Water softener
hi,I have Sears Kenmore water softener that is a few years old (forgot # but it is a basic unit). My problem is that it will not consume all of th...
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Source for High Flow toilets ??
I am in the process of planning a total bathroom redo. Does anyone know of a source for old/refurbed high flow toilets.
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Backup Sump Pump
I saw a water based backup sump pump system at my old bosses house but he has moved and doesn't remember the name of it. I am building a new house...
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soap suds backing up
the drain in my basement where my my washer drains into the soap suds keep backing up thought the drain. I've cleaned the drain it had some rocks f...
over 12 years by unclejimbo
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Two shower cost calculators (on-line)
I do research on conservation products and I have found two shower cost calculators. These are helpfull for families. One is at Southern California...
over 12 years by Bill Nighe
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Slow tub drain
I've noticed a gurgling sound coming from the tub drain when the vanity sink is emptying. The tub drains slowly and doesn't keep up to the shower ...
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water filters
http://www.deja.com/products/list/top25.xp?PCID=12382 or search all there reports, www.deja.com
over 12 years by Chip
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Water purifiers
Hi all,I would like to put in an undersink purifier. Does anyone know of any useful links or magazines where I can get un-biased opinions of diffe...
over 12 years by Chip
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Roof Vent
My wife continues to complain about the smell originating from our kitchen sink..We are on a septic system and we also have a garbage disposal. an...
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Smelly Cold Water in some Faucets
Our bathroom cold water faucets give off a sulpher/septic gas kind of smell until they've run for about 5 minutes or so. Seems to happen anytime i...
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Tankless waterheaters
Greetings,I would like to hear opinions on tankless waterheaters. I'm building a new weekend cabin in north Texas and love the idea. Just don't k...
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Remove stuck shower handles
I need to fix a leaky shower valve. But I can't get the handles off. Anyone have a good plan for removing the handles???
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Plumbing
The condensation from my toilet is ruining the floor. Is there a way to stop it? I have tried the tank covers but they get wet and drip. Do I ne...
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Plumbing
Thank you rpxlpx for replying so fast!! The condensation is from the porcelain, the tank and the toilet bowl. I could wipe it down all day long b...
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Rust from Washing Mach.
I recently started noticing small rust spots on my clothes from my washing machine. I looked at the washing machine and can't find the source of t...
almost 13 years by terryloveless
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Electric Water Heater.
I have a small 10 gallon water heater and am currently trying to get the heater element out of it. The device I bought at the store won't slip far ...
almost 13 years by musicman21
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Faucet Frustration
My bathroom sink is a compression faucet---here are the chain of events leading to major frustration!......no leaks or problem with sink except...r...
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"double" P traps
The previous owners had installed a P-trap in the ABS drain line for the bathroom lavatory. This was in addition to the P-trap which is plumbed w...
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CPVC
How can I tell if a section of pipe is CPVC? I assume it will say 'cpvc' but is there any other codes printed on it that would imply that it is? Is...
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Smells
Last spring, I had a new furnance installed in my 20 year-old house. When the furnance began running last November, I noticed an odd odor (like a d...
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