This Circulator Pump Install BROKE Me

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The Apprentice Survival Guide

The Apprentice Survival Guide

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@08airman
@08airman 11 ай бұрын
Was in the trade 40+ years and now retired. After watching this video, I felt like I was back on the job. Another typical day in the field. LOL
@bauhnguefyische667
@bauhnguefyische667 11 ай бұрын
Yeah? For sure😂 With an idiot😂😂
@peterd7686
@peterd7686 11 ай бұрын
Give you a lot of credit for showing the struggle. A lot of hvac guys only show their victories and when things go easy. HVAC is great trade but definitely is unforgiving at times. I did 14 years in service, got lucky and went to a utility company and got away from it. Hang in there and keep up the positive attitude. Thanks for videos very entertaining
@theunit5939
@theunit5939 11 ай бұрын
Gas company ???, same here after 15 years of service in residential and commercial, got a job at the local gas utility and i tell you what not only the money is great but the work is so much less stressful.
@coreybabcock2023
@coreybabcock2023 11 ай бұрын
Same thing with doing mobile mechanic
@williamgildea8348
@williamgildea8348 11 ай бұрын
We all have had days like that, unfortunately it probably won’t be the last one. Keep up the good work, it seems like you have a great boss who understands that shit happens. Hope your wife and new baby are doing well, and you’re getting some sleep.
@BartlettTFD
@BartlettTFD 11 ай бұрын
I admire you for having the guts to show us all your screwups. Very few techs would have shown this😂 Most would have reformatted that SD card so it would NEVER be seen again by another human being. This is “must see” reality, KZbin tv. The life of a HVAC tech, on a really BAD day❗️Thanks for sharing.
@InsanePacoTaco
@InsanePacoTaco 11 ай бұрын
FlexVolt tools need the FlexVolt battery, its actually a 60V or 20V battery so the tools that want the 60V output block the 20V batteries from being installed. That's why it has the "FlexVolt" label where the tool's battery attachment is located.
@Lewdacris916
@Lewdacris916 11 ай бұрын
Fuck dewalt, Team Red for life
@coreybabcock2023
@coreybabcock2023 11 ай бұрын
​@@Lewdacris916I go with hyper tough
@twotimes87
@twotimes87 11 ай бұрын
Good job I had a bad habit of beating myself and feeling stupid it’s refreshing to see you kept good spirits after all that I’m definitely inspired by this video and how you didn’t give up
@john7017
@john7017 11 ай бұрын
I carry a $25.00 corded Harbor Freight saws all just for a back up in case my battery dies on the cordless. I bought it as a one time throw away saw for a crappy sewerage job and this saw is better than my Milwaukee. I've had it 4 years already and beat the hell out of and it still works. Great video! Sometimes you eat the bear, other times the bear eats you. Keep up the good work.
@Mrcarloserwtf
@Mrcarloserwtf 11 ай бұрын
man listen bro , that shit had me feeling like was on site wit you , days like those you just want to get home and cry in the shower lol
@fredradon2484
@fredradon2484 11 ай бұрын
Awesome video, loved it and loved that you show mistakes also.
@lazman111
@lazman111 11 ай бұрын
With nearly 40 years in the trade, I can tell you that your boss is doing you no favors by not teaching you some of the old-school tricks that just work. Always carry 110 V back ups of your power tools. And yes sometimes you have to tighten things to get it loose and lots of heat would also be helpful. I always carry a rosebud tip for my OXY acetylene just for days just like that. But I commend you for breaking out the nipple without destroying the threads, been there done that. And other good comments mentioned here should be also helpful. And I gave up on the dewalt years ago and went with Makita, the other red brand also is good. Hang in there you’ll get it …
@compactc9
@compactc9 11 ай бұрын
Battery tools... When they're handy, they're handy, but when they're not...
@lazman111
@lazman111 11 ай бұрын
lol…yea I know…but been that situation many times were you need the last couple minutes of battery power to finish the cut and it freaking dies on you… specially if you’re in a dungeon or an attic, or some other horrible place that you squeezed into to get things cut apart….
@coreybabcock2023
@coreybabcock2023 11 ай бұрын
Reasons I keep extra batteries and plug in tools in my van
@bovnet
@bovnet 11 ай бұрын
Never gonna solder with water in even a dripping flow
@RichB0330
@RichB0330 11 ай бұрын
aways have sum bread
@jamesbell2419
@jamesbell2419 10 ай бұрын
Exactly. I noticed that too .
