Jetters • Tankless Water Heaters • Slab Leak Detection • Thermal Imaging • Acoustic Detection • Gas Leak Detection • Smart Shutoff Tech
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1 — General Plumbing Education Channels
Roger Wakefield — The Expert Plumber
40+ years in the trade. Bridges field-level technical depth with business leadership. Owns Leak Pro equipment brand. Best all-around channel for tech training and owner education. Also building a dedicated slab leak detection training facility.
The Million Dollar Plumber
youtube.com/@MillionDollarPlumber
Built and sold a successful plumbing company. Focuses entirely on the business side: pricing, systems, leadership, and growing without chaos. Pure owner-level content.
Got2Learn
Clear breakdowns of common installation mistakes, inspection failures, and best practices. Strong reference tool for reducing callbacks and training new techs.
The Grumpy Plumber
Father-son master plumber duo covering real-world installs and failures. Good content on tankless installs gone wrong and plumbing sounds to investigate.
Chuck Barron
Job-site ride-alongs with reasoning explained throughout. Strong for apprentice training and reinforcing critical thinking on the job.
Plumbing Explained
youtube.com/c/PlumbingExplained
16+ year plumber bridging the gap between homeowners, GCs, and trade pros. Excellent language for client-facing education and sales conversations.
Matt Risinger — The Build Show
Building science + plumbing integration. Covers how plumbing decisions affect homes years after installation. Good for understanding whole-system performance.
InterNACHI
Shows how inspectors evaluate finished work. Pull up after a callback to pressure-test whether the issue was a process breakdown. Reduces rework and liability.
Essential Craftsman
youtube.com/@essentialcraftsman
Trade channel reinforcing quality standards and doing work correctly the first time.
2 — Jetters & Hydro Jetting / Drain Cleaning
Spartan Tool (Official)
youtube.com/@SpartanToolVideos
In business since 1943. Full product line — portable Cadet suitcase jetter, Urban Warrior, trailer jetters. Includes a dedicated hydro jetter operation playlist. Strong for tech onboarding and equipment safety training.
US Jetting (Official)
Sets the standard in high-pressure water jetting. Equipment covers sewer, drain, industrial lines, hydro-demolition, and surface prep. Builds to order — trailer and truck-mounted with custom pump and engine configs.
RIDGID Tools (Official)
Purpose-built trade tools. Covers drain cleaning machines, sewer inspection cameras, and accessories. Official manufacturer channel — strong for product training.
3 — Tankless Water Heater Education
Rinnai Videos (Official)
#1 selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America. Training content built by former working plumbers. Covers Smart-Circ recirculation, RSC condensing units, and the RE series with built-in recirculation pump.
Navien Inc. (Official)
#1 brand in high-efficiency condensing tankless water heaters and combi-boilers. Official ENERGY STAR partner. Strong on installation, error code diagnostics, NPE series, and recirculation setup.
Rheem Water Heater Training
youtube.com — search: Rheem Water Heater Training
Videos starred by Rheem's own trainers — all former working plumbers. Covers product servicing, how-tos, and new product launches. Email whdtraining@rheem.com to suggest training topics.
That Tankless Guy
Third-generation plumber and gas installer. Channel built specifically to aid installation, service, and maintenance of tankless water heaters across all brands. Highly practical field-level content.
4 — Slab Leak & Acoustic Sound Detection
Master Educators — Slab Leak Detection
Roger Wakefield — Leak Detection Focus
youtube.com/@RogerWakefield | rogerwakefield.com
Step-by-step slab leak methodology: (1) meter test first, (2) pressure test to confirm, (3) acoustic listening, (4) ultrasonic, (5) tracer gas, (6) thermal — in order based on pipe material. Key rule: never open a slab on one indicator alone — require two confirming signals. Also covers induced air technique for quiet/PVC leaks.
LeakTronics (Official)
Global leader in leak detection equipment. LT-1000 is the only phantom-powered amplifier on the market — claimed 3x more sensitive than Sewerin and competitors. Deck Plate for concrete slab listening. Pipe Probe for stub-ups, angle stops, and access points. Also covers pool and irrigation leak detection.
Acoustic Correlator Manufacturers
Gutermann Water — Aquascan / ZoneScan
youtube.com — search: Gutermann Leak Detection | gutermann-water.com
Two sensors placed on both sides of a suspected leak transmit sound by radio to a processing unit. Algorithms calculate exact leak location by correlating the time difference of sound travel. AQUASCAN 610 is the world's first cordless correlator — works on metallic and plastic pipe. ZoneScan 820 provides daily automatic full correlation with sub-1-metre accuracy.
