MY DAY WAS TERRIBLE!!! HOW WAS YOURS | Cloakroom transformation

Day in the life of a plumber. In todays video things go from bad to worse, we start the day with a broken down and end it with a schoolboy mistake. I show you how not to fit a cloakroom suite as I mess up.
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[@Charles61284]

Mate I feel for you what a day, those newer fords with the EcoBoost engines are nicknamed ecoboom 💥💥💥 for obvious reasons. Which engineer thought it was a good idea to immerse a timing belt in oil. Apparently it’s costing them hundreds of millions to fix, even when they redo the belts they leave the oil pump belt and that too is immersed in engine oil. Try to enjoy your weekend I know it will be hard. You’ll manage you always do.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Charles, the old chain driven one's went for miles, I know the newer ones are more eco but at what reliability cost, have a great weekend

[@harrisonruss99]

Fair play to you for showing that one Tom 🤦‍♂️ .

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You get the good and the bad on this channel mate, thanks for watching as always, have a great weekend

[@power-of-possibility]

If i make a mistske it tend to happen before or after a holiday or Christmas 😮

[@andrewoleary9704]

We’ve all had those days mate. When it rains it bloody pours ….

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It certainly does, thanks for watching as always Andrew, have a great weekend

[@stephenthompson1449]

Keep going tom, good times come with bad times but bad times doesn't last for ever mate

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support Stephen, these things are sent to try us, have a great weekend mate

[@jayhart8183]

Chin up pal my transit broke down last week aswell the gearbox went got a brand new replacement on Tuesday but I think the mercedes sprinters are better build quality in my opinion

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support Jay, I think the Mercs are good vans, have a great weekend mate

[@bikerjon153]

@@jayhart8183 I had a merc sprinter long wheel Base as a hire whilst my transit was being repaired last year. Apart from the length best van ever.

[@Pippy626]

The ford engines are crap especially the eco turbos

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, they certainly don't seem very good

[@Pippy626]

@@PlumbLikeTomyeah a lot of the ford engines got recalled in the USA for timing chain and turbo issues. Good luck and keep up the good work don’t beat you self up over a 20$ piece of wood

[@harrisonruss99]

All way through I was thinking I bet he’s piped hot up to toilet but then Ouch! Easy sort like you said great content as always .good luck with the van .my transit broke down this week 3 days off road but got it back yesterday only £1300 plus 3 days hire van 😣

[@PlumbLikeTom]

They are expensive, luckily mine is under warranty but it is a pain

[@metallitech]

Glad you enjoyed your holiday.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It was fantastic mate, thanks for watching as always, have a great weekend

[@bikerjon153]

Done that. myself over the years. Easily done mate. Only a piece of wood at end of day.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, if it's the worst I ever do J will be lucky, have a great weekend

[@SuperWayneyb]

Doesn’t help stressing over that bloody van 🙏

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Wayne, it took my mind off the job, I was so annoyed with myself, have a great weekend mate

[@chrisholt2474]

Hi Tom, yep got to admit I have made a similar mistake on more than one occasion, I’m sure we all do it and it never happens at a convenient time. Being without your van and all your tools and spare parts is always a nightmare and it’s impossible to get everything into the car. I feel your pain Tom, I have been there a good few times over the last 50 years or so but you will survive because we always do. Have a good weekend and I hope things improve for you next week, as always take care mate. 👍👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Chris, it's just not the same working from a car or spare van, my van is like home almost, its a bit of an organised mess but everything has a place and I have most thing, it certainly effects me when things aren't there, have a great weekend

[@ChagoiSteve]

For any warranty purchases, the warranty duration should be whatever it was at date of purchase! Ridiculous if manufacture changes the warranty lenght after you purchase. I feel a class action case brewing in your van manufacturers case.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That is indeed how it should be, it is a common issue and the fact the vans are off the road for so long is unacceptable really, there aren't many ford centres that repair so vans are sent miles away to be fixed, thanks for watching as always mate

[@chrisrixon1364]

great video Tom , doing almost the identical job next week , youve reminded me to double check my measurements before i cut anything 😀

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Chris, it's certainly a mistake I won't make again, have a great weekend

[@tomorichard]

Horrible been without your van. Never have anything it’s like loosing an arm

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It certainly makes the job a lot harder, it's just small stupid stuff you forget you need until you don't have it, thanks for watching mate

[@craigs66]

take care mate

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@sylvinolieno5361]

Show me a man who has never made a mistake and I'll show you one who has never made anything. Bit of license with Einstien's quote but it was my old uncles kind words when I'd made an arse of something that I was supposedly 'helping' him with. I heard it a lot...