@SilenceDogood76
@SilenceDogood76 11 ай бұрын
I've always found that with large copper fittings the "heat the fitting, not the joint" approach works better. When you heat near where the joint is the fitting doesn't get hot enough to draw the solder in and makes for a weak, leak prone joint. Heating back by where the threads are will draw the solder in evenly around the fitting.
@Practicing_HVACR
@Practicing_HVACR 11 ай бұрын
Heat will conduct through the copper of the fitting but doesn’t conduct as well from the fitting to the pipe inside the fitting because of the gap in between. That’s why you should heat the pipe first, to get heat into the pipe in the fitting.
@bobparrott8130
@bobparrott8130 11 ай бұрын
Wow, what a job that was.. keep your head high & it'll get better my man !!
@SETtheTONE.
@SETtheTONE. 11 ай бұрын
Me & my coworker had one of these days this pass Wednesday lmao. The struggle is real. Nice video.
@farmguy2400
@farmguy2400 11 ай бұрын
That pump base is either cast steel or cast iron with a small brass insert.
@unclejay1634
@unclejay1634 11 ай бұрын
Harrington 1/4 Ton LX Lever Puller Hoist 10 ft Come Along LX003-10 this a link to what we use to break fittings we latch one end to pipe wrench and the other to another pipe wrench/one to the fixed pipe and crank away
@TheCrazzyToobinator
@TheCrazzyToobinator 11 ай бұрын
And this is why when I was doing my course the teacher made us only use a hack saw... and to this day I still just use a hack saw for most situations for this very reason, running into a dead battery is a rough time but at least you got some good scrap out of this job lol
@garysmith9772
@garysmith9772 11 ай бұрын
An old trick when you’re soldering, bigger size fittings is to pre-tin the pipe. Also, because it’s not potable water use 50-50 solder. Also, I noticed with that turbo torch you held it in one spot too long and it burnt or overheated the fitting. Good luck keep up the videos.
@klcameron709
@klcameron709 11 ай бұрын
Not every job goes as planned. Build on this one. Keep the takeaways for future knowledge for other jobs and keep trying, keep growing. I enjoy watching you, I like your videos. It's dumb to have so many battery options. I have done similar. Keep on, brother
@DavidButler-b9g
@DavidButler-b9g 11 ай бұрын
Always have extra batteries
@elBusDriverKC
@elBusDriverKC 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, when sweating copper that size I always go with the oxy-acetelyn torch. Most of the time I am brazing and need that high high heat. I've also had to put the 10 foot cheater bar on a 4 foot wrench to just get something to budge. Definitely had days like this. 1 day turns in to 3, 4, 5 and you bang your head on what should have been an "easy enough" job. Hang in there, we all have these days. You did acknowledge being disorganized. I was just like that for many years. Once I took the time to commit to organization, it made life easier.
@artemisargent8623
@artemisargent8623 11 ай бұрын
The battery you needed was the "flex volt" battery. Its a flex volt tool, so it needs that specific battery, but it can be used on other tools as well.
@don1857
@don1857 11 ай бұрын
As much as I love my cordless tools, I usually bring the corded ones along. Batteries are just too unpredictable, especially when stored in a cold truck. Save the cordless for when you really need them. Also looks like the boiler is overdue for a major de-scaling and clean up.
@harrycastro592
@harrycastro592 11 ай бұрын
I can feel the freaking stress just watching the video, same job Monday to Friday here!!!
@davecompmac
@davecompmac 11 ай бұрын
You got the “new baby brain” it will take some time to adjust. It’s hard to go back to work and be 100% Congratulations and it will take some time to back into the new routine.
@kamechanicalhvac2891
@kamechanicalhvac2891 11 ай бұрын
Wow wow i respect this vidoe 100% ive been a hvac service technician for 16 years now i feel your pain brother been through this shit show of problems muitiple times . I've also learned to appreciate your good days because we have more bad day then good days few tips to give yoy . 1. Get your self a A-32 turbo torches tip for better Disbursement of heat around bigger pipe . 2. Alway carry a 110 saw-saw machines Unfortunately with the wireless tool generation we have now saw-saw are better used with 110 volts 3 . Safety glass brother ive been to the hospital manytime for Fragments penetrating from the pipe even got soft solder my eye one time . Also remember Life is a lesson filled of ups and Downs. We're not always going to get it right, but we try our best. That's all we could do god bless
@mattl643
@mattl643 11 ай бұрын
Damn kid, shitty day but keep your head up. We've all been there before.
