10 Plumbing MISTAKES Not To Make! | GOT2LEARN

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Glad to see you back! I think you mixed up the verbal description at 5:04, the one on the top seems to have the glue on both fittings, but the bottom one doesn’t. I definitely liked the tips on installing chrome bathroom fittings.

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[@EOP02]

no Tef tape on compression thread period. This guy! This Is the Guy! I had terrible management in my early years and this channel trained me up. No joke. Years later I'm doing 7 figure sales for the top wholesaler in our city. I recommend this channel all the time to everyone. Thank you Got2Learn. keep being the best!

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[@alohamark3025]

If all fittings were rust and corrosion-resistant, I would agree with that statement. But a lot of products from the big box stores are made with cheap metals, and two layers of teflon tape are insurance so you can remove the nut in the future. This especially applies under the kitchen sink, where drips, leaks and other problems happen in the dark. A compression valve for a toilet bowl is usually out in the open, and easier to diagnose. Flex hoses are the biggest source of leaks that introduce corrosion damage to plumbing connections. Next biggest cause, outdoors at least, is rain, salt, and sun.

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[@adamhorton1601]

What I like most about this video is that he 100 percent installed thread tape correctly even though it was to a fitting that didn't require thread tape.

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I have been a plumber for 42 years, and you have a great video. It’s a good list of the most common things DIY,res get wrong.

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This is great advice for DIYers, noobs & novices. Pay att’n. & do it right the first time !!

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Love all the examples of how to do it the right way. Thanks

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[@travisk5589]

Thanks for posting that on the toilet supply line and teflon tape on compression fittings. Another pet peeve is pipe dope on compresion fittings and 2 piece p traps.

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[@doublej5171]

Some more great tips! On stop valves that use a nut and ferrule you don’t have to use thread sealant on the threads because that’s not what is actually doing the ‘sealing’. Just put a little bit on the inside of the valve where the ferrule sits and that’s all you need.

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

I use dope on threads just for lubrication and in rare repair occasions I will put tape so it hits the ferrule and unit sealing point. Only for the most terrible situations. Or if I only have one chance to turn water back on and it can't be turned back off.

[@doublej5171]

@@beerbeforebreakfast I wouldn’t want to put thread tape on them in case some there was some that shot into the supply line in a rare case. As long as it’s not the old TrueBlue that turns into thread locker over time lubricating them isn’t too bad

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

@@doublej5171 yeah I know what you mean. I have figured it out, I wrap the tape about 80% on threads of the fitting so that about 1/8th inch will fold in the the sealing point when all said and done. Works 100% of the times I've had to do it. Not enough excess to cause any issues. Only place to be concerned would be kitchen faucet if it's new and fancy. They sometimes have micro filters in the supply lines right at the 3/8 nut that goes to shutoff. Those clog so easy.

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[@edgarkoen1230]

I use t+2 dope on the 1/2 in compression threads of angle stops to allow me to get a tighter seal because many times I have had a slow drip come from them without dope. I have tried many different ways to prevent the small leak.

[@sidewinderam9m]

Binge watching your videos right now. Lots of useful information. I do put teflon tape on compression fittings though because it makes them easier to tighten (not to make them seal better because as you have said it doesn't). Not on the outlet end where there is a rubber seal but on the end with the brass compression ring. I usually only do this behind toilets and under sinks where I have a harder time getting good leverage.

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[@WalterMelons]

I have never used primer when I glue pvc. Done 1000s of feet of it and never had a problem. I do commercial fish systems though, not stuff in walls in a home.

[@marzsit9833]

in the early days of pvc pipe, primer was not available, but the pvc manufacturers recommended roughing the ends of the pipe and insides of fittings to break the gloss with medium grit sandpaper before gluing the joints together. primer became available to speed up the process but sanding the connections still works today if you don't have any primer.

[@EthosEater]

This is a great video for beginners. I think most plumbers have made a couple of these mistakes at least

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"the sound of hardened teeth crunching".... 😯 the sound of failure

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This is plumbing 101!!!

[@dimasakbar7668]

the knowledge your several vid baffles me. It really is never this thoughtful where i am, sure there is a robust standard but it is never enforced i think. I think the fact that where i am, plumbing person is considered "minimum wage" worker had a part in it. Bless you and your trade sir/ma'am

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You are most welcome!

[@plumbinginspector5513]

Great video, some states doesn't allow AAV - mechanical vents.

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Good to know!

