EVERYTHING THAT COULD GO WRONG..... DID! | Plumbers day

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Hi everyone, thanks so much for dropping by the channel again. Hope you enjoy this one, it was a bit of a nightmare day for me with everything going wrong, a like on the video is always very much appreciated, to help me push towards 11 thousand subscribers, thanks so much for watching and all the continued support

[@joemerchant463]

My works 65 plate custom had an issue and was the ignition barrel. learnt that you could wiggle the ignition barrel or unplug a cable in behind and re plug in.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

@@joemerchant463 That's interesting to know, they have put a new ignition barrel in this and I couldn't get the key out today, I had to leave it in whilst I did the job.

[@joemerchant463]

@@PlumbLikeTom they aren't even coded and think they are about £40-£50. Although that won't matter to you if under warranty

[@paulthompson5416]

Great video as always Tom👍🏼 We have 4 customs Between Wet belts, Oil leaks, Door locks Alarms going off, Ignition barrels, Radios/Bluetooth just blanking 😡 they’re a pain in the rear ffs But what do you buy today that’s reliable 🤷🏼‍♂️ they’re all 💩 😂

[@peterrobert-e8b]

Love watching old kit given a new life so well done TOM. as for the van it was the correct decision as i got hit by a car some years back and the Driver said the steering lock was faulty so they were taking it to the garage when the knocked me of my Motorbike and my bike was written off. all the best lad

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support Peter, it is greatly appreciated

[@ivorleak8823]

Some days just make you want to cry. Keep your head up Tom 👍

[@charliefox6987]

Incredible that you continued to film considering how your day was unfolding. Amazing content mate as always

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support Charlie

[@84bexter]

I feel your pain with the van. I have a Renault traffic and it’s cost me thousands this year and only an 18 plate. Modern vans are bloody useless.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I agree, the trouble is things are only going to get worse with electric I fear, thanks for the support as always mate

[@peteb3365]

so much water at one stage thought you'd get the rubber duck and bubble bath out 🤣

[@PlumbLikeTom]

There are normally ducks following my van

[@d4dek130]

Great content Tom👍🏼

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate

[@alimack5489]

Bit suspect those WB heat ex’s backing up like that. Of course they will try anything to get out of replacing them! Sorry to hear about the van Yet again!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I think the drain where it was taken into blocked, and it filled back up, you only get part stories on these jobs and everyone tries to cover for themselves, thanks for the support as always mate

[@garylatto4191]

Technical tap love it 😂😂

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You can't beat a technical tap, thanks for the support as always Gary

[@tonymurff5234]

Great video Tom, 3 bad oil boilers in one video that’s rare 😂, All the new the vans are in and out of the garage now, Ye can’t beat the old transit and hiace 😂 😎👍🤜

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Tony, I wish we could go back to the older vans, I'm dreading the electric era of vans

[@mdocko2285]

Or a older vivaros are mint aswell great on fuel also

[@peterdawson5115]

What a few days Tom, it never rains but it pours, and modern vans seam to be a nightmare, what happened to diesels going for ever, all too complicated, and poor build quality, hope your luck improves Tom, keep going and take care 🚽👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Peter, I seem to have plenty of luck at the minute, it's all bad luck though

[@delboy3425]

Had 4 Renault traffic vans in 16 years and never had any problems at all lucky I suppose 😂😂

[@johnwaby4321]

I have changed a few of those fan connector motors in my time . I though when I saw you taking that one out don't remember doing it that way 😂😂😂.at least you sorted it. Yep no one wants to rewind them .get new motors . You have had a few interesting jobs to look at . Annoying when you can't sort out what is happening with some problems. 😯😯. Not having much luck with your van 😯

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always John, I've done a few in the past but it's been a while, every day is a school day in this job

[@pb9926]

Sorry to hear the van is playing up again Tom, nightmare!😞 We all need to go back to horse and cart 😁

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Pb, I've got an old horse drawn cart in the garden, I just need a horse and I will be away

[@peteb3365]

they just made these vans with way to much technology, just more to break! your vans going to end up like triggers broom when you done with it tom 🤣

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Tell me about it Pete, thanks for the support as always mate

[@chrisholt2474]

Hi Tom, I can’t believe you are having even more trouble with that Ford transit van, they really are a pile of junk. I binned Ford years ago after having a useless brand new fiesta off them, I said never again would I ever buy a Ford. Definitely some complications with the jobs in the film too, some days/weeks just get worse sometimes. As you say You can only do your best and I know that is true. I hope things improve for you this week, if it is any consolation I’m having similar problems at the moment too. Take care Tom, things can only get better, I think there is a song in there somewhere? 🍻👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Chris, hopefully your not having too many problems, sometimes things just go wrong

[@Charles61284]

That commercial stuff seems complicated Tom, well done mate.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Charles

[@darrenroberts6376]

My transit custom is already on its third ignition barrel…..

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It seems to be a problem, thanks for the support as always Darren

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

Could you explain about that valve and about your qualification of touching that particular valve. Thanks

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You need to be qualified to work on rpz valves, to be honest it's more having the equipment, my tester cost around 2k, but it is quite easy and lucrative work, most companies charge around £350 per valve to test. There is just a series of check valves inside the valve, which you have to check to make sure there operating Ok. I look after a few in my area, the next one I do I will try to show

[@Pedrosanchezzz]

Another great video mate, sorry to see you have had more van trouble, its been never ending for you recently! Meant to ask you, do you install many heat pumps?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I used to sub to a heat pump company years ago and have fitted around 100 heat pumps both air and ground, I haven't got my mcs so I can't get the grants. I have been thinking for a while about getting more into that stuff, but I don't want to stretch myself further, thanks for watching as always mate

[@jameswilson2899]

Glad I don't do commercial, nightmare. Great content though Tom.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support James, it is greatly appreciated

[@peteb3365]

funny story about breaking down infront of the adult factory 🤣 is that a mini concrete breaker sir?

