SURESTOP INSTALLATION AND FIXING MY OWN MISTAKES

Day in the life of a plumber
We are back on the house renovation and I install a surestop valve, I also repair a leak on a soldered joint that I installed
As always, thanks for all the support, it is so greatly appreciated

[@Charles61284]

Don’t keep knocking yourself Tom, you are one of the most conscientious tradesmen I know. Nice job

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, it is so greatly appreciated

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

2nd that comment Tom's the lad 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿😇😇😇

[@dennisrussell60]

Tom don't knock yourself we have all made mistakes in our time. You are one of the most knowledgeable and honest guys I have ever known mate.Tom stay true to yourself.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Dennis, it is so greatly appreciated

[@andyfadian]

It takes a brave man to show his work on here, you do a great job showing off the correct image of plumbing/heating trade. A massive thanks Tom, keep up the great work you do 👏👏

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Andy, I'm so pleased you enjoy my videos, thanks for watching mate

[@FrankieBoy-wn6qt]

Hi Tom we all get leaks m8t but we don’t all own up to them ….lol….good video m8t

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, I've had my fair share over the years, at least this one didn't do any damage

[@FrankieBoy-wn6qt]

Yes but not all plumbers own up to leaks m8t love your videos but you need to slow down a little m8t ..👍👍👍

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

I blame Tom's dodgy soldering 😂😂😂 1/2 roll of solder per fitting and 😵😵😵🌊🌊🌊

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

@@PlumbLikeTom you should get a job at the White House that's full of leaks

[@normanboyes4983]

Nice one Tom. I like the Surestop solution especially when the stopcock is less accessible especially for the elderly.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

They are a great idea for anybody who struggles with their hands, they are also perfect for places like this where the water may need to be turned off quick, thanks for the support as always Norman

[@paulf2529]

I think all of us have the odd crap day often it's not actually even a major problem but the stress of loads of little things building up. Keep going and try and keep things in perspective.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I think yiu hit the nail on the head there mate, sometimes a few things can build up and you feel like everything is against you, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

[@markusvanryan7394]

I’m very impressed with your work and your presenting skills thank you for the content. Your fault finding skills are super.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching Mark

[@SteveHit1]

Another great video - thanks - producing these interesting videos, showing real life plumbing, must be pretty hard work, especially after a period of problem jobs, which always seem to go on forever! However, the quality of your work really shines through, as does the thought you put into these jobs, so you’ll always win through in the end.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Steve, I really enjoy making the videos, I really enjoy answering all the comments and questions as well, its probably the highlight of my day, I really apprecaite all the support and the kind comment mate, thanks so much for watching

[@jimkenny4154]

Tom you have to believe in yourself you are top notch plumber we all get crap days that Includes us butcher's to.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, it's a tough job sometimes, I do love it though, when you look back the bad days can just be seem as character buliding, I went to a job and it really effected me, I might show a bit of it in the next episode

[@pb9926]

Good days and bad days Tom, we all experience it mate.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I'm sure we do mate, sometimes it feels like the whole world is against you, thanks for watching as always

[@colintownsend5024]

I recall a job many years ago at an up market bungalow with a suspended floor. We found a 15mil fitting that had not been soldered and the flux had held it for at least 5 years before it failed. (It had been running full bore for a few days and the owner got the fire brigade to pump it out).

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Some fluxes do seem to be able to make a water tight joint, Ive ripped a few out over the years that the pipe has just fell out the fitting and you wonderd how it ever held, thanks for watching as always mate, it is greatly appreciated 👍

[@peterdawson5115]

My old boss used to say the plumber that says he never has leaks is a liar , like you say just sort them when they happen, great vid as always, hope your week gets better. Take care 👍🚽

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Every plumber does get them, it's not always the plumbers fault either, some of the tolerances on the fittings are quite poor, I'm not saying that's what caused this leak but you do see quite a few end feed fittings that are loose, thanks for watching as always Peter 👍

[@dannywilkins887]

Sometimes you feel like you’re trying to push string Tom, you’re a first class plumber keep the vids coming 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Danny

[@riptiz]

I always like working on my own as I only fall out with myself!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I always fall out with myself, especially when you put something down and can't find it, thanks for watching as always mate

[@leepickett3655]

Nice little video on the sure stop would be good Tom 👍

[@ianthornton1642]

Good video as always 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Ian, it is greatly appreciated

[@v8motors.]

