FIRE! We Had A Disaster Here! This Plumbing Hidden Danger Caught Us Out!

In 20 years of plumbing I've never been through what I went through the other day, plumbing can throw us some curve balls but this caught us totally by surprise. We will be showing you how to install designer radiators and plumbing in the pipework. The job started off as usual with nothing out the ordinary, as we was making our final connections however we had a disaster. Looking back on it I still cant believe it happened and as a plumber doing plumbing everyday I hope this never happens again!! Let me know what you think in the comments, has this ever happened to you?
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00:00 Introduction
01:23 Draining down with issues!
03:43 Look what we found in the system!
05:30 Lasgoo Laser level
07:47 Running the Pipework
12:43 THE INCIDENT
16:31 How to use Bullfix fixings
17:30 How we finished
19:01 Outro and 5k Prize added

[@SuperJinxter]

You’re not alone mate. Same thing happened to me. However, this little flame I had caused disappeared behind the plaster board but could still see the smoke. I quickly had to smash a hole above where the flame disappeared and chucked a mug of tea down the cavity. Turned out the plaster board was dot and dabbed over the old wall which had old wallpaper on it, which was what caught fire. I shat myself from here to next Christmas.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Wow that sounds like a nightmare! Hope you got another cup of tea mate 😂👍👍

[@Lee-ui1wc]

That’s not your fault mate, I hope who ever bodged the ceiling is watching and realises what damaged can be caused when you use flammable materials as packing. You got through that well. Lee

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate, I just can’t believe how much was up there, would never expected that much. Just glad it didn’t cause too much damage! 👍

[@theoddjobcentre6686]

​@@bluebulldog_ukwasn't your fault you don't expect to find blue roll above the ceiling that's just silly having that up there in my opinion the blue roll

[@davidrobinson6353]

To all the cowboys ,,,,,,,, This is just one reason why us Tradesmen Professionals have insurance.

[@Vinlyguyx420x]

Thank you for teaching all plumbers around the world about how quickly it can spread!

[@elwittinio2865]

Always something out of your control, been doing it 36 years. Follow a lot of your jobs, your top notch mate, don't let it get to you. New year, more jobs to come 💪👊

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate much appreciated 👍

[@colinadgie6043]

Top man for sharing this and being honest! There is no way you could’ve foreseen that. All you can do is use the experience when moving forward. You did well not to loose it. Some people may have panicked and left it to burn. Hope your burns heal ok mate. 👍

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate and All healed now 👍👍

[@user-rp5ii7sx3p]

Oh yeah,you do this for a living and this happens.It happened to me and I learned from it.Both arms were burned,but l saved a disaster.Thank God for pex.Keep up the good work!Learn every day.Us plumbers are Special. Billy

[@shaneshankly4518]

😮 scary day mate , fair play for posting it 👏. Horrible but thank god it wasn't worse sometimes these things are needed to keep us in the moment 😊

[@richardbinnie]

Well done for sharing and proving that things can go wrong from time to time. Happened to me a long time ago but it was hairfelt that caught and shot up a cavity wall. After that I always always always had a pressurised spray bottle full of water to hand when soldering and a small fire extinguisher on site just in case. Once bitten twice shy. Keep up the excellent work.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate yeah that old lagging is lethal!

[@MrSTUPIDBRICK]

A few years ago a company I worked for house bashing 2 boys were 1st fixing a town house. The one lad was soldering in the eve's and some rubbish caught fire. He made me laugh telling the story. He ran down the 2 flights of stairs filled a bucket from an outside tap, hoofed it back up the stairs to throw the bucket on the fire. He did this 3-4 times before giving up. He said each time he returned to the fire with the bucket the fire had doubled in size. In the end the blaze burnt down 3 houses that were demolished back to foundation and re built.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

WOW!!! Mate that’s mental!! That puts mine into perspective 😂👊👍

[@mickblower]

After an incident in a attic, I ALWAYS had fire extinguisher on hand when soldering, that old hessian pipe lagging goes up like a gooden if you catch it with your torch 📛📛📛

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Yes that old lagging is lethal! Safe to say I have a fire extinguisher on hand now every job 👍

[@smartboilercompany1983]