[@truthseeker7794]

I don't think it's a problem going on holiday mate, I think the big mistake is coming back. I can see why so many people buy static caravans to get away every other weekend. Great job as usual and you didn't have any option other than cut that flush pipe right on the bend. I often wondered, when I did plumbing, was I bodging or being inventive and skilful, I'll take the latter. Yes when I switched from Ford to Volvo, the service fromVolvo was just on another level (especially the choice and quality of free snacks and hot and cold drinks in the service waiting area) but I foolishly switched to VW and the standard of service is not brilliant. Glad you enjoyed your holiday mate and make sure you have another one before it's due.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I wish I'd stayed on holiday now, to be honest I've always had ford vans and they have been pretty reliable, these newer ones though don't seem to be as reliable though, have a great weekend mate 👍

[@MrMGZT]

Hi Tom don’t beat yourself up mate we all have black days, glad to hear you had a good holiday, it’s good just to relax, I think I told you about my mate having his garage he will not touch Fords or Vauxhall vivaro vans any more, Fords the wet belt system is rubbish the belt slowly breaks down and can block the oil left pump before snapping leading other very expensive problems, I can’t believe Ford has not stopped using this system as it been around for years and the problems with it. The Vauxhall don’t have the wet belt system but have problems with injectors and other common problems, it’s cost my mate £££ he turns them away. The main dealers will try and get out of anything to their cost, the thing with the warranty at the time of you buying your vans should stand I believe it’s contractual at the time of buying so don’t let try to con you in some way. The school boy error we’ve all done it and guess what it will happen again as we are human and the best of us make these mistakes.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, we have a had a few wet belt issues and ford have argued every time, we had one van break down within a week of new and they still argued about not wanting to pay for a courtesy vehicle, all they offered was a taxi home, shocking really when you think about the money involved, have a great weekend mate

[@pb9926]

Glad you had a good holiday Tom and sorry about the van. I know a few that have had the same problem with them fords unfortunately. I felt your pain with that toilet cutting the back board, I've had a few moments over the years...some days try us all! 👍😎

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Pb, it was so annoyed with myself, have a great weekend

[@martinwright7093]

My Ford has the old Euro 5 duratorc engine. I’ve let the lease over-run because I don’t want one of the newer ones. Glad you enjoyed your break, making it an annual event might be going too far, maybe make it bi-annual, haha.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Martin, every two years is about right for a week off, have a great weekend mate 👍

[@peteryoung2026]

Hi Tom, those eco boost engines are nightmare built by peugeot apparently. I’m in similar situation what would your preferred van be?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as Peter, I liked my old original transit to be honest, it was a bit heavy on fuel but it pulled well and never really broke, have a great weekend

[@steve45678]

I feel your pain regarding the wet belt issue, how Ford decided to fit these belts in commercial vehicle, God only knows. Have a good weekend Tom.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Steve, it's super annoying especially as we rely on these vehicles to work and to pay the bills, have a great weekend

[@kevinisaac9139]

What a pain I’m afraid it’s a common problem they should have kept the pinto engine they are bomb proof had 5 transits great vans how big is your company is it yours or do you work for them

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Kevin, it's a family run business, I think we employ around 31 people across all trades but my job is only to look after the plumbing side, have a great weekend

[@christipler5067]

Hi Tom, the man who never made a mistake never made anything, your work is top quality, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support and kind comment mate, it is greatly appreciated, have a great weekend

[@lazylad8544]

Dont beat yourself up tom these things happen. Hope you get sorted with a van soon. Have a decent weekend mate.👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, it is greatly appreciated, hope you have a great weekend too

[@tdsdave]

So many companies are changing their terms of services or warranties without regard to what you signed up for .

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That is true Dave, it just seems unfair and unethical to me, thanks for the support as always 👍

[@JR-1983]

You could have just edited the mistake out but all credit mate this is what happens on jobs from time to time.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, I try to show the good and the bad on the channel including the mistakes and mishaps, have a great weekend

[@lawrencesenior1178]

chill tom you do a fantastic job dont beat yourself up.shit happens.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Lawrence, it is greatly appreciated, have a great weekend

[@michaelbillington7834]

Don’t worry about things you can’t change mate, tomorrow’s another day 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@24bellers20]

Do I detect more silicone use lately?😁. Top job as always.👍👍👍 We all make mistakes. It’s how you overcome that matters. You sorted it.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Possibly mate, I have always used it on basin wastes though, right or wrong, I tend not to use it on toilet components though, thanks for watching as always

[@24bellers20]

Tom, I love this channel. 🙏🏼

[@Mr1Grumpy]

