Combi Boiler From Start To Finish

Day in the life of a plumber
In this video I install a combi boiler, I rip out the old boiler and install a new Worcester 8000 life
As always, thanks for all the support, it is greatly appreciated
#plumber #plumbing #dayinthelife

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  • @MattBracewell71
    @MattBracewell719 ай бұрын

    Appreciate the vids, the skills, the tips and the comedy. Thanks for doing what you do

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support Matt, glad you enjoyed

  • @pauldavies1693
    @pauldavies169319 күн бұрын

    Hiya Mate, that is a lovely job, very neat and tidy, love it. I would recommend you to anyone. Thanks for taking the trouble to film it. ❤

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    18 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching Paul, glad you enjoyed the video

  • @stevewrightvr
    @stevewrightvr9 ай бұрын

    Good work love the videos can’t help to think when you drilled into the ceiling all that dust and crap going down the pipe I’ll always cover them to prevent that but good work mate keep it up

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Fair point mate, I did blow down the pipes to get any debris out, just didn't show it in the video, thanks for watching

  • @paullbennett2923
    @paullbennett29239 ай бұрын

    You gave that lady some good advice there. To me its like putting a brand new engine in a 1976 Ford Cortina. Yes the engine is good , but if the transmission is rubbish you're not actually gaining anything. Plus you are still left with numerous other faults. I said 1976 because many systems are actually that old if not older.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Exactly that mate, I probably won't win the job but at least I can say I quoted for what was best for the system, thanks for watching as always 👍

  • @robedwards9658
    @robedwards96589 ай бұрын

    Great pipework them 8000 are a monster of a unit

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, they are a big heavy boiler, I do like them though 👍

  • @andyfadian
    @andyfadian9 ай бұрын

    Great video finishing off that install. Thanks for all the effort doing these videos for us Tom. Top man 👍

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always Andy

  • @tirvplumbing
    @tirvplumbing9 ай бұрын

    Great work as always 👍

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @jameswilson2899
    @jameswilson28999 ай бұрын

    Top work again Tom.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, have a great weekend 👍

  • @AirCommodore64
    @AirCommodore649 ай бұрын

    Happy to hit the light after this video. Thanks for posting.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, have a great weekend

  • @joshcampbell4055
    @joshcampbell40559 ай бұрын

    Superb as usual Tom 👍🏼

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching as always Josh, have a great weekend

  • @pb9926
    @pb99269 ай бұрын

    Tidy install Tom and great video as always 👍😎

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always PB, have a great weekend 👍

  • @heatpump8566
    @heatpump85669 ай бұрын

    Love your vids Tom, fabulous. Really good boiler that imo.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    I do like the Worcester 8000, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

  • @billpalmer2381
    @billpalmer23819 ай бұрын

    nice job tom as usual great training vid

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always Bill

  • @FrankieBoy-wn6qt
    @FrankieBoy-wn6qt9 ай бұрын

    Good video as always Tom keep em coming m8t…👍👍👍

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, have a great weekend 👍

  • @carlbarlow8654
    @carlbarlow86549 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video that Tom

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always Carl

  • @diddywright6165
    @diddywright61659 ай бұрын

    Nice install Tom, nice to see you wearing spiderweb earrings to support your mate👍🏻😂

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, can't beat a few spider web earrings, should have saved that bit for a Halloween special

  • @robhawkins2492
    @robhawkins24929 ай бұрын

    Nice job Tom. Great video & Comedy to boot mate.....

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support Rob, glad you enjoyed

  • @MegaShan001
    @MegaShan0019 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video Tom, have a good weekend pal 👍🏻

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, have a great weekend

  • @peterdawson5115
    @peterdawson51159 ай бұрын

    Nice install Tom as usual, coming along nicely that job, hope alls well, have a great weekend 🚽👍

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always Peter, this job is moving along nicely now, the customer wants to get in asap now

  • @malcolmcroll
    @malcolmcroll9 ай бұрын

    good work tom like a dream

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate

  • @TheTimBullimore
    @TheTimBullimore9 ай бұрын

    Master craftsman at work. You even improvised your own earring at 15.00

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, cobwebs everywhere on that job

  • @v8motors.
    @v8motors.9 ай бұрын

    Nice install Tom, top work as usual. Liked the safety instalment test. 😄

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, health and safety is my top priority 😉

