How to run central heating pipes Videos

• 1. HOW TO CHASE PIPES INTO A WALL - Plumbing Tips
• 2. How to install central heating. Part 4. Proper works starts.
• 3. Moving a copper plumbing pipe
• 4. How to install central heating. Upstairs preparation. Part 6.
• 5. How to Balance Heating System Radiators - Plumbing Tips
• 6. HOW TO INSTALL A COLUMN RADIATOR - Plumbing Tips
• 7. Screwfix - Flomasta Magnetic Central Heating Filter
• 8. How to Fix One Radiator Not Working - Plumbing Tips

HOW TO CHASE PIPES INTO A WALL - Plumbing Tips

User Comments

Aman A commented on 07 Dec 2015

wouldn't it be better to hang and position the radiator before soldering the vertical sections which go into the valves? How can you be sure that your short vertical pipes will go exactly into the radiator valves?

Aman A commented on 07 Dec 2015

+plumberparts ;-)

plumberparts commented on 07 Dec 2015

+Aman A Because I'm a legendary plumber.....and I'm lucky! PP!

Plumbers In Your Area commented on 10 Sep 2015

Very Cool

plumberparts commented on 10 Sep 2015

+Plumbers In Your Area Cheers dude!

antthebear commented on 27 Mar 2015

Is that a rothenberger access chair ? Haha

plumberparts commented on 10 Apr 2015

+antthebear If only, couldnt afford it! :)

Richard Hawcutt commented on 28 Jan 2015

I just bought a Worcester 38cdi and I'm fitting it to my bungalow. Massive open loft and I'm laying all the radiator pipework down myself. Your videos have been very helpful mate :) ... (was all storage radiators, so its an easy, brand new fit)

plumberparts commented on 29 Jan 2015

Glad to help!

Stuart Evans commented on 25 Jan 2015

I love the videos to, but I thought that the Water Regs didn't allow pipework on external walls? Thoughts anyone? Keep up the good work!

plumberparts commented on 27 Jan 2015

Hmmm might be if it's single skin perhaps. Otherwise I've seen it in nearly every property I've worked in! Regards, PP!

kuli557 commented on 09 Dec 2014

Geeza as always top vid would have looked amazing if pipes came out of the wall instead of the floor. Can you do a vid on under floor heating does and don't. 

plumberparts commented on 09 Dec 2014

+kuli557 I will!

Scheut commented on 01 Dec 2014

My friend, you are a good teacher.

plumberparts commented on 08 Dec 2014

+Scheut Cheers!

How to install central heating. Part 4. Proper works starts.

User Comments

SeanBZA commented on 11 May 2013

If you shut off the water at the meter then take the top of the stopcock off you will find the washer in there has swollen, and needs replacement. Simple to do, and common on the old rubber washers, you just need a new washer or the whole jumper assembly. Washer 20p and the whole jumper is around 2 pounds ( brass.........). Should not need reseating, as it is always open, but check the seat for ridges anyway.

John Z commented on 18 Nov 2014

Hi, can you tell me why that plastic sheet is under the floor? is this an old house and the sheet keeps the damp from coming under the sub floor? Thanks John

TelevisionMagForum commented on 11 May 2013

Many thanks as usual. I am a bit surprised though as the stop cock was new a couple of years ago. Nothing lasts these days........

Moving a copper plumbing pipe

User Comments

Maarten Zuidland commented on 17 May 2010

@Mrcaffinebean Over here (Netherlands) we use copper tubing in pvc pipes, isn't that the same as you use over there? The PVC gives the copper some space to expand because of the heat... This might also be a local thing, as we put our plumbing inside our stone walls. By the way, the configuration in your laudry room, does that flow correctly? I actually though it would violate a couple of flow laws, giving the left flow more pressure then the right flow. But, then again, I'm not a plumber....

Cozzmos commented on 17 May 2010

The way your floor joist was notched to accomodate the hot water line greatly compromises the strength of the joist in comparison to having a hole bored through the center of it. It wouldn't really much matter when the wall you took out was in place, as the load would transfer to it... But now that it is gone, I would reinforce the notched area before putting up your ceiling. You may know more about it than I do and already considered this, but I thought I'd write just in case you hadn't..

Maurizio Malavolta commented on 21 Oct 2012

@Matthias Wandel: you were really lucky to have your water pipes all exposed and made of copper! Here in my house (1980 one) all the water implant is made of iron pipes, all connected together with threaded ends! Was huge pain in the ass for my father to install them, also all these pipes are now under floor tiles and cemented into the walls... i don't want to think if they start to burst...

Robert Hunt commented on 22 May 2010

Lead solder hasn't been used in plumbing for about 30 years now, it's not the same stuff used for soldering electronics. Nearly all copper pipes are soldered so I don't know why people think it's an odd thing to be doing, all the pipework in your house probably is soldered.