Great work Tom, I'm fitting a Sure Stop tomorrow. I spent around 1.5hrs looking for my Wago connectors that I left in a special place, so special I forgot where...😃

[@PlumbLikeTom]

The surestops are really good to be fair, hopefully all goes well, I normally re stock my wagos out the electricians skip, they must be making to much to keep chucking them away, thanks for watching as always 👍

[@LittleNinjah]

Top man Tom, great watch

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching mate

[@GasmanChris5705]

Top work Tom keep the faith mate 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support Chris, it is greatly appreciated

[@tonymurff5234]

Good video Tom 👍👍🤜

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Tony, it is greatly appreciated 👍

[@chrisholt2474]

Hi Tom, another great film mate. I did a central heating job in my own house a few weeks ago and got TWO leaks on my soldered fittings. What a b*** ache that was to sort, in such a difficult place. It is not that often I get any leaks. As we say it happens, hope you are keeping well, take care, I look forward to the next film. 🍻👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It happens to the best of us, I find it's normally the joints the don't expect to leak that end up causing a problem, thanks for the support as always Chris, it is greatly appreciated

[@dd5617]

Great vid buddy, chin up man. And yeah we definitely wanna see the footage from yesterday 😂

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It was a horror show mate, I still haven't looked back at the footage it haunts me that much, thanks for the support as always

[@leeedwards9994]

hey tom great video as always ... regards the van radio it should be fused so pull the fuse .... the radio must be by passing the ignition switch some how ....

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Lee, it seems to have sorted itself out now, I think it must have been a software bug of some sort, it probably needs an update

[@dvdallison]

Problem is mate you are a perfectionist and anything less, you're not happy with. I think your work is too a very high standard and I wouldn't beat your self up. Another great vid, warts and all👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always David, I just want to do the best job I can all the time, I really apprecaite the kind words

[@Hvac-dude]

It's ok man ur great 😊😊

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, it is greatly appreciated

[@michaelanderson8010]

Great video fella! Sometimes certain jobs and mindset on occasions can get you a little down, MJ Tiff has gone through a similar time over the last month or so where you can’t seem to get satisfaction in the project as a tradesperson. Keep up the great work though, everyday is different!👍👍👍.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, it can be a tough job sometimes, I'm sure we all get days where we are not quite feeling it

[@johnwaby4321]

Don't you just love those jobs when you return after a few weeks and things have changed 😯.we have all had them ..and leaks hppen just one of those things Tom ..👍👍👍👍 And as for jobs that get to you we all get them from time to time Just have a bit of a chill out time to sort things out 👍👍👍👍

[@YNWA-oq5uf]

A plumber who says they have never had a leak is an electrician

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Your not wrong there mate, although I find the electricians are good at cutting through pipes, especially when they are really awkward to fix, thanks for the support as always

[@LabRat6619]

Whilst electricians will tell you they haven't had a shock.

[@Plumbingbob]

Looking good as always Tom. That house will proper get under your skin for a while to come yet lol. It’s coming along nicely though. Hope you get that radio sorted in your van or you’re gonna end up stranded one night.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Robert, I think the van just needed a software update, apparently it does them automatically but they can glitch, all seems Ok for now, I will be pleased when this job is done, don't get me wrong it's not a bad job, it's just all the changes that keep happening

[@thomascoyne157]

Cheers Tommy for the Mira shower valve are 155 just done my stud work I’ll readjust from 150 centres . I just need your energy to get it done, trying to this job myself change the bath for a Mira in-flight tray as getting in and out of the bath for a shower is not helping my breathing . Great video and no problems with leaking pipes when the job is still on going 👍👍👍👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, the miras are quality showers to be fair, the only slight annoyance is that they are 155 centers, hope you are doing Ok mate, sorry to hear that you are having breathing problems, take care and stay safe

[@diddywright6165]

Great content Tom👍🏻 there must be something in the air as I’ve also had a mare of a month! It’s the little things alot of the time especially if you’re conscientious and want to do a good job! I spent an hour fitting a pop up waste the other day, another hour chasing tap cartridges that didn’t exist, got to the merchants only to find my wallet had fallen out of my pocket whilst trying to fit the waste, and then found that the previous bloke had negated to solvent weld a joint behind the tiled wall! It is what it is bud😖

[@dmheatingplumbing9805]

Jesus ! Enough to make your hair fall out.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It sounds like you have had it bad as well mate, I'm due some good luck but it sounds like you need some too, thanks for the support as always mate, it is greatly appreciated

[@dennisphoenix1]

For that shower Tom if it's a square or rectangular tray you could just fit a pivot or sliding door and stud the other side up the sloping ceiling rather than box out the wall , assuming there is enough space to move the tray away from the wall anyway? ? Any plumbers who said they have never had a leak are lying . Goes with the job . Don't worry about it

