Combi Boiler From Start To Finish

Day in the life of a plumber
In this video I install a combi boiler, I rip out the old boiler and install a new Worcester 8000 life
As always, thanks for all the support, it is greatly appreciated
#plumber #plumbing #dayinthelife

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Quality work

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate

[@MattBracewell71]

Appreciate the vids, the skills, the tips and the comedy. Thanks for doing what you do

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support Matt, glad you enjoyed

[@TheTimBullimore]

Master craftsman at work. You even improvised your own earring at 15.00

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, cobwebs everywhere on that job

[@pauldavies1693]

Hiya Mate, that is a lovely job, very neat and tidy, love it. I would recommend you to anyone. Thanks for taking the trouble to film it. ❤

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching Paul, glad you enjoyed the video

[@Bandits_At_3_o_Clock]

Happy to hit the light after this video. Thanks for posting.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, have a great weekend

[@robedwards9658]

Great pipework them 8000 are a monster of a unit

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, they are a big heavy boiler, I do like them though 👍

[@CommercialGasEngineerVideos]

It's Friday 🎉. Have a good weekend Tom and all the viewers. All the cool tool gadgets on display.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, have a great weekend

[@FrankieBoy-wn6qt]

Good video as always Tom keep em coming m8t…👍👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, have a great weekend 👍

[@stevewrightvr]

Good work love the videos can’t help to think when you drilled into the ceiling all that dust and crap going down the pipe I’ll always cover them to prevent that but good work mate keep it up

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Fair point mate, I did blow down the pipes to get any debris out, just didn't show it in the video, thanks for watching

[@bikerjon153]

As always fella. I did like your risk assessment for hanging the boiler.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, you know me, health and safety is my top priority

[@carlbarlow8654]

Brilliant video that Tom

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Carl

[@shaunmcc9861]

Real nice tidy work Tom....Nice to hear an honest assessment of boiler manufacturers....hassle no installer needs when registering a warranty...back up service from a manufacturer is Paramount in our trade...

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, it is so frustrating from an installer point of view when we get left with problems caused by a faulty product, I've had quite a few issues with a particular brand of shower pump, they will do everything to wiggle out of warranty

[@lewbaker]

Worcester's are ... fine ... it's just they are so expensive compared to other brands but that extra cost doesn't show in the quality of the product, especially with how much cheap plastic they are full of which goes brittle over time and pinholes or cracks... these new ones definitely impressive on the installation side of things so credit where credit is due there

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, the plastic is really the only thing with this boiler I don't like, they are a little pricey for the 8000, but with the care pack that comes with the filter and programmer it does help bring the cost down and put them in line with other boilers, the new Worcester 1000 will probably be my budget boiler at £500 plus flue and filter

[@johnward5006]

The latest Worcesters are so much more installer friendly, at last! The old Vaillant sine 18,so came with pre- installed mini exp. vessels, still not sure why, except these days water meters are fitted with check valves so maybe plastic components are an issue? Great to see someone understands the Regs. surrounding where double check valves can and cannot be fitted. On system water quality checks, I use Scalemaster i-test in conjunction with a turbidity tube and QUALITY ph test straps. Worcester specifically require a MAXIMUM of a ph of 8! You thoughts on testing and the results you obtain would be of much interest. Pro job, keep up the good work.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always John, I think the plastic parts are the main issue when it comes to fitting expansion vessels, water quality is very important, I have started using the test strips to check for inhibitor levels on my installs and when carrying out a service, thanks for the support as always mate

[@leeedwards9994]

nice choice of install tom .....

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I do like the Worcester 8000, some people hate them but overall I think they are a very good boiler, thanks for watching as always mate

[@paullbennett2923]

You gave that lady some good advice there. To me its like putting a brand new engine in a 1976 Ford Cortina. Yes the engine is good , but if the transmission is rubbish you're not actually gaining anything. Plus you are still left with numerous other faults. I said 1976 because many systems are actually that old if not older.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Exactly that mate, I probably won't win the job but at least I can say I quoted for what was best for the system, thanks for watching as always 👍

[@robhawkins2492]

Nice job Tom. Great video & Comedy to boot mate.....

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support Rob, glad you enjoyed

[@MegaShan001]

Brilliant video Tom, have a good weekend pal 👍🏻

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, have a great weekend

[@malcolmcroll]

good work tom like a dream

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate

[@Honest_Reviewer.]

Loved the spider joke... liked how to you inter-webbed it in into your show. 🙃 Seriously, thanks for the video.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, glad you enjoyed

[@peterdawson5115]

Nice install Tom as usual, coming along nicely that job, hope alls well, have a great weekend 🚽👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Peter, this job is moving along nicely now, the customer wants to get in asap now

[@jameswilson2899]

Top work again Tom.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, have a great weekend 👍

[@pb9926]

Tidy install Tom and great video as always 👍😎

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always PB, have a great weekend 👍

[@v8motors.]

