Recent content by afrye707

I am using Uponor Propex EP multi-port system. I already own the Milwaukee Propex tools from installing and working on Hydronic heating systems. So I am already familiar with the fittings and systems.

Hi guys I am getting ready to run all new plumbing in a rental home I am building. My well guy has 1-1/4" poly coming into my utility room. The home is a single story just under 2,500 square feet. The plumbing is simple 2 full baths, 1 half bath, 1 kitchen, and a laundry room and the longest run...

I have an expansion tank after

The "plumber" just had pex lines going to the tank no valves nothing. I installed a ball valve on the cold side with a swing check valve. No vacuum relief valve was installed.

I have checked to make sure the cold in on the cold and hot is on the hot

I have check the make sure

It is a 2 element hot water tank.

I have a single bath in my shop and the plumber put the DHW tank in a little room above the shower (above all other fixtures in the bath). The tank is a lowboy 30 gallon tank. With one shower the water is cold within a couple minutes. I asked the plumber he said he can install a 2nd tank. I...

I have dissolved iron in my water the house has 6 full bathrooms and 2 kitchens. I was told that a reverse osmosis would slow down my GPM in the house. What would be the best water treatment solution for my house.

I am building a new home. Should I use a manabloc yes or no? The background of my new home is around 8,000 square feet. I have 6 Full bathrooms and 1 half bath. I has have 2 kitchens in the house. I am not doing this work I have a professional plumbing the house. I know that the question might...

I have been working on my rough in. Everything is going good I just have one question. On my vents I rolled up my wye and placed a 45 on the end and ran the pipe over to my stud wall. On my drains should I also roll up my wyes and place a 45 and then send the arm out to its desired location...

This drawing is for the downstairs upstairs I will have a 2nd bathroom with the same set-up plus a kitchen with dishwasher and sink, and a stub out for a wash machine. Would it be ok to wet vent everything but the shower? Or just wet vent it all like you said?

Thanks terry I will draw it up with your suggestion and any others.

All my pipes slope 1/4" per foot of pipe my vent will also rise 1/4" per foot up then 90 up my wall. Is that what you are talking about?

I am not a DIYer. I run a HVAC company that specializes in radiant flooring or hydronic heat. I just wanted to ask those two questions here in my drawing I don't think a DIYer would be able to draw this. I have two options send the pipe through my footing with no joints or extend my pipe down...