PLUMBING REPAIR JOB FROM HELL WORKING THROUGH THE ISSUES

PLUMBING REPAIR JOB FROM HELL WORKING THROUGH THE ISSUES
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[@robertblacksmith4355]

My dad was a plumber!Scrapping the wax off with a screwdriver it slipped out of his hand & down the pipe 15 ft! I fished it out what a job never forget that day!No clean out at the bottom old 4" copper pipe! I place an old towel in the hole now when working without a toilet on top.

[@Pskawt]

I stand on the shower drain when ever I take the screws out of a shower valve. I don’t ever want to have to do that

[@doneown503]

4:15 - OK , u would see the top of a rag shoved into that pipe, in my book , ,

[@greggaieck4808]

Steven lavimonier you are a cool 👍👍👍😎😎😎👍👍😎😎

[@boomer2131]

1 lesson I learned never open toilet bolts by the open flange lol

[@caithnessrailrambler2698]

Miss molly says next level when shes barking lol

[@Fldavestone]

Plumbing for me is a Home Depot three tripper, lots of cussing, some tears, and a big PHEWWW when the day is over.

[@dcl97]

That bathroom looks exactly like every other rental property bathroom I've worked on and with all the same problems. The tub, the vanity, the mirror. Must have been the cheapest shit you could buy at builders square in 1983.

[@oddjobz9858]

Grossman’s

[@neonhomer]

Not Builder's Square but Scotty's..

[@michellepatrick5175]

That last 1/4 clock wise turn my old buddy puts on a fitting gets me everytime.

[@billyatkinson8920]

Tighten it up to a quarter turn before it breaks.

[@michellepatrick5175]

@@billyatkinson8920 I hope if he breaks 1 that he will not show it on utube and just keeps it a secret. Maybe its the way to do it, I go till snug,them take it a 1/4 turn slow. Maybe that last 1/4 turn fast tricks the piece into not breaking?

[@billyatkinson8920]

@@michellepatrick5175 I was just being sarcastic... 😂

[@diegovega6545]

AND STEVE BECOME VICTORIOUS AGAIN !!!

[@the_mule678]

When you were working on that toilet flange I kept waiting to hear you say “Why do you wear gloves? I’ll never understand it.” 😂

[@Boga217]

Or when rubbing the goo and slime on the old tub gasket.

[@beertek22]

- " I couldn't figure it out. "

[@jph77]

Oh goody! When I hear plumbing job from hell and nearly an hour long I click immediately.

[@jon-kl9mk]

Yea it sucks working on certain plumbing jobs on older homes. Been there done that. It does feel good after your work is done & the home owner is happy with your work & you get your pay. Then its on to the next hell house!!

[@gvnumber3200]

“ If you drop that in the wall…..you’ll be eating a shit-sandwich”. ( a Steve classic )

[@izzydizzy1115]

That line cracked me up!

[@bobpatrick7152]

good job Steve keep molly happy

[@gyver471]

Great job

[@bengorrell2658]

Thank you 😊

[@brezzz0077]

Tough one young man! welcome to my world

[@laceybarbee5553]

I haven't seen your vids in forever. I took a break from watching them due to burnout from work. I'm glad i came back!

[@moparvenom287]

Carpenter piped that bathroom in. Plumber came in and fixed the carpenter’s work. Steve is a legend.

[@dogsarefun2]

Wow, the tub drain was a PITA..... lucky you had access to the tub plumbing ....

[@drem5315]

No shi# sandwiches were eaten in the making of this video. Next level Mama!

[@cruggiere]

No one could have done a better job with all of this then Steve. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world.

[@greggaieck4808]

Steven lavimonier you have good plumbing tips 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎👍👍👍That cool

[@robastore9192]

You can use the bees wax for lip balm .

[@RobertIvers]

That job fought you all the way! Everything was busted! Impressive patience.

[@moviestudioland]

Steve, you are a miracle worker. That was a HARD job.

[@FranciscoMartinez-uc3hx]

Wd 40 is plumbers best friend

[@bradleythomas5445]

Nothing but quality there. Great job, Steve. You’re a true master plumber.

[@rayvoorhies7180]

That bathroom is a money tree. The homeowner better have a fat wallet for renovation.

[@christopherwilson2606]

The tube made in Pakistan really chewed up that gasket.

[@WeatherNut27]

Thanks for taking us for the shit show ride! nice camera work and editing!

