Steam Boiler Pipe Repair

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3 жыл бұрын

Boiler Pipe Repair was a must for this job. The new homeowners purchased this home unaware that the previous homeowner and his friends took a crack at installing a steam boiler. Needless to say, they failed miserably.
I was a little shocked that the home inspector didn't pick up on the steam boiler pipe repair that was done, but then again I don't think home inspectors are trained in proper steam boiler installation. This is my follow-up to a video I posted a few weeks ago titled "Bad Plumbing". bit.ly/3jdrDD1
I cleaned up some p.e.x. tubing that was installed in this same home, and in this video I correct all the screwed up mistakes by the previous homeowner and make a proper Steam Boiler Pipe Repair so the new homeowner can enjoy a noise-free, quiet steam heating system.
Regards & Happy Plumbing
Bob
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@briandjordjevic9969 3 жыл бұрын

I like your style 😎

@nickperdo6699 3 жыл бұрын

Bob, you're the man. On my second year as a licensed plumber, hoping to be half as good as you before i retire🤣

@medicalnegligence 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice work. I’m realizing that the “master” plumber who installed my steam boiler made so many mistakes. Low height copper pipe header, never skimmed boiler, short cycling, DOA pressuretrol, clogged pigtail, leaking backflow preventer, and leaking main air vents to name a few issues right out of the box after install. I’ve since educated myself steam systems and mitigated all these issues. Your videos are extremely helpful.

@stevenstadterman9725 Жыл бұрын

GR8T JOB..WAS WORKIN ON A 1.28 MILLION BURHAM TODAY-COMPLETE MESS, HAD A GAS LEAK FR WATER DRIPPING ON 1 1/4" -THIS BABY HAS 2 GAS CIRCUITS-THE OTHER CIRCUIT HAD WATER LEAK FR HARTFORD LEAK ON 1 1/4" REGULATOR...VERY LITTLE GAS FLOW !!..SPENT 4 HRS GETTING ONE SIDE OPERATIONAL WHEEEEEW !!!

@robertbernardo2030 2 жыл бұрын

I see this More and more we are from the Lost Art of Plumbing School, its a pleasure to see a Master Plumber with TOOLS IN HAND, OUR WORLD, ART WORK.

@paulklink3071 Жыл бұрын

Love your style that is the old school way and the best way

@tmactheplumber4966 Жыл бұрын

I was taught to make two cuts then cape. I've never seen one cut, pretty impressive. It's difficult to even find a set of capeing tools today.

@StoneysWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Bob,

@Trainman0401 3 жыл бұрын

My dad taught me the same approach to remove an old pipe without using a hammer.

@treke08 3 жыл бұрын

I like seeing the collar on the union going in the right direction. This separates the pros from the non-pros.

@nelsonechevarria7009 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Mr.Sessa.I use lenox saw blades and for the threads I use a three inch lenox saw blade.I also use a vise grip once I knock the threaded piece that remains in the fitting loose so as not to accidentally drop the threaded pipe piece.I agree with you 110% regarding cracking cast iron fittings (black pipe) to remove the fittings because cracking cast iron fittings rather than cutting the fittings out often does more harm than good and is also more difficult to do.Thank you for the video and God bless you and yours Mr.Sessa.

@elioselectric468 3 жыл бұрын

Like you said its amazing what people will actually pay for and accept as a finished job.

@Taino871 Жыл бұрын

16” off the top! Awesome!

@tonym6920 3 жыл бұрын

What a nightmare, you really know your stuff Bob, great job! 👍👍

@dell177 3 жыл бұрын

Your work shows you understand steam and work to make sure the customer gets a boiler that will work as it should. I second your recomendation of Dan's book, he foes a great of explaining hoe steam works.

@acrservicesmathewr7565 2 жыл бұрын

I like that idea. I leave about a 1/4 inch stub when i cut the pipe. That way you can bang it in without risking denting the threads. Nice work

@williamdyckman9704 3 жыл бұрын

Bob, nice neat work you have done !!

@louietheplumber3609 3 жыл бұрын

Very professional Bob

@zeroheat5787 3 жыл бұрын

Learned the trade from men of your caliber. Caping with precision like a surgeon. It’s becoming a list art. Nice slice on that merchant coupling. Earned a sub. Sad I haven’t found your channel sooner. Have a prosperous 21.

@macmorgan6685 3 жыл бұрын

I recently used the same process on a motorcycle fork slider but used a hand-held hacksaw blade instead of sawsall. Worked in the oil industry years ago and saw a lot problem with steam boilers. Smoke pipe routing looks a bit suspect. Good photos,