How To Properly Install Hydronic Radiant Boiler Piping - Mikey Pipes Day 3 Giveaway
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Not a DIY project but if your going to have a contractor install a hydronic radiant system - this video shows you how it should be installed.
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Sorry but head does not have anything to do with how high do you have to pump the water up to the second floor.
@@PipeDoctor If I’m right do I get the Knipex pliers??? Pump head is defined as the amount of energy to overcoming the piping friction loss. A circulating pump does not lift water it circulates it in a circuit. Contact me for my shipping address to send me the my pliers.
@@PipeDoctor At 14:44 in the video you said the pump head is determined by how much or how high you have to lift the water to the second floor totally untrue the fill valve gets the water to the second floor not the pump.
@@garysmith9772 From Globalpumps.com "Simply stated: a pump’s head is the maximum height that the pump can achieve pumping against gravity. Intuitively, if a pump can produce more pressure, it can pump water higher and produce a higher head." In a sealed system the water should already have reached the maximum height and therefore the circulator's (pump) head pressure would be used to create a pressure differential and induce flow.
Why you would have to pick one little thing out of a 30-minute video to be a smart ass about is beyond me though.
@@kurt698939 What you just said in your statement proves that I’m right. right or wrong?
Feet of head/ Total Head is directly correlated to how high the fluid in the pipe has to travel from it's starting point all the way to it's discharge point. Every pump comes with a pump curve chart that shows you how the pump is affected by this measurement. Once I learned about pump curves it made it easy to pick the correct pump for the job.
Absolutely impeccable work, I spent many years as a teenager working in the plumbing trade but unfortunately never had someone as precise and meticulous as you. You really love what you do and it shows. Most plumbers I worked with just looked as it as a job, No pride just another job. I wish I was younger I would gladly work for you for free just to learn. You are the best saint Mike. Keep those videos coming because professionals such as yourself are few and far between. You are a great service to society. Regards Anthony
I can most definitely use a new set of Knipex pliers to put these 20+ year old bootleg ones I have to rest. Steve Lav has some serious competition finally and a more modern approach in plumbing was needed.Like they say, the more competition, the better content the public receives. It’s a win win for us newbies. Mikey Pipes is the man.
No competition one man vs. a team.
I plan on going independent in HVAC soon and want to sharpen up my hydronics knowledge and skills. I can tell when someone is a true master in their field and you are. I'm definitely gonna be a long term subscriber based on what I've seen so far.
I've been calling MC BX for twenty years when I first started doing plumbing and HVAC Work I'm not going to stop now glad to see you using anti-shorts on your wiring! lol
I think one of the most important part of job is that you like your job and enjoy coming to work. A big part of that is the employer. From watching your videos it’s obvious that your guys enjoy working for you. I hope your guys know how good they have it.
As far as the pliers, I already have a set , hopefully someone who needs them gets them.
The Knipex pliers remind me of my grandfather. He always had to have the coolest or newest tools or gadgets etc. I remember back in the 80’s he got this stainless steel Armitron watch with an LCD display and he was out of his mind proud. I’d use them and make Grandpa Russ proud.
Nice job, great knowledge and installation.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I think it's the best time that I spend on CZcams.
Same here, I’m in the industry many years, Yet Mikey Pipes makes it look so easy. I actually applied a couple of his videos to my ALTA H.E Wall hung just yesterday ( Really wished it was a different brand but whatever) . Mikey is the man .
I have been installing radiant heat flooring in the San Francisco Bay Area for 6 years, but never got the chance to sit down and understand how the whole hydronic system worked. Thanks you for giving me the basics dude and helping me understand what each fucking fitting did.!!your fucking awesome dude thank you 💯💯💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
I deserve the prize because i learned more in the first 3 minutes of this video. Then i did 10 years of watching steve lav. Lol next level!
Since you mention the MC cable, one more fact. It is not listed for use as a ground. Much the same as Romex the ground must be tailed off and connected to the box for the equipment to be grounded properly.
Thank you for the videos! Awesome
I'm just a 2nd year trainee into the HVACR world over in Cleveland Ohio, and need to get a collection of solid tools under my belt. Good luck to all and thanks for all the videos!!
Very clean install. I am in industrial maintenance in the midwest and don't see many boilers really so I enjoy watching and picking up some knowledge on how these systems operate. Congratulations on the 10K milestone!
Absolutely right about pipe wrench size to diameter of pipe. Also, though it's better to use a smooth jaw pipe wrench on any kind of hex fitting. Especially brass. You'll break teeth off a pipe wrench on the angle and tear up brass . I've sliced my hands up plenty feeling around fittings I can't see that well.
