Repaired a broken feed line to the cooling tower that had frozen during freezing temperatures.
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@jeffbutts5725 Жыл бұрын
Boston Pipefitter here, just a tip for you from a guy with 25 years commercial experience, the issue wasn’t with the press fitting, the issues was a frozen pipe, the fittings pull themselves apart instead of cracking the pipe during a freeze. should have checked the heat tape to see if it’s still operational after fixing the 90s. A freezing pipe was the root of the issue not bad pressed joints
@soulman4292 Жыл бұрын
Saw this exact issue happen about 50 times in one night with that bomb cyclone that hit the Cleveland area the day before Christmas eve. I couldn’t believe it until I saw it happen right before my eyes. Although honestly, I much preferred to have it happen this way, as opposed to trying to find every single little burst while tearing out walls, or have ceilings fall down on my head.
@engadvantage Жыл бұрын
That heat trace is rarely tested after it's installed. Not working from day 1, then on a cold day when the make up water is off you end up with broken connections. I like heat trace for the right application, but it must be tested/commissioned after it's installed.
@jackandbenny Жыл бұрын
I agree with your observation Jeff. It just takes a few hours of lost power, to the heating tape along with a short freezing period, which causes this “perfect storm” issue 🧊🧊
@EJD339 Жыл бұрын
@soulman4292 good God, I lived I'm Pittsburgh and was on call and that was the craziest on call ever. My paycheck was ridiculous. I'm in building automation controls but our hvac mechanic had to use me. I remember we had one school with 5 coils busted. It was crazy.
@somethingsomething404 Жыл бұрын
@@soulman4292did the power go out? I’m guessing cold temps plus no power on the heat tape would equal a lot of burst pipes
@omarmalcolm53783 ай бұрын
I'm an electrician and I enjoy watching you do plumbing.😂😂😂😂😂😂 Keeps it up Brosky.
@ericm6594 Жыл бұрын
Finally a NY KZbinR BRUH YOURE GOING TO BE RICH!!! I got you on my next call
@hydronyc Жыл бұрын
😂
@pappabear7087 Жыл бұрын
How do I contact you Broski!...😂😂😂
@bmoregorillas828 Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah 😂😂😂
@Dale123100 Жыл бұрын
Pulled out a xxxl tighty whitey from a sewer drain at a hardware store, don’t asked me how it got through the toilet, the crew at the store went crazy when I showed it to them, your comments would be hilarious if you was there.
@matthewprice3686 Жыл бұрын
There is another NY youtuber called nydrains
@bigchimpin9439 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see more long winded videos. The shorts are always great but it would be nice to see your days work more in depth.
@jamestregler1584 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bro
@Oppastoppa914 Жыл бұрын
I was born and raised in NYC and I enjoy watching your videos, hearing a NYer talk brings back memories. I moved 2017
@hydronyc Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@my_channel_445 күн бұрын
Moved = escaped. Good on you.
@kennethkennedy7173 Жыл бұрын
Nice soldering, bro. I watch all your videos, man. You're a good plumber. I love that you are willing to go the extra mile for the customer. No shortcuts, no cutting corners, you do it the right way. This is why I subscribe to your channel, bro. 👍🏻
@somethingsomething404 Жыл бұрын
Any tradesman willing to film their work and put it on the internet must be confident in their work. Now that doesn’t always mean they’re good, since you can have confident idiots, but this guy clearly knows his stuff and he’s posting it.
@edswider93098 ай бұрын
Hey bro ski you know your shit don’t listen to others
@jacobrice5452 Жыл бұрын
Great video. If that pipe froze under those conditions, I would make sure that heat tape is working
@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure if the joints were soldered... The pipe would have split somewhere else.
@Ifixstuf Жыл бұрын
It didn't freeze, it's the stupid press fit that came loose
@bobert4522 Жыл бұрын
God bless ya brother, you’re much more of a citizen than half of anyone else that was born here.
@KG-tm7xv Жыл бұрын
Ur the man bro am learning a lot cause of u God bless keep up the good work
@johnm5714 Жыл бұрын
Young man-I just subbed you.have seen a bunch of your”shorts” and finally got a regular video in my YT feed so I was able to sub. Look forward to more of your content-humor and expertise. Your a natural at all of this-good for you
@willybman3723 Жыл бұрын
You can sub without "waiting for the algorithm" lol
@matthewreid1543 Жыл бұрын
Always posting the best videos. Bra, u are too funny. I love watching your videos. Every other plumbing vid now just seems boring to watch because yours have set a standard. Commentary is on point. And I love how clean your work is. Much love from Cape Town, South Africa ❤
@elijahgarcia2677 ай бұрын
Nl
@caseyc4516 Жыл бұрын
I’m a carpenter who hates plumbing but love plumbing videos…
@realdeal139 Жыл бұрын
Inspiring video broski, you are a testament as how immigrants keep America running.
