I priced this with my eyes shut

[@Stigstigster]

Hi Tom. I'm a plumber too and I very rarely work on new build either. Even though I have been plumbing for nearly 20 years now, I went self employed at the start of this year. It's interesting and reassuring to see a great plumber like yourself having to deal with these old installations, doing your best and still massively improving the situation. I work on very similar things and some of them really make you think. Much respect to you. I watched a lot of your videos recently and I still learn something on most of them. All the best.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, I love my job, like you say it's all about overcoming problems and doing your best, it is hard sometimes, but I don't think I would change it for the world

[@itwillbenicewhenitsfinished]

Wonderful vids thank you. The only one with actual plumbing - brilliant, many are just talk, keep em coming.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, plenty more to come in the future hopefully

[@m0aze611]

Always impressed with your thoroughness and quality of work Tom.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching, I'm so pleased you enjoy my videos

[@dennisphoenix1]

I wouldn't have bothered moving all the pipes Tom . I would have studded the wall and fitted the shower wall direct to the studs . Saves moving pipes , making good the plaster and having to chop in the cold feed and cable to the electric shower

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Fair point mate, in the end I did the best job I could for the budget the client had, thanks for watching as always

[@andyfadian]

Cheers for this video Tom, I hope all goes well with the van 👏👏

[@davyright5478]

Many ways to skin a cat.

[@TheMark1840]

Love your videos because they arent full of pointless wittering and chat.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@samsavage723]

Jobs like these make you question why you bother sometimes! Cracking job as always! 😊

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You often think there must be an easier way of making a living, thanks for watching as always Sam

[@maxgrove1661]

Blooming excellent job Tom. Looked a nightmare at the start but as you always say. You'll fix it.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@tonymurff5234]

Nice Shower install Tom, Looks very well, Good video 👍👍🤜

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Tony, it turned out well in the end, there was a point in the job where I wish I hadn't took it on

[@kevinbenstock8116]

Hi Tom great video as usual, great to see you film things when they go wrong as well, as you said this is real world plumbing, not everything goes smoothly, keep those videos coming mate im always learning from you.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Kevin, I like to show things how they are, some jobs go better than others but that's just how life on the tools is

[@CommercialGasEngineerVideos]

Totally agree. It's good to show the hiccups as a youtuber rather than always painting a pretty picture. I have to remind myself. Although some viewers do believe that youtubers are perfect. Good to remember that they are just humans when giving feedback and to cut them some slack. Although Tom is moving into inhumane territory. If he continues worried how good he will be in 10 years.

[@diddywright6165]

Good content as per Tom, feeling your pain over fitting shower wall and the weather conditions, I purchased a 3m x 3m pop up gazebo which is a great help on wet days👍🏻

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I do need to get some sort of gazebo, it's always make life difficult when the weather is bad, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

[@Charles61284]

Well done Tom definitely a good job mate it’s certainly not higilty pigilty 😂 nice to watch a craftsman at work.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks as always Charles, have a great weekend mate 👍

[@rm-mastering]

Great video Tom, thanks

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate 👍

[@pb9926]

Good job Tom 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching as always mate

[@peterdawson5115]

Tidy result Tom, difficult when you unearth stuff like that under baths , but it looked good when you got it done, hope alls well. Take care 🚽👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, the customer was really pleased with the result, it looked so much better than it did before

[@bestversionfitness8361]

Thanks for filming Tom, I’ve been enjoying your videos 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, glad you enjoyed the video

[@davezeraschi7936]

Some jobs just look worse before they get better nothing you can do about, it like you say good work fella 😊

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support Dave, some jobs are sent to try us

[@dmheatingplumbing9805]

Thick rubble sacks are great when cutting pipes under floors, and draining in general, can be removed after unlike a tub (spilling). Good for putting under drain offs to when they leak when hose is on. Have a good weekend

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That's a great tip to be fair mate, I often use them when cleaning magna cleans out on boilers when they are located in difficult places, have a great weekend mate 👍

[@jeromeroddy4931]

Well done Tom , that looked a bit of a mess before you started. Turned out nice !

