Hidden Shower Leak Diagnosis | I Thought It Was Copper... It Wasn't

Описание: Real service call: diagnosing a hidden shower leak that turned out to be something I didn't expect. A Utah Master Plumber with 40 years of experience walks through the complete diagnostic process - from initial symptoms to the surprising discovery hidden inside a wall stud.

⏱️ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: the leak symptoms
1:15 - Initial diagnostic strategy
2:45 - Testing for fixture leaks vs supply line leaks
4:30 - Opening the wall - what I expected to find
6:15 - The surprise discovery
8:00 - Why this failure happened
10:30 - The tool that could've prevented this
12:15 - Making the proper repair
14:00 - Testing the fix
16:30 - Key lesson for apprentices

🔧 CRITICAL TOOLS FOR LEAK DETECTION:
✓ Go/No-Go gauge
✓ Moisture meter
✓ Proper diagnostic approach

💡 PRO TIP FROM 40 YEARS:
The best diagnostics come from systematic elimination - rule out the obvious first, then look where most plumbers don't think to check. This leak was hiding exactly where inexperienced plumbers miss.

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ABOUT 40 YEAR PLUMBER STEVE:
I'm Steve, a Utah Master Plumber with 40 years of plumbing experience across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. I created this channel to help apprentices learn real-world diagnostics and proper techniques - and to help homeowners understand their plumbing systems and know when to DIY vs. call a pro.

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