PlumbingsCool - Teaching about all things Plumbing & Mechanical

A frost-free hose bib gone wrong. 😱 This is why you should always double-check your winter preparations. These commercial building occupants thought they were safe from frost damage, but this unexpected ice sculpture coming out of their (AHEM!) FROST FREE sediment faucet tells a different story! #Plumber #Plumbing #Winter #DIY #Mechanical #frost

Learn how to make numbers "speak the same language"...err, so to speak 😊 by converting units to LIKE MEASUREMENT VALUES. Whether it’s feet to inches or fractions to decimals, this quick plumbing and trade math tip shows you how to easily convert imperial and fractional values to their decimal equivalents, rendering them easy to work with and help you avoid frustration and costly, time-consuming errors! #Plumbing #MathHacks #DIYPlumbing" #Plumber

It’s all about calculating the spacing between dual vents serving six perfectly aligned lavatories. I even received this same exam question when I sat to write for my exam all those years ago! 🧓 It’s not just about numbers; it’s about precision and ensuring everything lines up PERFECTLY for a flawless install. This isn’t just a test question—it’s a real-world scenario that can make or break your plumbing game if you don't instill the habit of accuracy and precision into your work! Know your measurements, and get it right the first time! #PlumbingLife #TradesLife #PrecisionMatters

Over the years doing and teaching plumbing, many who are both in the plumbing trade - and outside of it - have inquired about how to properly solder copper pipe! Well, I figured it was long overdue that I make a thorough video on just how to do it!...and unfortunately, this video AIN'T IT! 🤣🤣🤣 However, I AM in the process of producing said instructional video...and it may even be out by the time you read this. At the time of this writing, however, it's taking me longer than I anticipated, and figured I'd spend the day at least getting a SPEED-RUN of the copper pipe soldering process. So ENJOY and Happy Soldering! 🔥

Think that plumbing is just about slapping together some random pipes?...THINK AGAIN! Budding plumbing plumbing apprentices are probably the most surprised when they first come to trade school to learn of the (sometimes OVERWHELMING!) math and calculations involved with the plumbing trade...and most importantly: For getting their coveted national, provincial or state Plumbing License! In this video, I'm going to help you gain the edge to passing your plumbing license exam by learning what types of exam questions to expect and how to interpret and deconstruct those tricky plumbing exam questions! This comprehensive video tutorial guides you through a real-world sample exam question, demonstrating the essential math skills and mindset needed to succeed. I also provide insider tips on how to effectively read and interpret the often tricky plumbing exam questions, ensuring that you’re fully prepared to tackle any challenge question thrown your way. 🔑 Key Highlights: Step-by-step walkthrough of a sample plumbing exam math question. Expert strategies for solving complex measurement problems quickly and accurately. Proven tips for understanding and answering the trickiest exam questions. 🛠️ What You’ll Learn: The mathematical and measurement concepts crucial for passing the plumbing license exam. How to approach and solve exam questions with confidence. Techniques to manage your time effectively during the test. 🏆 Who This Video Is For: Aspiring plumbers preparing for their licensing exam. Trade school students seeking a refresher on key math concepts. Professionals in the plumbing industry aiming for certification or recertification. 💡 Stay Ahead of the Curve: Subscribe for more content on plumbing, math, and exam preparation Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest tutorials and tips! Remember, practice makes perfect! So, dive into our video, sharpen your skills, and get ready to pass your plumbing license exam with flying colors! ____________________________________ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Q&A Question: How to Determine the Distance Between Equally-distanced adjacent dual vents serving six dual lavatories? 0:57 - About the Canadian National Plumbing Red Seal Qualification Exam (C of Q) 1:40 - The Importance of a Knowing How to Calculate Accurate Measurements in the Plumbing Field 2:55 - The Hypothetical Real-World Exam Question 3:31 - Three Tactics and Techniques for Interpreting and Solving Plumbing Exam Questions 5:05 - Imperial Measurements vs Metric Measurements 5:36 - Drawing or Sketching Out the Question and Determining All Known Information 6:30 - The Importance of Simplifying and Making the Units "Speak the Same Language" 7:15 - How to Convert Fractional Imperial Values to Decimal Values 8:08 - Calculating Unoccupied Wall Space 9:42 - A Word on a Version of the Question Which Has Dissimilar or Unequal Spaces 11:00 - Identifying The Types and Number of of Spaces Between Any Two Dual Vents 12:13 - Converting Decimal Values to Imperial (Feet, Inches and Fractional Inches) 13:38: - The Final Answer to the Question 13:55 - Super Easy Shortcut for Solving Half-space Version of the Question 15:15 - Outro