Years ago I was in a new build on my own and had to alter some rad pipe work and some thing similar happened to me, the most scary feeling ever, managed to throw a bucket of water in the wall. Kept going outside to make sure the house wasn’t on fire for the next half hour.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Horrible isn’t it, I didn’t sleep very well that night, it happened about 1pm and I didn’t leave till 9pm but I still had it in back of my head there could be a chance of it still being alight…hope it never happens again! 🙌👍

[@smartboilercompany1983]

I e said it before and I will say it again, press less stress mate all day long.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

@@smartboilercompany1983 big tick for press this now after this definitely

[@mistermikeanson]

Wow! I would never have thought anyone would use blue roll for a ceiling repair! Accident waiting to happen - sorry it happened to you. 100% not your fault. Glad you are ok ♥

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate, yeah all good now near enough fully healed 👍

[@peegee9931]

I feel your pain, both physically and mentally! In my 40 years of carpentry/kitchen fitting I've had some near disasters. I bet you wake up in the night thinking how bad it could have been, I know I have! Excellent video, it all came good in the end.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Yes mate had a few sleepless night after this job, especially when I got home after the job, was paranoid it could still be burning somewhere even after a few hours

[@peegee9931]

@@bluebulldog_uk Yep, I've also had the "what if" paranoia! Good to know we're all in the same boat!

[@chrishainstock330]

Glad you’re ok - you did a really good job there

[@user-li8gr8ur8l]

Don’t worry mate it happens to the best of us.❤

[@Heatking]

We have all been there mate. Felt really bad for you watching this. Thankfully nobody was serious hurt other than your hand! And keep your head up. It’s rotten luck! ❤

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate, it was horrible experience I never want to have again, time for press me thinks 😂👍

[@fattoamanowoodwork3638]

Glad that in a way the injuries are not major but I got scared just by watching the video mate. I hope you’re now fully on the mend and that it wont play in your head too much good man.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate, fully on mend now, I’ve soldered since so all good just put it to back of my mind 👍👍

[@darrenroberts248]

Wow that was unbelievable mate you reacted really well and quickly but don’t let it knock you, I’d recommend press mate it’s an expensive lay out but it’s well worth it, it does take some getting used to and you have to plan out your pipe work and fittings slightly differently plus the fittings are more expensive but once you’re used to it you make up the price difference on getting the job done quicker so you can price up a job the same, and more importantly a lot safer. Keep up the great content mate really enjoying your videos 👍

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate, I’ve been thinking of press for a while so this may have pushed me a lot more into getting the set up 👍

[@1mannik]

Evening Bud , Hope youre hand is recovering well . Scary incident . Glad all ended ok .

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Evening mate hope your well…them ok mate little sore but could have been worse, yeah was horrible hope it never happens again! 👍

[@stephenharris5519]

Don’t let that knock your confidence. You couldn’t have foreseen that and acting fast enough and ripping the ceiling down probably saved the house from going up. Top video and had the balls to post it. Keep up the good work.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate, yeah I think pulling ceiling down quick saved a lot of damage, very scary incident 👍

[@benking9503]

That wasn't your fault mate... blue paper shouldn't have been in the ceiling! You did really well to notice the fire and deal with it in time.. And I'd of been scared too... all natural emotions mate... well done to you 👏

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate appreciated 🙌👍 just hope something like that never happens again!

[@trevorjarvis3021]

That must of been frightening - good to see that you were not too badly burned. Pleased the customer was ok with everything!😊

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 👍

[@paulross8418]

I feel for you mate. Took a ceiling down once and someone had previously smashed a cast iron bath and hid it under the floor. Nearly took my face off. My sons at college doing his Plumbing, I always say, safety first. Stay safe Pal. Great videos.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Yours sounds like a close call! Hope your sons enjoying college, glad your enjoying the content mate 👍

[@paulross8418]

He is, top of the class like his dad.@@bluebulldog_uk

[@ashleymapes3926]

Fair play mate for composing yourself and getting the job finished not many would of done. Bet your seriously considering the press gun now. Great video as always and some mega prizes for the 5k!

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate, big tick for press after this! Yeah the giveaway looking good now, hopefully won’t be too long!

