My dad and I did an electric swap. He worked as a plumber his early years, before becoming a pipe fitter. His past made the swap easy. Everything was done pvc, no soldering, though he had shown me how years earlier. I did have an incident a few months back, that involved the gas heater in the home I was getting ready to sell, that involved water seeping through my ceiling, and down the walls. I’ve been fun shy since, so any plumbing in my new place, I get my plumber friend to come over. The pros make it look so easy, and they have the answer to everything.
Idk I rarely see plumbers installing sediment traps per code. The drawing in the code book and c36 illustrates the inlet for gas is where you installed the supply line in your video. I don’t see any inspectors saying anything, just fruit for thought
@@joeransom1567 Lowes AO Smith? Around here, Rheem and Richmond (big box store version of Rheem) leak all the time. Most contractor grade tanks from Bradford or AO Smith last a good long time.
You can't transport a gas hot water heater laying I'm sure it says so on the side of the box. I always give the supply house a hard time as they stack one gas heater on top of another lying down. I point to the box and say it says right here, DO NOT TRANSPORT LYING DOWN. You could easily snap the anode rod, not to mention the dip tube and vent, and yes I've seen them break.
Im a plumber from Holland and im really enjoying your videos but one thing always comes to mind. Why is soldering still used extensively in North America? (assuming you are from NA). Here in Holland i have never seen it once in the last 5 years at least.
New construction uses press fitting. Existing renovations use press or solder depending on the particular situation, parts available in truck at that time etc.
@@nishant54 only if it is done by a pro. my homes plumbing was done by a subpar pro. bunch of fittings with lots of corrosion. looks crap. i gotta go around and change them.
Isnt piping the PTRV into a drain counter intuitive to its purpose? If it ever fails or if there is an over pressures/temp situation, the homeowner will never know to call for service.
Yea your right but there limit switch if it gets excessively hot, kinda rare unless there venting issue. Bradfords come with 6 yr manufacture warranty. Probably homeowner decision to keep it way it was. Oh well.
It’s a sediment trap. Any sediment or flaking in the gas pipe will fall down into that section of pipe instead of going into the water heater gas valve. It’s required by code.
You taught me that trick bringing down the w/h with the hand truck and belt. But installing a gas w/h is not allowed to be installed on top of wood floors or in this case that space
That solder joint will probably leak where he sweated off the old fitting. If you sweat off any fittings because you don't want to cut the copper pipe your suppose to make sure all old solder is completely removed with sandpaper. Trust me I know, I have owned a plumbing business in 3 states, licensed master plumber in all three states, been in business for 30 years, So I seen it all. Was also in a plumbers union and did the 5 year apprentice program a long time ago when there were no pro press stuff. I get many calls on that pro press system leaking, 8 get calls on contractors and handymen and young plumbers who try to take short cuts by sweating off a fitting and not properly getting off all the old solder. Yes you can do that but all the old solder must be removed completely or you will have a leak sooner or later.. also he didn't put enough pipe dope on the fitting that he held his finger over because he didn't want to take 3 minutes to turn the gas off, he barely put any pipe dope on the fitting I seen some areas with no pipe dope in it. So for those who keep saying he did a wonderful job they all must be young who don't know anything about plumbing or just don't care. If any of my guys working on gas line tried what he did with his finger I would fire them on the spot, it's called being lazy and not caring. Your working in someone's home it's not your house, So being careless by not shutting off the gas to do the work is ridiculous and dangerous, I already know people are going to comment with negativity but that's normal with this new generation because they think they know it all, I probably been doing plumbing longer than most of them been on this earth but it don't matter because there way of thinking is different in 2024. I'm just stating that some things he did is wrong. And not shutting off the gas is really stupid, I'm surprised he even posted this video, most mothers or husband or fathers who see this will probably agree unless they don't care about there family . Gas is nothing to play with, And I know he didn't turn the gas off because I see contractors who do the same thing he did all the time, they place there finger over the nipple and try to hurry up and apply pipe dope to the threads to screw on the new shut off, ECT, and I seen many who did that and the shut off female threads were mucked up and they couldn't get it on, Now they are standing there like a bunch of morons wanting someone to go shut the gas off because of there stupidity and laziness. Social media is a bad thing in 2024 because you get alot of handymen, homeowners who try to do tradesmens stuff posting it in CZcams and 98% of the time they are doing it completely wrong, Then you got the idiots who watch it and follow there lead. If your going to post videos on CZcams replacing a water heater or doing any plumbing at least do it per code, Do it safe, do it right keep in mind you got thousands of people watching it, So why wouldn't you want to do it to perfection ? Why wouldn't you want to take 3 minutes to turn gas off ? If you can't find the main gas valve then you call up the gas company to come out and turn it off until your done it's as easy as that
Sometimes the retrofit doesn’t work out financially for the homeowner’s budget. Upsizing the gas, changing out the b vent for PVC and running power from the breaker for a dedicated circuit isn’t affordable for everyone.