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It did turn out well, the customer was very happy, thanks for watching as always

[@peterhaigh5764]

Great idea with the wet vac never thought of that👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It does get you out of a few sticky situations, thanks for watching mate

[@paulburton1183]

Why did you not drop the heating pipework under the floor was it not 3/4 or 22mm copper hust done from where you put the comp elbows

[@stevenparvin6746]

Top work as usual mate

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching Steven

[@CommercialGasEngineerVideos]

Don't do it Tom, you got to open your eyes. Well whatever price it is at least its a video opportunity. I had a job I wasn't paid for and it turned out to be one of my most popular videos.

[@laghribi_abdalkhder8792]

Great job, brother.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate 👍

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

Glad to see you using old school copper pipe however was there any reason for copper as opposed to plastic push/fit . Not a big fan of the latter myself

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's just my personal preference, it looks better and should last longer, thanks for watching

[@keithbrueton]

1970s Stainless steel pipe is a nightmare mate great video as usual

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Keith

[@stevewilliams1122]

Is there no issue with dissimilar metals using stainless and copper? Corrosion?

[@chrisholt2474]

Hi Tom, a great and very enjoyable film there. You made a fantastic job of that in the end, I know sometimes it can be hard going. Especially when you discover unexpected pipe work. Looks a great job, I hope the customer was happy. Have a good weekend and take care mate. 🍻👍👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, the customer was very happy, I should have looked a bit more closely at the job to be fair, sometimes plumbing can catch you out

[@FrankieBoy-wn6qt]

What did you sit that shower tray on Tom….film was cut ….was it a resin tray ….

[@Questionablethings]

Brilliant video showing as you say the real world plumbing. Well done, great job. I am looking at using mermaid boarding on my shower, next time you use it could you show how you install it, ta very much.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

No worries mate, I can defiantly do that, thanks for watching as always

[@gavinwallbank7570]

Another great video

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Gavin

[@peterhaigh5764]

Got to say lovely neat job!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks as always Peter

[@AlexRocks24-7]

First class 👌👏

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks as always Alex, have a great weekend mate

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

I used to work with pal fitting new bathroom/ shower / wc/ cloak room etc. I was ok when I was younger but there is no way I want to do all the dirty , smelly, cramped work any more.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's a tough job, I honestly enjoy it though, whether I will still be like that in a few years though we will have to wait and see

[@MegaShan001]

Nightmare job Tom, as always you come good Cheers pal 👍🏻

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Shaun 👍

[@dvdallison]

As always, another great vid mate. I know the weather was against you, but another time I would be really interested in how you go about fitting the mermaid board. 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, I will defiantly make sure I film the next lot I do, I'm sorry I couldn't film this one

[@shaneshankly4518]

Great job Tom 👏 can't believe so many believe classic seal isn't needed ?

[@Plumbingbob]

It’s always a pain when you find a load of hidden shite. Does my head in that. I use a classi seal as well, it’s pricey stuff but worth it in my opinion.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It is good stuff, I don't use it on every job but it does give a little extra security, thanks for watching as always

[@47thfraz]

would it not have been best to just whip up the floorboards and drop the pipes under the floor and bring them back up at the basin? will be a nightmare if that compression leaks in the future under the shower trap

[@tombur4132]

Great video tom

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Tom

[@PaulSmith-pn8hi]

Lovely job mate

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support Paul, have a great Easter weekend

[@peterbeck493]

Hi Tom. Great vid as usual . I have never come across stainless pipe yet, it looks a pig. I'm sure you can get press fittings for that just trying to get the gun in there.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching as always mate, I've never tried pressing onto the old stainless before, I did compare the wall thickness of the pipe with modern press stainless and the older stuff is a thicker wall, or at least the piece I had was, I was unsure if the fitting would crimp on properly, I guess if compression work ok then there's no reason it shouldn't work, I just tend to try and stickyo what I know as if you try stuff in a customers house it can come back and bite

[@peterbeck493]

@@PlumbLikeTom I had wendesbury tube lately that moved in press fittings bit worrying have you had this trouble mate? Stainless should be ok doesn't usually rot away.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

@@peterbeck493 Some of the pipe has been poor recently, I know it sounds weird but I bought some from plumb Centre and it wasn't very round, when you spin it fast in the milwaukee cutter you can really feel the ridge on your hand, I tend to buy lawton tube where possible

[@peterbeck493]

@@PlumbLikeTom Same here mate Lawton tube is much better doesn't move at all on press. Got the other stuff from City Plumbing. Wall thickness gone downhill and outside diameter.

