YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE DIFFERENCE! Powertank full install

Day in the life of a plumber
Low water pressure and flow all sorted on this job by installing a power tank. It was first time fitting one of these and I was very happy with the results
As always, thanks for watching, all the support is greatly appreciated
#apprentice #plumber #dayinthelife #plumbing #powertank

[@PlumbLikeTom]

One thing I didn't mention in the video is the kitchen drinking water tap is still on the mains side, the pipework I picked back up only fed the unvented cylinder and the upstairs cold water outlets, thanks for watching

[@hughwilson4911]

It's great seeing youngsters coming along behind us who are going to be as capable and often better than us. Well done you for taking the time to teach him.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, I'm sure Jacob will turn out to be better than me, he is coming on really well

[@andys121.]

All the videos are great , protect your knees tom lad

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for watching mate, I do wear knee pads to help a bit

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

What a big difference, the customer must be very happy with that job? 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@keithbrueton]

So your contortionist's as well then Tom & Jacob top work as always.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You have to be in this job mate, thanks for watching as always Keith

[@tonymurff5234]

Them power tanks are brilliant job, Jacob is a little camera shy 🙈,😂 Brilliant work as always Tom 👍👍🤜

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Tony, I was impressed with the results, it certainly made a big difference 👍

[@AaronM4275]

Always enjoy watching you work Tom you never cut any corners Jacob will be a great plumber with you showing him the ropes

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@johnwaby4321]

Well tom and Jacob. Considering the lack of working space and pipes in the way. You both did a great job . And what a difference it has made .👍👍👍👍 Nice job.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always John, the results were really good, the customer was very happy as well

[@user-en7ph4pz8e]

Great bit of equipment for places with water pressure problems,very informative video ,Tom and your apprentice well done 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It seemed to be a good bit of kit, not perfect for every job but it worked well here, thanks for watching

[@chrisholt2474]

Hi Tom, what a difference the tank makes to that water pressure, I’m sure the customer must be extremely happy with the job. Some nice pipework too, Jacob appears to be very good at soldering as you said. Another great installation there thank you Tom, have a great week and take care. 👍👍👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Chris, Jacob is a really good lad, really neat and careful, the customer was very happy with the end result

[@peterdawson5115]

Interesting vid Tom, what an improvement that was, nice tidy install as usual, hope alls well. 👍🚽

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Peter, it was a vast improvement, the client was really pleased

[@glynstorer3269]

Great job ❤

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Glyn

[@dannywilkins887]

Nice work Tom 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Danny, It is greatly appreciated

[@pb9926]

Great job Tom 😎👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@Mad_max489]

Nice video bro!

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always Max

[@jameswilson2899]

Top work as always Tom.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@darrenkirkland8587]

Good job Tom etc ,cylinder tundish might need a bit of attention

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You are not wrong there mate, I did price to put it right a while back, someone has been out as it has had a drain off added under the expansion vessel, thanks for watching as always

[@andyfadian]

Very interesting job this Tom, I have never seen these units before, every days a school day. Thanks 👏👏

[@PlumbLikeTom]

They seem to be a good bit of kit Andy, there probably not suitable for some jobs but this one is was perfect for

[@dvdallison]

That looks a great piece of kit, thanks for sharing. Cheers David

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always David, it certainly sorted this job out

[@alangriffiths8401]

A really good video Tom, we have low water pressure I have looked into the Salamander pumps - this tank/pump is another alternative but not sure we have the space for it.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That is the only downside with this system, it worked well on this job but another job there may be a better alternative, thanks for watching as always Alan

[@RANDEEP685]

Hi Tom would you a be able to do a video on pipe bending please

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I will do my best to, I might get some free time over Christmas, thanks for watching mate

[@tirvplumbing]

Great install and a fantastic difference to the pressure and flowrate. I make a pasta sauce with cashew nuts blitzed up with oat milk btw. Very nice. 😊

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, it sounds nice that, I might have to give it a try

[@colintownsend5024]

👏Good content again well done. 👍

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@JohnWatkinsUK]

Is there a check valve on the mains, or you may risk pumping back if the valves are not set correctly?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

There was an existing double check valve after the stop tap in kitchen, thinking about it now I could have put another one on the bypass line if the valve was ever opened, when I go back to do the lagging jacket I will cut one in, thanks for watching

[@edthelasttribe9580]

Is there a temperature gauge for a stored cold water 😅 Hopefully he uses often that tank , I wouldn’t be surprise if the manufacturer states that tank needs cleaning once a year or something, but good job . We’ll done

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I have now lagged the tank, because it's a commercial property temperature checks are monitored and recorded weekly, the tank will require annual inspection, I currently sub out my testing and chlorination work to another company, thanks for watching as always

[@thomascoyne157]

Very nice work between you and jack, that is a very useful bit of equipment tel jack not too be eaten to much of those nuts or he will not be able to get into tight spaces like you can 😂very nice video Tom 👍👍👍👍👍👌👌

[@PlumbLikeTom]

Thanks for the support as always mate, I will tell him, I find all the younger lads I work with seem to control and know exactly how many calories they are eating, I just eat when I'm hungry

[@thomascoyne157]

@@PlumbLikeTom me too 👍👍👍I think they have too much time on their hands 😂😂😂

[@brendanfisher2528]

Is it true that you can't use the water from the power tank for drinking water?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

The kitchen tap is still on the mains, it came straight off the stop tap, the powertank is only feeding the showers and the toilets upstairs, I probably should have mentioned it in the video, thanks for watching as always

