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Thank you Kevin

Does anyone know if they are out of business? Last time I bought a drain from them directly was about 6 months ago. Now their website is expired. Can't find any info and none of the plumbing houses...

OK, after further research I found an even better drain than the SiouxChief. The Davke3000:http://www.davke.com/

Same idea, but also available in a no-hub so you can connect with a Fernco, which...

Jimbo, not so sure about that. The existing unit is about 15 yrs old and just started leaking. Regular ABS no-caulk drain with the big hex nut. Appears that leak was caused by the nut loosening from...

Thank you Hackney. That's exactly what I was looking for.

HJ, I see the Sioux unit above can be used with either putty or a gasket (top side). I'm OK with either, just don't want silicone because...

How do you propose to attach the wood post to the top of the tiled wall? And to the ceiling? Both attachments need to be structural.

Does anyone make a drain for an acrylic shower base that bolts up like a garbage disposal? some type of arrangement with screws and a collar?

Existing shower base, I have access from below but not...

When you say rust, are you saying the heat exchanger is not stainless? I'm thinking if enough rust to clog the vent fell off the thing in 2 years, how long before it rusts through?
Are there 2 heat...

Ok, apparently nothing out there. Looks like I might have to go into a condensing unit.

Let me try a different question: Why is the Bradford condensing heater well over twice as expensive as the...

Actually no. Not any that I can find.

It seems Bradford's direct vent heaters (2-pipe) are less efficient than their power vent heaters, at least according to figures on their website.

I am looking for a power direct vent heater, 60-75 gal, with a 65k or higher burner. Must be Energy Star, which means EF=.67 or better. Does not need to be condensing.

I've identified the Rheem...

Thanks guys. Related question: some swing checks are labeled "for horizontal installation only". I do understand why. But why aren't all of them labeled that way? Can some of them be installed...

What exactly is a hard/soft seat valve, what purpose does each serve, and where is one used vs. the other?

http://store.webstonevalves.com/default.aspx?page=item%20detail&itemcode=10542

Thank you. HJ, yes I felt that diagram should have had individual check valves for each branch, that's why I said not sure if that diagram is complete. What kind of balancing valves? Are Circuit...

You're not disturbing me, no offense intended. I'm just not sure what we're talking about.

In your link, my system is basically Diagram 3 on page 7. Several "zones", I call them branches. Not...

Thatguy, not sure what your point is, but your link contradicts you. It shows balance valves, not aquastats.

Let's start from this: I don't know. If you are experienced with multi-branch...

Yes, there are 4 separate return lines, from different parts of the house. Lengths unknown, some may be well over 50 ft. I want to make sure all of the returns have sufficient flow. Depending on...

Neither I nor my plumber have experience with multi-branch recirculation systems. We have a 4-branch return system to redo and I'd like to learn a bit. Does anyone have a link to a good design...

Yes, the pump is only for the water heater (potable water). No indirect heater on premises. That's what caught my attention. Client also has a clear bowl hot water sediment filter (stainless mesh...

I have a customer with a dead pump that my plumber will replace. Single circuit residential. The old pump was a a Bell NRF-22. I have 2 questions:

1. Was the Bell & Gossett NRF-22 an acceptable...

In my area, all trades charge a service fee to come to your location, for any purpose. Whether work is done on that trip or not. That charge is typically $75 and covers the service person's travel...

Agreed, a concrete cutting co. may be overkill for 3 square feet, but breaking the slab close to the edge requires a bit of skill so you don't crack it to the outside edge.

This may be a job ill...

A really good size jackhammer is fastest. Used properly, not too much dust. Tent the area and/or use a dust collector. Yes misting helps but not as much as a helper with a large funnel type dust...

1950s house, one story on slab. The kitchen sink has an S trap with the drain going straight down through the slab. Sink is under a window. Looking in the attic, there is a vent stack within 4 ft of...

That was the original subject of the thread. Read the very first post.