THIS JOB DIDN’T GO TO PLAN….

This job didn’t go to plan, sometimes it happens when you start a job and things take a turn for the worse…. This is one of those days!!!
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[@PlumbLikeTom]

Great video as always Mark, it's always annoying when materials are missing on jobs, it seems to break up the entire flow of the job

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Exactly tht mate, I had the week planned around it and it threw it all out of sync

[@adamjeffery6909]

Can never understand why customers don’t have suite ready to rock n roll for when you get on site, they have months and months but seem to leave it last minute!!! Soooooo frustrating 😂 Great vid as usual buddy

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep…. It’s annoying for sure.

[@jamesnoct]

When I'm draining radiators like that I use some plastic rubble sacks to drain the water into. Can easily manipulate then around the pipes. Was my old mentor who taught me that so credit goes to him. Been doing it ever since.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Good little trick that, will give it a go

[@juliestreet8688]

Long as there not them Screwfix ones with little holes.....

[@tompyrouk4335]

Homebargains for rubble sacks perfect for scrap at the end of the job too

[@chrisnewman5291]

What I love about your work is you recommend access panels. I can't stress this enough I see too many bathrooms without access. Especially fully tiled bath without access panels. I also enjoy you fully replacing stuff and avoid cutting corners and actually having a lot of parts in your van great work!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks buddy

[@GD-qu9hr]

Ive always sealed the pipes comming through the tiles whilst fitting a shower

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep a lot of people do👍🏼👍🏼

[@adriancarter825]

I’ve been there fitting kitchen cupboards drill a hole and you enter the abyss nightmare

[@heritage_carpentry]

On the towel rail, think about it. You need the heating on to have warm towel’s if system connected. Electric ones you leave on all year round and always have warm/hot towels, even in the summer months

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

I know that

[@gracebateman777]

Mark can you teach us when and how to use Earthing cable? Saw those taps were earthed, but not everything is everywhere. Thanks for all your vids, enjoying them all and learning. Thanks.

[@rush211251]

That tile next to the shower pipes isn’t very well butted to the adjacent tile , different size grout gap to one next to it . Sorry , just bug bear of mine , have to agree with you on the shower ,looks cheap !

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep not keen on the shower… As for the tiles that’s not my department

[@mikew3012]

I thought I was the only 1 who'd noticed that...😮

[@mikeroders1990]

Great video, Mark. Big fan of the channel. I've recently completed our bathroom works Inc. plumbing (using your videos as a reference) and I 100% agree those fittings supplied with the shower units are utter garbage. As always, keep up the great work.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks buddy, glad you like the channel👍🏼👍🏼….

[@84bexter]

I always keep a tube of that resin stuff from Screwfix in the van for when the walls start falling apart etc. it gets you out of the shit. Great video as always.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Good shout that mate

[@84bexter]

It comes with only 2 nozzles and the nozzles are single use which is a bit crap but tool station sell the nozzles on their own 👍

[@pauladriandavies3840]

We’ve all had them the punters cut corners buying material not complete .Well done old chum for persevering and another one out the door. Nice and sunny here in Barcelona Diana and I are out soon for a stroll. Keep The Faith. London Paul ( Paramount Plumbing ).

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Enjoy mate 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@killerbean9911]

Jesus, you weren't joking when you said you've had a nightmare of a week (think it was Wednesday we spoke). Materials just not there is always a thorn in our side as well as "second hand" stuff. I always say to my customers to make sure materials are on site before we start the works, most listen in fairness but fully understand your frustration on this one. Like you said just think of the jobs that went well, hope the back end of the week went a bit better for you, and all the best this week!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Told you didn’t I mate🫣🫣

[@loafersheffield]

I got the same Veto Pro Pac bag. Simply unzip and all your tools stand to attention. Same principle applies to my missus. "I'm ovulating. Home early, no excuses, no pub. Unzip and stand to attention"

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

🤣🤣🤣

[@j..w443]

Bet you mark your calendar like I do mine?! When to come home early & when not to! 🤫🫣😂😂😂

[@loafersheffield]

@@j..w443 Yes I do, but for different reasons. That was a typical conversation about ten years ago. Now it's avoid at all costs on certain days. See "the phases of the moon" 28 days later. Howooooooool!

