P B Plumber The Life of a Jobbing Plumber #39

A day in the life video blog of a plumber and gas engineer
Various jobs from my working week, including;
Worcester Bosch boiler fault finding
Vaillant system boiler and external plate install
Community tip from Ryan Mills
Using coke to descale a plate heat exchanger
Plate heat exchanger explained
Plumbing fails
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Please note: Please do not attempt anything you see in this video, only suitably qualified people should undertake any work covered. Stay safe ✌🏼

[@thomaswright2371]

Sunday night, about 30 minutes long is perfect. So glad you're back!

[@PBPlumber]

Thanks Thomas 🙏🏽

[@colinobrien3394]

That home made heating system is a work or art, and great job adapting it to a modern boiler.

[@effervescence5664]

That old boys wiring and pipework diagram is brilliant. It looks like the return 2 port on the cylinder is to stop self circulation of the system as he couldn't get the return back down to the boiler. Honestly it's pretty ingenious and I've had to install things like that myself on older systems when you can't rip up the floor to get new pipework in. Same with the plate heat exchanger, done that before when people haven't wanted to rip out and replace their one pipe systems.

[@PBPlumber]

Yeah you can tell he took that job seriously. Unfortunately I didn’t get to meet him or that would have probably been a totally different job

[@raxorlp9932]

@@PBPlumber that video reminds me of a customer i had. he has heat pump, pellet heating and solar panels, and wanted to integrate a gas boiler into that system, with magnet valves and stuff. can tell u it was a wiring and plumbing nightmare :D

[@lukedalton9868]

Found the plate heat exchanger explanation really useful PB, more of those would be great!

[@davidk4078]

Me Too!

[@breakz187]

IT Infrastructure here - Love all of your videos. Makes me want to be a hardcore plumber like yourself.

[@tonyphillips4468]

Brilliant video mate makes me feel a lot better knowing you send plumb tubs flying occasionally too I fucked up section absolute pisser I was working at a house where they were having cavity wall insulation done , the lad doing it had drilled into the downstairs full height coat cupboard and filled it top to bottom tight with tiny grey plastic ball things couldn’t help pissing myself laughing poor fella . Keep the vids coming 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrSandeepseanbrad]

Great job explaining the heat exchanger situation would love to see more similar explanations and fault finding solutions

[@gregdempster506]

Sunday night and about half hour works wicked, literally look forward to these every weekend 🤣🤙 keep it up mate class as always! 👍

[@PBPlumber]

Thanks Greg 🙏🏽

[@Micah_Lal]

To be honest PB, the videos are so good and enjoyable, time flies by watching them, no matter how long.

[@ADF-js9vi]

So glad you're feeling better PB. I think we've all had a fit of the blues at times recently. Thanks for the great videos.

[@wirdy1]

Great video. On Wb greenstars, just as you sussed the problem from the gurgling, I've found you get to know the correct sequence of sounds from the diverter valve, the pump during air-purge & normal running and the ignition sequence. To me it's like a song & if the tune is wrong you know where to start looking.

[@Jody669]

Dedication to bending at the end. Love it

[@PBPlumber]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@craigwatson7692]

Drilled into the neighbours bed while the kid was asleep on it, that's brilliant 🤣🤣🤣. I hadn't known about the temp differences with plate heat exchangers, that's something I'll now apply during an annual service to try catch the issue before it becomes more noticeable. Great work as always on the boiler change but I can't help but think, 1 it was over complicated, why not just install a heat only? And 2 even with the filter and strainer, that plate will eventually block up so its just another part to fail when technically, its not needed in the first place as a heat only would work perfectly fine and be be a cheaper install also. Unless I'm missing something.

[@PBPlumber]

If we installed a heat only we might have spent hours balancing the system to give us the correct temperature differential and if we couldn’t achieve that the boiler wouldn’t have worked. But then again we could have done it and it worked first time, I guess it’s just the risk you want to take

[@kevincranfield5235]

because when you seperate your primary heating water, you can acheive your diff temps to help with the flow rate through the heat exchanger, which negates overheat and thermal shock. with a system like that i believe you did the correct thing.

