I use 4" aluminum hard pipe, not flex. I tape the joints and do not use screws so lint will not get collect on the inside where the screw penetrates. The downside to using hard pipe is it is not as convenient to pull the appliance out, however I use a clamp on the connection to the machine to make it easier. Pulling it out is not as hard as lining it up to push it back in place. If you have two people it is no problem, by yourself it can take few tries. There is no sagging or restrictions like you get with flex duct.

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

i prefer that when you can work on it....this was insane. Dryer vent should of been 4' off the ground for some hard pipe to be prefabbed on final.

You should NEVER screw in the vent duct. That’s going to capture lint and may even start a fire if not cleaned out by the owner. The vent exhaust pipe you drilled was also on the dryer itself which isn’t replaceable on 90% of dryers. Always use clamps so the owner is able to easily remove the duct and clean it out.

@ChuckBarron

4 жыл бұрын

roger that.

@PepsiManX360

4 жыл бұрын

Chuck Barron Love your videos! I hope you’ll upload some gas boiler installation videos soon.

Hey CB, love your videos, them dryers are never fun they always get stuffed in the weirdest places... thanks for the vids you post I learn a ton from watching you guys... i do hvac in Wildwood, glad to see you guys in the 609

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

New Jersey In Da House!!!

I like to use the adjustable ovel vents in tight spots when possible.They can also be cut for shorter lengths.The smooth surface collects less lint than flexible duct.

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

thanks Vince

Gotta love the "Galvanized" pipe and Street ell feeding the Gas Valve. Was the original plumber a licensed plumber? 🤣

@ChuckBarron

4 жыл бұрын

so fun

U guys did good and got er done. Nice job. Id say that is the easy way using flex. The hard way is hard pipe lol.

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

this place is tight for sure.

what up! what up! cb1 the home of the best plumbing channel!

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

Maga In Da House!

Into each job a little rain must fall .

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

let it rain

Unfortunately Chuck, it's either flex or smoke pipe for dryer vents. I've used an in the wall dryer vent box before, which is kind of nice if you have the room to install it. I've also hooked up wall/floor mount lint trap boxes, which throws a little heat into the room. CB2...stop walking away for the ending....give us a frat party ending.

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

ya man....CB2 lets do this....

3 videos in one day ,nice

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

getting em in today Pete.

Cb what brand slip joint pliers do you use/recommend I need some good ones

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

I use douglas pliers

I’m installing a new gas dryer line in a few days to go along with our new dryer. What if the old connector does not come out of the valve on the line? Can I reuse the old connector and all the new line parts to the dryer or do I absolutely have to replace the connector on the valve?

@ChuckBarron

2 жыл бұрын

new and a pro for your safety.... bubble test if you decide to do it.

@derekjlight

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChuckBarron can I use soapy water in a spray bottle or should I go buy a leak detector solution?

CB with the nelk reference hahaha

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

ha.

CB-1 if those walls had another coat of paint on them you wouldn't have got that washer and dryer in there. For the dryer vent I would have used the rigid aluminum flex pipe instead of that soft foil piping. ( in my country ) which is the USA on the washer legs I put these round plastic gliders underneath of them so the washer slides in real easy. There's my tech tips for the week lol. Peace brother

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

Tech tip put in my file....thanks....and yes i used wrong flex. I looked it up and passed on the George. House resident plumber too.

That flex vent type piping is so illegal here in South Florida.

@brewmule6799

5 жыл бұрын

Zach. R Nothing seems to be illegal in New Jersey lol

@zakkmon123

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

i thought fla was a free for all....lol

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

lol

@zakkmon123

5 жыл бұрын

Lol , just don’t get caught by code compliance or by the inspector. Lol

I bet that type vent is for bathroom exhaust or range hoods not heat rated needed with dryer venting. I have a terrible job where I hook up washers and dryers all day. In my country that would catch on fire.

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

No sir...approved for gas according to supply house.

@throttlebottle5906

5 жыл бұрын

they have shiny flex that looks nearly identical, some is foil based and rated for dryer/gas dryer while other are bathroom exhaust only "plastic crap" it's hard to tell them apart for most folks

hows cb2 coming along Mr chuck

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

he coming along.

need supply hoses with 90 bend on ends...

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

indeed.

nice job cb !!!! we install hammer arrestors by code here in massachusetts

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

free from that here. not sure why.

@brewmule6799

5 жыл бұрын

All Italian plumbers are rich lol

@RichTheitalianplumber

5 жыл бұрын

@@brewmule6799 haha 😂 🤣 😆

Thats not code in canada, it should at least be corrugated flex pipe for gas dryer

me like flex too ..but the type u installed is highly flammable ...there is other more rigid flex ...u use that one and u make another happy ....?

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

this type is ok for gas...its metal lie...im no fan of that hard flex...

@throttlebottle5906

5 жыл бұрын

there's different types of flex like he used, you have t pay attention and read, some are actual multi layered foil which takes hours to burn through, while others are plastic and for bathroom venting only... READ THE IDIOT TAGS or risk causing deaths/injury to folks.... such a tough concept ehh. yeah, the proper materials cost more, so don't go grabbing the cheapest junk you can get your lil weenine beaters clawed onto :)))))

lets "heat" the washer and dryer........ what stooge designed that place or modified it as such?

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

great spot.....easy to clean. ha

In my company when is electric it's all electrician, I only installed washing machine, most of they time in Manhattan they have stackable, its 10 times worsted what you did to connect vent

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

I know. That needs to be invented for sure.

Don't you test the GAS with a Manometer in the states ?

@ChuckBarron

5 жыл бұрын

soapy water in this case.

@johnkrim8377

5 жыл бұрын

Chuck, a manometer checks your gas pressure in inches of water column, not for leaks.

@keithbrueton

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnkrim8377 A manometer would detect a Gas leak on the pressure drop water scale

@johnkrim8377

5 жыл бұрын

I know that but it is not its primary use .

@throttlebottle5906

5 жыл бұрын

you must be where they stupidly place a gas appliances and other "sparking" electrical in the same tiny 4 cubic foot area of unventilated shoe box..... most places here it would take a massive leak to fill and ignite into an explosion or fire that causes major damage.... when it does occur, it's because morons are so brain baked on drugs/alcohol they don't notice the smell or just plain stupid and think it's normal....