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Today, 09:19 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Direct Vent Question - Vent near AC Unit in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I don't think it will affect the a/c. It is possible that the exhaust could be slightly corrosive, and that may be an issue - it depends on whether...

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Today, 09:10 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Water Hammer wont go away in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Okay, lets backup here. Water hammer occurs when the water is shut off, not during, or when the water is turned on. Is it actually ONLY making the...

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Today, 01:10 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Water Hammer wont go away in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

If you don't want to continually be adding air to a riser pipe, seek out an appropriately sized arrester. Tests have proven that any air trapped in...

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Today, 12:52 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Three Dead Outlet Mystery in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

At least you could quickly determine where all of the working circuits go, which may narrow it down some. Sometimes, a good visual inspection is all...

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Today, 11:53 AM

Terry replied to a thread Drain noise in Toilet Forum discussions

I would need a different picture than that.

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Today, 11:17 AM

Terry replied to a thread How to make sure shower arm is not leaking inside of wall in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

Renters!!! I once opened up the ceiling on a condo, first floor basement unit. Water was coming though the ceiling above the stacked shower. I saw...

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Today, 11:05 AM

Terry replied to a thread ABS or Sched. 40 PVC? in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Inspectors have failed me when I tried the transition glue. I always use the coupling now. I have no problem with switching to PVC if you are using...

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Today, 11:03 AM

Terry replied to a thread Toilet Choices? in Toilet Forum discussions

For above average size, then you would be looking at either a larger trapway, a Caroma toilet made in Australia (3" trapway in the bowl), or...

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Today, 10:14 AM

Terry replied to a thread ABS or Sched. 40 PVC? in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

If you switch to PVC, then use a shield coupling between the two materials. I would not glue them.

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Today, 10:12 AM

Terry replied to a thread Old Leak Under Tub, Mold Issues in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

Normally you would have a vent between the p-trap and where it enters a waste line for other fixtures to prevent siphoning of the p-trap. Also, the...

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Yesterday, 08:09 PM

Terry replied to a thread Replacing back flow; suspended toilet in Toilet Forum discussions

Gerber also makes a wall hung toilet. We do a lot of Glenwall installs too.

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Yesterday, 08:08 PM

Terry replied to a thread How to make sure shower arm is not leaking inside of wall in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

I have never looked into a wall to see if a shower arm was leaking. Either put tape on the threads, or pipe dope, thread the head onto the arm by...

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Yesterday, 07:56 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread How to make sure shower arm is not leaking inside of wall in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

Maybe, maybe not. A cap is less than a buck. Next time you're near a place that sells them, pick one up, then you'll know for sure. If you applied...

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Yesterday, 06:52 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Three Dead Outlet Mystery in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

A pro might use something like shown here: http://www.licensedelectrician.com/Store/Circuit_Tracers.htm?gclid=CLubjNSB77cCFQug4Aod0EcAcQ There are...

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Yesterday, 03:26 PM

LLigetfa replied to a thread 2nd question - this time on resin loss in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

Are you on city or well water? Do you treat with chlorine? Chlorine can break down the resin into small pieces. Do you have a bladder tank or...

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Yesterday, 02:16 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Water Hammer wont go away in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Take a look at this short video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgjRZq70GR4 ...the flowing water has energy (inertia). When the valve closes quick...

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Yesterday, 04:32 AM

LLigetfa replied to a thread Wow, I am confused. Can you figure this one out? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

You probably have too much air in the bladder and the tank is running out of water just as it is coming on. Your air and water gauges are probably...

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06-17-2013, 10:39 PM

Terry replied to a thread Neorest 500 and Rough-in Question in Toilet Forum discussions

With 11.5" to the wall you're fine with either the 500 or the Vespin II with their standard 12" kits.

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06-17-2013, 08:38 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Preparing durock for spray- on texture in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

sounds good to me. Normally, while maybe not always true, areas above the showerhead is considered 'dry'. It certainly can get some spray, but it's...

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06-17-2013, 08:33 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Water Heater replacement as part of bathroom remodels in Water Heater Forum, Tanks

FWIW, the tempering valve only adds cold to the outlet of the WH IF it is above what's left in the tank...IOW, if say the WH was set to 140, it would...

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06-17-2013, 08:15 PM

Terry replied to a thread Neorest 500 and Rough-in Question in Toilet Forum discussions

I've installed the Neorest 500 at 11.5" from the back wall. Are you measuring the wall? Or the floor mold? You can also fudge the adaper...

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06-17-2013, 06:57 PM

Terry replied to a thread Toilet rough in questions in Toilet Forum discussions

That works with the 2" veritcal pipe on the vent.

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06-17-2013, 06:47 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Water Heater replacement as part of bathroom remodels in Water Heater Forum, Tanks

The first time someone (it's usually the young or old who have the thinnest skin and get the worst of it) comes out with second degree burns because...

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06-17-2013, 06:40 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Preparing durock for spray- on texture in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

You have to consider the color and how much texturing you're going to put on plus if it's going to get a coat of paint or not. But, texture should...

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06-17-2013, 05:23 PM

master plumber mark replied to a thread Water Heater replacement as part of bathroom remodels in Water Heater Forum, Tanks

Why not just install a 75 gallon gas heater and it will do everything you will ever need it to do...... Many areas only require pressure...

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06-17-2013, 04:42 PM

Terry replied to a thread Need advice fixing the unfinished. in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

It's just a matter of picking up a roof flashing, and putting the holes in the right location to drop a pipe through. It's not a lot in parts. In...

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06-17-2013, 04:18 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Water Heater replacement as part of bathroom remodels in Water Heater Forum, Tanks

Where I live, regardless of how hot you set your WH tank to, you are required to install a tempering valve. Now, they come preset to 120-(maybe 119)...

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06-17-2013, 04:07 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread shower diverter/handle problem in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

If you know a machinist, and have lots of money, anything is possible! Other than that, the odds of finding an extension that works on that as slim...

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06-17-2013, 03:53 PM

Terry replied to a thread 3 Handle Shower diverter no longer working correctly in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

It drives the plumbing inspectors nuts that Home Depot sells product that doesn't meet plumbing codes. You may need to contact Glacier Bay for...

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06-17-2013, 03:25 PM

Terry replied to a thread A couple newbie install quesions in Toilet Forum discussions

I quit shipping toilets ten years ago for that reason. 20% of the shipments were broken in some way. Good luck. You could be in the 80% on...

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