[@jonneym]

The customer wanted a bath and a separate shower for practicality so in my opinion it was the only way to do it with low maintenance, otherwise your idea of a corner bath with shower in it would probably look better

[@stevenmercury1669]

top video the downside to my plumbing life is no materials on the job. and sometimes we get the nightmare job ( radiators straight swap etc rarely works out like that) makes us all appreciate the jobs we priced expecting to be a pain in the arse and turn out to be good as gold👍

[@jonneym]

By the time you messed about with those 2nd rads and added your cost it would have been cheaper for the customer to buy new😂

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Indeed it would

[@toddpenny3596]

Great video mate👍🏻 hate days like that, feels like everything’s fighting you 🤣

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Indeed mate🫣

[@has343]

Nice video Mark, I know there are times plan doesn't go well but your right think about good jobs right mindset, it will surpass issue 👊👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Indeed mate 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@garyredfern5303]

Great video. I think the bath / shower is two tight but as we know the customer is always right. You can only do what you can do. It looks nice what you have done. 👍👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Exactly mate… can only do as asked…

[@davidhiggins468]

One always missing on Aussie heating installs, drain offs. Mind you most boilers are outside.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Love how plumbing is different the world over

[@bryanporter3025]

Good video Mark ,like you say 99% of jobs go like clockwork.....then that 1% just pisses you right off .👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep…. And this was that 1%….. hopefully I’ve had my fill for a while🤣

[@peterryan7827]

Love your terminology at the end of this one brilliant just wanna get it done.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼

[@scotspie501douglas7]

great video on the second had rad job can imagine drilling holes into terrible walls

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate…… just got proper pissed off so didn’t record it all🫣🫣

[@glyndavies591]

Always a fiddle fitting second hand rads and most of the time they come without brackets sods law you will need a hatch for access to the side of the bath for future repairs etc

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Indeed Glyn….. an access panel in the wardrobe behind will be going in soon just incase

[@thomascoyne157]

Great video , picking on the rich electricians 😂😂 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

🤣🤣…. Keeping them on there toes

[@kevincox5232]

When you get through days like that I think on a positive note. If I got through that it can't get any worse! Can it?

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

100% mate 👍🏼👍🏼

[@shaunwhite2081]

That tilings shocking at the shower could hang my jacket on that grout line

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Good job it’s nothing to do with me as I’m the plumber😉

[@rush211251]

I don’t Blame you for not filming Mark, sometimes you can miss things when distracted . I’ve had one of those days today . Best concentrating and get the job done right 👍 great video again . Can’t wait to see the completed bathroom

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep sometimes you’ve got to just crack on with the job

[@markedmead1145]

been there mate if that had been a new customer you probably would have not even considered using second hand parts, we sometimes make our own life difficult trying to do the best by our loyal customers.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

100% agree with that mate

[@Rupertbearjay]

The tile above the shower pipes is kicking out, I couldn’t put up with that 🥴

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Being a plumber I don’t need to put up with it…. That’s down to the tiler😉

[@rjkelectrical6086]

Was thinking the exactly the same thing haha

[@Rupertbearjay]

@@MJTiffPlumbing I knew you didn’t do it but it’s bloody looks terrible

[@richard.cook.]

Enjoyed this one Mark good content 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼🙌🏼

[@mariomendicino2832]

Why don't you show the process of how you actually do the plumbing instant of cutting it out and only showing the finished product from Australia

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

I do on other videos…. This one was shot like this….👍🏼👍🏼

[@steviegvxr]

one of the best plumbers imo

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate, kind words

[@ratchriat1716]

Great video Mark as always like you said only advice you can give to your customers and wish for the best.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Indeed mate…👍🏼👍🏼

[@SteveN-pw4dj]

Now if they had a seamless wetroom floor and shower head built into the ceiling, that would be cool.... But that does look a bit odd.... You should see my bathroom I did myself.. It is amazing and everyone who visits my house is blown away. If only I could attach pictures.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep wet room would of been a much better idea

[@coxie230179]

Hiya mark great footage as always 👍 nothin worse than having a baggy hole you know you just can’t fill 😉😂😂 Also I’d love to see a real world video of someone freezing pipes if you could consider showing it that would be mint 👍 All the best

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate 🤣😉👍🏼👍🏼

[@johncoppock3823]