Hey Boy! I knew that you were using your tool box as a water heater support Boy!😮
That strap trick with the dolly is awesome!
Hey boi, in all seriousness watch out for your back. I used to lift those heaters up too. Now I wear a back brace. Keep up the good work!
Awesome as always, but I miss the troll comment voice overs LOL🤣🤣
Nice work buddy, thanks for taking us along 👍😎
I’m a lineman and I know nothing about plumbing but this guy makes me want to Learn everything about it 😂😂
Hey, boy!! I give this video two natural-gas-stoppers up!!😅😅
My dad and I did an electric swap. He worked as a plumber his early years, before becoming a pipe fitter. His past made the swap easy. Everything was done pvc, no soldering, though he had shown me how years earlier.
I did have an incident a few months back, that involved the gas heater in the home I was getting ready to sell, that involved water seeping through my ceiling, and down the walls. I’ve been fun shy since, so any plumbing in my new place, I get my plumber friend to come over. The pros make it look so easy, and they have the answer to everything.
Gotta admit, never seen the Milwaukee M18 Water Heater stand before.
Thanks for the compilation of pro-tips. Great, short video. I learned a few things here. Be careful with your back though, on the lift.
Idk I rarely see plumbers installing sediment traps per code. The drawing in the code book and c36 illustrates the inlet for gas is where you installed the supply line in your video. I don’t see any inspectors saying anything, just fruit for thought
Old one didnt look that old. Surprised to see a Bradford White leaking.
Yea don’t see to many bandw Leaking round here, so smith is on the top of the list for most replaced for leaking leaking round here 😂
@@joeransom1567 Lowes AO Smith? Around here, Rheem and Richmond (big box store version of Rheem) leak all the time. Most contractor grade tanks from Bradford or AO Smith last a good long time.
in the city of Atlanta most condos will not allow open flame in the buildings . we zoom lock every thing . cost more but very clean job
You can't transport a gas hot water heater laying I'm sure it says so on the side of the box. I always give the supply house a hard time as they stack one gas heater on top of another lying down. I point to the box and say it says right here, DO NOT TRANSPORT LYING DOWN. You could easily snap the anode rod, not to mention the dip tube and vent, and yes I've seen them break.
That "old" WH looks rather new! Dang...
👏💯 Good job Evan keep up the great work 🙂
Im a plumber from Holland and im really enjoying your videos but one thing always comes to mind. Why is soldering still used extensively in North America? (assuming you are from NA). Here in Holland i have never seen it once in the last 5 years at least.
still the majority in the UK too
But why? Press fittings are easier and take less time.
New construction uses press fitting. Existing renovations use press or solder depending on the particular situation, parts available in truck at that time etc.
Because it's better and is of pro level
@@nishant54 only if it is done by a pro. my homes plumbing was done by a subpar pro. bunch of fittings with lots of corrosion. looks crap. i gotta go around and change them.
Hey Boy, I guess that expansion tank installed itself?
Go tankless! It's just better.
I have never heard of a tankless water heater exploding.
All familiar steps. The only one I hadn't seen before in similar videos is the thumb on the gas pipe.
I knew I wasn't the only one!
On the fly
at 1:37, did you just hold back the gasflow with your thumb rather than turn off the gas somewhere else?
Yeah he changed the gas valve live. In most cases for a valve swap as long as there’s open space not turning the gas meter off won’t be an issue.
Plumbers secret 😉
Saves time
Isnt piping the PTRV into a drain counter intuitive to its purpose? If it ever fails or if there is an over pressures/temp situation, the homeowner will never know to call for service.
Yea your right but there limit switch if it gets excessively hot, kinda rare unless there venting issue. Bradfords come with 6 yr manufacture warranty. Probably homeowner decision to keep it way it was. Oh well.
On the gas line, why the extra capped down pipe? For future use of the line, or is there a reason for it?
It’s a sediment trap. Any sediment or flaking in the gas pipe will fall down into that section of pipe instead of going into the water heater gas valve. It’s required by code.
What's the difference between a fiddy gallon heater and a fifty gallon heater?
Fifty gallons are for nerds
Remember kids always use a gas sniffer after playing with lines
You taught me that trick bringing down the w/h with the hand truck and belt. But installing a gas w/h is not allowed to be installed on top of wood floors or in this case that space
Awesome! Lease do a tour of your truck!