[@jacquelinestanyer8533]

🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵 Above and beyond in an frightening situation not your fault unforeseeable well done for sorting your poor hands you still continued xxx love the finishing of the pipe work the attachments looks class 🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵

[@cynt1111]

the beauty of press fit, expensive to set up but worth it.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Yeah that’s definitely a big advantage of press in that situation!

[@HughTL]

Ive had the exact same situation where i was changing a boiler and the previous installer had done the same with tissue. Luckily it just smoldered and i just drenched it with water before anything worse could happen. Hope your hand heals

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Scary isn’t it, hands am ok mate, little sore still but nothing that won’t recover 🙌👍

[@Ben-wb8ki]

The inlet and outlet on those radiators you can break the piece of metal through in the bottom with a long screwdriver. Do it on every one and i have never had one that doesnt get hot. Just a heads up pal 💪

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Never thought of doing that 👍

[@Ben-wb8ki]

@bluebulldog_uk works a treat mate honestly never had a problem. You won't forget it now 😉

[@jeromeroddy4931]

Get better soon fella! Top man, caring about your customer and job! Does this give press fit an advantage ?? It’s well expensive but is it worth it to avoid that! You can never know what’s on the other side of the boards😮 good luck pal!!

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Cheers mate, yea it’s a big tick for press after this job! 👍

[@johnabiodun5540]

I honestly thought you was going to drill through an electric cable in the wall. You handled it well definitely unforeseen. I've been soldering pipes for a new bar shower before and it was that paramount board with the cardboard in the cavity and it all went up. Absolutely sh*t myself! Had to throw water all over it then check in the loft that it hadn't caught up there. Live and learn 👍🏽

[@bluebulldog_uk]

I wish it was just drilling into electrical cable 😂👍 definitely a scary learning curve hope it never happens again but nice to see people sharing there experiences, makes me feel better I’m not the only one! 👍

[@Micah_Lal]

0:47 Fair dues mate. Another great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 🙌👍

[@zombienation68]

Had the same situation on a bathroom fit, void between floor was stuffed with 1960s newspapers, being used as insulation. Filled bathroom with smoke in 30 seconds, scared the shit out of me 😂

[@s.wilson5675]

Glad you survived that mate! I'd have installed them a free filter for their inconvenience. I noticed the rad in the hallway is so close to the double socket it pretty much makes one of the outlets redundant. As you say, the customer is a sparks so should be able to sort that if need be.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Socket is useable to be honest just the angle of video shows it lot closer but needed to be close as possible to fit in a table. Wasn’t a nice experience this one but it’s over now and lessons learned 👍

[@stevesvids]

I felt your fright mate. Horrible experience and a lucky escape. I had one too. I had the whole ceiling down in ground floor bathroom to expose heating pipes. I needed to T into the flow and return to install drop downs for a new towel rail radiator. With the ceiling down the job was a sinch. I pulled back the fluffy felt lagging at least two feet either side of the new T Joints. I even sprayed the fluffy felt lagging with my water spray bottle to ensure the ends were damp and far away from any source of ignition. Everything was ready and I began heating the joint. Solder began to form between the joint and pipe and i stopped to look at the back of the joint. As I did that, my instinct was to hold the blow torch away from me.... for a split second. the flame touched the dry part of the fluffy felt lagging. It lit instantly and raced faster than i could think away from me. The lagged pipes disappeared at the far end underneath the floor void filled with fluffy lagging, cobwebs and wood shavings. I lept from my hop up, grabbing the burning pipe run and ripped the entire lot down from the ceiling just before the flame reached the point of disappearing under the floor void to the rest of the house. In no exaggeration I believe I was half a second from a full house fire. Even just writing this gives me shivers still. Be thankful that you did not have any of that fluffy felt lagging leading away from your fire site as I tell you now you would not be celebrating a close call escape. Quite a different story would be in the making. The positives we take away from such horror stories are that with that experience you are now better equipped to understand the danger and speed at which these things can happen. Your risk assessment skills just went up 10 fold. Glad that you and all survived intact and good on you for posting up the experience as you will have educated people more than you can imagine.

[@Jagroopst87]

Fair play you acted quickly mate, and glad your your okay too!

