The Busy Life Of A Plumber

[@Charles61284]

Your a very hard working honest engineer Tom, all good deeds will be repaid eventually even when it doesn’t feel like it, you do what you do for your piece of mind as well and I understand that.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Charles, have a great weekend mate

[@mpennington513]

Great video, I know what you mean about being busy. Have a good week. 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I think everyone seems to be bust at the minute which is good, thanks for the support mate

[@ianfarnworth7828]

Thanks Tom for the great content has always . I didn’t have a good week either . Fitting new combi l drilled 15mm hot pipe plastered in the wall 4 times to fix the combi to the wall . Had to remove boiler chase out and repair ( thankful for slip sockets ) Then re fixed boiler in exact same place as per in a kitchen wall unit . These things are here to try us . 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It happens, I think we have all been there, hopefully it's all sorted, and the luck is with you next week, thanks for watching mate

[@yensabi]

Nice one Tom , shame about those toilet feeds being in the wrong place as they look nice shower rooms but you can only fit things to what your told is going in..... 👍 Cheers mate..

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That one did annoy me to be honest, we had one toilet on site to measure off and were told they were all identical, I did offer to move the feeds, it would have only been one tile but the customer was happy with the soil pipe boxing being extended to cover it, I think it will look fine in the end. I was surprised by this as they are so fussy, but as long as they are happy, so am I, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

[@mrseb99]

Cracking job mate. Would you be able to do your tool bag video? I’m new to oil and like to see your set up

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I've done a plumbing tool bag video, but I can try and do one to show what I use to service oil boilers, thanks for watching mate

[@plumber9885]

Keep the hat, looks nice

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate

[@expressboilers990]

Good job as normal what is the name of that folding bucket you use. Looks a good bit of kit

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Hi mate, have a look for folding buckets on amazon, mine is a 20litre one, thanks for watching 👍

[@BigCliveLive]

I've always regarded my vans as functional vehicles even if they're my only vehicle. When they get bumps and scuffs inside and out it's just a normal thing for a working vehicle that pays its way in society. Just like us with our cuts and scars from work.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I do understand that and if I'd damaged it myself I could probably live with it, it just doesn't seem fair to me that someone can damage my property, try and drive away and then not pay, I will let my insurance deal with, thanks for watching mate 👍

[@SheRunsWild-c7x]

Genius. Thank you so much for showing how to bleed this boiler. Got it running in no time after we’d run out of oil! 🎉

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching

[@colin4685]

Nice video! New house renovation looking good. My weeks been pcb fault one after an other 😄

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching mate, some weeks are funny like that, you seem to get a run of the same jobs

[@stephenedwards9872]

I think it's disgusting when someone tries to sneek off and say you are being fussy.get it sorted ASAP for piece of mind.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That's it mate, there are far to many dishonest people around, thanks for watching

[@steveyboyXRP]

happened me last year luckily i had dash cam wired so it doesnt knock off for 30mins . got home go video up on pc and zoomed in got the plate guy says to me he was doing deliveires for a church group in a rented van and was going to drive back round lol likely story

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's always the same story, luckily the yard man witnessed it and stopped the guy from driving off, I think it's done a fair bit of damage, thanks for watching as always mate

[@matthewtrueblood408]

Too right you’re being fussy about your own property being damaged by someone else. If he looked where he was going instead of rushing about he wouldn’t have this insurance claim to deal with.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I think what made it worse was he was going to drive off, I was just pleased someone saw it and stopped him, thanks for the support mate

[@stevenblackman9764]

Hi Tom How much would a oil combi 24kw swap over be system 19 years old with all materials only a rough guess a priced one said it was to much like combos are expensive lol

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Oil combis are expensive mate, prices vary around the country and site conditions do affect the price, the old boiler is likely non condensing so a condense pipe will need installing, for a very rough guess there is probably 1 day to install the boiler and then 1 day to flush the system, for a rough guess around 4k plus vat would not seem unreasonable but without seeing the job its difficult to say exactly, best bet would be to get three prices, hope this helps

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Oil combis are expensive, prices vary around the country but for a rough guess I normally alllow 1 day to install and then 1 day to flush, the boiler will need a condense pipe and these can sometimes be difficult to get out, a ball park figure would be around 4k in my area plus vat, the best thing to do would be to get three prices and go from there, hope this helps