Danagain commented on 23 May 2010

Plastic is used in many localities for supply and drain. YOU should have been wearing safety glasses when you used the jig saw overhead and whenever you sweat copper overhead. You must be a bachelor or divorced. No woman I know would stand for those filthy sinks!

Florin Neacsu commented on 21 Dec 2012

@zaprodk: Here in US is illegal too. You should have a permit and a licensed plumber do it. After that an inspection. A lot of pain in the butt. That's why some just do it themselves if they know how to. Who knows what you're doing in your own house anyway?

razgrizinferno commented on 16 May 2010

@myaos unfortunately those plastic pipes get really brittle with age... I accidentally hit one under my house with my elbow, and it shattered, and water went everywhere. It was such a fucking mess, lol. Thank god it was cold water.

zaprodk commented on 04 Feb 2012

Wow you really got lucky with the length on the pipe :-) - Are you really allowed to do this work yourself ? In Denmark where I live, it's forbidden to do plumbing stuff yourself, and are obligated to get an professional do it....

Shungmanitu Thanka commented on 17 May 2010

@MaartenZuidland We do this because of the heat, but also because of the corrosive effect of materials on copper (concrete for example). Myaos and Mrcaffinebean were talking about PVC pressure pipes, which replace copper pipes.

Lexi Conby commented on 26 Nov 2011

using fingers to apply flux to pipe ends is a no-no...not only because of personal safety but also because of contaminating the flux with impurities from your finger. a flux brush only costs 10cents. really not that expensive

Isaac Alfaro commented on 17 May 2010

I suggest you to make a "shop made" drum sander, so I can see yours before I make mine. great job man, I am a wood technology engineer as well as cabinet maker so I really enjoy youe videos. great job!

ArchSmith commented on 16 May 2010

@cavedude80 Yeah, same. I can't believe I just watched some guy replace a pipe in his basement for 7 minutes of my life that I'll never get back...and still it feels like time well spent.

petitesalade commented on 16 May 2010

Matthias' videos are so entertaining and he's such a non-pretentious person that even reading the comments is a pleasure. Thank you for this space of kindness and sharing on Youtube.

Waterdust commented on 17 May 2010

Any lead in water = bad thing.. wouldn't pvc be more ideal for this? (I've no skill in plumbing but that's just my thoughts). I sure hope what you used didn't have any lead.

Doomside commented on 16 May 2010

You do a really diverse channel and are able make even relatively mundane things - like this - fun to watch, and that's pretty impressive. Keep up the good work :)

James Gordon commented on 17 May 2010

I'm not sure why, but I really liked this video. Also, isn't flux poisonous/carcinogenic? I'm not sure applying it with your finger is really such a good idea...

Matthias Wandel commented on 25 May 2010

Why the heck would I want to change to plastic? Who knows what that is made of, BPA maybe? People use plastic not because it's better but because it's cheaper.

ArchSmith commented on 16 May 2010

@Serostern yup, but we could be watching the HGTV channel though. And I think there is a DIY channel too. Matthiaswandel, please get a show on either channel!

marxismisforfools commented on 20 Jul 2013

And they'll have to be changed out in 20 years due to them having pin leaks and splitting,I have changed out so many houses to date,cha ching,thank you pex!

strilight commented on 23 May 2010

So you even work on the plumbing on your house too? Damn. I learned a lot in seven minutes. PS:Safety goggles/glasses are a good idea.

UbuntuSuperUser commented on 17 May 2010

@Waterdust2000 There isn't lead in plumbing solder. PVC also isn't good for hot water or pressurised lines. PVC is used for drainage.

raceimaztion commented on 19 May 2010

You do realise that it's a better idea to use screws in those pipe brackets so they don't simply fall from their own weight, right?

thatstek commented on 02 Jun 2010

@Danagain Most safety warnings are for lawsuit prevention. The chance of a jigsaw piece taking your eye out are slim to none.

cavedude80 commented on 16 May 2010

i dont know why but even though this video is about something relatively boring i find it fascinating 5 sta...i mean thumbs up

thatstek commented on 02 Jun 2010

@Waterdust2000 Learn your shit before you talk. PVC is a chemical. Copper is natural. Ill take copper over PVC for my supply.

Lola Flores commented on 04 Dec 2015

Get rid of that old cold shut off to the water heater and replace with a ball valve to get a better shut off.

How to install central heating. Upstairs preparation. Part 6.

How to Balance Heating System Radiators - Plumbing Tips

User Comments

He Ka commented on 16 Dec 2015

mhmhmhmm.. Am I missing something here.. I mean wont the thermostat on every radiator "balance" the system?.. If the radiator get's too hot , then the thermostat restricts the flow...