[@PBPlumber]

@@kevincranfield5235 thanks Kevin

[@JordanPhillipsScovell]

30 mins on a sunday night is perfect pete, love the videos mate

[@PBPlumber]

Thanks Jordan 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@gregburke1993]

Crazy how good weather and a clean van can sort your head out a bit 👌🏽

[@patrickmurray2220]

I think separating the new boiler from the old system is a master stroke. It makes perfect sense when you explain it. The plate heat exchanger theory and fault finding was very interesting and useful to know. Great job.

[@rybolfc]

I am training as a plumber and the ending explantation on the papers really helped. New sub here.

[@andrewnuttall333]

Great Videos ! I left the Uk because i was just depressed working in the uk, now live and work in New Zealand and the sun shinning makes a all the difference! and the views are so much better!

[@dvdallison]

Another great vid, compelling watching. Though I got to say the chaps story at the end had me in stitches - the duvet tried to eat him hahaha

[@keithprentice2100]

Great solution to that old heating system..the short tutorial vids are great.. keep em coming matey... the combi plate heat exchanger was really informative😁👍🏻

[@cristyanchivu]

Massive thank you for your videos. Really appreciate your effort and work. I can’t imagine how much extra time you spend to film and do the drawings just for the lot of us. Really like this bit, would enjoy seeing more! You’re a top plumber, would love to be like you!

[@davidb2464]

Hi Pete, your video's are really well edited, and makes things very job related, so the more the merrier. That plate heat exchanger stuff is boggling my mind, but I'm playing it over a few times to try to get to grips with it. That guy that installed the system is a genius. The sparking side is something I leave to my spark, big thumbs up for your electrical knowledge.

[@davidb2464]

Hi Pete, just following the blockage checks for the heat exchanger, yet again, a really useful talk through, making these very easy to diagnose which makes for happier customers (and maybe repeat calls as a result).

[@andrewdoherty737]

Fantastic job by the original owner/designer. Reminds me of my old woodwork teacher, he built his own house and had two folders containing plans, wiring diagrams and positions of isolation taps etc.

[@muhammadgreen9711]

Loved the explanation with the blocked plate heat exchanger 👍 keep them coming please.

[@simonelson7043]

Excellent Description of that Pete, great idea!! Love the channel and yes absolutely if you could do more of that type of fault description it would definitely help. All the best Pete. GREAT content

[@malachy1847]

Great upload and great solution for that lady, creating a simple workable system for the coming years...

[@scotspie501douglas7]

sorry you were feeling down mate my alcohol has increased during this so keep it going as your channel is amazing 2x 20 mins is good for me whatever is easier for you I used be on the tools office based now but nothing better than a van clean out

[@lsservices-heatingplumbing1736]

Superb video again PB ,, I’ve been a plumber for 30 years & I still learn so much from your vids ,, keep them coming & thankyou for taking the time to share your experience with us 👍👍👍

[@christopherphillippo6619]

Another great vid! Explaining the fault finding on the plate heat exchanger was awesome! For me, you can't do too much of that stuff. Cheers dude ✌️

[@dylu5918]

30-40 minutes of your video on a Sunday is great motivational kick to keep it all going, love it I

[@Helixplumbingandheating]

Hi PB, absolutely loved the part on the PHE, something that I felt I understood fairly well and you've taught me a couple of things that I'm going to be putting into practice I.e. the temperature differential between the primarys, I understood the symptoms already and probable causes but you've helped me understand it a little bit more and cement the information in my head, thank you very much and keep up with the awesome videos 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@johndineen3512]