Thoroughly understanding proper plumbing drainage & venting rules creates FLEXIBILITY! Every plumber knows how to rough-in and install the typical 3-fixture bathroom group, consisting of a toilet, lavatory and sink or bathtub. Almost always, the de facto solution would be to wet vent them together! But what happens when you throw a FOURTH fixture into the mix...in this case a 2-inch floor drain serving a sauna room? This is the situation a recent viewer posed to me with respect to plumbing work in house they were renovating...which led down to a whole rabbit hole of Basic Plumbing 101 goodness respective to drain waste and venting plumbing systems! This twenty-minute video is chock-full of plumbing goodness and know-how...and touches on all kinds of topics imperative ways on how to rough in plumbing properly, from wet venting & individual venting rules, to air admittance valves (affectionately known as "cheater" vents in the trade), and even to sewage ejector...and all kinds of other plumbing rough in basics! Hope this brings you all some value, and you enjoy it as much as I did making it for you all! 🙏 PRODUCT LINKS: Precision Plumbing Products (PPP) P2-500 Trap Primer: https://www.pppinc.net/products/trap-primers/#80 Oatey SureVent Air Admittance Valve: https://www.oatey.com/products/air-admittance-valves-aav ____________________________________ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:20 - Isometric Drawings 3:10 - Minimum Pipe Sizing 3:30 - Toilet Fixture Drain and Minimum Size 4:08 - Toilet Wet Venting the Rough-in 4:45 - Lavatory ("Sink") Rough-in and Connection 5:45 - Lavatory Wet Venting Rules & Requirements 6:20 - Ontario and Canadian Wet Venting Rules vs. US/UPC Code Rules 7:20 - Installing and Properly Venting the Sauna Floor Drain 8:12 - Floor Drain Trap Arm/Fixture Drain Requirements 9:10 - Priming a Floor Drain's Trap Seal with a Mechanical Trap Seal Priming Device (PPP P2 P500) 10:22 - Shower Drain Minimum-sizing and Venting 11:21 - Rules for Properly Back-Venting a Fixture 12:32 - Configuring the Shower Drain as a Wet Vent 14:07 - Substituting Real Proper Vents with Air Admittance Valves (AAV's) or "Cheater Vents" 15:22 - Air Admittedly Valve Installation Requirements 15:49 - Creative Venting: Using the Floor Drain as a Wet vent for the Shower 16:56 - Sewage Ejector Installation, and Drainage & Venting Size Requirements 18:22 - Warning Against Using Air Admittance Valves to Serve Ejectors or Closed Pump Systems 18:47 - Sewage Ejector Discharge Line Requirements: Union, Check Valve & Isolation Valve 19:14 - Outro ____________________________________ IMAGE ATTRIBUTION: Province of Ontario Vignette Map - Wannapik.com #plumbing #renovation #vent #drainage #bathroom #apprentice #Oatey

