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Sewer lateral cleaning question
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I used copper sulfate to kill tree roots, particularly those growing in sewer lines or septic systems. It works by dehydrating the...
Sunday at 9:41 AM
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57 years ago, my enlistment was over in the USN, and I started my plumbing and fire suppression career Now I am 78 and have just...
Sunday at 9:36 AM
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Gas behind oven
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Some street fittings, being cast rather than malleable, might be more prone to cracking under stress this is why some codes do not allow it
Jul 10, 2025
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I ended up going with Invisacook of South Florida. Since it uses induction tech under the countertop, I was able to eliminate the gas...
Jul 10, 2025
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Gas behind oven
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I only installed galvanized piping for gas when the area is subject to a lot of moisture or outside a building such as on AC /heating...
Jul 10, 2025
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Check your stub out heights, they may both be too high. Cheers, Wayne
Jul 3, 2025
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Help understanding this plumbing setup
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A Tempering valve is NOT considered an anti scald device . The majority of the law suits I am involved in are scalding as plumbers...
Jul 2, 2025
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This is interesting how you've been extensively involved in plumbing. At 76, and you're still on the forefront with water, my respect. A...
Jun 27, 2025
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As a retired member of the United Association apprentice pay will vary a little by the local union. Also my local union also has some...
Jun 27, 2025
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I see a lot of tanks on top of buildings in NY and in South America. Most tanks on the roof still need a booster pump as the top floor...
Jun 27, 2025
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12 Story Apartment Building
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Buildings have water tanks on the roof primarily to ensure a reliable water supply and consistent water pressure for the building's...
Jun 27, 2025
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I've seen those cartridges installed without proper alignment of the "V" groove in cartridge to brass body. Of course those plastic...
Jun 26, 2025
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Not likely we are going to be able to share decades of knowledge in a post. First thing to always check is cross connection evidence...
Jun 25, 2025
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I know of only one V notch. When aligned, and if the valve body has no debris preventing the push
Jun 23, 2025
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Bradford White Model Gas Water Heater - MI5036FBN4 issue
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I was just given another scalding case today. This 7 so far this year A 2 family home has a 75 gallon water heater and it was not...
Jun 23, 2025
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