Underground Steam Pipe? More commonly referred to as steam return pipes that are found in all homes with steam heating systems. In most cases, they're made of black steel pipe and when buried underground eventually leak.
I got the call from a long-time customer who was renovating a walk-in apartment in her home which was unoccupied for years. As her handyman was prepping the walls for paint, he discovered excessive dampness at the front right living room wall.
Thinking it was moisture leaching in from the exterior brick, he probed further and discovered steam percolating up from the ground. That's when she called me to investigate further. Sure enough, it turned out to be an underground steam pipe (return pipe) that was rotted and leaking.
Check out the process of abandoning the leaking return pipe and installing a new copper return pipe from the front wall back and into the boiler room. A very common repair for the homes in my service area of Brooklyn, N.Y. Enjoy!
Happy Plumbing,
Bob.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Milwaukee Tools Used on this Job:
Milwaukee 2719-20 M18 FUEL Hackzall (Bare Tool), Red, Black,
amzn.to/3ppzpgV
Milwaukee 2626-20 M18 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless 18,000 OPM Orbiting Multi-Tool with Woodcutting Blades and Sanding Pad with Sheets Included (Battery Not Included, Power Tool Only)
amzn.to/3f0EV4A
Milwaukee Electric Tools MLW2504-20 M12 Fuel 1/2" Hammer Drill (Bare)
amzn.to/3kxJkgH
Blades:
Imperial Blades IBOAT360-2 One Fit 1-3/8" Carbide Extreme Storm Titanium Metal Blade, 2PC, Multi
amzn.to/3pnre4u
Lenox Tools Metal Cutting Reciprocating Saw Blade with Power Blast Technology, Bi-Metal, 6-inch, 24 TPI, 5/PK (20568624R)
amzn.to/32Ms411
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sealing Compounds:
Block(TM) - Screw Cap With Brush
amzn.to/3nnKrRH
2 Pack- Milrose 70885 Blue Monster 1/2" x 1429' Blue Teflon Tape
amzn.to/3eYCm33
________________________________________________________________________________________________
My Amazon Storefront:
www.amazon.com/shop/bobsplumb...
Disclaimer:
My Videos are provided for informational purposes only. All material provided within this website is for informational, educational, & entertainment purposes only. Some of these projects, materials, and techniques may not be appropriate for all ages or skill levels. The plumbing instruction used here is used to simply breakdown jobs into their simplest steps. Please use a clear mind and use all safety precautions following the tutorials provided by this site.
I do not make any claims of the safety of the projects, techniques, or resources listed on this site and will not take responsibility for what you do with the information provided by this site.
Viewers must be aware by doing projects on their homes they are doing it at their own risk and Bobs Plumbing Videos cannot be held liable if they cause any damage to their homes.
With different codes around the world and constantly changing standards, regulations, and rules, it is the sole responsibility of the viewer to educate themselves on their local requirements before undertaking any sort of project. That being said Bob's Plumbing Videos cannot claim liability with all applicable laws, rules, codes, and regulations for a project. Be safe, have fun with your plumbing repairs, and ALWAYS stay informed with your local building code.
*NOTE: This description above contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at NO COST TO YOU. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!