Plumbers Are Going To Hate Me For This 

Stop with the stupid voices.

Plumbing is always a three trip minimum adventure…

Living in the snow belt seeing all this stuff outside blows my mind 🙃

Im a service plumber in rural Canada, I do a ton of this stuff, of course we gotta keep it all in a basement, cant be outside or it would freeze 11 months of the year. We use union style tank tees which allows us to tighten everything to the tank tee first, then attach to the tank with the union, so that way you don’t run into the problem you did with the pressure switch. Nice work though sir!

Hey man look nothing wrong with DIY, I fully support people learning how to fix their own wells. I really want them to know how to do it right and not buy the wrong cheap products. The water worker tanks are not good and I have removed many before 2 years use due to failure. The tank tee is cool and all but not needed and can be done with tee's inline for taps for less cost. You should really try airing up the tank first and check for water left in the tank before you toss it. Water can get behind the diaphragm and cause tank to be "Waterlogged" which is the leading cause of pump failure! Of course making sure your check valve is good along with pressure switch and settings is also very important. Never put a ball valve between your pump and psi switch as it absolutely useless and can cause problems. Turing off the pump is all that's needed to stop water flow back to well during service. Someone can turn that valve off while pump is running and the pump will be damaged or blown off drop pipe. The only reason one would be there is due to having a flow well but even then a union is better to just disconnect it. If your going to use glue from homedepot don't use the blue glue its very weak, instead get Fusion its way better! You won't need primer at all and is one step so a DIY person won't mess it up. Trust me a 25 year veteran well guy who loves the stuff for most my glue work and repairs. When your timing your well's cycle time what matters is not how long it takes to turn on but how long to go off. Your cycle time of the pump from on to off is what affects the life of your pump. Final thoughts you did a good job just get you a Amtrol or AO smith tank when that one fails and lose the blue glue. Take it Easy man! Casey

Your comment about how many trips you had to make and then purchasing an excessive amount of parts to compensate for not having to make a another trip hit me real deep. I too have fell victim to the "i can do it myself for cheaper" more than once.

I always enjoy your how-to videos... Keep the videos coming our way.

Nicely done sir! I always say it's not a home project until I've made at least two trips to the hardware store. Don't forget to wrap your contact switch in screen material to keep the lizards out! The plumbing music was a nice touch :)

I always do admire hard working people, great job.

I love that little tractor. Man I could do so much with something like that

Love the instructions......I don't have a clue what you're doing, but this was just a fun video to watch. Go Riley!

Getting ready to do the same thing myself. Our tank is an old old galvanized tank that never had a bladder to begin with, and so we are constantly filling it up with air. Really sucks, especially in the winter.

My husband sends me back and forth with a picture of what he wants.....it takes a skilled man at the hardware store to find the parts, if he's not working then it takes awhile....

As a plumber this made me hurt to watch. But it worked out. So good job

What about taking the cover off the pressure switch?

Time is money you did the time 👍 one word of advice from a plumber don’t wrap Teflon tape over the first two threads! They will cut the tape and send junk down stream & into whatever!

Pro tip for you. When cutting pipe with ratchet cutters twist the pipe and it’ll cut much easier, also when gluing up pipe joints give them a twist also, it’ll spread your glue around inside the fitting. Nicely done!

you could have used the 6" nipple if you spun the tank tee first and then spun it back after installing the pressure switch.

Its so crazy to see all of this outside. I am a plumber working in a freezing climate and it seems foreign to me to have that outdoors.

I replaced at least two of the smaller bladder tanks in the past. I use one like yours now.

My wife scoffs at me for multiple trips to the hardware store. Fortunately, though, I am but a mile and a half from a Lowe's and Home Depot that are right across the street from each other. And I've been so often that I direct people to the aisle they need when there is no help walking nearby.

FYI, there are not supposed to be any shutoff valves between the pump and the pressure switch. That can cause some serious issues if someone cuts it off when the power for the well is on. It will over-pressurize the pipe between the valve and the pump. Also, the only check valve needed is at the top of the pump. My dad was a well driller and I would help him out on service calls and drilling wells a lot.