@johnschmidt2964 Жыл бұрын
Lolol. I could be wrong but I don’t think he’s an immigrant with that heavy accent. Hilarious
@williamdonachy2716 Жыл бұрын
Bro I’m a Plummer from london and I feel your pain on press fit I’m old school soldering all the way! keep up the good work 👍
@BlueDart1971 Жыл бұрын
You couldn’t get me to visit NY let alone live there but I like your attitude.
@hydronyc Жыл бұрын
😂 why NYC is nice just a bit loud lol
@BlueDart1971 Жыл бұрын
@@hydronyc I live on 13 acres in Alaska and my closest neighbor is over 100 yards away. I would prefer to be even more secluded but it’s good enough for now. I don’t like city life. To each their own though.
@stuartberke5845 Жыл бұрын
Broskie. Looking good!!!
@aserodriguez14253 ай бұрын
Hahaha "this guy was sweating bullets bro and seemed a bit dehydrated so i know i had to fix it" 😂😂😂
@cda46627 ай бұрын
There is and always have opportunities in big cities I’m happy you are doing great
@doing704 Жыл бұрын
Awesome videos broski
@hydronyc Жыл бұрын
Thank you. There’s a lot more coming
@craigshultz28264 ай бұрын
I love NYC but I cant imagine running my plumbing business there. Im sure its like anything else and you just adapt but I cant even imagine dealing with the congested traffic and having to carry tool bags in and out of high rise buildings.. i guess thats what they make elevators for though. Anyways , good videos broski !!
@19993gt Жыл бұрын
Thank you broski!
@dta6446 Жыл бұрын
This guy gives me old school Astoria vibes idk why
@tomedward128 Жыл бұрын
Glad you helped out the Baker.
@suathao9215 Жыл бұрын
Great video, plz keep them coming!
@chrisb9902 Жыл бұрын
Love the fact you used sweat 90°'s!
@LBdave9 ай бұрын
As a plumbing engineer in NYC, this is good to see. Also, its "sodder" not "solder"
@TheRedCourage Жыл бұрын
A lot of plumbers say that press fittings are no good on the long run. Sure, I guess it's fast and easy when installing but ends up being someone else's problem later down the road.
@hydronyc Жыл бұрын
That’s what it seems like. A lot of managements here in Manhattan don’t allow them to be used in their buildings
@Scratchingforcash Жыл бұрын
Press fitting are terrible in any state where there is climate change. They are only good in states where it gets only hot and hotter. Florida and states like that. You will have nothing but problems with them in climate changing states. DONT USE THEM OUTSIDE EVER!!!! Eventually they will work themselves loose.
@blt981 Жыл бұрын
That’s something here on west coast it’s s big deal DIDNT buy one yet but thinking of it…
@peterk730 Жыл бұрын
Pressfittings rule. Just do it properly and mind the oring.
@TheRedCourage Жыл бұрын
@@peterk730 Hi, you must like press fittings. I can respect that.
@carlssiny1 Жыл бұрын
Awesome channel, keep posting Broski
@artgrathartgrath3451 Жыл бұрын
Love from Cali bro stay safe
@cgoose34 Жыл бұрын
You're killing it man, subscribed
@steverone7623 Жыл бұрын
You need that camera mount Dude VonBrosef love the content!
@steverone7623 Жыл бұрын
Propress fanboys be like “SoLdEr JoINtS FaIL toO”
@f420ok11 ай бұрын
you should buy a gopro its not gonna be in your hands but you could put it as a hat it would look amazing and you will be able to work efficiently with your two hands brother i love watching your videos! plumbing in new york looks wild i am from canada and i do a litle bit of plumbing working with electric water heaters cheers!
@jamesnjenga813 Жыл бұрын
God bless you man you are an inspiration
@2012Jcup11 ай бұрын
Somebody missed pressing that one or two for sure crazy that it held up at all. Solders great but as long as you put those press fittings together right they are solid bro
@stevetortola168211 ай бұрын
Nice work keep them popping 💯🇨🇦🍻💨
@derek8700 Жыл бұрын
Bro, you content is entertaining and informative. Happy I stumbled across it. Hope to see more
@antoniogalluccio4213 Жыл бұрын
That elbow was never pressed. In Europe we press a lot. Never seen a faulty one. Ps. As good plumbers we can solder as well!
@frmerrin2 Жыл бұрын
It was pressed you can see the jaw marks on the fitting.
@getnanoed Жыл бұрын
Hvac mech since 2001 and I've seen 2 pressed fitting break loose from freezing and thawing.