@Joop5000
@Joop5000 11 ай бұрын
Those battery sawsalls and battery everything are convenient, but at the same time, nothing but head aches! A lot of times they just end up taking you more time rather than to just use a extension cord with a regular saw or drill or whatever. Great job also on cutting out that nipple without cutting into the female threads, I've done it many times and it is challenging, even for well seasoned pro's.
@josephtramutola592
@josephtramutola592 10 ай бұрын
I’ve been doing it for 38 years never a dull moment lol
@lukefreeman2027
@lukefreeman2027 11 ай бұрын
Even though you were tightening the flange. Sometimes it does help break it free to tighten first before loosening it. Looks like you had water in the pipe still while soldering. I would’ve pulled the pump and boil out the water out.
@josiahpierson3636
@josiahpierson3636 11 ай бұрын
Way to stick with it, we all have bad days like that. Soldering and unsoldering larger pipe like that takes practice and patience. Taking old pipe like that apart is a bear as you learned. Thats a day worth a couple cold ones. Hope it eventually turned out in your favor or your boss helped you finish it out. Keep pressin on kiddo!
@fastidioushandyman901
@fastidioushandyman901 11 ай бұрын
I think a lot of us has had those kind of days. Makes for a great video at least! As for a thought on getting that nipple out, I would have heated the crap out of it with the torch first and then tried to unscrew it before cutting it out.
@TheHVACWhisperer
@TheHVACWhisperer 11 ай бұрын
I enjoy your videos. We all have those backward days at work.
@MassEffectFVR
@MassEffectFVR 11 ай бұрын
This video depicts the reality of service that a lot of guys and girls don't show .. the abuse is real .. we can only take the nightmare calls as learning experiences
@smithno41
@smithno41 11 ай бұрын
I can't believe that you did not take the saw with you to the store the second time to make sure that the new battery would fit. Having to rework a solder joint that had water in it is not fun! You have to get all the water out before it will get hot enough to melt the solder again. I've also had to break out rusted nipples like that. Good job on getting the iron nipple out without damaging the softer brass heat exchanger tapping.
@geoffreyyoung5419
@geoffreyyoung5419 11 ай бұрын
So for your pipe wrenches get two short prices of pipe that will fit over your wrenches for leverage 3 feet long this will help in taking apart old piping just a thought steel pipe works best
@theunit5939
@theunit5939 11 ай бұрын
Happens to the best of us man, ive gone back to a call 5 times once until once until i finally figure it out, dont even stress about it welcome to HVAC
@orteg3940
@orteg3940 11 ай бұрын
I can feel that, great technique on caping .
@stefanfrodermann2106
@stefanfrodermann2106 11 ай бұрын
Easy Trick to solder big Pipes: get a empty small Soda bottle and fill it half with about 20% Hydroclorid acid. So in will Not Spill if you Tip the bottle. To apply use an old toothbrush. Clean your pipes with Sandpaper as normal an Use the acid instead of the Flux or Resin. With the toothbrush Apply the acid to the inside the Fitting and Outside on the the pipe. Solder as normal and clean the joint with a wet rag. Best wishes from germany!
@jamesszalla4274
@jamesszalla4274 10 ай бұрын
On old stuff like that, you’d have gotten the job done faster and had less risk of breaking stuff by reusing the volute and just replacing the bearing assembly and motor. Use a spiro link coupler instead of the X style, and you’ll be fine. Yes, a cartridge style circulator is less expensive, but you eat up the savings with extra labor.
@jimchari3697
@jimchari3697 11 ай бұрын
I was skeptical of that joint the first time.
@Longeno55
@Longeno55 11 ай бұрын
Well after dealing with much adversity there's just more adversity... it's called how life sometimes is. Cheers bro!
@littlebuddy761
@littlebuddy761 11 ай бұрын
Thats why i dont have dewalt tools had the same problem now i use Milwaukee also have a inverter in my truck so when i drive it charges my batteries
@walnutcontractors5661
@walnutcontractors5661 11 ай бұрын
Loved it !
