The Plumbing Academy, Inc.
The Plumbing Academy, Inc.
www.theplumbingacademy.com
Norm and Eric's passions surround mentoring and coaching any candidate willing to learn about plumbing, gasfitting, codes, regulations, public safety and doing things right the first time. Norm, Eric and the TPA-on-line Tech. Team have developed this site to assist you with identifying your strength and weaknesses as apprentices proceed through their apprenticeship and journeyman advance to masters learning about the plumbing and gasfitting trade.
Who does it Help:
Although this site is focused towards apprentice and journeyman plumbers and gas-fitters preparing for licensing examinations it is also extremely beneficial for high school student interested in pursuing a career in the trades, the novice, or building professional.
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It's a damn pipe threader lol
Totally useless
what is around it dirt? Thanks now let see you replace it!
Abdul valve pdf
No air gap!!!
Hi there. I'm a plumber in NYS (not the city). Do your teachings regarding codes apply to me in my area?
What paint do you use?
well if you cant make turns with the flexible gas connector then every gas stove in america is wrong...they are all folded up when you push the stove back in
Thank you. Could you perhaps speak more about the extent of application and whats going on here exactly?
I guess that's a nice way of saying, WTF. One pipe diameter smaller. so half inch x 7? this video needs clarified
LOVE THE VIDEOS and learning so much. I have a unique question on vacuum relief valves and whether they can be used on cold water supply line for draining purposes. I have a seasonal shed that I have cold water line run to with a sink. The supply line to the shed can be drained to the basement to prevent freezing in winter temps. When I open the shed sink spigot, close the supply at the house and open my drain valve, a vacuum is still created that is beating my expected gravity drain :-). I can go disconnect the fittings in shed to get the water to drain. Can I install a vacuum relief valve at the highest point under shed sink on main line that would automatically do this for me once I shut off the supply and open the drain in basement?
And they used ring hangers too! I never see that. Normally plumbers use that cheap looking strap iron.
You say "Any time you have a flat bottom fixture that's tied onto a kitchen sink on the vertical, you have to change to 3 inch". I'm kind of confused about that and want to understand it. Is there a code reference you can point me to that will lay it out? Thanks!
Water continuously discharges out of the relief valve if the second check valve is not drip tight and backpressure is present. If the second check valve is drip tight it will not discharge. Water will also continuously discharge out of the relief valve if the first check valve is not drip tight and there is no downstream demand. A drop in supply pressure will cause the relief to spit and stop.
Says do you have any common sense. Solution, install a few pipe elbows along with it. Ah yes how obvious
Plumbers seem to be lacking common sense and situational awareness these days. Gas appliance connectors are frequently installed NOT incompliance with manufacturers instructions.
Love the content. Been licensed for 6 years and still learning. Thanks for all the videos
Great to hear!
I was under the impression that you couldn’t lay a sanitary tee down?
It's a VENT. You can lay it on its back just like that.
Can you explain why that 5 minutes extra is needed?
I just do 15 mins just to be safe
It is code compliance in Massachusetts
Stall urinals are still manufactured and installed to this day.
Not in Massachusetts, there is a history of stall urinals being used as floor drains and stall urinals are very unsanitary.
@@theplumbingacademyinc.2209 Interesting. I wonder how many states they are prohibited? I live in Wisconsin and they are still used in new construction.
are these videos teaching IPC or UPC?
No. They are specific to Massachusetts-(a custom code). The original version adopted by Massachusetts in 1965 was the UPC with modifications and amendments. The current version of the Massachusetts Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code no longer resembles the original UPC 1965 version and stands alone on-its-own.
Setup seems very unsafe, electric fixtures should be away from plumbing fittings and fixture.
This is a code compliant installation. It happens everyday
Is the water hammer arrester upside down?
