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You cant run horizontal venting until you are above the flood plain of that fixture, using whatever measurement your local code states.

I would have just used copper all the way around. The 3/4" plastic pipe has about the same diameter as 1/2" copper. 1" plastic pipe should have been used to equal the 3/4" copper ID inside the...

Replace all the old parts. If you have to cut a bit into the wall, do it. It will save you the hassle of leaks or other repairs later.

Was the old city supply PVC as well?

Check the inlet screens on faucets and softner.

Sounds like a low point in the system. Condensation is building up on all of the vertical runs or the duct work is pitched slightly so it all runs down to the bottom where the water is collecting. ...

I'd yank it up pretty quick to avoid more serious damage in the floor around the shower basin.

Like others said, sounds like a handyman tried but failed to do this work even half properly!!

Do you have any large trees in your front yard? How old is the house? Any idea what type of drain pipe you have in the front yard?

If you doubt anything, get it done with a camer as well, and...

Like cast iron or stainless steel? copper? titanium? Why do you need a 'metal' one?

There is a reason why all of them are plastic. They all work well and you could possibly void the warranty if...

Is your water hard or soft? Water pressure? Cheap brass?

Same. I dont have a meter on my place, but even if I did, I wouldnt waste the money on a rain head or other shower "accessories." Showers are meant to be for cleaning oneself and sure relaxing for...

You'd be ok with 2" vent. You dont want to oversize venting as well. Keep pitch on the vent so gases can rise. There is no other requirement for length or anything as long as the horizontal run is...

I need a scale drawing, sorry. Just kidding!

I dont know the code for your area, it seems fine though. If you wanna be cool, add a cleanout where the vent goes up.

Pretty much what Jimbo said.

That S trap is terrible. Cleanout not needed for a sink/dishwasher especially.
The vertical drop should be on the sink side of the trap, allowing you room to put...

If it fails when someone is not home the traps are siphoned dry, leaving methane to build up in the home. Then your furnace lights up and BAM. I'm sure your far away neighbour would notice if your...

I'd only be concerned about the temperatrue for the first foot or so coming out of the steam generator since it is so hot. Just make sure the pipe you have can handle the temperature. Most PVC/CPVC...

I'd call a pro that is familiar with this type of installation and ask him/her.

You may want a copper/steel vent at this point to handle the temperature of the unit.

I dont see a problem with...

Then boring/cutting a hole(from the underside) IS the easiest way!!

Buying adaptors/extensions and other weird parts can get pricey and possibly take a few days/weeks to get, unless your local...

What is your countertop made out of? If its wood/particle board, drill out most of the thickness with a hole saw so its only the depth of a normal countertop or whatever will fit for the normal...

The use of an AAV depends on your local code allowing it. If it is allowed, it should be the last option, as it seems to be for yourself(since you want it easy).

Remember that an AAV has moving...

Why does it matter? You shouldnt be exposing it to over 80# over the span of its life, or the pipes either.

They might test it to 100# or so. Why dont you call the ASME hotline? :P

I'm sure...

Check code in your area for requirements of how many fixtures you can drain into one stack.

Dont use the vent from the lower floors to act as a drain for the toilet, or anything for that matter.

No. Just spend the extra few seconds spinning it yourself. Unless you are doing a ton of work with this tool, its not worth it.

Use the search function here.

Uh oh. Thats a FORD valve....you might have to get a special tool that costs $100 and ONLY fits that valve. That might fix the problem. //sarcasm.

Like Gary said, a nice crescent/adjustable...