Great video. That new bath layout seems a bit strange. Will shower water collect on the window ledge? (Or add another screen to create a cleaning prob) If it would fit I'd do bath in the window, shower to RHS of door, sink to the left, loo to the right. That rads job looked tricky. If you know the customer offer a day rate as the best way forward. Thanks for sharing.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Tilted window ledge in the shower will stop water collecting😉

[@johncoppock3823]

@@MJTiffPlumbing That's a cunning plan 😁

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

It’s not our first rodeo😉

[@llamedosr7843]

Mornings are getting chilly mate.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep 🥶🥶

[@chrisholt2474]

Great film Mark, the rad job sounds a pain in the butt, no wonder you had enough of it. Like you advised, that bathroom could have been planned out much better. If that’s what the customer wants then you can only do what they ask. Take care, regards, Chris. 👍👍👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate, yep it was one of those jobs I just wanted to get done👍🏼👍🏼

[@petebarby1315]

Hey Mctiff heard the women laughing when you said ben was servicing the boiler like it

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hahahaa…. Didn’t notice that🤣

[@meejhgggg]

I think u forgot put silicon arround pipe.. If water go behind wall done

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Not a problem mate

[@davehunter6920]

mate cutting brackets to fit is always crap...hope ye charged plenty

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep… was the only way to go unfortunatly

[@rjp666]

Looks like they've had a Wickes bathroom designer involved 🤔

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hahahahah…. Brilliant🤣👏🏼

[@mikew3012]

😂😂😂

[@anthonyllewellyn2260]

Hi Mark, another great video showing what us plumbers really have to deal with on a daily basis. Never a dull moment mate

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks buddy…. Appreciate that mate, glad that it comes across in that way👍🏼👍🏼

[@Redjacketman00]

At 6:00 what paste is that you use pal, love the vids btw👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Plumb blue from plumbase mate 👍🏼👍🏼

[@onionthemillionairetrader7405]

Hey Mark. What outlets/merchants would you recommend getting good quality bathroom fittings from but also arent to expensive? Keep up the good work.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Take a look at a company called “QX Bathrooms”

[@juliestreet8688]

That bathroom layout will get even more annoyingly cramped when the vanity and toilet go in....wonder who the "interior designer" was, I mean Steptoe & Son could've done a better layout..... Hate it when materials aren't ready it's not like they didn't know you were coming! That radiator job was doomed from the minute they said "we've got 2nd hand radiators" but what can you do when it's a good old customer 🙄 Great as usual Mark thanks for keeping us entertained on a Sunday night nowt on the telly 😂🤣😂

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep…… that’s coming Wednesday….😉

[@jaffplumbs26]

Great vid mate, please don’t worry about your intro etc it’s your video so do what u want with it, you’ve become this popular being u so don’t go changing anything, that’s my advice anyway 👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

True words mate, thankyou

[@SuperWayneyb]

Watching in Cyprus Buddy 🤘😎🤘🥃🍺

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Oh nice one mate….. have a good holiday buddy 🍻🍻

[@richardsedorski1206]

Good vid true life stuff all very frustrating.👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate….. yep we all get days like this

[@kendevanny4078]

You are a credit to our trade kid and i think im developing a bit of a man crush.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hahahaha thanks Ken……🤣🤣🙏🏼

[@jeromeroddy4931]

Great vid again mark! Where were your plumb thumbs for the rads? Happy plumbing mate!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

In the bloody van…. 🫣🫣

[@jeromeroddy4931]

🤣🤣always!

[@AvergeJoehere]

Grout line should go through middle of the bar mixer…

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Says who?????…… Then what happens to the other things like tap line, middle of toilet etc etc… It you plan a bathroom on grout lines it would look horrific

[@AvergeJoehere]

@@MJTiffPlumbing sorry for expressing my opinion. Won’t happen again

[@bernellgazandlare4942]

How work like that that told madness

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Eh???

[@peterbridge2081]

Just watching your excellent rad change vid. At £75/rad, got told I was too pricey, what you reckon?

