Plumbing Problems..The Radiator Mystery You Won't Believe! Nightmare First Day Back

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6 ай бұрын

Plumbing Problems!! Just another day in the life of a plumber! First Day back and we had a nightmare and i wasn't just the plumbing problems that was a problem on this day! We are going to re pipe a radiator as its never heated up correctly leaving the customer cold and frustrated. All the basic radiator and plumbing checks have been done prior to attending this job and it was agreed with the customer to re pipe this 1800 x 600 double radiator feeds from 10mm to 15mm pipework.
The Job was going quite well then we had our first problem which didn't involve plumbing which started when the customer asked us to move the van. After overcoming that fault we started to refill the system and test, that is when the biggest problem occurred which didn't was plumbing related.
THIS ONE caught us out a bit but i would love to know your opinions, would you have done the same or got to the fault quicker?
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@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Anyone had a worse day back? Not the best start....Let me know in the comments as always thank you for your support, 5K giveaway details in THIS video...good luck

@charliewillis8527 6 ай бұрын

I remember years ok on B G I replaced a boiler the old boiler had a pump over run I I made a note of the wires from the old boiler I was all finished when the electrician arrived so I left him to it next minute I heard bang he blow the board up then he locked his keys in the van I felt sorry for him had a right bad day

@kierendorrington7699 6 ай бұрын

Had a similar issue before on a cylinder return in 15mm barrier pipe. Top tip if you run a magnet on the outside of the pipe you should find the blockage as the magnet will stick to to pipe

@martinhowes3578 6 ай бұрын

Happy new year and thanks for more great content

@mohammedlatif7790 6 ай бұрын

Just found your channel so glad I did, just starting my apprenticeship and very informative videos you have keep up the good work 🎉

@simonradford9425 6 ай бұрын

Great content. I have definitely learnt something new here. Keep up the good work.

@ashleymapes3926 6 ай бұрын

Great investigative work luke what a ball ache. Always a great feeling finding the fault and getting it sorted.

@briancampbell3959 6 ай бұрын

Another great vidoe, thanks. Always good to watch.

@fattoamanowoodwork3638 6 ай бұрын

Nice one mate! That was really useful! Thank you

@lucylewis7175 6 ай бұрын

Love watching these as it shows me the difference between onsite plumbing which I do and house hold plumbing

@zimmerred 5 ай бұрын

Well done for sorting that out 👍

@riggs 6 ай бұрын

Another top video, watching you diagnose problems like this makes your content interesting. Filming and trying to get the job done takes some doing, well done.

@reembronx 6 ай бұрын

Quality job pal. Hoping to see loads more from you in 2024. All the best.

@user-di6bd2pj5r 6 ай бұрын

Great video mate! Plenty of patience and problem solving!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍

@user-cp6uk4ox6i 6 ай бұрын

Another great video. Love the way you problem solve and share the issues that you encounter.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 🙌👍

@dennisbarnett4136 6 ай бұрын

Great content , good to watch someone with as much knowledge as you

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍

@ashthecuz4679 6 ай бұрын

Great little vid, showing different types of issues we can all come across

@bluebulldog_uk 5 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@Tegfryn1 6 ай бұрын

Perfect demonstration of a topical job that can run you round a bit but yo fixed the problem and had ya van fixed while earning you could have been sat waiting and waiting. Love your videos you show it all top man and the fire extinguisher is a must you’ve made me get one and have it at hand 👍

@markcleminson4107 6 ай бұрын

Another great video - love your composure when things don’t go your way plan. Well done for sticking at it and overcoming all the problems you faced. Including the flat battery

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@andrewhoughton2617 6 ай бұрын

Great to see I’m not the only plumber who faces challenges like this. Great content

@asingh3245 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos, the tips and tricks are really helpful and they do come with experience. Keep up the good work your videos are an inspiration to other plumbers to keep going and getting the job done. I did notice you’ve started keeping a fire extinguisher handy since your last disaster, I guess every plumber should have them handy while working. All the best to you mate keep posting great stuff!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate love the support 🙌👍

@tonybrown4298 6 ай бұрын

Great content from boilers maintenance to ever day plumbing issues.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@delboysauchie 6 ай бұрын

I really enjoy watching vids that look into the mysteries of other peoples old work :)

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@deangunn9088 6 ай бұрын

Another great video. Well done on finding that.