[@stephenedwards9872]

What a brilliant job

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate

[@train4905]

Exellent job sir

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, it is greatly appreciated 👍

[@keithcowan1614]

glad ive got a joiner that fits the shower panels and pipe boxing .. not got enough time for that shit!! Plumbing One of the most rewarding jobs but sometimes it just beyond bad. excellent vid again tom

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, I do normally get the joiners to do it, they are really busy at the minuite though so I thought I would do this one myself

[@davehunter6920]

nice job Tom!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Dave

[@thomascoyne157]

Very nice work,👍👍👍👍☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, it is greatly appreciated 👍

[@MagicDoughnut]

How is that shower leg sitting on the floor supporting the tray with all that pipework in the way?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

The base of the leg went underneath the pipework and the rod went in-between, I was lucky in the fact that this shower tray came with the 12mm rods that screwed into the base rather than the ones that stick on, they tend to be a lot wider, thanks for watching mate 👍

[@stephendavies925]

Most plumbing videos I see seem to be plumbers working on new builds or newer properties, I work under the same conditions as Tom older properties where there is a surprise around every corner

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It does make the job interesting though, I think I would rather do these jobs than new build stuff

[@silastetley9643]

Thoughts on getting a striker ignition thing. Pezo's just don't last long.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That gas lamp has never lit properly, I took it back and they repaired it but it still don't work, I think I will buy a different brand next time, thanks for watching mate

[@silastetley9643]

​​@@PlumbLikeTom That repair wouldn't be worth it, as nothing is built to last like days of old, all is made to throw away to get you to buy again. Any brand head is like 40 throw, over a career say you buy 5... If the safety switch and gas valve are sound, external striker to me makes sense, as it likely to happen on other brands to given time.

[@EMEL-hr4ut]

All that in a day. Well done

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@mattygeepph4115]

Top work bud good job you ain't fitting a wet Dec waste looks a proper nightmare on this one 😎👍😎👍😎👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It was a bit of a nightmare at the start, it turned out well in the end though, thanks for watching as always 👍

[@Roverturbo]

Would if not of been possible to rip along the floor and put the pipes underneath?

[@glynstorer3269]

Looks like the waste fitting has been leaking out for yonks

[@johnwarwick4105]

Not a plumber but done a fair bit of plumbing, never seen stainless pipe before. Didn’t think you would be able to solder stainless but there looks to be a soldered joint there, looks a nightmare of a job

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I think you had to tin the pipe first, then flux it, then solder it, it was used when there was a copper shortage in the 70s, there was a pipe called polyorc used as well on some jobs, luckily most of that has gone now but I have a couple of videos of me fixing it, thanks for watching 👍

[@nicodavies1437]

Hi Tom, love the videos mate. Just a quick one I've been out my time for around 2 years now and I'm looking to get some weekend work. Is there any websites you'd recommend to advertise my business. Cheers, Nico 👍🏻

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's a tough one mate, it's all about trying to get your name out there, I personally have never used websites like check a trade, but I know some people do and it does feed them a bit of work, if I was starting again tomorrow, I would defiantly be on the local facebook groups showing pictures of my work, at the end of the day that's free and potentially everyone who sees that is a customer. I wish you the best of luck, you certainly won't be short of work once you get going

[@martinwright7093]

Good job Tom. Is soldering the stainless pipe an option? I've never tried it myself but it looks like someone soldered it successfully in the past.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I think you can do it but it requires tinning the pipe first, it's not something I've tried before, my old mate used to do it, thanks for watching mate

[@davidkneale7455]

We used to solder stainless pipe using "Bakers" flux. Horrible job!

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

Tinning is not difficult or tricky but the one area that in my opinion is critical is keeping the joint clean. I always use meths to degrease etc prior to flux. Bring pipe gently to appropriate heat and just stroke solder stick and it will melt .

[@dannywilkins887]

Nice work Tom, what do you use to cut the mermaid boards?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate 👍, have a great weekend

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I use a circular saw to cut the boards, cut from the back, sorry I didn't read the question properly

[@liamjenkins82]

What's the grey paste you use with your compression fittings? Boilermaker welder not a plumber here!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Hi mate, it's jet blue plus, mine looks a bit qrey probably because of my mucky hands but its normally mire white in colour, it just helps prevent small weeps on compression fittings, thanks for watching 👍

[@liamjenkins82]