Nice install Tom, top work as usual. Liked the safety instalment test. 😄

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, health and safety is my top priority 😉

[@HenryMcgovern]

Nice neat job there tom..

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate

[@joshcampbell4055]

Superb as usual Tom 👍🏼

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching as always Josh, have a great weekend

[@tirvplumbing]

Great work as always 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, it is greatly appreciated

[@andyfadian]

Great video finishing off that install. Thanks for all the effort doing these videos for us Tom. Top man 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Andy

[@heatpump8566]

Love your vids Tom, fabulous. Really good boiler that imo.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I do like the Worcester 8000, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

[@neilwharton720]

Loved that web jokes and the end highlights,no pun intended 😎😂😂😂

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Glad you enjoyed Neil, thanks for watching as always mate

[@Chanesmyname]

You make some things look too easy, but I could truly balls it up! :)

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, I've messed my fair share of jobs up over the years, it all comes with practice

[@craigs66]

Great work Tom.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Craig 👍

[@craigs66]

@@PlumbLikeTomPleasure Tom. Hope you are off this weekend. Have a good one. Cheers.

[@JoshuaDontJust]

Great video, thanks so much mate! Spider did a great job on the edit also ;) Take care & thanks again.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, glad you enjoyed

[@owsi2297]

Great video mate 👌

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate

[@charliefox6987]

Great video mate

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Charlie

[@thomascoyne157]

Looks a very nice job, Tom Bro, out all the guns laser in everything I like the end, a bit of Callum. If you remember the series lonely is Mate with the swinging light Bulb 😂 I see Harry, the spider got after the heat gun was lit😂 very good video for upcoming plumers 👍👍👍👍🔥🕷️🕸️

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, the spider did move a bit lively when I got the gas lamp out

[@johnjohnson7653]

Wish I had your knowledge

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always John

[@Ronin8921]

Thanks Tom! Really enjoying your content, great video! I've literally just started at college and I'm learning so much from you! Thank you... looking forward to you next video as always

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support Andy, glad you find the videos useful, when I started college in 2008 that weren't really any plumbing videos in youtube, PB was the first guy I really watched and I learnt a fair bit from him

[@Ronin8921]

@@PlumbLikeTom I also watch him and yourself both very helpful. I'm 38 bk at college learning a new skill for life! Anyone out their.... it's possible lol thanks again Tom

[@tonymurff5234]

Brilliant video Tom, The new Worcester life’s are a nice boiler, I had two worcester filters in the last year that was already registered, I would be pissed if a boiler was registered, I later found out that so people are just using random serial numbers and collecting points, its not hard to do because the first few numbers are nearly identical, Great install 👍👍🤜

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Tony, I know a few people who have had that, honestly they should just be able to remove the points if people have registered products fraudulently and stop them registering again, thanks for watching as always

[@michaelstaley2241]

I like the Worcester 42 cdi ..

[@chrisholt2474]

Hi Tom, great film and a nice installation there. Yep the Worcesters do appear to have a lot of plastic bits inside these days. At one time they were always my favourite and go to boilers but not anymore. It’s sad to see them slip down the ratings now. Have a great weekend and as always take care mate. 👍👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That is the only thing with Worcester boilers that really do let them down, if they were brass I think they would nearly be perfect, thanks for the support as always Chris

[@JimJimpmjj]

What boiler make would you recommend?

[@diddywright6165]

Nice install Tom, nice to see you wearing spiderweb earrings to support your mate👍🏻😂

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, can't beat a few spider web earrings, should have saved that bit for a Halloween special

[@billpalmer2381]

nice job tom as usual great training vid

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Bill

[@TheDickPuller]

Thanks Tom. The new Whooshitter Botch 1000 looks good!! I may even try one👍👍 Part L here in Jockoland it’s 50°C Flow.. A real faff with that Combi, I’d have a Logic fitted & piped in half the time. Cheers for sharing👍👍 Luv Dick Puller.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

The logics are a nice boiler to fit, a bit lighter as well, I haven't tried a 1000 yet but they look good for the price, they did bring out a 2000 model before lockdown which was a budget boiler, I did fit one but the pipe connections were a bit awkward and they seemed to pull the boiler from sale, thanks for watching as always mate

[@no-oneman.4140]

Top Bloke.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching mate

[@keithbrueton]

Fantastic install Tom, top work as usual.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Keith

[@brianmayne6513]

The CDI was a brilliant boiler Tom

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Probably one of my favourite boilers, thanks for watching as always Brian

[@Purebeltersteve]