  • @Ronin8921
    @Ronin89219 ай бұрын

    Thanks Tom! Really enjoying your content, great video! I've literally just started at college and I'm learning so much from you! Thank you... looking forward to you next video as always

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support Andy, glad you find the videos useful, when I started college in 2008 that weren't really any plumbing videos in youtube, PB was the first guy I really watched and I learnt a fair bit from him

  • @Ronin8921

    @Ronin8921

    9 ай бұрын

    @@PlumbLikeTom I also watch him and yourself both very helpful. I'm 38 bk at college learning a new skill for life! Anyone out their.... it's possible lol thanks again Tom

  • @JoshuaDontJust
    @JoshuaDontJust8 ай бұрын

    Great video, thanks so much mate! Spider did a great job on the edit also ;) Take care & thanks again.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support mate, glad you enjoyed

  • @lewbaker
    @lewbaker9 ай бұрын

    Worcester's are ... fine ... it's just they are so expensive compared to other brands but that extra cost doesn't show in the quality of the product, especially with how much cheap plastic they are full of which goes brittle over time and pinholes or cracks... these new ones definitely impressive on the installation side of things so credit where credit is due there

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support mate, the plastic is really the only thing with this boiler I don't like, they are a little pricey for the 8000, but with the care pack that comes with the filter and programmer it does help bring the cost down and put them in line with other boilers, the new Worcester 1000 will probably be my budget boiler at £500 plus flue and filter

  • @Honest_Reviewer.
    @Honest_Reviewer.9 ай бұрын

    Loved the spider joke... liked how to you inter-webbed it in into your show. 🙃 Seriously, thanks for the video.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support mate, glad you enjoyed

  • @owsi2297
    @owsi22979 ай бұрын

    Great video mate 👌

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate

  • @bikerjon153
    @bikerjon1539 ай бұрын

    As always fella. I did like your risk assessment for hanging the boiler.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, you know me, health and safety is my top priority

  • @shaunmcc9861
    @shaunmcc98619 ай бұрын

    Real nice tidy work Tom....Nice to hear an honest assessment of boiler manufacturers....hassle no installer needs when registering a warranty...back up service from a manufacturer is Paramount in our trade...

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, it is so frustrating from an installer point of view when we get left with problems caused by a faulty product, I've had quite a few issues with a particular brand of shower pump, they will do everything to wiggle out of warranty

  • @charliefox6987
    @charliefox69879 ай бұрын

    Great video mate

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always Charlie

  • @CommercialGasEngineerVideos
    @CommercialGasEngineerVideos9 ай бұрын

    It's Friday 🎉. Have a good weekend Tom and all the viewers. All the cool tool gadgets on display.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, have a great weekend

  • @neilwharton720
    @neilwharton7209 ай бұрын

    Loved that web jokes and the end highlights,no pun intended 😎😂😂😂

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed Neil, thanks for watching as always mate

  • @user-pk6mn8ql8w
    @user-pk6mn8ql8w9 ай бұрын

    Nice neat job there tom..

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support mate

  • @Goo287
    @Goo2874 ай бұрын

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support mate

  • @Chanesmyname
    @Chanesmyname9 ай бұрын

    You make some things look too easy, but I could truly balls it up! :)

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, I've messed my fair share of jobs up over the years, it all comes with practice

  • @johnward5006
    @johnward50069 ай бұрын

    The latest Worcesters are so much more installer friendly, at last! The old Vaillant sine 18,so came with pre- installed mini exp. vessels, still not sure why, except these days water meters are fitted with check valves so maybe plastic components are an issue? Great to see someone understands the Regs. surrounding where double check valves can and cannot be fitted. On system water quality checks, I use Scalemaster i-test in conjunction with a turbidity tube and QUALITY ph test straps. Worcester specifically require a MAXIMUM of a ph of 8! You thoughts on testing and the results you obtain would be of much interest. Pro job, keep up the good work.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always John, I think the plastic parts are the main issue when it comes to fitting expansion vessels, water quality is very important, I have started using the test strips to check for inhibitor levels on my installs and when carrying out a service, thanks for the support as always mate

  • @thomascoyne157
    @thomascoyne1579 ай бұрын

    Looks a very nice job, Tom Bro, out all the guns laser in everything I like the end, a bit of Callum. If you remember the series lonely is Mate with the swinging light Bulb 😂 I see Harry, the spider got after the heat gun was lit😂 very good video for upcoming plumers 👍👍👍👍🔥🕷️🕸️

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always mate, the spider did move a bit lively when I got the gas lamp out

  • @leeedwards9994
    @leeedwards99949 ай бұрын

    nice choice of install tom .....

