I'm 29 went to trade school for electro mechanical and I've been doing cnc machine repair for 11 years now. I make a great living I'm married and bought my first house when I was 26. Going to trade school was the best decision of my life. I really think it needs more promotion and less stigma. The days of only burnouts going to trade school have been long over. It's cool to see more people my age in trades doing good and keeping the blue collar work alive.

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man that’s awesome!! I appreciate you checking out my videos. I couldn’t agree more. I’ve been in these trades for about 10 years and I’m 29 myself. I came up around some guys like that early on and your so right those days are over. My plan is to keep promoting the Blue-Collar trades that don’t get enough recognition and don’t reach young kids eyes for whatever reason. I feel like they are gonna make a big comeback though!

Great video man!!!! Thanks for this!!!! We need a revival of the working class movement!!!

@BlueCollarBiceps

10 ай бұрын

Yes we do!!! I just want to be a source of positive motivation for us working class people! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

Keep these videos coming I my self need to start getting back in shape to stay mentally and healthy in shape I am a building maintenance service technician You are really motivating me

@BlueCollarBiceps

Жыл бұрын

This was really awesome to read. The fact that my videos are motivating you really makes me feel like I have an impact in a positive way. You can totally get into shape start with one day and keep the new positive habits you form!! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

It’s really cool seeing this trade in other parts of the country. I live in the bottom tip of South Carolina and do residential and a little light commercial. 90% heatpumps and the rest is natural or propane gas furnaces. Wish I got to see more oil and gas and water systems. Love the content bro. Keep it up!

@BlueCollarBiceps

10 ай бұрын

Thank you bro! Sorry I’m super late getting back, I was away from KZread for a bit. More content to come I still have a lot left to do on here! I also enjoy learning about the way hvac is in the other areas myself, it’s pretty damn interesting. Hope all is well!

Great video man, I enjoyed watching the install. And I love that mindset and goal of making the trades cool again. I am 17 and going into plumbing. Whenever it comes up in convo, I tell my friends about the trades and how they should look into it too. I was never a school guy and I love working with my hands so plumbing is the way to go for me. I'm super into running and yoga, not lifting so much, but just overall fitness for sure, so seeing you kick ass at work and in the gym is super motivating for me. You are where I want to be in 10 or so years so keep it up and keep making videos man.

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the positive feedback, I really appreciate you watching the videos! You made a great career choice. After high school I jumped right into the plumbing and heating trades and I was hooked. Work hard, stay positive, and you will go far! I’m glad I can inspire, you being into fitness will help with the job they go hand and hand. More videos to come! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

I really dig the idea of this type of channel, I’m a 29 year old tradesmen also and seeing content of gym/blue collar trades is so unheard of, we need more of it! Maybe do a vid of how to train differently as a tradesmen and the different types of struggles (ex: meal prepping, trying to fit in a healthy breakfast when being up so early etc.) Love it man props!

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

jeremy corbeil Thank you bro!! I really appreciate the positive feedback. I’m also 29 and they are the two things I’m equally passionate about so I figured why not, I haven’t seen it done before like you said. I agree I want it to become a thing people may consider. I think it has the power to uplift the trades in a way and show that even though we work hard, we still have a lot left in our tanks to push physically. Thanks for that video suggestion also I’ll definitely make something like that. Have a great day out there man! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

@daSox91

3 жыл бұрын

Blue-Collar Biceps you too brother!

Another left handed tradesman! You love to see it!!

Cool close up shot of the threader in action! I really enjoy your videos! Thanks for sharing😃

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

C. P. Thank you!! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

Dope videos 👍

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! 🙏🏼👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

Cool to see you work on things I never see here in desert. Enjoy the vids!

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Glad your enjoying them! Thanks for watching!!👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

Josh awesome Job!! Very professional looking install. Makes me want to pick the tools back up.

