Air Admittance Valves

[@tomtrahan8485]

I appreciate the time you took to explain the Air admittance check valves. More importantly, it clearly demonstrates the legacy of continued overreach by bureaucratic or preferential regulations. People who develop these regulations do so to align their careers or to justify their existence. Which naturally leads to volumes and volumes of regs stacking up decade upon decade. One day, a new breed of authors will realize that they can make history by reviewing and deleting the outdated regs.

[@mattpomeroy2540]

He's in Minnesota. You can thank democrat voting labor unions for the regs. Gatekeepers to prevent private entrepreneurship. All unions and HOA's suck donkey balls and are anti capitalists

[@LuminairPrime]

Telling a home inspector that you know better than the building code is a really special kind of special.

[@semaronick]

Your bloopers - I had tears in my eyes from laughing. I can SO relate. By the way, excellent home experiments on the AAVs. You convinced me they’d be ok to use in a new garage deep sink I’m installing. Thanks.

[@edwardhynes4882]

Your comment made me watch the bloopers I'm dying

[@Lexcano]

I realize that I'm 3 years late to this video, TOP 3 of the most informative videos I've seen about plumbing.

[@jpetersonafr]

Glad I stayed for the bloopers!

[@KnightChivalry]

me too! oh man hysterical

[@chuckcapage6238]

No doubt. I was on my deck watching and cracking up so loud the neighbors came out. Loved it! Oh.....very informative video as well. Heading out now to purchase one!!

[@curtismcclure5489]

Yy see do dee dee by

[@erlegree]

I just purchased an old remodeled house in north carolina, and every drain has one of these valves. I've never seen them before. Thank you for the great info and tests.

[@lopezredone]

I love this video. The bloopers at the end are a must-see. Very informative video. It answered my question about cheater vents.

[@angelachouinard4581]

Your honesty in including the bloopers got you a subscriber! You answered a bunch of questions I had, made me laugh and cured my headache. It was the least I could do in return.

[@Vanbulance89]

This video should have a million views, excellent information and you, sir, have a real sense of humor for the bloopers! My wife thinks I'm crazy and I about choked laughing! Thank you.

[@bryans5150]

Thanks for spending the time and money to provide this content. I've been using these for years. Some inspectors approve and some don't. Gotta love the inspection process!

[@natep1661]

Those bloopers were great. Alot of KZbinrs would never show that stuff. Good laugh. Thank you.

[@chowsman1]

Love the bloopers! Lucky you did not loose an eye. Excellent video and thanks for doing all the tests. Feel much more comfortable installing one of these now.

[@tinyhousediybuild3599]

Loved the Bloopers. This should go viral. Thanks for sharing. Had no idea AAV were needed.

[@theupsideofdownsizing]

Greatest bloopers ever! Thanks for being a good sport and sharing those with us!

[@nilocxoc3488]

Thank for you time and effort and your strength of ego to share your bloopers BRILLIANT TRULY BRILLIANT. THANKS AGAIN

[@frozenfowler]

The ending outtakes killed me!! Informative and funny. Thanks for taking the time to test and explain =D

[@toleeteam]

That was hilarious!!! Thanks for alleviating my skepticism on using an AAV.

[@sandysue202]

Lol, lol, lol 😂 That was a good video explaining the air admittance valve, and the bloopers at the end were great! I needed that laugh, and I am glad that you included them and that you weren't hurt!! I need to install one of these under my sink because when the washer water drains, there is a mighty gurgle in the kitchen sink! I will clean it out well first because I think there is probably a partial clog, too. I'm a 72 year old widow who always worked at office jobs but with the help of several KZbin videos, I think I can do this!! We shall soon find out.😊

[@RickTashma]

So appreciative for the informative demos, Reuben. Appreciative also that you didn't tear, spindle, or mutilate yourself along the way! Stand up comedy is evidently in your future. Cheers!

[@ncooty]

Exactly what I was for, especially the clog test with head pressure to simulate the vent below the sink brim. Perfect.

[@kevansmith3541]

I have a sewage smell under my sink i'm chasing. I'm hoping a failed admittance valve is the culprit. Thanks for the video

[@anthony4acre]

Its a mechanical device with a type of valve & spring regardless it can fail. I don't want sewer smells in my house ever. I'll go for the standard vent that passes through the roofing to outside. Nice video & its good to see new products.

[@mtnbikehead]

OMFG, glad you were not hurt. Those outtakes were hysterical. Thanks for the vid. I was going to create a new vertical vent for a sink in the basement, but now I know, I don't have to.

[@a7xalm]

Omg!! I absolutely LOVE that you included the mishaps. 😆 I don't feel like I'm the only one now! That was great! I lol'd for real.