Shock arrestor aint needed for any worcester mate. I know they say this but they havent a clue as their boilers are designed by architects lol. All thats needed is a pressure reducing valve on mains to reflect what hot water flow rate can be achieved. Its very high mains that cracks them and with residual heat on plate with expansion/contraction of plastic. Ive never ever had a flow/return manifold on an install fail and its been a long time lol. Like you said mate, the shock is going to be disrupted by all the bends it has to take, to have any effect on the boiler. Nice little install that, good job😎

[@Purebeltersteve]

Thats why flow turbines get smashed up, due to the high pressure of mains and flow restrictor is under strain

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I totally agree mate, a pressure reduction valve would have more benefit than a shock arrestor, thanks for the support as always, it is greatly appreciated

[@1nspireheroes]

❤

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate

[@deano6017]

Great video. Just a question if you don't mind, I'm a 3rd year apprentice and I have been doing outside taps over the summer but has died off a bit now. Just wondering how I could get myself out there for smaller jobs like radiator changes, toilets, basin swaps etc if you have any idea how to advertise for this. just wanting to do a couple of jobs on the weekend to get a bit of extra money. I was enjoying doing the outside taps for myself felt like i was progressing and finding my feet working on my own, I also enjoyed the extra money of course. Thanks.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Hi mate, thanks for watching, I know a few guys who use facebook to advertise and they seem to pick up plenty of small jobs, honestly if I were to be starting from scratch I would defiantly look to go down that route. Once you get your name out there word of mouth should then kick in, just focus on doing a good job, leave everything clean and tidy and you will have as much work as you need

[@deano6017]

@PlumbLikeTom yea, i was advertising outside taps through Facebook and was doing quite well with them l. I'll have a look at that. Thank you. Keep up the videos. I learn a lot from them, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

[@jamesmackenzie9837]

pukka job mate👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always James

[@arcfired3615]

at around 9mins when you;re drilling into the ceiling, won't all the dust from the drilling fall into the pipework?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's a fair point, I normally blow down my pipes before connecting the boiler to clear any dust or debris, it is something I should be more careful of though, thanks for watching

[@arcfired3615]

@@PlumbLikeTom no problem, was an informative video, thanks for posting 🙂

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Wayne, it is greatly appreciated mate

[@dannywilkins887]

Top work Tom, is the water in your area hard?, it’s a killer round my way plate exchangers foul up average 5 years even with scale inhibitors,

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It is hard mate, I am actually fitting a water softener on this job now, I wouldn't have put the scale reducer on had I known, thanks for the support as always Danny

[@user-ky7ty3ie1x]

Hi can you explain the pipes that needs joining the boiler as level 2 now

[@PlumbLikeTom]

On a combination boiler you have a flow and return that connect to the radiators, these will normally be 22mm connections, you also have a cold inlet, and a hot outlet, the cold water passes through the boiler, is heated and comes out hot to feed the taps. On a combi boiler the hot and cold connections will be 15mm. There is also a gas pipe, as well as a condense and pressure relief pipe

[@glynstorer3269]

Have you come across a Air source heat pump yet Tom

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I used to sub contract for a heat pump contractor, I fitted quite a few ground and air source heat pump systems, if I'm honest I didn't enjoy the work that much as most of the time systems were poorly designed or just not suitable for a heat pump, I could only do what I was told though being a subby, design is critical really with these things, the government seem to have taken a 1 size fits all approach to heat pumps and it's just not right, thanks for watching as always mate

[@daleflaherty]

Where did you get that battery powered pipe cutter? How much was it? Definitely speeds up time!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I got mine from ITS, if you are buying one go for the inox version as it can cut stainless and the blade has lasted over a year so far, I do have the older version but this thing is a beast, I payed around £140 plus the battery which I already had

[@SuspiciousPixels]

whats wrong with worchester boilers, should I go for another one instead? Seems like a headache going with worchester based on your after sales and care service

[@stephenfanthorpe2708]

Baxi solo pf3 1st boiler I ever fitted

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You always remember your first, mine was the CDI classic, I guess that's why I have a bit if a soft spot for them, thanks for the support as always mate

[@SteveN-pw4dj]

I thought you registered for warranties on installation?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That's what I do, it appears that some larger companies warranty the boilers before installation and then return the boilers, I've spoken to a few installer's and it seems to be a common issue, thanks for watching

[@raj080288]

Whats the blue solvent thing youre applying to the gas pipe?

[@andymav3023]

Mate you did the right thing you can’t sell a boiler with a warranty that’s already been registered! Trading standards mate …stuck to your guns good man

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Andy, they did sort it in the end but it is very annoying from an installer point of view

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

Seal the system and fill it with pepsi max 😂

[@colintownsend5024]

👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Colin