Thank you so much for your help I received my backflow certification in August and here it is October and I finally got a chance to test my first backflow and your video was perfect. Thank you so very much.
@peytonhibdon76595 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info. Plumbing still sucks though, just sayin. 😆
@mbb430211 күн бұрын
Where can I find that little flat tool to remove drain?
@@mbb4302 they also come with most no caulk drains
@MoonkaiYT13 күн бұрын
So you didn’t need to use a pair of channel locks to tighten the pvc to the pump discharge hole?
@andy_plumbs13 күн бұрын
@@MoonkaiYT nah, I just always hand tighten them.
@fredisvelasquez418828 күн бұрын
Great brother..
@smaktalkerАй бұрын
nice but what if you a have a slab floor with no access from bottom??
@andy_plumbsАй бұрын
@@smaktalker use a Wingtite shower drain
@seldon_yuanАй бұрын
Does the rubber gasket need to at the same height as the pipe? I assume the gasket should be the same height or below so it can compress down without squeezing out between the pip and the inner ring? I'm replacing my drain and am wondering how much I should adjust the height of the pipe to get the proper seal.
@andy_plumbsАй бұрын
@@seldon_yuan the gasket should go slightly below the top of the pipe with the beveled side up so that the nut can compress it.
@michiganebayflipper9497Ай бұрын
Mine swirls only seem to run. Can it just be plugged?
@andy_plumbsАй бұрын
@@michiganebayflipper9497 yes likely a blockage or possibly a bad pump.
@abarn3917Ай бұрын
Your helper sure likes to talk.
@elkskiutah8204Ай бұрын
Is it ok to put the water on the silicone so soon? Most say to wait 24 hours? Maybe for a test it's ok? Then tell customer to wait 24-36 hours
@andy_plumbsАй бұрын
@@elkskiutah8204 most if not all silicone manufacturers have a cure time on their label. With that said, I have always run water immediately after and have never had a leak.
@elkskiutah8204Ай бұрын
@@andy_plumbs good to hear... Customer wanted to use his shower 4 hours after I finished, its jsut the very edge of the silicone that's exposed and the rest can cure slowly for the full 7 day cure as specified for Dow 735
@jeffmartinez77242 ай бұрын
How long did you let the silicone dry before testing? Also do you prefer the solvent weld type drain or the one you used in the video? Great job by the way.
@andy_plumbs2 ай бұрын
@@jeffmartinez7724 thanks! I use 100% silicone on my drains and always test almost immediately after. I’ve never had any issues doing it this way. Also, I prefer the solvent weld drains to these style as there is typically less parts to fail.
@gregblackley77082 ай бұрын
Good stuff !
@kikibellebubba12483 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tour
@mikev.10343 ай бұрын
👍👍
@waltermendez80643 ай бұрын
nice truck
@alamedacustomholsters3 ай бұрын
Flipping awesome
@thomasryan56813 ай бұрын
Silicone doesn't need to dry before test?
@andy_plumbs3 ай бұрын
@@thomasryan5681 Nope. I’ve always tested right away and never had any issues.
@thomasryan56813 ай бұрын
@@andy_plumbs Thanks. The underside gasket must be key.
@mikev.10344 ай бұрын
👍👍
@klcameron7094 ай бұрын
Nice video. Thank you for showing the rebuild it was interesting
@joninnet4 ай бұрын
Reverse the hoses on your rig. The bend on the other end of your high hose will allow you to avoid that half inch water line over the test cock.
@majahanson3114 ай бұрын
Is there any level of worthwhile repair to be made purely from above in this situation? I recognize that the way you did it is the right way, but if I don't want to cut away the ceiling below, is it still worth trying to just replace that rubber gasket?
@andy_plumbs4 ай бұрын
Yes, this repair can be made from above by using a Wingtite shower drain. If you Google it you will find videos son how to install them.
@Invictusxiv4 ай бұрын
Something I’ve noticed is nobody talks about the buffer. If you recorded it, how did you? I’m curious about the relevance of it.
@andy_plumbs4 ай бұрын
The buffer?
@Invictusxiv4 ай бұрын
@@andy_plumbs Some departments have on their test sheets "buffer PSI" as it's main purpose is to see how much of pressure fluxuation there is, usually it has to be more than 3.0 psi from what I understand. Do you check the buffer on your tests? I have to in mystate/county.
@andy_plumbs4 ай бұрын
@@Invictusxiv nope, never heard of it.
@JimmyBackflow4 ай бұрын
The differential across the second check valve differs from the differential pressure across the first check valve. Also, to backpressure the second check valve, the high control valve must be opened to introduce high pressure to the backside of the second check valve. Bad installation, no drain for catastrophic discharge. There are many problems with this video.