Hey Mikey, great channel. It’s cool to see how things are done on the other side of the world. Your guys are lucky to have such a thorough teacher. Knowledge is power and $$
I have to say , I like the way those look and they share would make this old mans life easier, lol less than 5 years until I retire ! Love your videos and you guys attitudes. It’s just not there with a lot of guys now.
Maybe Steve Lav should win the ride along with mikey pipes day, could learn a lot! Anyways, I dont have a sappy story and how these knipex pliers would change my life but my pliers are pretty rough and i have been too cheap to buy new ones. Keep em coming man, watch everyday
@@PipeDoctor haha
Well he's definitely closer to New York City than he is to me in South Carolina Steve would only have a two-hour commute I'd have a 12 LOL
@@PipeDoctor I have been watching Steve Lav mi heating guy and anti diy hvac for a long time they are all very good at what they do what brought me to your channel was the video you said steve blocked you I am sure that is how a lot of others found you too
The bottom expansion tank, while in the right orientation, is also plumbed directly below the air separator. The separator probably also will drop dirt out the bottom of it (low velocity flow to separate and vent air up, also will drop drop dirt below), and that dirt will end up on top of the exp tank bladder and maybe kill the bladder.
Maybe Steve Lav should win the giveaway! He uses adjustable pump pliers on every fitting he touches, even brass. I don't think he owns a wrench set or even an adjustable wrench. If you dont want to give it to steve I might consider taking the giveaway.
Nice video
The first time I heard Mikey pipes, I knew I was gonna like the channel. Going into my second year in the HVAC/R field and I feel like I can learn so much from your channel! Thanks for all the videos!
Thank you for the very informative videos, the reason we need those pliers is because my son and I have been in business a year and a half and have needed a set but can’t spend the money yet. We are making due with some harbor freight tools and adding Milwaukee as we can. They would definitely be a great addition to the truck, again thank you for the great videos.
Great video! Very informative, I myself alway refer to it as BX cable as well. One thing I have learned is to never come off of the bottom of the spirovent, always plug off and cut either a horizontal tee in or facing up. I have had several service calls where the 1/2" nipple has plugged causing expansion issues. Keep'em coming!
Some comments on the install:
1. You can buy the press-on connectors (ie Wago) at home-depot or lowes at about the same price as wire nuts. Next time you go to HD or Lowes take a look at the electrical isle where the wire nuts are located. You find press on wire connectors. For joining two wires there isn't much difference, but the press on connectors shine when you have 3 or more wires to connect, especially if they are 12 awg. Press-on connectors don't work with stranded wire.
2. If you use zone solenoids on the Radiant heat manifold, I recommend installing a differential pressure by-pass valve to protect the circulation pump if one or more of the solenoids gets stuck. If a solenoid gets stuck it could cause the pump to fail because there is no water flow.
3. Recommend adding a witness mark on the mixing valve so that if some bumps into the valve, they don't have to go the trouble of figuring out the correct setting again.
Mickey pipes. your guys have it made. it was so difficult to find someone to teach me the trade.
Clearly a professional plumber. You can be sure by the "She loosened up on me." Comment 😄
You should hold classes on how to install a boiler from start to finish. Nice job
Mikey! The WAGO connectors ARE worth it. I just switched to them a month ago and I’ll never go back. Easier to use less time and takes up less space in a box.
Once again professional work and I luv the way you explain the process let me know if I win the pliers set
Come on Mikypipe just ship me those wrenches to Boston Massachusetts and I promise you I will go out looking for Steve Lavimoniere and ask him why did he block the GOAT PLUMBER MIKYPIPE from NY CITY LOL 😂
Mike great video I really like the explanation of the mixing valve And it’s purpose in lowering the temperature for the radian floor heat system . I think you would make a great shop teacher . I’d like to win the knipx pliers set so when the weather brakes
I appreciate the chance to be apart of the giveaway. The Knipex channel locks are the best I ever used compared to my old douglas type channel locks. Quality pliers that grip black iron like a pipe wrench with ease. They are a huge time saver in the field till someone stole a decent amount of tools out of my car. Currently using some cheap channel locks till I can invest in some quality tools again. Don't get me wrong, I get the job done lol I wish the best of luck to everyone! As always, your video is always fun to watch, and the giveaways are always a bonus! Stay safe as always and watch out for that winter storm coming tomorrow!
damn I just realized I miss the giveaway as I just got home. It is ok, congrats on whoever wins!!!
