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I'm trying to identify the water shutoff valve for my home. I believe this is the line where the water enters my home, however turning the valve to a close position does not stop the flow of water to ...
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I recently had an air well system installed to get rid of radon and it caused a ton of sediment to come into the house. I have an oil burning cast iron boiler with a 50 gal holding tank. Once I got ...
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I bought this house and the bedroom radiator pin was seized. I freed it but it became leaky; no amount of PTFE could repack the gland nut correctly. I have decided on replacing the TRV. I bought a ...
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I am trying to connect a dishwasher under the sink and I have trouble finding a solution for the waste pipe. I have already bought a wye splitter for the source, but have trouble finding a proper ...
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This is Moen kitchen faucet, model# 7425. After installing this faucet, it leaves around 1/8" Gap between spout base and deck plate. Is this gap normal? When using the sink, water may splash near ...
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I'm hoping someone can help me identify the plumbing for our house in Utah. Looking to add a vanity, toilet, shower and tie in another sink outside the bathroom. Hoping to understanding how to vent ...
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My inline pool chlorinator was not filling with water and thus not dissolving the tablets and chlorinating the pool. Bear with me as this is a little bit complicated. I've detailed the results of my ...
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The disposal turns on and spins but the debris is not minced. It builds up at the bottom and clogs the disposal. Removing the debris allows draining but chopping/liquifying does not occur. Any ...
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I am trying to install wall mounted sink and studs are too far apart to simply throw the lag screws into. There are two black pipes in between the studs where wood backing would typically go. There is ...
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Water line buried under 3 feet of earth. Is it ok to place a small concrete slab over or near it? The slab is to serve as a base for a heat pump so combined weight would be slab plus pump. Pump ...
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Is this pipe risk for legionnaire disease or other bacteria? We live in a city, and not on well water. Is there a concern if we go on vacation or water pressure becomes low?
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I have a 1902 peg leg pedestal bathroom sink without overflow that I’m trying to install. My problem is that the drain hole has two levels with no taper and a 3/8 inch drop to inner hole. Inside ...
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I want to replace one of my water heaters, but I'm struggling to figure out how to disconnect the cold and hot water lines without cutting the PEX. Any suggestions?
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This is above the highest drain point on the second floor. Had to cut out a section of ABS, a trade put nails into the 1.5” branch. I redid the tee and put this back together with this 3” “pro connect”...
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I'm trying to understand how the pipe fittings are labeled for different sizes. I recently had my stove changed from gas to electric, and there is a gas shutoff valve with a nipple attached. The ...
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