Nice job! Treat yourself to a nice meal at Long John Silver's with extra Hush Puppies.
That gas hookup would never pass where I live.
That solder joint will probably leak where he sweated off the old fitting. If you sweat off any fittings because you don't want to cut the copper pipe your suppose to make sure all old solder is completely removed with sandpaper. Trust me I know, I have owned a plumbing business in 3 states, licensed master plumber in all three states, been in business for 30 years, So I seen it all. Was also in a plumbers union and did the 5 year apprentice program a long time ago when there were no pro press stuff. I get many calls on that pro press system leaking, 8 get calls on contractors and handymen and young plumbers who try to take short cuts by sweating off a fitting and not properly getting off all the old solder. Yes you can do that but all the old solder must be removed completely or you will have a leak sooner or later.. also he didn't put enough pipe dope on the fitting that he held his finger over because he didn't want to take 3 minutes to turn the gas off, he barely put any pipe dope on the fitting I seen some areas with no pipe dope in it. So for those who keep saying he did a wonderful job they all must be young who don't know anything about plumbing or just don't care. If any of my guys working on gas line tried what he did with his finger I would fire them on the spot, it's called being lazy and not caring. Your working in someone's home it's not your house, So being careless by not shutting off the gas to do the work is ridiculous and dangerous, I already know people are going to comment with negativity but that's normal with this new generation because they think they know it all, I probably been doing plumbing longer than most of them been on this earth but it don't matter because there way of thinking is different in 2024. I'm just stating that some things he did is wrong. And not shutting off the gas is really stupid, I'm surprised he even posted this video, most mothers or husband or fathers who see this will probably agree unless they don't care about there family . Gas is nothing to play with, And I know he didn't turn the gas off because I see contractors who do the same thing he did all the time, they place there finger over the nipple and try to hurry up and apply pipe dope to the threads to screw on the new shut off, ECT, and I seen many who did that and the shut off female threads were mucked up and they couldn't get it on, Now they are standing there like a bunch of morons wanting someone to go shut the gas off because of there stupidity and laziness. Social media is a bad thing in 2024 because you get alot of handymen, homeowners who try to do tradesmens stuff posting it in CZcams and 98% of the time they are doing it completely wrong, Then you got the idiots who watch it and follow there lead. If your going to post videos on CZcams replacing a water heater or doing any plumbing at least do it per code, Do it safe, do it right keep in mind you got thousands of people watching it, So why wouldn't you want to do it to perfection ? Why wouldn't you want to take 3 minutes to turn gas off ? If you can't find the main gas valve then you call up the gas company to come out and turn it off until your done it's as easy as that
Is the nipple and cap coming out on the bottom of the t for sediment in the gas line?
yes
You guessed it
drip leg
Galvanized connected to the copper HW tank piping? Hope you installed a dielectric union on it first, iff camera…
stainless steel
He forgot to light the pilot light . Someone should check to see if the house is still there!
Wheres the HEY BOY 😢😢😢
I believe you are in Sac, right? Around how much would be the cost of materials and labor?
Biggest mistake I see in the field is people not airing up the expansion tank properly
When do you use the crimper over soldering fittings/couplers?
Yes.
Lift that water heater with your back and a handful of advil boy get the hell off my jobsite
anyone else dyslexic like me and was hoping for a "50 gallon water theater" video? I want my water theatre
good
Anybody know what sort of paste did he apply to the threads? Is it some kind of sealant?
Still soldering? Gonna ride your dinosaur home after work?
Dielectrics?
What’s the purpose of the nipple and cap on the underside of the T for the gas line?
Drip leg for any moisture or debris coming through the gas line
Why not use a metal drip pan, that plastic could melt
Why not just go tankless at that point
Sometimes the retrofit doesn’t work out financially for the homeowner’s budget. Upsizing the gas, changing out the b vent for PVC and running power from the breaker for a dedicated circuit isn’t affordable for everyone.
Some fools use a pro press, an amateur but solder is better and shows your level.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Apparently your area allows you to use plastic drain pans with gas water heaters…
Yeah as do any that go by UPC, IPC, and NSPC
@@replumb I live in Pima County Arizona (Tucson) and the rocket scientists here decided to mandate aluminum pans for gas heaters.
I leave the water in heater when I uninstall it.
Looked like a good job until you used flex connectors😔
Code requirements,in case of earthquake
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Great job
Errrrrrrrrrr
You meet to make a female Karen voice over.
You didn’t show the flu work.