Gas Panic! Gas Leak!! Cottage Renovation; Island Life Vlog; Garden Rescue

Episode 90.
Welcome to The Scottish Isle. A 'fly-on-the-wall' channel where we share the captivating world of our life on this private island in the Hebrides. Our channel is your window to the rich treasures of this unique way of life, showcasing Scotland's beauty, local traditions, and the enchanting, old-fashioned lifestyle we embrace. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the stories and wonders that shape our island life, from breath-taking landscapes to cherished traditions; the renovation of a 300-year-old cottage, and the restoration of antiques. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Let's embark on this remarkable adventure together!
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[@TheScottishIsle]

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[@marilyn4098]

Steel wool is excellent for stuffing holes around pipes.Mice won’t chew through it. We use it where pipes enter interior spaces like under cabinets/vanities. So glad you discovered the leak without any fire/explosion or gas poisoning. You probably have detectors installed. If not, Amazon 😊

[@marypasco2213]

Next time you want to check your gas connections for a leak, put a little dish/laundry soap in some water, in a spray bottle, and spray the connections. The leak will show up as little bubbles. "It's always something!" Welcome to the world of homeownership. With the support system you have, your family/friends, each other, your viewers, those who occasionally come to help, I, for one, have the utmost confidence in you. ❤

[@Caareenkm6726]

Absolutely correct!

[@staciecats7801]

I am always amazed at your ingenuity! I am learning from you both. I appreciate the explanations. In between your projects, the sheep and cats make me smile. Take time when possible to celebrate what you have accomplished 🎉

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

You two are always solving problems with patience, fortitude and humor. Your channel is an inspiration to the throw away generation. Reuse and repurpose…..you always find a way. Love this channel. Well done re the gas leak and can’t wait to see your finished floor..damp free!! Yay!!

[@christinebrady723]

You guys are a joy to watch!! You make the same mistakes we all make and show it to the world!!! Love you for it!!

[@hansbehrmann8152]

I would like to make a small suggestion for your gas pipe. There is available flexible stainless steel pipe made for that very purpose. It comes in various sizes and I think by looking at your pipe it is approx. 12mm or roughly 1/2 inch supply line. If you replace the line with stainless you will never have to worry about that line. It will not rust and your little furry visitors will not be able to "nibble" on it. I am not sure if it is expensive where you are , but where I live it is a very good option for the price as compared to copper or rigid steel . I am surprised that a rubber supply hose was used to go through the wall to whatever appliance it is connected to. I am just happy that you did not have any type of fire or possible explosion.

[@lindagage7315]

Good idea Katie using the copper pipe to put the hose through! Well done

[@tdezyn]

I like the way Katie walks off whilst scot turns on the gas. "Lets see if its still leaking? I know, I'll light my pipe"...😂🤣😅

[@farmkay]

Time flies when you're enjoying watching folk work, 24 mins gone just like that.

[@saudilass]

Firstly, glad you and the fur babies are all fine, secondly a wee moose, a wee timorous beastie, did that much damage?😮 Lastly, the sheer exasperation of the big fella himself !!!!!! Shouldn't laugh but, I did. I was waiting on him kicking something, anything 😂😂😂

[@sandynewman5533]

Get some steel wool to put in the other holes, to keep the mice out. Some minimal expanding foam for in the wall around copper pipe, and put some steel wool around the outside of where the copper pipe comes out of the house.

[@iamshotty]

Jeeves!! I'm pretty sure Jeeves is related to my Ollie as they look identical, AND they BOTH let the mice run riot with the pipes!! 😹Bless 'em 🐭 xx Teresa 🇦🇺🤍

[@wanderingsotherthings-hy4dy]

Edge of the seat episode, I kept waiting for the bang! Cheeky wee mouse. Glad you`re both safe, could have been nasty that.

[@eenleukleven]

Here in The Netherlands people used newspapers as insulation for walls (underneath wallpaper), and for managing damp in floors. I think that is what was done in your cottage too. Our house was build in 1910 and during restorations we found several pieces with dates on it, from 1910 but also later dates.