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I appreciate the kind words. That’s awesome to hear. 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

Great video man ! Because of folks like YOU making youtube videos to motivate the rookies is the reason why im doing great in this trade 💯

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my dude!! That is truly great to hear. I’m just trying to leave a positive mark on the trades in any way I can!!! Keep killing it man! 🛠💪🏼🛠

Great to see youth working on these oil fired systems, and know what your doing.

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing support on the videos! I started out in the trade in 09 and I’ve been trying to learn new things every day since. Love the trade, even the oil boilers! I started out on oil only so I’ve had some practice for sure, haha!

Nice job! Nice and clean.

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Good shit bro. Install looks mint💪💪💪

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

IIIPHASE 460 Thank you bro!!! 🙏🏼👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

That tape measure collection 👌

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

The addiction is real! Haha I guess it can’t stop now 🤷🏻‍♂️

slick edits!!!

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!!! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

Good job ,good work ethics. Thank TERRY

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Terry Manderfeld Thank you! Appreciate the support 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

Great video 👏👍

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Just noticed your shirt says dead river co. Been watching your vids for a while & never noticed, we just moved to Stark Nh from New Bedford Ma good to see another local!

@BlueCollarBiceps

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah I put in about 7 years of work with that company! It was a great place to build and get my licenses. Welcome to NH!

@rebeloslawncarenbma4993

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueCollarBiceps that’s great glad to hear and thank you! We’re beyond glad to be here!

I know it's a year later and you've stopped posting so often. But as someone interested in plumbing these videos are awesome and you did so well with this channel.

@BlueCollarBiceps

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. This was a really cool comment to read. I appreciate your support. Things have been busier for me but I do have plans to continue making content! Thanks for sticking around! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

Awesome vlogs, keep them coming. U should do a tool and van tour

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

marcelo cortez Thanks man! I’ll keep them rolling for sure. I do have plans for a couple Veto tool bag load outs! I’ll definitely do the van also 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

I would've picked the classic also, i run a 25 footer though.

Clean install

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Demy26 Thank you! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

👍🏽 good job

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Elijah Vee Thank you!! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

hello friend super video :4

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks!

Nice job

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Nice👍👍👍👍👍 video

@BlueCollarBiceps

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice pipe fitting! Why replace the tank with new oil burner? We had to replace our tank when growing up in MD, but it was buried and usually rusted from the outside in. Thanks for the vid!

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Brian Carlisi Thank you! We write them up and recommend replacement when they pass the 20 year mark to avoid a costly leak. Old buried tanks are scary! I’ve definitely seen the aftermath a few times and what a costly mess! Thanks for stopping by the channel! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

nice install question why use the flex connection from the 3/8 copper to the unit instead of continuing it in copper i only do water and drains normally why add the extra connection other then to make it easier to service?

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Delta5744 Thanks! So I don’t always use the flex line if it’s going to be easy to move the copper back for pump service. In this case not only was the bend going to be tight, it would be a nightmare to change the strainer. It makes for a more serviceable burner mainly!

you got this, spread the raw and genuine energy and you gonna achieve what you desire ✨🖤🙏

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Doozie Slime Thank you! That was an inspiring comment, thanks for the support!! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

@doozieslime

3 жыл бұрын

Blue-Collar Biceps yeah of courseee!! I hope you succeed and if you ever feel low maybe watch some doozie slime to make you feel a lil better :) 🙏✨🖤

“Da pump is like an orgasm” classic Arnie. Nothing like threading your own pipe man! Never got to use the 300 always manual. That’s where the pump definitely comes inPacking lunches and making own coffee is definitely a pocket saver! Good work my dude very clean!

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Jake Krauss 😂 hahaha right!! Arnold’s the man. I’ve been lucky I learned on a 300 and this is the newer version. The wheels make it so much easier to move around! Thank you for the support bro!! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

@roccomarley3411

2 жыл бұрын

@Jayson Reid you are welcome =)

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nice job man how long did that job take?

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man! This one took around 5 hours start to finish

Don’t mean to sound stupid Being I never touch oil after twenty years in the business. But why not run the oil line high in the joist and come back down?

