Old Rotted Cast Iron Pipe Replaced and drain snaked

rotted castiron pipe cut out and replaced ,castiron pipe in floor is rotted also that will have to be another day to fix that part ..also snaked drain after pipe was repleced...LAVIMONIERE PRODUCTIONS,LLC

[@MyMomsADadNow]

When your grinder sounds like a drill, you might be a plumber. Lol. In all seriousness, love your videos, steve. People like you make the world go 'round.

[@donschafer3428]

This is better than most suspenseful movies I’ve seen in years! Great work Steve, Master Class!

[@suzannta2827]

Thank you for taking the time for making this video. I am in Mexico and I have a cement drain clogged up and I am about to break the bathroom and bedroom floor to unclog the cement drain. The plumbers here have not been able to unclog it so last night they said to break all floors to replace the cement drain so they can replace it with PVC. I have ran out of options. Anyway, Gracias from Mexico.

[@suzannta2827]

@Sancho Pansa You won't believe what I did!!! The plumber wanted to rip the floors, right? He swore the pipes were clogged, it was going to cost me close to $ 3K. So I removed my security camera from my roof and taped it around my snake wire and pushed it all 8 meters and I saw that it wasn't clogged. He couldn't believe I thought about how to do it overnight. It saved me thousands. I glued the new pvc pipes myself and I put the new tile also. I'm tired of being overcharged and taken for stupid. I did all that by seeing KZbin! Cheers with Tequila

[@Howard2006]

Very well done video on how tough a job like this is for even a master plumber like Steve. Thanks for sharing!

[@stanhankins3175]

I watch these videos every day. I realize most people don’t care but I am a plumber. I love these videos

[@thordehr]

Wearing that shield on top of your head while using the grinder without a guard is pretty funny!

[@michealwilliams2547]

Thor Dehr I was thinking the same thing

[@mrpipeshere]

Google "angle grinder accidents", click on images and tell me if any of those look funny.

[@funkybioped]

Wasting Time no thanks!

[@thordehr]

funkybioped sorry, I should have been using the sarcastic font.

[@elioselectric468]

Its because the cutoff wheels can grenade in your face. I would use diamond or stainless steel wheels. Don't feel like picking shards out of my eyes

[@DeadKoby]

The plastic pipe sure makes modern plumbing faster and less stressful.

[@grasscutter88]

Don't you love how the people who first invented cast iron pipes knew they would be dead by the time the first one started leaking?

[@lukekelly8387]

Steve I love your videos.Im a Electrician and have worked alongside a lot of Plumbers in the field but I have to say u r the best I have ever seen.You know Old school and new and are also a great technician.Keep those videos coming and I Love your dog.Have a great day

[@gyver471]

I usually use my sawzall but watching your videos I'm really thinking about using a grinder. Old Gundy is back at it again, great job Steve.

[@joshm5816]

Try the Milwaukee Torch thick metal blade. It'll cut through cast faster than a grinder will.

[@gyver471]

Josh thanks I’ll definitely check it out.

[@k20aa]

Your fittings are 100 % better than the uk plastic fittings that plastic to cast rubber is superb Good work steve

[@TheChipmunk2008]

yeah they use MUCH heavier gauge... I like it. You can actually swing from the pipes! try that on a UK 2" drain line and ...oops sorry, 50mm ;) ... and it'd break right off

[@franklynpolster8949]

Gotta love how the phone rings right after you apply the PVC cement... got the same luck i do.

[@SeersantLoom]

This is a variant of Murphys law. Its simply amazing, how you can idle couple of days and no calls whatsoever. Then you start on a job and everybody and their grandma starts calling or wants to come meet you. ASAP, of course.

[@darrenskinner5928]

great video Steven keep them coming . Stevens a real working man mama

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Darren Skinner thanks for watching

[@timsilver2705]

Great work Steve. I really enjoy your video's. I do all my own plumbing. I have learned so much from your video's. You use just the right of humor to top it all off........thanks so much.

[@johno9163]

I totally enjoy Steve's videos. A real pleasure watching a professional work...a true craftsman!

[@MrPaul1f]

Now I know why your grinder never has a guard! Nicely done Steve

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Paul F now you see why

[@eddyneedsahobby]

This is going to save me a lot of time and effort, thanks for posting.

[@robtheisen5844]

Hey Steve, great work. My apprentices have commented on how well you put your videos together. Your videos have been very helpful for a lot of the new guys. Just like you say, "everyday is a school day". Give it the ole gundy mama! Next level!