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 👍

[@train4905]

Thankgod ur ok

[@suckamc3232]

22 years plumbing 2 years ago I was cutting out shower valve replacing with new ripped out insulation wet wood didn’t realize the paper of insulation was stuck on sheet rock it was so old and dry it lite so fast and was going up inside wall I ripped what I could grab and thank god I had extinguisher in bathroom got out no damage couple of blisters like you I never bring it in but house was old and I just had that feeling thankfully I went with my instinct on that one

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Lucky you bought it in on that job! Safe to say mine is in soldering box from now on 👍

[@ryanotter1747]

Had it happen a few years ago soldering a gas main at high level in a garage. Some idiot had stuffed tons of newspaper to fill in gaps along the top. Luckily I had a fire extinguisher , scary stuff

[@Matt-yl9ku]

I know how exactly how you felt. Been in the trade 21 years and the same happened to me. I felt sick to my stomach with worry and what have i done. Dont let it put you down. Things happen for a reason and make your better at your job. Any tight corners i solder out of place or use me press gun now.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Definitely looking at a press gun after this! 👍

[@SteveHit1]

What a horrible, frightening experience. Could have been much worse, of course. When soldering close to a surface that’s just above the pipes, I first give a good spraying from an old antibac spray bottle filled with water, as I’m paranoid about setting something on fire! (However, not sure that would have worked in your case.) Anyway, the finished rads are a really neat install. Thanks for the great video, and hope your hands recover quickly.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate appreciated 👍 hands am getting there, and with the spraying, good habit to have to be honest

[@Purebeltersteve]

Absolutely no fault of yours buddy. This is one of the reasons why i carry a small fire extuingsher in the van now, so if im soldering and something does happen like that, i can be quick to put it out. Id rather make a mess with dry powder than make damage lol.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Yeah I’ve got myself one now by guilty of not carrying one, better safe than sorry! 👍

[@mpennington513]

Good job, hope you're OK. Yes, I had hair felt in the loft go up 30 years ago, only time it happened bun never forgot it, shi.. myself, don't forget fire extinguisher or insurance will not pay out

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Hair felt if the worse! Goes up like anything, yeah I’ve got a fire extinguisher in my soldering box from now on 👍

[@stevetowell6797]

I would have liked to see your heart rate mate . That’s something others will look for now! Keep going forward lad. All part of life’s rich tapestry …..

[@bluebulldog_uk]

It’s was off the chart could feel it beating through my chest 😅

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Would love to know people opinions and any experiences you’ve had like this? As always thanks for the support everyone really appreciated 🙌👍

[@markb6620]

A friend from college was soldering in an attic on a straight bit of pipe but the old insulation around the pipe caught fire, he grabbed the pipe and let the fire burn out into his hands to save the house . Ouchy

[@millshomemaintenance]

really good work ,helpful & honest, I had a similar experience & like yourself it scared me a lot! Other people can brush it off but it really knocked my confidence after doing everything correctly and wasn't even that bad but could have been! made me think maybe hep 20 in tight spaces is the way forward 😂 really knocked my confidence for a while but speaking to others they've all got better stories of nightmare incidents at work, a customer who totally understands always helps and hey could have been hell of a lot worse! Can't even say learn from it because you do everything right anyway. Keep up the great work & thanks for sharing the good & the bad we all experience at some point. I really enjoy your videos happy plumbing 👍

[@andydraper4815]

Soldering the flow and return in a loft, the roof felt started burning . Managed to put it out with a bottle of water. My first heating system could of been my last 😂

[@bluebulldog_uk]

First one as well! Lucky you had that water bottle!

[@alan_edwards_404]

Had something similar pal! Soldering flow and return near ceiling old hesian insulation above, fortunately didn't catch fire but loads of smoke luckily ldf to hand saved the day 😂😊

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Scary when it happens! I’ve got a fire extinguisher after this one now!

[@richardredman3947]

Look after yourself. Check T&C on your insurance. They will probably require you to carry out a risk assessment (only has to be basic) mandatory that extinguishers are to hand and the real kicker is they expect you to remain on site 1 hour after your last hot work to ensure it doesn't burst into flames. We all take it a bit for granted until something happens like this. Glad you're all good. Will that make you consider press fit?

