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  • @Got2Learn
    @Got2Learn  Před 2 lety +1

    Stuff I used in this video (Amazon affiliate links):
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  • @ryanboodhoo3512
    @ryanboodhoo3512 Před 2 lety +61

    He's back from the dead 😂

  • @sevbait
    @sevbait Před 2 lety +6

    Thanks so much for your informative channel. I became a new homeowner a little over 2 years ago and didn't know anything about plumbing. Now I've replaced my entire well system with filtration - acid neutralization - and softening while separating my hose bibs from my treated water, re-ran 50 amp multiconductor electrical to my garage along with a generator feed to keep the noise away from the house, repaired acid decayed copper pipe which burst and began an entire decrepit bathroom gut and remodel with new Pex lines to the bath, toilet, and sink, along with a proper fridge water compression outlet since I had that wall open, moved the toilet waste drain so it would be the proper 12" from the wall, installed bypass valves for the on demand water heater flush, and so much more like that. I used your videos most, and I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your straight to the point and thorough coverage of your topics. 👏 👏 👏
    For the well system in CA, Clean Water Store was excellent and gave me the instructions that i needed for the design, the plumber who I hired to tell me if I messed it up came and only added a couple of small helpful things and told me it's good to go. Wanna give them a shout out too because they have so much instructional content and answer their phone for questions.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  Před 2 lety +2

      Awesome man, thank you so much for sharing this with me 😇😇😇

  • @edwardthegreat1382
    @edwardthegreat1382 Před 2 lety +30

    Glad your back, always a great reference point. Just finished my 1st complete year of plumbing and watched your videos constantly 💯

  • @Nobody12409
    @Nobody12409 Před 2 lety +16

    Glad to see you back! I think you mixed up the verbal description at 5:04, the one on the top seems to have the glue on both fittings, but the bottom one doesn’t. I definitely liked the tips on installing chrome bathroom fittings.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  Před 2 lety +3

      Yup, thanks for the cue 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

  • @gsftom
    @gsftom Před 2 lety +16

    Frickin’ awesome video! U present clear, concise advise with excellent examples. The things that u talk abt are spot on. U don’t spend any time talking, talking, talking abt things that aren’t relevant to helping people avoid mistakes. Yr videos are top notch. I just learned several things that will help me. Thank you!

  • @EOP02
    @EOP02 Před 2 lety +3

    no Tef tape on compression thread period. This guy! This Is the Guy!
    I had terrible management in my early years and this channel trained me up. No joke. Years later I'm doing 7 figure sales for the top wholesaler in our city.
    I recommend this channel all the time to everyone. Thank you Got2Learn. keep being the best!

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesomeeee!!!!!

    • @alohamark3025
      @alohamark3025 Před rokem

      If all fittings were rust and corrosion-resistant, I would agree with that statement. But a lot of products from the big box stores are made with cheap metals, and two layers of teflon tape are insurance so you can remove the nut in the future. This especially applies under the kitchen sink, where drips, leaks and other problems happen in the dark. A compression valve for a toilet bowl is usually out in the open, and easier to diagnose. Flex hoses are the biggest source of leaks that introduce corrosion damage to plumbing connections. Next biggest cause, outdoors at least, is rain, salt, and sun.

  • @adamhorton1601
    @adamhorton1601 Před 2 lety +1

    What I like most about this video is that he 100 percent installed thread tape correctly even though it was to a fitting that didn't require thread tape.

  • @travisk5589
    @travisk5589 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for posting that on the toilet supply line and teflon tape on compression fittings. Another pet peeve is pipe dope on compresion fittings and 2 piece p traps.

  • @edgarkoen1230
    @edgarkoen1230 Před 2 lety +2

    I use t+2 dope on the 1/2 in compression threads of angle stops to allow me to get a tighter seal because many times I have had a slow drip come from them without dope. I have tried many different ways to prevent the small leak.

  • @Brandr1
    @Brandr1 Před rokem +1

    As the man who is known as the "plumbing expert" at the Ace Hardware store I work at, I find the videos to be very useful. Many thanks for making me look good!

  • @cortezvictor90
    @cortezvictor90 Před 2 lety +4

    Love the content man! Just started plumbing few months ago learned so much from just watching your videos when I get home and apply it next day at work 👍🏽 🙏🏾

  • @raybjorkman6028
    @raybjorkman6028 Před 2 lety +1

    I have been a plumber for 42 years, and you have a great video. It’s a good list of the most common things DIY,res get wrong.

