How to replace drain pipe with new PVC

Replacing a 1.5" insanely clogged drain pipe with a new run of PVC

[@mm-tc3kt]

Dude, encouraging optimism. Why shell out $500 or more if it's that simple. The beauty of pvc is the dry fit ability: no need to commit till you know it's right. Thanks for the "no big deal, give it a shot" approach.

[@brandonhakulin8127]

Thanks a bunch Alex for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@novanut1964]

i saw the pressure pvc 45's right away, i have never installed a. cleanout pointing down, it will catch debris instead of flushing on down the sewer

[@novanut1964]

should have used a tee and auto vent under the cabinet

[@Tates206]

Or used a wye instead of the tee

[@richclaspill3045]

REALLY WANTED TO SEE excatly WHAT GOES INTI THE CAST IRON "BOTH SIDESOF THAT FITTING "

[@LeifOfWilsonCreek]

First, hat off for trying. However, you'd be better served by finding other videos that show "best practice" approaches, because those practices come from hard-earned lessons from mistakes of the past. Nobody was born knowing that cleanouts shouldn't point down, but someone found that it doesn't work, and put it in the code book. Lots of comments here from people that think DIY is bad and professionals are elite. You don't need to be a professional if you do the job like a professional. However, professionals are taught the wisdom learned from experience of others, so you need to find that wisdom if you're going to do the job.

[@TonySmith-j6q]

Well said

[@MrAnonymous31337]

I was wondering about that clean-out.. I was thinking the clean-out was going to get super clogged by little-g a.k.a gravity..that clean-out just might work on the moon though..any takers?

[@jacksplumbingvideos7147]

2:45 I encourage you to do it the way I’m doing it. No DONT listen to him

The clean out is definitely wrong bro

[@jd.garcia7555]

Dude what the hell are u doing. People dont listen to this guy. Never use pressure fittings for drain lines

[@kennethsimms5227]

😂😂😂😂

[@rogerrabbit616]

How to tell the difference?

[@rogerrabbit616]

What are pressure pvc pipes for?

[@randallriggs2159]

Nice repair ,but you should have used schedule40 drainage fittings.

[@Wally-pu2hh]

I don't see the link about the primer

[@rw501]

My gosh buddy. Did you watch this video before you uploaded it? You need to change the title to something like : How to fuck up some plumbing!

[@Furrdaddy336]

Yeah I noticed this right away. This guy put this clean out upside down if it's not his house, the person that he did it for will be upset

[@jacksplumbingvideos7147]

The whole primer makes the joint weaker is a lie

[@johnnyrodriguez2774]

I hope everyone watching this video understands you can't use a pipe auger/snake to clear a clogged line with pressure fittings. There's specific type of fittings Designed for sewer wastewater, Also known as DWV ( drain, waste & vent ) I'm more than positive all that stuff he said,was so easy and just slapped together caused more issues and was cut out and reinstalld buy a license professional. Plumbers fallow a cod book for a reason. Its there job to help protect the health of the nation.

[@vinnymac14]

LMAO. protect the health of the nation btw. what a load of shat

[@patrickbarry2352]

I don't know if you still monitor this, do you need the pipe to come down then back up, then to the main drain pipe?

[@patrickbarry2352]

Or can I come down from the tub, then forty five to the main drain?

[@fh2832]

This hurts my eyes

[@luisvisalden7264]

You inspired me to do my own repair vs spending $500-800

[@RSGOW2]

Peoplecommenting about the clean out when virtually everything he did was wrong. Using Pressure fittings for drain waste and vent, using clear cpvc cement for pvc, and the joke about not using primer making the bond stronger. It’s a chemical weld, no primer that weld doesn’t penetrate deep enough.. people like this installer should have no right whatsoever to perform this kind of work on an unknowing homeowners home. It’s almost comparable to plumbing in a 3rd world country. Lifespan of this omega-rig ~ 4-6 months depending on usage.

[@HG-bs3en]

Just fyi, 3rd world has nothing to od with the quality of the country or the people working/living in those countries. 3rd world is entirely just a category that a country is put into in terms of it's trade agreements with countries such as USA. For instance, Colombia is considered a 3rd world country, and Colombia has a better infrastructure, and more quality workers/tradesmen than say a 1st world country such as New Zealand. The 3rd world thing is entirely a political stigma, and has nothing to do with quality of life in those countries.

[@drivewayhero]

Relax dude, I am sure if you ask him, still doing just fine

[@atomicorang]

At least you're in a basement. Oklahoma I guess never believed in basements.. every old house has crawl space so this sucks for a 60 yr old .

[@cadillaczane]

Terrible job lol. Clean out is all wrong. Looks like you used pressure fittings. And the primer softens the pipe to create a solvent weld. I prefer cleaner . But you need to use something but what do I know I'm just an actual plumber

[@anthonyberglas6318]

So, how about providing some information rather than just telling us how smart you are? Like how to do it correctly. The guy producing the video was trying to be helpful. You are not.