@christipler5067 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate the honesty of your videos, I learn something from every one, keep them coming.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@DiddyJaffa 6 ай бұрын

What a job! I agree would not of expected the blockage to be that far back. Well done for staying with it great result bad, luck with the van battery 👍

@Smiley-vp2pn 6 ай бұрын

Job well done 👍 thanks for sharing. Really enjoying your videos. Have a great year✌️

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍

@RyanT9288 6 ай бұрын

Another great video mate. I've picked up plenty of knowledge and great tips from yourself over the last few weeks. Cheers 👍🏻

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Great stuff glad the videos am helping mate 👍

@iancampbell582 5 ай бұрын

Excellent outcome.Well done mate

@shaunmcc9861 6 ай бұрын

Nice tidy work Luke and well done for sorting the problem...Happy New year

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@connerhuetson3581 6 ай бұрын

Another Very educational Video, for someone like me doing the gas and heating apprenticeship. Keep it the great vids.

@garranstvall1442 5 ай бұрын

Cracking job!! Have a very similar problem is my own home. Also on 10mm 🤦🏾‍♂️ thanks for the upload 👍🏾

@BenFinch-xn5hx 6 ай бұрын

Great video love watching how other plumbing companies solve things

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@wilbylee33 6 ай бұрын

Love your style of video pal, helping lads in the industry, brake down what involved in day 2 day plumbing, keep up the good work, congrats on 5/6k subs

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate the support 👍👍

@garyrenton4930 6 ай бұрын

Just come across your videos and good seeing other struggle but find away to overcome. Had become a bit disillusioned with the trade following the now ex apprentices incompetence. Keep it up and look forward to more videos. Always learning

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate the support 👍

@user-jo6mm1gf9y 6 ай бұрын

Been a subscriber for around one month. Love the way you problem solve and are very down to earth. Wish we had a company like yours where I live. Keep going with the great content

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate the support 👍

@MrChirish1 5 ай бұрын

Great bit of work there mate! That looked like hard work!!! But great job getting it sorted!

@bluebulldog_uk 5 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 🙌👍

@wayneturner4047 6 ай бұрын

Really enjoying your video's,just started out on my own and recently started watching your Plumbing x Heating video's big help,Thanks a Lot👌👏👏

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Great stuff mate glad the videos are helping 👍

@carlin8734 6 ай бұрын

Well done Luke, yet another great video. Top drawer.

@michaelbeckett3393 6 ай бұрын

Great to see issues on the job and how you manage to overcome these. Keep the videos coming 👍

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@russellbaldry5095 6 ай бұрын

Have been in these situations so many times. This actually done me a favour as i have two separate properties both with one rad that doesn’t work. Both were builder installs not done by a plumber! Have a feeling its blocked ball o fix valves fitted somewhere on the pipes! Well done for sorting it!👊🏼👍🏼

@working.hard-23 6 ай бұрын

Well done finding that blockage mate,great to see how you found it and that pump trick with filling loop enjoying the content.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍

@stuartclarke8010 6 ай бұрын

What a day! Well done for succeeding after a few setbacks!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍

@jonathanswann5852 6 ай бұрын

New subscriber. Love the plumbing content. Real life situations, and its great to see your experience shine through when problem solving. Well done 👍

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate the support 👍

@simonorchard6017 6 ай бұрын

Great video luke, I have the same problem with two of my radiators in my house so your video has given me some ideas on how to fix it.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Great stuff mate hope it works 👍

@user-br1gp9uj1i 6 ай бұрын

Man you absolutely smashed that, had something very similar only it took me two days to find the bloody culprit. Excellent job brother

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 🙌👍

@richardranson9449 6 ай бұрын

Great job mate that's what I love about you. You get it sorted out. And no covering up. The van you need it for work I would have done the same. Cheers mate

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, it think showing it as it is is more helpful than showing how good it is 🙌👍

@johnsmart4692 6 ай бұрын

Your efforts paid off , well done. Am sure the customer was buzzing

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yeah they was well happy with a warm living room 👍

@JamesBarrattMusic 6 ай бұрын

Really enjoying your vids, very helpful as a trainee plumber!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Glad it’s helping mate 👍

@StonesPlumbingandGas 6 ай бұрын

Great video as always. Thanks for the entertaining and informative content, it’s always good to pick up some tips from another plumber/gas engineer. 👍

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@martinkiely3147 6 ай бұрын

Great video Luke 👍great tip on about putting another bit of pipe in clip to keep other pipe out enough to solder 👏can’t believe the way the pipe was just run inside the window cil and up inside of the wall to top radiator surely it would of made more sense to do it the way you ran it up the wall to upstairs radiator.bad luck with the van battery ain’t cheap when they go are they.looking forward to the next video 👍

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

I couldn’t understand the pipe either, they really didn’t want anything on show and went to a bit of difficulty running that 10mm the way they did!