[@FlyersJohnny]

Steve, I almost lost it when you said " these nails are giving me the old how ya doin" It's those things that every real working man knows exactly what you're saying. Great job and videos. Steve working again ya'll

[@carolannebellefontaine1092]

Lots of twists and turns in this one! Thanks for the vid - ♥️ to Miss Molly

[@pcfabris]

These are the best videos on the web. In the trenches. Great work.

[@madcowusa4277]

Think I'll stick to installing pop up stoppers in sinks and tubs. Not dealing with flimsy linkages that like to seize.

[@joeg9920]

I enjoy your play by play narratives , nice job too. It's not easy on your knees and your back stretching over to replace the tub waste like you did.

[@markdietz2777]

Excellent job Steve 👍

[@fixedit8689]

I did a lot of home repairs. When I worked on toilets and flanges I get people asking doesn’t the smell bother you. Most of the time there is no smell. It’s psychological. Garbage disposals smell the worst.

[@cominginhot1]

wow you are an amazing Plumber!!

[@terryglass5113]

Nice job Steve. Way to hang in there and get her dun. It ain’t easy being cheesy, she’s a leaker momma she’s a leaker.

[@jackpfeffer4213]

Not easy bein good at what ya do

[@CiscoWes]

Talking about dropping stuff down the wall… when I used to put security systems in houses, I had a fish stick for running wires that’s inside somebody’s wall right now… been there for years. Hated to lose one of my fish sticks 😂

[@MarvinLopez-wz5kv]

Nice video .

[@richvanorden7026]

Good examples of R307.1 & P2705.1

[@terrylynch1259]

Great Stuff Steve!

[@THEL0G1CAL1]

LMAO!!! 33:59 "your google listing has not been verified" 😄🤣😂 I get those at least twice a day here!!!!

[@RandomDudeOne]

Glad to see even a pro having trouble getting those tub stoppers out, thought I was just to dumb to figure out how to do it.

[@chuckquinn8026]

Nobody can ever say you aren’t a Master Plumber Steve!

[@ausseamore8386]

Your are the man Steve, when I grow up I wannabe just like you😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@seniorcomputer3292]

You always do. Best wishes.

[@jiggs49us]

Those electric die grinders with a carbide burr are the perfect tool for opening up smaller areas. Keep a good grip on them - they can get away from you pretty fast.

[@Evansautorepair]

I get that stupid phone call at usually 9 10 and 11 usually when I'm busy as hell hate it

[@ThierryC2373]

At least, there was very easy access behind the shower wall! 😆

[@randyriggs5463]

That tub was a real fighter! Good to see that you wipped it Steve. Good job 👍

[@pmfmpls]

A challenge around every corner. Excellent fixes!

[@davidparizek6741]

Steven I really enjoy the long videos 👍

[@realestateservicessaleshea99]

This was a big day. All in a days work for you !🤣 Thanks again for the videos! 🥃🥃🍺🍺🍺🎳⛳ Stay safe. Retired (werk'n)keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses!

[@Surgekoul]

good stuff as always.

[@Fireship1]

Steve made this look easy. That’s the proof of a real pro! Joe homeowner would have been stuck on this job for days!

[@craigharding475]

R-32 is FLAMMABLE?! What the hell were they THINKING? I thought the idea was to make things SAFER.

[@RockoRocko-rz7kx]

Good enough for this neighbourhood

[@johnquinn456]

Love the super V General Wire co. Cut the fiberglass tub with tin snips.

[@jimhoward1655]

Ever try an oscillating saw? I thought they were a joke until i tried one... comes in handy.

[@johnbrzenksforearm8295]

Steve will be able to sell that Super V for at least a few thousand online when he retires. That snake has seen some stuff let me tell you.

[@patvitale6128]

Thank you for all the great tips you gave in this video Steve. Really helpful. You’re the best!!

[@5metalacid1]

It ain’t easy being cheesy mama

[@williamjeffrey1222]

Don't you just love it ? When a plan comes together .

[@greggaieck4808]

Steven lavimonier I like your utube videos 👍👍💯💯💯💯💯😎😎💯👍

[@cornbreadburgess1950]

Good enough for this neighborhood Lol, great job man see you on the next one brother.

[@Dr.GreenPlumb]

You know it’s gonna be a banger!

[@jeffdickens7019]

Steven that was a job from hell thank goodness for all the different types of tools they have on the market now it does make our job easier but some of these plumbing jobs you run across sometime or a pain in the butt I never give a bid on the job until I actually look at it and see what I have to do or time and material you can never go wrong

[@iamnoone.]

Hello Steve and Molly

[@kennethdavis5077]

How to stay focused , nice job.

