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We're getting ready to install a Pex homerun system with a Manabloc. Viega Pex has a bend radius of 8 times the pipe diameter or 4" for 1/2" pipe. We bought the 100' roll of Pex so the pipe has a...

We're getting ready to install a Pex homerun system with a Manabloc, so we also are struggling with the flexibility issue. Viega Pex has a bend radius of 8 times the pipe diameter or 4" for 1/2"...

Thanks valveman and LLigetfa. This was most helpful. I really appreciate the time you guys give to sharing information with folks like me.

About that air vent... the pipe that the 1/2" cap is...

I need some help in understanding how the water pipe is connected under the well head. Since obviously I can only see what's on top, I'm attaching a picture of that in hopes that someone can tell me...

No, it was PVC for the cold supply and CPVC for the hot. My husband put it in about 10 years ago because the original iron pipes were badly corroded. We had no problems from either the PVC or CPVC...

We're putting Pex in our new home. I've never had Pex in a house before (only PVC) so I'm not sure what to expect. Most of the Pex will be under the floor in our basement. The full basement has...

I called Viega today and asked them about the caulk. They emailed me a short list of fire block/barrier sealants that are compatible with Pex. I'm attaching it here in case it could be of help to...

Jimbo, I'm getting an error message when I click on the link. Can you try pasting it again?

I found a document on the 3M site concerning CPVC, but like you I couldn't find anything specifically...

I'm bumping this in hopes of getting a response. If you're not familiar with the 3M product, I'd still like to know what you use as fire stop sealant that is compatible with Pex. I can check with...

I have questions as to where fire block caulk is required around pipe penetrations. Can someone answer yes or no to the following locations:

* joists?
* blocking (between joists, over basement...

Around here, (NC), they don't allow PVC. We were told we could use CPVC, Pex, or a black plastic pipe (not sure what it's called.) We figured Pex was the best of these options.

As per advice, we are using 10 ga red and black for the pump and 12 ga black and white for the light. We were going to get 12 ga green for the ground but they didn't have enough at Lowes so we paid...

I talked with the electrical inspector. The electrical wires and the water pipe (Pex) can be side by side, whether the wires are UF-B or THWN in conduit. We're like the idea of putting the wires in...

I agree with your assessment. We do plan to hire a pro to hook all this up and run the rest of the wiring in the house. But we need to go ahead and put the wire in the ditch with our water pipe so...

Would this meet code or are you just joking? I thought we had to run 2 hots and a ground for the pump. But as you can see by my continuing questions I am woefully ignorant when it comes to things...

:confused: translate please?

I have a document from Myers that has a chart for their pumps that is similar to the chart for Franklin pumps in your link. According to Myers with a 1 HP pump I can go 383 ft with 12 ga wire and...

We have a Myers Predator 2-wire, 1HP, 230 V 5 GPM pump installed in our well at our new home. Currently the pump is wired to a small pressure tank at the well with a cord on it so we can plug it in...

We considered an AAV and yes, they are allowed in NC, but I don't like the idea of having to replace it every few years, but thanks for the suggestion. If the loop vent becomes a problem with...

I had a chance to show the drawings to my plumbing inspector. He said that the "foot vent" and the vent riser would have to be "wet," i.e. also a drain from another fixture. Fortunately, since HJ...

LLigetfa
Thank you for the explanation. This makes sense and explains why it would only happen periodically. I really don't think I have any recourse, as the well was installed according to code -...

Thanks for the explanation. This is what I feared may be happening. I am reluctant to contact the Health Department; I'd be in a hard spot if they decide the driller is not responsible and the well...

The well casing is 6" PVC. The casing is 74' deep. It was grouted with bentonite to a depth of 35.' The casing extends 12" above the ground surface as is required by code. According to the well...

After dry fitting the parts together, I discovered that on one of my sinks, it would work best for the bow or yoke vent to be upstream of the drain. I wondered how this would affect its operation.
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We have a deep well, 420', with a static water level of 40' and a recovery of 2 GPM. Usually our water runs clear, though we do get some sediment buildup over time as is evidenced in a container...