[@JacobSmith-mw2hl]

Also, very important to slap a level on the fittings as you’re glueing it, how In the world are you supposed to know if it has proper fall if you don’t, fall isn’t something you can just eyeball

[@connectedlocally1868]

Pressure fittings is used for water? So why not use on drainage? If the slope is right, whats the problem? The other fittings just have a slight curve so it drains easier, correct me if I'm wrong, but they are both made out of PVC. Clean out is wrong, but only needs to be flipped up so it doesn't puddle. Sorry I'm just really trying to make sense of why everyone is hating. What Im getting is wrong material used, but other than that it still works not a top notch job, but it works. I'd be curious to know how it is to date*.

[@genepapaleo9284]

You are going to have standing water in that drain

[@braindamage396]

Interesting video. A lot of mistakes made, but still interesting. 🤔

[@storminthewoods]

Awesome gotta do job like this today for my mom total cob job the last guy did

[@gyver471]

This why plumbers cost so much🤣🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Tates206]

I understand the clean out; but why down vertically ? the doodoo gonna start collecting like that should’ve done it with a wye

[@trevorbraun2574]

I don't know much about plumbing, but I don't think this is the right way to approach this... it feels like that cleanout being the low point is just asking for a clog or leak. Probably could have used a Y in the same spot, rotated 90 degrees so the empty plug is level with or slightly above the main line. Easier to snake too than trying to make that hard turn.

[@dwarftoad]

Maybe without the primer it would leak if under pressure? I'd worry that that your cleanout going straight down would catch a lot of stuff that would otherwise go down the main drain, I would have put it horizontal or use a backwards Y that would let you put a snake down the pipe.

[@suringe]

Thats what i seen...he tried..but he is gonna have hell snaking that drain.that snake is gonna go straight down.unless he snake it through the clean out..and thats gonna suck cuz your gonna push the clog back towards the sink

[@juniormint3136]

Maybe it clogged cuz it has a short radius 90. Its like a dumb apprentice blaming his tools.

[@RazorBucks]

Was that romex hot? It looked like you were cutting into it before you moved it.

[@ezdoesit8665]

Yellow electrical wiring! Lmao!

[@chandlerdempsey8412]

Terrible decision facing the clean out down.

[@condor5635]

Terrible clean out - which probably drips continuously. No attempt at checking proper slope. Winging it all the way through. Half ass is what comes to mind. To each his own

[@Dominicarjune]

I prefer metal for pipe materials because plastic is toxic for the environment and manufacturing it can still be replace of the original type 1-1/2 they still make galvanized pipes that size

[@neilwilliams8608]

When you put the first PVC attachment on(the PVC female adapter), what kind of sealant did you use? I heard that gas Teflon tape will seal better than the white Teflon tape!? Is this true? Awesome video, Alex. your video sure helped me out a whole lot.

[@AntonioGarcia-h6r]

Who said your plumber

[@dannypayton7956]

Wtf are you doing?!

[@carlosbarbosa9918]

Clean out upside down wtf...

[@dean3583]

It wasn't a clean out as he said, it was to catch hair and debris. Not a bad idea.

[@jacksplumbingvideos7147]

@@dean3583 it is a dumb idea because it is not code approved.

[@evenflow3256]

Where's your vent son?

[@puto71379]

It's a 1.5" trap and the fixture is within 6' of the vent stack. Doesn't need it's own vent. Every other thing about it is wrong though

[@MidwestMotoRider]

Yea, I would be breaking out the tape measure and it would have taken me longer but now its the way it should have been to start with. I did not even know they made a primer, probably just extra stuff they sell to make more money. Anyway it looks much better than it did with the old pipe that is for sure.

[@jacksplumbingvideos7147]

Midwestmotorider midwestmotorider midwestmotorider the guy that is making the video is Doing it all wrong primer is critical to make a good joint it’s not extra.

[@jacksplumbingvideos7147]

Use a tape measure.

[@megabluex1]

Don't do it the way hes doing it. Use primer to bond the pvc. Smh the more you know. Everyone is an expert becaue a article told then so. Prob only read the headline too.

[@FordExplorer420]

Clean out is all wrong lol

[@e1casper]

Give it a few months til it clogs solid and your doing again should of called a plumber

[@youtubeaholic2154]

Not good my dude, nice try but way off. You need to use actual DWV fittings and put a clean out with a y and 1/8 bend.

[@MrMain65]

I see dodo

[@donaldvroman5428]

Thank You

[@colemckenzie1657]

Don't do this to your home. There is no part of this repair that meets any code. When he sells the house the home inspector will make him replace it all. Used the wrong fittings, no primer (it's important), improper clean out, and no vent. This is why you should hire a trained and licensed plumber.

[@drivewayhero]

Inspector will not make him replace it lol

[@petermiller819]

I cant tell you that I have been looking for a home for some time and sellers own the market. Everything is as is and best offer in 24 hrs etc etc. I have seen some messed up plumbing. Its scary.

[@ruthrodriguez4941]

Eyeballing it lol

[@ترانهحخذا]

Thanks for sharing this video.

[@Wally-pu2hh]

Exact problem I have !!