@mrblobby754 6 ай бұрын

Great video so thank you. Really interesting mystery!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@phowied 6 ай бұрын

Years back we had that non-barrier pipe feeding radiators in an extension done by previous owners. Turned the rads into sludge buckets by letting oxygen into the system.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Yes mate that stuff will, horrible…2 estates by me riddled with problems and all have that pipe in it

@robertpeters8531 6 ай бұрын

Hi this is one of the best videos I’ve seen on here. Absolutely brilliant to finally get to the bottom of it. You know the feeling you get when you’ve finally solved it nothing like it and you now have a customer for life. Had anyone else looked at it before you did? That pipe was well blocked make no mistake about it well done mate.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate really appreciate the support, they hadn’t mate I was first to look at it and yeah that pipe was really bad, I took it home and it was like that most of the way

@paulstanyer8604 6 ай бұрын

Remember going to that job with you to try sort out flow. You said then it was a blockage near to boiler and proved right. Follow your instinct great video Luke well done

@paulmartin6946 6 ай бұрын

I love this video, so informative thanks

@johnmcnamara4846 6 ай бұрын

An hard day's work. Your perseverance, knowledge and skill won the day. Excellent video

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@nickyscott383 6 ай бұрын

You have had some challenging jobs lately! 💯 Great work buddy! 👊👏

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@74lambchop 6 ай бұрын

A patient genius, great job.🎉

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👊👍

@gamorr_665 6 ай бұрын

Top video mate can't beat your content - I changed my first Logic sump last weekend and knew exactly what to do thanks to your vids!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Legend mate really glad it’s helped you, main reason I do what I do on KZfaq 🙌👍

@5084204 6 ай бұрын

Nice, neat job and excellent investigation. Great to see your little fire extinguisher!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate…he’s my best friend now goes everywhere with me 😅

@swarf52 6 ай бұрын

You must have the patience of a saint, many would have just walked away from that….well done

@mcfcmanc 6 ай бұрын

You have the patience of a saint mate! I’d have given up. Learnt a lot from this so thanks

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

I was swearing and cursing at some points but got there in the end 😂👍 thanks for the support mate

@timhoward7037 6 ай бұрын

I'm a sparks but I also had a flat battery on first day back in middle of nowhere in mid-Wales. Luckily some neighbours (2 miles away!) had jump leads. Well done for persevering on that job, many people would have walked away long before you found the problem.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Serves us right for having time off don’t it 😂😂 thanks mate 🙌👍

@Chatterisdotbiz 6 ай бұрын

Great video, who would have thought the issue was so far back from the rad.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

I know, caught me out 😅

@brapp40 6 ай бұрын

Hello, found your channel recently, great content. I'm learning loads. Subscribed🎉

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@andrewrushton7648 6 ай бұрын

Another good video, got to love these jobs that catch you you out and add time on your day.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I was on course for a 4pm finish…love plumbing sometimes 😅😅

@user-qw7oj6yx2z 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Luke, always cheers me up when your day is as bad as mines been. Cheers Tony

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Glad I’ve cheered you up mate 😂👍👍

@tonyphillips4858 6 ай бұрын

Another great video, I admire your determination to find the fault. Well done

@tomsanders8714 6 ай бұрын

It's not just the pipework, which is the fun bit, it's all the access and making good again afterwards. And what a mess under the floors 😱. Great job getting to the bottom of it!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Very true, pipework is the easy bit most of the time 😅

@richardlane5417 6 ай бұрын

Eventful day out. The re-pipe to the lounge rad looks so much better. God work for solving that. I'm not even in a trade and loving these videos!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Great stuff glad your enjoying them mate 👍

@user-pr4wv6cj2q 6 ай бұрын

Great video as also showing where you have problems is always a great help

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support mate glad you enjoyed the video 🙌

@user-pr4wv6cj2q 6 ай бұрын

@bluebulldog_uk only been out of college 3 years , it helps to see experts like yourself have issues sometimes

@christophergarrett8455 6 ай бұрын

Your a genius,well done,it didn’t catch you out ,you started with the obvious and worked back,that rad needed repiping as the quality of previous work was shocking

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, got there in the end on this one 👍

@markburton669 6 ай бұрын

Well done Luke for persevering! As you say we are problem solvers and you know you've inherited something that can go sideways fast when the customer says 'its never worked properly!' 😂 Microbore is horrendous for flow restrictions and ive had it on manifolds with 10, 8 and even 6mm to a hallway radiator that was blocked solid!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate …I hate microbore pipework, only ever used it when no other options, 2 estates by me have loads of blockages and problems over the years

@therealppk4652 6 ай бұрын

Hope the vans all ok, and keep up the good work

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate; Van been sound 👍

@Handymandavid 6 ай бұрын

Hi, another great video. Thanks . I would replace the compression fittings as well because I don't want to be called back for a leak.