[@leannearmour1469]

Steel wool will work ..the scrubby kind😊

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you!

[@shelaghrichardson1294]

You actually can use copper pipe safely to connect bottled gas via a regulator to a cooker or a heater. This is how we do it at our house in the Caribbean. We also check the connection to the regulator with the dish soap/water method. Universal, worldwide! ☺🌴🇦🇮

[@christinehodge3608]

Its an important job to do the sealing of the walls and floor to do, hope that it get finished before winter time,

[@philiptaylor7902]

I love your antique tools Scott. I had a hammer that belonged to my grandfather who was a joiner in Manchester at the beginning of the last century. I went missing after we had some roofing contractors in, I was gutted.

[@TheScottishIsle]

That is sad. We've had that happen, too. Kx

[@shellypontz4155]

Yes, copper is the way to go! That's the way it should have been done originally! 😊

[@ShelaghCorson]

Thank you for posting. Wonderful.

[@damogranheart5521]

Glad that you have the gas sorted out! We use metal clad flexible tubes here in the US. We also have a slightly different sort for water runs to our washers and connections to sinks with shutoff valves.

[@cynthiabruns7178]

You could have a stiff mouse at the chew site..ripening to perfume your kitchen for a few days. My niece had a water leak every time the plug was pulled in the upstairs bathroom. Rats had chewed the top off the horizontal drain pipe in a couple of places…it only leaked when a load of water went through.

[@keithoakes6358]

Really enjoyed this video while drinking a glass of whiskey must admit mate you have a partner in a million what a grafter just came back from Scotland after spending a week in Arrocha in the Trossachs great holiday

[@nickywhite9079]

I'm so relieved that You & Katey were able to notice gas leak. What a cheeky little mouse. Home is looking great, thank you again for sharing 😊❤

[@BrentJJ]

Hello all...I hope the day finds you well...💚

[@rwilkins1583]

Hello, we are well.

[@damienk5011]

Greetings,trust you are well also😊( Damiens Mum)Brisbane, Australia

[@chrisallen7068]

Hi everybody. Thank you, we are both well and full of admiration for Scott and Katie, lesser folks would have pulled the pin long ago. All the best Julia and Chris, Old Bar NSW. 😊👏 🙏

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️ Always hard at work, but somehow you both always look Spiffy! Love the black sweater, Katie!

[@alundurbridge3880]

Should use braided gas pipe as regulation and checked by Gas safe approved engineer. Be safe. You gas cylinder should be safely placed in cage as well to protect from animals .

[@mikereeler9021]

That ‘everyday, everyday’ grumble Scott you are beginning to sound so like me! LOL

[@whiskeycook3323]

Never heard of parsley sauce, I’ll have to look it up😉

[@Caareenkm6726]

Man you guys had me so nervous over the gas situation. I thought I was in a scary suspenseful movie! 😂 Alberta 🇨🇦

[@djmoulton1558]

2:40 It's called a ball-peen hammer.

[@AliciaHorsepool]

So many jobs to do 😊 love watching your video's. I think Mrs mouse sent Mr mouse to that rubber knowing he would Not come back 🤣🤣

[@Rescueluv]

Thankyou jeeves for putting in an appearance I know your anxious about being chased and head butted by the wild spoilt little sheep. You guys doing great. The room looks beaut. I know u may not see this but looking back to how things were you’ve done tremendous . Back to the shelves Scott

[@jeanieallison4899]

Well done, you two! What a great team you are.👍🏻

[@annescanapico7168]

I’m glad the gas leak was a fairly easy fix. Not sure up to code but hey. I hope that mouse isn’t dead in between the walls, well you’ll know soon enough. I just love watching all the things you two are working on all the time. Never ending, don’t you just love home ownership.

