How to AVOID LEAKS Like a Plumbing Pro | Plumbing 101

How to AVOID LEAKS Like a Plumbing Pro | Plumbing 101 Joining pipes in plumbing is super common, but are You doing it the right way? And are You using the right THREAD SEALANT and FLUX for your Jobs? Today I'm going show you why and how I join pipes together.
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[@mikesmith1046]

Use Teflon tape, wrap it around 3 times, add paste (it honestly doesn't matter what kind) and you'll be good to go. I wonder if Roger knows what horse hair is?

[@robertnutt7861]

I’ve been a DIY plumber since the freeze and can’t get a plumber out because they’re chasing the big $$ items (can’t blame them) but I have been going through your videos for assistance in fixing my stuff. So far you’ve helped me with the commode, the shower, and the kitchen sink. My latest endeavor was the kitchen sink, the galvanized pipes are 50 years old and had a little chipping at the ends, and I couldn’t keep the pipes from wicking (learned that from you too) I got some T-2 and vuala no more wicking. Thanks for the videos and the help, I’m supposed to come out to Dallas in a couple of months for training and when I do I might have to stop by and take one of your guys out to dinner or lunch. I appreciate it.

[@jamesyarbrough4777]

i dont use trublu often unless i dont want something ever coming apart. white ptfe on watet and yellow rectorseal for gas works for me

[@patcupolo9274]

Too much advertising for the most arrogant, expensive plumbing supply in our area of ft Myers fl.🤬

[@Mikey_the_Protogen]

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[@theplumbingtuba3136]

I have been watching Roger for a while now and being honest his video now days sounds like a paid Endorsement and product endorsement for Fergusons.

[@jaredmoreno2015]

Can you make a video on the difference between different glue/cements?

[@hoth2o106]

An hour per inch dry time for water lines. Never use clear glue, even on drain lines. End of story. Doesn't matter which glue you use as long as its rated for the piping you are plumbing.

[@weirdwillie]

I got a question. U ever have to use a slice of bread when plumbing old copper lines. Hahahaha

[@zack9912000]

Tru Blue is the best but stains anything it gets on

[@RectorSealCorp]

Robert thank you for educating plumbers on our products! You are a wealth of knowledge!

[@NA-pg4lf]

Thanks. I bought trublu to plumb in a 1/2 air hose reel. It’s been running for 2 years with no leaks

[@garridofreddy9568]

You should do a video explaining different valves and regulators. When you need them and what the purpose for it are for! Huge Fan from Tennessee. I'm a 2 year plumbing apprentice and I love what I do.

[@julieJones828]

Great info as always. Love your videos!

[@Dnelson807]

I once watched how well drillers prep the glue joints on their well casings, and I have slowed down a ton on my glue joints. And man, has that ever made a difference. Primer full depth plus 50 percent, and wait until it loses the wet look before gluing. Always wipe the joint after it sets up. On threaded joints, I never use just dope anymore, no matter how small the diameter of the pipe. 3 wraps of tape and wipe the dope on with my fingertip, rather then the brush. Solid joints, in both cases, that you can be confident will pass the

[@boby115]

#1 is the technician behind the pipe wrenches ( good prep work and conscientious ?). #2 is quality of the materials ( good thread, good manufacturing process ?). #3 is pipe and thread sealant and there is a lot of good ones out there today but I will take exception to Roger on this one, if you can wash it out of your clothes it will eventually deteriorate over time. As a first responder/pipe fitter/ service technician I have ran over 10,000 emergency calls in my gas utility career and when it comes down to sealant failures #1 was Teflon tape only ( white stuff, low density) & #2 is water soluble pipe compounds ( the stuff you can wash out of your clothes).

[@HarrisWaterandSewer]

Always good to know the right items to use!

[@unionwelder598]

Thanks for the to the point and informational video as always. What's your thoughts on using expando on threaded pipe?

[@ambermendoza11]

Thanks for more great info!

[@sueannjefferds9247]

Hello Roger, I'm a new subscriber. I'm enjoying your videos. I looked at your past uploads to see if you had any regarding slope/pitch of waste lines. I didn't see any. I run into several situations in homes that aren't even that old in which the waste lines have little to no pitch. Perhaps you could make a video on how important slope/pitch is. Also, roughing out locations for fixtures. I've seen rough plumbing torn out in order to redo the plumbing to accommodate certain fixtures. Builders are notorious for not submitting fixture specifications to the plumbing contractor and in the end the builder has to pay to adjust rough plumbing and the drywall contractor to fix the wall. Anyway, just some content recommendations. Looking forward to watching more of your vids.