I knew straight away you were going to do that. Don’t worry I’ve done it also.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I was so annoyed with myself, thanks for watching as always, have a great weekend

[@deano6017]

I'm assuming it is your business so how many people do you have working for you at the moment. Is it just you or do you have a partner who owns the business and how did you grow your business if you don't mind me asking. Obviously your work speaks for itself. great video by the way. what a nightmare. First day on my own with a van and the clutch went on a busy slip road it was terrifying 🤣

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support Dean, it's a family business that we have built up, I think we employ around 31 people across all the trades as well as office staff, it's a bit of a long story to write down so I might explain in a future video more about the business, have a great weekend

[@deano6017]

@@PlumbLikeTom thanks for the reply. I think people would like that I know I would. Thanks, you to

[@mpennington513]

At least you enjoyed your holiday, it is important to have time out.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, it was nice to just switch off and relax, have a great weekend 👍

[@kevinisaac9139]

We all have days like that 😩

[@manickbarry]

Wet belts are a terrible idea I’d never by a vehicle with one.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It certainly doesn't seem to be the best design, thanks for watching as always mate

[@paulduff9257]

A man who never made a mistake never made anything!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That is certainly true Paul, thanks for watching as always mate, have a great weekend

[@discobiscuits5564]

Head up Tom, shows ur character mate to crack on

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, it is greatly appreciated, have a great weekend

[@manickbarry]

25:28 you poor sod I really feel for you on this one 😥

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I was so annoyed with myself, thanks for watching as always mate, it is greatly appreciated

[@burntre1]

Difficult to be perfect all the time mate 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, I am a long way from perfect, I was just annoyed with myself at this mistake, have a great weekend 👍

[@maccamcfcflc]

We have all dropped a bollock mate.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, I was so annoyed with myself on this one, have a great weekend

[@tomstrutton4351]

I wouldn’t touch a ford ever again if they treated me like that…. A known issue and they are just not sorting it quick enough

[@uobefm2340]

Feel for you Tom, I drew around a stainless sink, measured 10mm in , then jigsawd, sink went straight through the worktop!!!!! Started work at 6am, didnt finish until 10pm, on a Friday !!!!!! Ohh do I not miss them days 😂 chin up fella, your doing a great job

[@TomChapman-wv9iq]

Facepalm moment that one Tom.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Tom, I was so annoyed with myself, have a great weekend mate

[@andyfadian]

Nightmare Tom, losing your van does mess with your head, hopefully Ford Uk make good on their warranty repair. I take my hat off to you for showing I mistake we have all made. Top bloke. 👏👏👏👏

[@rickystephenson518]

We’ve all done that one Tom.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, I was so annoyed at myself, have a great weekend

[@diddywright6165]

Sorry to hear about the van Tom, I feel your pain. Not having your van is like turning up with an arm missing and as well as you try to prepare for your day there’ll always be that one thing you need and haven’t got, proper pita! Shame about that back panel too mate but that’s what I like about you and your channel, complete transparency👍🏻

[@dilaliotube]

You are not alone my friend. And thanks to those, like you, who produce these videos and show their cockups and daily grief... It helps those of us, who don't produce content, that we are not alone either! It's not what happens to you, it's how you deal with it that is the struggle! Just another day in paradise lol!

[@maxnavsa4470]

Don't worry Tom, everyone makes mistakes. I would stick to VW Vans, I find them much more reliable.

[@dannywilkins887]

Tough times with the van mate, mistakes happen to the best of us especially when your mind is being pulled in other directions Glad you had a good break, I’ve just got back from three weeks in the states, best decision ever

[@darrenroberts6376]

And I thought my day was bad… Shame about the panel but at least a replacement is not too expensive. I was widening a doorway some years ago. I mis measured and cut the wall with the angle grinder about 300mm to wide. Spent the rest of the day bricking it back up again😢 Those wet belts are trouble. Fortunately my custom is chain driven.

[@jamesloo4886]

Fair play for even filming today tom, sounds like a proper stinker of a day. Thanks for the heads up on the wet belt issue, I've got a 2020 custom but it's only done less than 30k miles, will definitely be keeping an eye on it

[@galaxydave69]

Hope you have a better time dealing with ford than my friend did his went south 4 months ago and its still not sorted and only 40k he reckons ford should be ashamed chin up mate

[@peterdawson5115]

What a day Tom, I’ve got a Ford Focus with a wet belt, worries me that it will fail, but losing your van is a right pain, hope you get sorted as soon as possible, take care 🤞👍🚽

[@garydulson9018]

I have learned a thing today! Pushfit to solvent weld sockets, never knew they existed. Thought when you said that you were changing it to SW I assumed a macalpine mechanical fitting was nooooo leave it .... then was wat do I know! Every days a school day as we say lol. Have a great weekend mate

[@DiddyJaffa]

What a rubbish day for you. Must say anyone can make a mistake and its very rare for you and you didn't attempt to hide it. Proper real life of a plumber Tom as normal, great work tomorrow is another day.