@@PlumbLikeTom thanks mate

[@paulthompson5416]

to be fair you really turned that job around Tom! looked well in the end. as for the triton shower top blanks, I fitted a shower over bath on Tuesday and because the tiles were quite a lumpy texture I decided to do a horseshoe of silicone up and over the shower. Well 🤬 it was at this moment I discovered id got carried away with mounting the shower and forgot the said blanks f##ksake I know its not a big deal but id just sealed up one side 😂😂 bloody raging with myself but hey ho nobody's perfect

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I always forget to put them blanks in, they should come fitted and then removed if needed by the installer, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

[@heath-cj6jp]

Looks good mate 👍🏻🚿 How did the legs clear that pipe work?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

The rod went in between the pipes and the leg was flat so I could screw it to the floor, I did measure to make sure everything would fit, it wouldn't be the first time I've made a mistake, thanks for watching mate

[@normanboyes4983]

Wow Tom - that was a bit of a bugger.😳Stainless🙄 End result looks good.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It turned out well to be honest, thanks for watching as always Norman

[@RichardSaether]

Hi Tom, how long did that shower take, just one day as it looked like..?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It took 2 days mate, I got the tray and the boards in on day 1, on day 2 I did the shower screen, changed the vented cylinder to a small unvented one, and helped the electrician run his cable in for the fuse board change

[@RichardSaether]

@@PlumbLikeTom I have just started (2 years ago) my own plumbing company after leaving a job i did for 24 years. I feel like things take me too long but it’s starting to ease a bit now. Any tips on how to speed up without compromising quality..? I realise experience is a massive thing…

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Speed only comes with experience, when I first started I worked crazy hours, I used to sleep in the van or on the floors of the job, it was character building but I got very fast at putting heating systems and first fix plumbing in, you find little ways of speeding up and it all comes with time, never compromise quality as will come back on bite you, being organised and knowing what fittings you need for a job will help massively, some jobs will go well and some are just difficult, its all part of being on the tools, nowhere to hide when it all goes wrong but when it goes right a very rewarding and satisfying job

[@RichardSaether]

@@PlumbLikeTom I agree, came across something similar to your job this week. 22mm pipe running rear side of bath which was coming out to be replaced so not too bad. Whole house cold Main was piped in polyyorc, wish I knew before, getting there now though. Thanks for your replies, vids are class mate 👍🏻

[@CommercialGasEngineerVideos]

I was never fast at installing anything. By the time I got used to doing something never did it for months. Repairs and servicing I'm quick 😊.

[@riptiz]

The original plumber must have got a deal on st/steel pipe

[@FranzKuster]

i also have fatmax boxes,them are nice and lost so long i always put extra costs,iff i remodel bathtub to shower,because u never now what u find

[@PlumbLikeTom]

The boxes are great mate, like you say always put a bit on your price to cover unforeseen stuff, these things baoance themselves out if you do a few jobs, have a great weekend mate 👍

[@FranzKuster]

@@PlumbLikeTom exactly

[@MrKonquer]

Just had the exact same thing on my bathroom job Tom, didn’t check under the bath and the heating pipes came up the wall under the bath in 22mm stainless and into a bedroom because the bathroom was a step down off a half landing, lucky I use press aswell as solder wasn’t a big deal for myself I just pressed copper onto it but it’s now a thing I’ll always look out for 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It can catch you out, I've been to a few jobs now where the old stainless has been painted, it's nearly impossible to tell the difference until you try and cut it, luckily this one went ok, thanks for watching mate

[@KG-ic1zf]

Compressions like that underneath something you’ll never be able to access. Deffo slap some liquid loctite. That shit never ever leaks

[@PlumbLikeTom]

To be honest jet blue does a pretty good job, worst case scenario you could access them from the other side of the stud wall, thanks for watching mate

[@jordan8168]

that 15mm that your saying is stainless is more than likely just chrome plated copper, no way stainless would get used in domestic it rarely gets used in commercial only in hospitals or gas lines even then copper is used due to the price of stainless

[@LabRat6619]

Plumbing is never simple and getting paid is one of the toughest parts today.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It can be tough sometimes, luckily I normally get paid, it can take a while but the money normally arrives, thanks for watching

[@LabRat6619]

@@PlumbLikeTom some people never pay and will site your work as substandard to get in the position. They will lie and lie to avoid payment. Give it time buddy.