Most everyone has had the agonizing experience of showering under the anemic trickle of water resulting from a building's low water pressure. No fun whatsoever. But can there be such a thing as TOO MUCH water pressure? If your water lines RUMBLE like a freight train or sound as if someone's hitting them with a sledgehammer, whenever you open and shut a faucet or flush the toilet, then it's very likely that you're the victim of excessive incoming water pressure! Aside from the obvious nuisance that high water pressure may cause, the continual shock inflicted upon your pipes and fixtures can quite literally be DAMAGING to your entire plumbing system! The good news is that there is a solution to help 'ease the pressure' (and the headaches from all that noise!). And that solution is called a called a 'Pressure Reducing Valve' (or PRV for short), which allows you to reduce the incoming building's water pressure to a safe and desired amount. Today we'll be installing and adjusting a Watts PRV model LF25AUB-Z3…and it's not as complicated as it may sound, although there is a proper way to do it so that it's effective. With the guidance of this video, I'm going to show you how! Goodbye banging pipes!!! _______________________________ Materials Required for This Project (Based on 3/4" Copper Water Line): -1x: 3/4" Watts Pressure-reducing valve, model #LF25AUB-Z3 -2x: 3/4" Solder x MIP Adapters (Copper or Brass) -3x: 3/4" x 1/2" Solder Tees (Copper Pressure) -2x: 1/2" Solder x 1/4" FIP Adapters (Copper or Brass) -2x: 1/4" NPT pressure gauge (Min. 100 PSI) -1x: 1/2" Solder x FIP Adapter (Copper or Brass) -1x: 1/2" Solder/MIP Hose Bib/Sediment Faucet -1x: 3/4" Solder Brass Ball Valve (Full Port) -1 Foot: 1/2" Copper Pressure Pipe -1 Foot 3/4" Copper Pressure Pipe -Soldering Torch, Lead-Free Solder, Teflon Tape _______________________________ DIY Water Pressure Test Gauge: Material Required: -1x: 1/4" NPT pressure gauge (Min. 100 PSI) -1x: 3/4" x 1/4" NPT brass Bushing -1x: 3/4" MIP x 3/4" Female Hose Brass Adapter with rubber washer -Teflon Tape ...or you can simply purchase one premade from Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=water+pressure+gauge&sprefix=water+pre%2Caps%2C105&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-ranker-opsacceptance_1_9 ____________________________ If you do like this video, please do RUMBLE that Like button to life. Please also be sure to subscribe to this channel to keep up with a wide variety upcoming videos. I plan to cover topics suitable to the entire spectrum of the Plumbing field - from Newbie Do-it-yourselfer, to the ever-critical hardened Journeyperson. As always, please do be sure to leave your comments below if there's anything you'd like to see in the future! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plumbingscool/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Excel_Plumbing TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@plumbingscool #Watts #PRV #BangingPipes ____________________________ MUSIC: Hip Jazz by Benjamin Tissot: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

There are obvious plumbing leaks...and then there are the ones you don't even know exist...until you get your astronomically-high water bill. This faucet water leak is expensive because it's often so hard to detect (yet more common than you think!) I encourage you to take a peek under your laundry tub: Are you unknowingly losing gallons and gallons of water through your trap seal priming tube? ____________________________ If you do like this video, please do RUMBLE that LIKE button! Please also be sure to subscribe to this channel to keep up with a wide variety upcoming videos. I plan to cover topics suitable to the entire spectrum of the Plumbing field - from Newbie Do-it-yourselfer, to the ever-critical hardened Journeyperson. As always, please do be sure to leave your comments below if there's anything you'd like to see in the future! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plumbingscool/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Excel_Plumbing TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@plumbingscool #waterleak #Faucet #DowntheDrain ____________________________ MUSIC: "Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Have you ever wondered how to flare copper pipe? Or perhaps you've heard the term used around trade school or the jobsite, but never quite knew what it was. Fret not, because here's your chance to learn! Flaring is an OPTIMAL connection method for copper pipe - albeit not quite as straight-forward as other ways to make copper pipe connections. In this video I'll demystify everything you need to know to make a flared connection, so you can make one like a pro! __________________________________ If you like this video, please do "plunge" into that RUMBLE button! Please also be sure to subscribe to this channel to keep up with a wide variety upcoming videos. I plan to cover topics suitable to the entire spectrum of the Plumbing field - from Newbie Do-it-yourselfer, to the ever-critical hardened Journeyperson. As always, please do be sure to leave your comments below if there's anything you'd like to see in the future! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plumbingscool/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Excel_Plumbing

This is it!...soldering to the EXTREME! Ever wonder what the difference was between Soft Soldering and Silver-alloy Brazing? Better yet: Have you ever wondered HOW to do it? Well, wonder no more, as this tutorial is intended to introduce you to the art of brazing copper materials, what you need, where it's used - and most importantly: I'll take you through the entire brazing process to give you the confidence to braze like a pro! __________________________________ I hope you enjoy this video as much as I had fun making it. As always, please do PLUNGE that RUMBLE button , and be sure to subscribe to this channel so you can keep up with a wide variety of upcoming videos; I plan to cover topics suitable to the entire spectrum of the Plumbing field - from Newbie Do-it-yourselfer, to the ever-critical hardened Journeyperson. If there's anything specific you'd like to see, I encourage you to let me know by dropping a comment below, or contacting me directly at plumbingscool@gmail.com. Thanks for watching! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plumbingsco... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Excel_Plumbing __________________________________ Music: "Local Forcast" by Kevin Macleod ( (Creative Commons)

