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Today, 01:28 PM

MACPLUMB 777 replied to a thread Base Cabinet drain re-route in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

you can do it your way sort of just don't go up, go down and tie in under the floor ! and yes you still need to run vent up though roof CA...

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Today, 12:42 PM

Terry replied to a thread Toto Drake II vs Aquia - Ostomy bag in Toilet Forum discussions

You can dump them in a container, but it's easier with an elongated bowl to just do it all there while sitting. Plus, you can't take all that other...

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Today, 10:38 AM

Terry started a thread Installing a new Moen Posi-Temp shower valve in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

Sometimes it's time to replace an old shower faucet and go with a new pressure balanced faucet. Moen makes the Posi-Temp, which holds the...

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Today, 10:18 AM

Terry replied to a thread Drake ii Rough-in vs. existing 15 5/8” in Toilet Forum discussions

You would be looking at the Vespin II if you wanted to go with the 14" Unift adapter. Same tank, but a different bowl that allows moving it back 2"....

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Today, 09:40 AM

Terry replied to a thread Kohler shower hardware.... in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Looking at the spec sheets everything looks fine. 1/2 NPT, which is standard stuff. I see that the K-9511 has two outlets, a male 1/2" pipe...

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Today, 09:19 AM

Terry replied to a thread Base Cabinet drain re-route in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

The plumbing takes presidence over trash bins. That's why you have a plumbing inspector, and plumbing permits.

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Yesterday, 10:11 PM

Terry replied to a thread Problem with hose bib in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Normally we would do it from an inside wall to access the connection to an outside hosebib.

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Yesterday, 07:57 PM

Terry replied to a thread Redoing Plumbing in Old House - Manifold and Tee Question in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

It doesn't really matter whether the manifold is before or after the 3/4" upstairs pipes as long as it's sized properly. Water pipe sizing

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Yesterday, 07:20 PM

Terry replied to a thread In looking at the Toilet's - will the Drake II 1G fit a 1.28 flapper in Toilet Forum discussions

Next It looks like you would have to change out quite a bit. The parts for the Drake II 1G ST453U are quite different than for the ST454E...

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Yesterday, 04:08 PM

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

If the plumber needs to meet the local codes, he is not going to give you a choice if you want the pan, expansion tank, and any other things needed. ...

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Yesterday, 10:23 AM

Terry replied to a thread Septic smells - Cadet 3 in Toilet Forum discussions

If may have need two wax rings if the flange was too low. http://www.americanstandard-us.com/assets/documents/amstd/install/Install_2826.pdf ...

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Yesterday, 09:32 AM

master plumber mark replied to a thread Power vent or power direct vent recommendations in Water Heater Forum, Tanks

HEY, for that price on the bradford white I could probably ship you one from Indiana for 1250. I am just venting about the heater we were...

10 replies | 161 view(s)

Yesterday, 05:36 AM

master plumber mark replied to a thread Power vent or power direct vent recommendations in Water Heater Forum, Tanks

The Rheem power appears to be a good model. They seem to have finally gotten all the kinks out of the unit simply by copying the Bradford white...

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05-18-2013, 07:46 PM

Terry replied to a thread Power vent or power direct vent recommendations in Water Heater Forum, Tanks

I like the Rheem units too. You might also look into tankless if you have a good enough gas supply there.

10 replies | 161 view(s)

05-18-2013, 07:37 PM

Terry replied to a thread Refridgerator suppy valve in Remodel Forum & Blog

It may be easiest to work out from the CPVC I would cut it back and start over. The threads where the shutoff threads down look to be fine...

10 replies | 116 view(s)

05-18-2013, 07:17 PM

Terry replied to a thread Toto Drake II vs Aquia - Ostomy bag in Toilet Forum discussions

I had the TOTO Aquia for a while, and then changed it for a TOTO Double Cyclone. The Aquia was pre Ostomy bag, and the double cyclone was during...

6 replies | 175 view(s)

05-18-2013, 11:55 AM

Terry replied to a thread Unifit on home owner remodel in Toilet Forum discussions

In an old 1939 home I have not had an inspector make me change that dimension. Some old homes in Seattle are 7 feet for the bath. That meant 24"...

2 replies | 63 view(s)

05-18-2013, 11:13 AM

Terry replied to a thread Moen tub/ shower control, uneven pressure in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

A thirty year old non-balanced Moen, the cartridge would not have much affect on water pressure side to side. If you have the pressure balanced...

3 replies | 56 view(s)

05-18-2013, 11:09 AM

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

The previous drawing you have posted shows many more fixtures. A standard laundry trap drain is pretty small. Some people are installing...

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05-18-2013, 11:04 AM

Terry replied to a thread Is this ok... stand pipe, laundry tub, bar sink, shower plumbing in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

When the fixture above drains quickly, like pulling the plug and draining, it can siphon the trap below. Will the bar sink drain slow enough?...

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05-18-2013, 10:52 AM

Terry replied to a thread Is this ok... stand pipe, laundry tub, bar sink, shower plumbing in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

And they do reject it when inspected. But this guy is just up the road from me, and maybe in BC it's okay. I don't like doing things twice, so I...

6 replies | 125 view(s)

05-18-2013, 10:23 AM

Terry replied to a thread Help with changing Price Phister knob to Moen lever tub handle in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

I believe you have a Price Phister cartridge there. It's not a Moen cartridge in the wall. Price Phister Avante valve You need something...

3 replies | 73 view(s)

05-17-2013, 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...

9 replies | 28520 view(s)

05-17-2013, 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...

4 replies | 89 view(s)

05-17-2013, 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...

5 replies | 90 view(s)

05-17-2013, 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. ...

3 replies | 112 view(s)

05-17-2013, 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...

4 replies | 129 view(s)

05-17-2013, 06:58 AM

MACPLUMB 777 replied to a thread New electric water heater on concrete slab in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

http://www.getfloodstop.com/Water_Heater_FloodStop_p/fs34npt.htm This is the best to prevent flooding, it turns off water at the same time...

21 replies | 338 view(s)

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...

5 replies | 137 view(s)

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 | 182 view(s)

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