Steve. You're a genius. Next time I have a customer standing behind me grabbing my balls I'm going to tell them they need to hold the flush lever down on the toilet for me.
Glad this dude works for him self... I'm a install/service tech for a HVAC company and if I talked to the way this guy talked to his customer, I'd be fired . Sure is hilarious though 😂 also pro press is awesome
Good information. We have a similar situation, but the John Wood 60 gallon is almost 14 years old, so going to replace it with a AO Smith, but trying to determine if the higher efficiency heaters are worth it over their standard heaters.
Question, even though there isn't a check valve in the main, isn't there checks in the nipples on top of the water heater itself? That wouldn't let expanded water back up into the main?
Nothing beats a trusted ol’ Ridged.. Tried & tested, built to last a lifetime, made in the USA, & the newer ones even have a spare cutting wheel hidden in the handle..
usually an expansion tank will take care of leaky relief valves, my brand new heater was leaking and thought it was a bad valve got a new one under warranty still leaked, so i put in an expansion tank and guess what, no more leak...
I would have checked water pressure at sil faucet, boiler drain or laundry tub first. P/T valves fail all the time. How come you didn't check pressure?
Hey Steve, the only CYA you should have probably done is to replace the PRV drain pipe so it's code compliant (i.e. water comes out at floor level vs. 2'-ish at 18:59). Otherwise, if someone gets burned and you last touched the PRV... (you know the rest...)
The mouse was in the slop sink, listen carefully. If there is mouse droppings don't clean it. In fact wear a paricle mask like the one used for welding 3m or better. Hantavirus is deadly, I want to watch more videos not less. Lunhc, snack the dog said let me take the wheel. Nice Job.
Should have told customer to go out and buy a cheap thermometer so he can check his water to see if it really is overheating, didn't seem to sure when you asked him.
What a “shit show” just kidding mr L. Love your work always have the solution to any plumbing problems. Wish you worked in California so you could do my plumbing work!! I’m tighter than 2 coats of paint:)
I tell you, these chihuahua's ALL know the words for food of any kind. Don't ask me how I know that. As for that man's property I don't think that I would want to live across the water from a poop plant, sorry just my feelings.
Should have put in an st8 expansion tank for that heater... if it was electric thats one thing as they heat slower but gas heats faster and i always put an expansion tank on, especially since the T&P was going off.
See 20:21 as to why he didn't. Unless you have a check valve, the expanding water pushes back through the meter and there's no need for expansion tank.
@@neverenoughtime3151 No that is just a shitty excuse as to why not to put one in. He complained about putting a ball valve in. Its a cheap tank and covers your ass if anything went wrong. Laziness is why it wasn't done right. Not bashing another plumbers work, just saying he should look out for things like that. Unless his state doesnt require an expansion tank. I get his work is repair and so is mine but dont do a half fast job. Do it right the first time and you won't have a call back.
Steve, no doubt your little dog is adorable. Learned how to solder quite well by watching your videos. Thanks, for making them !!
As always, a nice clean job,, I got this feeling he’s going to be calling you back for a new water heater soon...!!!
Steve. You're a genius. Next time I have a customer standing behind me grabbing my balls I'm going to tell them they need to hold the flush lever down on the toilet for me.
“That’s the shit plant across the way” 😂 all that 💰💰
Glad this dude works for him self... I'm a install/service tech for a HVAC company and if I talked to the way this guy talked to his customer, I'd be fired . Sure is hilarious though 😂 also pro press is awesome
great video Steve, I hope Ms. Molly enjoyed her lunch
Another great result Steve awesome work mate 👍👌
miss molly looking as prim and proper as eva!!! way to go stevie
Steve's been doing it for so long he only needs 1 hand to work. :-) Good video. Thanks.
Thanks for the video. I have been learning a lot about plumbing watching your vids!
Steve where did you get that hi-tech thermometer? LOL come on man you’re a next level tech!
@Robert Richard I have that same thermometer stuck up in an A/C register in my kitchen. At Thanksgiving, down it comes and sticks into the turkey!
HAHA
Molly has the Digital thermometer!!lol.
I like your copper work
Good job man and glad truck is back.
Your a good man Steve 👍 a real Craftsman.
Ive never stood over someone making a repair in my house , just let the guy work 😆
I changed out a washing machine transmission today and the guy pulled up a chair and watch the whole time lol
You must have had better luck with contractors than me ... I have had a few that if I had not gone out to check, it would have been a shit show.
I hope he has grandkids as he seems to be the perfect grandpa type figure just still young and sharp as all hell!
“Yeah, that’s the shit plant right across the way there”
I’m dead 🤣🤣🤣
Steave why didn't you ream that cold water line?
You are supposed to ream both the inside and outside of the copper line and rarely do I see any u tube videos where the person does it.
What this on my bill named MS, billed at $5 each x 100? Well guy, that's a surcharge for "Mouse Shit in my work area, LOL!
Wait a minute, you're a plumber. Isn't your job dealing with shit?
Good information. We have a similar situation, but the John Wood 60 gallon is almost 14 years old, so going to replace it with a AO Smith, but trying to determine if the higher efficiency heaters are worth it over their standard heaters.
Question, even though there isn't a check valve in the main, isn't there checks in the nipples on top of the water heater itself? That wouldn't let expanded water back up into the main?
