Dirty Water & Low Pressure due to a Faulty Pressure Tank! Replacing a Well Tank.

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4 ай бұрын

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In this video a customer called complaining about muddy water & low pressure. Once I arrived it was a simple test to figure out that the Bladder Tank was bad & the filter was not working.
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@brian_abroad 4 ай бұрын

At the risk of swelling your brain bladder and inflating your ego; Honest, conscientious people like you restore my faith in humanity-let me tell you I constantly see people who’s lack of integrity just crushes my heart-you showed me there IS hope for the human race. Also, I’ve met people who are masters at their trade, but can’t teach. You sir are more than a master at your trade, you’re an excellent teacher. I anxiously await your next video!

@Tjousk 4 ай бұрын

I second that.

@samvoyles2096 4 ай бұрын

Great comment, I was thinking the same.

@scottmeredith8409 4 ай бұрын

Here...here....I think I've said he is better than most PHDs teaching their Marxist philosophy.

@jiminsav 4 ай бұрын

Good job young man. nice to see someone in the trades treating the older folks with kindness and respect. next time you get a tank with a bad bladder, cut it open so we can see the failure.

@frankpage4461 4 ай бұрын

You're a good young man - your parents should be very proud of you!!!

@h2omechanic 4 ай бұрын

They seem to be 😉 They enjoy reading through the comments and finding ones like this

@danclark8223 4 ай бұрын

Hits home! I'm one of those 'elderly gentlemen' who can no longer maintain my house. In years past I NEVER had to depend on others cause I could do it all- both for my self and for folks who couldn't do it themselves; it really hurts to discover that even though the skill is still there the physical ability isn't. I really appreciate the extra effort you put in to help one of my contemporaries. It's an admirable thing to do.

@mitchs323 4 ай бұрын

It's heartwarming to see that there are still some companies that care about their customers!

@kerrysullivan6294 4 ай бұрын

That man and daughter will bring you more business than any other advertising.

@bobbyclegg2065 4 ай бұрын

Now that’s what I’m talking about . Very educational and u went out of your way to help this customer out .

@mitchkarp755 4 ай бұрын

Plumber 4 39 years. Thanks for teaching me some stuff. Proud of you...

@scottwheeler2494 4 ай бұрын

As i get older i find my ability to take care of the simple things eroding and the more difficult impossible. Finding someone to do it is frustrating no matter what you pay them. Currently i need a toilet replaced but cant find someone to do it at a reasonable price. Wish there more young people like yourself out there. Really appreciate the time you spend on the job.

@phyllisclement4176 4 ай бұрын

After a week of working on my well pump I finally got it THANKS TO YOU! I am a 71 year woman that couldn't afford $120.00 just for the company to come out to my home. I followed your instructions and I was able to find the cause and the solution!!! You are very sweet to offer your knowledge for free! Thank you!!!

@donulery2912 4 ай бұрын

Great video thanks for taking us along. Can you plz cut open a bladder tank to show us the holes in the tank? Thanks

@brentwentfishing 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing right by the customer. Those little things mean a lot! I saved this video because I am putting in new pressure tank in the spring. You have been a great teacher!

@joelrpaz 4 ай бұрын

Hi, my name's Joel, i'm Brazilian, i'd like ALL yours videos 👍

@garygarner9007 4 ай бұрын

Plumbers in my area will take advantage of you in a heartbeat you don't know who to trust anymore all they seem like they're after is your money thank you and have a great week

@billbray5995 4 ай бұрын

Very good, and instructional. I wished you were my local well guy.

@RM-no3wj 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate your integrity in all that you do & the level of care you put into every service you do

@strobelightbrian 4 ай бұрын

I still have no clue how you popped into my KZfaq algorithm feed, but I’m so glad that you did. It is so fascinating to learn all these things about Wells and more importantly, you do a fantastic job explaining it.

@smast16 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. This idea got lost somewhere along the way to the detriment of our society. Some might view it as "Doing them a favor" or something, but honestly we're paying them back for the years of time, energy, and effort they put into building the world we have today.

@danielhepp541 4 ай бұрын

As an elder with failing nerve disease your last part is real to me. I was a chemical delivery engineer so I know the importance of attention to detail that seems to be lost amongst tradesmen these days. Some are lazy and/or greedy while others are not trained in these tricks of the trade. Past pandemic it's hard to find workers. "Handymen" now are trying to step up but especially in the well business small mistakes can cause high dollar failures. Thanks for your efforts to train and help with video classes in correct procedures.