Yes it is, but it does not effect the function
Its a great pass or fail Norman. I do have a question about a sanitary T to be looking straight up and cut over! on the minute 4:33. The “cut over” meaning “turn the flat vent below ground on straight up Sanitary T”. But the vent ll be below the toilet flood level rim, right? So, the vertical Rise on 248 CMR 10.16 (7)(b) doesn’t apply for battery vents? If i'm right the 248 CMR 10:16 (7) (b) 2. a. apply for it? I hope u understand my question, Thanks.
Yes, I understand your question. In Massachusetts battery venting below the flood level rim, or below the weir of a trap can be performed in limited application and with very specific installation practices. Depending on the fixture, or fixtures being served; floor drains, mop receptor and similar fixtures can be vented below the flood level rim, or weir of the trap serving the fixture as long as the surface area of the fixture to be drain is no more than 144 sq. inches.
Blow down tubes are pvc here and pass code in Ithaca NY....
Interesting! PVC tubing has a maximum temperature rating-(usually around 180-Fahrenheit), this is well under the 210-Fahrenheit blow-off temperature of the relief valve setting on the water heater. At 210-Fahrenheit the PVC being used for the blow-off will become pliable, and in essence will melt-off rendering the relief valve dangerous and a significant scalding risk for anyone that may be in the area when a relief valve discharge occurs. It is so dangerous that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed a LAW-(following several incidents) that only allow the use of non-ferrous METAL tube or pipe to be used as the blow-off tube for T & P Valves.
Don't you need no hub adapters in your jurisdiction?
No - Hub adapters are not required when the I.D. and O.D. are the same
I did not think that this should have passed. The sanitary tee on its back as the vent
Sanitary Tees are permitted for use in the venting system as demonstrated in the video.
Slip couplings are useless
Absolutely
Thanks for this informative video.
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve been deceitful on the marks a few times hopefully I can be forgiven :)
Shame shame!!! Going forward you will be more aware.
I really enjoy your videos keep them up!
Thanks, will do!
Good 👍 stuff
Thanks 👍
Does this follow upc code?
No. They are specific to Massachusetts-(a custom code). The original version adopted by Massachusetts in 1965 was the UPC with modifications and amendments. The current version of the Massachusetts Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code no longer resembles the original UPC 1965 version and stands alone on-its-own.
What codes are you referencing from? We are currently referencing UPC/UMC 2015🤦♂️
Massachusetts, which is a custom code
They are specific to Massachusetts-(a custom code). The original version adopted by Massachusetts in 1965 was the UPC with modifications and amendments. The current version of the Massachusetts Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code no longer resembles the original UPC 1965 version and stands alone on-its-own.
3' above within 10'
2-feet above or 10-feet away. It is not 10-feet away and 2-feet above.
I do say that when I see after 30-40 years… this guy cared and gives me confidence the rest of the home is done properly upon repairs as well. 🤙🏽
Hello WallSt Government! That was the exact sentiment of our Instructor. In his career as an Inspector he found that work which demonstrated a high degree of craftsmanship indicated that the plumber was just as conscientious throughout the entire installation.
What state are you in?
Massachusetts.
Probably should go to jail - could be quote of 2022
Thank you for doing these videos. Great information.
Glad you like them!
Good video, Norm. Looking for the little details pays off.
Hello timothy king! Thank you for the kind words. You are absolutely correct. "Little details" often get overlooked. Sadly, overlooking details that some consider little can result in someone getting scalded, sick, or worse. After all "The Plumbers Protect The Health Of Our Nation"!
So you have to purchase a domain to enter this website?
Hello Richard Garcia! Thank you for taking the time to comment and for viewing our videos. Most of our main website, www.theplumbingacademy.com , should be accessible without without the use of credentials or payment. There are areas where access is restricted to enrolled students. We also offer practice plumbing and gas fitting tests to help measure knowledge of plumbing codes, plumbing math, drawings, sizing and other subjects. There is a charge for practice tests, but, sample tests are available for free.