Joining ABS & PVC in DWV system
Broward County code says yes that is ok, make sure you use purple primer before blue rain and shine glue
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How much for a basement bathroom?
You will still need to break the cement for the toilet or get a small step ladder to get on it. Take bids for the work, make sure you check license and insurance ...
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Brand New Hot Water Heater still not Working
Sounds like a pipeing problem to me. Check to see if any of your pipes are galvanized steel pipes, they may be in need of replacement.
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License for plumbing
well lets give it a go. To change a water heater anymore you need a permit in most areas as stated by the inspector. If the handyman is working under a Master Lic...
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Flushing problem
sounds like you have a toilet with bad jets (an integral part of the toilet), the jets are getting clogged up forceing you to flush twice to get water in the bowl...
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Redoing water pipes in house..copper?
How many baths, kitchens etc.
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Sewer Leak Location
video the line it is the best and gives a full look at the condition of the line from one end to the other.
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Slab Leak
oh yeah make sure your plumber gets a permit for this repair if it is required in your area. and always check for license and insurance before you deal with a sup...
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Sanipack macerating/pump
whether they are good or not is indeed 2nd to the fact if they are approved under the plumbing code for your area
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venting bathroom in basement
that 4 inch line is probably a waste line so dont cut it so fast. run water in your house and determine if it is indeed a vent line since they run vertical not ho...
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Slab Leak
Price is reasonable since I do them starting at $1900. but you do not want anything flexible. If he is running it overhead you should ask for copper, if the line ...
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Broken Tub Drain
thinking of the wall behind the tubs drain is it just drywall? Is it a adjoining closet wall? If the answer to either is yes would be just as easy to open the wal...
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Just Installed Pedestal Sink
Unfortunantly if you can't get your hands in behind the pedastal you will have to start over from step 1
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Bathroom vent question
Yes you can with a fernco (pliable connector) or other coupler, that stack is the existing vent.
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Why is my faucet backwards?
Is this a new shower mixing valve that was recently installed?
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mildew and clogged drain
Sounds to me like you may have a joint seperated in that main line and the snake will only make it worse. You'll need to open up the ceiling under the bathroom an...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by jrallenplumb
Shower won't stop running
turn the supply off to your house then pull the spindle behind the handle out and get a replacement from a plumbing supply company or a home improvemnet store lik...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by jrallenplumb
Hot water problems!!
First check too see if you have a supply leak. This is easy. Make sure all faucets are off and check to see if the spinner on your water meter is spinning. ( The ...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by jrallenplumb
can a hot water tank cause air or gas to create noise in pipes
actually its a marble in the hot water heater tube that starts bounceing when the hot water heater is turned on. call a plumber to remove them from the tubes
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by jrallenplumb
Tub Noise when Toilet Flushes
PG, Hi, this is easy. Get a plunger and use it on the toilet for about 5 minutes. The line is partially blocked and not allowing the vent to work properly.
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