Making Mistakes: I tried Plumbing. Shop Build #5

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[@jb7707]

"Look at your creativity" Best constructive criticism ever.

[@jej3451]

Haha, that's what you tell a 3-year-old who has just completed his first finger-painting.

[@briansierzega]

I will definitely be using this comment in everyday life and especially at work! 😂😂

[@Pillowcase]

Listening to Phil for 30 seconds was enough to realize that a great amount experience, knowledge and care is required to be a competent master tradesman like that.

[@robreed5209]

0p P⁰

[@rgw73]

Agree. Thinking i’ll pay a plumber when i do the plumbing

[@LewisEGilbert]

indeed - Phil sees the finished piping in his head and can translate that into the real world

[@rawbeeee]

"Everybody thinks plumbin's easy. But, it is!" We all need a Phil in our lives.

[@THEWRENCH343]

I love Phil's comment, " I know about 1% of what he does. It's weird to tell him anything." 🤣😂😆

[@brianmillard2699]

This was the first time I have ever seen Scott get flustered. Glad to know he's like the rest of us. Keep up the good work.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Already one of my favorite episodes. LOL What fun to see Phil school a dedicated craftsman with such diplomacy. It made me laugh. "Look at your creativity" made me actually laugh out loud. I had an electrician that helped me do my own wiring of a house a couple of times and he was just as impressed with my creativity. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@Zonkotron]

Hehe......and the thing being about electricity that there are a bazillion ways of doing it that are definitely safe and recognized somewhere, but maybe not in your country. Then there are a bazillions ways of doing it which are very much unsafe but still work, then there are many more that are totally not legal but actually work fine and are safe, its just that nobody ever made a proper Test and Standard and accessories (i.e. stranded wire being a big nono in buildings in some countries despite being the norm in machinery where vibration, temperature and contamination loads are off the chart - its just the simple fact that home switches, outlets and boxes are not designed for it, its cheaper that way) and then there are those few that are not only unsafe but do not work. Like connecting neutral and PE in an appliance, which will trip the gfci if there is one and defeat the purpose of the PE....

[@lorengordon3228]

Tear it all out and we will start over.....FANTASTIC! Phil is a classic!

[@wayne_vt]

Phil is a treasure, love seeing him again on the channel.

[@johnhunter273]

Friends like Phil are a Godsend!

[@RILEYLEIFSON_UTAH]

"You did fine...It's just wrong. It's right...except for all the parts that are not." Ahh yes. I have heard these same words uttered manyyy times before. Scott reminds me of me, when my dad or boss steps onto the job. Love it. Keep up the good (but wrong) work!

[@martinsmith251]

Not one from this episode, but a personal favourite is “It’s not entirely incorrect…but it’s close”. 😂

[@RILEYLEIFSON_UTAH]

@@martinsmith251 Haha... Yeah, that's a classic goodie. Another one I thoroughly enjoy is when my dad says: "Yep...I remember MY first time reading a tape." When a cut was off. Or..."I remember MY first time hammering a nail!"🤣 I could literally hand drive 10,000 16d Green Sinkers in 2 swings without bending one...and the second he comes over and watches me...I'd start bending them or miss entirely, without fail. "Sneak up on it", he'd say!🙄😂 It felt like I'd never swung a hammer before.🤦🏼‍♂️ Yepp...I remember MY first time: "_______ " (fill in the blank with any task you've done a 5 thousand times and do it every single day for work.) Ahh yes...good times indeed.

[@btbinnovationsllc6815]

"All kinds of crap to consider" -literally. Lol. Love hearing his expertise.

[@amycyclenut]

LOL "look at your creativity" !!

[@SouthernIdaho]

Love Phil and his great attitude!!

[@davidreddoch2586]

My Father passed away a few years ago, and I almost feel like I am getting that kind of advice and teaching from your channel since his passing. Thank you for the content you provide, and how you approach it.

[@briantatro7493]

I feel the same way

[@planetvance]

For me, it was a great friend and mentor, the late Ed Sutton. Like you alluded to and a viewer said in another video, watching this is like getting to listen to Ed for another 15 minutes and 27 seconds. Thank you Scott.

