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Yesterday, 05:56 PM

Terry replied to a thread Kitchen sink backing up when washing machine drains in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

In the UPC code, they don't allow a laundry tray to wet vent over a washer. They only allow wet venting on bathroom fixtures. Which a laundry...

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Yesterday, 02:46 PM

Terry replied to a thread Connection of Water Intake Pipes to Shower Valve in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

Whatever it takes. You can run the pipe in circles if needed. They're saying "In a perfect world." it would be nice to have them with that...

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Yesterday, 11:02 AM

Terry replied to a thread No cold water in shower in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

No cold? You may have a thermostatic valve there, and it may just be giving you a tight range. Sometimes you can remove the valve and reinstall...

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Yesterday, 10:50 AM

Terry replied to a thread What caulk to use to seal water pipe through basement wall in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I would be thinking 100% Silicone on that. Too bad it can't be sealed from the outside. Water pushing up against the foundation is hard to seal. ...

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Yesterday, 08:41 AM

Terry replied to a thread Why do plumbing jobs always leak in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I would think so. Having a leak after a repair? How would anyone stay in business? Any good service plumber will be dependable. When I was...

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05-16-2013, 06:22 PM

Terry replied to a thread depth of the rough-in valve in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

It depends on the valve. Some of the Home Depot stuff years ago had a tollerence of 1/8" Something like Moen may have 3/4", and if they are...

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05-16-2013, 05:34 PM

Terry replied to a thread Remodeled Kitchen Sink Plumbing in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

You may want to open the wall and see what can be changed there. If there is any way to lower the drain, or if not, get a shallower sink. First...

6 replies | 151 view(s)

05-16-2013, 05:28 PM

Terry replied to a thread New electric water heater on concrete slab in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Since the advent of check valved water meters we are doing more and more expansion tanks on our water heater installs. Some parts of Seattle have...

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05-16-2013, 10:09 AM

Terry replied to a thread Kohler Rochelle K3385-EB Ballcock & Flushvalve Replacement and Repair in Toilet Forum discussions

Two more pictures 2 2

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05-16-2013, 07:58 AM

SewerRatz replied to a thread Sump pit basin 40" deep required? in Illinois Plumbing Code Questions

Sorry for the delay in the reply. I have been running the shop solo for a while now, and when I get home, I am wiped out. The formula was something...

3 replies | 359 view(s)

05-15-2013, 09:02 PM

Terry replied to a thread What exactly is a *close coupled* toilet - Drake 2 in Toilet Forum discussions

The tank is coupled closely by the bowl, rather than having the tank mounted on a wall, and a chrome bend connecting the two. All of the II...

4 replies | 112 view(s)

05-15-2013, 04:26 PM

Terry replied to a thread The CST454CUFG Drake II 1G is up on the Toto Web Site in Toilet Forum discussions

Get a $30 or $75 Rebate on Toilets in Seattle. Customers can receive a $30 rebate when they purchase a new WaterSense-labeled high-efficiency...

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05-15-2013, 04:19 PM

Terry replied to a thread Anybody have a wall Hung Toilet and REGRET it ? in Toilet Forum discussions

TOTO works with the Gerberit in-wall system too. The TOTO bowls come with Sanagloss, so I would be inclined to go that route. Though it's going to...

7 replies | 156 view(s)

05-15-2013, 04:18 PM

Terry replied to a thread Drake II 1G Close Coupled Toilet - SanaGloss in Toilet Forum discussions

Starting June 1st, 2013, Seattle Public Utilities will be offering a $75.00 rebate to homeowners for a Premium Efficiency Watersense toilet. That's...

6 replies | 302 view(s)

05-15-2013, 03:32 PM

Terry replied to a thread Identifying Tub Shower cartridge, Source for the BNK7005 in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

Source for the BNK7005 http://www.fdsupply.com/item/bk7005/ (2 Pack) Replacement B&K* Control Cartridge Fits Premier*, B&K*, ProFlow* Single...

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05-15-2013, 03:13 PM

Terry replied to a thread Anybody have a wall Hung Toilet and REGRET it ? in Toilet Forum discussions

I think you should be okay with it.

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05-15-2013, 10:32 AM

Terry replied to a thread 58" Bathtub? in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

A typical rough opening is whatever the pan or tub is, plus 1/4" Sometimes it's larger than that. A layer of drywall or backer board is 1/2"...

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05-14-2013, 04:34 PM

Terry replied to a thread brand new Toto toilet tank cracks after filled with water. in Toilet Forum discussions

For some reason the online shipments have a lot more of that. The stuff we pick up locally is perfect. The stuff I used to ship was 20% bad...

4 replies | 174 view(s)

05-13-2013, 11:47 PM

Terry replied to a thread Guidance on increasing meter size. in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Putting in more zones always helps. The family home I installed uses five zones. 3/4" meter and 1.5" PVC pipe for the first 250 feet, and then it...

8 replies | 125 view(s)

05-13-2013, 07:44 PM

Terry replied to a thread Uponor PEX connector? in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

That is Uponor PEX, (previously Wirsbo) It's the brand that I use. It uses an expansion tool.

4 replies | 104 view(s)

05-13-2013, 01:15 PM

Terry replied to a thread Installing a Thermostatic Mixing Valve in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

It locks in the temperature.

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05-13-2013, 10:11 AM

Terry replied to a thread Installing a Thermostatic Mixing Valve in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I like the Honeywell http://www.terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?45651-Honeywell-AM-1-Thermostatic-Mixing-Valves-(-water-heater-tempering-)...

7 replies | 128 view(s)

05-13-2013, 08:37 AM

Terry replied to a thread Advice dealing with plumber -- Aquatic Tub Leak in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

The first place I would look is the tub waste and overflow. Most leaks happen there, and they are the easiest to fix. If you have water below the...

2 replies | 92 view(s)

05-13-2013, 08:30 AM

Terry replied to a thread How to adjust water pressure at Tub on this Moen Faucet in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

That's a Moen Posi-Temp. The handle rotates to the left, getting hotter the farther left it goes. There is no volumn adjustment on those.

2 replies | 89 view(s)

05-12-2013, 09:29 PM

Terry replied to a thread Is pipe/water pressue pressure limited to the smallest denominater ? in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Pressure never increases You can have friction loss though. A larger pipe has less friction loss. Though a hosebib does just fine with 1/2" I do...

7 replies | 147 view(s)

05-12-2013, 09:22 PM

Terry replied to a thread What's the secret sauce on manuerving a Drop in Cast Iron Tub in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

I skipped the part about this being a drop in tub. If you are tiling down to it, like putting it within three walls, you may have problems with...

7 replies | 220 view(s)

05-12-2013, 08:29 PM

Terry replied to a thread Re-plumbing house, runl Pex through joist or under the joists? in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

You leave 2" on the top and 2" on the bottom of the floor joist, drilling in the middle portion.

3 replies | 125 view(s)

05-12-2013, 07:23 PM

SewerRatz replied to a thread Double sink rough in. . . in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

From under the sink, how else would one access it?

16 replies | 299 view(s)

05-12-2013, 02:46 PM

SewerRatz replied to a thread Vanity Plumbing Options in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Should of hired a plumber

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05-12-2013, 02:42 PM

SewerRatz replied to a thread Double sink rough in. . . in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I would of added a clean out above each tee.

16 replies | 299 view(s)

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