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I'm considering replacing the poly-b pipes in my home with PEX. What improvements should I consider? 1. I am considering getting full city pressure for my outside taps. 2. Is it useful having a water-pot tap near the stove? 3. Anything else? Thanks

I have an old Crane sink that I would like to replace with an American Standard Sink. I know the width and depth of the two sinks but I'm not sure if the new sink will fit in the same hole because if the way it curves. I don't mind cutting a larger hole if necessary. I would prefer not to...

I'm remodeling my ensuite and will need replacing the vanity. Currently the forced air supply comes up into the bottom cavity, fills the cavity and then passively comes out. With the replacement vanity, I'm planning to extend the pipe so that it's attached to a register on the kickboard. If I...

The hot and cold bath tub handles were pointing at the 6 o'clock position when at the off position. After my daughter took a bath, the hot is now at the 3 o'clock position when closed. What happened? Do I have a bad stem? Thanks

I didn't install the flange bolts on one side of my toilet correctly. The washer and the protective plastic disc aren't aligned so I can't snap on the decorative white cap. Can I count the number of turns I need to undo the nut, align the washer and disc, and then retighten the bolt based on...

Beside the Drake, is Toto currently making any other 1.6 gallon toilets? Thanks.

Hello. I replaced my toilet but I didn't replace my old supply line. When I touched the rubber gasket, it was oily and when I filled the tank little black specks went into the tank. Is it common practice to replace the supply line or just the gasket? Can those little black specks clog the...

I incorrectly installed the Toto tank to the bowl. I forgot to put a washer and bolt on the underside of the tank. Does anyone know the size of the replacement bolt and washer I need to purchase?

I've been watching videos on how to install toilets including the video by Jamie Love. I've noticed that he assembles the 2-piece toilet before placing down on the flange. Is there a potential issue if install the bowl first and then the tank? When do you shim the toilet? I've seen videos...

I have two builder toilets from the 1980's that constantly need double flushing. One of the toilet needs double flushing even for liquid waste. I'm going to replace the toilets with Toto's but I was thinking that I would test the drains before getting and installing new toilets. Can I do...

Hello I've opened up the backside of my shower to access the area behind the existing shower rough-in. My plan is to have the plumber install a new Moen rough-in. Should I remove more drywall to ensure the plumber has enough space to work? How about removing more drywall from the left side...

Hello I just broke the cold water stem for my shower. I unscrewed the handle to find out that the plastic stem is broke in half. When the main shut off value is on, the cold water tap leaks. I've asked about replacement stems for the shower but it appears to be too old. I was wondering...

I had some plumbing work done at my place and the labor cost for the work was 3.5 hrs for one plumber and another 3 hrs for another the other plumber. I was home the entire time and I estimate that they were there for about 2 hours each. One person started late and the other person...

I'm going to install this 1/2 pipe to provide water service to a hand held shower. If I hand tight th pipe to the faucet makers specifications then only the threads will show. How do I tighten the pipe without damaging the threads? Should I hand tight the pipe and then give it another 1/4 turn...

I am getting a frameless shower door installed. Is there a recommended gap between the top of the shower door and the header about the shower? Could you get away with 4" or is 12" more reasonable? Thanks

I looking for a new sink and I came across the Toto Pacifica. It's a unique design but I'm not really sure if it was made this way for form or function. It looks like it would prevent a splashing from reaching the countertop. What do you think?

Hello. I've purchased a Grohflex rough-in for my new shower. On the rough-in there are max and minimum limits. On the sticker there are arrows. Is the manufacturer indicating that the finished tiled wall shouldn't go past the arrow labelled maximum? I am asking because the tolerances seem a...

Hello. I'm planning to put a niche in my shower. Two of the walls are exterior walls (2x4 construction) so there is only one interior wall to work with. This wall contains all of my plumbing. I have the shower pressure balancing valve at about 48" and the shower outlet at about 78". If I...

My shower is 32" x 32" and the current shower arm comes out 3" and then comes down at an angle. I am upgrading my shower and all of the drywall has been removed. I see the only thing holding the current shower arm is a copper right angle connector. The connector is connected to the 2x4 via...

I would like to install a new shower fixture. Do I need to purchase both the Groflex universal rough-in box (35026000) and Grohsafe PBV (3501500)? I planning to install the Parkfield shower (3503900) which I assume comes with neither of the above. Thanks Jason