Fantastic workmanship, great to see you helping the nurse out, just what she would needed while working hard keeping us all safe etc, I still do not understand why you would get any hate mail PB, you spend a huge amount off your time for very little gain to yourself making these videos to help others, and I must say your video and explanation of each and every job you do are with doubt the best on any site m8, so thank you and keep up the great work

[@solo26sky]

Couldn’t agree more Pete.. with the clean van, clean mind analogy 👍🏻

[@jamestozer9419]

Almost thought we wasn't gonna get this Sundays vid. Love it mate. Keep it up. 2 x 20 mins a week would be great. Don't have to wait 7 days then for our PB Fix

[@richardhodgson7443]

Hi PB your fault finding videos/explanations are a great addition mate 👍

[@fatflint6636]

really interested in the blocked plate heat exchanger please do more. great vids . Mark

[@barnaby5896]

“Handy for when you flood kitchens” Are you referring to a couple weeks ago when you was doing a review of the m12 pipe cutter and accidentally cut into a live pipe? 😂 love the content mate

[@trick17und4]

60 seconds fault finding that’s what would be great to see more often

[@PBPlumber]

I was thinking doing the 60 second fault finding and then going into more detail with my pen and paper after?

[@trick17und4]

@@PBPlumber that’s a good idea. I got a couple of other thoughts but I will text you via Instagram

[@matthewsweeney653]

Hello PB, huge fan of your workmanship and online content it really inspires me, and picks me up when I feel dismayed with life and my career, I am a level 2 diploma plumber and in the maintenance sector. Very happy you’ve brought back LOAJP and I literally count down the days when you release a new video on KZbin so in my eyes the more videos the merrier. Keep up the great work with all you do. All the best Matthew Sweeney

[@johnwaby4321]

A nice located boiler on the stairs to work on ..some dust sheets may be a good idea to have in your van ...love the wiring job on the Boiler change what a nest of wires good job they had some identification on them ..like your explanation on the systems you put in and the info at the end ... like your art pipe work .. and yes 30 minutes video are good 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@STEVEOTABOO]

When yoU aRe at the top of your game never put yourself down as what’s simply to yoU is so so hard to others well done mate wish there were more of yoU keep doing what yoU aRe doing all the best JTJ maintenance plumbers

[@davidbennett3107]

Have to say that was absolutely outstanding tradesmanship 👍👍👍

[@lewsdirtbikedays]

Awesome video yet again Pete 🙌 loving the new face of the Chanel mate, the content is brilliant... The length of the videos is perfect, they could go for longer in my opinion, who hasn't got time for legend like you on Sunday afternoon? 🤷🏻‍♂️ You need to out who ever is putting the thumbs down on the videos too, giving a negative rating on a video like this is just rude, man! Cheers P.

[@McGurts94]

Great video. Diagnostics on the heat exchanger is really useful.

[@cputilitysolutions]

I think the fault finding videos are a great addition Pete. I didn't know about the 5 degree difference between the primary return and hot outlet. Something I'll be looking out for going forward 👌🏽

[@alexbarna8408]

One video 30mins is the better option. Now that you start every Sunday, really looking forward to your 'adventures'. Great job PB. Try to keep the standards high myself as this is the way to do the work.

[@daves4026]

Brilliant more of the diagnosis please you teach it well

[@richardsedorski1206]

What a fab vid how some of jobs don’t drive you crazy was all that stuff really necessary that person installed looked a nightmare well done your knowledge is fabulous.👍👍👍

[@prplumbing7869]

30 mins perfect! love the new style videos especially F ups..

[@steviestevenson8009]

The examples of the heat exchanger problems are very useful for us apprentices ,as I don’t do any breakdown work ,just installation

[@liamh2467]

6.10 mins had me howling 😂 going through my gas training after being made redundant last year (my ACS is in 2 month) thank you for your vids, they're very informative and fuckimg hilarious at times bro - #1 engineer on youtube

[@peterdawson5115]

Really enjoyed that PB , some very interesting jobs, look forward to next week, take care and stay safe. 👍

[@matthewfyfe5233]

Quality video mate, spent majority of my 11 years on new builds, this kind of videos are really helpful for me

[@scottk2765]

The variety of content is great with nice and concise explanations, plus the pen and paper section is a nice touch too. Keep it coming

[@freezefoot]

Top drawer video tutorial.Genuinely think this is one of your best.Thank you .Great for Learners.