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Not out the water to be honest buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

[@peterbridge2081]

@@MJTiffPlumbing thanks Mark...👍

[@brendanfisher2528]

Great video as always. Do you silicone the pipework on the shower as they come through the tiles? I had a job last week, water coming through the ceiling and it was the shower dripping down the are onto the cover plates, getting behind the chrome cover plates and down the pipework behind the tiles and coming through the ceiling... keep the videos coming mark

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks buddy….. yep pop a bit of silicone there for security…. (I thought I showed it on the video but just checked and it must be on the cutting room floor)

[@vlsyn3081]

Great video mark, as appreciate plumber myself. Do you fit water softeners? Haven’t seen a video from you on one!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate, I do fit them…. Will have to film it next time👍🏼👍🏼

[@johnwaby4321]

Well afraid to say mark we all get those jobs where nothing seems to go right and you wish you stayed at home .. Just take a big breath slow down and do the best you can .😯. On the other job short of materials dose not put you in the right mood either 😯👍👍👍👍👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Indeed John….. we’ve all been there haven’t we🙏🏼

[@TheMaintenancePlumber]

Oh man hate days like that but real world init swings and round abouts

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep, real world plumbing

[@benradley4895]

Brilliant video as always bud. Who has done the tiling around shower ?🤦‍♂️ Like you’ve said, that shower area ain’t gonna work - guaranteed !! Can’t educate pie meat 👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate….. yep it’s not for me this one..

[@jackwayc]

Maybe they like showering in front of the window 😂

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

That will be frosted👍🏼👍🏼

[@benradley4895]

@@jackwayc it’s the water running out of shower area that bothers me. Customers hiring pm’s or ’bathroom planners’ are a nightmare- looks good on paper but 99% of the time doesn’t work out - and only one person gets called back … yup you’ve guessed 🤣👍

[@danfrancis1984]

Great vid as always but dude you really need a better tiler. That bit above the shower mixer is awful. If I did that I would have to take it off and re do it.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate….. I didn’t arrange the tiler on this job

[@tommccrae9529]

What’s going on with the tiles by shower valve. Not the best or worst it being a new room should be better

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Dunno mate….. I didn’t fit the tiles as I’m a plumber…

[@tommccrae9529]

@@MJTiffPlumbing sorry Mark. Wasn’t implying you did them. Just that they look like it stepping out a bit, not flat. Your great and as a plumber myself for the past 40years I enjoy all your vids.

[@robertpeters8531]

Hi Mark fair play to you for taking on that rad job cos I tell you and you know yourself it can be tricky enough even with brackets etc without stuff missing. Just wanted to ask you I notice you use the grey what used to be called hep and I’ve used it myself and no issues. Have you ever used the hep20 white and what do you think is it ok mate? Cheers great video again.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate, nope never used that to be honest mate….

[@trust_plumbing]

You've got more bottle than me Mark, whenever someone says second hand or "I'm organising the stuff" or "interior designer" I run for my life. I'm guessing your customer really needed a good turn and good on you for delivering it but you know what they say about the road to hell right? Great vids, keep them coming and keep your chin up mate.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate, she was very appreciative so all good in the end

[@mickbroadbent6750]

hi m8 dont ever apologise for not filming we all have those bad ass days n just wanna get done

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks buddy🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@daveoconnor5084]

Another great video Mark. I noticed the plastic pipe you use to couple to the old copper. Just wanting your opinion on using plastic. Also do you use a particular brand of pipe. I'm now addicted to the channel mate. Please keep them coming. All the little tips you give. Brilliant.👍

[@craigkelly1211]

Nothing wrong with plastic pipe at all it, John guest and hep is best floplast screwfix own branded i wouldn't trust is rubbish.

[@daveoconnor5084]

@@craigkelly1211 thanks for the reply👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hey Dave…. Glad your enjoying the channel. I’ve used plastic for years and not had any real issues to be honest, I tend to use PolyPipe mostly

[@effervescence5664]

The energy waste from that bath tap, wow. It's one of those designer style set ups that really needs a pressurised cylinder and 22mm with a hot water return serving it. Sadly you can only advise customers they have no obligation to listen. As for rads and customers supplying materials, it urks me. Just installed an en suite (built the room, plumbed it, wired, tested, sorted out all the sound insulation etc). Advised the customer what to get as they wanted to supply it, and you get there and stuff hasn't arrived or they're entirely not ready. It's normally not so bad but everything advised was changed and then didn't work out how they wanted so it all ended up having to be played by ear. Like how the hell can you stick to an estimate in that situation. Probably lost money, on the plus side I discovered while doing it that the house needs a substantial amount rewired as it has a bad case of the goo. Don't think I want that task though. Great video as always.

