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A contractor was getting water out from one of my frost free spigots which is used infrequently, about once a month. Today he noticed chunks of crud came out for about 3 gallons worth before the water ...
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What is the correct way to transition from galvanized steel pipe from the meter to copper water pipe in a house? Right now there is just a union (no dielectric), so I'm wondering if I should replace ...
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I'm going on vacation for a week. I plan to shut off the main water valve for the house. Question 1) What is better for the overall life/corrosion of copper pipes, to drain the water out of them ...
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Pipes made of corrugated flex copper were popular about 30+ years ago, in particular they were used to connect stop valves and bathroom/kitchen faucets, as shown in the photo. Typically, one end was ...
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Last Saturday, I returned from a trip and had no water flowing out of any faucet in the house. For context, the house is residential with water supplied by the city. My neighbors do have water. I had ...
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I need to cut the extension off my tub spout pipe so I can put another spout on it. The original spout (which never worked right) is a slip-on type but requred about 6 inches of pipe. Whomever did it ...
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Replacing the valve on a cold water pipe under a household sink. The 3-way T valve is used to divert water through a drinking water filter and back again. I'm replacing the tap and filter, this ...
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My plumber who installed my hot water heater 2 years ago is a ~@#%$@$%. He created a super weird construction above the water heater that does not satisfy manufacturer clearance requirements and ...
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I have a leak coming from a hole on a copper drain pipe. I was wondering if I'd need to get a coupling soldered over it or of I could get away with cutting the pipe and sliding a rubber connector over ...
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I’ve currently renovating my place and noticed a green spot on the main water line inside my apartment. I’ve did some reading and I suppose it’s oxidation, but I’m not sure if this is severe or a ...
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I just received this ferrule remover tool. The first half of the process worked great: the ferrule [and nut] came right out. But the nut is really really locked on the thread of the removal tool. I'...
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When I flush the toilet on the upper floor, water runs out slightly in the pipe in the basement (right at the opening where it is rusty. The opening is actually meant for cleaning the pipe). I got ...
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I’m adding a water filtration loop to a residential home. The copper pipe coming from the street into the house is 1” in diameter. I’m going to split this main line so I can run it to the sediment ...
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I was looking at an FNPT copper adapter online (1-1/2 in. Copper DWV Cup x FIP Female Adapter Fitting) which says "Use with DWV hard-temper tubing" and I'm not sure what hard-temper tubing ...
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I hired a contractor to renovate my shower. He has a five star rating with 40 reviews on Google Maps and four years on the Better Business Bureau with no complaints. Yesterday I turned off the water, ...
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