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Yes mate it’s a big tick in the box for press after this experience! 👍

[@johnnewbold3225]

Beautiful job

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate

[@jameswilson2899]

Don't beat yourself up mate, that can and goes happen, but the good thing is no really damage done, well except a few blisters . 😂😂 Well done mate great content as always.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate, yeah damage is minimal my hands will be sound in a week or 2 and customers is ok which is most important bit….and the job got done 🙌👍

[@burnsy6982]

20yrs ago I was soldering a connection to a massive communal cold tank in a 6 block of flats. Tiny crawl space and 50yrs of spider webs caught the burner and then some old paper under the insulation. I nearly died in that space that day 😂

[@derekweir4705]

I always feel soldering is a risk definitely not your fault you used a heat mat hats off mate for acting so quickly hope you heal quickly 👍

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 👍

[@andrewoleary9704]

That give away sound fantastic mate 😀

[@bluebulldog_uk]

🙌👍 going to be a good one…hitting 5k before Christmas too unrealistic? Here’s to wishing 😂👍

[@Stefan_Kawalec]

Scariest thing, you say. Wait till you see as someone steals gas by tapping a bicycle tube right before the meter. Really great job with installing that radiator. Pipework is so clean and soldering so neat. As for the fire - it happened to everyone of us. You coped with it in the best possible manner. Maybe that will tip the balance in favour of a pressing tool?

[@JimmMacc]

Must have never dusted a back boiler with £1 air spray…turn on click click 🔥 Or blew off a soldered cooker point after trusting a customer had turned his gas off 🔥 Your a funny guy, the way you tell the story and everything.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

I think it’s definitely a tick in the box for press, it honestly scared me and haven’t slept well for last few nights, but seeing peoples support and people saying it’s happened to them is very reassuring 🙌👍

[@Stefan_Kawalec]

​@@bluebulldog_ukHere in Poland it's a legal requirement for all drivers to have a fire extinguisher in the car. Even though it's not in the UK, just have one in the car. In case of a bigger fire, it's always more effective than water. And much safer - no electric shock danger. It's perfectly normal to be agitated and scared. We are only humans. Besides emotional engagement shows best your attitude towards work - you are proud of what you do and you care about it.

[@andrewmacdonald9166]

Why did you put the radiator so close to the socket outlet?

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Customer putting a table back there and needed to be as close as possible to fit back in 👍

[@user-gr8zv3ji6d]

I knew a guy with fuzzy hair who was working with his gas bottle under a floor. 'Nuff said!!

[@robertkearney144]

When I was in tech. One of the lads was soldering in a domestic job and a bit of hot solder fell down between the cracks in the floor. Unfortunately for him the builder who built the row of houses used inferior insulation to save money and it went up like a bomb fire. 3 house burnt down by the time the fire brigade could get it under control. Unfortunately for the fella at the time the song fire starter by the prodigy was in the charts and from then on whenever he walked into the room they would stick the song on. When plumbing goes wrong it goes wrong.😂.

[@tomsanders8714]

Tinder dry with the heating pipes there. Hot gases got though the dodgy make good. Waiting to happen. Glad you are unscathed, and the house is still standing. Scary.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 🙌👍

[@michaelbarnes1918]

Im getting a new combi boiler fitted and relocated to different part of the house tomorrow. Currently have the old hot and cold water cylinder and tank so alot for the guy to do. Noticed alot of old bodge jobs on my house when ive been redecorating other rooms so hopefully the new boiler fitting goes smoothly

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Hope it does go smoothly mate, you can uncover some weird and wonderful things in plumbing when doing big jobs but most of the time it’s ain’t all drama, it’s just little things we can overcome

[@michaelbarnes1918]

@bluebulldog_uk boiler instal seemed to go OK apart from now the water pressure in the shower is soo high it hurts and also my bath taps have started to drip alot. Been told to turn a valve slightly in the loft but I've found 2 valves

[@WSmith_1984]

I was soldering in a cupboard to some pipes that had old school lagging on that was hidden behind the wall, a flame must've licked up the lagging... After a little while I realised their was some smoke in the attic above, I bounced the attic to see flames surrounding storage tank, it had went up the lagging and caught the plastic wrapping on the tank jacket... The smoke and heat was crazy, I immediately started bailing water from the tank to put it out, thankfully it was out after 30 secs and only damaged the jacket... I shat myself that day, I'll never forget it...