[@funkybioped]

man. you got huge balls of confidence using your grinder with out a guard. I've had mine kick a few times and left some skidmarks in the old undies

[@funkybioped]

gyver471 a guy at work today handed me a grinder with no guard to cut cast pipe. I was like uhhhh nope, you go ahead man no way I'm doing that without the guard on. Call me what you will, not a risk I'm willing to take for me.

[@stephenaustin6551]

First thing I do is remove the guard. It gets in the way. Watch your fingers more.

[@verngrissom9305]

Why do you wear gloves ???

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

Those street Tee’s 👍👍 are awesome .

[@jpmkguy8570]

I enjoy watching your video clips its nice to see how a fellow plumber does things at the other end of the pond and i also enjoy the fact that we call certain fittings by different names not that it matters because as a pro we all know what we are looking at. Its also handy because I have been in the game a long time but your always learning in this game and its nice when you get tips from fellow trades man. Keep them coming bro no complaints here. Many thanks.

[@rtta51]

Speedqueen. Good stuff. Actually uses enough water to clean the clothes. Love mine.

[@JH-dc6kj]

made in the USA in wisconsin! no china plastic parts.

[@LexVance]

The gundy on this one was solid. Great work Steve!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Lex Vance pipe in the slab is rotted also

[@Cheese_1337]

Who's Gundy?

[@bg147]

Nice job, kid. Those are some nice Speed Queens he has.

[@gene-khvacr]

Great job as usual Steve next level keeping it real,learnt a few stuff Thanks Again for sharing.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Gene K thanks for watching

[@jonathansmith3019]

Nice work Steve. Thanks for posting.

[@ManicMechanic007]

The pros make it look easy. Great work Steve.

[@arnoldcustom]

when you do it every day, you find fast simple tricks

[@toolmike100]

I can't believe how easy you made that look!

[@garydowns9237]

I really enjoy watch work with PVC and how you piece it together... That cast iron pipe seem to be a hand full most of the time!! Really like those videos

[@randykocian4738]

Nice job, Steven. Alot of houses still have the cast iron. The grinder really helps. You're next level for sure!

[@Trainman0401]

Very nice job Steve.

[@thomasflynn6307]

So yo wanna be a plumber yea Steve you made it look easy and he’ll know it is not not even for a serious plumber. Somehow you work so clean so precise do it once. I wouldn’t want to get the bill for that job lol

[@gfmurphy5]

Should really sand those burrs off to keep hair, debris from catching on it, but I’m nitpicking Steve....nice work

[@pizzasub3194]

I agree, it can cause some clogging issues with time

[@RandomDudeOne]

They scrape off real easy with a utility knife.

[@adam1885282]

Damn those old school washers spitting out thirty gallons, i do not miss those

[@pmfmpls]

Beautiful work with pvc. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@JetBlue-1313]

Steve you're the best buddy

[@Brad1237202]

Another quality Steven Lav plumbing repair! Thanks Steven for taking the time for us loyal subs to make, and edit the videos! We really enjoy them!!!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Brad1237202 thanks for watching

[@joycedudzinski9415]

I have the same problem with a kitchen drain. My pipe was bad to the floor that it had a quarter inch opening in middle of pipe to drain. The pipe was so rotted it broke at floor level. Now, I will snake it several time to see if I can stop water from backing up from under slab. If that doesn't work, video to see the problem and then the dreaded jack hammer. I am still able to use the sink since I routed a flex line from the PVC work I did for the sink to a toilet drain across the unfinished basement and have had no problems till I get this mess taken care of. :)

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Joyce Dudzinski sounds like you have to cut the floor up and replace the pipe .

[@joycedudzinski9415]

+steven lavimoniere Didn't think about cutting. Will do that first in that area to see what I got. House from the 1930s, so I figure there would be issues, but its an adventure to work on it.

[@Clamjammer]

Love these plumbing videos

[@maryanndituro7394]

that is what it is all about Steve we trade our knowledge, experience, and expertise for money

[@Ottonic6]

Gotta wipe your snake off when you pull it out...

[@lucianoraygoza6645]

Awesome sir thank you for the awesome videos

[@rj.parker]

Cutting out the slab should make a great video, although you probably already have one.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+RJParker it probley pretty thin i probley could just use a sledge hammer to break it up

[@dennisharalson6096]

I enjoy watching

[@victor9501]

Wow, that washing machine pump is powerful!

