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How Your Home Plumbing Works (From Start to Finish) Ever wonder where your water comes from, or where it even goes once you used it?

How Your Home Plumbing Works (From Start to Finish)

Watch to learn! Join this channel to get access to perks: ———————————————————————————- Popular products I used from Amazon (affiliate links): AutoCut Pipe Cutter 1/2″: AutoCut Pipe Cutter 3/4: Superior Tool 1/2″ Cleaning Attachment: Pencil Torch: Handheld Torch: Fitting Wire Brush 1/2″: Fitting Wire Brush 3/4″: Propane gas(Blue bottle): Propene gas(Yellow bottle): Lead-free tinning flux: Lead-free flux(water soluble): Flux brushes: Lead-free solder: Flame protector: Flint striker: Abrasive pads: Pencil reamer: All-in-one deburring tool (blue): ————————————————————————————– Start – 00:00 Drains (Municipal) – 00:32 Drains (Septic tank) – 01:45 Drains (Vents) – 02:17 Potable water (Municipal) – 03:17 Potable water (Well) – 04:10 Rainwater management – 04:44 Sewage plant – 06:00 To become a Got2Learn Subscriber: Factors to Consider Regarding Well Water Safety.

Plumbing Q & A. Join this channel to get access to perks: Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Plumber?

Plumbing Q & A

Plumbing can be a great pastime for you. The job of a plumber is always full time. Therefore, there is always a high demand for these professionals in a society. Shopping for a New Water Heater. How To LOWER Your Water Pressure (COMPLETE GUIDE) Too much water pressure at home?

How To LOWER Your Water Pressure (COMPLETE GUIDE)

Your pipes are knocking? A “pressure reducing valve” is what you need. In this video, i’ll show you how to install one, how to choose the proper one, how to adjust it and what to do if your old PRV is not working properly, enjoy! ———————————————————————————– Here are the links to the stuff I used in this video (affiliate links): WILKINS 34-NR3XLDU 3/4″: CASH ACME EB45 (Sharkbite): CASH ACME EB45 (Threaded): Flexcon Expansion Tank (2.1 gallons): Pressure Gauge (hose connection): ———————————————————————————– Time stamps Why you would need a PRV – 0:00 Different model PRVs – 1:43 How to get a pressure reading – 2:07 Choosing the right PRV – 2:36 Installation – 3:22 Expansion tank – 6:56 PRV adjustment – 8:05 Troubleshooting PRV – 8:42 ———————————————————————————– Join this channel to get access to perks: Home Water Pipe Restoration Options.

□ Can The PLASTIC Pipes in Your Home Give You CANCER?! □ (NSF INTERVIEW) PEX causes CANCER….?!

□ Can The PLASTIC Pipes in Your Home Give You CANCER?! □ (NSF INTERVIEW)

—————————————————————– If you want to know if a specific product is listed NSF, search it here: Interesting articles to read concerning leaching: Government of Canada (leaching): NSF studies (leaching): Norwegian Institute of Public Health studies: —————————————————————– Popular items I use on a daily basis: AutoCut Pipe Cutter 1/2″: AutoCut Pipe Cutter 3/4: Superior Tool 1/2″ Cleaning Attachment: Pencil Torch: Handheld Torch: Fitting Wire Brush 1/2″: Fitting Wire Brush 3/4″: Propane gas(Blue bottle): Propene gas(Yellow bottle): Lead-free tinning flux: Lead-free flux(water soluble): Flux brushes: Lead-free solder: Flame protector: Flint striker: Abrasive pads: Pencil reamer: All-in-one deburring tool (blue): —————————————————————— Start – 0:00 The pipes the that convey our water – 0:48 The interview – 2:18 Who is NSF (National Sanitation Foundation)?

– 3:23 Is NSF governmentally owned? – 5:37 Who writes these standards? Everything You Need to Know About TEFLON Tape (PTFE) Title says it, everything you’ll ever need to know about Teflon tape (PTFE) !