[@michaelandres1363]

The moment I saw that you uploaded another plumbing video, I was hoping for a Phil cameo. This did not disappoint at all.

[@IBryanValko]

“Look at your creativity!”😂 Ah man I love it!

[@mikeairways9742]

I love this guy. Such a pro. He's the guy you gotta ask in tough situations.

[@Sizukun1]

Phil is quite a character. It is comforting seeing you as a master craftsman confused by certain trades, makes me feel better making mistakes on "easy" home repairs.

[@moth.monster]

Nobody knows everything, everyone knows something.

[@PhotonFlightTeam]

ok, I'm just 44 seconds into this video......and the phenomenal friendship evidenced between the Wadsworth clan and the Rocus....is flat out GLORIOUS! Thankyou for bringing us all such love and respect; it's inspirational to nth degree..... Darrell OH! Hi Ken!!!!

[@stan525]

Phil is a Master Plumber as a plumber myself (retired) I see all the tricks I learned many years ago. looks like he never worked a day in his life, He Loves his work. your family is lucky to have a master builder (grand Pa) on the Job as well. stay well, great content

[@steveniesielowski]

Indeed!

[@TheBloatedPony]

I love Phil. Was hoping to see him again!

[@TheBloatedPony]

"Like normal humans do..."

[@jrosner6123]

Every video in your series is pure gold!!

[@jonahfinademz8646]

I could press pause and I was still confused. Thank you Phil!

[@matthoughton1006]

Phil's a gem.

[@michaelandres1363]

This video definitely shows the value of having good friends and contacts in any trade. No one can know everything about everything, and it's good to have someone who's willing to gently (and sarcastically) guide you through the mess you're in.

[@zachofall1978]

I love Phil. He reminds me of a great freind of mines dad. Brings back alot of great memories of him ribing us about work we were doing.

[@saracinosalvage6062]

I love your humility and willingness to learn. “I can forgive failure. What I can’t forgive is not trying.” Michael Jordan Keep trying, keep failing, keep learning and keep up your good work!

[@myalternatelife]

WE LOVE PHIL

[@chrisduncan2626]

I could work with you two for sure. The underlying smart aleck tones, but also the amount of knowledge being passed back and forth, i love it lol. Also the "Phil-ism" comment cracked me up 😂

[@psidvicious]

“If you can’t work and talk at the same time, stop talking!” GOLD! I wish I had thought of that simple sentence 40 years ago.

[@seancampbell4]

The Creativity line cracked me up, hahahaha such a polite way of saying you really made a mess

[@duanelundgren7985]

HI!! Kenny!!! Good to see you!!

[@honthirty_]

Kenny is just as nice in person.

[@jezman9]

Love it! ……”1800callphil” LOL 😂. Phil….”Look at the creativity” 🤣 I think we’ve all been there!

[@GWPHomestead]

“Look at your creativity” 😂😂 Phil is the best

[@IronsInTheFire-Official]

This video was a treasure among the Essential Craftsman library :) Haha The exchanges between Scott & Phil while Ken keeps watch :)

[@essentialcraftsman]

There was so much more of it that had to be cut, but it was very entertaining. Lots of teasing.

[@dantuck5242]

as a plumber from canada, who is subject to slightly different codes, i must say i enjoyed this incredibly.

[@Ianhurley54]

Your a very smart man and one that knows his limitations. Do what you know and get help on what you don’t know. Great job

[@cam6715]

I love the fact that he pulls his tape to use as a pointer when he is making his point.

[@simonnicholas1408]

Each man to his own trade, but knowledge and experience should be shared everyday is a school day !😉

[@gradywray5391]

The people need more Phil Rokus.

[@BMurphy]

Long time viewer here and I have to say one of the most entertaining videos- like ever😂😂 All praise Phil the god of plumbers and soft schooling.

[@cam6715]

Another intuition of your highly respected videos….I love the fact you put your kids to work. Partially free labor. Partially to keep them busy. Partially to show them what it’s like to be a man and to work with your hands and especially to show them the respect for the the working tradesman. Which I believe 20yrs from know they will have told the story of how they helped grandpa build this addition. I love it.