[@mendyourhome]

Terms and conditions. I have that built in that if anything is uncovered it's not covered by the quote. Q

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Fair point mate, lot's of plumbing is hidden especially on bathrooms so I can see why you do quote like that, this probably was there to be seen if I had looked at bit harder, the job turned out well in the end though

[@colintownsend5024]

👍👏👏👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate

[@Camerasdontlie]

Would it not have been better to cut the floor boards and run the pipe under the floor a multi tool would have made short work of cutting those boards. Just a thought

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Wayne

[@Heatking]

Asif they was under there 🤦🏽‍♂️ that’s like my luck mate 😂

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Tell me about it mate, I should look at jobs more carefully, thanks for watching as always

[@SuperWayneyb]

Sooner or later that stainless always ends up like a flute 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤘😎🤘🙏

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Ideally it would all be ripped out but it would be a costly job in this place, it's probably still better than the old Yorkshire thin wall copper

[@SuperWayneyb]

@@PlumbLikeTom 🤘😎🤘

[@bikerjon153]

Just checking your OK mate. Missing your normal footage as always.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, I've just been a bit under pressure this week and have been flying around quite a few different jobs, I worked the weekend and this is when I normally edit the Monday video. I've also needed to sit down and work on some prices for some bigger jobs at night so not had a lot of time for making videos, there will be one this Friday though which hopefully should be an interesting one.

[@GasmanChris5705]

Great vid again mate 👍 much prefer gas to water, much more civilised 👍😂

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching mate, I do enjoy plumbing but jobs like these can be problematic, I often wonder if I could make more money just servicing boilers but I think I would get bored

[@GasmanChris5705]

@@PlumbLikeTom Keep doing what you’re doing mate your vids keep me sane 👍😂🍺🍺

[@JohnMachin-pr5xw]

Tom to save you time and money press the stainless!!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I didn't know you could press the old stuff until recently, it would have been better, thanks for watching

[@ivorleak8823]

Watched another of your clips and you say you don't swear, changed your mind yet?

[@llamedosr7843]

Do you mind if I ask how old you are? You have the knowledge of a man with 30 years experience.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, I am 30

[@llamedosr7843]

Ball ache. I get a lot of that

[@llamedosr7843]

Yet to encounter stainless steel though. Was it used because of a copper shortage or have I been misled?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You are correct, it was used in the 70s when there was a shortage, there were a few other pipes they used like polyorc, it was terrible stuff but you still see it on some commercial sites, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

[@neilwharton720]

Good job that Tom, as far as silicone on the outside it’s a bit late if the water is getting through from the inside where it’s supposed to stay.🤫😳

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I seal the outside bottom edge of the profiles, you shouldn't really seal the inside of the profiles as water can become trapped inside, thanks for watching mate 👍

[@pauldeal68]

Plumbers charge ridiculous money for a bathroom refit...done mine myself no issues no leaks ..simple

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I think we are getting to a stage where some people are to scared to do stuff themselves, I fully respect people who are keen to get stuck in and do projects, it good to learn new skills and at the same time save money, plumbers are expensive because it's an expensive trade to be in, my insurance alone is a scary amount of money, there's a lot of stuff that sometimes the general public don't see when it comes to costs of running a business, thanks for watching

[@yourrightimsooosorry884]

All pipes should have been dropped below the floor, including the waste, very DIY finish to an expensive refurbishment!!!🖖😁

[@PlumbLikeTom]

The waste pipe couldn't be lowered as it entered the flat below and was boxed in with asbestos, every customer has a budget and I only to work to the specification that the client wants, to lower the waste pipe would have been a very costly job and would have opened up another can of worms, in the end I did my best with the job and that's all I can ever do

[@yourrightimsooosorry884]

@@PlumbLikeTom renew the waste completely to the outside, one hole throw the wall and the pipe will be continuous from outside to trap with a excellent fall and no joints to ever leak, it's the pro's way!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

@@yourrightimsooosorry884 The stack was internal and the building was listed so no pipes on the outside unfortunately, I was stuck between a rock and a hard place on this one, like i said I did my best, if you look at my other videos you will see it's the first one I have ever put on a riser kit, normally I can get over things but this job I couldn't, I appreciate the feedback though and I always try and improve

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👊🏾👊🏾Excuse me plumber what's going on here 🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿🛀🛀🛀 i'd like to 👀👀 you do more pressing Tom 💪💪

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Paul, have a great weekend

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

@@PlumbLikeTom you too Tom and press don't stress m8

[@truefalse207]

Are you self employed or work for a company?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I work for my families construction company