[@stevenblackman9764]

Hi mate Yeah bang on what have to do all that I was about the same price thanks pal top man

[@malcolmcroll]

as long as you have his "reg" time & date -under the insurance rules he must pay your repairs ;tom

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, I've left it with my insurance to deal with, they sent someone out to look at it and he said the alignment on the drivers door pillar looks wrong, as well as the bonnet and the grill, it seems to have moved the hole lot back a few mm

[@malcolmcroll]

tom ,we are all on the insurance data base under dvla rules ,its all linked together ;

[@mgbroadsterJ]

Do you have lpg ?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's just ran out but I am booked in, I won't touch any in the meantime but one of the other lads who works for me has his, thanks for watching 👍

[@train4905]

Dear sir,great jobs

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching mate

[@diddywright6165]

Nice content Tom, shame about the van mate, but being “ fussy”? That comment would have fired me right up! I always do “extras” at no extra cost and the odd “freebie” from time to time. It’s never done me any harm mate and the rewards will often come from other work, piece of mind or an act of kindness. Keep doing what you’re doing bud👍🏻

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, the van was super annoying, I will let the insurance deal with it now, thanks for watching as always

[@YoutubeHero666]

First KZbinr saying hit the dislike if you don't like it lol... Hit the like before I watched as always with your videos.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, some of my videos do get a fair few dislikes, constructive criticism is always welcome as it does help me to try and improve things for everyone, obviously some people just go out their way to hate on me, which is sometimes hard to take but then this is the Internet, thanks for your support mate, it is greatly appreciated 👍

[@thomascoyne157]

Second timer watching Tom forgot to leave a comment so I’ve come back on. Sorry to hear about your van I guarantee if it was you that hit him, he would be going off on one. Great job and vlog 👍👍👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, he did seem that type, he was borderline aggressive saying he only just touched it, I will just let my insurance deal with it, it will probably put my premium up next year but I would sooner that than have a damaged van

[@bikerjon153]

As always fella. My company van has just failed its mot and I am now in a hire van merc sprinter long wheel base. Like driving a bus.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I hate driving curtesy vans, you never seem to have things and it just messes your jobs up, I once got given a curtesy car, I had to put a boiler on the passanger seat as the boot was full of my tools, thanks for the support as always mate 👍

[@stephenfanthorpe2708]

Heat dissipation and capillary action is why you don’t silicon shower units , I’ve missed the caps out so many times it’s becoming standard the about to test of fs not again feeling

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I miss the caps every time, I don't know why they don't come fitted and then you remove them if required, thanks for the support mate 👍

[@craigs66]

That house looks nice.

[@truthseeker7794]

Oh mate you're so lucky to work in so many empty properties. It must make life so much easier. I've always been a big fan of Triton showers and I must have fitted hundreds in my time. I was an electrician back in the 80's and suddenly people started asking me if I fitted showers, so I suddenly had to learn plumbing and it led to bigger things. Most showers fitted in our area back then were either Gainsborough or the infamous Red Ring 6 that were fitted by the local electricity board (the MEB). The Red Ring had a 6KW element in quite a big tank while the Triton had 7.2 KW element in quite a small tank so it supplied ample hot water even in low water pressure areas where the Red Ring wouldn't work. Thank's for the great vid's mate, they remind me of when I was up to my elbows in dirty water but now I'm just watching you mate while sipping my Newcastle Brown Ale. Thanks Tom.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, the tritons do seem to be popular and are regularly specified, it does make my life nice and easy as all these properties have the same stuff fitted, so if there's a problem you know what to take out with you, it just saves time and money. Empty house's are nice to work in, it does take a bit of pressure off, and you always get more done, enjoy your ale mate, I've got a few jobs to do tomorrow but I might treat myself if I get done early 👍

[@Chanesmyname]

Always be good to your neighbours, always pays back somewhere down the line.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support mate, I try to look after my neighbours, it costs nothing to help and be kind, thanks for watching 👍

[@craigs66]

Sorry to hear about your van Tom. Funny how these things happen when you yourself were doing a good deed.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Tell me about it mate, I was just pleased someone stopped him from driving off as I probably wouldn't have noticed it straight away, thanks for watching as always

[@dennisphoenix1]

Tom when you change an electric shower do you do Zs and RCD tests ?? Shame about your van , I have had 2 cars damaged by other people in car parks , it's so annoying

[@PlumbLikeTom]

On this job it was an electrician who had been out to the shower as it was tripping the RCD, it's super annoying when people damage vehicles, I just wish people were honest, thanks for watching as always mate

[@dennisphoenix1]

@@PlumbLikeTom did the electrician do any testing before you changed the shower? Either way you were the last person to work on it so the onus is on you, in the event of an incident later .