[@egold1006]

I have that same model washing machine, the waste water on my washer is directed to a upright tube from the floor and like in video, needs to be tied down. Reason for the high power pump, keeps the drain clean as there are multiple machines used in laundromats.

[@dburto13]

You really make it look so easy Steve, nice job! Wish you were with me last night, I was working on a remote compressor system for a pharmacy med refrigerator, everything went south...got it to look forward to Monday :( long story.

[@robertbegley6858]

Nice clean job. Looks better

[@blakenorman4822]

Used a cast iron diablo blade on a saws all to cut the pipe in my basement, cut right thru, theyre expensive but when its too tight for a grinder it cuts like butter too

[@rwbillings]

Steve's working hard again, mama!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Richard B next level

[@m3rdpwr]

I have a question. While you were replacing pipe, is there a reason you wouldn't have added extra pipe,etc. for the washing machine to pump out of? Or was it the washing machine was just moved from the somewhere else for you to test out the drain? Are there other codes and considerations you would have had to of made at that point? Just curious.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

if you dump into sink you can catch the link from drain in a pantywhole added to the drain hose . and change it every 6 months it will catch the lint from going down the drain .

[@efman2k3]

Awesome job. thanks for posting!

[@buddybrown5943]

have you ever tried a diamond blade for your grinder to cut cast-iron pipe the same kind used to cut tile it works really good ad last a long time great video

[@lahvac2386]

Nicely done!

[@hllywd964]

Nice work Steve!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+hllywd964 thanks man

[@sethbracken]

I love that you point out why you wear gloves every time it’s obvious why you wear gloves. Every video of some one working a trade has somebody in the comments wonder why you would want to keep harsh chemicals and nasty pipe sludge off you hands. Oh, I don’t know, because I use my fingers to hold sandwiches and scratch my face. Don’t want to be poisoned or sick.

[@toddbibey3197]

Love your videos.. i am a recent subscriber.

[@kirn.creations]

Glove up! I call it. You never know what your going to get your hands in. Steven I have learned so much from all your videos. Keep the great knowledge coming. Next level Mama!

[@ericzeigler8669]

I agree. A week ago my water heater wouldn't heat at all. Saw the pilot flame wouldn't stay lit. Replaced the thermocouple for about $12 and I'm back taking Hollywood showers. Plumber said I had to replace my water heater, but by watching your videos and learning from you, I did it myself for much less. Thanks for the extra holiday money.

[@markpesci1]

Great videos and I watch for tips, has helped a lot

[@markbaker5366]

I’m fan of yours 6/18/2021

[@benking9503]

I like to wipe my snake as I bring it out too, usually on the curtains 🤣

[@jfarinacci0329]

Good work. Thank you.

[@vknglion]

Just found your video. Very helpful. Thank you. OH tell me again, why would you where gloves. lol

[@Guitarplayerrankings]

You always have great content man.

[@rodneythornhill9526]

nice job Steve hate to see what that pipe looks like under the pad

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Rodney Thornhill pipe in floor needs upgrading also .

[@glennmanchester1568]

All the way to the street I'm guessing..

[@pascualsolorzano5792]

Good job 👍 Steve you make plumbing look easier than what it really is. Like watching your videos, I just subscribe. Thanks for the videos..

[@michaelpadovani9566]

Very nice drain work Steve, always next level

[@hvactecster79]

Nice job Steve . Take care, Brett

[@clevelandmatheson983]

Steve, out of curiosity, why didn't you install a separate drain with a p trap for washing machine?

[@hondaguy425able]

One word money. The customer probably didn't want to pay for the extra work.

[@itsokaytobestupid827]

That’s another trap, trap arm and another vent branch plus he’s only got so much space to work with above the spill line of the laundry tub, where the washer can waste indirectly into the tub no problem, if I caught someone running a standpipe in line to kick the sink out three inches forward re work all that water and have their vents tie in above the spill line I’d kick them in the flipping teeth usually you use a standpipe when a washer is in a finished space, the shit stink basement can kick the shit trash wherefucking ever, good enough for this neighborhood

[@dklucas1]

Great job Steve

[@jjmcq2327]

I like that roll technique

[@undaya]

Is that a pvc to cast adapter? I had to replace some 3" and noticed pvc is 3.5 and cast is 3.25 inch od. Flex coupling was made for pvc od. So cast side fits loose.

[@sambotoo5326]

Steven , you do a great job , I always watch your all jobs , but I have a question for this particular job . it would be better if you snake the old cast iron pipes after you cut them up , and before installing the PVC pipes , or there is a point for that .

