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Yesterday, 05:57 PM

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

Hello, I had to replace my shower arm. There is no clearance around the shower arm to make sure it is not leaking into the wall. I tried chiseling...

8 replies | 93 view(s)

Yesterday, 06:29 PM

lordoftheflies started a thread Bathtub redirect and concrete laundry sink! in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Plumber redirected the 1st floor bathtub to the vent line today. Initially the problem was the bathtub kept backing up and everytime I plunged it...

7 replies | 92 view(s)

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 | 56 view(s)

Yesterday, 06:57 PM

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

I have a toilet dilemma. We have an old Kohler back outlet; suspended toilet. It is black and needless to say dated. The tank is a Wellington...

5 replies | 92 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 | 70 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 | 44 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 | 36 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 | 26 view(s)

Yesterday, 09:45 PM

cheakamus started a thread Installing a wall-hung Toto Aquia toilet in Toilet Forum discussions

Geberit instructions say "Sound insulation pad is optional or required." The picture shows a thin sheet of indeterminate material with the...

0 replies | 40 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 | 16 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 | 10 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 | 93 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 | 397 view(s)

Today, 03:36 PM

ditttohead replied to a thread 2nd question - this time on resin loss in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

My pleasure. The 9" tank has a generic listing for Clack 2.2 DLFC button, not a 2.7 Regardless, the water temperature must be considered especially...

10 replies | 76 view(s)

Today, 03:17 PM

Mike T. replied to a thread 2nd question - this time on resin loss in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

I just checked - it's a 9" dia tank and the DLFC rubber has "027" on it. I see the V3162-013 listed in my WS1 manual. I'm waiting for a call...

10 replies | 76 view(s)

Today, 02:15 PM

Mike T. replied to a thread 2nd question - this time on resin loss in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

Thanks for that Ditto. I always suspected an incorrect DLFC right from the get-go but I got nowhere with the unit supplier as they claimed the DLFC...

10 replies | 76 view(s)

Today, 02:08 PM

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

Just had a great chat with Karen over there. Im putting one in!!!! Thanks for your help.

4 replies | 44 view(s)

Today, 01:43 PM

valveman replied to a thread Need a little help with pump. in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

A CSV works great with a ½ HP, 10 GPM pump in a shallow well. If you don’t want good constant pressure, the pump, tank, and switch to last longer,...

4 replies | 44 view(s)

Today, 01:36 PM

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

A bladder tank type arrestor will work, as long as it has the same size opening as the pipe. They are just a lot more expensive than a riser pipe. ...

11 replies | 170 view(s)

Today, 01:31 PM

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

Thank you. After playing around on here, Im thinking of putting in a CSV. Seems to make more sense to always have one. Any reason I shouldn't?

4 replies | 44 view(s)

Today, 01:26 PM

ditttohead replied to a thread Advice selecting new softener... in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

The service flow rate of a twin tank is only reduced by the amount that the regenerating tank needs for its regeneration cycle. A typical 9x48 tank...

12 replies | 601 view(s)

Today, 01:26 PM

valveman replied to a thread Need a little help with pump. in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

If you have plenty of water in the well you can leave the motor a couple of feet off bottom. Shouldn't need to throttle anything. Tank probably has...

4 replies | 44 view(s)

Today, 01:18 PM

ditttohead replied to a thread Choosing Water Softener in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

Variable brining is a great idea and on paper it can increase a systems efficieincy primarily if the system is undersized. We have experimented with...

6 replies | 92 view(s)

Today, 01:10 PM

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

If you don't want to continually be adding air to a riser pipe, seek out an appropriately sized arrester. Tests have proven that any air trapped in...

11 replies | 170 view(s)

Today, 01:04 PM

chrismaddox3d replied to a thread Apprenticeship interview with Union in Dallas for the 2nd time question? in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Well i did my interview yesterday and i felt all went way better than last time. They said i would know something in a month or so. Really hope i...

24 replies | 560 view(s)

Today, 12:55 PM

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

Valveman wins the kewpie doll! Teed air-filled 3/4" pipe risers for water hammer arrestors at or near the water hose connections is probably going...

11 replies | 170 view(s)

Today, 12:52 PM

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

At least you could quickly determine where all of the working circuits go, which may narrow it down some. Sometimes, a good visual inspection is all...

20 replies | 388 view(s)

Today, 12:49 PM

FRS replied to a thread Jet pump rapid short cycling at cut-out in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

interesting thing happened last weekend. lost power (storm) overnight on the friday night. power comes back on about 11 am saturday morning. water...

26 replies | 984 view(s)

Today, 12:45 PM

Dana replied to a thread Reliable heat pump water heater? in Water Heater Forum, Tanks

floydo: Where do you think the heat getting pumped into the water is coming from in that "unconditioned" basement? Unless your basement is so...

7 replies | 710 view(s)

Today, 12:08 PM

hj replied to a thread ABS or Sched. 40 PVC? in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I have used transition glue many times, and since our gas company used it to join their old ABS gas lines to the new PVC ones, and HIGH pressure, I...

5 replies | 56 view(s)