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eww, these compression fitings again, seen SO MANY leaking. Over years rubber in these will crack and they will leak. Compared to soldered or direct metal comression joint. It can go 40+ years, i mean pipe will probably corrode before joint. But hey we live in todays world, guys are paid by hour and by using cheap fitings whey assure cient visit after few years. Infitnite money machine.
@Murphydeffa-oq8lm Propress fittings have been in use for over 30 years in commercial and residential plumbing/ hydronics and other disciplines. We have been using them personally for almost 10 years. Viega fittings (the brand we use) are far from cheap. They’re the best on the market. This is a high quality pipe connection method. I always question the “I’ve seen so many leak” comments, because I haven’t had to cut out any press fittings that were prepped and installed correctly. Unless the job specifically required a soldered fitting, which is probably less than 10% of the jobs, you’ll likely never see us solder.
@@valenzaplumbingthat’s what I’ve been doing myself for around 7or8 years and only had one leak and that’s because I pressed on some really old and thin copper pipe. But I cut it back and found some newer copper that someone had installed. And that’s the only leak I’ve ever had I mostly used Veiga fittings but sometimes get Nibco .
It is only approved as a “water service” material. Not for distribution. Distribution piping is considered anything within the structure and because well tanks are generally inside the home, anything after it would be part of the distribution system and PVC wouldn’t be allowed. Although the code on this is a little bit vague. That being said, the code where you are might be different that the NYS code. Thanks for watching!
I have the same cast iron layout as in this vid. Vent an all. Except that its below the basement floor and house trap is in sump pit about 1.5 ft down. I clear clog in that trap every 2-3 months. Line runs from house trap in front of house to outside rear of house catch basin. When I see dirty water coming up catch basin cover in driveway I know house trap is clogged. Two years ago during heavy fast rain system was overwhelmed and flooded basement. Seems like i get the majority of the rain water that falls in the rear of my home as neighbor to my left has non functioning rear drain and my parking pad were my catch basin is lower then all my neighbors. thoughts on how i can remedy or improve situation?
Retired police sergeant here. I got into HVAC after retirement. I mostly install ductless mini splits. I do tune ups on oil and gas boilers. I always wanted to learn about the boiler installation but don't know any trade schools locally where i can learn about boiler installations. What do you guys suggest?
@@copkhan007 Finding a truly comprehensive course on hydronics is very difficult. I’m lucky to have been able to learn from my father, who learned from his father. I have no clue who he learned from though lol. Definitely read some of Dan Holohan’s books. He is a wealth of knowledge and you will learn a lot. In the field training with someone who has experience doing proper installs is also helpful.
@@ulisespadilla7496 Lead in the plastic? My apologies for sounding harsh, but we are in the year 2024. We now have easier, better processes to achieve the same end result.
Just a question on the mixing valve. Why did you solder it instead of pro-pressing it. I just bought one to replace mine, and it has pro-press fittings. (I have a Milwaukee Pro-Press Tool) I was just wondering if they were prone to leaking. Gorgeous work as usual 👊😎
@@1835-O4 That was just the only type of mixing valve that was available at the time. Just one of the many reasons you have to be well-rounded in this trade. Thank you.
@@a-damgrubeer8527 We’re you watching the same video as everyone else? Unless they wanted to move their laundry room elsewhere in the home, you were not fitting a 40g tank in there, without blocking access to the boiler itself for service, or the washer/drier. These tankless coils aren’t the best choice, but they serve a purpose, for installations like these.
Nice to see a well thought through loadout that actually gets some use, and from an actual professional who can explain what each of their tools are specifically for! Respect from a sparky across the pond!
@@valenzaplumbing I’m talking liability wise. If something goes wrong some somewhere electrical wise around the house you may automatically get blamed for it, even if you had nothing to do with it. Yeah you lawyer may prove the insurance wrong but the headache is def not worth it. Now I’m not sure what state you are in tho.
Be careful if your looking for molykote 111, and just search for molykote. Dow makes allot of lubricants under that branding and the majority are not food safe. 111 it's the only food safe molykote I'm aware of.
If you check with your supplier for the water softener they should be able to get you adapters so that you can solder copper right to them if you want to. Great looking install!
Sweet channel bro. Happy to have found it! Makes me wanna step up my content again. I appreciate the all hvac and plumbing approach as I’m a licensed master plumber and hvac tech in NH! Nice set up.
Nice work! In NH it’s against code to have the line uncoated. Every one I go to is turned green and practically leaking from reacting with the concrete.
Nice job. They don’t allow AAV in my state, but I think they are somewhat necessary in some older, non vented houses. I’ve seen a lot of guys use them when they update plumbing. Homeowners, not actual licensed plumbers because they can’t legally use them.
buildup and roughness is one issue, but the bigger issue is "low flow" everything. the toilets no longer send enough water to keep the lines cleaned out, not many people hand wash dishes and drain sinks full of water, same for taking showers instead of soaking in the tub. water usage way down, problems way up^^^
Your work looks very professional, and you seem very proud of your workmanship.. but how in the heck is that vent in the basement, okay?? Water and soap still stink...
What makes the channel so great is that you show reapirs and other projects that other channel's don't show. Love this channel. It's so different than the rest.
nice work. might not be a bad idea to pour some grout around the fernco so when they pull on the pitless to remove the pump they dont pull out the pvc pipe..
