COMMUNITY FORUM: PLUMBING

new bathtub plumbing

I recently replaced all of the plumbing inside my walls and put in a new bathtub, faucets, etc. I used all copper pipes and used compression fitti...

about 8 years by RayVinZant

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what is a peppermint test? is it safe? who do i hire for it?

what is a peppermint test? is it safe? who do i hire for it? does it start on the roof of my house?

about 8 years by RayVinZant

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what is a peppermint test? is it safe? who do i hire for it?

what is a peppermint test? is it safe? who do i hire for it? does it start on the roof of my house?

about 8 years by RayVinZant

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townhouse rattling pipe

Hi! My name is Ken. I live in a townhouse(5-6 years), my neighbors (both sides) are experiencing rattling in water pipes between the walls. It happ...

about 8 years by RayVinZant

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1008

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Washing Machine Drain

Is there a product out there to install to make it very quiet. When our water drains, it echos and we would like it quiet.

about 8 years by RayVinZant

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Connecting PVC supply line to meter

I would like to know what kind of fitting I need to connect my 1" pvc pipe from my house to my meter? I am replacing an old supply line which had a...

about 8 years by RayVinZant

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clogged toilet

Please help! How can I unclog a toilet that had a round peice of soap flushed. Without taking the whole darn thing apart.

about 8 years by RayVinZant

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Slow drain mystery

I have 2 up stairs baths which of each have a sink and the sinks are located exactly back to back of each other. One sink drain works perfectly. Th...

about 8 years by RayVinZant

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Moving Bathtub Location Question

Hello, I'm new to the forum. Looking forward to getting to know some of you. Here's the question. I would like to change the location of my bat...

about 8 years by RayVinZant

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Toilet water bubbles just after you flush it

When i flush the toilet, the water bubbles up and it affects the impact of the flush...What could it be. All three washrooms do that in the house ...

about 8 years by RayVinZant

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AIR IN WATER LINE

TODAY I HAVE AIR ON THE HOT SIDE ONLY. SHOULD I TURN ON THE FAUCET AT ALL? I AM NOT HANDY AND WOULD HAVE TO CALL A PLUMBER. CHECKED THE HOT WATER H...

about 8 years by RayVinZant

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Hot water pressure very low in one faucet in my house

I have a bathroom faucet that has very slow pressure coming out of the hot water when I turn on the faucet. The Cold water comes out normal but ha...

about 8 years by raymondvinzant

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Water Softener installation issue

Hello everyone,Recently, I asked a local water softener company to install a water softener in my small cottage.This cottage has a well.The water s...

about 8 years by Gary Slusser

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756

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Shower question

I have a question about my shower. When I turn it on, it runs normally for about 3 minutes. Then the water stops flowing from the shower head and...

about 8 years by MistressEll

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727

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Please Answer - Battery Backup Sump Pump?

I'm strongly considering having a battery backup sump pump installed. I currently have a main sump pump. I'd like to know how much approximately a ...

about 8 years by POPPLEGIRL

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black,greasy,floating sludge in hot water supply lines

We have periodically been getting black, greasy, floating sludge discharged from every faucet in the house for several years. The toilets are not a...

about 8 years by bocciace

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Black, greasy, floating stuff in hot water system.

You were right on ****** Doug. The old braided flexible stainless steel connector was full of black sludge. I replaced it with a new one and will g...

about 8 years by bocciace

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