COMMUNITY FORUM: PLUMBING

Bath Design

Am looking for designs for bathrooms that will fit under the slant of a kneewall in the second floor of a 1 1/2 story cape. We have to work around...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Noisy Pipes

Situation: I remodeled our home 2 years ago ( added a 2nd story,MBRM with a 2 head shower, 2 vanity sinks, a Lg tub. toilet and 40 Gal water htr)...

about 14 years by TJCallahan

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toilet

i have a toilet that runs water for 30-45 seconds about once an hour. what can i do to correct this?? thanks

about 14 years by Kansaz

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toilet

i have a toilet that runs water for 30-45 seconds about once an hour. what can i do to correct this?? thanks

about 14 years by jack

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Re-piping

The galvanized pipes in my 30 year old home is almost completely rusted shut. What are the options for replacement material? I know re-plumbing w...

about 14 years by Kansaz

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193

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PE pipe/CPVC VIS COPPER

I wonder how pe pipe compares to cpvc pipe? I also am concerned that copper pipe leaches oxides into the water system and might contribute to certa...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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241

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Plumbing Vent Pipe Rules

I had a plumber do some rough plumbing for me awhile back, so I could install a kitchen setup in a mother/daughter configuration in our high ranch....

about 14 years by DR HOME

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742

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Which Tub should I buy?

I need a new bathtub. should I buy composite, fiberglass, steel, cast iron?I'm Looking for quality and durability.

about 14 years by Bob Bartell

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Septic systems

On seen on one of the shows a steamlined septic system, made of plastic My project is in Massachusetts, I need to know where to find these material...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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Toilet Seat

Im looking for a CRANE Crieton style toilet seat. This is the old Saddle Seat style. We are looking for pink, but will consider any color. The name...

about 14 years by Ray Cook

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523

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jacuzzi repair

My jacuzzi has a crack about 1.5 inches long, is there any way to repair this? I thought that when a jacuzzi is installed it is supposed to be supp...

about 14 years by Mike from Homeworks

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197

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hot water heating systems

can you suggest any form of radiant heating piping for concrete slabs or under wood floors. i know to stay away from soft copper and and certain pl...

about 14 years by tedvandyk

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393

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Hot water heater rattle

My hot water heater is about ten years old and rattles like crazy when it is heating water. How do I stop the rattle and how do I know when to rep...

about 14 years by tedvandyk

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354

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Drainage pipes (My nightmare)

I have a problem and a question. We had new drain tiles installed around the entire house about 6 months ago. Now that it has started raining alot,...

about 14 years by DR HOME

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392

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Banging noise from Water Heater

What cause the Water heater to to bang?

about 14 years by SprungJo

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319

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Pipes in the middle of the "Secret Place"

We recently bought a 45-year-old Cape Cod and as is typical, there are two bedrooms upstairs. In the back of each of the bedroom‚Äôs closets there...

about 14 years by TomR

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Water softerner issue

I have a Kenmore 80 water softener. Recently I noticed that there is water about half-way up in the salt storage tank (with a small layer of salt ...

about 14 years by zoominla

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383

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help!!...running out of hot water too fast

i just bought an house built in the 60s, but apparently, the hot water heater (40 gallons) is only around 10 years old.but...in this house we can't...

over 14 years by TomR

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1021

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Gurgling sounds when water is draining

When were are either the running the washing machine, dishwasher, running water at the sick or flushing toilet there is a gurgling sounds when the ...

over 14 years by jimbo

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225

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