I feel pretty fortunate that so far I've only made 11 of the mistakes listed here. Thank you for the excellent tips and subsequent explanations!

@RaphaelAshanti

7 ай бұрын

@Jonathans_opinions

5 ай бұрын

Same!

@GoNoGoDIY

3 ай бұрын

Thats the funniest sht I heard today! Thank you!

@zachbishop3795

3 ай бұрын

I have 3 call backs in 13 years. You might consider a new trade before you flood a home or kill someone 😅

@beaninoue7100

2 ай бұрын

😂

27 years in the business. The best overall vid on gluing . THANKS!!

@Got2Learn

7 ай бұрын

😇😇😇

So glad your video is still up and running. Making it possible for a DIY repair. Called two plumbers and apparently not interested in small jobs. No shows. Thanks , will make an attempt to repair tomorrow.

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

So happy you guys are still here, i've been quite lately but it's much needed. thank you so much and good luck on your repair :)

Using the right size jar of primer and glue for the size of the pipe you're working on. The larger jars come with larger dobbers which work perfect for larger diameter pipe. Same thing with the smaller jars for smaller pipe. It's not absolutely necessary to do it that way, but it does make the application of the primer and glue easier and it makes the job go that much smoother.

Another tip for when you are marking the connections to ensure the angles are right, is to mark the depth of the tube, so that you are sure that the full amount of tube has entered the connector.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@JohnSmith-bq4vh

2 жыл бұрын

I use the purple primer to mark the depth.

@vanhattfield8292

2 жыл бұрын

​@@JohnSmith-bq4vh And that is the correct way. 👍👍

@vanhattfield8292

2 жыл бұрын

if you are using the Primer correctly it is going to erase any marker or ink marks that you make. Just using the primer as a gauge as recommended from the guy below is a much better way to do it.

@simonpaine2347

2 жыл бұрын

@@vanhattfield8292 I have never used a primer and therefore I'm guessing that not everyone does. However, I'm curious, presumably you either have to measure the length of the primer to get it right, or just guess it? Another way of doing it is to make the mark a certain distance from the joint. Say the length of a pencil. When the joint has been connected correctly the pencil will fit between the mark and the edge of the joint.

It is so refreshing to watch a REAL plumber explain the intricacies of plumbing, I as a retired licensed plumber of 40 years cringe when watching the misinformation put forth by the usual youtube "plumbers". thanks.

In this list at least Ive only been making the mistake of not using a pvc saw and using my regular pipe cutters. Ive been increasing the possibility of damaging the pipe while making the cut. Thanks for the video and the channel.

Dude! I so appreciate your videos! As a home owner that isn't a plumber but needs some work done, your videos are so informative they allow a rookie like me to feel way better about taking on these projects. Thank you so much for your help! 👊😎

@nothankyou5524

8 ай бұрын

You are probably so far ahead from where the average plumbing employee is, it would make you wretch Working for a plumber doesn't mean you're trained to do plumbing work. Good luck to you! Good Job! I read stuff about girls and guys doing and enjoying great work, my days is always a bit lighter. Thank !!!

@devinnorsworthy9154

7 ай бұрын

​@@nothankyou5524i do plumbing work myself... and.... i do not recommend ANYONE does it by themselves. They try and save money by being superman-cheapasses and theyll get what they paid for lol. Think you can watch some training videos and have it all figured out. Stupid is as stupid does haha. If i hadnt had 6 months experience in the field prior i wouldnt even be runnung the plumbing work i am now. Impossible and stupid!

Excellent video and graphics quality, thorough discussion of all the aspects. Thank you very much for this systematic set of instructions. I've made only 1 of the 10 shown mistakes - cracked CPVC fittings because I applied way too much pressure. But the others were a very useful reminder.

Thanks for posting this. Our trade, like so many others is dying. I was a 12 plus year plumbing apprenticeship program teacher. Mike Rowe talks about on his podcast that only 2 plumbers are entering our field for every 5 who retire over the last ten years. Also, I always say if you must go from say threaded brass or black to PVC or CPVC, I try to make the plastic be the male fitting, as to better protect against stretching or splitting. Thanks again for this my plumbing brother. I'm entering my 37th year as a Registered Master

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@johnbagewll2321

Жыл бұрын

It’s not dying it’s just being taken over by folks of whom have not been through apprenticeship and journeyman steps. Do it yourself folks and handymen start to get comfortable doing things wrong and don’t even realize they’re doing it wrong. Every trade has a certain way and technique for each application or installation. When you don’t learn from the old timers you’re not really learning. There are hundreds if not thousands of clips on you tube that make me shutter to watch. Then again there are very good clips like this one. 43 year remodeler here. We are in a lot of trouble in the next 20 years or so. Some of the lads are still being brought up right. So there’s that.