@damondem2462 Жыл бұрын
Love all your videos keep it up
@Maven40111 ай бұрын
It looked like pipe wasn't fully in the fitting before the press. The black mark at the end of the pipe was most likely where the o ring sat. Looks like it from my view on this video. Side not: keep up the work. I enjoy your channel my guy.
@22noobtube Жыл бұрын
Need a T-shirt that says “ what up broski’s and broskette’s “ ASAP
@edswider93098 ай бұрын
Lots of laughts
@fcvkthefuture5488 Жыл бұрын
Dope content bro keep it up
@Randy_84 Жыл бұрын
*I appreciate your POV. Too many people bitch and play the victim. Good on your for making it happen*
@austinhowley39074 ай бұрын
If this is your first video like you said then it’s very funny seeing you go from” New York is so inspiring 🗽 🇺🇸 🫡 you can acheive anything “ To “bro wtf is this shit another day another dollar” Although your can do attitude does always shine thru
@tomevans4402 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating
@TheGhettoLobster Жыл бұрын
Press fitting separated probably because the pipe froze and thats were the split would have been had it been solder
@michaelwhiting668 Жыл бұрын
Looks like you can fix anything .
@Joseph-zz3nu Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen the press fittings push out from freezing a couple times now.
@richardsmith8700 Жыл бұрын
Richard little Lexington plumbing and gas freezing pipes could have been the issue or it could have been the pipe was cut too short when it was installed I've seen that too on press fittings old school sweat fittings are the best
@pedro93722 Жыл бұрын
(2) 45 degree elbow would have saves you a joint to solder.
@jerseydevil3799 Жыл бұрын
Well done video bro.
@moondogdieselworks3883 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen a press fitting come apart before. They are usually bulletproof
@samspicer42007 ай бұрын
It's because it froze
@williammorris3303 Жыл бұрын
If that heat trace was working that wouldn’t of happened and also if they can blow apart of press fittings it’ll blow a part of Sauter fitting press tests higher than Sauter so it only makes sense
@cuajipal Жыл бұрын
Great videos broski
@doggo6240 Жыл бұрын
you funny as hell man
@carlosqlv Жыл бұрын
one for the books, history of press fittings
@hydronyc Жыл бұрын
😂
@joeturbo64 Жыл бұрын
Excellent I love America 🇺🇸 Excellent excellent job 👏
@okgroomer1966 Жыл бұрын
Well crap, I've been pressing fittings for years so did not enjoy seeing that. I wonder if they forgot to press it and it was only a minor leak for years
@crapmaster5000 Жыл бұрын
It looks like they forgot to press that joint
@hydronyc Жыл бұрын
No no its was fully pressed
@marcolson44939 ай бұрын
Frozen pipe, yes!
@zoso1123 Жыл бұрын
The bakery sounds like it has a lack of exhaust. Economisers or make up would help as well
@dogartoppenheimer Жыл бұрын
Good shit man. The Videos are dope.
@hydronyc Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@ObeyyJayy009 Жыл бұрын
Progress. Fitting go up for a certain temp. Some can hold up to 200 some less. Js
@hayleyconnors2347 Жыл бұрын
Dude you are a badass plumber& i could really use your help do you do consults over the phone?!
@richardcorrigan6940 Жыл бұрын
Damn straight.
@Wilscuts Жыл бұрын
Dam I miss my plumbing days in 2014 I’m in Florida now but I miss those views. I was with a company called bay ridge
@KD-hi6hh Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I don't trust Pro Press either, just takes one to blow in an attic or wall and their insurance is gonna sue you for damage recoveries....I've never had a solder joint that I made, fail in over 40 years. I'm in So Cal but used to apt sit W 65th and Central Park West every Summer back in the 80's, I like NYC !!
@NullDogma Жыл бұрын
My thought, that insulation might of had a small nic on the outside to begin with. Slowly absorbing water. over time the weight on the insulated pipe was too much to handle on the pressed joint.
@pauljohnson8154 Жыл бұрын
No
@NullDogma Жыл бұрын
@@pauljohnson8154 you don't seem to have a better idea 🤡
@4thgradedropout980 Жыл бұрын
New York is a giant piece of concrete litter. You'll figure it out one day.
@Pippy626 Жыл бұрын
Press queen was there.
@nicholasguernsey3841 Жыл бұрын
Hey that's a happy service call lol
@blaznmax8877 Жыл бұрын
I might be wrong but I always braze cooling Lines
@realestateservicessaleshea99 Жыл бұрын
That's gonna make plumbers more money replacing that crap!!!! They don't even promote the air conditioning press crap anymore!!!!🤣🤣🤣🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃
@mr.kenslifeshop4034 Жыл бұрын
Dang that's a crazy scenario needing AC all winter ❄️❄️❄️❄️😮😮. But yeah I bet it gets hot I'd be out of there that would drive a guy nuts being above a bakery.