[@Xanthegreat4]

Your knowledge is much appreciated, even the unplanned and messy bits do help my understanding of that system, like.

[@Vera-xu3xw]

Good video thanks GREAT BLOOPERS 🤪 Now I'm going out to my garage to make an Air Cannon!

[@williamwisener6488]

The bloopers were absolutely hilarious! I could totally see that all happening to me! 😆

[@sarahrichholt5907]

I’m a female and I had to see if these air admittance valves work because I’m installing one in my trailer home and this was the best video I’ve seen on KZbin all year long I don’t care what kind of video it was this plumbing video topped it hands-down you made this awesome and thanks for the bloopers at the end!!!🤣

[@752brickie]

This is just exactly how it always goes out in the real world! There used to be a show on HGTV called Real Reno’s and they always showed the goof ups cause that is the way it really goes! Great video !

[@EagleMitch]

"Next week's episode will demonstrate how to patch a 3" hole in the drywall in your ceiling." after watching the blooper reel. Thanks for sharing!

[@LeonKeyser]

Thanks! (End was funny. Media creators should always try and include bloopers, I would say.)

[@dilligaf2386]

If they are fitted properly and in the right place they are a problem solver. Great video.

[@randysteinmeyer8298]

Thank you! I enjoyed your analysis and experiments and then had a wonderful laugh from the bloopers! Awesome!

[@debstar2005]

I am a building surveyor in the UK - we use them everywhere especially on high rise new build flats. When they fail or one has been fitted incorrectly you can tell because the resident complains of a strong sewage smell.

[@JoGahan]

debstar2005 I need your help. I live on the ground floor in a 5 storey block of flats and have the very problem you describe. can I contact you please. Thanks

[@ThePepperford]

Surely not for a standard House...I get it for flat s but not a House.

[@thomastr3]

Better than the last 10 movies I've watched, loved it!!!

[@jasoncy31]

You made me feel better about my plumber putting these in our new build. Plus the bloopers were priceless. "That was loud..." :) :) :)

[@Crazybird-3]

Thankyou for testing these and showing they work. I must say I enjoyed watching as your quite a handsome man !!! This made this test much more enjoyable to watch!!

[@fortunatedad7695]

I just recently replaced my AAV for my double compartment kitchen sink because it didn't seem to be getting enough air in the system to drain thus when draining a some what soapy sink full, I would get alot of soapy water backing up into the other sink. Some water is expected to back into the other sink but mine was more than it should. Then even after that when draining water down the sink I previously drained all that soapy water, suds would back into the opposing sink excessively. Initially I thought I had a partial blockage snaked the line but still had this issue. In the end I replaced the AAV (oately) read on the it that it was rated for 9 DFU'S (a kitchen sink is 1.5 DFU'S) The one I got from home Depot was rated for 160 on a branch and 24 on a stack. They seemed to have improved the design and made it larger. Now I do not have the issue of excessive suds backing up. Just wanted to pass this on if anyone else was having this issue and couldn't figure it out. These are designed to stay closed until a positive pressure is applied. Venting systems purpose are to "maintain atmospheric pressure" in a plumbing system. Thanks for the interesting video!

[@dubmob151]

That's one aspect I was actually looking to be compared between the different brands of AAVs. How much vacuum will the valves allow to develop before they open and allow venting to occur. This would determine their effectiveness as a vent, and kind of the opposite side of their ability to maintain a seal under positive pressure. In my case I want to make sure it doesn't allow a vacuum to develop because my sink drain isn't draining well due to the piping configuration, and correcting it would be too big a deal at this point, having to break open the wall behind cabinets. I wanted to see which one actually offered the least amount of restriction, with the positive pressure hold as the secondary function, even if that's normally the most important function. It would need to be tested with a manometer and a vacuum pump, to see how many inches of water it would develop with the valve installed.

[@csiebester]

Great info; I'm getting one. The bloopers have me in stitches. Wear your safety glasses kids.

[@davidpatterson5728]

I am a DIY and always trying to learn, great video. THANK YOU!!! I must admit today wasn't the best of days but the bloopers did put a smile on my face, for that I sincerely Thank you again..

[@chriskelly3678]

Very informative Im looking at adding an outside Slop sink and want minimal disturbance to my Stucco wall when i tap into the bathtub drain inside the wall. Extra precaution. Bloopers were Great!

[@curiosity-in-motion]

Didn’t find what I was looking for, but sure am glad I stayed for the bloopers!

[@boejamie]

Very informative, and you may have missed your calling as a comedy film director/actor!