  • @gabrielripa8171
    @gabrielripa8171 Před 2 lety +3

    Welcome back! The information in your videos is very good and very important for both professionals and the rest of us. Please keep posting - do a great job.Thank you!!

  • @EverydayHomeRepairs
    @EverydayHomeRepairs Před 2 lety +5

    Great video as always! Welcome back 👍

  • @stunner55
    @stunner55 Před 2 lety +2

    Great tips. The rubber strap wrench and garden hose tips is a game changer.

  • @billm.8220
    @billm.8220 Před 2 lety +2

    This is great advice for DIYers, noobs & novices.
    Pay att’n. & do it right the first time !!

  • @ghazman6141
    @ghazman6141 Před 2 lety +2

    He's back! Making CZcams videos is as addictive as crack ;)

  • @Maine307
    @Maine307 Před 2 lety +3

    he is back!!!!!!!!!!! WE MISSED YOU - OUR BROTHER IN THE NORTH !!! WELCOME BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @WalterMelons
    @WalterMelons Před 2 lety +3

    I have never used primer when I glue pvc. Done 1000s of feet of it and never had a problem. I do commercial fish systems though, not stuff in walls in a home.

    • @marzsit9833
      @marzsit9833 Před 2 lety

      in the early days of pvc pipe, primer was not available, but the pvc manufacturers recommended roughing the ends of the pipe and insides of fittings to break the gloss with medium grit sandpaper before gluing the joints together. primer became available to speed up the process but sanding the connections still works today if you don't have any primer.

  • @jaydrains2247
    @jaydrains2247 Před 5 měsíci

    When i used to do rough plumbing, the toilet always had its own vent, and I use clear cleaner when doing repairs when working in a finished environment, if you spill that purple primer onto finished floors, call your insurance company. LoL

  • @doublej5171
    @doublej5171 Před 2 lety +3

    Some more great tips! On stop valves that use a nut and ferrule you don’t have to use thread sealant on the threads because that’s not what is actually doing the ‘sealing’. Just put a little bit on the inside of the valve where the ferrule sits and that’s all you need.

    • @beerbeforebreakfast
      @beerbeforebreakfast Před 2 lety +1

      I use dope on threads just for lubrication and in rare repair occasions I will put tape so it hits the ferrule and unit sealing point. Only for the most terrible situations. Or if I only have one chance to turn water back on and it can't be turned back off.

    • @doublej5171
      @doublej5171 Před 2 lety

      @@beerbeforebreakfast I wouldn’t want to put thread tape on them in case some there was some that shot into the supply line in a rare case. As long as it’s not the old TrueBlue that turns into thread locker over time lubricating them isn’t too bad

    • @beerbeforebreakfast
      @beerbeforebreakfast Před 2 lety

      @@doublej5171 yeah I know what you mean. I have figured it out, I wrap the tape about 80% on threads of the fitting so that about 1/8th inch will fold in the the sealing point when all said and done. Works 100% of the times I've had to do it. Not enough excess to cause any issues. Only place to be concerned would be kitchen faucet if it's new and fancy. They sometimes have micro filters in the supply lines right at the 3/8 nut that goes to shutoff. Those clog so easy.

  • @198Caprice
    @198Caprice Před 2 lety +2

    Love all the examples of how to do it the right way. Thanks

  • @jackfarrell4727
    @jackfarrell4727 Před 2 lety +2

    great advice, I am a do it yourself guy and I love videos like this.

  • @mnoxman
    @mnoxman Před 2 lety

    Point of order. RoHS has been the standard in electronics since 2003 and most makers were in compliance with the proposed rules by 2000. So any big box home improvement store will not have leaded electronics solder. You can order solder with lead (Pb) from vendors such as Digikey or if you are in a shop that deals directly with repair/hobby electronics you might get it on the shelf. Not all electronics solder has lead (Pb) in it.

  • @LeslieBergh
    @LeslieBergh Před 2 lety +7

    My understanding is that teflon tape isn't only used for sealing/waterproofing purposes, but to act as lubricant between the two threads. If not used the threads can bite into each other, making it feel like it is turned all the way in, when it is not.
    Thus it's a good idea to even use it on supply values and other connections with their own seals.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  Před 2 lety +2

      Correct, and straight treads do not need teflon as they seal with a gasket ;)

    • @creamofbotulismsoup9900
      @creamofbotulismsoup9900 Před 2 lety +3

      I personally use either a silicone/PTFE lube or a joint compound on most fittings. They do a significantly better job than tape of actually lubricating the threads and makes it easier to fully tighten.