@nothankyou5524

8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, all trades are dying. Sometimes, it's the contractor, laborers. Rarely do I ever say Technician. "How to Do a Triple Evacuation" Do it three times How can you do a triple Evacuation faster? Leave everything connected to it again, later

@lluther9282

7 ай бұрын

Yep, I always use male plastic to copper or brass, especially since if I do anything wrong it's usually tightening too much.

If you're on a job using pvc primer and glue for a long time,get your liver checked. You're going to be surprised. I went back a couple of months later and was ok again,but it WILL mess with your liver if you breathe the fumes and get sloppy sloshing primer all over yourself! I wore gloves but it turned out to be fumes from the solvent weld of the pvc bonding that got to me. I make sure I use fans,etc,for ventilation if none is provided already.

@sam12587

3 ай бұрын

Good to know as I’m getting ready to do in my kitchen and my liver is quirky to begin with. I’ll mask up and run fans on windows.

Damn you Got2Learn. I'm about to go to bed and decide I'm going to watch a music video before I go. Open up KZread see you uploaded a video 4 hours and here we are. Keep up the good work my friend, love these videos.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆 sorryyyyyyy!!!

All these tips have I learned myself over the years. Glad to see you put them all together here for others. A portable chop saw will cut the PVC pipe square with minimal burr and is easy, especially good if your project is large or has many turns and bends to glue together. A saber saw is also helpful in cutting 4 - 6 inch pipe.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

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@Methodical2

2 жыл бұрын

I began using my miter saw some years ago because the scissor like pipe cutters would cause breaks in the pipe when they are really hard. Plus, it cuts like butter.

@Al_Catraz6917

Жыл бұрын

Cordless sawzall works great especially during repair/replacement of "already installed" pvc plumbing

@joeypeeps22

4 ай бұрын

Lol me too. I'm a pool man that does pvc repair for pools.

A few of things I learned when using the purple primer. First, lay cardboard on the floor below the area you are working if you don't want permanent stains on the floor. Second, the applicator in the can holds a lot of primer when using. Before you remove the applicator completely from the can, tap it on the can's ridge so some of the excess liquid drips off. Lastly, when applying the primer to the pipe, angle the pipe with the end you are applying primer slanted down. If you don't you will find excess primer may run down the pipe leaving a purple streak. It won't hurt anything, but it makes for amateur appearance.

@KitchenerLeslie2

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing tips you learned after two applications of primer.

@stroys7061

2 жыл бұрын

Already learned most of that the hard way. Good tips! 👍🏻

@Stan_in_Shelton_WA

2 жыл бұрын

That is why they have clear primer.

@1957mrbill

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stan_in_Shelton_WA Clear is fine if you are assembling non-plumbing PVC/CPVC pipe. It's my understanding that many city codes require primer with the added purple color so the inspector can verify it was used on all the joints.

@Quisqueyax

2 жыл бұрын

The purple primer is a mess. I place a wood or a thick plastic in the work area because as you mentioned, can stains everything.

I’ve always dry fit first and marked my depths and matching angles using a yellow marker. Always ream the pipe to remove the burrs, otherwise that’s where your drain blockages will start, weeks or months later, at first with just with a single hair. And then that hair will accumulate a second hair, and so on ....

Love your videos. Clearly spoken, just the important information, and no wasted time. Wish more people would make their videos like yours. Very professional, thanks.

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

He is the Oracle of plumbing. Thanks brother.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

This is a very useful video for newbies and 'sub-amateurs' like me. The kind that knows a bit to do basic tasks, but often with not-so-satisfying results.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY 💯

@ChiDraconis

2 жыл бұрын

Doing it is the only way to build 'right way' The purple is so that the inspector can see that cleaner was used the clear is the same; I like to use abrasive to remove the slick & dirt … this is a very informed work @ 3:09 speaker states holding the make up for a few seconds which is very correct as I have had them push back out if primer and cement are applied properly He shows it @ 3:15 that is what it looks like … if one is doing a non-critical that can be repaired very easily this is often not always that important but yes it does push out so hold it momentarily · We did yard lines ( in the front yard ) for a plumber that was running 256 trucks at the height of the boom

@mrkemblegilstrap

2 жыл бұрын

Don't believe everything on the internet my friend. Read my tirade, above.

Awesome, info-dense, efficient, and really well-produced video for any lay person. Thank you so much!

Thanks, I've only used primer and glue once but I'll need to do so again tomorrow. The tip about marking the pipe so when I turn it that quarter of a turn is great.

As a licensed plumber (not always an indicator of someone who knows what they are doing) I wish to state this alternate method to the method of using pipe dope instead of Teflon tape on plastic female threads; never use female plastic fittings over metal male fittings. They crack, leak or both. Instead use male plastic threads inside female metal threads. No leaks, cracks or call backs. In fact I wouldn’t recommend plastic female threads over male plastic threads either.

