Full Plumbing System Conversion | Back boiler to Combi

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Жыл бұрын

A couple of days in my life as a plumber
In this video I remove an old back boiler and install a combination boiler
The reason I took this job on was to try and help the customer get their life back on track, I didn't have to but when I looked at the job I felt sorry them, I did the best job I could under the circumstances
As always, thanks for watching, all the support is greatly appreciated
#plumber #plumbing #boilers

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@24bellers20 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the “tidied up as best we can”. Excellent as always. 👍👍👍👍

@PlumbLikeTom 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support as always, it certainly was a bit of a mess in there

@Carl-re6zb Жыл бұрын

People like you Tom are the reason I know that humanity is still alive and not everything is done for personal financial gain. I salute your professionalism and attitude even when faced with the most challenging situations.. You sir are a true inspiration to all newbies (& oldies like me) to always do your best... After all... we're not social workers to judge another person's journey to where they are at personally in life... Keep up the fantastic work mate..

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Carl, I always try to do my best job possible for the customer, my job is never to judge anyone but to do the most professional job I can, sometimes in life we are faced with problems and challenges and getting hot water and heating on might just be the first steps to getting back on track, thanks for watching as always 👍

@TheDickPuller Жыл бұрын

Fuck humanity mate, make as much money as you can, when you can!!!

@paul_my_plumbs_uk Жыл бұрын

I agree Carl 👍🏿👍🏿 Tom's a 💯💎 geezer

@lewisrattray10 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see a plumber taking pride in their work, tough job and circumstances of the house would put a lot of plumbers off, your a top guy👍👏🏻

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support mate, it was a tough job, it's always sad to see people in a mess but hopefully this will be the first steps into getting back on track

@ryandow3954 Жыл бұрын

Tough job mate, many would have refused to do it I reckon. You did a top job as usual 😊

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always mate, It was a tough job in difficult circumstances, I did my best for the customer which is all you can ever do

@paigedarby4997 10 ай бұрын

Did well there mate. I would not of took the job on myself but fair play to you pal 😊

@paulduff9257 Жыл бұрын

Good job Tom you deserve a medal for doing that. Now that cylinder is out they have a bit more storage 😂

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Good point mate, I'm sure he will find something to put in there, thanks for watching as always Paul 👍

@jameswilson2899 Жыл бұрын

You did really well there Tom, I wouldn't loose any sleep over the missing trvs, good luck to anyone checking and you've put in in the paper work, top job.mate.

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always mate, I will be back to put the missing valves on at some point but there was just no way I could fit them, I always do my best to do everything properly but sometimes it's impossible

@dmheatingplumbing9805 Жыл бұрын

The end of yet another bbc unit. I fitted many around the Lincolnshire area in the 70s and 80s. In fact I believe i may have even fitted that one. By gone days, I remember so fondly.

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Another one gone, there are still a few around still but are becoming a bit more rare, good systems to be honest, I think that's one reason I like filming jobs, it acts as a sort of time capsule, thanks for watching as always 👍

@Chatterisdotbiz Жыл бұрын

Fair play mate, that took a lot to stay positive and do a good job rather than crash it in 👍

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support mate, it was a tough one, I hope that things will get a bit better for him now 👍

@colintownsend5024 Жыл бұрын

Well done Tom a big 👍 for that one. Looks like the customer is now getting help.

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Colin, he is on the right tracks now

@hawkman1833 3 ай бұрын

Baxi Bermuda 😂,we fitted and removed loads of them late 80s early 90s 😅.

@PlumbLikeTom 3 ай бұрын

They were good back in the day, you don't see too many anymore, thanks for watching mate

@normanboyes4983 Жыл бұрын

I can only imagine the true state of that property, a real shame people end up in this sort of mess. Kudos on you for sticking with it and taking this job on.BTW if he cannot find his egg whisk - it’s in the airing cupboard.😉

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

It's always sad to see, hopefully things will get better now, thanks for watching as always Norman

@darrenroberts6376 Жыл бұрын

After that install you definitely need to book a beach holiday 😊

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

That would be nice, I will get there one day, thanks for watching as always mate

@darrenroberts6376 Жыл бұрын

Pleasure. If it’s any consolation, I am off to Tenerife in a few weeks. I’ll have a beer for you on the beach😂

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

@@darrenroberts6376 Cheers mate, enjoy yourself, it's on my bucket list to get abroad one day

@peterdawson5115 Жыл бұрын

Well done Tom, what a challenge that was, but still a tidy install, hat off to you, take care, and keep them coming 👍🚽

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Peter, I was pleased to get this one sorted, the job went well bit they were just tough conditions to work in

@Charles61284 Жыл бұрын

You are the best only you could do it, well done Tom

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always mate, it is greatly appreciated

@dannywilkins887 Жыл бұрын

Good job Tom in difficult circumstances, but you don’t judge, I know a lot of people would refuse to take it on 👍

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Danny, I felt like I needed to get this one sorted for him, hopefully things will get better now

@alangriffiths8401 Жыл бұрын

Wow that looked a nightmare, but as others have already said, fair play for taking it on. So sad to see people living in these conditions. hopefully, social services can assist the person(s) who to me seems to need help or assistance in getting on top of things and coping better.