    • @beerbeforebreakfast
      @beerbeforebreakfast Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, for example, a 3 inch pvc threaded clean out cap, Teflon or thread tape would work equally as well. Without it, the fitting will not seat completely due to friction or possible snapped hub from attempting to overtighten. Doesn't take much, 2 wraps at most for lubrication purposes I say.

    • @revoevom1490
      @revoevom1490 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Got2Learn 3rd gen plumber for my whole life and we always laugh when we see teflon on compression or flare fittings and supply lines

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  Před 2 lety

      @@revoevom1490 😆

  • @plumbinginspector5513
    @plumbinginspector5513 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, some states doesn't allow AAV - mechanical vents.

  • @bearlemke
    @bearlemke Před rokem +1

    Man I love sharkbites. When installed correctly of course. :)

  • @sidewinderam9m
    @sidewinderam9m Před rokem +1

    Binge watching your videos right now. Lots of useful information. I do put teflon tape on compression fittings though because it makes them easier to tighten (not to make them seal better because as you have said it doesn't). Not on the outlet end where there is a rubber seal but on the end with the brass compression ring. I usually only do this behind toilets and under sinks where I have a harder time getting good leverage.

  • @damianpokoj1065
    @damianpokoj1065 Před 2 lety +1

    Welcome back!!!!!!!
    We've missed you and your wisdom!!!!
    Keep up the good work!!!!!

  • @miketayse
    @miketayse Před 4 měsíci

    I always put some sort of sealant or lubricant on any threads so I can easily remove them in the future. When I'm plumbing, I just use what's handy, which is often teflon tape or pipe dope.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  Před 3 měsíci

      Me too...Don't forget to share if you can, really helps the channel, thanks!!!

  • @dew117
    @dew117 Před 2 lety +3

    Glad you are back. It has been a long wait.

  • @JCWren
    @JCWren Před 2 lety +1

    Oatey actually recommends applying primer to the inside of the fitting, then to the exterior of the pipe, then the inside of the fitting again, then applying cement to the exterior of the pipe, then to the inside of the fitting, then the exterior of the pipe, then FINALLY joining them with a 1/4 turn twisting motion. The also (of course) recommend cleaner, probably because they sell it. I'm no professional plumber, but I've not seen anyone use it. And if I have a piece of dirty pipe, I just wipe it down with Windex.

    • @beerbeforebreakfast
      @beerbeforebreakfast Před 2 lety +2

      If I have a fitting that absolutely can't be leaking and I've got 3 floors of water waiting on my repair.....I use cleaner, primer and good cement! Can't take chances on major repairs like that. But 98% of the time I do not use cleaner.

  • @T.E.P..
    @T.E.P.. Před 2 lety

    It is a HUGE treat to have another video ... Thanks again for all your hard work and education in these videos!!! so great to have you back

  • @wingsfan1961
    @wingsfan1961 Před 2 lety +2

    Love your video’s!
    I am doing my first year apprenticeship and i watch your videos all the time for tips and tricks! Would love to see more new tools that could help that you recommend thank you

  • @Gruntled2001
    @Gruntled2001 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you brother for sharing the wealth of your knowledge.
    This is the kind of sharing that makes us all rich

  • @shawnbush41
    @shawnbush41 Před 2 lety

    Glad to see anew video from you! Great stuff as always. We appreciate all the time and effort you put in to these.

  • @mikegriffith2080
    @mikegriffith2080 Před 2 lety +2

    Always ''Buck" with a larger wrench!

  • @Greedy4711
    @Greedy4711 Před 2 lety +1

    I've been plumbing for 8 years, and still I enjoy watching your videos

  • @MCMXI1
    @MCMXI1 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome as always!!! Great info and great delivery. Glad to see you posting.

  • @Plumberslashwaterbender
    @Plumberslashwaterbender Před 2 lety +1

    As a professional plumber I love your videos there are always hidden gems to be learned

  • @tedh7543
    @tedh7543 Před 2 lety +1

    All great tips as usual! Thanks and glad you're back!

  • @risersgarage7004
    @risersgarage7004 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the channel, glad you are back.

  • @steventimm7661
    @steventimm7661 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey, Got2Learn! Good to see you back!! This was an excellent video as always! You would be a fantastic trades instructor!

