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Today, 08:05 AM

John28 started a thread ABS or Sched. 40 PVC? in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I'm getting a new washer, and Im looking to do some replumbing, for a laundry tub and washer, drains, P-traps, standpipe, etc. What I have...

5 replies | 63 view(s)

Today, 05:18 AM

wptski started a thread Drain noise in Toilet Forum discussions

I went to see my nephew's newly purchased home yesterday. It had been noticed and mentioned to the home inspector about a bubble up in the lower...

4 replies | 76 view(s)

Today, 11:37 AM

WANNABE started a thread Need a little help with pump. in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I need a little help here. First off, a description of what I have. 25 foot deep well 4" casing Good volume Utilitech 1/2 hp POS jet pump. ...

4 replies | 51 view(s)

Today, 09:55 AM

Duane R. Morgan started a thread Old Leak Under Tub, Mold Issues in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

Hello We are currently renting a place, and have had an issue with the drain under the tub. I have gone underneath and fixed a botched plumbing...

3 replies | 41 view(s)

Today, 05:04 AM

dunkinidaho started a thread Winterizing my softener in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

We live in florida in the winter and are wondering if there is anything we should do to our softener for this time. Usually we just turn off the...

2 replies | 27 view(s)

Today, 07:57 PM

td3201 started a thread low pressure on hot side of shower faucet only in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Hello, I have a low-use shower faucet that has a problem where the hot side pressure is extremely low. The faucet is in the basement on the other...

2 replies | 21 view(s)

Today, 07:00 PM

philtrap started a thread Direct Vent Question - Vent near AC Unit in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Folks - My Second Question here and Thanks for your support. See attached photo. The only spot I could vent my boiler exhaust is near my AC...

1 replies | 13 view(s)

Today, 01:48 PM

baggins424 started a thread Steam Generator plumbing advice in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Hi everyone, I am looking for some advice regarding the set up of the gravity drain and TPR from my steam shower generator to my plumbing system. ...

0 replies | 24 view(s)

Today, 03:29 PM

rainier started a thread New Well, Need Help in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Hi Folks, I've got a well that I will be plumbing to the cabin that I am building in Idaho this summer. I've gotten a lot of good information from...

0 replies | 18 view(s)

Today, 07:05 PM

ej started a thread Kohler bathroom sink valve replacement - how to remove the bonnet? in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Hi - How do I get the bonnets off these Kohler sink faucets? My goal is to replace the valve; oddly, the hot side handle on both sinks is really...

0 replies | 15 view(s)

Today, 06:45 PM

philtrap started a thread Primary Loop on a condensing-style direct vent boiler in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Hi folks - I'm a first time poster and thanks in advance for your input... I'm installing a Triangular Tube Prestige Solo (PT110) boiler and have...

0 replies | 7 view(s)

Today, 09:19 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Direct Vent Question - Vent near AC Unit in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I don't think it will affect the a/c. It is possible that the exhaust could be slightly corrosive, and that may be an issue - it depends on whether...

1 replies | 13 view(s)

Today, 09:10 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Water Hammer wont go away in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Okay, lets backup here. Water hammer occurs when the water is shut off, not during, or when the water is turned on. Is it actually ONLY making the...

13 replies | 183 view(s)

Today, 08:46 PM

td3201 replied to a thread low pressure on hot side of shower faucet only in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

It's a Moen single handle cartridge. Sorry, left that detail out.

2 replies | 21 view(s)

Today, 08:36 PM

asktom replied to a thread low pressure on hot side of shower faucet only in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

It sounds like restriction on the hot side between the cartridge and the spout. Try backflushing. Turn off the hot at the water heater, pull the...

2 replies | 21 view(s)

Today, 08:22 PM

lifespeed replied to a thread New water softener programming/setting. in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

You are setting day override at 5, with the aim of preventing the softener from iron fouling. Yet you have a lot of capacity remaining as you don't...

14 replies | 184 view(s)

Today, 08:06 PM

wjcandee replied to a thread Replacing back flow; suspended toilet in Toilet Forum discussions

If that's the bowl AND tank, you got a good deal; that's about $100 less than the Home Depot price and the online prices. Just goes to show that...

7 replies | 115 view(s)

Today, 07:58 PM

311hemi replied to a thread New water softener programming/setting. in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

Here are the specs from the spec sheet, if that matters. I have the 150 model.

14 replies | 184 view(s)

Today, 07:44 PM

311hemi replied to a thread New water softener programming/setting. in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

Compensated hardness = 24 (I set this) K of capacity = 37 x 1000 Salt dose = 9 Gallons between regens = 1541 Day override = 5 (I set this) ...

14 replies | 184 view(s)

Today, 07:20 PM

wallygater replied to a thread Three Dead Outlet Mystery in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

i am being carefull, thank you

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Today, 07:17 PM

wallygater replied to a thread Water Hammer wont go away in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

ok thanks. I already have two hammer aresters installed directly before both the hot and cold supply lines to the washer i also have a third ...

13 replies | 183 view(s)

Today, 07:12 PM

Jdavis37 replied to a thread Water Heater replacement as part of bathroom remodels in Water Heater Forum, Tanks

Thx Dana, With existing hardware (all of which will be replaced and thus another variable) I am getting about 5.25 gpm running 100% hot water. The...

10 replies | 163 view(s)

Today, 07:11 PM

wallygater replied to a thread Three Dead Outlet Mystery in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

ok. i got rid of the GFI and put a regular outlet in that box for now. i tested the wires again and there is definatly no juice at that box or the...

22 replies | 413 view(s)

Today, 06:13 PM

Mr Bill replied to a thread Replacing back flow; suspended toilet in Toilet Forum discussions

Thanks guys! Very helpful. The toilet is in the master bathroom upstairs and the only reason I can see as to why the original owners had a rear...

7 replies | 115 view(s)

Today, 04:59 PM

craigpump replied to a thread Replacing old galvanized water supply line from meter to entry at house in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Is copper required by code? Not only is copper expensive, but it will corrode if the surrounding soil has a low pH just like it will if it comes...

29 replies | 7194 view(s)

Today, 04:39 PM

lordmoosh replied to a thread How to make sure shower arm is not leaking inside of wall in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

Mines is definitely some type of brushed metal, not plastic. Thanks all.

8 replies | 107 view(s)

Today, 03:59 PM

VAWellDriller replied to a thread To Clean or Not to Clean sand out of well in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

As a driller and pump installer, I agree with all the benefits of a 6" well that valveman mentioned, however in your case if it's twice as much, I...

27 replies | 412 view(s)