[@ChrisW-ez9jq]

Hi PB, I’ve also been feeling low moodish for a while, and starting to get back into swing of things. Also tidied my van up which has helped so know where you’re coming from. Great explanation on plate hex and the Worcester service video clip. Keep em coming.

[@dannycampbell9570]

30mins on a Sunday is spot on I think👌🏼 good I have you back👍🏻

[@MasterLasBlaster]

Another great vid Pete. You've gotta love a bit of coke, for getting those baffles out 👍and reckon I'll get me one of those mini systainer tubs! I like the length about 30mims and the Sunday eve vid times. Iv always loved the 60sec fault finding over on IG and think the extended breakdown works well here on YT!

[@PBPlumber]

Thanks Mike, think I’ll do more of that

[@rickbaguley7997]

Super video, i only started watching your video's during your hiatus, I think i was searching for magnaclense. Now binged watched the lot, picked up some superb tips, improved my bending and soldering, got myself a few tools you have recommended and now Bott set up, so you have basically cost me a small fortune lol.. Glad your are back love the fault finding, keep up the great work and video's :)

[@tommyblackman7119]

Another great video PB. I prefer the long vids on a Sunday, something to watch before bed.. love the faulty finding vids.. really helps me out... keep them coming

[@aquallisplumbingltd5120]

Having a coffee break watching. Love these videos. Glad you’re back

[@adambernia8141]

Glad your back learn a lot from your videos,also love the way you explained how the heat plate exchanger works 👍

[@grantrae7410]

Fantastic video, fault finding diagrams were awesome (heat plate exchanger etc) thanks so much

[@jameswatters7316]

Top video Pete! Boiler fault finding section will help so many young engineers out. Keep it up! 💪🏼👊🏼🤙🏼

[@evgenigenchev2430]

Another great one from PB thanks man you are setting the standards now in plumbing.A pleasure to watch and learn from you

[@a.crockettplumbingheating1375]

Great video again, yes some more fault finding on common boilers with the testing procedures would be great, for new engineers to boiler breakdowns. 👍

[@yannkitson116]

This was a power episode packed with useful info that will come in handy in my daily work. Your heat exchanger diagrams and explanation was excellent and the coke tricks were absolutely brilliant. Thanks for sharing!

[@stuartgammie1862]

Another great video PB, I love the stuff on fault finding and really like the explanation of the 60sec ones. As beginner I would really like a join area for beginners, like actually where to put your multi meter probes and how to test stuff 💯👍

[@PBPlumber]

thanks for the message Stuart, I’m going to making lots of videos for the join members over the next few weeks, first one is coming this week exposing basic heat flow principles in a Combi boiler

[@recklessJet]

Thanks Pete that secondary heat exchanger part was brilliant understood better than ever. 👍🏼

[@HeatGeek]

Hey bud. Great vid! The plate heat exchanger bit isn't quite right though as boiler pumps go to full rate on hot water so cannot maintain a delta of 20. Instead they just modulate the flame.. the hw side could be anywhere from 40⁰c below the primary flow temp to nearly matching it and be working perfectly fine. Not trying to discredit at all but be helpful. Happy to collar at some point if you want an indepth explanation for your subs!? Keep up the great channel! 😁

[@PBPlumber]

Hello mate, you were one of the clever people I was referring to haha. Definitely interested in a video colab I’ll drop you a message 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@HeatGeek]

@@PBPlumber great! ☺️

[@melike1984]

I like the Sunday longer you tubes PB, LOVE the rad under the bath😎

[@billylane2827]

Currently doing my gas training and these videos for so helpful, I find it so draining spending 8 hours watching PowerPoint

[@krzysztofseczkowski7203]

Great video! The fault finding on heat plate exchanger was brilliant. Definitely would like to see more of that. Hats of for sorting out the wiring of that home made heating system. Keep up the great work. Wouldn’t mind them videos twice a week.