[@carrollnorwood5133]

Your videos are so relaxed and enjoyable I’ve been doing this shit my whole life and I love watching it

[@bpgmail0003]

Always love your shows. And it's nice to know that you struggle with certain domains like I do. Your humility is much more encouraging and real than a know-it-all DIYer channel that never makes mistakes (and seems fake). I love your E. C. videos. Keep up the good work!

[@RooonilWazlib]

It is amazing to see two masters interacting. Their crafts are closely related but this kind of interaction shows how incredibly profound the differences are. Really a joy to watch.

[@llanman81]

Love the “imagination “ comment, classic Phil!!

[@Sbrer]

I like the fact that you readily admit there’s something about building you don’t know. I learn something from every video you put out and from this I learned to be cognizant of the fact that even experts can benefit from somebody else’s input. Great job!!

[@stantheman5163]

Awesome to have friends and associates like Phil to help when it's needed. It goes without saying that you have or will help him when needed. Small town America at its finest.

[@colinstu]

9:08 absolutely hilarious! "I know about 1% of he does, and it's weird to tell him how to do anything"

[@wcvp]

It's always a hilarious and extremely informative video when @PLUMBER is on

[@alldayfitness]

Phil is a Legend!

[@fancher1959]

I thought there were but two truisms in plumbing: 1) “stuff” only flows downhill and 2) never run a major past a minor without a vent. I learned the third in this video; a tee never lays on its back. Thanks to the Essential Craftsmen experts for increasing my knowledge incrementally.

[@WelshWing98]

Really enjoyed your experience with the plumbing

[@ericturner2477]

I had no idea what Phil's vision for this was after listening to the explanation. I would definitely have needed a drawing.

[@dosfisdo]

Thanks for sharing your successes AND your failures, they're great to learn from. Keep up the great work!

[@robertseguin4875]

Phil is a character, thanks for sharing it looks great

[@kathycorwin8572]

Phil has plumbing in his blood. So proud of my nephew.

[@tomp538]

Nothing like good friends that work in the "Trades."

[@krenwregget7667]

when you make most everything else look so easy, it's nice to see you overcome a challenge once in a while :D

[@Gadgetstoolbox]

My teacher in college said "you don't need to know or remember everything but you do need to know where to get the answer". I've learned a lot from you and remembered some things forgotten. Keep up the learning and the teaching.:)

[@poppacore6433]

I've learned so much from watching your videos. If only every foreman was so informative, and skillful. Good on you for getting outside your comfort zone, and trying something new. We all deal with the issues you mentioned when doing something new - but we forget that even the masters who've been around for a long time get those same issues when trying something new.

[@ReyArteb]

that was a nice way to say WTF?..... "look at the creativity"; you have great friends

[@dbayboyds409]

Great video. I love seeing the learning curve!

[@tommybayer2351]

Thank you for teaching us the trade Mr.Craftsman !

[@stuartkorte1642]

Is Phil a former AF Civil Engineering member? I could use a Phil in a month. Always great to be able to share knowledge and help when the helper needs help.

[@gerardfarrell3135]

This is golden 2 guys at the top of their games and one finally gets the chance to school the other, and hes not half talking advantage in a really nice way while his pal knows it. Brilliant !

[@Ktsusna37]

Videos like this exist nowhere else. Thank y’all for documenting so much of what you do and putting it out there. I learn something new every time. Sending love from Alabama

[@hansangb]

It's always a good day when EC and Phil open school for the rest of us.

[@charlesward8196]

The most important lesson of this video is, as Clint Eastwood;s Harry Callahan used to say, “A man has GOT to know his own limitations.” Knowing when to ask for help is at least as important as knowing how to do something yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, especially when you are creating “art” and creating this kind of plumbing run, one-of-a-kind, accommodating existing construction elements, truly is a work of art. As they say, a “flush beats of full house,” or maybe a full shop.

[@horneygeorgeforge7079]

we all learn from our successes and from our Oopsies, the mistakes are made when we dont ask for help. it takes courage to admit we need help when we need it. and refreshing when you see others ask. thanks for sharing ! i also learn from watching others! thanks again!

[@tkilg7169]

This was the most entertaining episode. It's representative of the old saying, "We're all ignorant......just on different subjects". Thanks for making this vid, and being honest about the lack of plumbing skills. Many would not have aired footage which shows any lack of knowledge.