@andy_plumbs4 ай бұрын
Are you saying the way I tested it was incorrect? I agree that the RP should be dumping to a drain but I didn’t plumb the building.
@JimmyBackflow4 ай бұрын
@@andy_plumbs To measure the differential pressure across the first check valve, connect the high-pressure hose to TC#2 and the low-pressure hose to TC#3, bleed out the air and take the reading. To backpressure the second check valve with the hoses still connected to TC#2 and TC#3, bleed the air out of the vent hose by opening the low control valve and connecting the vent hose to TC#4. Open the high control valve one complete turn and observe the relief valve. If there is no discharge, the second check valve is drip-tight with backpressure. To validate that backpressure was introduced behind the second check valve and not going downstream, close TC#2 and observe the gauge. If holding steady, the backpressure of the second check valve is confirmed, and the backflow preventer test was conducted when in a static state. To trigger the relief valve, open the low control valve one-quarter turn and observe the first drip. To test the DP across the second check valve, close TCs and remove hoses. Next, connect the high-pressure hose to TC#3 and the low-pressure hose to TC#4. Bleed and take the reading. It should be one psid or greater. I refer you to videos on KZbin at jimmybakcflow.com. Also, the AWWA M14 manual has several test procedures, including the one I described. Testing is easy, but not done correctly causes concerns.
@andy_plumbs4 ай бұрын
@@JimmyBackflow the procedure you’re describing is similar to how DC’s are tested, but I’ve never disconnected my hoses and jumped test cocks on a RP. I’ve always used the ASSE field test procedure book and it doesn’t mention anything of jumping test cocks either.
@JimmyBackflow4 ай бұрын
@@andy_plumbs To measure the DP across the RP second check valve, you must measure the pressure at TC#3 and TC#4. You will not see the steps described for measuring the DP across the second check valve because most test procedures and authorities do not require them. The problem occurs when testers fill out the form and put the DP of the first check valve in the second check valve box. This is a big problem in the industry because trainers do not explain how to measure the DP across the second check valve. If you want to measure the DP across the RP second check valve, do it correctly. If not, leave it blank. If you watch my videos, you will have a good understanding on how to test backflow preventers. The procedure is used through the NE States, NY, PA, and NJ and is outlined in the AWWA M14 Cross-connection Control Manual. Also, NEWWA provides a certification program for testing backflow preventers; a written copy of the test procedure is available.
@Swphoto8005 ай бұрын
Boy do I feel for this guy! Does it get any worse than this mess
@johnsouza43916 ай бұрын
First if original shower installer had realized the drain was directly over a joist, why didn't they just cut the joist and make a header to save the integrity of the framing. Instead they ruined a good joist and made for a terrible trap installation. Second, you are a very patient man. I hope you get paid well.
@andy_plumbs6 ай бұрын
Yep, I have no idea what original installer was thinking. All I can do is make the best of it. And thank you, I have learned over the years that having patience is one of the most important traits to have in this trade.
@Pipesolutionsinc6 ай бұрын
What does something like that cost about 12 k?
@andy_plumbs6 ай бұрын
We were a little less but not far off.
@johnmiller1026 ай бұрын
I'd like to see a tour of your van. It looks like you have it set up well.
@andy_plumbs6 ай бұрын
Yeah, I get that request pretty often. I’m going to try to do a truck tour video soon!
@johnalbrecht43326 ай бұрын
Nice work and the truck looks awesome 👍
@mikev.10346 ай бұрын
👍🤙🤘
@mikev.10346 ай бұрын
👍👍
@thecatlady27106 ай бұрын
My shower drain cover needs to be removed so I can clean out the hair and gunk. There are no screws, I can't pry it up and it won't twist up. Any advice on how to get the thing off?
@andy_plumbs6 ай бұрын
It is hard to say without seeing it. If it looks anything like the one in this video it should just pry up.
@thecatlady27106 ай бұрын
@@andy_plumbs Thank you so much! It does look like the one in your video. God bless you Sir! 👍
@kevinwilliams14217 ай бұрын
Don’t you own a bending machine..total amateur
@NoName-zz8nl7 ай бұрын
Done this hundreds of times
@mycaddigo7 ай бұрын
Technically, shouldn’t that auto vent be up a bit higher? Preferably Just above the top of the sink?(maximum possible water level height)?
@Monkeywrench8647 ай бұрын
Let me know when the skill lvl starts. Handy man Saturday
@400080vikkash7 ай бұрын
Anytime the boss tells you it's supposed to only take an hr, this is the speed he's expecting you to work like.