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

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@aaronbaraiya3692

Жыл бұрын

thats how how water main was done

@f1reguy587

Жыл бұрын

Never had an issue with tapered metal fittings, had plenty of male threads snap off jobs to fix, usual issue being, pipe unsupported during backfill and pipes placed under tension, pipe not given expansion room, and people using the male or female elbows to change direction but somehow crossthread it at least once before getting it right… another one, bit off topic is to use pipe rated for the environment, sea air or boats, pipe under ground or in concrete, and in working areas like a winery or a honey factory, try to work yourself out of a job.

@MendoMoto

Жыл бұрын

Agree. If you have to use female PVC, spend the extra on an SR fitting, the steel ring helps give it more support under pressure and vibration, helps keep it from cracking.

@TYT695

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense...thanks

A lot of 'top ten mistake' lists are really just tip guides disguised as a top ten list, but this one is legit. Glad I watched this before I tried for a second time to do my pvc job or else I probably would have been doing it a third time today. Thanks for a great video!

Brilliant advice and it will save many people a lot of money, heartache and leaks !!! Well done to a great teacher.

@Got2Learn

3 ай бұрын

Much appreciated 🙏

That idea of drawing marker on before cementing is so helpful!!! Thank you!!

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

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When connecting 6" pvc, my coworkers struggle using red hot blue glue in tight connections. Applying the purple primer prior always helped push the fittings in with much less resistance.

It’s very inspiring seeing we still have people like you in these world. Thank you so very much!

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

🤗🤗🤗

@nothankyou5524

8 ай бұрын

Don't be inspired too much. At some point he's gonna want to retire, and the tech coming to see you will be wearing orange or blue. I push a lot of No Nots too a couple of suppliers and a couple of tube teachers. I've seen supervisors on jobs that can only use analog meters and digit manifold gauges. Great job, people Thank you!

Thanks to your videos I was able to solder my copper lines and convert to pex a. You are a life saver, money saver, and honestly doing so much good in the world. I can’t thank you enough. I even had a line leaking as a I did the work and I went to your channel to figure out how to temporarily stop the leak. AmazIng, thank you!!! Onto these pvc fittings I have to do!

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you very much for this video & your feedback. Also, thank you for being a person who "does it right" then shares their knowledge to help others!!! I really appreciate & respect that! 👍👍

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

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The best way I've found to get a glued joint apart is a small hacksaw, a chisel, a hammer, some patience, and a few curse words.

@brimster-valorantaggressiv3419

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the super strength elbow grease and armpit sweat

@kevinintheusa8984

2 жыл бұрын

I was installing a sediment filter on my pump to my sprinkler system. I inadvertently cut the outfeed pipe about a quarter of an inch too short and had to remove the 4 inches of pipe that was too short from the filter outfeed. It was a two-inch schedule 40 piece of pipe. I cut it with a small hacksaw on the inside and tried to break it along the cuts so I could twist it out without damaging the filter. I was struggling for about 45 minutes and it was not having it. My wife called her Dad and he came over and watched me trying to get the pipe out of the filter housing and he asked me to hand over the piece. He took the glue and smeared it on the inside of the pipe where it was bonded to the filter housing. He then took out his lighter and set it on fire. The inside of the pipe was crackling and the fire was pretty high. He waited for about a minute (it was a two-inch pipe) and then he used my channel locks to pull the pipe out of the filter housing with no damage at all. He was a Seabee and said he learned it from a trade plumber years ago and used it ever since to remove bits of pipe from fittings so they could be reused. I had to sand down the glue remnants inside the fitting but put in a new piece of pipe with lots of glue and it worked like a charm.

@williamdebow3478

2 жыл бұрын

A hot air gun works wonders. You can also use a hot air gun to make slight bends in PVC pipe avoiding having to make a joint.

This is excellent content and very useful. Can't thank you enough. Starting a PVC project soon and am now more confident.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

👊👊👊

I've done some work on irrigation systems with PVC and I learned some important tricks here. Thank you.

Most informative. I have learned much from your video, in particular the use of a primer for solvent joints. Never thought of using an angle grinder to chamfer the cut ends of plastic pipe, what a time saver.

Very thorough.. few people that work with these materials know all these things! Regarding #8 (deburring) pretty easy to do with a utility knife sliding backwards around the rim (the material is so soft, the knife cuts it in reverse).. and also, don't forget to debur the inside of the pipe too, for a smooth interior.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

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@markscott7400

2 жыл бұрын

@@Got2Learn the q

@jacobmcpherson8211

2 жыл бұрын

You only need to debur when your boss is around

@larryzdanis5377

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobmcpherson8211 haha, I guess thats why they call me "boss". seriously, though, if you don't debur the outside you may squeeze out most of the glue and not have a good joint.. if you don't do the inside, it can restrict flow but not too much so I'm more concerned about the outside

@thetruthisonlyperspective4872

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobmcpherson8211 or when you don't want it to fuck up

Terrific list. I’d add that leaving pipe in the heat (like you said) and also in the sun must be avoided (even for much longer than an hour at most!) where I an in the Arizona sun especially pvc gets brittle fast.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

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Great tips! I am very glad I decided to watch this video BEFORE I started my project!