[@ranger178]

I made myself a tub drain removal tool from a piece of steel pipe about 8 inches long you just cut notches in end for the cross pieces with a grinder and cutoff wheel or a hacksaw then you can grab it with a pipe wrench and it holds drain really well didn't break cross piece off

[@craigharding475]

Good advice. But in earlier videos Steve had a factory issue drain remover tool and commented on it. Musta lost it. I think he needs an electric screwdriver or two, as well.

[@Boga217]

@@craigharding475 if he won't go cordless on his grinder he won't go power tool on a screw driver. Honestly he's close enough to retirement the investment wouldn't make sense to change over now. He charges reasonable rates and would have to change that.

[@craigharding475]

@@Boga217 That makes sense, Derek, but I would bet that Steve won`t retire until he is unable to work any longer. He may reduce his hours and with no weekends, and become more selective about customers, and choose more jobs that would make good videos.

[@Pskawt]

Dude you need a tub wrench. Needle nose &. Screwdriver just don’t cut it on 50 year old shower drains.

[@kenc.9067]

Wax rings with the plastic horn suck ... I've seen many that caused leaks

[@johnboykin3128]

Huge relief when the tub drain basket yielded

[@potentialhvac6074]

Steve I do maintenance on my old apt building. Mostly plumbing stuff. Noticed the flang on the last toilet I pulled sat 1/2" under floor finish.I tried 2 wax rings, installed and toilet leaked worse than b4 I pulled it. So I smashed wax in to flang all the way up to finish floor, then added two fresh wax rings and solved the problem. Wish I had know about the extensions! Thanks for the tip!

[@potentialhvac6074]

Oh and just to add I did plumbing installs for about 3 years on remodels/ new construction but never really got into any service. This old buildings been a crash course!

[@crozatmann]

"lotta nails in here, just givin' me the ole how ya doin right in the shoulder"

[@eddiehollner8801]

Hi Steve and miss Molly

[@DJLILM09]

i need that snake

[@brikaf6001]

I use your tech tip all the time, thanks!

[@billkrause4585]

A friend told me he uses dish soap and hot water to clear drains. I haven't used a snake since. I use dish soap straight into the drain, then dump in hot water. When the drain starts freeing up, then more dish soap directly in the drain and run hot water. I unplug our toilet many times from others.

[@ranger178]

that probably works well in kitchens for grease, but bathrooms are mostly hair i doubt it would work there

[@meathead585]

the rag is a 'special tool'. As an auto tech one of my special tools was dental floss for working inside car doors on the lock mechanisms.

[@jdjd962]

Omg this video is super helpful for my tub as my house was a foreclosure and everything of value was stripped so tape is covering the hole where knob deal goes... maybe someday I'll order parts from Boston and get er done... but I'll totally pulling all my cast been slowly switching it as it fails

[@DAS-Videos]

That as a lot of work. $$$

[@williamjeffrey1222]

Thank Steve for the trade secrets . Love those short cuts .

[@ZingsVideos]

Another adventure!

[@teresafarley4033]

Our tub has the same issue with the stopper stuck in the pipe. We don't have the luxury of getting to the pipes without destroying both bathrooms as the plumbing shares the same walk back to back... 😩

[@genemyersmyers6710]

Steve you are The Man !

[@Longeno55]

I made popcorn for this one! Great video Steve! You’re always entertaining as well as educational! Hello to Miss Molly too

[@j.p.8304]

Excellent video Steve, first class shit show.

[@rayoscroft3775]

Well done steve great job some people wouldn't tackle thats unbelievable skill

[@rocker8692]

Steve does it all,and he can cook too,I dont have patience for cooking.

[@deryatanbasi3046]

So you wanna be a plumber... Damn... Steve your the best...

[@metoon3092]

The stopper assembly / design is a nightmare. Geez. I will stay with my little rubber stopper.

[@danwittels5542]

You earned it on that job!

[@minnesotasalamander5913]

Good work!

[@KQwest98]

Kroil… Magic!!

[@joserios970]

Another job well done that’s why your the heavy hitter!

[@jamesa6272]

Nice when all that is in the wall. Not under a sheetrock ceiling.

[@SkyChaserCom]

Wow, whoever was a tenant there completely trashed that bathroom. Thanks God Steve L was there to help out!

[@FranciscoMartinez-uc3hx]

Repair jobs from hell I can relate.

[@darrenskinner5928]

Nice to be able to see those pipes seems like I always cut open wall or jackhammer floors great video Steve as always

[@davidstock2713]

Highly probable he placed the 10-10 warranty, 10-minutes to service truck, or 10-minutes, whichever arrives first.