I went with exactly the same 85 gallon tank 24 years ago. My aim at the time was water reserve. All this time we never understood the less bladder wear & tare theory. Thanks, HAXMAN. PS I grew up in Florida. The problem we faced, leaving pressure tank, pump, filters, outdoors was FLOODING, almost yearly due to hurricane side swiping. Also, our fresh water was always warm in summer and so cold in summer no water-heater lasted more then 2 years. (cracked glass innards) Tired of 'bording-up', we moved to Oregon. I traded horse hay for a working water-heater 32 years ago, still working to this day, despite servicing a teen-age girl, now long gone.

You got me with the Title. Watched the entire video to count all the things a professional would not do. But you know what you got the job done safely and your back in business... congrats

I'm glad you addressed the no electrical shock, I was 100% expecting it lol

Definately a question mark but I like that you played it safe. Tell Bruce I said to "lighten up Francis".

Awesome skills. You make everything look easy. Thank you for creating your content.

"The 2 inch fits." - "That's what she said."

Oh... Don't sell yourself short. Plumbers hate you for a whole list of other reasons.

Think of using a union fitting when you have an obstruction. Yes in the South Mid-Georgia and below the well tanks are mostly installed outdoors. I insulate my above ground pipes and use a heat tape for the one or two cold months. Every where else there are small well sheds with a light socket to be on during the cold days.

As a well service technician we have all gotten to the switch and realized it would not screw into the tank tee! for lack of clearance. Another option is to loosen the tank tee, install the switch with your original 4" nipple then rotate the tank tee back into horizontal position. Problem solved. This is an option when you find yourself 50 miles from a store.

Your dogs are very forgiving. I have a raven that hangs out in my barn. It's a morning ritual for the dogs to chase her out and away.

It's a law. Every plumbing project requires a minimum of 3 trips to the store!!!

Wow you are so rebellious and highly skilled. Can't believe you tightened that fitting all by yourself.

Good job. I hate plumbing. I always have a little leak because I'm scared to over tighten and strip the fittings.

Another job WELL done. 😉

Something I learned over the years.... whenever I'm doing plumbing or electrical or whatever kind of job...I just buy at least 2 of everything in that particular area of the hardware store...but I still have to make several trips anyway. Next time I'm just going to move next door to the store...easier that way! Great job, Haxmeister! Damn good job! And two 👍👍to Miss Riley for taking on the really hard work... she'll make a fine Ruler of the country one day! ALL HAIL THE ONE TRUE RULER, MISS RILEY!!!! Take care, be safe and God bless! (And many thanks for sharing this!)

For my first 20 years in this house, my 1.5 hp single phase 220VAC well pump had been burning the contacts of those cheap HomeDepot/Lowe's pressure switches every 5 years. I had enough of that replacement pain so I made the HD/Lowe's pressure switch merely control the coil of a DuraKool two pole mercury switch BF2-7027 with a 30A rating. No problem with relay contact burn out for 15 years now. I bought it some 10 years ago but never used it. Paid about $50 IIRC back then, but I see they now cost $400+. FJB.

The reason for a bladder in the tank is to stop the air from being absorbed into the water. Old well tanks had no bladder, and occasionally you had to add air to the tank. You could have gotten by for years if you didnt mind pumping additional air in. Shut off the power to the pump, open a tap somewhere, and pump in air until the tank is about half filled by volume...more or less. Then power it back up. Depending on your water you might have to do that once or twice a year, but it's cheaper than a new tank.

When assembling stuff like that t with a lot of parts going on it I learned to leave it off to the side, get everything on it and tight then tighten the t the last 1/4 turn. Solves a lot of problems.

I didn’t know about the tincture from palmetto berries. Did you know that the Dog Fennel you cut that was next to the palmettos deters mosquitoes??

I did the exact same thing with our switch nipple....the 3 inch will work but you had to take off the cover to the switch. Great work ya'll.

You had me at the slow jams😅. Yeah, me too, at least 3 trips to the store to complete a project.