[@Barneysma]

We had an extension built a few years ago and the plumbers used plastic piping to the radiators rather than copper. A mouse had a good nibble and we had a slow leak, which ruined carpets, flooring etc. We have now wrapped any remaining plastic piping (they put some in the loft as well!) with a very sharp metal type of product and haven’t had any trouble since. Avoid plastic piping anywhere if possible.

[@megmills4798]

I am so glad God kept you

[@stacietessman3318]

I'm new to your vlogs and love what you do. At the moment I'm back to the beginning. I don't know if you've shared already but I love your esthetic and the peace you share of the nature around you. I also love your dresses Katie.

[@TheScottishIsle]

We hope you enjoy watching. Welcome! Kx

[@dottiebaker6623]

The beautiful small hammer you were using on the bookshelves used to be called a ballpeen hammer. (Did I spell that correctly?) My dad had one in the 1950s. What a good guy you are, Scott, for dropping the bookcase project for a while and helping Katie get the waterproofing supplies up to the cottage! And good on both of you for keeping your sense of humour throughout the whole gas line repair. "It's always something." A quote from Gilda Radner's Emily Latella hilarious sketches on Saturday Night Live. When you write your book on island life or make your documentary, that would make a great title. Thanks so much for recording some of what you do - I enjoy it thoroughly!

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Pein or peen both correct

[@dottiebaker6623]

@@flatbrokefrank6482 Thanks!

[@maryfields1111]

So glad you found the gas leak , that could've been really bad, I know, I'm stating the obvious, but so glad neither of you were hurt. ❤

[@Brittanysjoy]

A sack barrow would be super handy for you when moving heave things and they are very inexpensive.

[@debraoliver505]

When I lived in the North Carolina mountains, I was told that mice are notorious for chewing on electric wiring, just to warn you. And steel wool IS the way to go to fill in holes and cracks to keep critters out.

[@ChrisGlendinning]

You will know where that mouse is, next time it chews through an electrical cable and gets a wee spark. There will be a muffled BANG ! in the wall cavity 🙈 And mouse will be no more. Gas filled mice 😂🤷🏽‍♂

[@TheScottishIsle]

😆

[@jeffr2643]

I love this Channel!

[@jenniferfarrah3134]

Phew 😢, your life is none stop 🛑. Glad the gas is fixed . Can’t wait for the next video . 👍😘

[@kathydeyoe1529]

Hello From Newcastle Washington state USA

[@JusticeLuvr]

Maybe someone else has already suggested this, rats don’t like Steele wool so put it all the way around places you don’t want them near. Stuff it in any holes as well. Then I think I’ve heard use bars of a soap… I think it’s Irish spring they hate as well. Hope this helps. I’m rooting for yall. Oh and carbon monoxide detectors in every room with gas.

[@peem1244]

Hi guys, hope you're well. Do you think the moose was sniffing the gas? :) Great progress on the blue-ray shelving, Scott. I think your fave hammer looks like a ball pein hammer, also favoured by engineers everywhere. Katie;s idea to use copper pipe as a sleeve is spot on I reckon. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 🧔👍✌PS. mice hate steel wool.

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Good luck with all these small jobs ... so much every day. You guys are so brave - you will make it all work out in the end. You have done so much already 😊

[@deborahgallagher-vu5hl]

The screw head is called star torx. Used quite often in building decks.

[@kimselway4810]

Loved going to St Malo with you such an amazing historic town😊

[@KSMCEVOY]

You need to get gas rated black iron pipe and run the pipe through the wall and connect your gas line to either end. A mouse can crawl inside a very tight space and will chew up anything it can to make more room. Vermin can be a big headache!

[@StuartWoodwardJP]

Just leave a candle burning near the pipe. That’ll teach the mice not to gnaw the pipes. candle 💥🔥🕯️🐁

[@kar702]

Living here in Arizona we have pack rats and they chew up stuff especially the wiring in Ford vehicles because apparently the insulation on the wire is made with peanut oil.

[@LC-d5h]

Teleported… very good

[@patriciacolie3895]

Great episode, thanks!

