Ever needed to move a toilet from one side of the room to another? In this bathroom remodel we are moving the toilet and all the plumbing. Phil gives tips and hints of ways to help you with the makeover. I know audio is bad but you can find the transcript at: https://straightarrowrepair.com/how-to-move-and-replumb-a-toilet-pt-1/ ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Intro00:12 … Read more
The home repair and construction trades are blowing up cost wise. Phil explains what some jobs cost to do versus the profit. Don’t be mad at the repair person, unless they own the company the money is going into the boss’s pocket. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Intro00:12 The mini-splits using flare fittings is probably why you’re seeing expensive … Read more
Ok Drew. I don’t think he heard us. Go ahead and flush it, Drew. That is us flushing the other toilet in the house. And the air’s coming up here. So that means we have a vent that is not working. Now we’re on the hunt for a vent that is blocked. All right. Just … Read more
Phil explains what’s happening when you flush one toilet and another bubbles. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Intro00:12 Flushing the other toilet in the house00:35 Have a vent that’s not working ???? Subscribe, ????, it helps a lot!!➤❓/ ????: ask@straightarrowrepair.com➤ Follow https://straightarrowrepair.com/pipf ➤➤I get a little for the channel-no charge for you if you use the links:➤➤Shop Amazon https://amzn.to/3CxD1T4➤➤Tool … Read more
Phil shows you the easiest way to remove a toilet and avoid spilling water. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Intro00:12 Remodeling the bathroom, floor and closet00:35 First thing is to setup outside00:45 Part he missed when estimating01:00 Where he was losing all the time01:25 First thing is to take the door off01:40 Taking out the toilet02:00 Shut the water … Read more
I’ve not seen that one before. This is a water heater element 24. This is 220 3500 watt should be U-shaped? And it burned in two. It’s got a lot of build up on it. And this the part that burnt off is down inside the water heater tank. So I have not seen it. … Read more
When you live long enough, you see all kinds of things. This is the first time we have seen a water heater element break like this. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Intro00:22 Broken electric water heater element00:58 What it should look like01:16 Follow us 🙏 Subscribe, 👍, it helps a lot!!➤❓/ 💬: ask@straightarrowrepair.com➤ Follow https://straightarrowrepair.com/pipf Transcript:I’ve not seen that … Read more
Updated 1-30-23 Quick tips and tricks: Wet/dry PVC glue. Hey, guys. This is a chemical we use a lot for PVC. It’s called rain or shine because you can put it in wet situation and you can put it on. It’s it’s done in blue. So, you know that blue have been used, but like … Read more
Updated 2-18-23 When doing sewer lines you want to watch how steeply the live drops, and Phil explains why.
Updated 2-18-23 Phil walks you through removing a tub and tub surround. The tub surround is usually just glued up there, easy to pull down once you have the trim off. Please be careful, the trim will cut you. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Intro00:11 Why we need to replace the tub00:30 Expect to find that the floor under … Read more
Updated 2-18-23 Here’s a plumber’s trick that will fix most clogged toilets. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Intro00:12 Liquid fire00:42 Make SURE to read instructions01:05 Generally costs about $1001:15 About a quarter for a toilet02:07 Follow us 🙏 Subscribe, 👍, it helps a lot!!➤❓/ 💬: ask@straightarrowrepair.com➤ Follow https://straightarrowrepair.com/pipf ➤➤I get a little for the channel-no charge for you if … Read more
Updated 2-18-23 Phil explains how to add a drain to plumbing. 🙏 Subscribe, 👍, it helps a lot!!➤❓/ 💬: ask@straightarrowrepair.com➤ Follow https://straightarrowrepair.com/pipf ➤➤I get a little for the channel-no charge for you if you use the links:➤➤Shop Amazon https://amzn.to/3CxD1T4➤➤Tool lists & recommended products🧰 https://straightarrowrepair.com/0lvf
Updated 2-11-23 Phil shows you how to connect Pex to CTS pipe, what crimp rings you need. 🙏 Subscribe, 👍, it helps a lot!!➤❓/ 💬: ask@straightarrowrepair.com➤ Follow https://straightarrowrepair.com/pipf ➤➤I get a little for the channel-no charge for you if you use the links:➤➤Shop Amazon https://amzn.to/3CxD1T4➤➤Tool lists & recommended products🧰 https://straightarrowrepair.com/0lvf
Updatded 1-29-23 Pipe wrenches you can use. Okay. One of the things that I carry a lot of different types, and this is not even all of them. These are different size and different style, pipe wrenches. These are very rugged. You adjust them up and down this way. You’ll have to keep checking to … Read more
Updated 1-29-23 You can use a cheap sprayer, and soapy water to find leaks. There’s something that we use a lot, both for air conditioning or any kind of propane or natural gas, checking for leaks. These little sprayers This one’s pretty small. We put a little bit of dishwashing liquid in just a little … Read more