[@PlumbLikeTom]

@@dennisphoenix1 The circuit was tested, my brother was the sparky, so I trust him, it's always one of those jobs where do you get a plumber to fit or an electrician

[@dennisphoenix1]

@@PlumbLikeTom that's good to hear . Too many people doing jobs without testing and leaving unsafe situations.

[@TheTimBullimore]

I'm not a plumber, but I can see that Tom has great knowledge and takes real pride in getting things right. Very impressive. If he was in London, I'd ask him to fit one of those woodburning stoves - and pay him more than his standard £35 an hour, which seems crazily low for someone with his expertise.

[@BigCliveLive]

The best tradesmen are the ones most likely to undervalue themselves.

[@karl212]

Let the insurance deal with it mate ...don't go down the route with him saying he will pay garage direct so no insurance claim ....I've tried that way before and it's nothing but hassle ....insurance all the way now ...👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I really want the van to go back to ford for the works to be carried out, the bonnets not shutting properly so it definitely took quite a whack, it appears to have bent the lip behind where the bonnet sits onto, I contacted my insurance straight away and they are dealing with it, most likely they will send someone round to assess the damage and then arrange for a repair. Thanks for the support mate 👍

[@karl212]

@@PlumbLikeTom defo tom back to ford that way you know it's done right ...

[@martinwright7093]

Another enjoyable video, Tom. I seem to remember Worcester saying that oil pressure readings weren't quite accurate if you measure with a gauge connected via a tee piece, its better to connect the gauge directly to the oil pump. I'm not sure why that would be and ultimately correct combustion settings are more important in my book.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Sometimes you have to use the extension as the gauge hits against the burner on some models when attaching to the pump, like you say good combustion is always the most important thing, thanks for watching as always 👍

[@davidceredig-evans8772]

Great video, Tom. Interesting jobs. Yes, those Tritons often seem to have the dials in the wrong place, unlike Miras!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I do prefer the miras as they probably are a better shower, if the new one lasts as long as the old one though it will do well, thanks for the support as always mate

[@adamfox5336]

Thanks Tom, another great video. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with the wall hung Grant, as fit quite a few of those.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching mate, to be honest the worst bit will be getting the old boiler off the wall without damaging the worktop or myself, ideally I would relocate the boiler but it would be nearly impossible. Thanks for the support

[@chrisholt2474]

Hi Tom, It looks like you have had another busy week, bad news about your van getting hit. I don’t think you are being fussy, he damaged it so he should pay to put it right. Hope your weekend goes without any major problems, another fantastic film, thank you. Take care Tom, 🍻👍👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Chris, I've got some nice designer rads to fit tomorrow which I'm quite looking forward to, it was super annoying about the van, it can get quite intimidating when someone is saying there's no damage, luckily there were a few other people around who backed me up, thanks for the watching as always

[@chrisholt2474]

I know what you mean about the van, but these days you can get photographic evidence of the incident/damage immediately. So that will help any claim and with other people present even better. Hope it all gets sorted for you, I know it’s just more hassle. Keep going Tom 🍻👍👍

[@paul55767]

What's your opinion on the instinct magnetic filter Tom? I fitted one in my own house and I thinks it's very good value for money

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I've not personally fitted one, but they all seem to do the same job, the ones sold by the boiler manufactures are expansive because they are required to be fitted to keep the boiler warranty, expensive doesn't always mean good and I'm sure some cheaper ones on the market do the same job, if not better

[@paul55767]

True So long as they grab sludge and don't leak they're 100%

[@normanboyes4983]

Nice work Tom.😀👍Hopefully you got your van sorted to your satisfaction.