You got a new sub here! as a total newbie who still done these repairs over the yrs when I had to, I gotta admit to making alot of mistakes after watching this... Very Needed info if ur gonna do this kind of work..luckily, even with the mistakes , the joints Ive done have held but Knowing this info will make for a much better result in the future, thanks!

When PVC is manufactured it is heated . The acetone in the purple primer is to break the smooth glaze off of pipe and fittings and act as a softening agent. Mainly to break the glaze.

Just a note : purple primer is the only one acceptable when work is being inspected by the city…clear will fail…

@TomCee53

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, not everyone knows that clear primer exists, and it’s easier to assume it was not primed.

@randyblackburn9765

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah too bad , clear makes a neater job and the trained eye can spot clear primer

@aarony184

2 жыл бұрын

It depends where you are located. Had this issue where I work with it failing inspection with clear primer. Was challenged and is now acceptable to use.

@emmber19

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the region. Cleveland is ok with clear primer.

@wolfattack402000

2 жыл бұрын

@@emmber19 Ohio code does not require purple primer because of the streaking that can occur on the exterior of the pipe. Clear primer is acceptable.

Built House 25 yrs Ago Myself , Hand Sanded Every Fiting... All Good !!! Takes Time Mech/ Chemical Bond >>>>> So Far So Good ! Peace/;-))

I'm a new maintenance technicians this was very informative, Im subscribing thank you.

So many of you here saying you dont use primer or dont 1/4 your fittings. Be a good time to start guys, its code in most states and ASME instructs us to. Dont shortcut plumbing, this separates the pros from ams!

I've never primed PVC or cpvc pipe in my life and never had a join fail. (Probably a total of 200-300 fittings over the years)

@8307c4

10 ай бұрын

I agree, I think primer for the most part is a waste of time.

Real practical tips, clearly and succinctly narrated. Thank you for sharing your valuable experience with us DIY hopefuls!

@Got2Learn

Ай бұрын

Thank you, don't forget to share :)

Thank you greatly for the pace spoke thru out the video, I was able to take notes as well as follow...Good informative video. Will look for more, busy school semester

I had a few comments. I'll start with #7 you never thread a plastic FIP on to a metal MIP. you only thread a plastic MIP onto a metal fip. Metal expands at a different rate than plastic, having metal threads inside of plastic can crack the plastic. (it's UPC plumbing code). #5 ABS is still legal in most municipalities, it is actually legal for tankless venting too. You have to use solid core ABS not foam core, but that is exactly the same for PVC too. Also it is recommended by the manufacturers of CPVC to use cutters on smaller CPVC so that you get a straight cut, no shavings inside the pipe. You don't have to bevel smaller CTS size cpvc, only larger IPS cpvc, cts cpvc is thinner in wall thickness, IPS cpvc is thicker wall thickness. #1 primer, you technically do not have to prime cpvc flow gard gold, the yellow glue has primer built in. Now if you are gluing cts flow gard gold transition fittings to IPS corizan cpvc then you must use primer and the orange glue.. Good information on the video.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chad!!!

@moonblink

2 жыл бұрын

I give up

Wow awesome demonstrations and visuals really informative! It’s AWESOME!!

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million ⚡⚡⚡

I’m getting ready to do a repair and this video saved me from making a bunch of mistakes.

Thank you. This is seriously helpful. Dealing with a broken CPVC pipe under my sink right now.

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

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Yep, I’ve been guilty of not twisting the joint 1/4 turn. Awesome tips as usual mon ami.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

Hihi aren't we all, cheers my man 🤘🤘🤘

Thank you for taking the time to make this very informative video…well done!

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure is all mine!

Dear brother, I would like to congratulate you for posting such a wonderful video for free. DIY is my passion, I like plumbering, electrical wiring and so on. Mistake number 5 was that attracted my attention the most regarding the use of a handsaw instead of an old blade from a cutter as you knew one plumber who accidentally lost an eye. Some 12 years ago I learnt from the Internet that the most common accident of DIY/amateurs is their eyes. Indeed I learnt something new from your video, hence I will take my precautions next time I shall be doing plumbering. Once again I heartily thank you for this wonderful video.

@Got2Learn

3 ай бұрын

Nice of you, thank you for your kind words!

Had to repair a pipe from my well pump and this video was super helpful. Thanks!

I love that you called it pipe dope. I was trained in HVAC by some oldheads and thats what they call it. Having conversations with younger guys and calling it pipe dope and they look at me all crazy lol

@derekgoddard26

2 жыл бұрын

Always the ogs lmao

@VashtheReapr

2 жыл бұрын

@Nathan LaRiviere i usually use the brand Rectorseal, so i also use rectumseal because Im still 5

@VashtheReapr

2 жыл бұрын

@Nathan LaRiviere yeah ill never use the white stuff again. The mess is terrible and it just smears you gotta clean it off with alcohol or brake kleen.