[@hondaguy425able]

Thats the way I would have done it.

[@dandelise7414]

Gotta get me some of those gloves! 😀

[@Fireship1]

Nice repipe Steve. Looks great. Very rotted cast iron sections you had there.

[@Fireship1]

I like that step up you have in your hitch Steve. I have the same one on my pickup. It's built like a rock!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Fireship1 long overdue to be replaced

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Fireship1 works great for a step

[@MrFrozen73]

Next level repair Steve! Momaaaaa, Steve is working again !!! LOL

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Jorge Chavez yes sir steve is a real working man

[@TheMalakaHoss]

What type of glue is being used? I always thought you had to apply the purple primer to PVC before applying the glue.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

NOT IN MY STATE . YOU CAN USE CLEAR CLEANER

[@Saltcracker007]

@@stevenlavimoniere we have to use purple cleaner in North Carolina, and most of our inspectors want the purple primer to come a half inch past the fitting so they know you used it and didn't mix it with your glue 🙄

[@stormbytes]

Loving it! Nice one Stevee!!

[@johnhowerton8241]

why not run the wash machine drain hose to a stand pipe in the new plumbing instead of that deep sink?

[@billywoodman60]

No, cut the bell of the cast iron, then split it off up on the top side of your repair. And then you will have a good piece and clean look for your new connection.

[@mixmeister9985]

Great job 👍

[@mousevision661]

Could you add the washer drain pipe to the drain instead of the sink? And how do u know which drain is the vent? I have pipes similar I want to replace. Thanks for the vids!

[@Scott-eo7lj]

If your house was plumbed correctly your vents never run horizontal until they are above flood level for the floor you're on. Flood level is the highest point at which water will overflow out of a fixture so the height of your sink usually is flood level so you can't run them horizontal until 48" above finished floor. You can also tell because they don't catch any water so they won't be connected to any fixture. Yes you can cut into a 2" drain and add a 2" ptrap to catch your washing machine discharge but make sure the 2" isn't too far from a 3" stack. Washing machines dump a lot of water so you can't depend on a 2" pipe to take all of the discharge.

[@alanyoder7629]

I’m curious as to why you didn’t pull the sink and install a standpipe to drain the washer. I had a washer drain into a sink like this but changed it to a standpipe with a trap and the washer drains much better.

[@FatherSonVintageCards-Comics]

Hey Steve nice job. Something like that , a re-pipe are you still charging hourly?

[@elioselectric468]

Steve does it have to be cast iron replaced for cast iron on the vertical main stack, 4 incher? In Mass? I need to replace the first portion of my main in my house and I'm reading it can't be pvc? Im in mass like you

[@13kva]

What kind of plastic pipe cutter did you use, never seen one like that before.....thx for posting.....

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+13kva www.ebay.com/itm/222107787890?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[@13kva]

+steven lavimoniere Thanks for the link steve, appreciate it.

[@deejohnson5163]

Can you tell me specifically what type, brand etc. of cutting wheel are you using ? Thanks

[@jjmcq2327]

Looks Great!

[@markalmeida3816]

Great video but always use your shield down when using a grinder!!!!

[@babooll5632]

180 foam sanding block is handy for deburring pipe

[@ricardorodriguez4538]

Good job stevi ! Why would you wear gloves I could never figure it out ! 😂

[@shaney4149]

The Master...For sure!

[@majedalmalla8539]

انت فنان

[@thetobin8or]

Dude whats with the Gloves !!!........LoL , ok keep up the good work

[@harrydickson4575]

Next level work Steve

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+Harry Dickson yes sir ,, next level mama

[@ms.trudylea5576]

Great video! Just curious did you get called back to change the floor pipe?

[@dennish4553]

great videos

[@kemonpapadimitriou9772]

Nice work!!

[@BbBb-zu8rs]

One day, there will be a 20/20 show.. How to cut your fingers using a grinder with no guard :) Latex gloves are the best to catch bunch of sparks, melt and burn some fingers or palm.. Even chinese $o.99 gloves crap are far better than latex. Watching the game with SS band and a drill on 2 feet long pipe - priceless :)

[@stevescam001]

Sir, you are my hero! Tell me, have you ever had to do a similar job but were forced to cut open the concrete floor and dig out the pipe to connect PVC say a foot below the concrete? Can you bury those nohub couplings?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+OO7 yes you can bury no hub i would use pvc on a job like this .

[@photopixelify]

Steven, do you have any videos where do you what you mentioned at the end of this video and dig up the pipe under the concrete floor?