[@Horsecockbadger]

Thank you so much Tom for these vids i really appreciate it and i know how much effort it takes and im thankful m8. U are a brilliant plumber young man and a huge inspiration having your own company up and running and being back logged with work is a sign its A thriving bussiness welldone u are a hard worker. Btw wat age are u? Did u always want to be a plumber? Im your big fan from ireland Tom really enjoy your work and really appreitiate u puttin in the effort to make vids for us tks again. I cannot wait to see your next vid/job . #masterplumber #YOURIRISHFAN

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the amazing support mate, when I was growing up I wanted to be a joiner like my dad, my older brother was already an electrician, so my dad sort of wanted me to be a plumber. My dad got me a job working where he worked, as soon as I could drive I was sent out doing jobs, you learn fast but it was tough. Around 4 years ago we bought the company, the company goes back over 100 years, since then we have worked hard to train new people, modernise vans and equipment and provide the best possible customer service, I am 30 years old. Once again thanks for watching, the support is greatly appreciated 👍

[@Horsecockbadger]

@@PlumbLikeTom amazing m8 im only to glad to support your channel u are by far hands down best real life plumbing channel out there. That marathon runner is to busy flexin his muscles to put up proper content lol 😉

[@pb9926]

Great video Tom👍 hope you get the van sorted, very frustrating indeed!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's very frustrating, it just means down time for the van whilst is goes in, I know you get a curtesy van, but it still slows you down, thanks for watching as always mate

[@k20aa]

Great vid sorry to hear about your van . I hate the wall hung Grant and even more when its a System one

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching mate, I have my first wall hung Grant to fit next week, it is heat only model, I have never done one before but the old wall hung camray is completely broke and it's the only boiler on the market that will fit, moving the boiler to another location would be nearly impossible, sometimes you can only do your best, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

[@k20aa]

@@PlumbLikeTom Cheers Tom look forward to the Vid have a good weekend

[@laghribi_abdalkhder8792]

Do not worry the carma that nothing happened to her. By the way, how long have you been working as a plumber?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Hi mate, I have been plumbing 14 years, thanks for watching

[@laghribi_abdalkhder8792]

@@PlumbLikeTom 2008 _______________2022 You deserve all the respect

[@davidwhitefoot5680]

are you required to carry out any electrical testing when swapping a shower?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

As far as I'm aware a shower is classed as an appliance and can be swapped like for like without any testing of the circuit, I always check the fuse board to make sure the shower is rcd protected, the circuit is labelled and I always check to make sure the isolator works, this job an electrician attended site first as it was tripping the rcd, sometimes it can be an electrical fault, even moisture in the pull cord can cause this problem, thanks for watching mate 👍

[@davidwhitefoot5680]

@@PlumbLikeTom not correct - shower is a fixed wired item and requires relevant testing. your just assuming that its earthed correct, which the RCD requires to operate.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

@@davidwhitefoot5680 Thanks for the advise mate, an electrician went to this job first as the rcd was tripping, I will get an electrician back out to check the installation, thanks for the support

[@MrEnixa]

Hi Tom another good video, wondering if i could pick you brains a little please. i have a worcester combi greenstar 30si compact (i think). The boiler is making a loud banging noise any time is has to kick in wether its hot water or central heating only on first start up the noise isnt there when boiler is actually running. The closest thing i could compare the noise to would be like a magnet being let go and sticking to something magnetic every time it happens. had an engineer come and look at it but couldnt pinpoint the issue he just said he would start at the gas valve and see if that fixed the issue, is this something you may have come across before. Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Hi mate, it will most likely either be the bearing plate sticking, which is a really easy fix, or it could be a partially blocked main heat exchanger. The bearing plates are quite a common issue and the boiler will make an awful noise when it first fires, there will likely be a few videos on youtube, have a look and try and compare the noise

[@27forme2]

What year van is it?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It's just under a year old on a 71 plate, thanks for watching mate

[@27forme2]

@@PlumbLikeTom no bother lad I enjoy watching Your doing well Annoying though that to happen to your van.

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

😂😂😂 1st

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Paul

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

@@PlumbLikeTom i always find something new learn from your channel

[@jockster5525]

Sad news about the van mate ...let's hope it is sorted out soon dude .. thanks for your efforts 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Jock