Hey Steven. Glad to see you don’t have a laptop and try to sell an entire system. Been in the business for40 plus years. You’ve been taught correctly! Love it
I replace them all the time on fire protection backflows assemblies. There typically 3/4 on the meter. I’ve replaced a handful on domestic, irrigation and boilers. I typically put a check valve on the line before the backflow to prevent the relief from dumping due to pressure fluctuation.
Nice work Steve! I do the annual testing and repair as necessary on several RPZ's and double checks. All the way from watts 6" 909 a couple Apollo 4" but most are the Zurn Wilkins 375 RP. The Zurns are rebuildable with a 6-way screwdriver and a 60 dollar rebuild kit. Work safe Brother.
I changed some of those in a nail salon. They don’t last too long. Had one that was defective fro the box and took a while to get it swapped. I used press unions to make it easier next time.
Good job Steve. I worked with a guy that would only give us a tiny piece of sand cloth, plus it would worn out. Sometimes I wonder! Keep up the good work.
Use the kill wheel and cut that bad boy out.. After watching you use a cutoff wheel years ago I was sold. Use it for most copper pipe and cast repairs. 👍
I'm sure you tested the new assembly using a differential pressure gage before putting it into service. 15+ years experience working in the field of cross-connection control exclusively. The only way you can guarantee the new assembly is operating properly is by testing it. Get certified, and get yourself a test kit.
I'm sure he tested it, just like he removed that ball valve before the RP, which is a cross connection. I bet that poor 009 is caked with pipe dope and won't pass a test. Check #1 0PSI.
@@glass1258 thanks. I've seen b.f.p's before but that looked pretty bazaar from others. I guess I have only seen the ones used on the drain side not supply side.
If there is a change of direction of water flow, it will stop the flow from entering the water system. Lets say there is a fire. The fire dept will pump down the water. This can cause the water in a building to flow back into the city water. Big no no. A RP will stop that and then dump the "bad" water. A Double Check back-flow device will just hold the "bad" water. If it fails, the water can enter the system. RP is a higher level of prevention. It gets rid of the water.
@@seniorcomputer3292 Depends --- The City water department has a fancy title person - Cross Control Specialist. They determine the "risk" of a back-flow incident and then require the proper back-flow. Think chemical plant is going to have a Reduce Pressure back-flow. Verses homeowner irrigation system.
Yes any backflow device must be tested every year to ensure cross connection requirements are still meet. The original paperwork must be on hand at the local water purveyors office and the tester ( who must be licensed) must keep a copy on file for three years. The fact that this guy didn't test the device and is probably not licensed to do so, really could get him in trouble
OMG, you did not do that customer any help. I had my own backflow valve test/repair business for over eleven years. I a certified to test and repair all backflow valve assemblies. After a short period of time I realized that the Watts 009 is the worst you could have put in there. That is a terrible design and most of the time a repair that includes all internal parts only results in an assembly that will still not pass the test. That design requires disassembly of the entire thing only to have to replace the entire valve with new. That lady had the tape around the relief valve to keep the water from smashing out. That is because the valve was failing and dumping the relief. There should be no water leaking into that drain. The only purpose for the drain is to catch the water until it could be repaired or replaced. Eventually when I found that Watts 009 at a persons house and they wanted it repaired and not replaced, I shook their hand and thanked them for calling and told them to call someone else because they were wasting money on the repair and would have to replace it with new. Then a few years down the road they would have to do the same thing again the next time it failed. Backflow valves are designed to be repaired and not replaced. It was a great money maker but I did not like ripping customers off like that.
I also have a sneaking suspicion that the device should have been tested after being installed. But I live in British Columbia, not the free state of NH.
Could you imagine waiting in the dentist office waiting room and hearing a grinder fire up in the back?
…or the roar of a blowtorch? 😂
That was a good one !!! 😁😁👍
the ONLY time id be comfortable hearing the grinder or torch is if they made dentures in office, lol, other than that, nope, im out, lol
My dentist scares me when he starts drilling and smoke begins to rise from my mouth.
At least he didn't need to use an impact driver or sledgehammer.
Hey Steven. Glad to see you don’t have a laptop and try to sell an entire system. Been in the business for40 plus years. You’ve been taught correctly! Love it
I replace them all the time on fire protection backflows assemblies. There typically 3/4 on the meter. I’ve replaced a handful on domestic, irrigation and boilers. I typically put a check valve on the line before the backflow to prevent the relief from dumping due to pressure fluctuation.
I put a swing check on the outlet side. Helps with pressure fluctuation.
Nice looking replacement job ... Your expertise is 2nd to none ... Thx for posting ...
Best saying at 14:48 ..."Maybe I can take it apart once I get it together"!
Nice work Steve! I do the annual testing and repair as necessary on several RPZ's and double checks. All the way from watts 6" 909 a couple Apollo 4" but most are the Zurn Wilkins 375 RP. The Zurns are rebuildable with a 6-way screwdriver and a 60 dollar rebuild kit. Work safe Brother.
I changed some of those in a nail salon. They don’t last too long. Had one that was defective fro the box and took a while to get it swapped. I used press unions to make it easier next time.
Good job Steve. I worked with a guy that would only give us a tiny piece of sand cloth, plus it would worn out. Sometimes I wonder! Keep up the good work.
Excelente trabajo Steve, saludos desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 !!! 😃👌👍👍
Good job Steve, as always.
I have worked on a variety of gross plumbing things but the drain system in a dentist office was the worst, never gagged and puked so much over gross
Another Fantastic job Steven!
I did lots of plumbing repairs but remember seeing a copper waste pipe? Maybe a commercial thing.
Steven got the Wheel of Death out again Mama, that thing is OHSA approved 👍
u add up all osha never get anything done
Steve, watching you work under that sink is making MY back ache!