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    I do like the Worcester 8000, some people hate them but overall I think they are a very good boiler, thanks for watching as always mate

  • @craigs66
    @craigs668 ай бұрын

    Great work Tom.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always Craig 👍

  • @craigs66

    @craigs66

    8 ай бұрын

    @@PlumbLikeTomPleasure Tom. Hope you are off this weekend. Have a good one. Cheers.

  • @no-oneman.4140
    @no-oneman.41409 ай бұрын

    Top Bloke.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching mate

  • @chrisholt2474
    @chrisholt24749 ай бұрын

    Hi Tom, great film and a nice installation there. Yep the Worcesters do appear to have a lot of plastic bits inside these days. At one time they were always my favourite and go to boilers but not anymore. It’s sad to see them slip down the ratings now. Have a great weekend and as always take care mate. 👍👍👍

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    That is the only thing with Worcester boilers that really do let them down, if they were brass I think they would nearly be perfect, thanks for the support as always Chris

  • @JimJimpmjj

    @JimJimpmjj

    7 ай бұрын

    What boiler make would you recommend?

  • @michaelstaley2241
    @michaelstaley22418 ай бұрын

    I like the Worcester 42 cdi ..

  • @tonymurff5234
    @tonymurff52349 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video Tom, The new Worcester life’s are a nice boiler, I had two worcester filters in the last year that was already registered, I would be pissed if a boiler was registered, I later found out that so people are just using random serial numbers and collecting points, its not hard to do because the first few numbers are nearly identical, Great install 👍👍🤜

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always Tony, I know a few people who have had that, honestly they should just be able to remove the points if people have registered products fraudulently and stop them registering again, thanks for watching as always

  • @johnjohnson7653
    @johnjohnson76539 ай бұрын

    Wish I had your knowledge

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always John

  • @colintownsend5024
    @colintownsend50249 ай бұрын

    👍👍

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always Colin

  • @brianmayne6513
    @brianmayne65139 ай бұрын

    The CDI was a brilliant boiler Tom

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Probably one of my favourite boilers, thanks for watching as always Brian

  • @SuperWayneyb
    @SuperWayneyb9 ай бұрын

    🤘😎🤘

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @keithbrueton
    @keithbrueton9 ай бұрын

    Fantastic install Tom, top work as usual.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always Keith

  • @Purebeltersteve
    @Purebeltersteve9 ай бұрын

    Shock arrestor aint needed for any worcester mate. I know they say this but they havent a clue as their boilers are designed by architects lol. All thats needed is a pressure reducing valve on mains to reflect what hot water flow rate can be achieved. Its very high mains that cracks them and with residual heat on plate with expansion/contraction of plastic. Ive never ever had a flow/return manifold on an install fail and its been a long time lol. Like you said mate, the shock is going to be disrupted by all the bends it has to take, to have any effect on the boiler. Nice little install that, good job😎

  • @Purebeltersteve

    @Purebeltersteve

    9 ай бұрын

    Thats why flow turbines get smashed up, due to the high pressure of mains and flow restrictor is under strain

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    I totally agree mate, a pressure reduction valve would have more benefit than a shock arrestor, thanks for the support as always, it is greatly appreciated

  • @jamesmackenzie9837
    @jamesmackenzie98379 ай бұрын

    pukka job mate👍

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always James

  • @dannywilkins887
    @dannywilkins8879 ай бұрын

    Top work Tom, is the water in your area hard?, it’s a killer round my way plate exchangers foul up average 5 years even with scale inhibitors,

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    It is hard mate, I am actually fitting a water softener on this job now, I wouldn't have put the scale reducer on had I known, thanks for the support as always Danny

  • @glynstorer3269
    @glynstorer32699 ай бұрын

    Have you come across a Air source heat pump yet Tom

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    I used to sub contract for a heat pump contractor, I fitted quite a few ground and air source heat pump systems, if I'm honest I didn't enjoy the work that much as most of the time systems were poorly designed or just not suitable for a heat pump, I could only do what I was told though being a subby, design is critical really with these things, the government seem to have taken a 1 size fits all approach to heat pumps and it's just not right, thanks for watching as always mate

