Wethead
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Any bowl needs to set flat to the floor without rocking. Shim as needed, though we tend to shim the back and try to pin the front of the bowl to the...

If there is "any" restriction on the tub spout piping, it will force water up to the shower head. It needs to be unrestricted copper, galvanized or...

I would remove the PRV first, and then you will be able to unsolder the shutoff valve and resolder a new one. While you are at it, you might also...

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...

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"....

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...

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

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

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

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...