@matthewpingitore
@matthewpingitore 11 ай бұрын
great video, I thought that shit only happened to me, it happens, keep up the good work
@ericwotton2046
@ericwotton2046 11 ай бұрын
You gotta get yourself one of the speed chargers. Also your sawsall is a dewalt 60v tool so you need the 60v flex batteries... sorry for your tough days.
@camac57
@camac57 11 ай бұрын
A can of Kroil can be your friend. Also try using the “fire wrench”. Heat it
@rautemusic
@rautemusic 11 ай бұрын
thats why my boss bought us battery to line voltage adapters so you can use your cordless tools with a plugged in cable
@stufine
@stufine 11 ай бұрын
Not the 1st time I would tighten something to get it to loosen
@Longeno55
@Longeno55 11 ай бұрын
There goes a perfectly good Saturday. . .
@compactc9
@compactc9 11 ай бұрын
The tightening it up first may have broke it loose. Its a good trick to remember, right up there with heat and hammering as far as effectiveness.
@allanbrown3598
@allanbrown3598 11 ай бұрын
If you cut that copper nice and straight probably your solder joint connection would be holding better
@ChingusTheOneAndOnly
@ChingusTheOneAndOnly 11 ай бұрын
Next time put some heat on stuck fitting , it will spin out . oh yeah 2 inch fitting to old pipe can be a tricky to solder.
@johnstrh1
@johnstrh1 11 ай бұрын
Had a day like that doing an evap coil in a terrible attic. Shit happens. Seems like you have a cool boss to come give you a hand. Mine wouldn’t have gotten off the couch
@justkelly6992
@justkelly6992 11 ай бұрын
Coffee and donuts at the wholesalers. Life doesn't get much better than that for a field guy.
@franganghi
@franganghi 11 ай бұрын
Don't be embarrassed. There are days when... Those are the days you remember.
@DJSephEntertainment
@DJSephEntertainment 11 ай бұрын
I thought to dissimilar metals couldn't touch each other for long periods.
@Jeasleyhvac
@Jeasleyhvac 11 ай бұрын
Propress makes a world of difference Im not great at soldering either
@BlueRhino600
@BlueRhino600 10 ай бұрын
I always, no matter what have 2 batteries. That way you can use one while one charges. I would never last with 1 battery
@Altmechanic
@Altmechanic 11 ай бұрын
1/2- 1 sweating pipes is relatively easy,bigger then that u have to have good control of the flame and practice. Been there it sucks. Some white claw is much deserved after that.
@bradmironik6137
@bradmironik6137 11 ай бұрын
That size of copper needs more heat. Brazing this joint would have been better.
@stufine
@stufine 11 ай бұрын
Better torch! Acetylene torch. Less than couple hundred and be done. Boss should have had one@@bradmironik6137
@peter-pg5yc
@peter-pg5yc 11 ай бұрын
after 12 homes all over ones woops are legendary.
@scottmaz4063
@scottmaz4063 11 ай бұрын
Should use saws all to cut flanges
@MakarovFox
@MakarovFox 11 ай бұрын
always have a cord saw
@whatevernamegoeshere3644
@whatevernamegoeshere3644 11 ай бұрын
Today I had to stay 6 hours overtime because it was exactly like this lol. The bittersweet feeling of not being alone eh?
@Shogunersash
@Shogunersash 11 ай бұрын
When you deplete those batteries below their minimum rated voltage, the chargers won't charge them. When the tool stops...stop. Getting those extra couple of chuggas is ruining your batteries. That being said, you can recover them.
@MakarovFox
@MakarovFox 11 ай бұрын
i always ask that they leave the scraps
@chrisingle5839
@chrisingle5839 11 ай бұрын
You probably already figured it out, but the reason for the difficulty on soldering the pipe in was simply not enough heat. Need LOTS of fire for the big stuff!
@BrickTop900
@BrickTop900 11 ай бұрын
You need oxygen or you have no chance
@BaconJD420
@BaconJD420 11 ай бұрын
Next time try taking the threaded flange off before heating it essentially steals the heat energy from the copper and makes it way harder to heat to melting point, keep the good work my friend. PS get rid of the Dewalt junk:) #RideRed
@geneo317
@geneo317 11 ай бұрын
Don’t you have a corded saws all as a back up and you know you have to charge the battery out of the package.
@peter-pg5yc
@peter-pg5yc 11 ай бұрын
have a back up sawzal with a plug..