Everything You Need to Know About TEFLON Tape (PTFE)

Join this channel to get access to perks: ————————————————————————————– Here are the links to the tapes you saw in the video (Affiliate) White Teflon (PTFE): Yellow Teflon (PTFE): Pink Teflon (PTFE): Green Teflon (PTFE): Stainless steel Teflon (PTFE): ————————————————————————————– Timestamps Start – 00:00 What is Teflon tape (PTFE)? – 00:19 How do you apply Teflon tape – 02:12 How to remove Teflon tape – 03:48 Different grades (colors) – 04:04 ————————————————————————————– To become a Got2Learn Subscriber: Home Maintenance: Caring for Pipes Small touches that don’t require a major plumbing services professional attention like a pull here with a wrench or basic retrofitting can help save millions of liters of water.

It is vital to take care of house piping and repairing plumbing faults in time for the environment, to avoid further damage and to run up water bills. Dishwasher Install 101, Construction Coach will show full details on 3 different installs DIY. Follow along as Coach Tim takes you through 3 different dishwasher installs helping you understand the different things you may encounter.

Dishwasher Install 101, Construction Coach will show full details on 3 different installs DIY

Things to Consider When Choosing a Plumber Health is wealth! How to Install a Home Water Filtration System. In this video I show you how you can easily add a home water filtration system to your home using the new In-Home line of products from Survivor Filter. ======================================= Get 15% OFF a Survivor Filter Product with code mrfixitdiy at checkout or at the link below: ► ======================================= Share this Video: ► ======================================= Subscribe!

How to Install a Home Water Filtration System

► ======================================= More Home Water Projects: ► Is My Water Safe? : ► How to Replace a Water Shut-Off Valve: ► How to Upgrade to a Modern Spigot: ======================================= Tools & Products (affiliates) ► ======================================= ►Visit My Website: Assessing the Skills of Plumbers Some house issues will require professional service to resolve. Learn how to assess plumbers before hiring one for your home.

UPONOR ProPEX, The Future of Plumbing (COMPLETE GUIDE) Uponor ProPEX is the future of plumbing, in this video i’ll show you everything you need to know to get started with this system, the pros and cons and who exactly it’s meant for.

UPONOR ProPEX, The Future of Plumbing (COMPLETE GUIDE)

Join this channel to get access to perks: —————————————————————- Or Amazon.com: Milwaukee M12 ProPEX Kit: Milwaukee M18 ProPEX Kit: Milwaukee M18 ForceLOGIC Expander: Milwaukee PEX Cutters: Toilet Leaking? Do This First. 6 SHARKBITE Mistakes NOT To Make! Sharkbite fittings are awesome, but they must have the proper installation procedures like any other joining method, here are 6 common mistakes NOT to make, that’ll help you get a leak free connection!

6 SHARKBITE Mistakes NOT To Make!

Insertion depth chart: Join this channel to get access to perks: ——————————————————————————— Amazon affiliate links to all the products I used in this video: Silicone Grease: Sharkbite Pipe Cutters: Deburr & Depth Gauge Tool: AutoCut Pipe Cutter 1/2″: AutoCut Pipe Cutter 3/4: Disconnect Tongs (set of 3 sizes): Disconnect Clip (set of 5 sizes): Sharkbite Self-Adhesive Tape: Pencil reamer: All-in-one deburring tool (blue): ————————————————————————– Start – 00:00 Insertion depth mark – 00:19 Not deburring – 00:55 Not aligned – 01:25 Pipe/fitting not clean – 01:55 Soft copper – 02:28 Reusability – 03:02 ————————————————————————- To become a Got2Learn Subscriber: Seven Things You Should Do Regularly To Avoid Blocked Drains Getting the Best Value In Sewer Line Replacement Starts Here. How to Upgrade to a Modern Water Spigot.

In this video I show you how you can upgrade a traditional garden faucet/outdoor spigot to a sleek modern alternative called the House Hydrant from Aquor Water Systems. ======================================= Get 10% OFF a Aquor Water Systems House Hydrant with code mrfixitdiy at checkout: ► ======================================= Share this Video: ► ======================================= Subscribe!

