I’m not a plumber, but I have used teflon tape in instances (shower sprayer. Garden hose, etc) where there was rubber valve because I regard using the teflon as a backup or way to extend the period before any leak might develop.

That pressure is too high for house usage , more pipes is going to burst. Where is the lock off 😂

I guess this building don't have a lock off for the water line

I learned so much from your videos Sir Grant

So true

You are right sir grant, never use tape when there is a gasket, the tape will put pressure on the seal. Never use teflon in pressure fittings . The purpose of the tape is to help create friction. Using tape in some applications cause more problems than solution.

Looks like it needs a tank doesnt work so well on its own

As a plumber that statement is true Jamaican people dont like good plumbers reason being good plumbers charge what its worth but rum plumbers work for nothing and the quality of their work is nothing 😂😂

Thats a bias talk i agree that some not all thread needs teflon tape but as a plumber some threaded mechanism depends on where it is produced has a slightly variation and if it's not thread taped it will either sweat or leak do its unfair to make such s definitive statement

Bt why is it necessary for it to be ran there at the spot where he was stating thou🤔 a lot of these losses we skilled persons have to under go

Morning sir I have to disagree with u on that one with the thread Tape on the inlet valve bcuz some of the no name brand flex tubes are no good and no matter how tight u tighten the nut it leaks. You're correct to say no thread Tape should be used bcuz in most cases thread Tape isn't required and if a person see a plumber putting thread Tape on everything that has Rubber seal he isn't a plumber

Morning sir I have to disagree with u on that one with the thread Tape on the inlet valve bcuz some of the no name brand flex tubes are no good and no matter how tight u tighten the nut it leaks. You're correct to say no thread Tape should be used bcuz in most cases thread Tape isn't required and if a person see a plumber putting thread Tape on everything that has. Rubber seal he isn't a plumber

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SirFixIt, sorry your time got wasted, but that is an example of why I am a strong believer in outlining the scope and terms of jobs to be done in writing. Protects both workman and customer from any misunderstandings and time wasting.

It gets like that sometimes, a lot of building without proper planning as to the layout and drawings, will always be a problem.Stay strong what you know you know.

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Good decision boss, If he knows plumbing that much let him do it himself. That seems like it was a test. At lease he should be onsite then and see. If his complaint was about saving on pipe and not the proper usage of the pipe , that tells you he doesn’t know anything. Especially for something that is going to be bury .

Don’t let miserable people stop you from doing your work. We watch the channel to either learn or to watch your work ethic and endeavors to potentially employ you at a future date. You did the right thing by walking away. Let him antagonize someone else so they can mess up the work and cost him double.

How do you find a good builder?

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I’m a builder in Hayes, Clarendon. My architect, and builder put switches and GFI plugs in all my bathroom. If anyone fail my house, I would just put it in after it’s passed. Lol..

Can the smart head be adjusted? My pump has a smart head on it and sometimes when I turn on my pipe the pump takes a little while to come on

Not all is the same

Yes Jamaican workers are unprofessional!! They have no respect for the people paying them and no respect for how hard people have to work to earn money to pay them! Then when you act sternly towards them they say you are not nice! Women are taken advantage of in the worst way. You tell them what you want and they are telling you how they are going to do it! They also feel that every single woman is looking for a man. It’s disgusting! I feel it for her because paying someone to stress you out and fucking up your building would make anyone cry!

I feel bad for her. The CULTURE of work and lack of professionalism needs to change. First, ALL jobs that involve modification to a property should have a written or electronic agreement outlining the job and payment terms. Then involve the courts, on principle, even if it takes years to settle the case.

Sad!!

Lol , when i saw this video on another site, you was the first person came to mind bro , same thing you been preaching.

GM Sir FIx It. I definitely think you should have a trip charge… probably based on a flat fee for everyone, plus an addition for different distances from your base. BUT I also believe in standardize charges for typical jobs, so customers can have a basic idea in advance before even requesting a site visit, and so everyone can feel like they are being charged fairly and not based on a workman’s subjective view of what he/she thinks a certain customer should be able to pay. Your thoughts?

The height of the floor matters

Hi Sir Grant! Thanks for such informative videos. How can we get in touch with you?

Hey @Sir Fix It. That is more than a hardware store. It’s a full department store. 😅. Is this the same hardware place that you showed just the plumbing section in another vid a while back?

Do they have lots of tiles? And doors?

I saw your thumbnail and i couldn't agree more, yet they would want to charge you a lot of money.

Will you be doing a re-pipe for the homeowner?

Continue the good work

You are so right it needs a body of constant water flow to work efficiently also dont use a smaller id pipe for your suction pipe from tank and yr distribution pipe should be the same size for at least 30 feet then you can reduce the id of yr pipe

GFCI plugs and outlets are very cheap

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It is called trip cost or consultation fee.

Keep up di good work. Only a pity you can't look at some of the non-standard mew work during the rough-in. That is where you have to catch di problems as everything is covered in concrete and maybe too late.

Sir, you will always have these problems if plumbers are not properly trained and work is not inspected. Anyone who runs and glue fittings and lines can call dem self a "PLUMBER. " WHAT A DAMN SHAME😱

Just found your channel. I always have this same question. Why is it our codes not similar to the NEC or some version? NO GFCI? What a SHAME! Keep up di good work.

I am not a plumber, but I think I am better than EVERY plumber in Jamaica. OMG, I am totally amazed by what I observed everytime I look at a plumbing job. Where to start? 1. Undersized drains 2. Little or no vents 3. Zero p-traps and the list goes on. They are good at running the water lines, but drsins and vents? MAIN PROBLEMS ARE LACK OF PROPER TRAINING AND INSPECTIONS. If they had to connect to a sewer line, they would have nuff problems. However, the septic system is usually below the house, so no problem. BTW, do they test the DWV systems during a rough-in?

How do i get one of these house

Good tip. I join the conduit like this but I only do that for very short run

Roll the fishtape as you are pulling, also tape up the rolled end of the hook so it is smooth when you pull it back and it won’t get caught on the edges of the pipe. Proper couplings and you shouldn’t have to reem the pipe

Regarding having the light switch outside … it’s do you can see the big ole 40 Leg crawling around in the BR before you enter 😂.

@SirFixIt, there must be an “unless…”, or “except…” clause regarding the building code for having electrical outlet in bathrooms, because every hotel I have stayed in in Ja has outlet in bathroom and electricity doesn’t discriminate.

In the states we use GFI plugs in the bathrooms. It will break the circuit in case of a short. Jamaica is still operating in 50 year policy. Just like most of the banks. Any wet area is require a GFI . The whole idea of switch outside was to not enter a dark room to turn on the lights, but turn on the lights first before entering.

Blessings @sirfixitgrant The plug is called 'GFCI' outlet it is code regulated for bathroom, kitchen counter, out Doors ect. Base on the size of the bathroom switch