@waynegazard5038 6 ай бұрын

As a very old retired gas fitter micro bore bits of plastic usually indicated a expansion tank pumping or sucking in air till it ground to a stop, then boiler replaced/system pressured no chemical clean

@tebbo8324 6 ай бұрын

Well done for your perseverance which paid off in good time. I hope your customer appreciated the 'lengths' you went to.. I had a similar problem with my car, stood for two weeks during that cold snap in November, down to 8.5v. Now using my bike's 'oximiser' to keep topped up. Maybe worth considering for next winter. Apparently it's recommended for AGM batteries during cold and laid up periods. Keep the vids coming, they're best in class.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate really appreciated…customer was over the moon, nice warm living room now…next year Il take van for a run a few times I think just got used to using wife’s car all Christmas…lesson learned 😅👍

@456Brian 6 ай бұрын

top top work i hope you got paid well a lot of problems on that job

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, long time customer so charged day rate even thou I was there till one 6pm 😂 👍

@gazblock709 6 ай бұрын

Another good video. Glad you sorted it out.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@GRAB_BAG 6 ай бұрын

Great videos, well done sorting that out

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

🙌👍

@CalPlumbs-nc3qj 6 ай бұрын

Great fault finding to narrow it down Luke! My heart sinks everytime I walk into a job and I see 8mm or 10mm copper on the heating system! Top vid as always! Good luck to everyone for the giveaway!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍

@jamesgyngell177 6 ай бұрын

Great video as always. Awaiting the draw for the boots as they look so comfortable and durable. 🤞🤞

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Best of luck mate 🙌👍

@cjsutcliffe 6 ай бұрын

Love the warts and all that you put into your videos. When things don't go to plan is you earn your money! Keep up the good work!

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍

@derekpenfold389 6 ай бұрын

New subscriber to your channel. I really enjoy your problem solving. Keep it up.

@michaelsharpin3369 6 ай бұрын

I'm just a diy'er and i do small plumbing jobs i enjoyed this video and how you solved the problem. keep them coming.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate…will do! 👊

@sken1232 6 ай бұрын

great vid mate thanks for the tips!!

@nigelmiddleton2727 6 ай бұрын

Great work in tracing that blockage, keep up the excellent content 👏 👍

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍

@danieljgwallace195 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips and pipe bending

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@TheTimBullimore 6 ай бұрын

Good video, Luke. Very informative.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@Applumbing74 6 ай бұрын

Well done mate what would have caused that on the barrier pipe haven't seen that before would definitely have caught me out new to plumbing your videos are a great help to me keep it up mate 👍

@Brian77766 6 ай бұрын

Unbelievable find there with the ball valve jammed in the pipe! Love the foot pump trick, will keep that one for myself. Great work on the new pipes to that, rad look really smart 👍🏻

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, foot pump is really good for blockages, easy to set up as well 👍

@tommyblackman7119 6 ай бұрын

Great video again, real life plumbing Was hoping you find that the flow and return had been connected together further down the line and that causing rad not to work.. blockages a nightmare .. well done for sorting it

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, as I got boards up further back I was expecting something saft like that but just goes to show never know what lies beneath 👍

@simonelson7043 6 ай бұрын

Not the best day Luke but hat off to you for not only finding that blockage but not losing the plot with the van too in the middle of it. Another informative video mate. Congrats on getting through your first day.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Got there in the end 😂🙌

@tirvplumbing 6 ай бұрын

Tricky one that. Well done for persevering and getting it sorted. Feel your pain with the van. My car needs some work, not what you want after xmas.

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍 not ideal with the van, gaffa been to the vets as well…cost over £1000 😩😩 happy new year to me 😂😂

@tirvplumbing 6 ай бұрын

@@bluebulldog_uk not good hope the gaffas ok

@NindyBahia 6 ай бұрын

Hercule Poirot ain’t got nothing on you - top job and great handy tips - hopefully all the bad luck is out of the way with the Van and its smooth sailing from now on in the New Year 👍🏾

@bluebulldog_uk 6 ай бұрын

Love that 👍 thanks mate 🙌