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Alan, hopefully things are improving for him, at least now he has some hot water and with the right help life should be much better

@ashleymapes3926 Жыл бұрын

Braver man than most tom, well done onthe instal. Hopefuly got plenty of scrap out of it to make it worth the headache.

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate, I got a little bit of scrap, a bit more money to give to the tax man

@Heatking Жыл бұрын

Belting video Tom! I do love those little Mains ❤

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Dan, there not bad boilers, obviously there not the best but every customer has a budget and as long as the customer is happy then so am I

@Plumbingbob Жыл бұрын

Looks like it was a rough job mate but you got there nicely. It just shows what can be fit with what you have to work with when you put your mind to it.

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

I was a rough one mate, thanks for watching as always, the support is greatly appreciated

@brianmayne6513 Жыл бұрын

You are a brave man Tom bet you had nightmares lol. Good job😂

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

I always have nightmares about plumbing, thanks for watching as always Brian 👍

@tonymurff5234 Жыл бұрын

Tom you sure do get the best jobs, That was even hard to watch I’d say not many would look at that job, But it probably wasn’t to bad in the end, Brilliant video as always Mate, 👍👍🤜

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Tony, the job itself went quite well, they were just tough conditions to work, I was pleased to get it done though and more onto something a bit cleaner

@paul_my_plumbs_uk Жыл бұрын

Next time I watch HOARDERS on the box 📺📺👀👀 I'll be thinking of poor Tom and the missing TRV'S🙁🙁😢😢

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Tell me about it mate, I will be back though hopefully to fit them

@chrisholt2474 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, that job looked like a challenge for you, well done on completing it. I’m sure you won’t forget that particular job in a hurry, yep I do agree, definitely plastic on that job. Another great film thank you Tom, have a good rest of the week and as always, take care. 👍👍👍

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Chris, I was thinking of you when I put that plastic in, I don't really like it much to be honest but some jobs it just makes so much sense, I'm pleased you would have used it as well on this one, I will remember this job forever I think

@chrisholt2474 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbLikeTom Thanks for giving me a thought Tom, much appreciated. 🍻👍👍👍

@andyfadian Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work on that job Tom, most people would have walked away from that job. Thanks for taking the time to explain your thought process with with install. Well done sir 👏

@keithbrueton Жыл бұрын

Great job Tom in difficult circumstances.

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching as always Keith, its a tough job sometimes, these jobs stay with you a long time

@andymav3023 Жыл бұрын

Good video mate that house was unreal but not a lot you can do, love those mains great little boiler! 👍

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Andy, I personally think they are the best budget combi on the market right now, the house was a bit of a tip

@bikerjon153 Жыл бұрын

Nice one as always mate

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always mate, it is greatly appreciated 👍

@owsi2297 Жыл бұрын

Great job mate 👍 you did your best👏

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always mate, it is greatly appreciated

@pb9926 Жыл бұрын

Great efforts there Tom, well done 👍 closing in on 5K mate 😎

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always PB, a few more weeks and we will be nearly there I reckon

@thomascoyne157 Жыл бұрын

That look a tuft one Tom ,most plumbers would have said when it’s clean out we come back to do it.but well done 👏🏻👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

@paul_my_plumbs_uk Жыл бұрын

💪💪👍🏿👍🏿 Tom 1 hell of a job there 😑😑😑 i'd like to see you pressing more 💪💪💪👀👀👀

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Press is quite expensive for domestic work, it obviously comes into its own in certain circumstances but I mainly onluy use it on commercial stuff, I have a big job starting which has a lot of loft work on it so might use it there, it means I can work later as no hot works, thanks for watching as always Paul 👍

@Horsecockbadger 7 ай бұрын

Your a class act Tom

@PlumbLikeTom 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support as always John, it is greatly appreciated 👍

@martinwarner1178 10 ай бұрын

Some of the messy houses you have to deal with would drive me nuts. Really good video though, thank you. Peace brother.

@PlumbLikeTom 9 ай бұрын

It was a rough one this, thanks for the support as always mate

@Andrew-hx6lm 11 ай бұрын

Very talented mate. Wish I had your knowledge❤

@PlumbLikeTom 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Andrew 👍

@neilwharton720 Жыл бұрын

I think you needed your bio hazard suit for this job😳💪💪💪

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always mate, it was close to that, hopefully things will change for the better for him now

@tombur4132 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Tom 👍

@FrankieBoy-wn6qt Жыл бұрын

Great video again m8t hope you didn’t swallow any of those flies…….terrible boiler should keep you going back for a few years with replacement parts..😮..top man for doin that job m8t 👍👍👍👍

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always mate, there not a bad budget boiler, the warranty will be out after a year if it's not serviced, hopefully it should last quite well

