not by gravity
3" min for a soil line (toilet) and 2" for a sewerage ejector not by gravity....
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Started doing new constuction again,. 50 family homes for middle income
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Sewer and drain cleaning equpment
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over 7 years by Sylvan
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Four times?
4 times should have given you a clue the T&P is doing its job relieving pressure. Have you considered an expansion tank to allow for the increas...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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good luck
You can get a laundry faucet that does have the water supply coming from the top rather then underneath. Your better off installing the correct ...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Update
I normally replace the shower arm and install a new modern type head that has 1/2" female threads.
over 7 years by Sylvan
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I hate compression valves
One of the draw backs of using the lousy Ferrule on the supply side of the valve is trying to replace the valve. I think your better off cutting...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Noise
Try a soft seat check valve. If a check valve flapper closes to fast and a slow closing type should be installed. A brass flapper because it...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Sylvan
Sounds like a condensation situation. When cold water is flowing or even standing like ice in a glass of water there is a condensation build up ...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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depending on piping diameter
Personally I like water jetting as it is safe and no chemicals are added to the system
over 7 years by Sylvan
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waste fittings
Depends on where the 2" waste outlet is in relation to the trap. Normally one would need a swivel trap with tee or a 11/2" SJ tee some 11/2" ...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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PVC = noise
Even the manufacturer of cast iron and PVC strongly suggest CI for waste and soil lines and to get away cheaper use plastic for venting. Chlorin...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Simple test
Get a 5 gallon bucket and pour the water down the bowl and see if it flushes properly (VORTEX) if so then lift the tank cover and check the wate...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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If you have to ask
YOU are far better off hiring a LMP
over 7 years by Sylvan
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enlarging pipe
Everything is possible if you have the money and know why you are increasing a line that was supposed to have been properly sized by fixture unites...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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It is a shame
I feel sorry for home owners who buy a new home today as normally the prime contractor goes for the lowest bid and thus the plumber (if he does thi...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Did you bother to replace the flow restrictor?
Normally the flow restrictor or the shower head becomes blocked with lime or other mineral deposits. Disassemble and clean the shower head or ...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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ejector/ pump life span
The life span on any pump would depend on the quality and usage. Improperly installed pumps also cause premature failure like short cycling or t...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Booster pump
With certain restrictions and making sure the velocity (FPS) does not cause other problems like erosion and hydraulic shock (water hammer) Loc...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Debris/sediment
One faucet BOTH Hot and Cold? If so check the aerator. If it is only H or C possibly a bib washer became dislodged
over 7 years by Sylvan
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NO
none, can be drilled out of the fitting BUT time is money thus I would just replace it
over 7 years by Sylvan
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Fresh water
All fresh water contains oxygen if the water temp is high it can boil and thus release the oxygen. Also some places aerate a lot more then other...
over 7 years by Sylvan
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