leak reply
The stink pipe you are referring to is the termination of the vent stack. Normally a special collar slips over the pipe itself and the flashing part on the base o...
Discussion History
my idea
is to buy what you call a slip-in flange. Its a flange that has 3 allen set screws that you tighten up against the existing cast-iron pipe. I'm only trying to giv...
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re -plumb
the fact is concrete and copper do not mix. Any lines that go thru the slab should have been insulated. Insulate the new copper thru the walls and use what we cal...
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Lifespan of G/D
Depends on the make and model. IN-sink-erator pro 77 i believe utilizes a stainless steel grinding chamber. The cheaper ones are poorly constructed and depending ...
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Water level in bowl
Most likely the bowl is designed that way for a 1.6 gal. water saving toilet.
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Drip reply
The springs and seats are most likely worn. Buy a repair kit. It helps to know the Delta model when purchasing the kit. Sometimes it can be found on the big round...
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Sewer Ejector Pump
go to www.libertypumps.com. I believe they feature what you are looking for on their home page. They make a crock with a pre-installed pump. I have installed seve...
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Tank Leak
Try another flapper. Some cheapie flappers will not always seat properly on the flush valve. A good name brand flapper is a "corky"
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New HW Heater
Did You solder the joints yourself? Most major manufactures' tell you to solder the male or female adapter on 1st, then make your stub on the Water heater. My gue...
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Sewer Pipe
Your local code determines the material of the pipe. Here in the city of Philadelphia, Plastic pipe is not allowed to be buried underground by code. However they ...
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Some ideas
Could be the pressure switch bad, waterlogged tank, etc. not enough info to give you an accurate reply, but here is website that will explain pump issues for you....
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Valve reply
Gary gave you good advice, but i can tell you from personal experience what type of valve is used now besides the piercing valve. The valve is a 1/2" sweat X 1/4 ...
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Special Tool reply
There is a tool sold called the "smart dumbell" (oxymoron) This tool is very handy. it fits between the cross pieces of the strainer that you need to remove. Unfo...
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DanO
please send me ur email. You can access it from my member profile. I have some important informatiom u may be interested in.
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Holes in sink reply
yes they are pretty much the same in SSS and others. if you plan on a granite, marble or some other type you want to check with the faucet maker. Your ideal hole ...
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Reply
if it were my well matt i would choose the 3/4 hp. Check out a few sites, the internet can give u a wealth of info. www.libertypumps.com might help you out.
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No water
if the valves are the stop and waste type, they have a washer inside the valve that may have become dislodged. Ball valves for shut-offs are increasingly more pop...
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Toilet fill woes
Replace the fill valve in the tank. Your ballcock now may be gunked up with dirt. install a new fluidmaster valve and that shouls solve your problem.
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Question
Is the HWH gas or electric? if electric only 1 element may be functioning.
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Reply
Try using a closet auger available at all home stores. The function of the auger is to try and hook on small objects that may have inadvertently fell in the bowl....
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