SubSurface LD-12
youtube.com — search: SubSurface LD-12 slab leak
Easy-to-use water leak detector optimized for ground miking on streets and concrete slabs. Screens outside noise effectively. Widely referenced in trade forums as a reliable field unit for residential slab detection.
5 — Thermal Camera / Infrared Leak Detection
Teledyne FLIR (Official)
The industry standard for thermal imaging. Channel covers practical field use including moisture detection, building leak inspection, and gas imaging cameras. Offers free webinars at InfraredTraining.com for certification-level thermography training.
FLIR Leak Detection Playlist — Key Videos
youtube.com — search: FLIR water leak detection plumbing
Individual FLIR demonstration videos: (1) Using thermal camera to trace leak under floor, (2) Finding slab leaks in concrete with MSX technology, (3) FLIR ONE Pro — finding water leaks in residential plumbing. Always confirm thermal findings with a moisture meter.
Camera Selection Guide for Plumbers
| Camera | Resolution | Sensitivity | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLIR ONE Pro (smartphone) | 160x120 | ~100mK | Entry-level field use, quick inspections |
| FLIR E5 Pro / E6 Pro / E8 Pro | 240x180+ | ≤50mK | Trades pro standard — plumbers & inspectors |
| FLIR Exx Series (E54–E96) | 320x240+ | ≤30mK | Building inspectors, insurance documentation |
| FLIR MR277 Combo | 160x120 + pin/pinless | N/A | Moisture meter + thermal in one device |
6 — Gas Leak Detection
Teledyne FLIR — GF320 Optical Gas Camera
youtube.com — search: FLIR GF320 gas leak detection
The FLIR GF320 infrared camera visualizes gas leaks completely invisible to the naked eye — used for preventive maintenance on piping, flanges, and connections. Essential reference for understanding what optical gas imaging can detect vs. a standard combustible detector.
Roger Wakefield — Gas & Medical Gas Leaks
youtube.com/@RogerWakefield | rogerwakefield.com
Covers gas line pressure testing protocols and the use of ultrasonic detectors for medical gas lines (oxygen) that leave sound but no puddle. Key insight: an ultrasonic detector can turn a two-day blind search into a two-hour pinpoint.
Field-Standard Gas Detection Equipment
| Tool | Manufacturer | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD100A Combustible Gas Detector | UEi Test Instruments | Residential & light commercial gas leaks | 18" gooseneck, 50 PPM methane sensitivity. Required for plumbers, HVAC techs, inspectors. |
| Testo 324 | Testo | Gas pressure testing & tightness | Professional pressure testing instrument used alongside electronic detectors. |
| Sensit HXG-2d / Gold-G2 | Sensit Technologies | Natural gas, propane, combustible gas | Industry-standard field instrument. Multiple gas type detection in one unit. |
| FLIR GF320 | Teledyne FLIR | Optical gas imaging — large-scale or invisible leaks | Visualizes gas leaks without contact. Used in commercial/industrial plumbing environments. |
7 — Smart Leak Alert & Auto-Shutoff Technology
Moen (Official)
Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor installed on main water line. FloSense technology learns household water usage patterns and detects leaks as small as one drop per minute. Automatically shuts off water when a leak is detected. Robocall alerts + app control. Reduces water damage claim events by 96%. 60% of homeowners find an unknown leak within 30 days of install.
Watts Water Technologies (Official)
150+ years of professional trust. Content specifically aimed at contractors, engineers, facility managers, and wholesalers. Covers smart water solutions at the job site, design phase, and install. Strong library for commercial and multi-family applications.
Smart Shutoff Comparison — Moen Flo vs. Phyn Plus
| Feature | Moen Flo | Phyn Plus 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Technology | Turbine (mechanical) | Ultrasonic (no moving parts) |
| Learning Phase | ~1 week | ~1,000 water events / 3 weeks |
| App Ease of Use | Easiest for first-timers | More complex, power-user friendly |
| Leak Alerts | Robocall + push notification | Push notification only |
| Insurance Adoption | 7 major carriers | 15 major carriers |
| Accuracy Ranking | Good — catastrophic leak detection | #1 in Utah State Univ. study |
| Subscription | $5/mo for FloProtect (optional) | No subscription fee |
| Alarm Integration | Alarm.com + Nice compatible | Not alarm-compatible |
| Warranty | 1 yr base / 5 yr w/ FloProtect | 2-year warranty |
8 — Plumbing Supply Manufacturers with Pro Education Content
Watts Water Technologies
The most comprehensive manufacturer education library for contractors, engineers, and wholesalers. Content covers smart water solutions from job site through install. Strong for commercial and multi-family applications.
Rinnai Videos
Training content built by former working plumbers — one of the most credible manufacturer channels. Covers full Rinnai product line including tankless, hybrid, and direct vent furnaces.
Navien Inc.