[@kennethvogt9379]

An AAV is supposed to be installed above the flood line of whatever it is protecting. So that made your test when the AAV was below that sink full of water even more impressive.

[@mandyfister74]

Thanks so much!! We moved into a new to us home and all the drains go into the floor!! So it’s good to know these things are safe to use.

[@sunshineisfine2]

Super device. I am one that likes to see the nitty gritty, along with the smooth sailing. Obviously had the pressure set to high on your compressor in the bloopers lol.

[@say_goodnight7342]

Well obviously your nitty gritty is malfunctioning because an AAV is a sub par device. The only use it has in an old non vented house where the fixture keep sucking the traps dry. It does nothing to help draining.

[@say_goodnight7342]

@@1CornHolio they are used in most mobile homes because the state doesn't have any jurisdiction over them. Say, my state which is Kentucky has no jurisdiction over mobile homes and you do not require a permit to do plumbing work on one, except the water service and sewer

[@LilDirt12]

Thank you for sharing your bloopers!! Keeps us from making mistakes. Appreciate that. 👍

[@markhildebrand8748]

You did it! Made learning about Air Admittance Valves interesting and funny. Not an easy task.

[@ryanpeterson533]

I came here to learn about AAVs, didn't know there would be legitimate laughs at the end. Good video.

[@micaonyx5301]

Thanks so much for this video. I'm putting in a new bath, and shower where none previously existed and I have a slate roof I really didn't want to have my plumber cutting into so, you just put my mind at ease about using one of those units. Just wondering if they will need to be replaced once in a while and if so how often, thanks.

[@JoseJimenez-vw2cw]

Love the bloopers. Glad you didnt get hurt.

[@lindachador3008]

I never comment on videos but this was amazing 😆 I’ve been watching videos to teach myself how to plumb my bathroom and this was both educational and hilarious so thank you for the laughs!

[@dcnasoni]

Great info,outtakes were hilarious, pretty much me, anytime i attempt to do something! Thanks for the video!

[@charliekman]

This guy going to blow his face off at least he did not glue it all together and let it cure or it might have exploded on him. When he hooked it up to the compressor I was really caught off guard and caught a good laugh thanks man!

[@lewisklason3065]

Thank you for the video. Excellent info but truly loved the bloopers. Nice when you can laugh at yourself

[@E.IS.M.I.A.]

Thank you for taking the time to educate us on these products. THE BLOOPERS 😂

[@lancewilson3658]

Man I haven’t laughed this hard in a while thanks for the test I now have more confidence using these in my house. Also thanks for the side stitches

[@girosphere]

oh man these bloopers gave me a good laugh. love the tests and great video all around ahaha. cheers

[@OrionsAnvil]

Geez dude, the bloopers lol. When you took a hit off that thing was hilarious. I'm not supposed to be laughing this hard this at work.

[@OrionsAnvil]

and thanks for the info

[@corykeeler2655]

I just replaced one that was hidden under my sink. I thought they had it vented to the roof. After buying a 1200$ sewer snake to snake my vent and realizing it was blocked so bad even the auger wouldn't clear the vent, I found this aav hidden just beside the top of the sink. So the previous owner had installed one instead of fixing the vent for it. Bloopers were so funny, needed that.

[@jordonbeck1]

i started crying of laughter when he hooked the compressor up at 8:10

[@bill4123]

8:45 was waaaay better!!!

[@davidfarber7542]

Thanks for the video. I recently bought a house in TN and I have S traps under all my sinks since it was built before TN had building codes. I have vents pipes that terminate in my attic and occasional get sewer gases in my garage floor drain. Now I at least have a solution code or no code.

[@billr5907]

Excellent review and "edited" testing. Glad to know these things actually work well. That said, thoroughly enjoyed the bloopers....you need to meet my good friend "Stoopie" who helps me do all of my projects.

[@paypatay1]

Informative video. Thanks for the sewage leak test. That's what I have been looking for.

[@Mannievh]

Haha this was my informative and very entertaining!! Hahah thank you for including the ending. 10 psi is a lot of pressure.

[@nogaffin]

Bloopers.....the best. Great video. Thanks for not being a cheesy home inspector

[@donabyron1320]

I loved the information in the video, but literally was laughing so hard I cried during your bloopers! Thanks for sharing it all!!!

[@davejohnson3037]

Very informative and useful. Loved the out takes. Thanks a lot!!

[@NorthernCornerProductions]

😂😂😂that was hilarious. Anyone watching should stay until the end.

[@alangivens7983]

Great video, informative and the bloopers were great!

[@Becker12388]

Thanks for the information and the bloopers!