Always disconnect earth or negative last, as that should protect the fixture, if some smuck has fowled up the wiring. You install earth first and Active /phase or positive last. (safety first)
Great work with the tempering valve, now stop picking on Steve and send that great looking set of wrenches...ill put them to work 💪
Love the way you work... Knowledgeable, clean and very professional! (Ouch on the Steve Lav comment)
I learned my repair skills while I served in the Navy as a photographer on an aircraft carrier. We were trained in equipment repair and maintenance as we had to maintain, diagnose and repair the all equipment in the photo lab while out at sea. Heaters, blower motors, pumps, motors, circuit boards, etc, we fixed everything we used.
After I got out of the Navy, I pursued a career as a service technician in the photo industry. For over 10 years, I repaired and installed photofinishing equipment in the Metro-NY area, mostly One-Hour Photo stores... before moving over to Technical Sales. I am now a photojournalist using a different set of skills, but I still have many tools from my repair career, and I repair most of the things in my home! I've have been looking to update some them, and the Knipex channellock set would be a great start. Thank you and thanks for the great videos!
That’s called earning your money brother. Beautiful work as always.
Love the explanation of how to plumb in the mixing valve and circulator. As for PEX-A, I have the Dewalt version of the same tool. All new PEX-A in my house (1900s), my sisters house (1970s), and an added fixture in my parents (2010) house. Not the cheapest, but running PEX-A and the expansion fittings are worth every penny in saved time, and lack of leaks. (I'd love to be able to do press fittings, but out of my homeowner/handyman budget.)
I sometimes put in a bypass around the 3-way valve to make purging easier with the 180 degree water
I would really enjoy the new pliers. I am currently using the old school channel locks which are worn out and constantly slipping (16 years old). Those knipex are designed not to slip and I think it would really make for a more efficient job. Thanks for the videos Mikey.
Mey Mikey Pipes, really enjoy watching your channel man. If you have the chance while your making all that money- could you do a video of a complete new water boiler install with how you would route the pipes, valves, and where you would place the trim. Everybody seems to have their own way- but Im curious how you would do it if you had a clean slate so to speak and why. Thanks brother, love the vids.
I remember those times Mikey, You're Welcome
The knipex pliers are THE BEST pliers ever built. The 10" are the most versitile tool in your bag. Of course letting someone know the love you have of a specific tool gets the pair stolen out of your bag. Id love to have the set, because channel-lock/ crecent junk does nothing but bust your knuckles up, and grind metal off your prestine work that you want to have visually for the customer afterwards!!!!!
My husband is a plumber and watches your videos . Just wanted to say from across the room you sound like Jerry Seinfeld. I can’t be the first one to say that 😂
@@PipeDoctor Lmaooo noo I was sure I wasnt. It’s just like certain words reminds me of him 😆. ❤️
Mike thanks again for all your hard work. When you like what you do it's not work it's an adventure. I'd carry your tools any day.
have a Watts 3/4 mixing valve on my solar thermal hot water system installed in March 2011 tank water can get to 175 degrees at times during the year, have thermostats on 2 sides of mixing valve for obvious reason. looks good, pressure test the manifold for leaks and on to the next job.
I deserve the Knipex prize because I was the one to let you know about the battery cable installation order in yesterday's video. WOOHOO, my suggestion was mentioned in today's video!!!!
Positive on first, off last!!
Thanks for the video awesome I watch all your videos. It'd be nice to know how much a job like that would cost. I've asked other Plum is on CZcams how much they charge and they say I don't kiss and tell🤔🤔🤔
That Milwaukee nail gun is sick .
@@PipeDoctor awesome
Wago Lever Connectors are the bomb! 💣. But everything has its place. Lots of places better to use wire nuts. But usually, once you use Wagos, you never go back. And they can be re-used many times. NOT plugging them. But I do like them. They also make light boxes and light circuit connectors, plus ceiling boxes. Worth a look..👍🏽
@@PipeDoctor Cool. The 221 series are very good. FYI they come in different series also depending on wire gauges? Awesome channel you have! Thanks for sharing!
@@PipeDoctor Oh and they also have a TEST PORT..
Morning. Saludos desde el antiguo territorio nacional. Thank you for los videos viva la raza
I just bought a pair of the knipex 10” water pump pliers and those things are great they don’t slip at all wish I would have spent the money along time ago and got them they are definitely worth every penny that’s for sure. Great video!
Another Quality job by Mike and his mechanics! Those Knipex pliers would be a great replacement for my ole blue Channellocks that are over 30 years old😀
Love your video from Somerville MA
Great install and recently purchased a new 12"and10' Knipex cobra pliers this the third set cause the old ones are warn out. Make sure your winner will appreciate this great reward. Knipex is the only thing that Germany makes that I enjoy to use.