[@sandraswift3489]

Beautiful

[@_-000-_]

Katey may well be my dream lady. Just beautiful.

[@louiseswart1315]

We once had a tiny mouse up top in our washing machine that chewed off all the wiring of the digital control panel.

[@lauraautry6992]

You both were little working bees in the video 😁🤗

[@paulinestevens9351]

🥰

[@Maywyn]

Peen hammer, round knob on one end

[@thedr309]

Ball peen hammer

[@myownlittlehouse471]

That little hammer is called a ball peen hammer.

[@CrankyBeach]

That newspaper photograph looks an awful lot like actress Jacqueline Hill who played one of the very first Dr. Who's original companions. Starting in 1963. Google her and look at images.

[@chillnophone2024]

❤ 🎉 😅.... when you come to a fork in the road, take it. ~Yogi Berra

[@kathydeyoe1529]

I saw the word Safeway on your bucket that your plants are in.Do you have safeway over there in scotland? I live in newcastle Is washington state in the usa we have safeway everywhere

[@CrankyBeach]

I toured Scotland in 1998 with a group of friends. We shopped at a Safeway at least once.

[@TheScottishIsle]

There used to be, but I think they're all long gone, now. Kx

[@kathydeyoe1529]

@@TheScottishIsle Oh well I thought they were only here in washington state, That's awesome that they were clear over in scotland

[@RadioMan666]

👍👍

[@thedr309]

Copper line is the best way to plumb gas in your home I would never use rubber line for just that reason best of luck

[@rwilkins1583]

We have a copper line for our gas

[@robertdonaldson6584]

Media Storage. Hello from rocky mid-coast Maine, US...

[@Kropikovo]

Just a question from an apartment dweller. Isn't rain going to seep through the pipe to the "other side"? Drop by drop...

[@TheScottishIsle]

Good question, but not if the inside is slightly more elevated than outside! Kx

[@daveturnbull7221]

Got a question for you, where did you get those red boots from? I've been looking for some like that for a bit but can't find any I like.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Got 'em from ebay, second hand. They're oxblood Dr Martens; you'll find loads online. Kx

[@HelenMcGinnis-i9z]

​HI! I have a grey pair of same boots! I love them. Had mine for years Katie. Helen from Scotland! X😊

[@beverlyethridge5084]

We call that a ball ping hammer. I don’t know why.

[@mikehales6892]

A ball-peen or ball pein hammer

[@OuilmaEnyaGypsey]

19:03 😂

[@euanwaugh2492]

"Wee, sleeket, cowran, tim’rous beastie, O, what a panic’s in thy breastie! Thou need na start awa sae hasty, Wi’ bickerin brattle!..."

[@euanwaugh2492]

Your videos are a joy to watch. 😉

[@carolynking5897]

Ball ping hammer

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

Pack with stainless steel wool???

[@greatlambrini8722]

I don’t see why that pipe should leak. The hole in it was only about 2 inches in size. 🤣😂 You could use copper pipe to convey the gas. No reason why not. Just connect the copper to the regulator with clamped rubber piping.

[@elidaspiro2221]

I believe that is a 'ball peen' hammer? not sure of the spelling.

[@julielumsden5184]

Fill all of the openings your not using just an invitation for rodents especially in the fall and fill or screen the pipe opening.

[@jonathansmythe6273]

ball pein hammer

[@OuilmaEnyaGypsey]

Shame everything gets broken on delivery 😔 The White Van Men are ridiculous on the road; remote deliveries won't make up their quota as much...but still 😡

[@kellyharrah11]

U guys need a dehumidifier that would help dry things out faster

[@kellyharrah11]

In the US that hammer is called a ball peen hammer

[@MiddleEastMilli]

Ball peen hammer : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball-peen_hammer

[@annemarietopham8495]

This isn't to be taken lightly ... just what you don't need àt this moment when you have stressful work on the roof to do (plus your list has grown longer with underpinning añd waterproof grand) .... chins up and into the fray !! 🫡🤤😙

[@linalindholm5623]

❤