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Thank you, GrumpyPlumber for those kind words.


I agree Steve. And if you look at my first post, I thought it was a reasonable question put forth in a respectful way. I am sure that hj is very...

Actually, the vent WAS plugged and yes, I used a shop vac to clear it. And I never said my toilet wouldn't flush.


Well, maybe you should reconsider being a moderator for a DIY advice forum...

Well, actually no one mentioned the shopvac method. My own ingenuity came up with that. I don't think that keeping methods a secret is really an issue. There are dozens of DIY television programs...

Well, I called several plumbers today. A couple gave me an estimated flat rate for the job, both around $275. Another gave a $65 service and $80/hr with 2 guys because of the second story (I...

Thank you, geniescience and others who responded.

"The first response, from hj, said a lot in a few words. It could be argued that everything he didn't say didn't need to be said."

Others did...

Did I not say this in my first post? What is the point of this forum if I can't run things by people first who are NOT interested in getting my money?

Please read the posts before making such...

Regarding my question about typical mid-west rate range... I am not looking for specifics necessarily.

I don't know if plumbers charge $30/hr, or $75/hr or $150-200/hr.

Main focus with...

Good info. Never hired a plumber before. What is the typical mid-west hourly rate (range)? Is there an outdoor rate that is different than indoor? I am sure most of the plumbers have done a few...

I am pretty sure our vent pipe is obstructed. I can't see what exactly it is (too far down, but must still be above where the upstairs toilet joins as that still flushes. I don't know if it is...

The supply hose is a braided stainless steel hose, but I don't see that it has the longer shut-off valve/mechanism on either end.

I will pick up a new 1/4 turn shut-off when I am out later and...

It is an older, multi-turn style. I'm pretty sure that I got it all the way open, but I will have to check to make sure.

David

Well, I replaced the fill valve with the Korky QuietFill yesterday. After a day of use, the air gurgle is reduced but still there. I don't recall hearing any shower drain gurgle last night though. ...

I don't exactly know what you mean, "may not be closing." It doesn't continue to run or anything. I don't hear any water running/leaking when it is not supposed to (when not flushing). But, I am...

We have had a Drake for about 2 years. Absolutely love it. For a couple of months now, there has been some air gurgling. It started after a particularly cold night (still in winter) and was only...