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I use one or the other dope or tape on threaded connections. Thread tape can get into the piping if the installer is careless with how... -
Sylvan reacted to breplum's post in the thread No thread sealant required for gas line for burner where it connects to the control valve? with
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Normal tapered threaded joints should always have sealant. Flared fittings should never have sealant. -
A foot valve is a check valve and a strainer combined. You should not have another check valve.
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Sylvan replied to the thread Removing chlorine but keeping fluoride.Would it be possible for you to find toothpaste or mouthwash that contains fluoride? Personally I would be more concerned about the...
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Sylvan replied to the thread Building trap in modern code.Then your lucky to have self priming traps for all your fixtures and oscillation is not a concern for you as you have vent covers on...
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Sylvan replied to the thread Building trap in modern code.If people would not throw a fetus, wetones, grease ,toys ,paper towels, rags,pampers etc down a drain the house trap would never get...
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Sylvan replied to the thread Building trap in modern code.I live 3 blocks from Yonkers and decades ago they had the best polititions money can buy ONLY A Moron would eliminate a building...
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Sylvan reacted to John Gayewski's post in the thread Is this relief valve needed or required? with Like.
What is this attached to? If it's dropping it needs replaced not deleted. You need to trace it and see where the piping connects.
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Sylvan replied to the thread Cold showers after new water heater install..Install a 27" heat sink on the CW line prior to connecting to the tank to prevent stratification of cold mixing with the hot . This...
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Sylvan replied to the thread Bathtub Spout Broke off & Need Help Please....Call a professional as the solder joint looks like lead by the discoloration When galvanized is mixed with non ferrous metals such as...
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Take a few pics of the boiler ,related piping and the gauge.
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I think you are saying that you run heating water thru a tank that provides hot water for showering etc. You will need a thermal...
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When flux doesn't get wiped off, it does leave a coating like this. Flux is corrosive, and that's one reason they have switched to...
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Sylvan replied to the thread Is this relief valve needed or required?.Not a great idea as model plumbing codes frown upon a "dead end" on the potable water system as it can cause contamination due to...
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Sylvan replied to the thread Suddenly need to turn faucets to 9/10 hot to get hot water out of them.Did the installer forget to open the valve for the return circulation line?