[@chriscorbett6580]

If its any consolation ive done exactly the same. Mine was swapping a pan to a comfort height pan so knew I'd need to amend the cutout but yeah forgot about the plinth. Had to get a magic man out as the vanity was a fancy one but discontinued 🤦🏻

[@tonymurff5234]

Hard to believe that the van is broken same time as the other, I would be serious pissed off, You probably should of took the day off Tom 😩😩 😎👍🤜

[@gunsey876]

Sorry to see that mate it’s all you need after your holiday, I was going to come away from Vauxhall to ford hoping they would be better as I’ve been having issues with the dpf and had loads of trips to the garage an still not fixed, I recon they must of said “sometimes you can only do what you can do” a few times building these vans 😂

[@mickobyobrien2650]

Ah mate, nightmare when your van is off the road,we have a temporary spare van but you never know what to put into it,as we do reactive maintenance which could involve anything and parts required,as you know.

[@alanconroy7929]

Shit happens dude

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It certainly does Alan, thanks for watching mate, have a great weekend

[@richardhennessy7684]

Keep rolling with the punches Tom , you've lived to tell the tale thats the main thing. Vans are a pain if they're not getting broken into they're breaking down. Fords are garbage these days and their dealers do nothing to improve that image.

[@barryl.2688]

Thank you for the video Tom, do not feel too bad Tom your mind was not focused on the job it was the bloody van have a good weekend forget about work if you can chin up mate tomorrow is another day!!

[@neilwharton720]

Hey Tom, it’s not the end of the world a little brain lapse it happens to us all mate.👍👍👍just do your best 😎

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

I think wet belts should be changed at 30k no matter what ford's say just when it's still under warranty it's upto fords

[@steveyboyXRP]

i asked my mecanic about them belts last week as i was lookin mine changed at 64k, he said he rang ford and they told him no need lol . think ill be making a call monday

[@DBPLUMBING]

It's not the warranty they've reduced Tom, they lowered the mileage amount for changing the wet belt. So yours maybe over their recommended mileage. Also did you get any braking issues prior to the ecoboom letting go?

[@paulf2529]

I've made the same mistake once on one of those panels, easily done when you get distracted.

[@fargogemini694]

Why don’t you fit the tap and waste before you fit the basin

[@Purebeltersteve]

That overflow hole on basin frying my head 😂😂

[@garylatto4191]

Felt for ya tom , join my club 😮, one thing mate you won't do it again mate , nice job 👍

[@HenryMcgovern]

Did you have to buy a whole cistern unit to replace..

[@MHandP]

only cosmetic mate, easily done easily sorted. have a nice weekend!

[@anthonymcroberts2760]

He who's never made a mistake has never made anything.

[@fireykev]

I use radiator tails and then service valves, saves you having to file the ends flat

[@llamedosr7843]

I'd ask for a Toyota courtesy vehicle

[@d4dek130]

Good video Tom sorry about your van mate , make sure ford lend you a van.

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

Easy mistake to make when your under so much pressure. I'm glad you showed it on the video Tom as it's a reminder to everyone that these things can and do happen sometimes.

[@keithbrueton]

We’ve all had those days Tom Have a good weekend

[@glynstorer3269]

It’s the same when you do van swap it’s a nightmare

[@colintownsend5024]

🥲🥲😭😭👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@solventdonkey]

Love your videos as always, just wondering what year your van is as I have a 68 plate that's done 80 odd thousand and it's always a worry. ❤️

[@solventdonkey]

Ah man, as soon as I saw you draw that line for cutting the board behind the pan I knew what was going to unfold. We have all had that feeling after making a mistake. ❤️

[@thepoacher.5358]

Mate we’ve all been there 😮, at some point 🙄

[@AlexMar-r8p]

leave the toilet seat up say nothing

[@mickgascoigne4003]

Ahhhh nooooooo Stop slagging fords I’ve just ordered a new custom limited But saying that it’s all luck with vans my last one Vauxhall vivaro too of range one blew up 3 weeks after buying

[@galaxydave69]

What engine has the new ford got mate

[@mickgascoigne4003]

@@galaxydave69 2 litre ecoblue 170ps

[@llamedosr7843]

Wet belts are a really bad idea.

[@nigel8247]

Good old Ford😂

[@glynstorer3269]

Ditch ford

[@glynstorer3269]

Go for Toyota