Why parallel??
Did you consider series where one preheats the water and then go into the other? Piping for Parallel is OK but the piping has to be exactly the ...
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What project are you working on now?
Started doing new constuction again,. 50 family homes for middle income
What is your favorite tool?
Sewer and drain cleaning equpment
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about 7 years by Sylvan
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ENOUGH GUESSING
Local codes shall prevail THAT'S IT Copper is an approved material for LPG in many areas Black pipe is great BUT like any other plumbing mat...
about 7 years by Sylvan
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diverter
A divert does just that it diverts the tub (bath tub spout) water to the shower head if this is a used for both. The shower head is not used t...
about 7 years by Sylvan
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Shower head
Replacing the shower head will not stop a drip, Repairing the diverter or replacing the diverter spindle and seat should stop the drip. Dependin...
about 7 years by Sylvan
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pressure
I would call the local DEP first to find out if they are working on the water mains or have a problem with a pumping station. If not then some...
about 7 years by Sylvan
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Time?
Considering you worked for a plumber for 3 years you must know that labor is a lot more expensive then materials. Taking this into consideration...
about 7 years by Sylvan
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Call a Carpenter
Ask the carpenter about a FILLER
over 7 years by Sylvan
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One more term
"In a situation where you can't use a P-trap or a S-trap, there is a "baffle" type of adaptor that can be used. Can you give me the specific name ...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Crash course
P trap YEAH, YES Approved, GREAT Choice. S trap NO, BOO, Verboten, forgetaboutit, terrible BUT some officals have been known to accept less qua...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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For a plumber EASY repair
Considering the cast iron is 95 years old and gave a very long useful life I personally would allow it to retire with dignity. I would also not ...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Get the model number
It helps to know the name and model number and then look at the manufacturers drawing as some are slightly more complex then others
over 7 years by Sylvan
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local building dept
Call your local building department ask for the plumbing division SAME PLACE one would pull a permit to do construction Then explain to the insp...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Normally
If a toilet is installed properly even with a full bowl (Stoppage) there should be no leak around the base. 1- Either the floor flange bolts ne...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Stoppage
You have a partial stoppage, either in the bowl itself or further down stream
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Again local podes should prevail
Depending on the local code, one should be able to install a trap centrally located as long the distance from each sink outlet if not over 30" to t...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Opps,sorry I geared it down slightly
Wet vent is where some folks think nothing of using a drain line and also using it for a vent If you cannot install a fitting like a CROSS that ...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Better off
Cut out the leaking section get glue and primmer and a coupling and new fittings as needed and not bother to try to use epoxy. The epoxies tha...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Better off checking local code
Depending on your location and what the local codes say is what you should go by. In NYC I can for example install a trap 2 ft from a vent and t...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Fernco = Garbage IMHO
The Fernco coupling does not have the integrity of a mission or No Hub coupling. Fenco depends on an unsupported piece of rubber that can cause...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Good ole iron horse Gerber
Gerber are decent shower body's when they work BUT are fickle. I suggest you remove the diverter (Water valves can remain on) then open the Cold...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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