@skully70

2 жыл бұрын

Teflon tape, liquid Teflon, dope, permatex, wick and anti-seize all have their place. I am glad to have all of them at my disposal. Right tool for the job and all that!

@stinkyham9050

Жыл бұрын

I'm a 43 year old HVAC mechanic and the kids I work with better call it pipe dope or I'm sending them out to grab coffee.

Quarter turn on the way home, not after the pipe is home. The chemical welding process begins immediately and the pipe and fittings should move as little as possible once they are put together. It also says this on the cans.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

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@pagepalmer6378

2 жыл бұрын

I forgot to say thank you for the great content. I find these very entertaining.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

@@pagepalmer6378 you are most welcome Page!

@carver4894

2 жыл бұрын

Okay on 8in and bigger it's almost impossible to turn it after its home but I've never had a leak quarter-turn after its home with 6-inch and smaller. That's in my 32 years of pressure pipe gluing. I clean the heck out of the pipe and fitting. And dirt is always cleaned off with water not cleaner or primer. After the pipe is dry Prime it glue it.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

I use a belt to turn it.

I use Oatey Fusion 1-step for PVC. Using primer is an outdated modal, goes back to earlier PVC plumbing manufacturing processes where cement alone couldn't reliably bond due to the hardness of the skin of PVC pipes and fixtures. Purple primer everywhere looks sloppy and if you are doing repairs in somebody's finished house you run the risk of stains on surfaces. For commercial work with inspections it only needed because somebody needs to justify their existence. Some jurisdictions allow clear primer, a grudging step in the right direction. One step cements are well known in CPVC use, though mostly forgotten in the last 20 years as it has fallen out of favor.

@CuttinInIdaho

Жыл бұрын

This^ It take a lot of effort to make primer look decent and it basically has zero effect, or worse, it reduces strength...and it looks ridiculous if you don't know what you are doing or don't take your time.

Thanks for these tips. Most of this stuff is on the back of the can, but it is helpful to have a little more explanation. For example - they always tell you to "chamfer the edge after you make the cuts but since they don't say why, I never knew how much or even if it mean the inside or outside of the pipe. Now I know why that is important and may explain some leaks I've had!

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

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11: using purple primer in visible areas. purpose of the purple primer is for an inspector to see it and then it gets covered up. suppose to use clear on final rough because its very easy to spill/drip and stain stuff i n the area. you do not want to stain brand new floors or cabinets for example.

@beerbeforebreakfast

2 жыл бұрын

I've messed a few vinyl floors with purple in the passed. Never since tho! Floors aint cheap.

Rather different to here in the UK where a solvent cement is used on PVC lines. I've not seen a primer use, and on PVC (and ABS) pipes a thixotropic combined solvent cement is used on both surfaces and which basically dissolves the surfaces and welds it all together. That said, I've never personally worked on welding pipes bigger than 50mm (or 2 inches) except for bosses connecting to 110 mm (4.3 inch) soil pipe.

Awesome explanation with dos and don'ts! Thanks!

@Got2Learn

Ай бұрын

Thank you, don't forget to share, it really helps the channel!

Reemphasizes everything I was ever taught. I have more than a few times been in a position that I could not twist the quarter turn. So I try to shake it or turn as far as I can but try to never just shive it together. I learned from an old timer, now I'm a old timer. Good video

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

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I'm glad I watched this video. I was just about to make 2 of the mistakes on the list (no chamfer and no 1/4 turn). Thank you!

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

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@nothankyou5524

8 ай бұрын

No.yoi wouldn't. You've been great Bte: how many went bade over the ys

Here is another lesson in working with PVC, if you are grafting into a PVC pipe that has been exposed to direct Sun light for a year or more always use some sand paper on the older pipe or fittings. Trying to glue old pipe to new pipe can sometimes not bond very well at the glued connection. If you sand the older pipe and fittings just enough you break the glaze off it will bond allot easier with the new PVC.

@DragonBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

PVC should not be exposed to direct sunlight anyways, it turns brittle. 10 mil pipe wrap tape is a good way to protect it.

@imconsequetau5275

2 жыл бұрын

You should check if the warehouse or DIY outlet stores their PVC outdoors, unwrapped.

@paulcrandall2534

Жыл бұрын

@@DragonBuilds In a perfect world, pvc wouldn't be exposed to UV and anything that was would get replaced. But that's not reality. This is actually a good tip. Just hit the pipe with a piece of sandcloth before you prime it and it's like working with new pipe.

I have found that it is a good idea to occasionally sharpen the blade on a PVC cutter which really helps and also instead of just just squeezing the handles just squeeze enough to snug the blade to the pipe and then score the pipe a little bit by rotating the cutter a little before finishing the cut. I have noticed much less cracking which I only really notice on older PVC pipe.