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, I think the idea is to bring the wall out 160mm away from the slope, that was the screen will fit, I will let the builder do that and then I will fit the tray, like you say every plumber gets leaks, it only takes a bit of contamination in the fitting and the solder won't flow, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

[@mikeolin2561]

i agree with charles you are really concincious lol my spellin . anyway ..we did a lot of gax work and we came to the conclusion that we would use pre soldered fittings wherre we needed certainty ..i.e . heat the pipe n fitng untin the soldr appered and then as insurance run the hand held pre fluxed solder wire on the face of the fittngs .sometines there can be and imperfection on the pipe end . chemical . which the flux on an un pre soulder fitting dosent make bond ., by using a presoldered fitting . yu illiminate this possibility . if the end onpipe is brushed wit steel wool and fluxed .. and we found this so 100 per cent sucessful .esp. in iffy situations . we usd pre soldiered fittings nearly most of times ..cost was neg. under concreet . in wall . floors .i mean where do yo not need call back on . nway love you tom . lol

[@user-wk4hc9wj6c]

If you play with water you’re gonna get wet! Anyone who plumbs does from time to time. You kick yourself but it happens. We’ve all been there and it often happens in waves (excuse the pun!) and can get you down. But you’re conscientious and that’s what matters mate!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, this job can kick you sometimes, like you say you play with water you will get wet

[@bradhicks3773]

Nice vid bro! Jump on bro! Also how are you bro? Are you coming on at the weekend. Hope your good! How are you?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Brad, I've been a bit busy at the weekends, I'm sure we will have a catch up soon

[@keithbrueton]

Stop putting yourself down mate remember your that super plumber Tom

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Keith, it is greatly appreciated mate

[@KeithNoles]

Great vid as always. What’s with the OSB everywhere?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's to strengthen the walls, because it's a children's home sometimes they like to kick the walls, obviously plasterboard isn't very strong so we line the walls first and then plasterboard on top, it also makes for brilliant fixings everywhere, thanks for watching mate

[@billpalmer2381]

have small aqua vac get rid of water in this situation

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Fair point Bill, I do have a titan one but it would have meant running a lead as there were no sockets upstairs on this job, thanks for watching as always

[@bikerjon153]

We all get days when we should of stopped in bed. As always fella.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You are not wrong there mate, thanks for the support as always

[@shoudd]

Out of curiosity and hypothetical what would have happened if the ceiling beneath was a finished decorated ceiling and it needed re-plastering and decorating as water damage was too much. Of course you would refix the leak but how does the customer get compensated for the water damaged ceiling.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You do everything you can to make the customer happy, you repair all the damage and put right what ever is needed, at the end of the day when working in peoples houses things can go wrong, that's why trades carry good insurance which will cover for the expensive mistakes

[@shoudd]

@PlumbLikeTom its a scenario that is possible tbf. Of course this doesnt apply here. Just more curios than anything.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

@@shoudd No worries mate, I've had a few mishaps over the years, it does teach you to be more careful, I'm just editing tomorrows video, my apprentice had a bit of leak, all I will say is there was that much water we had a deep end and a shallow end in the house, there was certainly a drop of water

[@9720miller]

Hi Tom, where do you buy the jointing compound? I have been using it for years but my merchant stopped stocking it. I can’t find it online.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I get mine locally from my merchants, if you have a plumb Centre locally there one is very good, the only one I've tried that I've not liked is the one by by fernox, it was way to sticky, I know mj tiff uses the one from city plumbing which also looks very good

[@9720miller]

@@PlumbLikeTom cheers mate will see what I can find 👌👌 keep up the good work

[@keithbrueton]

You should have just cut it out mate messing about sweating joints

[@moeenahmed6853]

Hi Tom. Is there a reason why there is a osb board on the studwall... What mm what the osb board be..

