COMMUNITY FORUM: PLUMBING

Increase Shower Pressure

Does anyone know how to increase the water pressure in the shower?

over 14 years by Brian Wood

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178

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Garbage disposer/dishwasher problems

I recently installed a new garbage disposer which is working fine. However, now my dishwasher, which has a drain into the garbage disposer, is not ...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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712

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Frozen INSULATED hot water pipes

Ok...we did what you suggested....we took our hair dryer and heated up the pipe coming directly out of the water heater, and it worked like a champ...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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1085

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Frozen hot water pipes

We have yet to insulate our water pipes for the summer. Overnight, we got hit by a cold snap, and now we have no hot water. Is there a way of def...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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780

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basement toilet,shower,sink,new house

building a new house,want a bathroom in the basement,how do i get the waste water,sewer,to go up to the septic tk.?HELP..

over 14 years by DR HOME

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1073

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basement toilet,shower,sink,new house

building a new house,want a bathroom in the basement,how do i get the waste water,sewer,to go up to the septic tk.?HELP..

over 14 years by jake

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813

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Radiator packing

My radiator is leaking from the stem. I was told that the packing must be loose. I went and bought some string like packing, but am looking for s...

over 14 years by caldwell

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1024

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dish washer

I have a new kenmore dishwasher and the soap dispenser wont latch.I took the panel off the wire or spring isnt broke but i can not figure out the l...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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340

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Bathroom remodel

I would like to remodel a small bathroom. We have a slab foundation, what would it take to move a toilet about 2.5 ft, and rotate it 90 degr.?

over 14 years by DR HOME

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870

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Hot Water Heater

What causes the relief valve to open, temperature or pressure? How do I determine what to replace to remedy the situation?

over 14 years by DR HOME

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856

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Gas Stove Installation

How is the natural gas line connected - with a compound spread on the threads? If so, what material is used. Also, when using dish liquid to test...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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128

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FiberGlass Shower Foundation Material?

What type of mortar should be used to create a firm foundation for a fiberglass shower stall. I do know that this material should not contain sand...

over 14 years by ngmonty

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854

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Shower head removal

I would like to install a new shower head in both of my bathrooms, but come to the realization that removing the final piece from the old (plastic)...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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992

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Pipes

Why do we have hot water in the kitchen and laundry room, but only lukewarm in the bathrooms? We have replaced the cartridges in the bathtub and o...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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926

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Basement Renovation

I am renovating my basement and the only sewer line is specifically for the washer (which is in the basement). My basement is poured concrete and I...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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304

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Well and septic

What kind of money are we looking at forinstallation of well & septic for a 3 bedroomhome? I understand it depends on location andground conditions...

over 14 years by REB

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574

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New Plumbing / Fan Roof Vents

I am looking for installation information on the installation of plumbing / fan vents. Specifically, I am interested in the how to's of cutting th...

over 14 years by cobraman

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203

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New Plumbing / Fan Roof Vents

I am looking for installation information on the installation of plumbing / fan vents. Specifically, I am interested in the how to's of cutting th...

over 14 years by cobraman

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797

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Replaced Bath faucet lost pressure in kitchen

I have recently replaced the sink and faucet in the main bathroom. The problem I am having is that I have now lost pressure to the kitchen sink on ...

over 14 years by Terrance

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245

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