@Purebeltersteve Жыл бұрын

Great vid mate, well done. Hooefully you can get to other rads, as for me its never the pipework that fails on conversions, its the old valves on the rads that have weeps. But great effort on that job as BBU's are a nightmare, but think about the scrap 😂😂

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

You are right mate, it is normally the valves that fail, the pipework did hold pressure but hopefully in a few weeks I will be able to get in and safely change them, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

@petermcdonagh6669 Жыл бұрын

Wow Tom wipe your feet on your way out. Good budget boiler I fit a lot of these, top video thanks

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Peter, they are not bad for the price, nice and easy to fit as well, thanks for watching 👍

@v8motors. Жыл бұрын

Yikes! I think you did fantastic, no flies on you though plenty flying around those rooms.😷🙂I think Speedfit flow returns hot/cold are ideal especially if going under screed etc,

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always mate, speedfit has it uses, I will always prefer copper I think but for jobs like this plastic is perfect

@SuperWayneyb Жыл бұрын

🤘😎🤘

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always Wayne 👍

@dennisphoenix1 Жыл бұрын

Definitely done your best with that one Tom . Did you take photos of the rooms to show the accessibility of the radiators ? I doubt building regs police will be knocking on your door about missing TRV'S . 😉

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support as always mate, I've got some pictures showing the rooms being inaccessible, hopefully in the next few weeks I can get in a get them fitted, I put on the benchmark book my reasons for not installing them, and made a note on my gas safe form, some jobs you can only ever do your best with circumstances that are in place

@rajumiah7009 2 ай бұрын

Great video Tom, the main combis had a banking plate at the back compared to the taxi 600/800. Just wondering is the stand off bracket for the main all standard? Thanks

@PlumbLikeTom 2 ай бұрын

I'm not sure to be honest mate, I think the baxis probably have a different stand off kit, thanks for watching 👍

@vbm82 8 ай бұрын

I wish you could come sort my Dad’s boiler! He has a back boiler behind a stone fireplace. Yesterday I just found out it hasn’t been serviced the whole time he’s lived there, since 1992!! Nobody will touch it. Someone knocked through the fireplace at some point to access it but they couldn’t do much. Ever come across anything like that? Stone fireplace with a heater like the one is this video. I’m searching for solutions since I found this out, very worrying.

@PlumbLikeTom 7 ай бұрын

It sounds an interesting one, not many newer engineers will have much experience on BBU's as they are getting few and far between now, they can become dangerous as they are open flued, which means if the flue ways become restricted products of combustion can enter the room. I would strongly recommend getting someone in to look at it, if his neighbours have similar setups in their houses you could ask them who they use. I hope everything works out OK with it, any more questions feel free to ask

@michaelherbert2982 4 ай бұрын

Bloody hell....any way did i see 8 track cassettes

@PlumbLikeTom 4 ай бұрын

I relic from the past, I had to google what an 8 track was, thanks for the support as always mate

@julianhawker7672 Жыл бұрын

Why would you ware gloves.... ;-) (Steve Lav!) Deffo a pushfitt job in grim houses mate everytime. I enjoyed the video and the fact I didn't have to do that one! ;-)

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

I should have used his catch phrase on this one, it was no taj mahal, that's for sure, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

@julianhawker7672 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbLikeTom Love it!

@mohammedhussain1980 8 ай бұрын

Hey I have similar job coming up first time converting s plan and working with back just a bit nervous do you think I could contact you pls for some help anything would be appreciated 👍

@harrisonruss99 Жыл бұрын

Nice job that 😖

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching as always mate 👍

@user-ky7ty3ie1x 9 ай бұрын

Hi what model combi you're installing

@PlumbLikeTom 9 ай бұрын

I think this was a main ecotec 28kw combi, it was a while since I did the job though, thanks for watching

@Mr1Grumpy Жыл бұрын

That light bulb 💡💩🤣

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

It was a bit manky, thanks for watching as always mate 👍

@TheDickPuller Жыл бұрын

😂😂yeah, one of these jobs where you wipe your feet coming OUT!!! Well done Tom, you did a great job under the circumstances. Oh, I just did my ACS resit & copper as a Gas Pipe sleeve is a no, no!........latest Skool of thought by the powers that be, copper will corrode in the wall, so PVC Plastic is your best bet. Eh, & not ABS waste pipe either, it’s not suitable?! As always, we live & learn. Or, it’s more the case; you listen to their shite, do your best to adhere to it, until they change their mind.👍👍👍👍👍

@PlumbLikeTom Жыл бұрын

Have they released a technical bulletin on that, as far as I'm aware the sleeve should be in a material capable of carrying gas and should ideally be the same material as the pipe, I was always told plastic sleeves were not allowed and if steel pipe is used a steel sleeve should be used, you could well be right though, I just might be working on old information. Thanks for watching as always mate

@TheDickPuller Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbLikeTom Though Tom, BS6891 says copper is an acceptable sleeve. But I can understand the thinking that it’ll corrode, as copper does against masonry. TB040 does confirm BS6891. Strangely, it doesn’t say ABS, which I & many others use. I guess I’ll need to buy some PVC pipe.