[@bluebulldog_uk]

That old lagging is lethal! Had some others say they have had bad experiences with it

[@thomascoyne157]

Like everyone else said it’s definitely not down to you, I’m not a plumber, but have done my own plumbing work, and on this house just in the ceiling space between the choices I’ve found plumbers waste Boiler instructions tissue paper. Everything swept in as dry as a bone. In fact I’ve pulled two bucketfuls out of the job. I’m doing now even right down to when the notch the Joice, at least with no regard for your self you ripped out the ceiling and put the fire out as you can see from your hands, and good on you for going back in and finishing the job, hat’s off to you 👍👍👍👍🎄🍺🍺have a good Christmas and enjoy the new year

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate, amazing what you find underfloor boards to be honest, think everything gets pushed under there 😂 merry Christmas mate have a great one 👍

[@RaithUK]

Dude that would have been horrible. The worst i ever had was the moment i touched an RCD test button on an old board it started smoking and being in a tiny cupboard under the stairs less than 2 feet from the gas meter.. the fear when things happen is real!

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Yeah gets your heart racing a bit when something like that happens!

[@chrishay8385]

Wow,that brings back bad memories, I suppose all plumbers who've grown up with blow lamps will have a story about potential fires starting guy I was apprenticed to pocked a couple of 15 mm ends up in a loft,went up next morning fluxed a few joints and some pipe together lit his lamp,boom the whole loft went up like mallam! Feckin Builders had been up earlier in the morning and spayed all the joists with some sort of antifungal treatment, vum No roof fire brigade the full monty,luckily he escaped with just minor burns to his arms,praise the Lord for push fit and press joints these days is all I can say

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Wow that’s a lucky escape right there! Just goes to show you never know

[@tirvplumbing]

Not your fault buddy. Shoddy work of whomever put the ceiling in. Hope your hands aint too bad. Do you keep a little extinguisher in your sweat box. Ive got a 500ml flexfire one you can use on any fire type. Im hoping i never get my moneys worth from it. Its just reassuring knowing its there. Rads look lovely btw 👌

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate, I’ve got one now but guilty I’ve haven’t needed one so never bothered but just goes to show! 👍

[@UKMadMike]

If only they made a bosch bodge job detector. 😂 Well done acting quick and not panicking. Saved that room above or even the house. 👍 Glad you had an understanding customer. It could of been a whole lot worse for your mind.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

If they made one I would buy 2 😂😂 yeah It could of been a lot worse but thankfully ended up ok 👍

[@bang234]

Not your Fault mate, Happy your ok. On the bright side at least it wasn't gas! Always look on the bright side of life, plus you didn't blow the bloody doors off!

[@bluebulldog_uk]

😂 cheers mate 👍

[@robharrison6918]

Every days a learning day, that will make you stronger bud. Just when you think it’s going well! Then you still had rad valves and a rad to install too.🤦‍♂️👍🍻

[@bluebulldog_uk]

It was going really well up until that point! Learning curve at end of day but a scary one 😅😂

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

sorry to be a smart alec but this makes me glad to know i always have a fire extinguisher within arms reach when doing hot works

[@bluebulldog_uk]

I’ve got one now 😅👍

[@jonnyallen1232]

I’ve had this twice… once same with blue roll shoved in ceiling but I managed smash a small hole and pull it out second time was the old brown lagging in loft, the stuff that has a plastic backing on it… I’ve never seen anything go up in flames as fast as that stuff…. Luckily I managed to stamp it out but my arse was going defo

[@bluebulldog_uk]

That old lagging is lethal! It really does shake you up when something like this happens!