[@tonyalvaro5016]

another great video...looking for a small tub for emergency washer and bits..👍🏼

[@benduker6839]

I really enjoy the educational parts of your videos, I learnt a lot about diagnosing a heat exchanger. Glad your back 👍

[@StuHNomadBiker]

Great video.. a fountain of knowledge 👍 reminding me of some things .. learning me some new things

[@shussain9608]

Great work PB the heat exchanger video was good for us newbies some more fault finding would be good !! Keep up the good work

[@bruceboucher2134]

Love the care taken with the insulation

[@joshuacourse1916]

Another great video PB, so glad you're back on KZbin. Have you thought about designing a toolbag for sparks? Could have a special slot for our dustpan and brush🙄😂😂

[@BlGB0SS]

Loving the quality of the content PB 💯👍

[@simoncarpenter9119]

Top video . Great explanation of a blocked plate and how to unblock it keep the tips n tricks coming . Looking forward to the next video thanks .

[@neilbirkett835]

Looking forward to next week's video, more pipe bending, could watch them all day, well done pb.

[@danielwakenshaw8373]

Your vids have really helped convince me to go study Plumbing and try and make summit for myself, great content mate keep it up

[@markcostello2734]

Hi Pete I believe the plate is piped up wrong - both boiler flow and system flow should be at the top with the returns on the bottom this gives the best heat transfer If you want a double check Heat Geek - commercial plant room mistakes vid shows a plate piped wrong and the result Although that’s commercial a plate is a plate principle is the same Love the vids keep them coming when you can 👍

[@gasfitter78]

Happy to see you back. Regarding the length of the video i don't mind what ever is easiest for you mate.

[@simonaeldred]

That’s a massive plate heat exchanger 👊👊 love the radiator underneath the iron bath👍👍

[@ianjeffery3762]

weird... third video i watched where there was a regular "bleep" in the back ground - where i had to keep rewinding it to make sure it wasn't my house! Great video too by the way

[@audia3579]

Thanks PB the vid was very helpful👍 more of that please 💯

[@ashleyhutt9618]

Just happy with what ever you do it’s all good

[@nicholasrichards9189]

Really good video. I like as well how you getting other plumbers in giving us tips and advice and sharing there stories of jobs that gave them problems keep up the good work.

[@ewb69]

Glad yr back PB & happy with any format/time

[@JD987abc]

I follow several plumbers in the US. Yours are fantastic. Great to learn about different equipment and materials. You are competent and pleasant. Any length that is good for you is fine. Any chance you would talk about pricing in the UK for materials and such?

[@KRE1993]

Really good video mate, 60 second video was helpful and easy to understand. I'm game for 1 longer video on a sunday 👍🏻

[@andrewmaddison8492]

I would say, add the content whenever it's best for you mate. I'd watch either format tbh. Great vid as always dude. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@benpacey463]

The stuff on the plate heat exchanger was spot on! 👍🏻

[@seangribbin6329]

Loving the Sunday uploads, gives me something to get me psyched up for work Monday 😂. At the end of the day you gotta keep a good balance for yourself, although I'd happily watch 2 or more episodes a week. 👍

[@danieloaken9485]

Glad your back mate I felt exactly the same as you last year but now fully back into enjoying it. 2x20min vids vote from me 👍

[@peterbridge2081]

Really enjoying the videos, especially the mistakes section, most amusing. Keep up the good work...

[@elliotjohnson6091]

Great video again really helpful as I've only really fitted boilers don't know too much about how they work inside and faults on them. You'd make a great teacher mate. 👍👍👍