Learn everything there is to know about how to properly #thread steel pipe using the legendary #Ridgid 300 power vise! Greetings, Plumbing Aficionados! Welcome to my first publicly-released YouTube video for this channel - the first of many more to come! _________________________________ If you like this video, please do "plunge" into that RUMBLE button! Please also be sure to subscribe to this channel to keep up with a wide variety upcoming videos. I plan to cover topics suitable to the entire spectrum of the #Plumbing field - from Newbie #Do-it-yourselfer, to the ever-critical hardened Journeyperson. As always, please do be sure to leave your comments below if there's anything you'd like to see in the future! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plumbingscool/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/PlumbingsCool _____________________________ ABOUT THIS VIDEO: Ever wonder how pipe threads are made? Well, chances are the mighty, long-standing Ridgid 300 Power Threader has played a hand in fabricating said threads. This video will not only introduce you to the Ridgid 300 Power Threader and its specific components, but will also guide you step-by-step how to safely and efficiently utilize the machine to create the optimal thread! So I hope you can sit back and pick up some marketable skills in threading steel pipe!

The Plumbing industry is chock-full of fascinating tools! Take for example, the sporadic yet seemingly-benign T-drill: Looks like a drill. Acts like a drill...But its function provides SO MUCH MORE! If you're in the plumbing trade and ever had to construct several multiple copper branch outlets, you'd find this little gem to be a Godsend. And it's fun to use, too! Hope you enjoy watching this video as much as I did making it! _________________________________ If you like this video, please do "plunge" into that RUMBLE! Please also be sure to subscribe to this channel to keep up with a wide variety upcoming videos. I plan to cover topics suitable to the entire spectrum of the Plumbing field - from Newbie Do-it-yourselfer, to the ever-critical hardened Journeyperson. As always, please do be sure to leave your comments below if there's anything you'd like to see in the future! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plumbingscool/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Plumbingscool

Ever wonder how to install a sewage ejector...or even what it is? In this video, I'll take you through all the necessary steps and items required to replace an exisitng domestic-type sewage ejector, and what to keep aware of in the process. I'll also show you why you should add a float alarm, as well as how to install it. ____________________________ If you like this video, please do "plunge" into that RUMBLE button. Please also be sure to subscribe to this channel to keep up with a wide variety upcoming videos. I plan to cover topics suitable to the entire spectrum of the Plumbing field - from Newbie Do-it-yourselfer, to the ever-critical hardened Journeyperson. As always, please do be sure to leave your comments below if there's anything you'd like to see in the future! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plumbingscool/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Excel_Plumbing ____________________________ MUSIC: Spring Swing, Dee Yan-Key, Creative Commons, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Shattered-Mind, Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org

Sometimes, things are best done the old-fashioned way...and threading steel pipe is no exception! In this video, I'll take you through everything you need to know and have in order to properly thread steel pipe using manual hand dies. With all the dazzling machinery at our disposal these days, one may presume the art of hand-threading to have gone the way of the dodo bird...but I assure you that manual hand dies most certainly have their place, even in our modern world! ____________________________ If you like this video, please do "plunge" that RUMBLE button. Please also be sure to subscribe to this channel to keep up with a wide variety upcoming videos. I plan to cover topics suitable to the entire spectrum of the Plumbing field - from Newbie Do-it-yourselfer, to the ever-critical hardened Journeyperson. As always, please do be sure to leave your comments below if there's anything you'd like to see in the future! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plumbingscool/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Excel_Plumbing ____________________________ MUSIC: Kevin MacLeod, Acid Jazz, Creative Commons, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Eric Matyas, A Thousand Exotic Places, www.soundimage.org VIDEO: Eric Matyas, Sparkling Water Shots, www.soundimage.org