[@dbinga6204]

Similar thing happened to me about 20 years ago whilst soldering outside, ran a new gas pipe high level 1 brick course below the sofit on a bungalow. There was an old flue deflect plate where the joint was i angled my flame and there must have been a small amount of the old loft insulation sticking out the gap between softit and brick or sofit packed with insulation and caught fire, didn't even know I'd done it until the apprentice came out and said there was a lovely baking smell inside thought the old dear was baking 😂 i realised what had happened sent him up into the loft told him to pull any insulation away that he could safely, whilst i grabbed the 2x tonka toy sized extinguishers from the van, he emptied them both inside but he could still smell burning, i filled the kitchen sink bowl and pulled the tiles off outside whilst stood on my steps and dumped it on the now smoulder old felt. We still finished the boiler shaking and double checking everything (for weeks) absolutely horrible feeling, the worst bit was another plumber who goes in the merchants witnessed all of it as he was work opposite as he saw me running to the van ripped the piss for ages, just happy that somehow we only had to replace the felt and not the trusses, roof or bungalow🤦 fair play for putting it on here

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Wow that sound a nightmare! Horrible isn’t it, really didn’t sleep well that night I kept wanting to go back and check!

[@superchipbrian563]

Jesus...brown trouser moment, at least you kept your head and delt with it. Scary stuff though

[@bluebulldog_uk]

It really was, I was about 10 seconds away from just getting everyone out, luckily I got it under control in the end

[@JSSHandP]

Very neat soldering 👍 On that rad you had to cross the pipework could you have just turned the rad over and then gone straight in?

[@bluebulldog_uk]

No mate I didn’t show it but it’s labels too and bottom 👍

[@mcfcmanc]

Not your fault that mate !!! Whoever put the paper there is at fault …. Well done for sorting it

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Paul-eq1qe]

Thats not your fault lad great install

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 👍

[@themagpie_1]

I use Hollow point fixing bolts using the gun for P/B installations. nothing better and more peace of mind. my dad was a carpenter and he always said its best to over engineer something, than to under engineer it and it fails..

[@themagpie_1]

putting a rad that size on rawl plugs is a fukin liability waiting too happen..

[@ajones8699]

I pulled a mass of newspaper out of the void above a consumer unit it's just stupid what goes on.. 👍

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Crazy mate accidents waiting to happen!

[@user-hm9fg6jl8t]

Could have gone bad if there was a slight delay or left unknown. Quick thinking of yours avoided a big disaster. I had a situation where I cut a 15mm gas pipe going to fire place instead of cutting the radiator one. Not sure how it happened but as soon I cut a bit and heard the hissing sound, I was like Omg. It was a panic moment. Opened the window, ran down to get meter box key which you never get hold off 😮. Asked customer where is your meter box. But quickly remembered I keep a spare key on the dash board. Yes man it makes you think and you go silent for sometime. Every job gives you an experience and lessons. Well done mate. I like your honest videos.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 👍 that’s a right one with the gas pipe! Even worse with the box being locked! Just goes to show anything can happen in this game

[@alimack5489]

It’s those rads mate, cause me no end of issues with magnetite in the systems. Look good yeah 😂. Block plates up for fun when they fill the house with them

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Is it because there’s No inhibitor and them rads deteriorate quickly or even with inhibitor them rads will cause issues?

[@alimack5489]

@@bluebulldog_uk haven’t got a clue mate had ones with inhibitor in doing the same, someone told me it’s due to when they are made in china most of the time they stay sat outside at docks for months at a time afterwards. Sorry to see that ceiling go up I’ve not that that touch wood, flooded a house with black sludge when I tried to use a freeze machine before not quite the same, when I say flooded I mean flooded. Glad you are ok!

[@JayG2K]

I know this quite late to post. (never too late really). But just bought a burns kit off Amazon and a burnshiled spray as well. Could have done with this last week as a family member got burned and rushed to hospital.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Yeah I’ve got burns kits and fire extinguisher now after this, not being unprepared again, hope the family member is ok mate

[@micky7028]

Yeah m8 lucky escape,you never know what's in a void in a property,I know a painter who burnt a house down years ago when I was an apprentice he was burning off paintwork outside on a window and the net curtains in house must off caught fire long story short house caught fire nobody inside luckily but caused massive damage, funny never did see him again.. I'm a site plumber and we have to get a hot work permit to soldier anything and it means you have to have a fire extinguisher next to you when your soldering for peace of mind I'd recommend one.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Yeah very lucky, I’ve got one in my soldering box now, should of had one anyone if I’m honest but just goes to show anything can happen so best to keep one on you 👍

[@andrewoleary9704]

How do you fore-see that? My T&C mention both structure of building and debris. I’ve had something similar

[@bluebulldog_uk]

I know mate it’s being playing on my mind what could I have done different but it just happened so quick, horrible experience hope it never happens again!