@WrenchHead 4 ай бұрын

Good man right there!

@mykalmcb 4 ай бұрын

You are a good human bean, and there ain't no such thing as too many of y'all. Thanks for helping out the older man.

@sonko2010 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Happy to that say my two 62 gallon Well X Trolls pressure tanks in my pump house are still running great since installing them in 2001. Hope I didn’t just jinx myself!

@h2omechanic 4 ай бұрын

They're the best brand on the market!

@paull.drownjr.5477 4 ай бұрын

You are a very special young man. You treat your customers with kindness and respect and you do everything you can to satisfy your customers and you also have a great deal of compassion for the older generation. You are a master of your trade and you are an excellent teacher. I enjoy your videos tremendously!!!

@subverted 4 ай бұрын

Love that last bit of your video. Wish everyone approached life that way! Especially when it comes to taking care of the elderly.

@stevezickefoose8563 4 ай бұрын

Well done our America needs more skilled tradesmen like you.

@tbirdracefan 4 ай бұрын

I used to work for a company that sold expansion tanks for hydronic systems and Hot Potable water. The most common problem we saw was the "Parts Changers" not adjusting the air pressure in the tank when they installed them. They only ship with 12psi. in them.

@kevingorr3812 4 ай бұрын

Your attention to detail and pointing out your tips is awesome. I have learned so much watching your videos.

@toolbox-gua 4 ай бұрын

Your profession is enlightened by your humanity. Hope from far away that your business gets a push up every day.

@wesleystaub5416 4 ай бұрын

Good job it's nice to see someone in the trades that takes care of their customers and not rip them off

@azpcox 4 ай бұрын

You should do an autopsy on that bad bladder tank to show some of the differences between good and not so good tanks.

@misosoup777 4 ай бұрын

Great job! The reward for the small price you paid to care for that gentleman is 10x.

@duotronic6451 4 ай бұрын

Thanks fie helping the older gentleman. ❤❤❤

@michaelkierpaul2037 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the videos. It's nice to see great work being done for your customers.

@djc84 4 ай бұрын

I use a dewalt battery powered compressor to force the water out of the tank, not all the water comes out but it beats drilling wholes in the tank

@h2omechanic 4 ай бұрын

I had added air the day before to the tank. It works some some times, but didn't help much here. The hole in the bladder was too small

@pville5548 4 ай бұрын

Your spirit is pure. You have integrity. You sir, deserve the admiration of humanity. God Bless you.

@edp9743 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking care of the ones in need!

@jimanderson4495 4 ай бұрын

You are a kind and compassionate man. Thank you for sharing.

@davidstreling3690 4 ай бұрын

I was hoping you were going to cut that tank in half to show how plugged up it was,,, you should be proud of yourself for the work you do

@dentech4710 4 ай бұрын

Another good job….keep taking good care of your customers, it will pay you back in many ways.

@theElderberryFarmer 4 ай бұрын

Nicely done, sir! I always enjoy watching your videos because even though I've been dealing with my own private well systems in past homes for 35+ years, I usually pick up a nugget of info that I'd not known before. Take care and God Bless.

@lindsaylittle6535 4 ай бұрын

You are such a breath of fresh air. We have learned so much from your videos. One thing about doing honest work, you can sleep at night. Bravo for such a great work effort. Always look forward to your videos!

@Steelhorse741 4 ай бұрын

I’m not much for words but your video is a fine example of who real people are and what real people do and that is to give of yourself to others without regard for “reward”. The world we live in is full of cheats and liars. You sir are a fine young man and I’m sure you’re an inspiration to many.

@klcameron709 4 ай бұрын

I am a Plumbing Contractor in Oklahoma. I don't do much well service. I was suprised to see so much build up the the pvc and the poly. You always do a great job explaining how things work and why. I enjoy your videos

@kevemt6922 4 ай бұрын

Awesome Job !! It was great to hear how you made the older gentleman happy just by doing normal, helpful things for someone who can not.

@AB8Y_radio 4 ай бұрын

Get that polybutylene out. I thought my place was all cpvc until I had to replace my shower cartridge. From the ball valve to the mixing valve was polybutylene

@DavidHines-wn5gf 4 ай бұрын

Great job! I bet he really appreciated the help and effort you gave!