Love your vid’s man! Keep them coming!

Love your videos! Um, but I think you could have just unscrewed the "T" pipe and then added pressure switch, then tightened back up. ;)

The diaphragm comes off the bottom of that switch with a Phillips. Screw on the plate and reassemble. No gas to store needed. Diaphragm probably still good in old one. Good for MacGyver projects. :D

Well done sir (pun intended) As a non-plumber but a similar diy guy such as yourself. I give you a thumbs up!

Greetings from Germany! You're the man!

That is why I'm a fan of union. They always make life easier.

Thank you for not using music against us. Seriously dude...take a bow.

Great video! We are doing our solar electric fence and here I am having to take another trip to the store. 🤦‍♂️ I feel your pain!

Very nice video and she did it with one hand behind her back while eating a cheeseburger. Be safe and keep them coming.

Awesome video, I was just looking into our well setup and replacing the bladder tank. Keep on keepin' on!

I don’t know if I need a new pressure tank or not but I’m going to go ahead and do one just because this look so easy and fun.

And I thought I was the only one with a pet black vulture. I have 2 that took up with me. I thought it was a sign my time here was ending soon but 2 years later and I'm still here. lol

Loved the pizza oven video. Next on my spare time list. Your shut valve should be between the pressure tank and house. Not between well pump and tank. Currently if you shut that valve, the pump will not stop running because water pressure is not reaching the pressure switch. Also, if you get a leak in your house, you will have to bleed all the pressure from the tank before the leak stops. Takes a while to bleed down an 80 gallon tank. May GOD continue to bless you and your family. Thank you for the content.

Nice man 😂 I had to recently have our bladder tank replaced. I’m no where near a handyman type like yourself, I had someone do it but I like knowing how it was done just in case I do get on you’re level one day! 🤙

that goop lol - may the force be with that hose head.

Hey Hax - Great work. Nice video. Next time, might I suggest, you apply pipe dope using a spatula or shovel? And the just wrap the entire copper pipe with Blue Monster...you're almost there as it is. Ok, seriously, thanks for the education. Best to Kim & the girls and Bruce. Thumbs up.

my old tank is sitting in the yard waiting to be turned into a fire-pit - if you made one first I could learn from your video :)

I had to do this crap in a 3ft muddy crawlspace filled with cobwebs after my old pressure tank blew up and put a ft of water under our house. That was "fun" ......

Bruce... Thats hilarious. 😂 I hope he didnt hear that 2 birds with one stone comment, lol

I'm not sure that i have seen this setup outside normally inside or under shelter i'm guessing your in a tropical environment so your pipes don't freeze your electrical switch contactors may not last long in rain and humidity . 😉

That was so satisfying to watch, I know your wife loves your handiness. The British voice is cute.

One of the rules of plumbing is that every job takes at least 3 trips to the hardware store.

I told you already and another video that you reminded me of my brother-in-law that passed away Rasti Adam Cameron holy crap your name is Adam as well. I swear that’s pretty wild. What’s even crazier is not the young Adam but the older Adam y’all definitely even have similar features.❤

Do you know what palmetto berries go for these days? 😲Pick those berries man! 😂

Here's a comment... you know, because it helps and I enjoy your videos:)

It may cot the same, or a bit more, than paying a plumber, but it happens in your time, the way you want. And you develop the skills.

Yes you are correct I am a Plumber and im coming for your plums pal.

For that pressure switch, you could turn the tee counterclockwise, screw on the pressure switch so the small side is against the tank and then re-tighten the tee. I hate those tees for that very reason. I put a screw in shark bite fitting and pushed my pex into it and then made my own fittings for the relief valve, shut off valve (which I connect a pressure gage with a garden hose connector only when I need to check the pressure). Those tees are way overpriced. And I used the same pressure tank from Home Depot. Good job. Now I got to winterize mine.

They have this thingy... it's called a crescent wrench. Just messing. Thx for vid. You could have just turned the t 90 degrees for the pressure switch and then forward or take it off put it on and then put t back on.

