PLUMBING TOOLS - Plumbing Tips

[@plumberparts]

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[@TheFatman2436]

FINALLY A PROFESSIONAL NOT A SHOW OFF BRILLIANT VID MATE KEEP EM COMMING

[@reconnaisancesapper]

What an excellent clip. I am on a course for Plumbing and renewable energy source engineering and your videos are highly informative......and entertaining. Have you ever thought about being a stand up comedian on the side???? Seriously, again, well done for the excellent video and for being an excellent tutor.

[@nikkidouglas4081]

Yossi Illan I wouldn’t go that far 😂😂 got good banter tho!!

[@nikkidouglas4081]

Regarding the stand up... great tutor!!

[@CalixVella]

thank you for your videos. i find your tutorial very useful for learning the language in particular the every day spoken technical language. i bet you never thought your vids will be used as such. keep up the good work. greetings.

[@MatthewPlunkett]

Another great vid. You are the Ben Dover of the plumbing world - great camera skills!

[@soulrebelno1]

And remember to bring a spare gas bottle! A Rothenberger SuperFire 2 torch, expensive but the best. A heatproof soldering mat, a torch heat deflector guard (Rothenberger 3.1043) or similar is helpful. A washing up liquid bottle with water in it, just in case, and don't use it on hot soldered joints, they can crack! Buy the grips (water pump pliers) that are shown in the video (Knipex, Rothenberger type). Don't buy a cheap pair with a nut in the middle that you have to tighten up. They will bend when you apply pressure and then slip, bashing your knuckles! Colloquially, at British Gas, the type of grips in the video used to be referred to "Gordon's", as in, "pass me the Gordon's". Apparently, it came from the name of the Gordon Tool Company who first sold them in the UK, and supplied them to British Gas (The Gas Board) years ago. Also, any type of spanner or tool that will help you undo nuts that are in tight places, like under a sink or bath, which you can't even see! A set of large footprint wrenches for large nuts, such as, basin (1 1/4") and sink (1 1/2") back nuts. A selection of rubber O-rings and a tin of lithium grease. A selection of rubber, fibre and plastic washers. A tin of WD40 and some 3-in-One lubricating oil. A selection of screws (normal and stainless steel), raw plugs, and plasterboard fixings. Remember to buy extra long drill bits for masonry and for wood (flat and auger type). A set of brad point (wood), twist (metal) and tungsten carbide spear-point tile bits. Bradawl for wood and a metal centre punch. A long flat screw driver, at least 12", which is designed to withstand hammering (metal top). A large 240v mains circular saw and a mini compact battery powered circular saw. A small microbore pipe bender. A proper floorboard lifter. A selection of chisels: small and large flat bolster brick and floorboard chisels; a set of wood chisels and a plugging chisel. An SDS Plus brick removal chisel. A set of masonry chisels, a friggin' big lump hammer and a first aid kit! TIPS: When you drill a plastic tank with a hole saw, keep the 'plastic washer' you have just made to secure toilet cisterns back to a wall without damaging it with the screws. Put a dab of clear silicone on the screw head to stop it rusting inside the cistern, think about your fellow plumbers, or, it might even be you that has to remove those rusted screws! Or, better still, use stainless steel screws and drill at a slight upward pointing angle. This allows you easier access to the screw head because the lip of the cistern doesn't get in the way. Use white bread to soak up water inside a pipe when a stop/isolation tap doesn't shut off the water completely. Put a small bit inside the pipe, it then allows you to quickly solder a joint. Have a supply of brass basin and sink back nuts, cheap plastic ones can break easily. Wear decent hard wearing workwear trousers with plenty of pockets, and, most importantly, with knee pad inserts! Don't wear knee pads that you have to strap on, because they'll cut the blood supply off! A thick waterproof foam kneeling floor mat comes in handy, as well. Non-slip, steel toe safety boots. Take all fire precautions when working in roof spaces.

