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Please enlighten me as an apprentice, how did the hot lead not melt through the PVC? I see that it worked but how does that not melt through the plastic and make the PVC weak?
Something like this, you can make it fit, basically forcing the pvc pipe inside the cast iron and then clamping. Oatey had some puddings to use when connecting pvc inside cast iron
Ok so you could try get those rubber clamps for one side being in pvc and the other side being for the over the cast iron bell part of the tee. You can still fit the pvc pipe inside the bell. But if cost wasn’t a problem you having the molten lead and okum you could just replace with cast iron again. I hate cast iron, i use pvc and i replace it all always i have the opportunity, i just rip it all off cast iron and galvanized rotten metal pipes and goes all pvc, just leave tee like this on video when is too intrusive requiring break and replace walls
Gosh ok i said some shit on your video of the pvc lead okum but man i loved this technique to bust it up the old cast iron, i hate cast iron pipes. Loved this for real i got to try it lol
Wth??!! Is this guy calling himself professional?? Wtf molten lead in pvc pipe?? Trying save money cutting corners and doing this kinda of garbage. Just so you come back to fix your fix right?. Iam surprised the lead didn’t melt the pvc. Just little hot steaming water is enough to make pvc like rubber. Why not replace that section with cast iron then??? To save money?? Pvc way cheaper right? You should be forbidden to ever work as a plumber!!!!
Unfortunately I have shallow bedrock above the frost line, so we can’t use a baker coupling on our well. I’ve got a guy coming next week to extend it with a welded coupling.
Very Impressive work Sir. This is a job one would expect to see from a 40 + year veteran. Can you tell me which metering valve you used as the replacement? Thank you.
I learned how to do the inside of the tank from this video (thanks) but i had to watch another video to figure out what you were doing underneath. Maybe show that angle too.
Not a plumber but watched because I’m getting ready to do the same thing. This is the first time seeing oakum, pvc and lead being used. Some suggest cast iron should have been used instead. Others I’ve watched used the pvc/fernco combination but mention they can be a pain at times. In this video I like that the oakum was packed but makes me wonder why manufactures haven’t come up with large rubber O rings that could be slipped on the pvc first and tapped down in the joint between each layer of oakum. Combination of old and new.
Could be a couple different places. 1. The top of the stainless nipple that goes into the switch. 2. The bottom diaphragm of the switch, I have seen tiny pinholes in them. And I have seen a giant hole. Pressure switch are maybe 25 bucks. Just make sure you get the right one. Most common is M1 style
A quick way to purge air during priming phase is to remove the guage on top of the pump and open to atmosphere. Then slowly open the tank value and allow the well pipes to fill with water. When the open pipe exit overflows, shut the tank valve and reinstall pressure gauge. Now all the vertical well pipes and pump volute are completely filled with water, no air. Start the pump and system should pump water at pressure immediately.
I worked around industrial piping and pipe filters for 40 years or better. Leak lock and Teflon tape should not be used on the same joint. Chain wrenches are for rotating lagged pipe not pipe wrench jaws in that put flat spots in the pipe. Get a clue or keep getting negative feed back.😢
Fantastic! This video is great for deep well convertible jet pump venturi replacement. From head removal to priming. Too many great tips to mention! Thanks.
Great video, best ive seen. But Im a little confused. I noticed you disregarded the drop leg (excess 25-30ft) and installed the foot valve directly below the jet assembly. If I understand correctly, this would create less work for the pump?
You showed nothing underneath the tank. Why is that? You really should show the job from the side also since that is where the underneath part of the tank needs to be disconnected and also show that if you don’t have the newer part for the connect where you had to use the actual gasket instead of the screw on if you’re using an older valve.