@genevelis60757 ай бұрын
I have a few questions, I wonder if you can help me to find answers: Thinking to lower the pressure tank and connect to the pump about 10' below the ground to eliminate the heating well house in the winter season. My pipe runs about 6' under the ground. 1) is it a good idea? 2) how to do it? 3) Should I install another pressure tank under the house in the crawl space? The well is about 30 yards away from the house. I found a 5" well in the field. PVC pipe broken, leveled with the ground. What to use to close it, to prevent from debris and rottens to fall down? How to find if it has water and how deep? Also what camera to buy to inspect the well? What 4" Submersible pumps and water pressure tank brands and models are best?
@andy_plumbs7 ай бұрын
I would not recommend lowering the well tank. I understand the concern for heating the well house but it is going to be a logistical nightmare for you and future contractors that have to work on it. I would look into either having the well house professionally insulated or relocating the tank to inside the house or in the crawlspace. If the crawlspace is short I would look into a horizontal tank. As far as the abandoned well in the field, I would have a well drilling contractor check it out. There are legalities and liabilities involved with abandoning wells and they need to be backfilled and closed off properly.
@genevelis60757 ай бұрын
@@andy_plumbs Thank you! I already dug 6' under the foundation, where the water pipe enters the house. So putting vertical pressure tank should not be a problem. A) the water coming from the well goes up and then down. Even if I put pressure tank under the house, I still need to heat well house in the winter. OR NOT? B) What filtration system should I put? And how about water goes to the hydrants. We have 5 of them. C) We have 20 gallon pressure tank. Is bigger the better? What brand would you recommend?
@andy_plumbs7 ай бұрын
@@genevelis6075 if you have a submersible well pump in a casing then you can eliminate the well house by relocating the pressure tank. If you have a shallow well pump it’s a different story. I would have the water tested and treated accordingly. Most well systems require a softener at the very least, sometimes more filtration for iron or manganese. The hose spigots should not be filtered. Having a bigger tank isn’t necessarily always a good thing. It depends on your usage. Too small of a tank and your well pump will run more frequently. Too big of a tank and your drawn down cycle will last forever and it’ll seem like your pressure is weak at the lower end of the cycle. For more well related information I would check out H2o Mechanic’s channel. He has a lot of great videos on wells and everything that goes with them!
@genevelis60757 ай бұрын
@@andy_plumbs Thank you so much! My well is about 150' deep if I remember correctly. The pump push water to the top and then back poly pipe goes down to the ground, branches out to hydrants and house. I already texted to H2O channel 3 times, this guy did not respond.
@andy_plumbs7 ай бұрын
@@genevelis6075 that’s a bummer. Unfortunately my well knowledge is pretty limited. I would talk with your local well contractor and get their opinion. They should be able to provide an estimate also. I hope this helps.
@cspill997 ай бұрын
Can you replace a cast iron house trap with a pvc house trap in michigan?
@klcameron7097 ай бұрын
Neat pump. I haven’t seen one that mounts like that. Nice job
@mikev.10348 ай бұрын
👍👍
@FixItWithMe8 ай бұрын
Are u from Michigan?! I went to U of M! :)
@FixItWithMe8 ай бұрын
Just subscribed! Love ur videos! :)
@FixItWithMe8 ай бұрын
What brand some lid is that on the sump pump? Thanks
@andy_plumbs8 ай бұрын
Everbuilt. You can get them at Home Depot.
@johnalbrecht43328 ай бұрын
Looks great nice work, are the softer systems on Amazon any good
@andy_plumbs8 ай бұрын
It depends on what you’re looking at. I wouldn’t suggest anything that’s “salt free” if you’re looking to soften the water. Also I’d only recommend units with Clack control valves.
@mikev.10348 ай бұрын
👍👍
@chrismallory37188 ай бұрын
Also a glue strainer is the better option
@chrismallory37188 ай бұрын
Should've talked owner into lowering trap so it wouldn't be a S Trap
@ceciliodeloera5878 ай бұрын
Why not install an ice maker box behind the refrigerator directly to the cold line
@andy_plumbs8 ай бұрын
Normally nowadays that’s how it’s done on a new build or remodel however on this job they didn’t install one originally. The customer didn’t want open the wall so this is what they got.
@bkoz3198 ай бұрын
Nice work, just wish you didnt use the joe homeowner style trap
@andy_plumbs8 ай бұрын
Thanks! I get where you’re coming from with the trap but that’s all anyone uses around here. If it’s concealed I’ll use a glue trap all day.
@bkoz3198 ай бұрын
@@andy_plumbs nice work, really enjoy the quality and variety of techniques used. keep up the good work