He Ka commented on 18 Dec 2015

+plumberparts Well I'm sure that's true. I just can't get my head around it. How does the radiator get enough warm water if I pinch it then? Or is the point here that the radiator does not have enough time to use all the heat in the water before returning it to the boiler and thus you need to pinch it? =D

plumberparts commented on 17 Dec 2015

+He Ka Unfortunately you are missing something. Balancing the flow to each radiator makes it not pinch heat from the others when the thermostat is fully open. Hope that helps!

sojace commented on 04 Dec 2015

thanks for the video - just had a combi boiler installed and have now lost all heat on the 2nd floor of the house! Cant seem to find it............. Any ideas please???

plumberparts commented on 04 Dec 2015

Have you shut all the rads downstairs yet? Forced heat up. Could be an airlock, shut valve. Anything! Hard to say without more info mate! Cheers, PP!

Colin Johnson commented on 30 Nov 2015

Great video, but how should I approach the job as all of our rads have thermostatic valves?

plumberparts commented on 30 Nov 2015

At the other end will be the lock shields, so use these to balance the system. Good luck PP!

Masroor Abbas commented on 28 Nov 2015

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plumberparts commented on 30 Nov 2015

Good stuff! Well done mate.

Colin Jackson commented on 23 Nov 2015

When i balance the radiators, should i leave all the lockshields on the bottom rads, fully open ?

plumberparts commented on 24 Nov 2015

+Colin Jackson Hmm, I strangle them down too.

killian Martin commented on 23 Nov 2015

Iv one rad not working,it took ages to get any sort of and only came to the top of rad..iv removed the radiator sludge,balanced the system and still no joy..both pipes either of rad are cold with heating on...Please help,starting to lose the head at this point!!

plumberparts commented on 23 Nov 2015

+killian Martin Have you checked that the radiator valves aren't blocked? PP!

L Jaromin commented on 22 Nov 2015

excellent cleary described.

plumberparts commented on 23 Nov 2015

+L Jaromin No worries, glad you enjoyed!

HOW TO INSTALL A COLUMN RADIATOR - Plumbing Tips

User Comments

Colin M commented on 30 Nov 2015

just a question I am going to pressure test pipes under floor and would like to know to what pressure you test its a loft conversion and pipes will be under floor under wall so making sure no leaks many thanks for help so far colin

plumberparts commented on 30 Nov 2015

Best to test to 2 bar. Remember as the water changes temperature so will the pressure reading slightly. Leave for a day. Good luck, PP!

Colin M commented on 28 Nov 2015

hi there would you personal put copper on plastic under floor for central heating 22m your opion pleas

TheOldschoolfool commented on 08 Dec 2015

+plumberparts a quick novice question,but why copper,and not plastic up to the rads?.

plumberparts commented on 30 Nov 2015

Yes that's fine as long as it starts a metre away from the boiler and has copper up to the rads.

Colin M commented on 26 Nov 2015

how about hanging these on plasterboard walls any tips thank keep up the great plumbing jobs

plumberparts commented on 26 Nov 2015

+Colin M Just spend good money on the fixings. Make sure each one can take at least 10kg. Otherwise it'll fall off the wall! Good luck, PP!

brian benson commented on 24 Nov 2015

Hi can you hang these radiators with the pipes coming down from the ceiling or do they have to come up from the floor??

plumberparts commented on 24 Nov 2015

+brian benson Yep, should work fine.

Jamie Scott commented on 14 Oct 2015

"Theres not gonna be any leaks cause im amazing" - I think I love you bro (not gay) Love your videos pal. Started looking at plumber videos cause I smashed my radiator pipe with the vacuum cleaner and it leaked bad. *cry* Hold tight :D Also, you're pretty handsome (still not gay) Cheers!

plumberparts commented on 15 Oct 2015

+Jamie Scott Ha! Cheers dude! PP!

Steve Cullen commented on 05 Oct 2015

slightly dissapointed I didn't get to see the moggy finish its dinner but other then that pretty informative.

plumberparts commented on 05 Oct 2015

+Steve Cullen Cheers!

julia061174 commented on 06 Dec 2014

how you are not on telly yet? :)))

plumberparts commented on 08 Dec 2014

+julia061174 Ha! We have made pilots with the beeb, channel 4 and ITV but nothing has come of them as yet!

Screwfix - Flomasta Magnetic Central Heating Filter

How to Fix One Radiator Not Working - Plumbing Tips

User Comments

247 jmc commented on 09 Dec 2014

Simple and to the point! Turns out I needed to replace my TRV. Wouldn't have known without this video. I didn't even know what a TRV was an hour ago...

plumberparts commented on 09 Dec 2014

+247 jmc Top stuff mate, glad to help! PP!