Plumbing Tips - Page 13 - Plumbing Zone

SunnyD HVAC · 03-06-2009, 08:12 PM

When I am soldering copper in a basement or on a ladder, I take my light duty carpenter's tool belt. I have all my fitting brushes I threaded a re bar tie thru handles, and striker connect to a metal shower curtain clip connected to hammer loop. its large enough to hold fittings flux, sand cloth, flux brush and other needed items, saves me from bedding down and alot of reach. looking, and running around.

Idea won me tool tip of the month for pm mag I got some nice ridgid items for my contripution.

Another tip is I place industry books by writer's such as dan holohan in my rest room, this way I learn something while on the toliet and appriate the science of plumbing more.

Plumber Jim · 03-06-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron The Plumber

Some might know how this is done but for you that don't, to replace a fluidmaster fillvalve quickly in 10 sec, here is a tip, below the float cup is a plastic ring, pull it upward, now the entire assembly will pull straight off, now do the same with the new one, push it on the shank, and reset the plastic ring, tank water level adjustment can be accomplished the same way, there you have it, you don't even have to take all the water out of the tank, just shut the water off.

I always put the new o-ring on the old shaft too.

Plumber Jim

jmreid73 · 03-09-2009, 10:11 PM

When setting a wc on a tiled floor, sometimes there is that one or two tiles that have voids under them. Tap them with a screwdriver and they sound hollow underneath. Invariably it is on that tile that a wobble wedge is needed. I've broken a tile or two (the hollow ones) trimming off the excess with my hammer and flat headed screwdriver. I've taken to using my painter's 5-in-1 tool and my torch. Get the tool good and hot and it slices right through with no damage to tile. Cool it off if the bowl when I'm done

j.funk · 04-04-2009, 11:59 PM

only hacks use silicone. because there not sure about what they did. only use silicone when very necessary.

DUNBAR PLUMBING · 04-05-2009, 12:20 AM

Can't read through all of this but I did this a few weeks ago and worked well.

Was having trouble soldering, don't have 3 hands and I couldn't hold up on the pipe as I was trying to get the solder to the joint, along with flame.

I took the solder and wrapped a full circle around the joint where the fitting edge was, snipped it off so there wasn't any waste.

When I pushed up on the pipe, I now had the water rolling back away from the fitting I was soldering and I gauged how the heat hit the fitting.

The solder slowly melted with the majority going into the joint, the rest hit the top of the heater.

Got it soldered and sped up the replacement of the water heater.

Can't remember the piping arrangement but I didn't have the ability to drop a belly in the pipe close by.

**Airgap** · 04-09-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtglobe

These 3 points really worth note when working in tight places.

Always use safety precautions with the propane torch and solder.

Good safety glasses are a must.

Wear protective clothing. Hot solder dropping on an arm or leg can cause severe burns.

These are not tips for professional plumbers. These are things learned in the first week of apprenticeship

**ILPlumber** · 04-09-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtglobe

These 3 points really worth note when working in tight places.

Always use safety precautions with the propane torch and solder.

Good safety glasses are a must.

Wear protective clothing. Hot solder dropping on an arm or leg can cause severe burns.

You get an A+ from me for efficient use of bullet points.

If you put bullet points next to worthless crap it becomes worthwhile. C'mon airgap, this is sound bullet pointed advice

**ILPlumber** · 04-09-2009, 08:06 PM

These 2 points really worth note when working in tight places.

Don't fart
Don't let your apprentice fart

See, bullets do make a difference.

Redwood · 04-09-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILPlumber

These 2 points really worth note when working in tight places.

Don't fart
Don't let your apprentice fart

See, bullets do make a difference.

Very important advice!
Farting in tight quarters while soldering can lead to blue flame....
Very dangerous!

DUNBAR PLUMBING · 04-09-2009, 08:55 PM

I caught the back of my sweat pants on fire one day trying to plan a controlled fart.

I was hitting my target, created more flames than anticipated, and there was no smell...

but I caught on fire was smacking myself trying to put the flames out.

Pulled my pants down cause I surely couldn't do it and see what I was putting out.

The life of Roast Duck is tough, lemme tell ya.

03-06-2009, 08:12 PM	#121
SunnyD HVAC Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Presto PA Posts: 12 My Photos	toolbelt use when soldering copper When I am soldering copper in a basement or on a ladder, I take my light duty carpenter's tool belt. I have all my fitting brushes I threaded a re bar tie thru handles, and striker connect to a metal shower curtain clip connected to hammer loop. its large enough to hold fittings flux, sand cloth, flux brush and other needed items, saves me from bedding down and alot of reach. looking, and running around. Idea won me tool tip of the month for pm mag I got some nice ridgid items for my contripution. Another tip is I place industry books by writer's such as dan holohan in my rest room, this way I learn something while on the toliet and appriate the science of plumbing more.

04-05-2009, 12:20 AM	#125
DUNBAR PLUMBING www.DunbarPlumbing.com Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NORTHERN KENTUCKY - GREATER CINCINNATI AREA Posts: 4,495 My Photos	Can't read through all of this but I did this a few weeks ago and worked well. Was having trouble soldering, don't have 3 hands and I couldn't hold up on the pipe as I was trying to get the solder to the joint, along with flame. I took the solder and wrapped a full circle around the joint where the fitting edge was, snipped it off so there wasn't any waste. When I pushed up on the pipe, I now had the water rolling back away from the fitting I was soldering and I gauged how the heat hit the fitting. The solder slowly melted with the majority going into the joint, the rest hit the top of the heater. Got it soldered and sped up the replacement of the water heater. Can't remember the piping arrangement but I didn't have the ability to drop a belly in the pipe close by. __________________ Northern Kentucky Plumbers *\|YOUTUBE VIDEOS\| Twitter Feed \| DUNBAR PLUMBING FAN PAGE*

04-09-2009, 08:06 PM	#128
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	These 2 points really worth note when working in tight places. Don't fart Don't let your apprentice fart See, bullets do make a difference.

04-09-2009, 08:55 PM	#130
DUNBAR PLUMBING www.DunbarPlumbing.com Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NORTHERN KENTUCKY - GREATER CINCINNATI AREA Posts: 4,495 My Photos	I caught the back of my sweat pants on fire one day trying to plan a controlled fart. I was hitting my target, created more flames than anticipated, and there was no smell... but I caught on fire was smacking myself trying to put the flames out. Pulled my pants down cause I surely couldn't do it and see what I was putting out. The life of Roast Duck is tough, lemme tell ya. __________________ Northern Kentucky Plumbers *\|YOUTUBE VIDEOS\| Twitter Feed \| DUNBAR PLUMBING FAN PAGE*

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03-09-2009, 10:11 PM	#123
jmreid73 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13 My Photos	When setting a wc on a tiled floor, sometimes there is that one or two tiles that have voids under them. Tap them with a screwdriver and they sound hollow underneath. Invariably it is on that tile that a wobble wedge is needed. I've broken a tile or two (the hollow ones) trimming off the excess with my hammer and flat headed screwdriver. I've taken to using my painter's 5-in-1 tool and my torch. Get the tool good and hot and it slices right through with no damage to tile. Cool it off if the bowl when I'm done

04-04-2009, 11:59 PM	#124
j.funk Dream Team Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 30 My Photos	only hacks use silicone. because there not sure about what they did. only use silicone when very necessary.