Lol. Back to the plumbing store. You are a funny dude. Lol

I have never seen anyone use that much pipe dope!

Glad you got the plumbing figured out, but you could have just backed out the tank tee a quarter turn, snug down the pressure switch and the tighten the tank tee back to where you had it.

Thank you for this video.

Absolutely love your channel dude. Keep it up!

Ok now I’m going to paint my propane tank

My bladder was also bad at a time when I really didn't have much funds. But I got it worked out.i think I paid about $400 for my tank it's a 36 gallon tank. And a friend of my help me install it. But we didn't put a check vale on it,where do you put it?

Nice job Haxman!

Assembly music bwahahahahahaha I reckon there would not be a dull moment with you lmfao. Congrats on installing this system oh by the way is there any tool you don't own just asking for a friend lol. Have a great day Haxman and stay safe mate.

Yep... I need to do mine. But... I'm waiting to see if you make 1 more trip to the hardware store in the next vid... 🙂

Good job up until you gotta the electrical portion of the program. No locking ring on the inlet side and the wire coming in a either UF or NM which technically is not supposed to be run in conduit. The other end the liquid taught going into the well is open to the rain fall and will duct the water into the pressur switch. Also. You had a locking ring on that end but installed it backwards. At least stick some ductseal over the end sticking up or better yet install an FS box on the well head and bring out the liquid tight with the proper fittings per NFPA70.

Depending on how long your pump takes to build pressure with the big tank you may have to adjust the kick on pressure so you don't run your well pump so long and overwork it. Last one i did i changed it to start at 70 and end at 80. The reason for the higher pressure is 1: because I like it and 2: because the house is agonist 4 stories tall with a bathroom up top.

Hey Hax, you said your new filtration system removes manganese. There are two forms of manganese found in drinking water. There is the manganic form and the manganous form. Does it remove both?

I have an OLD cabin in the Ozarks (1860's) that has the jankiest plumbing set up you would likely ever see. Professionals have looked at it and just left shaking their heads. Because it is such a convoluted mess it was left up to me (when I lived there) to keep things working. One of those things was the pressure switch. I was always So sure I was gonna fry myself.

Nice video. Question, what system do you have in place to get water in the event you have no power? I saw a lockout on your breaker box, so other than the generator, do you have anything as a backup system? Thanks.

loosen the tank 'T' 1/4 turn, add the pressure switch, re-tighten Tank 'T'.

Great job crazy savant man, 👍👍💚🍻

Good job

Brass to brass bdvec ever should have sealer between the threads. The soft metal forms a perfect seal

Pretty sure the base of the pressure switch comes off. A little ratchet handle nut driver comes in real handy for close quarters tasks. I would have still needed extra trips to the hardware store anyway, but not because of the pressure switch.

You make it seem so doable😅

Awesome video. All pluming none of the crack! Will you leave the tank blue?

Hellgirl? Was the music during the text portion actually from the Hellgirl anime soundtrack? That's awesome if it was! "O' pitiful shadow, lost I the darkness; bringing torment and pain to others. O' damned soul, wallowing in your sin. Perhaps, it is time to die".

Common sense says the pump is going to run longer to fill bigger tank which in turn will cause pump to run hotter. Although pump will cycle less it is more important that the pump runs cooler. Remember pump, tank and GPM of well are calculated for performance. Increasing the size of the tank throws the performance off. One exception would be if you have heavy irrigation use from your well the larger tank will perform better. A HD pressure switch would be beneficial for constant cycling of pump due to irrigation use. Don't understand the use of the pipe dope and teflon tape....

As a plumbing and heating engineer I am most keen for people to work on as much of our systems as the can do. It both keeps demand optimal when they do good and don't need us and do had and do need us. But plumbing has it own percentage of greedy and dodgy people within. Life they say.

I'm just here for the Bruce content. Can we PLEASE get some Bruce merch?

Where in Georgia are you? I’m in central Alabama and I have my water tank in my well house so I can heat it to keep it from freezing in the winter.

Use the tank tee with the Union Save-A-Lot of time later