How to Upgrade to a Modern Water Spigot

► ======================================= More Outdoor Project Videos: ► How to Install Turf: ► How to Build a Planter Box: ► How to Fix a Chip in Concrete: ======================================= Tools & Products (affiliates) ► ======================================= ►Visit My Website: The Complete Guide On Septic Tank Preventive Maintenance. How to Solder a LEAD-FREE Ball Valve (Correct Way!) In this video, i’ll go through all the steps on how to properly solder a lead free ball valve. Join this channel to get access to perks: ——————————————————————— Amazon affiliate links to all the products I used in this video: AutoCut Pipe Cutter 1/2″: AutoCut Pipe Cutter 3/4: Superior Tool 1/2″ Cleaning Attachment: Pencil Torch: Fitting Wire Brush 1/2″: Fitting Wire Brush 3/4″: Propane gas(Blue bottle): Propene gas(Yellow bottle): Lead-free tinning flux: Flux brushes: Lead-free solder (Sterling): Flame protector: Abrasive pads: Pencil reamer: All-in-one deburring tool (blue): ————————————————————————————– Timestamps Start – 00:00 US Law on drinking water – 00:49 How to differentiate leaded from lead-free – 01:00 Different soldering method – 01:35 Which flux/solder to use – 02:57 How to solder a lead free valve – 03:42 Results – 05:38 ————————————————————————————– To become a Got2Learn Subscriber: Hot Water Tanks – Pick The Right One – Home Improvements.

GALVANIZED) (COMPLETE GUIDE) Here’s a COMPLETE guide on how to transition to PEX, copper, Polybutylene, CPVC and galvanized piping. If you are doing renovations at home and are looking to do some plumbing work, you absolutely need to watch this video! Join this channel to get access to perks: —————————————————————————————– Stuff I used in this video (Amazon affiliate links) Tools: AutoCut Pipe Cutter 1/2″: AutoCut Pipe Cutter 3/4: Propane gas(Blue bottle): Lead-free tinning flux: Flux brushes: Lead-free solder (Sterling): Abrasive pads: Pencil reamer: PEX Cutters: TurboTorch ST-33: RIDGID Pipe wrenches 14″: Knipex pliers: Small hacksaw: What Is a Water Softener and Why Do We Need One? Water hardness is considered an ever-present problem for everybody and for this reason, most homes install a water softener system to prevent the buildup of lime-scale on bathroom fixtures and in water using appliances.

Though hard water can not be seen, it is difficult to ignore its signs. Vanity Sink Drain Install Luxury Bathroom Renovation. Follow along as Coach Tim shows you step by step the things you need to know to finish a vanity sink drain. Part of the Luxury Bathroom Renovation Playlist, watch the whole project come together. Blocked Drain Cleaning: Aspects Of The Best Services A further benefit to be noted is that the plumber will save lines from being replaced.

For a quick fix in clearing of drains and repairing sewers, you may need to do a lot of research on the best service providers. How a Toilet Works (4K) Here’s how a toilet works! 🙂 —————————————————- Popular products I used from Amazon (affiliate links): AutoCut Pipe Cutter 1/2″: AutoCut Pipe Cutter 3/4: Superior Tool 1/2″ Cleaning Attachment: Pencil Torch: Handheld Torch: Fitting Wire Brush 1/2″: Fitting Wire Brush 3/4″: Propane gas(Blue bottle): Propene gas(Yellow bottle): Lead-free tinning flux: Lead-free flux(water soluble): Flux brushes: Lead-free solder: Flame protector: Flint striker: Abrasive pads: Pencil reamer: All-in-one deburring tool (blue): ————————————————————————————– To become a Got2Learn Subscriber: Join this channel to get access to perks: Three Drain Repairs You Can Do Yourself – And Three You Should Leave To The Pros.

Plumbing Q&A, give me all you got! (GOT2LEARN) Join this channel to get access to perks: Drain Installation – What You Don’t Know Will Cost You Our world is constantly changing, and being able to navigate this change can either make or break our ability to successfully move forward. Are the NEW Sharkbite Fittings Good or No? What's Better, Copper or PEX? (COMPLETE GUIDE) HAPPY CANADA DAY FROM G2L! Why Water Hammer Arresters Are SO Important. How Soldering Actually Works (Capillary action)