[@VipplumbersydneyAus]

Thanks for sharing "Plumbing Tips" video

[@ogdoad4]

Instructional video on lifting up floorboards, notching joists, and locating pipework would be good. Cheers mate

[@abdulismail8463]

Thank you for the vid!! Am doing level 2....at the moment ...can't wait to be on the road....

[@plumberparts]

No worries dude!

[@tobywilliams7438]

Hi, I want to do plumbing. I'm 33 and not sure where to start. Any advice on courses or apprenticeships for adults. I'm a gardener at the moment, haha. Thanks Best

[@misterdinkly]

Hi sir. Thanks for the interesting video. What size channellock plier or tongue and groove type gripper is the most versatile? If you had to choose two or maybe three pairs of pliers what sizes would you grab?

[@Joshtheguitardude]

Great vid mate! I would like to see a video about how to use the 15mm & 22mm pipe benders as I seem to mess up pipe most times when using them at college. Cheers!

[@evenflow3256]

I like the way you talk ❤💚💙

[@karelkoky2597]

Hi, do you use hydraulic pressure testing equipment? I think that if you install whole new pipework and fitings it could be usefull because you can find out any mistake

[@pnewman8]

Really love these "from the hearse" videos

[@plumberparts]

***** Poor old black van. He's gone now. Silver T5 instead!!

[@HOFER666]

hi, i just got my apprenticeship in plumbing, i am 18 in Canada. i do industrial work, not housing and whatnot. what should i get in my toolbox? also have you read IPT pipe fitting handbook? strongly recommend this

[@forwardsleftiesc9249]

a bog roll ! to test the new toilet you installed

[@twobins9577]

Would you ever consider using an electric pipe freezer to save you draining down systems?

[@BITTYBOY121]

You missed out one vital tool that you most definitely need - WORK LIGHT OR AT LEAST A TORCH ! - But hey I'll let you off !, because I see a yellow work light at 5:36 of this video hanging up top left corner of your van ;) You're a legend M8 & A CREDIT 2 KZbin ! - Your videos are well put together and most informative! - KEEP ON ROCKING MAN :D

[@wrksplumbingheatinggasserv2258]

well done james good vids good to see a happychappy about his work keep the vids rolling onelove and thumbs up wayne gas safe plumber over and out

[@plumberparts]

+Wayne Foster Cheers Wayne! James at PP!

[@cheecky2000]

Hi, Where can you buy the lockshield/pipe drain off gaurds to guide water into bucket you demonstrated?!

[@WheeIchairman]

I'm training to become a plumber, I live in the UK. My question is.... Is it important I have a car or van big enough to fit a bath tub in?????

[@ogdoad4]

I much prefer the pipe slices.

[@benny5825]

Can you do an example of draining down using the rubber bung to create a vacum?cheers.

[@HOFER666]

those adjustable spanners, what name, brand and stuff like that is it? i want one with thinner teeth for smaller spots. also why is Makita the best? everyone i work with uses Milwaukee

[@liamb758]

What brand to you recommend going for on these tools ?

[@charliewindsor2992]

How long will tubs of flux and tubs of pipe weld stay useable after they have been opened? eg if i dont do any plumbing for six months will they have gone off or will they still be fine?

[@Sailerrman]

Years... Just make sure its not dirty.

[@darrenh20102]

I agree with sailerman, just make sure you stir the flux thoroughly before you use it

[@tomgreen6989]

hi do you use a sds drill ? and which make is your tol box

[@saqibkhan4354]

what the hell? no "HOLD TIGHT!" I feel cheated!

[@plumberparts]

+saqib khan Sorry mate!

[@ogdoad4]

What's the make of that power drill you have?

[@benny5825]

What size bahco spanner is that is it 10 inch,how wide does it open.

