Cooling Tower Leak in NYC

Repaired a broken feed line to the cooling tower that had frozen during freezing temperatures.

[@jeffbutts5725]

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]

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]

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]

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]

​@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]

@@soulman4292did the power go out? I’m guessing cold temps plus no power on the heat tape would equal a lot of burst pipes

[@omarmalcolm5378]

I'm an electrician and I enjoy watching you do plumbing.😂😂😂😂😂😂 Keeps it up Brosky.

[@ericm6594]

Finally a NY KZbinR BRUH YOURE GOING TO BE RICH!!! I got you on my next call

[@hydronyc]

😂

[@pappabear7087]

How do I contact you Broski!...😂😂😂

[@bmoregorillas828]

Hell yeah 😂😂😂

[@Dale123100]

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]

There is another NY youtuber called nydrains

[@bigchimpin9439]

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]

Thanks Bro

[@Oppastoppa914]

I was born and raised in NYC and I enjoy watching your videos, hearing a NYer talk brings back memories. I moved 2017

[@hydronyc]

Thank you

[@my_channel_44]

Moved = escaped. Good on you.

[@kennethkennedy7173]

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]

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.

[@edswider9309]

Hey bro ski you know your shit don’t listen to others

[@jacobrice5452]

Great video. If that pipe froze under those conditions, I would make sure that heat tape is working

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

I'm pretty sure if the joints were soldered... The pipe would have split somewhere else.

[@Ifixstuf]

It didn't freeze, it's the stupid press fit that came loose

[@bobert4522]

God bless ya brother, you’re much more of a citizen than half of anyone else that was born here.

[@KG-tm7xv]

Ur the man bro am learning a lot cause of u God bless keep up the good work

[@johnm5714]

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]

You can sub without "waiting for the algorithm" lol

[@matthewreid1543]

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 ❤

[@elijahgarcia267]

Nl

[@caseyc4516]

I’m a carpenter who hates plumbing but love plumbing videos…

[@realdeal139]

Inspiring video broski, you are a testament as how immigrants keep America running.

[@johnschmidt2964]

Lolol. I could be wrong but I don’t think he’s an immigrant with that heavy accent. Hilarious

[@williamdonachy2716]

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]

You couldn’t get me to visit NY let alone live there but I like your attitude.

[@hydronyc]

😂 why NYC is nice just a bit loud lol

[@BlueDart1971]

@@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]

Broskie. Looking good!!!

[@aserodriguez1425]

Hahaha "this guy was sweating bullets bro and seemed a bit dehydrated so i know i had to fix it" 😂😂😂

[@cda4662]

There is and always have opportunities in big cities I’m happy you are doing great

[@doing704]

Awesome videos broski

[@hydronyc]

Thank you. There’s a lot more coming

[@craigshultz2826]

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]

Thank you broski!

[@dta6446]

This guy gives me old school Astoria vibes idk why

[@tomedward128]

Glad you helped out the Baker.

[@suathao9215]

Great video, plz keep them coming!

[@chrisb9902]

Love the fact you used sweat 90°'s!

[@LBdave]

As a plumbing engineer in NYC, this is good to see. Also, its "sodder" not "solder"

[@TheRedCourage]

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]

That’s what it seems like. A lot of managements here in Manhattan don’t allow them to be used in their buildings

[@Scratchingforcash]

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]

That’s something here on west coast it’s s big deal DIDNT buy one yet but thinking of it…

[@peterk730]

Pressfittings rule. Just do it properly and mind the oring.

[@TheRedCourage]

@@peterk730 Hi, you must like press fittings. I can respect that.

[@carlssiny1]

Awesome channel, keep posting Broski

[@artgrathartgrath3451]

Love from Cali bro stay safe

[@cgoose34]

You're killing it man, subscribed

[@steverone7623]

You need that camera mount Dude VonBrosef love the content!

[@steverone7623]

Propress fanboys be like “SoLdEr JoINtS FaIL toO”

[@f420ok]

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]

God bless you man you are an inspiration

[@2012Jcup]

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

[@stevetortola1682]

Nice work keep them popping 💯🇨🇦🍻💨

[@derek8700]

Bro, you content is entertaining and informative. Happy I stumbled across it. Hope to see more

[@antoniogalluccio4213]

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]

It was pressed you can see the jaw marks on the fitting.

[@getnanoed]

Hvac mech since 2001 and I've seen 2 pressed fitting break loose from freezing and thawing.