[@scotta2477]

Great video! Love the bloopers section. My video would've been 9:00 of bloopers and 0:26 of good footage. 🤣

[@RetroDawn]

Thanks so much for the bloopers! I was laughing out loud. You could have a viral video on your hands with this edited to have those in the main flow.

[@howardbeale4390]

Great video, and thanks so much for all the information you share. Your podcast is great! And thank you for the outtakes! Needed that laugh!

[@martinhoule9051]

That was fun to watch. Thanks for the bloopers

[@rgmyt9152]

Excellent demonstration! Just one concern, if sewage does back up as you demonstrated, but it's gunk and not clear water, I suppose the gunk would cause the AAV to fail in the future. And, have you thought about making a video on how to use an AAV with an air compressor as a home defense weapon??

[@darkangeltears]

Thank you so much for the video! Very insightful!

[@scotte2815]

good video! STAY for the bloopers at the end I am not a plumber but I do have these in my home (installed them myself) as I understand it there is one (1) concern about the reliability of these units, and that is that since these are mechanical valves they may become stuck open. This can lead to two (2) bad situations first situation: sewer gas venting into your house second situation: IF the vent is located BELOW the max water line height of the sink it's venting and IF there is blockage in the drain line and IF the AAV is stuck open then there is the possibility of waste water flowing out of the AAV. For this reason, when these are allowed by code, they are supposed to be installed six (6) inches above the highest water level of the associated fixture. I have had mine for nearly 30 years, they are not above associated fixtures (I did not know back then what I know now) I have had no problems what so ever from them.

[@danjabs4135]

My AAV is stuck open. That’s why I looked up this information. Can they be repaired or do I need to buy a new one? It smells like sewer in our kitchen and my wife ain’t happy about it.

[@johnpettitt]

​@@danjabs4135 Just replace it

[@slaffkas]

I passed inspection in MN with using the air admittance valve for a shower drain

[@tomtrahan8485]

Thank you. I appreciate you showing the out takes. That was funny. We've all done things like that before. LOL!

[@jamesveronick7179]

Great how to bud, you may have saved me from a torturous vent installation!👍

[@jjcastaldo4125]

Thank you so much. You answered my question about water backing up and gave me a bunch of laughs too.

[@kateselby8734]

Thank you for the info. Loved the bloopers!! 🤣🤣

[@michaelrs8010]

😄 liked the informative first part of the video, really loved the blooper stuff. 👍

[@paultetreault9458]

THANKS SO MUCH!!! You explain thing very well and the help is greatly appreciated

[@AXIOMrc17]

Fantastic finish! And great Info!

[@erikjurik3903]

Great video, even greater bloopers 👍😜🤓 great job 👍

[@777-Phil]

I appreciate your scientific method employment therein. Utmost blessings!

[@cdyoung976]

Interesting tests. I have used one of these valves before on an upstairs bathroom sink and it worked fine. With it being mounted below the sink level though your test makes me wonder if it would leak in that scenario (pipe clogged) if someone tried plunging the sink drain. Seems like that would get it to leak?

[@juniorbanuelos140]

Thanks for the video. Maybe this has been answered already. But let’s say you have a clogged drain and you use a plunger! Would the pumping of it cause the sewage to come out of the vent?

[@garrimic3]

Those valves are used in rv campers so that might be the reason you see them on the shelves in Minnesota. Though depending on the specific text of the building code certain homes built during a time frame could be allowed to use those valves.

[@BigBlueDog8]

Hit that wash tub with a plunger and do it like a frustrated home owner and don't be gentle. Let see if it leaks. OMG LMAO it blew up. LOL

[@ABM261-zi2gl]

Loved the bloopers Thanks for the video and adding the laughs at the end.

[@jlaudionut13]

The last part is the best! Ive watched this video 3 times just to watch this thing pop off!! Lol

[@barrillesmason919]

This is an older vid, and a great one, but I have to ask. If they seem to work horizontal or upside down why do we install them within 15 degrees of vertical and as high above the P trap as possible?

[@shaunbags2]

9:15 I know that look......FML.....great video mate, thanks!

[@1barticus]

Thanks everything I needed to know and more especially the blooper reel

[@markchidester6239]

This was fun with morning coffee. Almost had coffee coming out of my nose🤣🤣🤣 These things work great. I installed the two I have used above the level of the sink just in case of a backup and they leak. I did bury them in the wall however. I have no idea if that's legal or if the use of them in my area is legal. It's my house, so I don't care. I know it's safe and functional.

[@theresahoffman8408]

After having a vertical pipe 6" above the horizontal drain pipe, can you add an elbow and mount these valves horizontal?

[@kevinholland2775]

good info anf great bloopers. a real man can laugh at himself.

[@TerraFirmaX]

The bloopers were awesome