@Chugwater_Cowboy

Жыл бұрын

A couple of things regarding the PVC cutters 1) NEVER cut cold pipe. Warm it up with a heat gun or hair dryer at the point of the intended cut. 2) NEVER try to reuse old pipe that has been burried - even though there are a lot of long lengths that could end up being cut down for shorter runs, over time the pipe becomes brittle. As soon as you try to cut to length, you start getting broken and jagged pieces. 3) NEVER use leftover pipe that has been stored outdoors. Sun Burned pipe is about the best thing you can use if you want to have leaks and dig up the yard to re-do everything. You should find this out when you attempt to cut it. Even though it might be warm from the sun, just watch it spinter and crack thanks to the sun-rot dryness.

Thank you for enumerating the mistakes with a concise explanation.

@Got2Learn

8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Looks like I've been doing it right. I'm glad the pipe I glued tonight will get good cure time before seeing any pressure. Still learned some stuff, but this made me feel better especially because most of what I fix is other people's work.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

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@mrkemblegilstrap

2 жыл бұрын

Read my tirade, above. Don't believe everything you see on the internet.

You are an awesome man for taking your time to make all these videos.Thank you.You are truly appreciated by thousands and i hope you realize that.(The selfish or lazy wont tell you)

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you, thanks you so much for your nice comment Kent!

Thanks for the knowledge. I'm in the process of replacing a PRV that's buried underground approximately 3 feet from the water source from the city. It was going well until the PVC from the source broke. Fortunately, I was able to go in the city hole and turnb the water off as it was flooding my PRV hole. I'm digging in the am. Wish me luck.

@Got2Learn

4 ай бұрын

Luck!

Dude your channel is excellently executed and an amazing source of information thanks it's very much appreciated!

@Got2Learn

7 ай бұрын

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In my experience with CPVC water lines, I have never used a primer, just FloGuard Gold one step yellow cement and have never had any problems. Great video!

@bradleyrussell1973

2 жыл бұрын

Not code in my state bub. Give the xtra 4 bucks and prime those joints!

@pabster13

2 жыл бұрын

@@bradleyrussell1973 which state is that?

@mrkemblegilstrap

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, woody. Just because it's code doesn't mean it's correct.

@mrkemblegilstrap

2 жыл бұрын

@@bradleyrussell1973 yeah if you are ready to fix all the leaks. Go for it.

@tarsemsingh4101

2 жыл бұрын

We use only flowguard plus medium bodied yellow cpvc cement No problem anywhere

Wow thank you ! I thought I had it figured but I didn't know a third of your tips, micro-cracks yes, always inspect the pipe thoroughly.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for these tips. Especially the one at 4:08. I used to knock the prefitted nipple out of the fitting socket after I marked the depth with a hammer, now I won't do this based on your advice.

Just watching you glue up all of these fittings is stressing out my wallet! Thank you for your time and dedication

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

You can do it!!!!

I try to chamfer all pvc pipe. I think it’s more important than reaming it. Chamfering is especially important when I’m not able to twist the pipe or fitting. I use the Reed chamfering tool and it works great.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!!

when connecting cpvc or pvc to copper I always use female copper and male cpvc or pvc.. This reduces the chance of cracking from over tightening vs the reverse shown in the video. This is more important on hot water as there are differences in expansion. Genova also makes hot water transition unions that are cpyc on one end and female brass on the other. I've only seen these in 1/2" but assume there are larger sizes. When connecting to the male fittings of a water heater, use a brass coupling between the heater nipple and the male cpvc/pvc.

@paulcrandall2534

Жыл бұрын

Great tip. That's definitely something you learn through experience. lol

Great tips. I've used a marker on many installs before. Today I finished running 34' of 1 1/2" kitchen drain and rebuilding the under sink plumbing. A previous owner had run the line into the main with about a ten-inch drop using two forty-fives into a straight pipe and then a ninety into the main. Needless to say, it plugged big time, and oh yeah, they didn't bother to put in a cleanout. I went back to check all my fittings and found I missed one side, so I had to pop the pipe out of the hangers for several feet to allow me the flex to pull it apart and seal it.

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

Good job art.

@nothankyou5524

8 ай бұрын

I use a variety of colored markers, plastic especially. I've always told the inspectors they came from overseas. Liguid Solder kills 2, plummgf

You say Thanks for watching, I say Thanks for sharing! Another very informative and enjoyable video.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you!!

There is a big difference between roughing in some three inch for a two bath house, and connecting six inch cpvc, bevel pipe. Glue and primer.

I was taught when connecting PVC to metal, to always have PVC go into metal, not around it... Great video.

@Gtihigh

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the superior way. Plastic male in metal female is the way to go. 7/10 when i go to leaks in water mains in my area it’s because someone used a plastic female on a metal male at the house copper transit from pvc.

