Recent content by BobSmith

HJ, Have you always been this big a prick, or did you have to get special training? I didn’t say I was doing the work myself. I am just kicking around some ideas for a floor plan and want to know if this is even an option.

I am finishing off some new space that was added to the second story of my house, and will be creating a master bedroom suite from this space and an existing bedroom. I plan on moving the current bathroom and adding a new bathroom for the master bedroom. The plan is to run the waste lines in the...

I just installed a QuarterMaster frost free sillcock and am finding that water is flowing out the anti-siphon when I turn it on. I don't have a hose or any other application attached to the bib yet, so there shouldn't be a pressure issue. I have taken the anti siphon valve apart and made sure...

One more question Any preference on starting point? From the tee out, or from the sillcock in? Thanks. Matt

Any pointers on installing a new outdoor faucet? Will be cutting into pipe supplying one side of the house, installing a tee-fitting and running to the back of house. Will install a shut off on the inside of the house as we are in a cold climate. Question is, should I install any threaded...

Any trick to inserting a tee in an existing 1/2" copper line? Matt

I was quoted $750 to replace a drum trap on a bathtub by a flat rate plumber. Did it myself for $8 in parts ($5 of that was for a new reciprical saw blade that bound and bent). :D

Any one have any ideas why I am getting some water coming out of my airgap? Not enough to go over the rim of the sink, but if I am not mistaken, I shouldn't have any :( Matt

My 2 cents Flyboy, Gary is correct, this isn't that difficult. I'm an accountant by training and a software analyst by profession. I have soldered numerous fittings over the years (full bath & kitchen remodels) and if I can do it, you can. Don't give up, but most important, don't take...

We also need to remember that this site exist so guys like myself (business analyst for a software company) who are not afraid to get their hands dirty, but are clueless about certain plumbing issues, can go to the experts in the field for FREE advice. Rich, remember that the expert on this...

Jimbo, I'm in Wisconsin. Are you aware of any code issues with using a 3/4 elbow? I still have a final inspection to pass. Thanks.

:eek: That should have read "new faucet" not sink. Hit send to quick :eek:

If you buy a new sink it will come with a new drain assembly. If you are using the old faucet, you should prpbably still buy a new drain assemply (tailpiece, p-trap). Just my humble opinion. :)

Good point. This is the third "Doh", Homer moment I've had with thisproject! :eek:

Question for anyone: Due to the positioning of my dishwasher, garbage disposer & drain traps, the air gap on the deck of my sink is directly behind the GD, but the drain inlet for the DW is pointing to the left. As the 7/8ths hose from the gap to the GD is not very flexible I was...