[@brianwitton5061]

That tile is sticking out a bit in the shower.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

I’m the plumber not the tiler👍🏼👍🏼

[@steveyboyXRP]

4m55sec some lippage on that tile insane

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

I’m just the plumber

[@Matt-bt7ej]

Extreme in your face lippage that would drive you mad every time you took a shower.

[@steveyboyXRP]

Lol he should be sacked whoever he is lol

[@ukmal67r81]

Haha made me laugh I’m a sparks and I also have a veto pro pac 😂

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

True ain’t it 🤣😉😉

[@con4004]

What’s the purpose of the paste on the pipes? Does it set hard or does it set like a silicone? Sorry is it like a replacement for PTFE? Cheers Mark!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Doesn’t set, stays tacky and helps seal joints…. I’ve always used it

[@con4004]

@@MJTiffPlumbing cheers buddy!

[@markhoward5780]

Can you tell me what jointing paste you were using with built in brush , cheers

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

It’s called plumb blue from Plumbase 👍🏼👍🏼

[@michaelsharpin3369]

Just checked it out it's £37.56 for a 500g tin a bit expensive i think.

[@garymalia7363]

Don't u use plumb thumbs when removing a rad mark?.. Save waiting for it to empty with the ac vac

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yer I do but they were in the van and I was being lazy🤣

[@richardcawrey]

Some jobs just wont die

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hahaha….🤣

[@kevinisaac9139]

We all get them Mark and end up not earning that much 😩

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@craigtampin6299]

Where you get the paste mate

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Plumbase buddy👍🏼👍🏼

[@namAlexander]

interior designer doesn't see when you need too replace or repair just how it looks, walk away if someone wants a suspended toilet fitting lol, bet that shower cost a fortune build is poor imop, when you shouted too your mate he should of said "pass me the shampoo"

[@Meath123]

Didn’t like the look of tiles when you were sizing the fast kit. Looked like an uneven seem. Did they not use spacers?

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Don’t know…. I’m the plumber….

[@andrewlockyer6442]

Gotta love an interior designer 🤦‍♂️, getting paid a fortune for someone else to do all the work. No guarantee on them NEW second hand rads I guess 😂

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Money for old rope them interior designers!!!!

[@richswain6996]

Mark waffle as much as you like. Its your channel. Do what you feel is right

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks buddy 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@tommytanswell4187]

Mark. One tip. Pepsi max over Coke zero. ALL DAY LONG 😜

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

No way mate🤣🤣

[@tommytanswell4187]

🤢🤮

[@plumber9885]

why is it that i got obsessed with the shitty tile job

[@MrTomomahony]

who left that tile above the valve that youre going to see everyday ?

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

The tiler 🤣

[@garymcgee1982]

Most plumbing jobs don’t go to plan said this where not like painters&decorator’s put ye brush down and go home 🤦‍♂️

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hahaha… I know what you mean mate

[@ON-tk7bp]

Your intro's are fine - stick to it. it works

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate

[@mattspall]

Hi Mark, did you get my voicemail? 😮

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

I did mate, I’m away this weekend but I will ring you back next week👍🏼👍🏼

[@mattspall]

@@MJTiffPlumbing cheers mate, I have four jobs for you 😀

[@evervol1]

What do you know Mark... you've only been doing the job 25 years ! Some people hey!?

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Exactly 🤣🫣

[@davehunter6920]

edge of tiles between the bar looks awful mark

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

I’m just the plumber…..👍🏼👍🏼

[@davehunter6920]

@@MJTiffPlumbing yep your like me mark...dinnae touch tiling

[@loafersheffield]

I noticed that. Working with large format, porcelain tiles can be difficult. Especially so if brickcourse layout is requested.The walls have to be absolutely spot on. If the walls need replastering, I insist on using my mate. If the customer "knows a plasterer" I opt out of the tiling. Simplez!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep large tiles are a nightmare according to my tiler….. has to be 100% perfect

[@randomcamerajunk6977]

Do you forgive Ben for what he did to heather?

[@farukadam1696]

👌👍👌

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼

[@chrisbrown5360]

Crap tiling!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

I’m the plumber😉

[@JoshD280]

Sorry but that bathroom just looks wrong

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

I know mate……