@edswider93098 ай бұрын
Yea needing a/c all year is no big deal on high Rise buildings they use heat pumps water cooled that’s why those towers smoke in cold wheather
@kinghoti1 Жыл бұрын
You have to be Albanian. Good work brother 👐🏼
@bryanciacco4181 Жыл бұрын
Plumber here 20+ years experience. Pro press and wirsbo is absolutely trash! Solder or PEX crimps. PERIOD!
@crabmansteve6844 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure press fittings work a lot of the time, but they're not as time-tested as a well done solder joint. I love soldering.
@shaneb395 Жыл бұрын
Press fittings pop out like that when the pipe freezes, you can look up tests of press vs solder vs pex, pex-a performs best in freezing
@marcolson44939 ай бұрын
I know cooling towers. I would replace heat tape. Black insulation tape ,easy to carry on the truck. I am in Vegas. Let's talk HVAC.
@edswider93098 ай бұрын
Why change heat tape
@JJJere Жыл бұрын
So do you think the fittings popped because they were outdoors during the winter or because there were too many temperature fluctuations during the winter??
@Lewdacris916 Жыл бұрын
heat tape prob not working
@Vid_Master Жыл бұрын
maybe someone was carrying something heavy, and bumped into it
@edswider93098 ай бұрын
Dam electrictions
@dumdiversaspapalbull1452 Жыл бұрын
I still want one so that I can megapress old water services, but I guess it has just slipped a little in my rankings of desires.
@tharedpotatowwhale Жыл бұрын
First time ive ever seen a failed press fitting outside of poor installation.
@plumbcrazy375 Жыл бұрын
I'm a old school plumber I have a propress still haven't it yet i like shark bite fitting s I'll use them if I need to if I'm in a hurry
@kdewitt41 Жыл бұрын
Interesting goot know info
@lrc87290 Жыл бұрын
Hmmmm. Pro Press pulls out due to frozen pipe. Obviously heat tracing wasn't working. Did you test it. I have seen soldered elbows pull out from freezing. Could have been fixed easier and faster with a sharkbite. Interesting I just got an advertisement for Shark Bite Max before I watched this video. Higher burst pressure and easier insertion. If this had a sharkbite on it everyone would have blamed it on the fitting. Nobody will be saying I told you Pro Press is no good.
@Sesamestreet9080 Жыл бұрын
Looks like press fitting wasn’t seated all the way in
@Gruntled2001 Жыл бұрын
Naw… that pipe froze at some point, which will pull ProPress fittings apart
@gspot525 Жыл бұрын
Do you think that pipe froze and the force disconnected the pro press? That's my guess.
@_doty Жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same or due to there being not enough support.
@johnwright6706 Жыл бұрын
My guess would be the heat trace failed, loss of power best guess, and the force of the ice spread the fitting. Was on a job similar, lost power to the building over the weekend, froze the hydronic heating system, building management didn't want to pay for glycol so it was all water, the piping was sch 40 steel, grooved for victalic, the ice peeled the groove off. It was pretty impressive
@nicklawson26 ай бұрын
This is when you braze! Pro press outside????
@edthelasttribe9580 Жыл бұрын
Doesn’t look 👀 like it was pressed properly, the pipe work was already out that means the pipe was to short to begin with created a stress on a press fitting and came off. Someone definitely cut the corners
@Bobcat1950 Жыл бұрын
You didn’t show the cake, pie, or bread the baker gave you for the help.
@DanielKarnole-fs3hm Жыл бұрын
This is why I don’t trust the ‘environmentally friendly’ crimp fittings. Either solder or go with pvc/compression/glue fittings…
@Julia-jz5wt Жыл бұрын
get this man a gopro camera or something lol
@FranzKuster Жыл бұрын
i now this,,pressfittings cannot stand froze
@MrKnnthc93 Жыл бұрын
Damn I hate seeing propress that disconnected
@smartman1238 ай бұрын
i love america god bless america but i never like new york city i am your nighber from new jersey
@rosspittman2317 Жыл бұрын
Good work, but you can do better than New York.
@letsTACOboutGoals Жыл бұрын
NYC is cool, but If you blow up from KZbin, then it was California that made it possible 😊 just sharing some west coast love since we (the bay area) are the Tech Capital of the world.
@BWIL2515 Жыл бұрын
Do you purge the system or maintenance staff I didn't see a bleeder valve
@blt981 Жыл бұрын
I love your narration your funny as fuck. But you really know whay]tyour doing Ive never seen a pro press fail like that
@edswider93098 ай бұрын
I love all these critiques I bet very few ever did the work broski