@jeffreym755 4 ай бұрын

You are a saint, I've learned so much from you , I wish you were in NH. Thank you

@karenkartz3163 4 ай бұрын

I used to be a service technician spent many hours helping people who couldn't do for themselves. Now I am disabled and it really sucks not being able to do what you used to do.

@davidstearns9664 4 ай бұрын

you are teaching us a lot about water wells..

@StevenHess 4 ай бұрын

Man I do not understand companies and workmen that can't do a good job of taking care of customers. I'm glad you all do work you can be proud of.

@danieltravis2850 4 ай бұрын

Perfect timing...I just started having trouble with stained water after adjusting the pressure on my tank. I was thinking it may be a bad tank and now I'm sure of it. Thx

@h2omechanic 4 ай бұрын

If you added air to the tank, you set it back to original pressure and allowed it to clean out any trapped sediment in the bladder. If it clears up, you may be fine. The ole Knock test on the tank never fails! Most tanks last 8-10 years. So if it's old, just replace it.

@danieltravis2850 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips, it’s at that age so I’ll just get a new one.

@Raffuentes030999 4 ай бұрын

Hey man you are an angel! great story of humanity. Keep doing these great work and videos. Cheers!

@cb3plus845 4 ай бұрын

I’m new to this channel, but I definitely enjoy the content. I enjoy seeing this young man take pride in his work as well as caring about the people. Which, after all, is made up of his community. When you have this man’s attitude you automatically create repeat customers for life.

@larrynelson734 4 ай бұрын

Was very thaughtfull of you to help that elderly man. Most would not that. 👍👍❤🙏..

@minnesotasteve4479 4 ай бұрын

Awesome job!!!!!! Most of the tradespeople of today need to do what you do, provide honest work, a good job and take pride in what they do. You're a true craftsman and not afraid to give out tips of the trade and help out the customers!!!

@rougetrader8 4 ай бұрын

Bless you young man!

@xiaoyunchen8232 8 күн бұрын

Wonderful handy honest young man. God bless you.

@hazeljohnson6396 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping out the elder..........One day you will also be an elder.....................

@kenbouchet7874 4 ай бұрын

Nice job

@harescrambled 4 ай бұрын

Solid values there! Those who can....should. Because it's the right thing to do

@Ted3422 4 ай бұрын

I have been working in the plumbing wholesale business for 45 years at the same company. Moved onto the sales desk in 1986 and every time I sell a pressure tank I always remind the customer about the precharge in the tank, should be 2 pounds less than pump cut in. I am very confident you do this as you are very thorough however your D I Y viewers may overlook this vital step. Really enjoy your videos and keep up the good work. 👍

@jasonharper2601 4 ай бұрын

like your videos. honest person who does not rip people off

@alanyoder7629 4 ай бұрын

You do really good work. After watching you I am even more thankful I have municipal water.😅

@jg6142 4 ай бұрын

Great job your a honest cat!

@serengetilion 4 ай бұрын

You are so thorough in the way you do your job and explain it. Thank you for all you do and sharing your expertise with the world.

@jake-mv5oi 4 ай бұрын

Nice work as always. Good job helping the older gentleman. I thought I had a bad bladder in my tank because of the surging until I realized my tank doesn't have one, lol. Drained it out and all was well.

@harrycraviotto2375 4 ай бұрын

Now I have to go check my pressure tank, Professor good job!

@egghead2000TJ 4 ай бұрын

You do have great work ethics. Honesty goes a long way...good job !!

@dah61789dah 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@maxium4x4 4 ай бұрын

I had to tap on my tank, the suspense got me 😁😁All good!

@dmcalais 4 ай бұрын

Nice job thanks for taking care of the senior citizen cause I’m one too and I knew everything you were doing but you can’t get to it you need somebody like you thanks a lotP

@chriscolley2229 4 ай бұрын

Good job dude 😊

@robertnelson4755 4 ай бұрын

Side note: I purchased that same water filter you installed in your house. I have to tell you that it's the best water I've ever tasted. My daughter who spends hundreds of dollars on bottled water says it tastes better than the Smart water she buys and now she's hooked on the filtration system. Also, their customer service is amazing from them. I think I've saved enough by not buying bottled water to pay for the filtration system. Lastly making coffee with filtered water makes the best tasting coffee.