[@EyeintheSky999]

You know its the sign of a humble man to admit he dosen't know something and ask for help.

[@Shogunersash]

"Look at your creativity." I need more positive friends like this.

[@fredflickinger643]

Good team work;) Enjoyed it!

[@sig3579]

Wonderful to see another human who has trouble with plumbing. Always enjoy your work.

[@kijijiallin]

I love Phil so much. Watching all his appearances again.

[@shutton]

More Phil! dudes a legend. He explains things so well.

[@dunep6465]

Great to see friends show up to harass you. That's just the way friends should be. If you can't have fun on a job, then it's a burden.

[@grege8716]

Congratulations escaping comfort zone = GROWTH, well done Scott!

[@Connecticutsparky]

As an electrician/tradesman there is one moment I loved more than any other. Phil said “you know I know about one percent of what he does and it’s weird to tell him how to do anything.” I know I know a lot more about electrical work but Scott has more construction experience than I ever will.

[@trxtech3010]

I love plumbing. Man that was funny Philee "It's wierd telling him how to do anything because he knows 10 times as much as i do"

[@donb8447]

Off subject, thanks for lunch today... I did the barehanded manson string cutting trick... :)

[@EUC-lid]

You could have just paid Phil to come in and set it up in half a day, and it would have been a footnote in your video. Instead you created a true gem of KZbin by letting us see how gracefully you admit defeat and accept a lecture. Thanks for making and sharing the mistakes.. we're all better for it.

[@Soandsoguy]

Dang it, youtube needs a love button for videos like this. Had me laughing and really enjoying it. Such cool fun guys!

[@jameshendry27]

Good to see Phil take his mate to task 😂

[@Duncan_Campbell]

The greatest lessen you can learn is to know when you don't have a clue and to call for help. I oddly enough knew what Phil was trying to tell you, I am surprised you aren't putting in a floor drain, but that could be part of the shower.

[@stevewoodw]

You could create a playlist for the workshop build. Good series of videos so far.

[@FaceFaceMan]

"Because it doesn't leak"... I look forward to more Phil-isms. Perhaps a compilation video once this build is done combined with ones from the spec-house. Keep up the good work EC!

[@nopenopeandnope7050]

Oh yeah! Gotta love an episode with Phil! They guy is a such a pro, and hilarious.

[@theyard6958]

this was gold. I respect the heck out of you both. good laugh. Phil is a funny fella. taking gabs at you and laughing about it. Haha.

[@fsj197811]

Well done, thanks for sharing!

[@raymondscott8584]

Ok Scott, I live in 1/4 zip sweatshirts like the one you wear with the Essential Craftsman logo but they are not in your merchandise. How am I gonna own one? Thanks for the videos. You are very easy to watch and listen too. I once apprenticed under an old journeyman electrician that told me, you’ll never learn it all, just learn your resources. Phil is a godsend resource. Keep up the good work.

[@Blake_The_Hvac_Guy]

hope all is well .. i own a heating and cooling company out alabama . you are very wise and i love your vids . you inspire me . i hope ya'll have great day . thank you for sharing

[@JB-ez2jz]

I freakin love Phil!! How do you encounter all these incredible savants Scott?

[@kirkyorg7654]

good thing Phil is easy to bribe put a few snacks out and he is there ! lol

[@markl6769]

Thanks for the update.

[@davidmartin303]

I loved it when Phil said " Look how creative you were". 😀

[@hondaman7824]

Mr. essential craftsman, I am in the process of becoming a apprentice plumber in Minnesota, I am 18 and for my age plumbing is very hard to understand at times, especially in new construction. Even the journeyman I work with say it’ll take 2 to 3 years until you can lay out an underground.

[@kozemchuk]

Stick with it! I just completed my apprenticeship and got a residential license earlier this spring. It's very overwhelming at first but it will come, just keep paying attention.

[@andrewschafer8986]

You only lose if you quit. Starting early means I’m ten years you will be living the dream. A good plumber is worth more than his weight in gold. And in most cases as valuable as a first rate doctor.

[@appahman]

I love that you share the boneheads, the burbles and baubles with us; even when it goes wrong, its the mark of a true craftsman to work with, rely on and gain experience that informs the craft.