air in the water lines?
Hello; I have a problem thats driving me crazy. Lately, when flushing a toilet, or even opening a faucet, the water "sputters" out like its forced...
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Installing a washer below grade
I would like to move a washer machine downstairs but I see that the sewer main line is about 4'6" above the floor! Is there a safe economical way o...
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WANTED - 46" Shower Base
My shower base in my bathroom is cracked and when I went to ********** and ***** all I could find is 48" Wide bases. Well after scourring the inte...
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OUTSIDE COPPER PIPES
I HAVE OUTSIDE COPPER PIPOES THAT WHERE PUT IN WHEN THE HOUSE WAS BUILT. I HAVE LOW, VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE COMING FROM THE PIPES. DO COPPER PI...
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shower problems
We had a power outage where we had to take our water heater from a 220 to a 110. Once we changed it back to a 220, we no longer have the hot water...
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Toilet Location
We are remodeling a bathroom and want to change the toilet location to an area some 20 feet away from its present location. I am concerned about d...
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faucet finishes
What are the pros & cons of polished nickel versus satin nickel versus chrome for faucet finishes. And, has anyone had experience with Giagni fauc...
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6in gap between tail peice and p trap
We are replacing our old under the counter sink with an over the counter sink. When we put everything together there is a 6 inch gap between the s...
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Multiple Plumber visits without resolution!!!!
Problem of water not being hot in shower. Usually leukwarm water with facet at 12:00 postion. Some days the water is very hot and some days it is...
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water softener
Recently we had our water softener repaired and now our water has a moldy smell and taste; the softener had not been working for quite a while and ...
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Washing machine drain question
I just bought a house (my first) and had a new washing machine installed today. On the back wall, where the water pipes hook into the washing mach...
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Shower drain rough in location
My shower drain rough-in is 7" from the foundation wall. After I frame the wall, it will be even closer to the finished wall. Am I limited to a t...
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venting question
I am getting ready to finish my basement that has a 3pc plumbing rougn in. My question is what alternate forms of venting could I explore for the s...
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difference in toilets
i have been looking up toilets and honestly am confused... whats the difference in round vs. elongated whats the difference in gravity flush ...
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This is so not funny!HELP!
I pulled the towell off the rack,and the part that fastens to the wall (natrually) fell into the toilet WITH the towell while the toilet was flushi...
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WD hookup help needed
Hi all, I have a WD (gas dryer) installed on one side of my garage. I want to move them to the other side of the garage... but there are no hookup...
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slow draining tub and toilet
We have an older house and the plumbing is close to 50 years old. In the last week our tub and toilet has become very slow draining. I have trie...
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HELP! No-hub coupling to connect lead pipe to PVC
I am remodeling a second floor bathroom and upon removing the shower pan it was apparent that the p-trap needed to be replaced. It is connected ...
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Bathroom issue
I have a question about the thickness of a bathroom floor. Can I get by using 3/4 plywood? Is that OK with building codes? I am only planning to ...
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Outdoor faucet handle / no water
I tried turning on my outdoor water faucet for the first time this year. The faucet handle can turn freely in either direction without stopping at ...
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