[@mnoxman]

Point of order. RoHS has been the standard in electronics since 2003 and most makers were in compliance with the proposed rules by 2000. So any big box home improvement store will not have leaded electronics solder. You can order solder with lead (Pb) from vendors such as Digikey or if you are in a shop that deals directly with repair/hobby electronics you might get it on the shelf. Not all electronics solder has lead (Pb) in it.

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[@jaydrains2247]

When i used to do rough plumbing, the toilet always had its own vent, and I use clear cleaner when doing repairs when working in a finished environment, if you spill that purple primer onto finished floors, call your insurance company. LoL

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[@JCWren]

Oatey actually recommends applying primer to the inside of the fitting, then to the exterior of the pipe, then the inside of the fitting again, then applying cement to the exterior of the pipe, then to the inside of the fitting, then the exterior of the pipe, then FINALLY joining them with a 1/4 turn twisting motion. The also (of course) recommend cleaner, probably because they sell it. I'm no professional plumber, but I've not seen anyone use it. And if I have a piece of dirty pipe, I just wipe it down with Windex.

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

If I have a fitting that absolutely can't be leaking and I've got 3 floors of water waiting on my repair.....I use cleaner, primer and good cement! Can't take chances on major repairs like that. But 98% of the time I do not use cleaner.

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[@LeslieBergh]

My understanding is that teflon tape isn't only used for sealing/waterproofing purposes, but to act as lubricant between the two threads. If not used the threads can bite into each other, making it feel like it is turned all the way in, when it is not. Thus it's a good idea to even use it on supply values and other connections with their own seals.

[@Got2Learn]

Correct, and straight treads do not need teflon as they seal with a gasket ;)

[@creamofbotulismsoup9900]

I personally use either a silicone/PTFE lube or a joint compound on most fittings. They do a significantly better job than tape of actually lubricating the threads and makes it easier to fully tighten.

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

Yes, for example, a 3 inch pvc threaded clean out cap, Teflon or thread tape would work equally as well. Without it, the fitting will not seat completely due to friction or possible snapped hub from attempting to overtighten. Doesn't take much, 2 wraps at most for lubrication purposes I say.

[@revoevom1490]

@@Got2Learn 3rd gen plumber for my whole life and we always laugh when we see teflon on compression or flare fittings and supply lines

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[@davidpaulsen1510]

Mechanical vents should be installed above the water level of the sink, washer ,etc.

[@miketayse]

I always put some sort of sealant or lubricant on any threads so I can easily remove them in the future. When I'm plumbing, I just use what's handy, which is often teflon tape or pipe dope.

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[@thereefaholic]

There is a study you can read online where it shows unprimed joints are stronger.

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[@nebraskaninkansas347]

Actually IPC, I believe could be UPC, states you only need to use primer on PVC if the pipe is presurized. Or if the AHJ or local code requires it.

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Another thing I would add is to make sure your Ts and wyes are orientated in the proper direction. Never bullnose a T.

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[@viragovtwin]

****** CORRECTION ****** In many parts of the world electronics are required to be ROHS compliant meaning they must be lead free. Because of this lead free solder is becoming more and more common. Check the label. Also plumbers flux can be used in conjunction with rosin core solder to increase its capillary action on copper. As a side note NASA requires that solder used for mission equipment contain lead to minimize dendritic complications at the solder joints.

[@peteypete3597]

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[@newunderthesun7353]

Guess I'm not as bad as I thought -- I've never done any of these things. I'd like to see a comparison of where Teflon tape is preferred over plumber's putty, if anywhre.

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At 5min 20 sec. Turn pipe as you push in . Read the can . Then read it again

[@travisk5589]

Hey got to learn. Is it good/bad/illegal to solder your copper stub outs to copper stub out supports?

[@Got2Learn]

Not that I know of

[@mattalbrecht7471]

I just go with PEX and cramp and save the soldering...lol

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I agree with the video, I used to sweat a lot of pipes, and one time made the mistake of using the wrong kind of solder, and it was a very expensive lesson in the material and labor to go back and fix it later. I was not a big fan of PEX in the beginning mainly because I thought "the art" of sweating pipe would be lost... But I think it is approved everywhere for home use right now and the cost difference is obviously a huge Factor not to mention time....

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The purple one is grape flavored. The yellow one is thick and pasty and tastes like glue.

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I got one of those blue things.. never knew what it could be used on.. it always slips off everythng

[@Ghostriderz911]

An other mistake is using steel wrench instead of aluminum 😛

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[@billsmith2212]

I see videos , mostly DIY , but some " PROS " too , that NEVER de burr pipe , metal or plastic . When you see them uneducated or simply taking shortcuts at the expense of the job , RUN AWAY . Some will even argue that you don't know what your talking about . Beware the Big Mouths !

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