[@HeatingGeek]

Nice work. What camera and editor do you use? Your inspiring me.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I mostly use my go pro hero 8, I do sometimes just use my phone though depending on the job, I use davanci resolve on my pc to edit, it's free and has all the stuff I need, thanks for the support as always 👍

[@HeatingGeek]

@@PlumbLikeTom I use davinci too. Still have a hero4.... I know how much effort can go into an edit so I appreciate your commitment. You deserve a lot more subs and I'm sure they will come.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

@@HeatingGeekThanks for the support mate, I really enjoy making the videos, it does take a fair bit of time but It's just a hobby. I know my channel isn't for everyone and I try not to use misleading tiles to draw people in. As someone once said to me, don't focus on numbers as there's always another one bigger, just enjoy the journey

[@lawrencepeters4139]

Great job very neat and well positioned pipe work, question if inlet is at 4 litres per minute and outlet at 8 litres per minute how long before storage runs out or has it been calculated to satisfy largest demand on system

[@dennisphoenix1]

Who installed that unvented with such a poor flow rate ? Would have been better with a CWSC and vented cylinder with a salamander pump o the outlet .

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I`ve no idea who installed the cylinder, I just inherited the problem, I would have struggled to get a CWSC, this option has solved the issue and the customer is happy which is the main thing, thanks for watching as always

[@dennisphoenix1]

@@PlumbLikeTom I imagine there was a gravity system in at some point ? Before the unvented was fitted. It's a good solution the power tank . Had similar flow and pressure issues with electric showers in old 3 storey houses . I said it needed a pump and break tank but the landlord wouldn't spend the money.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It would have been gravity at some point, I looked at a number of options including relaying the mains, this worked out cheapest and has solved all the problems

[@dennisphoenix1]

Would you need a none return on the bypass? ? If you don't and the valves are opened could the pump be pushing back into the mains ? Just a thought.

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You are correct, there was one after the stop tap but I should have put one in, when I go back to do the lagging jacket I will put one in, thanks for watching

[@dennisphoenix1]

@@PlumbLikeTom a low pressure flap type would be ideal otherwise the spring pressure in a normal none return would decrease the mains pressure even more 😔

[@dennisphoenix1]

@@PlumbLikeTom you will definitely need a none return in the bypass otherwise it could end up cycling. Drawing water from the tank going through the bypass and back into the float valve.

[@lawrencepeters4139]

Great job a especially very neat , question if inlet is at 4 litres per minute and outlet at 8 litres per minute how long will it take to empty storage or has it been calculated to last greater than highest demand

[@PlumbLikeTom]

That was my only concern, it hasn't been a problem yet, I was working on the theory they would run out of hot water before this tank ran dry as it's larger than the cylinder, in theory it's always replenishing itself, they have now asked for flow restrictors in the showers as they are to powerful, which will reduce the usage a bit, thanks for watching mate

[@IM35461]

Interesting, I was thinking of one for my home. Question, Should they be some kind of check valve on the maintenance bypass valve line to make sure the wrong operation of valves does not try and pump water back up the mains?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

You are right, I thought about this after and I have now put one in when I did the lagging jacket, it doesn't show one in the instructions but under the right circumstances it could pump back, thanks for watching

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘

[@PlumbLikeTom]

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

[@SuperWayneyb]

@@PlumbLikeTom 👍👍

[@user-sq3ne1rt1c]

Did I see you using an air test unit to pump sludge through the radiators on another video? Do you have a link for the unit?

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I use a rothenburger dry test gauge, if you google "dry test gauge" it should come up with a few choices, you can connect straight onto the pipe via the speedfit connection, thanks for watching mate

[@user-sq3ne1rt1c]

@@PlumbLikeTom ok Tom thanks, are you also using it to test pipework installs for leaks?

[@tristanedwards1340]

How noisy is it

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It wasn't that bad being a submersible pump, certainly quieter than a shower pump, outside the room on this job you couldn't hear it, thanks for watching 👍

[@tristanedwards1340]

@@PlumbLikeTom I’ve fitted easy dab tank is it the same as that or louder

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I'm not sure mate, I couldn't give an honest answer but this was very quiet

[@mattsan70]

not sure Id be happy drinking water that's been standing in a tank all day

[@PlumbLikeTom]

The kitchen tap is still on the mains, it came straight off the stop tap, the powertank is only feeding the showers and the toilets upstairs, I probably should have mentioned it in the video, thanks for watching as always

[@b1h2u3p4]

Looks complex

[@PlumbLikeTom]

It does look a bit complicated but honestly it should be easy to work on and maintain, thanks for watching 👍

[@b1h2u3p4]

@@PlumbLikeTom overall nice work 👌

[@TheDickPuller]

Question; why not fit an accumulator?? Pleased young Jacob is getting his Nuts👍👍 He’s a good lad & will go on to have a fantastic career in the Trade. There’s always a good living in this Trade, piss poor pay when you’re young, but a life time of high earnings. Best Trade in the world, most homes have a Plumbing & Heating system, so there’s always work👍👍 Thanks Thomas great content as always, remember don’t say ‘it is what it is’. Say ‘you can only piss with the cock you’ve got’ Luv Dicky Puller❤️❤️

[@PlumbLikeTom]

I did consider an accumulator but I don't think I had the mains pressure for it to work properly, I looked at the boosted ones but they were more money than the system we used. Jacob is a great lad, he is very careful and polite which honestly goes a long way, thanks for watching as always mate, the support is greatly appreciated