@KevinfinityDrums
@KevinfinityDrums 11 ай бұрын
I kinda knew that copper might be a pain when it deformed while bending/breaking it off. Oh well live and learn.
@kjmagnon
@kjmagnon 11 ай бұрын
WOW, can you say unprepared!
@jamesashley3827
@jamesashley3827 11 ай бұрын
You need a blade saw it make the cuts straight and easily than a sawzall
@tunezghb9794
@tunezghb9794 11 ай бұрын
I want to know what’s in the top row of that bag😂
@christopheromeara689
@christopheromeara689 11 ай бұрын
Just have a good old fashioned hack saw.
@BrickTop900
@BrickTop900 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, always have a manual backup
@WGwarrior20
@WGwarrior20 11 ай бұрын
You need the flex battery because you have a flex Sawzall
@coreybabcock2023
@coreybabcock2023 11 ай бұрын
Exactly why you need a plug in sawzall
@kittehofdovrefjel
@kittehofdovrefjel 11 ай бұрын
Gotta love those jobs where you start on the wrong foot and spthe rest of the job getting in your own way. Been there. Will be there again I'm sure. Chin up brother.
@edjovi3677
@edjovi3677 11 ай бұрын
i use my 5a turbo torch
@thomastimmerman42
@thomastimmerman42 11 ай бұрын
thats why i buy milwaukee easy 18v fits 18v 12 volt fits 12v and the tools is superior to default
@brucewiedeman7755
@brucewiedeman7755 10 ай бұрын
😂 I feel for u my friend
@tr3hy860
@tr3hy860 11 ай бұрын
Should’ve picked up a Milwaukee sawzall instead of the dewalt batteries 😂 jkjk
@CrRUnch
@CrRUnch 11 ай бұрын
Daniel Powter - Bad Day ;)
@Mal-u-Envy
@Mal-u-Envy 10 ай бұрын
Bring the old battery would make more sense
@jeffreykubiak5126
@jeffreykubiak5126 11 ай бұрын
We all go through it Jersey keep kroil spray withyou it will save you 25.00 bucks but there was not much I couldnt free up nipples .Your going 2be exc7 journeymen, Be safe thanks for video since 1987 Jersey voc tech graduate!
@08airman
@08airman 11 ай бұрын
Kroil..."The oil that creeps"...It never let me down...And yes, always have a corded Saw-Zall...
@rond.2391
@rond.2391 11 ай бұрын
30 years in the hvac trade and this was absolutely painful to watch. I don't blame you but as someone else commented, your boss should have taught you some tricks.
@electricrenfro1480
@electricrenfro1480 11 ай бұрын
Can we meet your boss? He seems like a good boss.
@PawsumGaming
@PawsumGaming 11 ай бұрын
Some pretty bad luck on that one man. That sawzall really just didn't want to be used like that.
@Antwon_windowcleaner
@Antwon_windowcleaner 11 ай бұрын
You can jump those batteries and bring them back
@eugenkaranxha1659
@eugenkaranxha1659 Ай бұрын
You need a cheater pipe for leverage I made one that extends to 6 feet I also get all that copper plumbing brand new at my bodies scrap yard thousands of dollars worth of copper pipes fittings pro press fittings for $30 or $50 that’s all I pay for all that I have never bought any plumbing supplies at any store it’s like a gold mine for me there I love that place even all the electrical wiring I buy it there for 30 or 40 dollars a roll
@steveurquhart5895
@steveurquhart5895 11 ай бұрын
some you win some you don't 👍
@FX10606
@FX10606 11 ай бұрын
We all have those days
@geneo317
@geneo317 11 ай бұрын
You are having a real bad day. White Claws? You need a shot of whiskey.
@moscowshock4016
@moscowshock4016 11 ай бұрын
This video is just one big advertisement for Milwaukee.
@ronnie61b59
@ronnie61b59 11 ай бұрын
Dang. Like my boss would say put my name on it
@jz7054
@jz7054 10 ай бұрын
everything just gone wrong day
@samihabib661
@samihabib661 11 ай бұрын
Yup..thats what you get for dewalt tools in HVAC field
@roi1719
@roi1719 11 ай бұрын
oh boy what a day
@brianliles4859
@brianliles4859 11 ай бұрын
One word my friend "Milwaukee"
@c21meister
@c21meister 11 ай бұрын
You got to put some heat on that pipe
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