  • @DursunX
    @DursunX Před 2 lety +1

    "the sound of hardened teeth crunching"....
    😯 the sound of failure

  • @thereefaholic
    @thereefaholic Před 2 lety

    There is a study you can read online where it shows unprimed joints are stronger.

  • @cesarisactive6648
    @cesarisactive6648 Před 2 lety +1

    Missed the videos glad ur back !

  • @nebraskaninkansas347
    @nebraskaninkansas347 Před 2 lety

    Actually IPC, I believe could be UPC, states you only need to use primer on PVC if the pipe is presurized. Or if the AHJ or local code requires it.

  • @Z-Ack
    @Z-Ack Před 2 lety +1

    I got one of those blue things.. never knew what it could be used on.. it always slips off everythng

  • @EthosEater
    @EthosEater Před 2 lety +1

    This is a great video for beginners. I think most plumbers have made a couple of these mistakes at least

  • @davidpaulsen1510
    @davidpaulsen1510 Před 2 lety +2

    Mechanical vents should be installed above the water level of the sink, washer ,etc.

  • @phoenixrises1982
    @phoenixrises1982 Před 2 lety +3

    This is plumbing 101!!!

  • @davidb9150
    @davidb9150 Před rokem +1

    At 5min 20 sec. Turn pipe as you push in . Read the can . Then read it again

  • @tonym6920
    @tonym6920 Před 2 lety +2

    Very informative, learned a few new things. Thanks! 👍👍

  • @lightcapmath2777
    @lightcapmath2777 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for such info Got2Learn. You ROCK!!! DVD:)

  • @plumbbuild6517
    @plumbbuild6517 Před 2 lety +2

    There for a minute I thought I was seeing things and there it was a G2L video , thanks brother glad to see you back from mars Lol , I sure hope all is well with you and your family and hope to see you in many more to come, thanks again

  • @psychojackel69
    @psychojackel69 Před rokem +1

    3:10 lmao 😂🤣🤣🤣 dude's balls hanging

  • @americanpaisareturns9051
    @americanpaisareturns9051 Před 2 lety +2

    Very informative. Thanks.

  • @marshallferron
    @marshallferron Před 2 lety

    Another thing I would add is to make sure your Ts and wyes are orientated in the proper direction. Never bullnose a T.

  • @viragovtwin
    @viragovtwin Před 2 lety

    ****** CORRECTION ****** In many parts of the world electronics are required to be ROHS compliant meaning they must be lead free. Because of this lead free solder is becoming more and more common. Check the label. Also plumbers flux can be used in conjunction with rosin core solder to increase its capillary action on copper. As a side note NASA requires that solder used for mission equipment contain lead to minimize dendritic complications at the solder joints.

  • @Layarion
    @Layarion Před 2 lety +2

    4:07 Hold up, i thought the tape was to reduce friction and make it easier to tighten, are you saying I shouldn't do that?

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  Před 2 lety

      Not for straight threads, only on tapered threads, watch this video here: czcams.com/video/G4EijapY7vw/video.html

  • @alexmaccity
    @alexmaccity Před 2 lety +1

    need the NSF stamp to use on potable water.

  • @DuffyHomoHabilis
    @DuffyHomoHabilis Před 2 lety +1

    Teflon tape/pipe dope on anything other than pipe threads tells me that a hack did the work.

  • @nicholasgriffin6631
    @nicholasgriffin6631 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad you're back!

  • @marcusaetius9309
    @marcusaetius9309 Před 2 lety +3

    Excellent as usual 👍🏻

  • @phildivirgilio6286
    @phildivirgilio6286 Před 2 lety +1

    welcome back, I missed your videos 😉👍

  • @Adman-p4j
    @Adman-p4j Před 2 lety +1

    Love your videos. Thanks for the tips!

  • @MrVeryCranky
    @MrVeryCranky Před 2 lety +1

    Most important for plumbers, Don't bite your finger nails !

  • @jimf.625
    @jimf.625 Před 2 lety +3

    Always great useful information.

  • @allenmiddendorff2068
    @allenmiddendorff2068 Před rokem +1

    If you have S-traps installed how can you replace them with a P-trap?

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  Před rokem

      Great question! I have a video just on this: czcams.com/video/pmN88UvZfDI/video.html&ab_channel=Got2Learn

  • @iurypravdin2976
    @iurypravdin2976 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, guys!

  • @scottfranco1962
    @scottfranco1962 Před 2 lety +1

    This was GOLD, thanks.