Hi Mike, I was just wondering what the return temp is on the cold side of that mixing valve? I just checked my return temp here in our dormitory is 140 deg. F. That seems like it would be too hot to get your low temp you were trying to send to the floor heat?
I'd like to know that too.
i would rock Nye Pex Knipex All day.
I do maintenance and IT for 2 buildings and would toss those in my main tool bag, also a big Supporter and have not watched a Steve Lav video in weeks since finding Mikey Pipes.
Father of 3, but paying enough child support for 10 kids
Great job mike, i love it. Hope i have you tl teaching me piping. You guys have to learn as much you guys have mike around, not everyone is doing that out of the field this days.. learn and learn, may God bless you with more knowledge moving foward
Great explanation on the radiant heat! I do mostly residential service and never get to see how radiant is set up. Been watching your channel for awhile and look forward to every new video. The pliers would be a great addition to my tools
the contact area on a wago connector is like a third the size of a wire nut
Great video! Funny and informative. How do you control the water temperature returning to the boiler? I’ve had a few plumbers come out and none have addressed it.
Love your videos! Just moved to a house nearby in long island and am slowly building my tool collection so I can do basic repairs myself. Keep up the great work!
Mikey pipes love your content and your humor. I am a repair man in upstate NY for a grocery store chain. Love watching your videos for your boiler knowledge. Helping me become a better handy man. Would love to work with some Knipex tools. Rightly tightly!
@@PipeDoctor shaggy7598@gmail.com
What kind of Knipex pliers do you like? Alegator or Wrench set? What kind of needle nose strippers do you like? Still like "right hand thumb rule". NJ Russ
Very nice install. I could use a new pair of plyers. Currently rocking an old set of channel locks. It gets the job done but life could be easier
Sparky Channel, a San Diego retired electrician, has a lot of wiring videos with Wago connectors. I'm becoming convinced of their value.
Love the videos Mikey pipes I’ve been trying to get those for the longest was always waiting for them to go on sale. They would make my life 10 times easier when I’m working with pipe. “Your only as good as your tools”
Hey Mr. Pipes
Lowes has Wago connectors 100 for under $10
Nothing beats Mikey pipes and high quality tools let’s get some
Work done and make some money
I have one pair of the Knipex and love them. Give them to someone younger that can use them daily. I’m more of a shirt or hoodie guy at my old age. Gotta say I was concerned about how tight that area was and more was added. It will be fun replacing circulators, etc. in that area. Be nice if they would allow you to install the correct size expansion tank and clean all that up. And as always, after 40 years in an oil refinery, please wear safety glasses...you only get one pair of eyes...
@PipeDoctor - Mikey - the return water from the radiant manifold - is just simply going back to the return side of the boiler at a free/spare connection?
The WAGO connectors are as much of a time and money saver as press fittings over threaded pipe. They provide a much more relaible connection than wire nuts when you are standin on a ladder streched out as far as you can reach with dirt ,dust and water dropping in your eyes. But the coolest thing is when you are testing something you just lift the lever and change the wire to a diffent location. Work on 12- 24 guage stranded or soild wire.
can you do a video on how to size for boilers, furnaces?
Mikey the mega press fitting on the steam boiler are those legal in New York.
I dont envy you! there's a lot of great comments here. how the heck are you going to choose just one. congrats on producing great content.
You have your only way to both say and do things!!Mikey Pipes!!
Thanks for addressing your DIY followers. Mike, you rock! Can always use good pliers, BTW.
Oh man, it's Knipex giveaway day. I've been eyeing these for a long time, probably have to buy a set at this point if I don't win. I have a rusted channel-lock and a crescent covered in pipe dope. Keep up the good work Saint Mike!
Cool beans! Thanks for the video. Is your return from the low temp circuit automatically regulated then by the three way mixer? Also, were any steps taken to avoid flue condensation?
Brother Mikey pipes another well done beautiful job I want to thank you so much for all the technical information I may want to be plumber LOL I love watching your videos learning a lot from you so keep on keeping on God bless you brother thank you so much!!!❤️💪💪💪
Awesome job & love your videos Mikey Pipes! I am a master plumber in Baltimore, Maryland and have been doing hydronic boiler work for 40 years. I too prefer to use the best quality materials as you, but I am wondering why you didn't install a temperature gauge and a flow check valve on the supply line above the pump?