  • @stephenfanthorpe2708
    @stephenfanthorpe27089 ай бұрын

    Baxi solo pf3 1st boiler I ever fitted

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    You always remember your first, mine was the CDI classic, I guess that's why I have a bit if a soft spot for them, thanks for the support as always mate

  • @deano6017
    @deano60179 ай бұрын

    Great video. Just a question if you don't mind, I'm a 3rd year apprentice and I have been doing outside taps over the summer but has died off a bit now. Just wondering how I could get myself out there for smaller jobs like radiator changes, toilets, basin swaps etc if you have any idea how to advertise for this. just wanting to do a couple of jobs on the weekend to get a bit of extra money. I was enjoying doing the outside taps for myself felt like i was progressing and finding my feet working on my own, I also enjoyed the extra money of course. Thanks.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi mate, thanks for watching, I know a few guys who use facebook to advertise and they seem to pick up plenty of small jobs, honestly if I were to be starting from scratch I would defiantly look to go down that route. Once you get your name out there word of mouth should then kick in, just focus on doing a good job, leave everything clean and tidy and you will have as much work as you need

  • @deano6017

    @deano6017

    9 ай бұрын

    @PlumbLikeTom yea, i was advertising outside taps through Facebook and was doing quite well with them l. I'll have a look at that. Thank you. Keep up the videos. I learn a lot from them, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

  • @raj080288
    @raj0802882 ай бұрын

    Whats the blue solvent thing youre applying to the gas pipe?

  • @andymav3023
    @andymav30239 ай бұрын

    Mate you did the right thing you can’t sell a boiler with a warranty that’s already been registered! Trading standards mate …stuck to your guns good man

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support as always Andy, they did sort it in the end but it is very annoying from an installer point of view

  • @SuspiciousPixels
    @SuspiciousPixels29 күн бұрын

    whats wrong with worchester boilers, should I go for another one instead? Seems like a headache going with worchester based on your after sales and care service

  • @daleflaherty
    @daleflaherty5 ай бұрын

    Where did you get that battery powered pipe cutter? How much was it? Definitely speeds up time!

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    5 ай бұрын

    I got mine from ITS, if you are buying one go for the inox version as it can cut stainless and the blade has lasted over a year so far, I do have the older version but this thing is a beast, I payed around £140 plus the battery which I already had

  • @user-ky7ty3ie1x
    @user-ky7ty3ie1x8 ай бұрын

    Hi can you explain the pipes that needs joining the boiler as level 2 now

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    8 ай бұрын

    On a combination boiler you have a flow and return that connect to the radiators, these will normally be 22mm connections, you also have a cold inlet, and a hot outlet, the cold water passes through the boiler, is heated and comes out hot to feed the taps. On a combi boiler the hot and cold connections will be 15mm. There is also a gas pipe, as well as a condense and pressure relief pipe

  • @arcfired3615
    @arcfired36157 ай бұрын

    at around 9mins when you;re drilling into the ceiling, won't all the dust from the drilling fall into the pipework?

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    7 ай бұрын

    It's a fair point, I normally blow down my pipes before connecting the boiler to clear any dust or debris, it is something I should be more careful of though, thanks for watching

  • @arcfired3615

    @arcfired3615

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PlumbLikeTom no problem, was an informative video, thanks for posting 🙂

  • @SteveN-pw4dj
    @SteveN-pw4dj9 ай бұрын

    I thought you registered for warranties on installation?

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    That's what I do, it appears that some larger companies warranty the boilers before installation and then return the boilers, I've spoken to a few installer's and it seems to be a common issue, thanks for watching

  • @TheDickPuller
    @TheDickPuller9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Tom. The new Whooshitter Botch 1000 looks good!! I may even try one👍👍 Part L here in Jockoland it’s 50°C Flow.. A real faff with that Combi, I’d have a Logic fitted & piped in half the time. Cheers for sharing👍👍 Luv Dick Puller.

  • @PlumbLikeTom

    @PlumbLikeTom

    9 ай бұрын

    The logics are a nice boiler to fit, a bit lighter as well, I haven't tried a 1000 yet but they look good for the price, they did bring out a 2000 model before lockdown which was a budget boiler, I did fit one but the pipe connections were a bit awkward and they seemed to pull the boiler from sale, thanks for watching as always mate