Questions tagged [plumbing]
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Heat exchange loop and house water loop overlapping?
My house has a hot water storage tank which is heated by water circulating through a loop that passes through a heat exchanger in another room, near the boiler. This tank is used to supply water to ...
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What is the best way to handle weird undersink plumbing?
I have multiple sinks where we have the same situation.
The wall tube is glued into a stub. The stub has about 1/2 inch sticking out so I cannot start over.
The wall tube is 1 1/2", the old ...
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Replace spigot + galvanized supply line
I discovered a "fun" spigot leak over the weekend and wanted to check with the hivemind before repairing.
The copper feeding the outdoor spigot appears to have burst. It sprays water when ...
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Aprilaire 800z whole home steam humidifier hose repeatedly slips off canister -- how do I fix this?
I have an Aprilaire 800z steam humidifier. The steam hose keeps slipping off after only a few weeks of operation. The unit was installed 2 years ago. The problem has occurred every winter, but it's ...
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How to systematically find main shutoff valve?
I a visiting a relatives home and would like to know where the main water shutoff valve is located.
Is there a systematic process, starting from the inside of the house to locate the main water valve? ...
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How to store a cast iron boiler
I have a Weil-McLain CGa-6 cast iron boiler. It is not connected to my system yet and I just did a pressure test on it. It passed. I likely won't install it until maybe June or July, so I'm ...
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Sillcock fix or replacement
The handle on the sillcock just spins so the water won’t turn off. It has a frost proof stem and I don’t have access to it on the interior of the house. It has been a slow leak for a while so I’m ...
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Is it OK to install copper pipe stubouts through a backing block?
I have this blocking board that is installed there so I can screw the support for the shower column into it
Just below that point at the base of the shower base I will have the stub outs, like below.
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Drain vent strategy for half and full bathrooms on two levels
I have a half bath on first floor (7' x 9') and full bath on second floor (7' x 12'). I am looking for options for locating the main stack and vents. A side inlet tee to connect the shower and ...
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How can I remove the handle from my faucet?
I managed to remove the screw from the handle, but I still can't detach the handle itself to replace the cartridge. I tried using WD-40, tapping around the handle, and pulling straight up, but none of ...
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Is it safe to use isolators on pex to stop joist rubbing noise?
I have had my house repiped with pex and have been frustrated with the noise that comes with how it reacts to heat. I have a boiler and hot water heating, so the temperature difference can be quite ...
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How to install system bypass piping
I have a B&G Monoflo hydronic heating system in my house that was installed in the early 1950s. I have cast iron radiators throughout the house. There are two circuits, but only one thermostat, ...
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Removing the flow restrictor
Can the flow restrictor always be removed on a showerhead? The following showerhead is stumping me as the green flow restrictor seems to be wider than the opening. Any suggestions on how to get it out?...
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What's needed to achieve hot water recirculation given this plumbing?
I'm interested in adding hot water recirculation to my house. I believe that all of the plumbing meant to facilitate it is already in place, but I'm not sure I fully understand it. What is the intent ...
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Bathroom Counter Sink Caulk Type, Silicone or Adhesive?
I wanted to add some caulk between the sink counter and sink. (green area).
Should I use Adhesive Caulk, or Silicone caulk ?
The old caulk is rubbing off, and want to apply new one. Also, is it okay ...
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