SIR, that is the way to do quality work with the right quality equipment! IMPRESSIVE. Very informative and the way it NEEDS to be done. You never seem to get frustrated following after the "hack" or the person who won't take the extra few minutes. Quality all the way around. Does your the Milwaukee pro press do the quarter turn between expansions? My comment for the give away - No wise man or fool can work without tools!
I feel like I deserve too win the third day giveaway because since I found your channel It’s showed me a lot I learn a lot and you being from nyc as iam I get too see actually work and situations I relate too and work on also on a daily basis I’m a super fan from the start and I’m here for the ride too the moon mike another great video by the way
I deserve to win because last night I replaced a toilet in our house, wax ring, tank innards, floor bolts and whatnot, and only had to go to the home depot by my house 1 time for things I was missing!
Damn. Mikey pulls out a cordless framing nailer. Didn't expect that.
I deserve to win that pliers set because I love the German precision tools.
I like your approach to hydronics Mikey Pipes. Fellow boiler man here. I just subscribed.....keep those boilers rolling Pipes!!!!!!
When the boiler is calling, the main supply water is 160F, and return water is 140F approx, how the mixing valve can supply 120F water to the radiant heat loop because return water is 140F or higher.
Mike, I would love to try out the channel locks. I really like watching your videos. I'm also in the heating business. I looked at the instructions on a watts expansion tank and found this.
Series ETX may be installed in a tee or any other suitable tap-
ping in the heating system and can be installed in a vertical or
horizontal position. Series ETSX are floor models.
I know system 2000 always had them horizontal. I've never herd of any reason as to why the nipple couldn't face the floor or ceiling. Keep up the good work.
After a terrible year and recently having my toolbox stolen I could seriously use the knipex! Good pipes Mikey!
Backwards, disconnect negative first. Negative is attached to the chassis of the device. If you disconnect positive first and you wrench/pliers accidently touches the chassis, instant short circuit. So you disconnect negative first., it doesn't matter if the wrench touches chassis since they are the same. Now when you disconnect positive and negative is already disconnected, there is no possibility of a short.
Negative off first - on last always
Like I said in another video, this channel deserves 1 million subscribers. Wealth of information right here. I hope Godzilla and Kelvin both realize how lucky they are to have Mike as a mentor.
I'm holding.out for the Veto Pipes, those Knipex pilers are top notch.
@@PipeDoctor
I've been watching for a long time, probably watched just about every video. I'm in the industrial boiler business for 14 years and HVAC for 6 before that, all the same principles apply in this business, big or small so never be imitimated boys. Hooked on the Pipes
@@PipeDoctor
Getting a few of my guys on board down here in Toronto too. My Foreman has his newly build house, 12 zones IBC boiler that's off the chart with a towel warmer in the main bath. Will send ya some pics privately next time I'm there. Amazing what this newer system can do for personal comfort. Respect from Toronto Ontario
I've got a particular brand of channel locks that I use. It's not these. Knipex are quality, but I like what I like.
I win no matter what, because I get the knowledge learned from this video!
Mikey pipes!! I am 21, an apprentice at the moment and I’m a couple months away from taking my journeyman’s test. I have high hopes of building my own plumbing company at some point in the near future and some Knipex would be awesome to have since I’ve been using the same pairs of channys since I started. Stay safe!
Went to trade school for hvac 67 to 69 25$ month was making 1.25 hr finished 2018 27 hr good luck 👍
@@bobberger918 Thank you I appreciate it!
Beautiful job like always I would defiantly enjoy those pliers. I do have a crescent set already but I’m in the process of going out on my own would like to have a second set of everything that way I don’t have to unload my work truck every time I do a call. 🤷🏼♀️
Very clean install. Watch out Steve Lav might sic miss Molly on you. I had a set of those knipex pliers but they grew legs and ran away would be nice to replace them. Stay safe out there.
Good Job Mikey! I wish I new more about radiant heat. Licensed Master Plumber here in Wisconsin. I have a full set of Knipex and love them I hope they go to someone that needs them!
The problem with radiant in floor heating is once you install it in a couple of rooms they want it in the rest then when they move they want it in the new house
No I'm the one who had to install it
Some missed the pipe, nail plates behind Mikey pipes. Good looking job there.
I would LOVVVEEE! The knipex pliers. I actually just found out about the brand I've been milwaukee loyal and stubborn for a lot of time now and frankly their channel locks are not the best in my opinion. I have been looking at Knipex but I have 6 kids and they are a little to pricey for me even though I've replaced enough crappy pliers because they are less of an immediate hit. So I'd love to try a different higher end brand and expand my horizon! Bless me Saint Mike and keep up the awesome content