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02:11 PM
DougB
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Crimp off soft copper
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Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
The problem is that I have hydronic heat in the ceilings of my home - there are 1000's of feet of 1/2" od soft copper embedded in the plaster...
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06-16-2013,
10:25 AM
DougB
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Crimp off soft copper
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Well a C-Clamp and vise grips were enough to stop it down to a drip - but not enough to solder. Had enough room for a flare block - so I flared it...
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06-15-2013,
06:49 PM
DougB
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Crimp off soft copper
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I have hydronic heat. There is a loop of 1/2" od soft copper embedded in the mud of the bathroom floor. I'm going to rip out the mud (it's...
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06-14-2013,
01:19 PM
DougB
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Copper Pipe repair for a newbie
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Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
What I was suggesting is to cut the tubing (from each branch of the Tee) about 8" back (if you have the room), and replace the tubing and Tee. In...
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06-14-2013,
11:30 AM
DougB
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Copper Pipe repair for a newbie
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Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
I would say you need to cut the tee out ( about 8" ). You can get couplings without a 'stop' - so you won't need a union. If the tubing has...
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06-14-2013,
11:23 AM
DougB
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Copper Pipe repair for a newbie
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Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
I would say you need to cut the tee out ( about 8" ). You can get couplings without a 'stop' - so you won't need a union. If the tubing has...
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16 replies | 260 view(s)
06-12-2013,
06:32 AM
DougB
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Tile behind wall hung vanity?
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Remodel Forum & Blog
Good thought about leaving out a couple of tile. A friend said to treat the vanity like a kitchen cabinet: The cabinets go in first, then the tile.
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06-11-2013,
10:50 AM
DougB
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Tile behind wall hung vanity?
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Remodel Forum & Blog
I thought it may look neater if I tiled it in. You would see any gap between the vanity and the tile.
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06-11-2013,
08:37 AM
DougB
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Tile behind wall hung vanity?
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Remodel Forum & Blog
My wife selected a wall hung vanity that is about 48" long and 24" high. It fastens to the wall with lag bolts. At first I thought I would tile...
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06-08-2013,
12:28 PM
DougB
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Buying material from the big box stores. Good idea or not? Top five reasons not to
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
Having grown up in a family that was in wholesale business – I think I have a good view of where it was and where it is going: Yeah, in 1965 we...
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06-07-2013,
03:57 PM
DougB
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Buying material from the big box stores. Good idea or not? Top five reasons not to
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
Look at the logic: HD and Lowes gets a lot of business. If you want the DIY business, then you have to create an atmosphere to cater to these...
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06-07-2013,
12:43 PM
DougB
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Buying material from the big box stores. Good idea or not? Top five reasons not to
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
I bought a 10 pack of RJ-45 connectors - I needed 10. It turns out there were 7 :) I guess someone opened the package carefully, used 3, and...
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06-07-2013,
12:20 PM
DougB
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Buying material from the big box stores. Good idea or not? Top five reasons not to
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
My grandfather owned two refrigeration/heating wholesale stores. I worked in both when I was in school. I was the 12 year old who knew Nibco...
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06-07-2013,
07:45 AM
DougB
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Buying material from the big box stores. Good idea or not? Top five reasons not to
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
#3) Material that is mishandled. Recently bought some L copper - apparently someone wasn't very gentle in the handling - had to take it back - all...
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05-29-2013,
04:21 PM
DougB
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Bath tub alcove
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
I've researched the tubs. It seems HydroSystems makes some pretty pratical tubs. I'm looking at the Lacy. You can get it with the tile flange...
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2 replies | 145 view(s)
05-29-2013,
04:17 PM
DougB
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What is the proper way to lay down 1/2" Radiant Heat pipe? - Looking for perfection
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
I have a home, built in 1950 with hydronic heat, in the ceilings. That is right - about 3/4" of cement, and a coat of plaster. Not to brag, it is...
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9 replies | 195 view(s)
05-29-2013,
12:59 PM
DougB
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Bath tub alcove
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
I'm building the end wall of an alcove for a drop-in tub. How much wider than the tub do you think I should make the wall? I was thinking about...
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2 replies | 145 view(s)
05-29-2013,
11:54 AM
DougB
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What is the proper way to lay down 1/2" Radiant Heat pipe? - Looking for perfection
in
Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
I don't do this for a living, but my grandfather was a heat transfer engineer, and I picked up some 'stuff' from working on jobs (40 yrs ago). The...
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9 replies | 195 view(s)
05-29-2013,
05:51 AM
DougB
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Pressure Drop - whole house filter - Aquapure AP903
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Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
About 10 years ago I installed two Aquapure filters in the main cold water line because of rust in the city water mains. I use 5 micron filters,...
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29 replies | 709 view(s)
05-28-2013,
10:58 AM
DougB
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Choosing the best Grout for your shower renovation
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
So what changed your mind about urethane grout?
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05-27-2013,
09:55 AM
DougB
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Expansion loop for exposed 2" copper drain line?
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
Paint the PVC an attractive color to blend in with the retaining wall.
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10 replies | 181 view(s)
05-27-2013,
07:20 AM
DougB
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Expansion loop for exposed 2" copper drain line?
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
I've run long runs of copper for refrigeration systems - never had an expansion problem. Why would you use copper for a drain line? PVC painted...
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10 replies | 181 view(s)
05-26-2013,
06:45 AM
DougB
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Sledge Hammer Advice - CI Tub
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
I had a hugh tub - they said it was a 'garden tub' - much more than 300 lbs. They must have installed the tub before the inside framing. Used my...
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8 replies | 357 view(s)
05-22-2013,
01:37 PM
DougB
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Preferred Makes/Models - Tileover Access Panels
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
@chefwong: "Caulk - it will NOT match up in sheen or texture with any of the grout lines...this is a poor idea . No offense for those suggesting it -...
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05-21-2013,
06:42 AM
DougB
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Preferred Makes/Models - Tileover Access Panels
in
Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
What I've done is frame the opening and made a panel with cement board. I tiled the wall, cutting the tile so the panel is removable. Caulk the...
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14 replies | 543 view(s)
05-20-2013,
08:14 AM
DougB
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Methods for sealing sill plate to foundation?
in
Remodel Forum & Blog
Can you stuff some fiberglass insulation in the block - just enough so it will support the foam until it hardens?
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11 replies | 381 view(s)
05-20-2013,
08:11 AM
DougB
replied to a thread
Attic Insulation, nearly flat roof
in
Remodel Forum & Blog
In the northern climates, you need good air circulation in the attic to prevent ice dams. You want to make sure that you don't block the soffit...
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8 replies | 299 view(s)
05-19-2013,
09:53 AM
DougB
replied to a thread
Refridgerator suppy valve
in
Remodel Forum & Blog
The PVC is plastic, the valve is brass. You can't glue brass to plastic. This is why you need an adaptor - 1/2" PVC to 1/2" NPT (national pipe...
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10 replies | 337 view(s)
05-19-2013,
09:46 AM
DougB
replied to a thread
Finishing Basement - Insulating Walls and Floors
in
Remodel Forum & Blog
As a degreed engineer - and I don't mean to say that because I have a degree, that my opinon is worth any more than anyone elses... but... Look -...
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