Replacing 1/4 copper pipe in basement ceiling
1/4 water lines in my opinion are greatly undersized. I have used pex piping wich is a plasic line, very flexible, super easy to install and easy t...
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about 11 years by j-manplumber
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installing pressure buffer tank?
It has become code here to install pressure tanks and check valves in houses. The purpose of the tank is to allow for expantion in the lines. The c...
about 11 years by j-manplumber
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Stripped toilet seat screw
use a hacksaw blade and cut off the seat bolts from the top of the rim. If there rusted they should cut off easy. never use a hammer anyplace near...
about 11 years by j-manplumber
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Need Drain Help!!!
it sounds to me like your sink is not properly vented. When the washer drains it should be able to pull air through a vent line, it sounds like the...
about 11 years by j-manplumber
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sewer pump
If your installing a full bathroom you will need an influent pump, these grind and pump out solids, an influent pump only takes away liquids, and w...
over 11 years by j-manplumber
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answers636
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Water Loss
When your water softner regenerates, it will use water to loosen up the softner media when it back washes, that would contribute some. Maybe check ...
over 11 years by j-manplumber
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sump pump running
concrete eats copper? or maybe just doesnt allow for expansion / contraction. If the leak is before the meter( wich must be obvious or your basemen...
over 11 years by j-manplumber
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Hot water heater quality
It isnt all that great, I work as a plumbing forman on large comercial jobs, my company bills me out at $65 and hour, my share of the profits ?????...
over 11 years by j-manplumber
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Removing a Gas Fireplace
are you sure the fire place isnt the main source of heat for the room?
almost 12 years by j-manplumber
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Antique Tub Fills from Drain UP
I am concerened about the safety of your tub filling from a drain? On all newer plumbing fixtures there is an air gap, that is the distance from a...
almost 12 years by j-manplumber
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Hot water out of the cold side???
I would have to agree with the plumber who looked at your home, If your piping was to close to gether you would only get warm water until the line ...
almost 12 years by j-manplumber
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Sump Pump Drain
If you are dealing with a sump in a basement I would guess the we are not dealing with a whole lot of water here... I would pipe it directly into t...
almost 12 years by j-manplumber
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Old house Plumbing? #1
If the plumbing was installed corectly you should never have to clean the trap.
almost 12 years by j-manplumber
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toilet sewer pipe
I would be a little worried about using chain/snap cutters on a pipe that is that old, remeber it is "cast iron" and with age they become very thin...
almost 12 years by j-manplumber
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sewer gas
I have come across the same problem (stong sewer gas smell around the outside of house and in flower beds) being created by having the weeping tile...
almost 12 years by j-manplumber
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well pump
It can be done, but remeber you will have to haul the water for your emergency tank. If it is hooked into the existing well you will still have the...
almost 12 years by j-manplumber
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answers100
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