[@user-wk4hc9wj6c]

Had very similar while soldering in a bathroom. Behind the joint was two studs At diagonal and a large void going up to the ceiling. Had all the water off, soldered and heard a crackling sound behind the wall. I could then see a shimmer of flames and then smoke. Luckily the lady had a bowl full of washing up water in the kitchen. I ran down and grabbed it, managed to Chuck it in the right place where it ran back down behind the wall. I literally s*** myself. Horrible horrible sick feeling afterwards. Could have been so bad. Bought a small fire extinguisher after that! Good job customer was understanding for us both mate!! 😰

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Wow both very lucky by sounds of it!

[@russellsmith6476]

Air felt in boxing s'myself It happens to all of us eventually 😅

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Felt is lethal! Goes up really quick

[@nickcannon5592]

In a loft and just caught the felt lagging with the lamp, that will be ok i thought, fuck was i wrong. Never so pleased to see the extinguisher

[@bluebulldog_uk]

That old felt is proper flammable as well!

[@noelburke6224]

Compression would be ideal for this job

[@daljitsingh549]

Don't beat yourself up bro, you dealt with it, not entirely your fault, and it could have been way worse. Job well dealt with.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 👍

[@googlem7]

Yes definitely not your fault.. On the plus side it good that you discovered it albeit not to your enjoyment. but what happened couldve saved lives!

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 👍

[@andrewoleary9704]

Column rad are generally baffled these days….apart from some 😂🤣😂!!

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Caught me out 😂👍

[@joebrown5967]

Listen buddy, these things happen and it does shit you up. Ive had a dot and dab wall nearly go up as some git shoved old newspapers down from the floor above....close call mate. But you stopped any major damage and you got the job done fella. Hope your hand is feeling a bit better...but i know its still sore....had enough burns myself trust me. The rad where you had to cross the flow and return still looked good i think mate. The one with the munson rings though i thought looked amazing, love that idea big time. Gives it a victorian look with the paneling, great work! The customers were lucky to have you and they obviously know it bulldog......they wouldnt have you back otherwise. Keep up the great work!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate honestly appreciate that massively, I’ve got to look at positives from that incident, fast thinking to actually pull the ceiling down near enough straight away saves a lot of damage, was like a Hulk moment I just smashed my hand up and pulled it down 😂 really happy how the job looked at end and customer was amazing, really supportive and understanding which made the situation a lot easier 🙌👍

[@bikerjon153]

Real life plumbing at its best. Nice one.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 🙌👍

[@TheMaintenancePlumber]

Wow I’m glad you all ok you ever thought about press

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Cheers mate, yeah seriously looking into press after this

[@YNWA-oq5uf]

Big man well done! Now we're gonna hear should of used press fit. No you shouldn't as fitters how the hell are we to know what is happening inside a wall or ceiling just a bit of bad luck but you stepped up and continued for that I applaud you...chin up chest out FACT

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate really appreciate the support 🙌👍

[@garymason7099]

In germany everything is done with press fittings. The last time I saw someone soldering must be 15-20 years ago. Is it not common in england?

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Very common to be honest, people have started to press but still a lot solder

[@davehunter6920]

fair play lad

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Stillbusy105]

Off to buy a press fit tool later then 😅

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Soon more than likely 😂

[@JohnOfChernarus]

You didn’t put the rubber covers on the bracket for that vertical radiator?

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Didn’t come with any with this brand

[@jonniebosh2238]

Know exactly how you feel matey, I’m a decorator and while burning the paint off an old sash window and then !woof! Old dry packing within the boxing of the window went up, shit myself but managed to put it out. Scary.

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Really gets the heart rate going when you see flames start appearing! Not a nice incident but could of been worse looking back 👍

[@johnoreilly4408]

2 question , with the single panel vertical , could you not have just turned it upside down, and secondly why did you short circuit the heating system?

[@brianmayne6513]

I had hair felt lagging go on fire under a floor, me lying on my back. Scared the shit out of me. I was lucky

[@bluebulldog_uk]

Hair felt is worse than blue roll I think! That must of been scary

[@neiltitmus9744]

Well done tragedy averted just shows you never know whats in there