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  1. creepyoldguy

    which pex tool to get?

    So I bought Viega fostapex line in 1/2" and 3/4" and viega fittings. I have been trying to decide what to do about the tools. I can rent a nice Viega set for $25/day or attempt to buy my own kit. I found a Zurn crimp set but I'm not sure if it's proper to use on Viega parts. Are there universal...
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    bad connection?

    I'm putting in a shower with a 3" drain and noticed that the 90 degree fitting that goes up to the drain was not connected all the way in to the drain pipe. There is about a 1/2" gap between the lip of the fitting and the end of the pipe that is inserted inside of it. There is probably a little...
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    Wrapping PVC for concrete pour

    I get conflicting opinions from people about this, so hopefully you guys can set me straight. I searched previous threads and couldn't get an authoritative "do this" answer, so... I'm installing sewer pipes for a new shower, toilet, and sink. all of these need concrete poured over them. Due...
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    levelling pitch on sewer line

    I've got a long run of 4" line that has been installed and awaiting burial for awhile. upon checking it with a level I noticed that the pitch is all over the place. There is precious little fall to work with on this particular project, so it all has to be uniform. Now I have this problem that...
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    7 1/8" of fall for my 105' sewer line

    am i totally screwed when it comes time for inspection? there's so little fall that i can't even get the whole thing going downhill. it's ridiculous.
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    crazy plumbing problem

    i live in austin, tx, and i've got a plumbing problem that's getting to be absurd. my line doesn't have enough fall to get to the street at 1/4"/ft. not even enough for 1/8". basically no matter how much i tweak the thing... and it has been countless tiresome hours of tweaking... it always has...
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