was when we were going to the job and my first thought was why would someone think it's a good idea?
@@bryanfreemyer5074 Who knows what was going through their heads back in the day? Now we’re stuck with cleaning up the mess lol
@@MandenTV i just wonder what materials and designs we use today will be the next "who's dumb idea was this?" Question in the future
@@bryanfreemyer5074 Lol I get exactly what you mean
Angle stop? Is that another name for a supply shutoff valve?
As an apprentice I've been learning how to solder copper primarily since that's what we find a lot of but we do run into quite a few times where we need to break out the by viega Pex, the one problem with CPVC is the glue takes 24 hours to dry so you can't really make any repair on a pressured water line without having to make the customer wait an additional time if anybody can invent a CPVC glue that cures in 6 hours you be very rich man
Forget CPVC except for water heater relief valve piping. PEX is far superior.
Do you know any other TH-cam videos or channels you'd recommend to a new apprentice? Also thank you so much.
My personal opinion after plumbing for a couple of months at 19.
Waste:Cast iron /nohub
Gas:black pipe
Steam:black
Water:copper/brass fittings
Personally I never used pvc and I’m never going to😂
ok here it is, we have a copper water pipe to a brass elbow to a galvanized end that leads to the sink, we want to maybe replace the galvanized (that is leaking a little) and replace it with brass to brass, is that the best idea?, we want to get rid of the galvanized parts and all our elbows seem to be brass. any thoughts is greatly appreiciated , ty
Pouring lead for cast iron pipe would have been fun.
Vastly over rated, LOL. When I started we routinely replaced broken cast iron toilet flanges with a lead and oakum joint. If you walk into someone's house with a ladle full of molten today they'd call the fire department!
@@dvcrocco I have done one before, they are fun to do but are hard.
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Hi Roger, I like your videos very much. I would like to know if hard copper can be used for gas and what are the connection requirements
Hi. I have a question. Should 1 inch cpvc be used for water service line entering a house from the ground up into the side wall to the garage to feed a water softener? There are actually two one inch cpvc lines and 1/2 inch pvc line going parallel into the garage wall. By the way, none of them were insulated so they get exposed to sunlight! I’m a handyman who had to repair one of the right angles that had cracked in our recent Winter storm with 4 inches of snow in San Antonio, Texas. I’m not a plumber, but had do miner repairs correctly at very modest price. I’ve never seen cpvc used outside like that so it seem unusual. Is that normal? Thanks!
PVC sucks for tubs, roughly 10 years of use, the pvc breaks, happened to me, happened to the neighbor. I am trying brass on this next tub.
How do you repair or connect to orange burg pipe? We replace as much as we can then try to morter around everything
My plumbing teacher skipped that chapter and said I'd never see orange burg. I have. And will again. Worst dwv piping ever.
isnt upinor pex tho? its just a type of pex right or no???
It is
My parents had my grandmother's house renovated in 92 before I got and now I've replaced every piece of PVC and fixture in the house but now thanks to the city upgrading the sewer system my neighbor and I had sewage backup in our houses.The plumbers are booked solid so now I'm an amateur plumber apart from being aircraft mechanic.Any suggestions
Have lived in my house for 3 years. Have had a pin hole leak each of those 3 years, I always solder in new copper. Slab on grade house with the crawl space going down the center, not an easy job.
Please, I'm going to need your help on that.
hello how you know the water pipes different from light pipes
Hey I have a question, does oatley all purpose cement join abs and pvc together or can I only do that with transition cement?
I have had limited access to CPVC but I often hear plumbers lament it is brittle and breaks off easy when working with it. The only CPVC I have messed with was a 3in vent pipe. It was gray, very thin and all the glue had dried up and was useless. Are there different grades or types of CPVC maybe ?
What is your opinion on using pex pipe and fitting under the ground.
Its fine underground just insulate, NEVER under a spab tho
It’s fine, Taylor up there is spot on.
I hate CPVC, seems to get brittle relatively quickly.
Can you use pex after the outlet of a pump? What about hot water?
Do they use Clamp Alls down in Texas to transition from cast iron no hub to PVC?
Wisconsin plumber
Whats a soda machine sweeps?? Can someone explain
Should you plumb with CPVC, pex, brass, copper? Whats the best material for putting it behind the walls and forgetting about it.
Copper
Type k copper. It's the only kind we use in hospitals in our area. It's not cheap. But it will last longer
Copper is good unless on a well system.
Just convinced me to look for Upinor for plumbing the house I am about to build.
What does the “CT” stand for in a “CT adapter”
I thought CPVC was designed for cold water because PVC becomes brittle in colder weather and with colder water?
Pex you're A (upunor) also has no metal to corrode. Even type B has a metal ring that could eventually corrode
that's why i like CPVC, lasts for a long long time and is super easy to use, plus has no metal
which do you prefer PEX or UPINOR?
Isn't UPINOR, PEX?
@@firearmsstudent It is plastic but it’s a different type I think it’s pex A or B I love using upinor
We recently bought a house that had polybutylene pipes so before we moved in, we hired a plumber to replace all the interior pipes in the house and he replaced it with PVC. Sometime later, I had another contractor come in for an unrelated issue and he asked why they used PVC instead of PEX. He said we _probably_ don't have anything to worry about but he wasn't sure if PVC was allowed by code and that most plumbers would have used PEX. Should I be worried about the PVC?