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's just the spec on this job, because it's a children's home the walls need to be stronger than just plasterboard, there will be plasterboard going on top but it just stops the kids kicking through the walls, plus it's really easy to get fixings on all the walls, thanks for watching mate

[@moeenahmed6853]

​@@PlumbLikeTom hi thank for replying to me. What mm osb is on the studwall

[@PlumbLikeTom]

@@moeenahmed6853 I'm not actually shore what thickness it is, I'm there tomorrow so will measure it for you

[@moeenahmed6853]

@@PlumbLikeTom 👍🧗

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

👍🏿👍🏿 Tom 👊🏾👊🏾 does the the surestop not need a cross earth bonding and the same to the heating pumps assuming the incoming water is a metal pipe and not plastic?? Why do you plumbers not ream your pipe cuts?? I've only ever seen PB pen reamer his cuts 🖋️🖋️🖋️😅😅 by the time you fooked about cutting desoldering gone down to the van came back clean flux soldered you could of cut and pressed a new fitting 😂😂😂😂😂 TM PRESS DON'T STRESS

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I leave all the bonding to the electricians, the sure stop will require bonding across to continue the continuity, generally heating pipes aren't bonded any more, only incoming supplies like water, gas and oil require bonding. Technically you should ream the pipe but honestly you will find most don't do it, I did it on a video a while back and someone commented that the bits of copper were falling into the pipe, the guy who taught me was a plumber for over 40 years and he never de-burred, I'm not saying it's right but it never caused him an issue during his entire career, thanks for watching as always Paul, it is greatly appreciated

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

@@PlumbLikeTom just been to specsavers 🤓🤓🤓👀👀👀👀 never seen the wife looking so😱😱😱

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

Whoever taught you tom made a good plumber out of you 👍🏿👍🏿🔷🔷🔷🔷

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It was a guy called Paul, I've got a few stories about him that I will probably share someday

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

@@PlumbLikeTom i believe that the best teachers and students are called paul😂😂 then there was TOM

[@Heatking]

We all get leaks unfortunately 😢

[@PlumbLikeTom]

We do mate, luckily this one was spotted before it did any damage, I like to leave all my pipes on test during the entire the job, thanks for watching as always mate

[@ChelseaFC190512]

Where did you get your ford tranist from; you pay monthly for it?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It came from Ford, I got the extended warranty with it so if there are any issues it will just go back, I bought this one outright, thanks for watching as always mate

[@ChelseaFC190512]

@@PlumbLikeTom no worries mate if you don't mind asking how much did you pay? Im getting my gas in a few months and looking at a transit

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I think it was 29 plus vat, I ordered it a year before I got it, I think the prices went up to 34 plus, they are expensive vans but they do hold the money quite well

[@chrispugh2450]

Why OSB board?? . not your issue Tom Just wondering why thats used . Genuinely not seen it before as the main wall boarding??

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It was just the spec on the job, it was being turned into a kids home so it's to stop the walls from having holes smashed in them, thanks for watching mate

[@chrispugh2450]

Thanks Tom, that makes sense now. every days a school day!! and don't knock yourself about the leak. Any plumber that tells you they have never had a leak is a plain liar!!@@PlumbLikeTom

[@TheMaintenancePlumber]

Your not a plumber if you don’t get leaks real world .When’s the next live

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Daniel, I will probably do one when I hit 5k subs

[@leepickett3655]

My bad it’s in the video 😂

[@PlumbLikeTom]

No worries Lee, thanks for watching as always

[@lestertennysonsmith-xw2fm]

Why are the walls Stirling board and not plasterboard

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It was the specification on the job, because it was being turned into a children's home, we always ply line everything before plastboarding to give everything strength, it saves going back to keep repairing holes in walls, thanks for watching

[@lestertennysonsmith-xw2fm]

@@PlumbLikeTom thanks Tom keep up the great work really enjoy your channel

[@dmheatingplumbing9805]

A trade that destroys all fitters sadly. Glad im out of the gum

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's a tough job on the body and the mind, I do love it most days though, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

[@dmheatingplumbing9805]

Certainly is bud. Most fitters are haggered.

[@billpalmer2381]

plumber who never has a leek Lier Lier pants on fire.

[@billpalmer2381]

sure stops are shite good idea material made from crap

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I've personally not had any problems, they would be better in brass, I just have to fit them on these jobs as its on the written specification

[@billpalmer2381]

@@PlumbLikeTom the 2 plastic tubes and the 4 push fit connecters are the week points they account fore most leeks they need to be replaced with better materials as they have coursed the most leeks on refurbs to social housing costing millions .

[@Sparks1Plumbers0]

Tom is lucky he's never had an issue with a SureShit ... sorry Surestop as I have! For no particular reason the microbore hoses split inside the outersleeving and piss water out all over the place. So a nice idea but a right fecking nightmare a few years on. Plus given these are aimed at little old dears as an alternative to having to route around in the back of an inaccessible cupboard makes them a even worse proposition! So any I come across these days I now advise the customer of their (the sureshit's) limitations especially if they've been in more than a few years. What is it with plumbing gear and 'plastic fantastic' low rent quality 🙄