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Hey you don’t sound stupid! We avoid it at all cost unless we use a deaerator called a “Tigerloop” Overhead lines are acceptable with check valves after the filter etc, but we have still seen them go “air bound” and kick the burner off quite a few times so if it goes above, it gets the Tigerloop. Also that’s an absolute must for Riello oil burners as they will lose their prime even quicker on an overhead line.

Is it possible to learn plumbing as a hobby/ part time at all in America?? Or do you only have to do it the full time, apprenticeship, community college, main career kind of way? Any comments appreciated! Thanks so much!

@BlueCollarBiceps

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for such a late reply! I missed some of these comments somehow. So with plumbing you would probably have to do the full time apprenticeship and get your class work done while working for a company. The thing about it is there is on the job time needed working under a journeyman or master to be able to get your license. Hope this helps! Thank you for your support. 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

Aren’t conduit and copper dissimilar metals? No corrosion over time?

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

You know what I’ve never thought of that. It’s the only way it’s done in my area. But also we don’t run bare copper anymore for oil line it’s coated in plastic so there’s no chance for that to happen

How do you get the tank in the basement by yourself?

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 yeah will have to have a install crew feature lol

great video. I see you lift weights, what are you doing for cardio and nutrition?

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So before my lifts I’ll hit some liss cardio on the bike or stair master. I have a faster metabolism so I keep cardio really limited on top of the Blue-Collar work it becomes too much fast. My meals I aim for 3 solid meals with other protein feedings in between and at night sometimes the others include vegetables. When I’m trying to cut down weight I’ll be very strict with tracking my macros (carbs, fats, protein). I always aim to hit around 210g protein daily all year, a gram per lb of body weight is great for most people. Carb sources are usually oatmeal, jasmine rice, cream of rice, russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, quinoa, fruits. Protein is eggs, chicken, beef, steak, white fish, salmon, tuna, ground chicken, cottage cheese, whey shakes. Fats are avocado, olive oil, nuts, peanut butter, egg yolk, fat from meats also. I’ll use seasonings and hot sauce, coconut aminos etc to keep things interesting. Also salt and pepper of course. I keep things strict during the week days, on the weekends is where I’ll allow myself some flexibility if I want a cheat or something. This is a basic overview! Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks again for watching! More to come on both fitness and nutrition also.

@shaundonovan2193

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlueCollarBiceps Thanks. That’s a good clean diet. Makes a difference on the videos. Love the Arnold clips too.

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brotha! Haha had to include some. Appreciate the support.

Post more we miss you

@BlueCollarBiceps

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the support!! I’m planning another video very shortly thanks for sticking around through my lapse in content. A few busy life changes had me away but I’m getting ready to get started again! 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

@danielmejia7669

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueCollarBiceps congrats on Marriage

@BlueCollarBiceps

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

How long were you an apprentice for ?

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

I had to complete a 4 year apprenticeship on the job for my plumbing license. This is how long it is for New Hampshire, other states can be different.

Do you also do plumbing?

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

John Sutter I do! I’m a journeyman in NH. I definitely do more boiler/gas/oil work at my current employer, which I really enjoy that side of things!

If you really want to save. Money. I would recommend following Dave Ramsey and his baby steps. I don’t recommend using Credit. Credit is a scam. I worked in the Credit repair business for 5 years and I know the ins and out of it. I worked for a Company named Lexington Law out of Utah. Man. Credit is not worth it.

@BlueCollarBiceps

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t rely on credit to save money. I rely on credit to have good credit. I used that good credit to buy my rental investment property. Credit is still essential. I invest my money as well.

Nashua Webb ?

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

This one is Keene Webb!

Im a plamber bro

Did your wife pick out your playlist. Music is terrible.

@BlueCollarBiceps

2 жыл бұрын

Good one

6:23 he cropped out his hick-up trying to thread pipe in reverse.. for that reason i gotta be the only dislike... still subbed tho ;) cheers

@BlueCollarBiceps

3 жыл бұрын

Haha!! I’m glad you caught that because I didn’t even catch it editing 😂 thanks for the sub!