@JonDeFrancesco 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Would be cool sometime to see you open a failed bladder tank and see the failure point.

@montef 4 ай бұрын

I’m sitting here with tears running down my face, listening to you talk about what you did for the man with Parkinson’s. Your parents should be very proud of you. Good on you!! No clue why KZfaq decided to show me one of your videos several months back, but after watching two or three; you were an easy subscribe. Though it does look a little out of place amongst my regular IT/Space/Broadcast/RV travel channels. 😂 But. Good content is good content. If you did business where I live; I’d send everyone I know to you!

@GaryN410 4 ай бұрын

Great video Philip, keep them coming. I only wish you were closer to me. I’d hire you for all my plumbing jobs.

@montana4939 20 күн бұрын

I’m so glad I found your channel, if you’re ever on vacation in Montana let me know ( north west Montana) I’m not so intimidated about my well now after watching more of your videos . Thank you so much .

@andros2112 4 ай бұрын

You sir, are the living definition of a Southern Gentlemen!

@cmgthree3 4 ай бұрын

Outstanding video. You are very good at educating folks about plumbing problems. Your honesty shows bright and your care of each customer you encounter to solve their water system issues is noted. I only wish I had a person like you around the area to call to work some of my well water problems. Keep up the good work.

@Ander5806 4 ай бұрын

Great video very informative, you are taking care of your customers the right way by taking the time and care to do the best job you can and looking out for what is in the best interest for your customers. We need more technicians like you in our industry. It may take you more time on a job but you will be more successful in your business and in turn be more profitable in the long run by doing your best and caring about the customer you're working for again great job young man.

@RonaldSaur 4 ай бұрын

dropping a comment, don't have much to say, but I enjoy watching and learning from your videos. Thank you !

@rodgerhatfield3367 4 ай бұрын

good job for going the extra mile!!!! Karma is real my friend!!! God bless

@PelicanIslandLabs 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video! FYI: There are speciality products specifically for cleaning out 'iron reducing bacteria' in wells.

@mk1e6 4 ай бұрын

Yup, neighbors don't just have to live next door..🎉

@ThomasJohnson-se2ix 4 ай бұрын

Great job! You are a blessing for your customers.

@craigwalker6513 4 ай бұрын

being a senior with growing disabilities all I can say is God bless you young man. people like you are far and few between. Keep helping those that can't help themselves and good will come to you .

@joedurand6546 4 ай бұрын

Interesting to watch

@BEANS-O-MATICtransmissions 2 ай бұрын

Another great job by a great guy and great worker !

@YosemiteSam01 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for Caring for People.

@JB-mf1zc Ай бұрын

That's some good information to know thanks for sharing and thank you for doing the extra that that gentleman wasn't able to do!!! God Bless you!!!!

@w4gle1963 4 ай бұрын

Great Job!!! Wish I could find someone locally that would do a job as good as you!

@missie5428 3 ай бұрын

We appreciate your knowledge and sincerity!

@kevinlamotte3845 4 ай бұрын

I am of the same belief, and have always done so. To me, it is simply respect.

@user-kn4cv9ms4o Ай бұрын

have a good day

@robertquast9684 4 ай бұрын

Those were some plugged pipes. I am fortunate to have good water that doesn’t require much for treatment

@Chris_In_Texas 4 ай бұрын

Great job sir.... My OCD would kill me on jobs like this... I would want to replace it all and redo it, so it looks like someone takes pride in their work. 🤠👍

@compactc9 4 ай бұрын

So I do central vacuum cleaner systems, and they use a thing wall PVC, and I've never understood why glued fittings come apart, and I see it damn near constantly. That burr trick was deeply illuminating.

@gkeyman565 4 ай бұрын

Great video, and tips, and information. have a great day

@Nidkidful 4 ай бұрын

Just had the bladder tank replaced today, 33 gallon just about totally full of water. Had to cut off the Schrader to drain the water that was above the bladder, that was black too. Bought the house this week, home inspector didn't catch it at all, and I didn't realize it until I actually spent a day in the house and heard the system pulsing repeatedly with a toilet flushing.

@chloesekao 4 ай бұрын

Greetings from Washington State! Don't have a well, don't need one drilled, BUT husband and myself enjoy all of your videos. 5 thumbs up! Edit: Would you open one of the pressure tanks and show us how they work from the inside?