Deep installation and diagnostic content. Error codes, recirculation configuration, combi-boiler programming, and NPE series training.
Spartan Tool
youtube.com/@SpartanToolVideos
Equipment operation, safety protocols, and maintenance training. Strong for onboarding new techs on jetting and drain cleaning equipment.
RIDGID Tools
Official RIDGID manufacturer channel covering the full trade tool line. SeeSnake camera systems, NaviTrack locators, and press fitting tools all covered.
Teledyne FLIR
Industry leader in thermal and sensing technology. Channel covers detection across building inspection, plumbing leak, and gas imaging applications.
9 — Full Leak Detection Technology Stack Reference
| Method | Best For | Key Tools / Brands | YouTube / Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic / Ground Mic | Copper slab leaks, pressurized supply lines | LeakTronics, Gutermann AquaScope, SubSurface LD-12 | youtube.com/c/LeakTronics |
| Correlator | Unknown leak location, long pipe runs | Gutermann AQUASCAN 610, Sewerin, MultiScan | Search: Gutermann leak detection |
| Thermal / IR Camera | Hot water slab leaks, wall moisture mapping | FLIR E-series, FLIR ONE Pro, Seek Thermal | youtube.com/@TeledyneFLIR |
| Tracer Gas | PVC/PEX slab lines — quiet leaks, non-metallic pipe | H2/N2 gas + surface sniffer probe | Search: tracer gas plumbing leak detection |
| Electronic Gas Detector | Natural gas, propane, combustible gas | UEi CD100A, Testo 324, Sensit, Yellow Jacket | youtube.com/@RogerWakefield |
| Optical Gas Imaging | Large-scale or invisible gas leaks | FLIR GF320 | Search: FLIR GF320 gas leak |
| Pressure Testing | Confirming leak before acoustic search — first step always | Gauge at hose bib + shut main | youtube.com/@RogerWakefield |
| Moisture Meter | Confirming thermal readings in walls/floors | FLIR MR277, Tramex | youtube.com/@TeledyneFLIR |
| Sewer Camera | Drain/sewer leak, cast iron under slab | RIDGID SeeSnake, Spartan Tool cam | youtube.com/c/RIDGIDTools |
| Ultrasonic Detector | Medical gas lines, air leaks in pressurized systems | FLIR Si124, UE Systems Ultraprobe | Search: FLIR Si124 acoustic imaging |
| Smart Shutoff / Monitor | Whole-home leak prevention, insurance compliance | Moen Flo, Phyn Plus 2nd Gen | youtube.com/c/Moen |
10 — Quick Reference URL List (Web Page Ready)
Copy-paste ready for your website, intranet, or training portal.
GENERAL PLUMBING EDUCATION
Roger Wakefield — The Expert Plumberyoutube.com/@RogerWakefield
The Million Dollar Plumberyoutube.com/@MillionDollarPlumber
Got2Learnyoutube.com/@Got2Learn
The Grumpy Plumberyoutube.com/@TheGrumpyPlumber
Chuck Barronyoutube.com/@ChuckBarron
Plumbing Explainedyoutube.com/c/PlumbingExplained
Matt Risinger — The Build Showyoutube.com/@buildshow
InterNACHIyoutube.com/@internachi
Essential Craftsmanyoutube.com/@essentialcraftsman
JETTERS & DRAIN CLEANING
Spartan Tool (Official)youtube.com/@SpartanToolVideos
US Jetting (Official)youtube.com/c/USJetting
RIDGID Tools (Official)youtube.com/c/RIDGIDTools
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
Rinnai Videos (Official)youtube.com/@rinnaivideos
Navien Inc. (Official)youtube.com/c/NavienInc
Rheem Water Heater Trainingyoutube.com — search: Rheem Water Heater Training
That Tankless Guyyoutube.com/c/ThatTanklessGuy
SLAB LEAK & ACOUSTIC DETECTION
Roger Wakefield — Leak Detectionyoutube.com/@RogerWakefield
LeakTronics (Official)youtube.com/c/LeakTronics
Gutermann Water — Aquascanyoutube.com — search: Gutermann leak detection
SubSurface LD-12youtube.com — search: SubSurface LD-12 slab leak
THERMAL CAMERA / INFRARED
Teledyne FLIR (Official)youtube.com/@TeledyneFLIR
FLIR Water Leak Detectionyoutube.com — search: FLIR water leak detection plumbing
GAS LEAK DETECTION
FLIR GF320 Optical Gas Camerayoutube.com — search: FLIR GF320 gas leak
Roger Wakefield — Gas Detectionyoutube.com/@RogerWakefield
SMART LEAK ALERT & SHUTOFF
Moen (Official)youtube.com/c/Moen
Watts Water Technologiesyoutube.com/user/WattsWater