PVC is typically used for DWV (Drainage Waste and Venting) and pex is used for water supply lines. I'm not sure what you had done but I never saw PVC used for any piping with pressure. Personally I'm not a fan of either one, I like copper and would have demanded it as a customer. But if it's already there and you are not having problems see what happens. If you want to investigate and find it's against code then you can take it to court and get your money back and have it done correctly.
About to upgrade my 70's house with galvanized pipe to a pex system. What would be the best way to run a new line from the meter? Was thinking of running a 1" line inside info a 1.5" pvc pipe to ensure it will be good.
You're trying to hard run the 1" at level for code and go about your day. Why run 2 pipes when you need one? Also when there is a failure you made it twice as hard to find and repair.
GO HUSKERS!
Roger dont forget Bermaco the paper pipe
I think that might be a diff video. Obsolete pipes you might run across could be a good title.
I am changing out a hot water recirculation pump and was wondering is it ok to connect copper pip to bronze flange
If you are afraid then just use a nipple and dielectric union.
I've been trying to figure out what the difference between a schedule 40 PVC pipe and a schedule 40 foam core pipe is. I know the foam core is cheaper, but what would i be giving up for the lower price?
Some venting applications say for furnace exhaust vents require sch 40 because the cell core is not made to take the acidic nature of the condensation, basically you always use cellular core unless it's for exhaust venting or pressurized pipe, say, for geo thermal. For drain, waste and vent(plumbing) purposes use cellular core
Can you use any type of pex for hot water tank pressure relief?
Sweat copper instead
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I'm 18 years old and I've had my Apprentice card for less than a year.
I wanna get my DRAIN CLEANER-RESTRICTED REGISTRATION, but I don't know the requirements and I can't find the right paperwork.
Can you help?
No requirement, fill out the application, a quick 25 question test and mail it in with the appropriate fee amount... serious companies usually do everything for you with the paperwork and fees provided you fill out the application and test yourself. The only change is now that you (will have) that endorsement you will be absolutely required the continuing education annually. Waiting on dispatcher to send me the website then I can post it
@@Jfurman790I'm an apprentice in Texas and I'm looking for ways to boost my credentials. Certifications and stuff like that. I just did my drain cleaner-restricted registration and I'm looking for my next step. Any suggestions?
@@therickybelt after 2000 registered hours you need to apply the same way for your Residential Utilities Installer endorsement so you can actually work the jobs you sell during stoppages and yard line breaks, helps you sweat through your first few calls solo, and gains you experience in dealing with customers and price objections along with all of the other obstacles involving sales
Should (PVC or PEX) be replace for an old modern home with galvanize pipe underneath?
Sleved PEX a is hard to beat. Just pull a new line. Problem solved ☺️
BTW, shoved a new half inch line of PEX a under my slab through a 3/4 hot water copper line that failed and i have hot showers again 😁
Link for online plumbing course
Can you propress onto soft copper ?
Better off sweating.
@rogerwakefield How bout the type b zurn pex that expands? I've been using Uponor type A, and love it, but... I just watched a video and would like your take. The gentleman said it had a higher burst strength, but was stiffer. It kinda felt like a commercial not an opinion.
Type b pex can’t be expanded
@@davidjohnston3440 Zurn makes expandable Pex-B.
HyperPure PE-RT pipe can also use ASTM F1960 expansion fittings. PE-RT is similar to PEX-A, but it's recyclable.
Why no love for ABS? Much better fitting connection then PVC. An actual weld rather then just gulping two pieces together.
He is in Texas and in some of his other videos states the PVC is the pipe of choose there. I did most of my plumbing in Arizona and it was more of a mix between the 2 there. and now here in Arkansas its mostly PVC. So for the most part it is regional, however, there many be some restrictions on what you can use depending on the use of the line.
Ground squirrel , molds , golfer's will eat a hole in pex style pipes.
Cpvc looks weak....but I understand it is recommended for hot water. Im thinking pex is better off. Why is plumbing so confusing...Now I know I need a Professional plumber not a handyman.
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Me a plumber Kenroy
When talking about sheer bands, you showed us a pic of a Franco, not a sheer band.
Internally corroded steel pipes do not reduce pressure, only the flow. Pressure remains static unless a pressure limiting valve is used. Low flow does not constitute low pressure.
Soldered joints should never be used on annealed copper pipe that comes in coils. All joints on annealed copper should be silver brazed.
ABS>PVC
I've heard that a lot from people out west...we don't use it much, if ever, over here in Texas
I guess this video is about “what tap pap” to use
It's all about what type paap you use
Is plumbing a creative job or boring im 18 now just want to know anyone im into creativity so im thinking about plumbing, being a chef or advertising majors so anyone tell me if plumbing is boring I don't care about pay I just want be happy with a creative career I've helped my uncle hes a plumber but seems miserable?
So long winded
Never ever use soft copper !
Almost every slab house in Texas has soft copper under it. What’s wrong with that?