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That's absolutely true.. We will either hand thread or set up the Ridgid 300 before using the portable hand threader... I have my eye on the new. Cordless threader by dewalt and milwaukee..
Not sure what fitting your asking about. When I started this technique so many moons agonizing use to take my air hose amd hold it in the hot water nipple AMF found the tank drained twice as fast. Then on a whim I typed Into Amazon sprinkler blow down fitting because I figured they made an adapter to winterize sprinkler systems. You will fi d the adapter i use. Now that adapter goes feom air to female hose thread. Now you still need to connect the female hose thread to the 3/4" male iron pipe (Mip) on top of the water heater. I used an old 3/4" flex connector to build in flexibility amd length. Now all you need to connect one end of the flex connector to the female hose thread is a 3/4" mip x male hose thread adapter ( 3/4" mip x M.H.T) ). Hope that helps.
@anthonydestro1023 I would normally agree but the bit I am using has a self.propell top that digs into the wood and pulls itself thru. I have found from 25 years of drilling thru wood with a ship auger bit that if you put it in reverse it unlocks itself from the woukd and allows you to pull it out. Then when you reengage the hole it threads itself back in and continues to pull itself thru... Are you a Pkumber, Whats your Trade Brother?
@@LearnPlumbing I should have known that the best of the best. I use them on low GPMs on a well but I have a storage tank inside we get some wells that only produce a gallon and a half a minute. Plum on brother. Thank you
Reminds me of the time my buddy flipped over the table because he was holding on to our hilti fab screw gun with no clutch against his side like that and it took him for a ride 😂
Yes. However it will just clutch out the hole time if you put it on a low setting. I adjust to the highest setting and plan for the kick. That way you have the power you need to get the job done
I don't mind the kick at all. I would rather a high torque drill over one that that activates the clutch a little to early. You just need to plan on the kick and brace for it and let the drill do it's thing
@@LearnPlumbing true, with the cordless I don't have a problem just manin up. Had a grand old time with a corded drill pinning my wrist into the trigger a couple years back though. That was an experience 🤣.
The last time i drained my HWH i used an electric pressure washer connected the drain hose sucked it all out. You just have to keep an eye on the pressure washer, make sure the water dont run dry and burn your pressure water motor up. Makes a quick job of it too. Just as you did. Thanks bro.
@@LearnPlumbing well we drill 13/16 and 15/16 (basically 1 inch) holes through telephone poles in a few seconds (one handed) using Milwaukee shockwave ship auger bits - and most of the industry around me is using Milwaukee lineman impacts or the Hilti equivalent. So I can't imagine a 6" beam with a slightly larger hole being a problem. DeWalt has one if you're in that platform but the Milwaukee seems better IMO. I've had/used both. Itll save your wrist. If I'm not mistaken Milwaukee makes a cordless hole hawg model that uses the same 7/16 hex chuck as the lineman impacts. They're not cheap, but neither is a badly twisted wrist. ru-vid.com7tNT206c-5g?si=vo5zZCcWzP8dACyH
@@kctyphoon Dewalt has their own modern brushless one that proves more power than this one but has modern features like the e stop clutch and better handle positions to use it its like 300$ but from what I have heard the Milwaukee performs a bit better. You also count get a 1" Impact wrench with an auger head attachment that would eat through that without risking a kick but those are like 1200$
I’ve shot compressed air into the drain at the bottom to blow apart the calcium so I could use the transfer pump then. I’ve never tried it from the top. Also putting the 3/4 full port on the bottom definitely helped
The cold water does enter the bottom of the tank thru a dip tube that is attached to the cold water inlet on top. However they are plastic and deteriorate aswell. I do recommend flushing each year to semi clean the bottom of the tank amd exercise the drain keeping it in good working order.
I blew the hole out plus we cut the end off a couple feet. Plus it'd a hosebib anything in that line is coming out the hosebib. If you think we tape the e d of the pex before we shove it thru every hole we drill then think again
@chrisryan3918 Enlighten us Your Greatness.. What would you use to drill out a 5 1/2" treated sill plate...Im guessing you have no idea. Happy Trolling
@@LearnPlumbingbasic wood drilling 😂. I can’t tell if you are being serious. Do you have a short on sharpening drill bits? I’m guessing you don’t know how
Nice work! Even though I saw zero drips, my first journeymen told me to wipe away any extra flux to avoid having the solder follow it. But awesome work!
That's definitely a good trick to help from having drips. I like showing it with out that trick because with proper heat control the solder will always flow towards the heat
All these professionals in the comments 😂 obviously this is a remodel and it honestly looks like thats where a cabinet will go so it will be covered up anyway and if a drywaller does his fkn job right he will put a screw an inch from the corner on the wall and the sill plate then he will do a screw every 8-10 inches and that pipe is between the 1in and 8in mark so there's no reason it should be hit. And those drill bits are literally made to be used in an impact so whatever dude said that should read the packaging of whatever tools hes buying. And for the code guys, ya no shit it's code and hes likely going to follow code and put a nail plate there. I swear ppl just love to be the professional in the room when half these keyboard karls have probably never remodeled an old house. How do i know thats an old house? The color of the studs, the type of texture on the wall, and that old ass existing wire. And for all the dumb shit that ive just said, im just some dude on the Internet why tf do you care? 🤷🏻
Your in good company. Enjoy the Journey.. Great Trade.. You learn something everyday or atleast a better way to do something everyday. I'm excited for you. Just keep learning and becoming skilled each day. Stay open minded and give back
@@LearnPlumbinggah damn bro this is the way to be. Encourage learning, and the understanding that we can always learn a better way to do something. I’m 18 yrs in roofing, and owned my company 15 years. 35 yrs old. But I enjoy diagnosing and learning and doing the hard stuff people shy away from and prefer to caulk and do crap fixes etc. I’ve enjoyed trying to fix a flaw in a system I’ve seen - something as simple as taping tyvek to the bottom and tops. It’s supposed to stop airflow so we tape the joints/seams but then leave it open at the foundation and the soffits. Lets air rush behind Rendering all the taping and plastic cap sealing staples redundant. Sorry for the rant wanted to give an example. We can always learn from someone else. As good as o think I am with not only years of experience but a technical diagnosing background from a previous tech background, I can still admit when someone has a better outcome or just simply a better path towards the same outcome that saves time etc. You are not only appreciated by the new people entering the trades by giving them some knowledge and good outlook, but you are also appreciated by the seasoned skilled people who understand the value you bring to your customers as well as the value you give to the newcomers in the trades. Keep up the good work and don’t have too much fun 😅
@@mostlikelywedoitservices6926who solders anymore? All pex bro 😎 Bahahah just messing with you copper all the way. Soldering and welding such a needed skill that isn’t leaving.
I don't understand why he changed the drain valve. If its not broken a garden hose connects directly to it and if it's open when air is applied it wall blow clear and the water will flow just fine
Nope. Bottom drain was broke. Plus it was the cheap bs plastic drains. No good. I tried blowing thru it, no go. Swap drain with full port. Air rig already hooked up. Let it rip let's go...
Soft... I personally love splinters.. feels so good pulling them out... Hardly ever happens anymore after 30 years of Plumbing you hardly feel anything..
I use the hot swap method frequently. I know about the compressor method but I've never used it because I've never had to drain a water heater that fast. I use a transfer pump which drains most water heaters in about 8-10 minutes and in that time I just prep everything else so the compressor method wouldn't even save me time.
