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This week I'm planning on installing a yard drain of 4" diameter, SCH 40 PVC. I want to solvent weld the joints to prevent roots from entering.

It is going to be in the 10 degree Fahrenheit...

Thanks for your response, I was able to find some shallow plastic boxes (1" deep) They have tabs that go over the face of the wall surface, and say that the cable must be attached within 12" of the...

The local hardware has a plastic box that is only 1" deep. It has a knockout on the top and bottom. It doesn't have the screw-tightened tabs that the "old-work" boxes do.

Thanks Dave,
I'll look for those boxes.

The problem is depth of the conventional boxes. When they go into the wall they hit studs, or sheathing. I only want to join two pieces of 12-2 together so don't need much space.

This does raise...

I was considering modifying a box by drilling two holes in the bottom for romex connectors. This would allow me to bring the wires into the box from a location other than the back of the box. I...

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I need to install a few junction boxes in an old home. I've tried to use the standard old-work boxes, but they are too deep.

I've considered cutting the back of the box, but not sure if...

Thanks for all of the responses to the question. We typically heat with a wood stove, but I plugged the heater in to take the chill off before bedtime. I was surprised at how hot it was, and...

I should clarify that I was referring to appliance cords not extension cords. I would be willing to bet that only 1 in 1,000 know that a 1,500 watt heater should not be plugged into a 15 amp...

I am referring to things like space heaters. I had a 1,500 watt space heater plugged in yesterday and the plug and cord were getting quite warm!

I know that a general rule is to not reduce the size of wire, so then why are extension cord sizes for appliances so small? Are they sized to the appliances demand?

Thanks in Advance

Thanks for the responses! We chose to pigtail and there were no space issues.

Update: Success! After a long search I found the correct size tank/bowl gasket. The company that was very helpful is called "The Answer Line" . The person was very helpful and explained that they...

I'm thinking that the box will be more packed with the wire nuts, but maybe not. With pigtails the outlet won't be wired "in series" which is a plus.

I'm wondering if they make a receptacle with 3 sets of screws and not just 2? This is to avoid a pigtail with three pieces of 12-2 coming into a receptacle box.

Thank in Advance!

There is a challenge to using the no-hub couplings that are available at the supply house. They have a "stop" half-way through the fitting (the rubber forms the stop). This "stop" will prevent the...

Would this be a no-hub street tee? Also by "street tee" do you mean the "leg" of the tee can have a piece of PVC pipe slide right over it?

Also, what is the problem in using a "Y"?

Thanks again

Thanks for the input HJ. Do you think that a PVC san-tee would work, or should I be using a CI san-tee?

Thanks

Thanks again Jad,
I'm leaning toward a CI wye because of the weight. I'll have to see if the local supply houses have them. Either way I will be clamping and bracing the CI riser.

Thanks jad,

Is this what you mean by no hub (link below)? Also, If I cut the CI there will be another 15' of CI above this point. Could someone recommend a riser clamp that will be able to be...

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What is a code compliant method for this?

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I have a vertical 4" Cast Iron piece that I want to connect a horizontal 3" PVC drain to. The local store has a "saddle" with a gasket on the inside and u-bolts that will wrap around the CI....

Here is a picture of the toilet and one of inside the tank. Again, the leak developed when I installed a new overflow tube/flapper assembly and foam tank/bowl gasket. There is a good chance these...

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Thanks for your interest Terry! I will do my best to get a photo within a couple of days.

Bill

wjcandee,
I am enjoying your perspective on toilet repair and selection. I too am leaning toward some Toto toilets, but until that time comes will not replace a quality working toilet for a new...