  • @ACoustaDC
    @ACoustaDC Před 2 lety +1

    I know you're not supposed to use pipe tape on the toilet valves, but I have not been able to get them to not leak without it.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  Před 2 lety

      Your valve might be bad in that cases

  • @naughtiusmaximus1811
    @naughtiusmaximus1811 Před 2 lety +1

    Welcome back!

  • @bruceashby6900
    @bruceashby6900 Před 2 lety

    The glue also melts a micro layer of PVC like welding literally

  • @Philadelphia19147
    @Philadelphia19147 Před 2 lety +1

    You're back!

  • @randyscrafts8575
    @randyscrafts8575 Před 2 lety

    The purple one is grape flavored. The yellow one is thick and pasty and tastes like glue.

  • @HWCism
    @HWCism Před 2 lety +1

    Great tips, thanks

  • @gatormike1434
    @gatormike1434 Před 2 lety +3

    Very good tips. Thanks.

  • @davidcox2499
    @davidcox2499 Před 2 lety +1

    Great to hear from you again.

  • @imark7777777
    @imark7777777 Před rokem

    Technically lead in electronic solder is getting phased out however there's probably a lot of old rolls sitting around peoples houses.

  • @Chris.Rhodes
    @Chris.Rhodes Před 2 lety +1

    Bro! I completely missed you made a video. 😱 You've been missed!

  • @onionhead5780
    @onionhead5780 Před 2 lety +2

    This channel is so informative. 👍

  • @aggibson74
    @aggibson74 Před 2 lety +1

    3:03: Issue with diagram....Testicles not hanging low enough.

  • @johngale466
    @johngale466 Před rokem +1

    You are the best. Keep it up !!😊

  • @billsmith2212
    @billsmith2212 Před 2 lety +1

    I see videos , mostly DIY , but some " PROS " too , that NEVER de burr pipe , metal or plastic . When you see them uneducated or simply taking shortcuts at the expense of the job , RUN AWAY . Some will even argue that you don't know what your talking about . Beware the Big Mouths !

  • @DW-zm4jw
    @DW-zm4jw Před 2 lety +1

    Hey, welcome back!

  • @fproulx
    @fproulx Před 2 lety +1

    Yay! you are back

  • @davef.2811
    @davef.2811 Před rokem +1

    Thanks.

  • @user-bw5xf3yr3m
    @user-bw5xf3yr3m Před 2 lety +1

    I love this guys videos wish he wasn’t gone for so long and he stsys

  • @uawsux
    @uawsux Před 2 lety

    but I was looking for a simple method of soldering pipes where the water keeps falling back into the place you want to solder

  • @lindab2062
    @lindab2062 Před 2 lety

    I always get something from your videos. Thanks

  • @newunderthesun7353
    @newunderthesun7353 Před 2 lety +1

    Guess I'm not as bad as I thought -- I've never done any of these things.
    I'd like to see a comparison of where Teflon tape is preferred over plumber's putty, if anywhre.

  • @paulc2548
    @paulc2548 Před 2 lety +1

    Ooops, I made the @4:35 of the video mistake by using teflon tape on compression fitting :(...

  • @nsoo85
    @nsoo85 Před rokem +1

    love it thanks my friend

  • @xephael3485
    @xephael3485 Před 2 lety

    @Got2Learn 6:48 To prevent this.... WASH YOUR HANDS! 😜😜😂😂

  • @mattcraztex9940
    @mattcraztex9940 Před 2 lety +4

    5:12 I think those are reversed but yes that is a common mistake especially when people start rushing.

    • @Got2Learn
      @Got2Learn  Před 2 lety +1

      Yup I reversed lol 🤦‍♂️

  • @bruceashby6900
    @bruceashby6900 Před 2 lety

    S trap is fine if toilet is vented up to code 15" I think

  • @Viper6-MotoVlogger
    @Viper6-MotoVlogger Před 2 lety +1

    Nice to hear from you mon ami 👍

  • @mattalbrecht7471
    @mattalbrecht7471 Před 2 lety +1

    I just go with PEX and cramp and save the soldering...lol

    • @mattalbrecht7471
      @mattalbrecht7471 Před 2 lety +1

      I agree with the video, I used to sweat a lot of pipes, and one time made the mistake of using the wrong kind of solder, and it was a very expensive lesson in the material and labor to go back and fix it later. I was not a big fan of PEX in the beginning mainly because I thought "the art" of sweating pipe would be lost... But I think it is approved everywhere for home use right now and the cost difference is obviously a huge Factor not to mention time....