The more versatile and skilled a plumber is on the jobsite, the more OPTIONS they have to handle unforeseen circumstances...like finding out that you've run out of couplings during your copper pipe installation! Don't begrudgingly run out to the supplier just yet!...because this video is going to show you how to join two plain-end pieces of copper pipe using a very simple and inexpensive tool, via a technique known as SWAGING! In addition to saving on couplings, swaging also cuts down on potential leaks and deficiencies, because there's only ONE connection joint instead of TWO! Now how cool is that? 😁 So remember, with swaging: No coupling?...NO PROBLEM!!! 💪 ____________________________ If you do like this video, please do "plunge" into that RUMBLE button! Please also be sure to subscribe to this channel to keep up with a wide variety upcoming videos. I plan to cover topics suitable to the entire spectrum of the Plumbing field - from Newbie Do-it-yourselfer, to the ever-critical hardened Journeyperson. As always, please do be sure to leave your comments below if there's anything you'd like to see in the future! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plumbingscool/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Excel_Plumbing TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@plumbingscool #copperswaging #nocouplings #copperpipe ____________________________ A BIG THANK YOU to these wonderful, selfless and talented artists who have allowed me to use their work in the making of this video: MUSIC: Music: Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4342-shades-of-spring License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Eric Matyas, Future Funk, www.soundimage.org

Tankless water heaters are a technological marvel! A far cry from the traditional tank-type water heater, these wonderful devices render running out of hot water during a soothing bath or shower nothing more than a bad memory! However, as with all precise and high-tech devices, some TLC by means of routine maintenance will be necessary to keep your hot water running for years to come. For tankless water heaters, Public Enemy No. 1 comes in the form of SCALE, which is the rock-like residue left behind on surfaces they're subject to a water supply that is overly-packed with calcium and magnesium minerals…otherwise known as HARD water. The accumulation of scale inside your tankless water heater can lead to inefficient operation, or even worse: No hot water at all! Thankfully, there's an INEXPENSIVE and SIMPLE way to remove scale from the internals of your tankless water heater to help keep it humming along for years to come…all you need are a few items and well, this step-by-step video, of course! Here's what you're gonna need: -Submersible pump with a 3/4" male HOSE thread outlet. The one I used can be found here: https://www.amazon.ca/Superior-91250-Thermoplastic-Submersible-Utility/dp/B000X05G1A/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EH3L4PTRAIJB&keywords=superior+pump+91250&qid=1658621641&sprefix=superior+pump+91250%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1 -Two 5-foot (1.5 meter) washing machine hoses with female ends. -One to two gallons of household white vinegar -One five gallon bucket or equivalent container -Clean rag or paper towels. OK, you've got everything you need, now GO WATCH THE VIDEO and save your tankless water heater from certain doom!!! 💪 ____________________________ If you do like this video, please do "plunge" that LIKE button to a healthy shade of blue. Please also be sure to subscribe to this channel to keep up with a wide variety upcoming videos. I plan to cover topics suitable to the entire spectrum of the Plumbing field - from Newbie Do-it-yourselfer, to the ever-critical hardened Journeyperson. As always, please do be sure to leave your comments below if there's anything you'd like to see in the future! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plumbingscool/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Excel_Plumbing TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@plumbingscool #waterheaters #noscale #hotwater ____________________________ A BIG THANK YOU to these wonderful, selfless and talented artists who have allowed me to use their work in the making of this video: MUSIC: Music: Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4342-shades-of-spring License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Eric Matyas, Future Funk, www.soundimage.org

Probably the most questions I get asked about plumbing code is Wet Venting. There are a lot of rules, but once you know them well, you open yourself up to a world of proper plumbing options and efficiencies. Among the most common wet vent applications is the three-piece bathroom rough-in. It's also a great way to get introduced to the subject. I hope this short video will help remove some mysteries about wet venting. ____________________________ If you like this video, please do "plunge" into that RUMBLE! Please also be sure to subscribe to this channel to keep up with a wide variety upcoming videos. I plan to cover topics suitable to the entire spectrum of the Plumbing field - from Newbie Do-it-yourselfer, to the ever-critical hardened Journeyperson. As always, please do be sure to leave your comments below if there's anything you'd like to see in the future! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plumbingscool/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Excel_Plumbing ____________________________ MUSIC: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license