[@armstronga2358]

James, I need your advice mate.... I'm a family man with a full time job, bills, etc.... but I want to get into plumbing. I'm looking at these pricey courses and was wondering what your thoughts are on them? No one around here wants help, so it's the only method I've got to learn. Is it enough to get started, am I pissing my money away? The one I'm looking at gives a city guilds, and three week job placement for NVQ. (Able skills) Any advice appreciated.

[@plumberparts]

Go for the placement and the guilds....but the placement is so important! On site training is where it's all at! I hope you had a nice crimbo! SUBSCRIBE! ➡️👉 kzbin.info 👈⬅️if you haven't already!

[@armstronga2358]

plumberparts Thanks mait. Subscribed the other day, love the vids, learnt loads already. Have a great Christmas/new year.

[@acky731]

Armstrong A same mate completed my NVQ level 2..15 years ago and couldn't get an apprenticeship to carry it on and worked in other sectors. But now at 33 want to get back in to plumbing and need on site experience going to volunteer to work for free on my day off whilst maybe doing a refresher course to help me. But I've learned more from watching 7 or 8 of his videos than I did in 2 years at college.

[@joneth781]

acky731 I did my course 9 years ago and am only just getting a plumbing job now been a nightmare to get a job in the plumbing sector. I’m worried I won’t remember all the stuff I learned it’s not something you can just remember after 9 years just hope I don’t show myself up

[@greygoosemafia]

I have a tool I dont know what it is. it says trumbell once side is a point and the other looks like a hammer head and the botttom by my wrist looks like a 5 sided bolt hole. any idea?

[@plumberparts]

Richard Cowtails Sounds like an american tool. Can't think of what it is though! Sorry, PP!

[@HOFER666]

also, i also put pro-dope on threads and t tape. better seal

[@nikkidouglas4081]

Multicutter? Bosch starlock 😳 oooooohhh baby!!! #lovethatbitch

[@Maxtheyellowlabrador]

BIG UP YOURSELVES!

[@heavydiesel]

Looked like a bahco adjustable spanner. They do an 8" but with a jaw that opens as wide as a 10" one.

[@Cumbriahandyman]

How about a few vids on pipe bending?

[@richardheywood3958]

What's that former? I've never seen it?

[@Prestigeconstruction4u]

u done good job men

[@ogdoad4]

wire wool? deburrer?

[@noelleonsaoirse]

Can you tell me how to remove chrome from a chrome covered pipe?

[@plumberparts]

Use a metal file. That always works. Good luck! PP!

[@darrenh20102]

A tiler friend of mine took a big section of the chrome off a chrome towel rail (accidentally) when cleaning the remaining grout off the tiles with grout remover. I'm sure brick acid would do the same trick

[@kilroy227]

To be fair I've only been a plumber for a couple of years but I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I ever used bent copper pipe.

[@richardbarnes6629]

auger-n- drain blather or Wessel

[@stephenjlee80]

Also wouldnt let me comment again on kitchen tap vid but you want franke secure kitchen tap brace g84156 from heat and plumb

[@thanxx]

you look like that fella out of the kaiser chiefs! RUBY RUBY RUBY RUBY lol

[@jonathanswan1]

by using them

[@paulnechita4483]

You are creazy '' nice video

[@jordangodliman]

is this the cordless drill you use? www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dtd146z-18v-impact-driver-bare/82275

[@richardbarnes6629]

flash light and kneepads and overalls

[@educatedrock]

dewalt are great for home owners and cheap boss who cannot afford decent power tools.

[@RosskillbaneC]

Butane more Like Mapp Pro

[@neilcrawford8303]

As you say. I thought yellow was the propane acetylene mix.

[@CurvedSlightly]

Surely the biggest plumbing tool is the apprentice?

[@MrFasttrowel]

Makita all the way baby

[@borntohula]

@northkid15 yeah footprints!

[@forwardsleftiesc9249]

a hammer ! (to hammer)

[@jazzmiah8953]

It's mapp gas u have not Butain

[@josephsweeney1900]

godd

[@plumberparts]

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[@47represent]

lies! dewalt are the best ever =p