[@damondem2462]

Love all your videos keep it up

[@Maven401]

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]

Need a T-shirt that says “ what up broski’s and broskette’s “ ASAP

[@edswider9309]

Lots of laughts

[@fcvkthefuture5488]

Dope content bro keep it up

[@Randy_84]

*I appreciate your POV. Too many people bitch and play the victim. Good on your for making it happen*

[@austinhowley3907]

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]

Fascinating

[@TheGhettoLobster]

Press fitting separated probably because the pipe froze and thats were the split would have been had it been solder

[@michaelwhiting668]

Looks like you can fix anything .

[@Joseph-zz3nu]

I’ve seen the press fittings push out from freezing a couple times now.

[@richardsmith8700]

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]

(2) 45 degree elbow would have saves you a joint to solder.

[@jerseydevil3799]

Well done video bro.

[@moondogdieselworks3883]

I’ve never seen a press fitting come apart before. They are usually bulletproof

[@samspicer4200]

It's because it froze

[@williammorris3303]

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]

Great videos broski

[@doggo6240]

you funny as hell man

[@carlosqlv]

one for the books, history of press fittings

[@hydronyc]

😂

[@joeturbo64]

Excellent I love America 🇺🇸 Excellent excellent job 👏

[@okgroomer1966]

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]

It looks like they forgot to press that joint

[@hydronyc]

No no its was fully pressed

[@marcolson4493]

Frozen pipe, yes!

[@zoso1123]

The bakery sounds like it has a lack of exhaust. Economisers or make up would help as well

[@dogartoppenheimer]

Good shit man. The Videos are dope.

[@hydronyc]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ObeyyJayy009]

Progress. Fitting go up for a certain temp. Some can hold up to 200 some less. Js

[@hayleyconnors2347]

Dude you are a badass plumber& i could really use your help do you do consults over the phone?!

[@richardcorrigan6940]

Damn straight.

[@Wilscuts]

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]

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]

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]

No

[@NullDogma]

@@pauljohnson8154 you don't seem to have a better idea 🤡

[@4thgradedropout980]

New York is a giant piece of concrete litter. You'll figure it out one day.

[@Pippy626]

Press queen was there.

[@nicholasguernsey3841]

Hey that's a happy service call lol

[@blaznmax8877]

I might be wrong but I always braze cooling Lines

[@realestateservicessaleshea99]

That's gonna make plumbers more money replacing that crap!!!! They don't even promote the air conditioning press crap anymore!!!!🤣🤣🤣🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃

[@mr.kenslifeshop4034]

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.

[@edswider9309]

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]

You have to be Albanian. Good work brother 👐🏼

[@bryanciacco4181]

Plumber here 20+ years experience. Pro press and wirsbo is absolutely trash! Solder or PEX crimps. PERIOD!

[@crabmansteve6844]

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]

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

[@marcolson4493]

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.

[@edswider9309]

Why change heat tape

[@JJJere]

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]

heat tape prob not working

[@Vid_Master]

maybe someone was carrying something heavy, and bumped into it

[@edswider9309]

Dam electrictions

[@dumdiversaspapalbull1452]

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]

First time ive ever seen a failed press fitting outside of poor installation.

[@plumbcrazy375]

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]

Interesting goot know info

[@lrc87290]

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]

Looks like press fitting wasn’t seated all the way in

[@Gruntled2001]

Naw… that pipe froze at some point, which will pull ProPress fittings apart

[@gspot525]

Do you think that pipe froze and the force disconnected the pro press? That's my guess.

[@_doty]

Was thinking the same or due to there being not enough support.

[@johnwright6706]

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

[@nicklawson2]

This is when you braze! Pro press outside????

[@edthelasttribe9580]

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]

You didn’t show the cake, pie, or bread the baker gave you for the help.

[@DanielKarnole-fs3hm]

This is why I don’t trust the ‘environmentally friendly’ crimp fittings. Either solder or go with pvc/compression/glue fittings…

[@Julia-jz5wt]

get this man a gopro camera or something lol

[@FranzKuster]

i now this,,pressfittings cannot stand froze

[@MrKnnthc93]

Damn I hate seeing propress that disconnected

[@smartman123]

i love america god bless america but i never like new york city i am your nighber from new jersey

[@rosspittman2317]

Good work, but you can do better than New York.

[@letsTACOboutGoals]

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]

Do you purge the system or maintenance staff I didn't see a bleeder valve

[@blt981]

I love your narration your funny as fuck. But you really know whay]tyour doing Ive never seen a pro press fail like that

[@edswider9309]

I love all these critiques I bet very few ever did the work broski

[@oside760a]

Freshly used dido lol. Dying...