@ninjaplumbing5828

2 жыл бұрын

you were taught by a real repair plumber it seems.

@thepitpatrol

2 жыл бұрын

That is great advice

Tip 11. Double your fitting purchases. Going back to the big box store gets old for a few bucks. Measure once curse twice is my motto.

I like that reference mark idea. I'll be using that.

You can also improve the covering of the glue by applying the glue on the pipe and inside the fitting with an opposite direction. So, let’s say you circle around the pipe and stripe the inside of the fitting in its longitudinal direction. This will create a surface on both ends which will make the chemical bond perform way better than the 1/4 circle turn. Turning a freshly glued pvc connection can also lead to leaks, by squashing out the glue from the capillary cavity it sits in, at the critical point of just before become ‘hand’ dry. Here in Europe, the turning action isn’t recommended. Also, priming is only mandatory for pvc pressure lines. For small sewage lines, from appliances to standpipe, I wouldn’t prefer primer with European pvc. Good clean pipe ends and the mentioned glue method will do the job to get an excellent glue joint. From standpipe and lower, I prefer rubber lip-ring fittings. No glueing. Or most preferred of all mirror welded High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE), which is way stronger than pvc. Doesn’t deteriorate. Doesn’t break because of its thermoplastic characteristics. Is also way smoother on the inside compared to pvc and certainly abs. Especially in kitchen facilities.

@DCherbonnier

9 ай бұрын

If you turn clockwise (CW) on both ends, aren't they in opposing direction when joined? If I'm right and you apply one in a CW direction and the other in a CCW direction they will be the same when joined. Just wondering.

A little trick I learned from one of my coworkers is that when working with PVC on DWV applications, a fittings hub depth is half it's diameter. So putting a 4" 45 fitting on requires an insertion depth of the 4" pipe to be 2" into the fitting. Also means you only need to prime about 2" back, allows for a cleaner application and looks nicer too.

@tatchik77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info, I'm a DIY homeowner repair-er? Lol

@Comin_at_U_Live

Жыл бұрын

So a 1" PIPE will go 1/2" in? And a 3/4" pipe only inserts 3/8" into a coupling or elbow? OR 1/2" PVC ONLY GOES IN 1/4"? UHHHH , HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM.... nothing a good book or hiring someone that knows what they're doing won't solve.... attn: be careful with advice from the comments section..

Im a 1st year plumbing apprentice find your videos very helpful thanks !!!

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

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Very good video and great information. I have learned about some of these mistakes the hard way. I have had good success with Oatey flow guard one-step CPVC cement. It primes and bonds in one step.

Number 11: Never put your grinder down like that (tip 8). You risk damaging the floor, table etc... Or on hard surfaces like concrete the grinder could skid away, potentially causing injury or damage. Every grinder ever made has a raised lip on the back, that's what it's there for. You can see it right next to the red strip on this grinder.

@paralellosll3849

2 жыл бұрын

@@johng4527 The guard is not designed for that. It's there to prevent debris hitting you in the face as you cut/grind. Just because the guard is on doesn't mean it's a good idea to do it. I worked in a metal shop where one bloke put the grinder down like that, with the guard on. He didn't realise there was an off-cut chunk of metal on the table. The grinding disk flung it across the room and it lodged itself in another guys hip. Isn't it just easer to do things the proper way? I get that sometimes you need to get creative and use tools in a way that's not intended. But when it comes to stuff like this it's not creative, it's just lazy, or at best absent mindedness.

@Seldomheardabout

2 жыл бұрын

@@paralellosll3849 Grinders are far more dangerous than people give them credit for. My father always took the guards off and made me do the work lol. I live with a small chunk of disk in my leg without problems, but still. Thank you for the info about the place to set them down. Any other safety tips for shop work?

@sirtimatbob

Жыл бұрын

@@Seldomheardabout bud, you should get that removed. it's super prone to infection

@Seldomheardabout

Жыл бұрын

@@sirtimatbob The disk should be worried about me.

@benspearsracingify

Жыл бұрын

I lived with a chunk of blade in my lip for a few years before removing it myself lol

I'm in the UK, never seen any primer, installed hundreds of systems - always apply glue to both sides with clean pipes and fittings- from 15mm to 125mm, never had a problem.

@RandomDudeOne

Жыл бұрын

If it says on the can of cement to use primer I would use primer.

@Sean_y4k2l5

Жыл бұрын

​@@RandomDudeOne they have a monetary interest in getting you to use it whether it helps or not. you might want to look into it. some people have tested it and found that using primer causes weaker joints. I don't use it.

@RandomDudeOne

Жыл бұрын

@@Sean_y4k2l5 They also have a monetary interest in not telling you to use a product that actually makes the bond worse, because sooner or later people will figure it out and then they get the sh*t sued out of them, which is probably why it's not true.