What was that crazy steam engine sound where that water hose was draining
pump at sink was surging
I use the Milwaukee mini cutter. The best ones I have ever used
Nothing beats a trusted ol’ Ridged.. Tried & tested, built to last a lifetime, made in the USA, & the newer ones even have a spare cutting wheel hidden in the handle..
Yep I have a Ridgid mini about 25 years old , still cuts nice
You should charge extra for working in the mouse shit. Good work and explanation of the T&P.
She's a leaker, mama.. she's a leaker!
The only time I ever open a pressure and temp relief valve. To vent the air on a newly installed water heater. She’ll leak any other time after that!
yes sir
What soilder and flux do you use
usually an expansion tank will take care of leaky relief valves, my brand new heater was leaking and thought it was a bad valve got a new one under warranty still leaked, so i put in an expansion tank and guess what, no more leak...
Nice property. Thanks again for posting Steve!
those dam RV valve for a hot water tank , never check em they will leak after you open it up .
So what install a new pressure piece or replace the pressure regulator done
If he wants a new ball valve and it makes him happy might as well sell him a ball valve. I think he’ll be happy probably a steady customer
Great work. Where is check valve water located in the house ? Thank you.
before water meter
as Steve would say, "good for you guy." house-view
"Hey... nice view.... I think that's the Shit Plant across over d'ere..." Nice. LOL
Another great video Steve thanks mate
In Ohio code is the relief pipe needs to be 6 in from the ground and house pressure should be 60 and there are check valves in the street.
no check valves in my area
What's the gloves for Steven 👍
Nice job
"yes so I do a lot of tub shower conversions for the elderly" ..."yeah okay but what's with all the mice shit over here"
🤣🤣🤣👌
makes that soldering look real easy...…….
I learned my soldering from Steve five years ago
It’s all practice mama.
How come you didn't deburr the inside of the pipe
No snow there. What state do you live in? Your dog is a good co worker.
Massachusetts
I would have checked water pressure at sil faucet, boiler drain or laundry tub first. P/T valves fail all the time. How come you didn't check pressure?
Pressure and expansion. Several relief valves means something's wrong.
You gotta get a transfer pump my man.
He has one. But he didn't need it in this case.
And a m12 tubing cutter
You had my rolling on da floor kracking up. Da rat shit and why I wear gloves 🧤. 😎👍🏼UnkoRob
Hey steve from canada
We would LOVE to see a ball valve there..
poor Steve, gagging on the mice poop @ 10:16
So it was a "mouse " shit show. Thanks for the videos
The customer wants the valve changed - you change it.
Hey Steve, the only CYA you should have probably done is to replace the PRV drain pipe so it's code compliant (i.e. water comes out at floor level vs. 2'-ish at 18:59). Otherwise, if someone gets burned and you last touched the PRV... (you know the rest...)
As long as that water heater isn't replaced, its grandfathered in. Repair and Replace are two different animals.
Customer laughing at your joke worried about how much you're gonna charge him.
Time to buy a fresh can of Fritz.
Mice shyt is an extra 100 dollar charge on the bill momma
Remember kids, one of the first signs of a bad (or missing) expansion tank is a relief valve leaking or blowing
no expanion tank needed on this job. no check at water meter .water will expand into water main and never build pressure .
I have the exact same faucet and I hate it
The mouse was in the slop sink, listen carefully. If there is mouse droppings don't clean it. In fact wear a paricle mask like the one used for welding 3m or better. Hantavirus is deadly, I want to watch more videos not less.
Lunhc, snack the dog said let me take the wheel. Nice Job.
U ain’t got no lights 😂🤦♂️
10:16 CORONAVIRUS!!! 🤣
Should have told customer to go out and buy a cheap thermometer so he can check his water to see if it really is overheating, didn't seem to sure when you asked him.
What a “shit show” just kidding mr L. Love your work always have the solution to any plumbing problems. Wish you worked in California so you could do my plumbing work!! I’m tighter than 2 coats of paint:)
My solution was an in-line regulator. The closed pressure was the same as the rating of the pop-off valve. No help from the water department.
0:46 The name of that road tho lol.
I watch a lot of your videos, I have to ask why don't you have an apprentice?
i do not need one
@@stevenlavimoniere don't need one or don't want the headache of having one ? He can hold the camera 🤣😂
Great 👍🏻
I tell you, these chihuahua's ALL know the words for food of any kind. Don't ask me how I know that.
As for that man's property I don't think that I would want to live across the water from a poop plant, sorry just my feelings.
Well, at least he doesn't have to flush twice, since it aint far to the shit plant.
live eels in the summer time
Before we bought the house WHATEVER
Whats with the mice shit lol.
Steve is the man.Go Trump 2020
+1
somebody knows what lunch means!
Lol mice shit nasty
Should have put in an st8 expansion tank for that heater... if it was electric thats one thing as they heat slower but gas heats faster and i always put an expansion tank on, especially since the T&P was going off.
See 20:21 as to why he didn't. Unless you have a check valve, the expanding water pushes back through the meter and there's no need for expansion tank.
@@neverenoughtime3151 No that is just a shitty excuse as to why not to put one in. He complained about putting a ball valve in. Its a cheap tank and covers your ass if anything went wrong. Laziness is why it wasn't done right. Not bashing another plumbers work, just saying he should look out for things like that. Unless his state doesnt require an expansion tank. I get his work is repair and so is mine but dont do a half fast job. Do it right the first time and you won't have a call back.
@@johnm4556 He said in an old video check valves and expansion tanks are not required in his area. they both are code in Ohio where I live
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