Steve my man👍. Another great video.
The old master is at it again mama !
Man if someone had added a couple of unions when it was originally installed would have made that s9 much easier
Nice job again.
Hey Steve and Miss Molly! Workin’ again y’all. 👍👍
Something new everyday - thanks
👍🏻
Thanks again for the videos.
🥃🥃🍺🍺🍺⛳🎳
Stay safe.
Retired (werk'n)keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses!
1 1\2 to 2 bell was that to dress it up or something else
Use the kill wheel and cut that bad boy out.. After watching you use a cutoff wheel years ago I was sold. Use it for most copper pipe and cast repairs. 👍
Same here. I only use it for the hard to reach baseboard spots. Every since I seen Steve do it "Oh shit thats smart".
Same here that trick has come in handy quite a few times
I stopped using cut off and abrasive wheels on copper when I found out that long term exposure to copper dust causes lung damage and anemia
@@wired011 Good to know
Fit like a glove
Why not re-buid it? Do they need to be replaced after so many years?
You could rebuild it. But the way it was leaking, I think it was cracked from freezing conditions.
The Watts 009 can be completely rebuilt over and over again. So long as the ball valves aren't destroyed it will rebuild for a lifetime.
When in doubt we cut it out. When it's cruddy we clean out the puddy.
Hello Steve!
hi
They don’t give those things away. Nice job under that counter.
I'm sure you tested the new assembly using a differential pressure gage before putting it into service.
15+ years experience working in the field of cross-connection control exclusively. The only way you can guarantee the new assembly is operating properly is by testing it. Get certified, and get yourself a test kit.
I'm sure he tested it, just like he removed that ball valve before the RP, which is a cross connection. I bet that poor 009 is caked with pipe dope and won't pass a test. Check #1 0PSI.
I am surprised they don't require the lead free version
They all are lead free
@@georei they make both types still.
Waiting for Steve to tee off on having to fix his injector. Love the rants
you noticed it still has a miss too, huh?
Howdy Steve!
houdy
Do you have a specific license to install and repair and replace those devices?
A five day course? Are you saying that plumbers are slow?
That is one dirty dentist office
Hello steve
hello
Hello Steve
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Hi Steve, what is the fun action of the dripping ?
Say what now
Great installation as usual but you lost me on what the heck it was.
Same here lol.
Backflow prevention
@@glass1258 thanks. I've seen b.f.p's before but that looked pretty bazaar from others. I guess I have only seen the ones used on the drain side not supply side.
It any firefighters are watching this video, it should be noted that this work was done in the free state of NH. No hot work permits required.
Need an explanation of the drip
function please?
It’s a back flow prevention. Any time there’s pressure coming from the unwanted direction it dumps pressure and excess water into the drain
If there is a change of direction of water flow, it will stop the flow from entering the water system. Lets say there is a fire. The fire dept will pump down the water. This can cause the water in a building to flow back into the city water. Big no no. A RP will stop that and then dump the "bad" water. A Double Check back-flow device will just hold the "bad" water. If it fails, the water can enter the system. RP is a higher level of prevention. It gets rid of the water.
@@cwrnmservicesllc510 Clear concise response. Thank you
Would this be something we see
in a medical office setting?
Not seen in a residential service.
@@seniorcomputer3292 Depends --- The City water department has a fancy title person - Cross Control Specialist. They determine the "risk" of a back-flow incident and then require the proper back-flow. Think chemical plant is going to have a Reduce Pressure back-flow. Verses homeowner irrigation system.
Are they tested annually?
Supposed to be. Also you need to be certified to test, rebuild or replace them.
Yes any backflow device must be tested every year to ensure cross connection requirements are still meet. The original paperwork must be on hand at the local water purveyors office and the tester ( who must be licensed) must keep a copy on file for three years. The fact that this guy didn't test the device and is probably not licensed to do so, really could get him in trouble
THATS A SELIVA SUCTION LINE
Why not use pro press?
Yeehaw
Giving her the old Currey Hum
You don't see one of those everyday - nice job Steve.
Some jobs just suck LOL 😆 🙃 🤣
1st, finally!
OMG, you did not do that customer any help. I had my own backflow valve test/repair business for over eleven years. I a certified to test and repair all backflow valve assemblies. After a short period of time I realized that the Watts 009 is the worst you could have put in there. That is a terrible design and most of the time a repair that includes all internal parts only results in an assembly that will still not pass the test. That design requires disassembly of the entire thing only to have to replace the entire valve with new. That lady had the tape around the relief valve to keep the water from smashing out. That is because the valve was failing and dumping the relief. There should be no water leaking into that drain. The only purpose for the drain is to catch the water until it could be repaired or replaced. Eventually when I found that Watts 009 at a persons house and they wanted it repaired and not replaced, I shook their hand and thanked them for calling and told them to call someone else because they were wasting money on the repair and would have to replace it with new. Then a few years down the road they would have to do the same thing again the next time it failed. Backflow valves are designed to be repaired and not replaced. It was a great money maker but I did not like ripping customers off like that.
Yea haa
Hurry up and get out
I don't want to be that person but you should have 2" or 2 pipe diameters, whichever is greater on the air gap. Just saying.
I also have a sneaking suspicion that the device should have been tested after being installed. But I live in British Columbia, not the free state of NH.
@@Chrominance87 that was likely Fall River Massachusetts
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Got to get rid of that B tank or turn mic off
That’s the sound of quality.
That's a pricey spitoon!
ITS WHERE EVERYONES SPIT GOES YOU WOULD THINK YOU WOULD NEED LICENSE TO DEAL WITH A BIO HAZZARD
Not any worse than touching someone toilet or cutting into a sewer line to make a repair