[@ciaranboughton4713]

I had a transit custom Tom it was back with ford every few weeks or every 3000km got rid of it after 4years have Toyota proace now good van to drive

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's just stupid things that keep going wrong with it, I like the van, but it's costing money now, thanks for the support as always mate

[@ciaranboughton4713]

@PlumbLikeTom They are a lovely van great cab and driving position mine was 2016 first of that 20litre engine 🙈🙈🙈,end of the day we need the van to be on the road

[@danielharvey8498]

That Citroen is a better van, and that’s from a transit survivor!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You are not wrong, thanks for the support as always mate

[@Pippy626]

Lube solves all the worlds problems

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You are not wrong there mate, thanks for watching

[@missfawkes9214]

Too many women were saying how wet they were getting so someone thought they would call a plumber 😂😂 Love the vlogs and people should just call you instead of wasting time and money paying others 😊 Just remember Tom, Nothing handles like a hired van 😂😂

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always, the trouble is I'm always busy so they get other people in, and then I end up going and sorting it anyway

[@b1h2u3p4]

If needle on guage is bouncing does it mean has air, also is that same with natural gas domestic boilers.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It can be a sign of air, it is less prevalent on smaller systems as it clears faster though, thanks for watching mate

[@b1h2u3p4]

@PlumbLikeTom keep up the good work.

[@Tom_Plumb_PHS]

Sorry to hear your van is still giving you trouble. The new transits just seem to be totally unreliable, shame really as they're nice looking and well specced vans but their main job is to reliable money earners.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I'm getting fed up with it Tom, I just want to work and not worry about breaking down, thanks for the support as always mate

[@56ty78ui]

Never fails me how, a farm, running 2 oil boilers, plant room etc, a house with 24 double rads, and the well off customer freaks out if you mention it needs replacing and the cost. They probably spend more on wine and cigars a month.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I understand why people get annoyed when they have paid for a job to be done, and it's been done wrong, I see it so many times where companies just disappear and won't go back, if I make a mistake, I will always put it right, thanks for watching as always mate

[@jalenp8461]

Do you guys have manual vans over there

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I prefer manual, but there are lots of auto vans now, I just feel a bit more connected to the road with a manual, thanks for watching

[@TomChapman-wv9iq]

You could have gone for a swim in that boiler lol

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I know Tom, I took 35l out the right had one, thanks for the support as always mate

[@steveyboyXRP]

need the ignition switch thingy changed known fault with the transit cant rem part name happened me few months ago

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I think that's all it was, the key then did get stuck in the ignition and all the trims are damaged now where they have levered them off

[@Pippy626]

Might be time to trade that van in for something different if your having the issues under warranty wait for the warranty to end your going to be screwed.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I think I'm screwed either way to be honest

[@mrbugenhagen3364]

This reminds me of what my father preached. "Ingen Ford på våran gård" or roughly translated from Swedish "No Ford on our farmyard" Rhymes better in Swedish though 😀

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, this one is beginning to cost me a bit now, it is under warranty but it's all the messing about

[@mrbugenhagen3364]

@@PlumbLikeTom Been there done that. Had a lot of problems with my Renault Traffic several years ago. Boost sensor for the turbo failed which lead to no boost and maybe 40hp in a 2500 kg car. Then water got into the trailer contact and somehow that made the oil pressure sensor go bananas so the car didn´t start at all. The last straw was when the service receipt said that they changed the spark plugs on a diesel engine.

[@keithbrueton]

FORD = Fix or repair daily

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That's the one Keith, thanks for the support as always mate

[@Putinspurpleheaded]

Best with an older van no turbo nothing run for ever

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Very true mate, thanks for the support as always

[@INFLICTEDPAIN213]

Fix or repair daily...

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Indeed, thanks for watching mate

[@INFLICTEDPAIN213]

@@PlumbLikeTom love it mate, couldn't do the job myself but appreciate you grafting in the trade for us all

[@5084204]

Funniest ending ever - sorry! :-))

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching mate, glad you enjoyed

[@2paraairborne503]

Probably because they're all broke down 😅

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I picked the van up today and the keys now stuck in the ignition, it's been a total nightmare, thanks for watching mate

[@rowanballinger3690]

Those 50/70 over sided that’s why they died see it all the time oil boiler need to be correctly sized they are much happier working hard than then cycling all the time

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You could be right, it was feeding a quite a large care home, it was a brand new system but they used that carbon press junk, I would have thought a job that size when it was done would have had a proper mechanical designer. I vaguely remember being asked to price it, but it was way to big a job for me, thanks for watching mate

[@nigel8247]

Typical Ford useless … And as for Enterprise 😂 At least you weren’t paying there ridiculous prices..

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I know Nigel, to be honest I wasn't even planning on driving it, I thought it might make Ford fix my van quicker if it's costing them money

[@marski-vv4qb]

You can only rely on the older type vans manufacturers are doing the obserlesence so you by new every 5 years its all a scam

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Everything you buy these days seems to be rubbish, thanks for the support mate

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘🫖☕️🍪🎥👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@rickystephenson518]

The new transits are not deserving of the name anymore.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Very true, I just want a reliable vehicle so I can work, thanks for watching as always mate