@Sean_y4k2l5

Жыл бұрын

@@RandomDudeOne and yet, scams exist. look into it. a lot of people have done testing.

Was all set to pick this apart, I have been running plastic since I ran copper in the 60's lol, but all good stuff.

I have been using PVC for about 20 years (a lot)....But, I learned A Lot in your video...Thank You !!

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard!!!

I prefer to prime both surfaces, while only applying an abundance of glue on the male end. Gluing the female side forces glue inside the pipe and fitting during insertion. An adequate amount of evenly applied glue on the male end, inserted with a twist, creates a perfectly fine, leak free joint, without the nasty tasting glue getting on the inside, which also creates a point in the system more likely to form a clog.

@imconsequetau5275

Жыл бұрын

The pipe chamfer on the outside is what prevents the pipe from scraping the glue off the fitting surface. 99% of plumbers may not chamfer pipe.

@nothankyou5524

8 ай бұрын

Chamfer? The won't 8:12 ? 8:12 8:12 clean the grease off Ever see someone solder with a schmear of brake fluid beyond the joint it's a riot to see people using heat paste. Or aluminum foil under steel flashing. Ever see anyone glue or use liquid copper in a tube or high grade codtyvtion construction adhesive

Purple primer is also good for double checking your work , easy to see. Fittings and pipe don't fuse, I have chipped off fittings for repairs from pic a lot of times, with a success rate of 99.9% .If they fused you couldn't chip it off. Curing? Don't have time for it to cure when a customer is waiting for water or plumbing in pool pumps, the most I've ever waited is 5 minutes, usually less. I just did a 3 inch back flow valve preventer to city water to a school yesterday and waited 5 minutes, it's fine, just have to do it right. You're right though, those micro cracks suck, especially when you have to jackhammer a hole in someones brand new pool or deck to fix it. I've always just used my fingers to de-burr the pipe, works fine.

Good tips. I'm making a home spun roof mounted 4" PVC solar hot water unit for my motorhome. The last thing I want are leaks. Tx for sharing.

After watching several videos on copper plumbing and PVC, I must give you kudos for being the most informative and thorough with your lessons. Thank you so much for sharing your considerable knowledge on these subjects.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!!!!

Also, in some applications such as flue vent lines, a specified PVC primer and cement must be used (System 636 in this example) in order to certify. System 15 DWV may also. Make sure the primer/cement matches the application.

@beccagalopogusberry1654

2 жыл бұрын

So true! Even for temperature too!

Inspectors will look for purple primer before approving rough inspection in some locations even if it passes pressure test.

hand held pipe cutters work well to get a precise clean cut on pvc pipe

I hope you're making a ton of money man because the amount of money you've saved people has to be a ton! Appreciate the hell out of these videos.

@Got2Learn

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you, thank you :)

@dougtyndall9945

Жыл бұрын

Only thing needing inner de-burr is when connecting 2 pipes together with the manufactured flared end of pvc pipe. The flared female end of pipe needs to be de-burred. No need to de-burr female fittings or couplings....they are already flared ans smooth from manufacturer.

One thing missed about glue, after making a connection, doing the twist and hold, also wipe the excess off from the pipe, as the excess will soften and weaken the pipe wall just beyond the fitting if left to sit, and over time the pressure can pop a pinhole leak in the pipe itself just before it meets the fitting.

@Got2Learn

2 жыл бұрын

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@elkess1

Жыл бұрын

Deep.

I never primed my PVC pipes (before they sold primer). My non-primered joints held just fine, but my big mistake was using schedule 125 where tree roots were likely to grow.

@beccagalopogusberry1654

2 жыл бұрын

Finally, someone who doesn’t use primer! My dad has been doing this for over 40 years and I’m the 5th generation in our family as a plumber in our long running family business. Had joints last for over 50 years without primer. The glue does the same reaction my father says.

@beccagalopogusberry1654

Жыл бұрын

@@kidowan. lol when its not even required by law in my state, its not ill practice. There are pvc jobs where we fixed other plumbers primed jobs(not saying its the primer but when you guys thinks it’s clean, you dont put enough glue on it or something) and it fell apart in a couple of years but my dads work has been in for about 30 and still nice and strong. Just because you pink slip it doesn’t mean i care that your right lol. I know what i see out in the field.

I have installed 1000’s of feet of schedule 40 pvc. Never used primer but always used the fast blue cement. Never had a problem

Always learn something from your video. I've been a victim of breaking/cracking pipes using those scissor like cutters. I use a miter saw now and may buy one of those saw like cutters. I don't think I will buy another one of those scissor style cutters anymore. Btw, I am not a plumber by trade but do quite a bit of this stuff to have learned how to do a lot of the basic stuff and 1 or 2 tougher jobs.

@mbburry4759

Жыл бұрын

An oscillating saw (multitool), is pretty handy for cleanly cutting under 1 1/2 inch, if you can't bring it to a miter saw