Questions tagged [plumbing]
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Plumber welded or soldered copper pipe in basement, what would be a typical charge for 45 min of work? [closed]
I recommended a plumber to my friend and she's a bit concerned he charged too much. SHe had a couple of leaks in a copper pipe (probably a hot water line) approx 1" diameter, and he turned off ...
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Side of house leaking water?
I was walking alongside my house and noticed a wet space near the concrete. I took a close look and saw some deterioration and pipe exposure. The inside is garage wall with this white plumbing thing. ...
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What makes a tee "sanitary"?
I'm looking at tapping into an existing drain line at the vertical vent, which I understand should be via a horizontal run to a sanitary tee. The vent is 2 inch PVC; the horizontal piece I will ...
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Bathtub faucet handle leaks temporarily when turning off [closed]
Any help would be appreciated. When I turn off my bathtub faucet
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Insulating pex pipes in attic
We had our house repiped recently after having many leaks back to back and discovered defective Nipco pex pipe was used in our home built in 2011. A lawsuit was already filed and settled and ...
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Apparent manufacturing defect in bathroom sink - overflow water leaks out firing hole under sink
Just finished adding a 1/2 bath and when I tested the sink with running water - no leaks. When I closed the popup and filled to overflow, water came out through a firing hole in the underside of the ...
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New vanity, supply lines coming from side wall
I am installing a new double sink vanity in a bathroom. The drain is in an exterior wall behind the spot where the vanity goes, but the house was replumbed at some point and the water supply lines ...
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Mor-flo gas hot water heater pilot light goes out when running
I have an old More-Flo gas water heater. I replaced the thin copper line that goes bad. The control valve has 4 lines coming from the bottom of it: the main gas line, the pilot line, the thermocouple ...
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Pipe In Kid’s Closet: Asbestos?
There’s what I believe is a ventilation plumbing-related pipe in my daughter’s closet. I’m pretty sure it’s cast iron and not lead, because a magnet sticks to it. I’m concerned about environmental ...
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Bathtub faucet handle won’t turn
our hot water handle barely turns on a Roman style tub deck. With the handle on, the plastic stem driver ends up breaking after a few times turning the handle on and off. After removing the handle ...
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Mold concerns after weeks of water leaking in Southern California?
I had a pipe break in my wall. Since I rent an apartment in Southern California I had to beg my landlord to take this seriously and get it fixed. She took several weeks to address the problem and stop ...
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How is my plan to vent a shower drain 10 feet from the stack pipe?
To have the drain centered in a new shower location would position the drain outlet hole 10’ from vertical drain stack which drains to the basement where the main sewer line leaves the house.
Proposed ...
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Do I need to put a tank and pressure switch in my apartment from main dwelling?
My main dwelling has basement with well run water to pressure tank and switch. No way to run from basement. So will I just tee off from well and put pressure tank and switch in the one bedroom apt? ...
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What keeps rain out of a Vertical PVC Concentric Vent?
All pics show are the Vent Cap, which is the exhaust and the inlet air cap. What is used for a RAINCAP?
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Can I install an under-counter electric hot water tank on its side rather than vertically?
Can I install my new small under-counter Bosch ES4 four-gallon electric hot water tank on its side rather than vertically? PR valve would be on the side instead of on top. I’ve got a clearance ...
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Push-Pull Faucet Screw won’t turn much
I am trying to replace my push-pull faucet because it doesn’t want to stay shut off. The screw in the center only turns a little to the right and little to left. How do get this screw out?
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I need help finding a replacement for a shower diverter stem PP 3226 [closed]
I bought the closest ones the big-box store had and they didn't fit (or fit but didn't divert anything), so I had to put this one back. I didn't get a picture because I was hoping the number would be ...
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Any debris-tolerant toilet fill valves?
Are there any modern toilet fill valves that can tolerate small debris in the water supply?
My old toilet cistern re-filled itself with a traditional ball-cock valve. My new slimline, low-profile ...
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Likely slow copper pipe leak in wall
We noticed our wood floors were beginning to feel a little uneven/warped. Not wet or visible, just to feel. Pulled the fridge out and heard water dripping on water behind the wall. Investigated and ...
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How to remove this plug to change the filter on this kitchen faucet?
I'm trying to replace the cartridge on this kitchen faucet, but I can't figure out how to get the little button to (presumably) get at the set screw. It is probably twenty years old. Closest I can ...
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Mold in toilet's waterline, why?
Recently I've noticed mold forming in the water line inside the toilet's seat. To be honest I was surprised since never in my life have I seen mold forming up in a toilet's waterline. I make sure to ...
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Can I replace the swivel elbow of a p trap with a straight pipe
Can I replace the swivel part of a ptrap with a straight connection right into the drains of my two sink bowls? Basically like in the picture. The red line shows where the threaded swivel connection ...
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Fix kitchen sink leak / seal?
Kitchen sink leaks when there’s heavy water flow (Eg from the dishwasher). The water level seems to rise in the pipe and then it overflows where the pipe coming from the sink meets the pipe coming out ...
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How to adapt to drain connection that is too low for vanity shelf?
I found a similar thread, but kind of old. Looking for ideas for my particular situation.
You can see in this picture that our nice new vanity doesn't leave room for the p-trap when making the drain ...
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Does this kitchen drain plumbing look correct?
I'm not a plumber by any means, but my kitchen renovation is already very over-budget so figured I'd attempt to connect my sink plumbing myself. I haven't glued this together, it's just dry fitted, ...
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Which part do I need to connect a 1/2" OD 3/8" ID drain pipe to an 1/2" dishwasher wye?
It sounds silly but it seems I can't just connect a 1/2" OD / 3/8" ID drainline to my 1/2" dishwasher wye.
I purchased this one which should be 1/2" but I measure roughly 5/8" ...
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Plumbing Rough Leak Test Method
Just finished expansion pex rough-in new construction, residential, using a water well as service.
For the purpose of testing I've bypassed the water heater and temporarily bridged, or connected, the ...
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Should I choose a left-hand or right-hand drain bathtub if it's right next to the bathroom entry door to avoid rusting hinges? [closed]
I'm hoping to replace the shower in our bathroom with a tub/shower combo to better accommodate our small children and I need some advice about whether I should choose a left-hand drain alcove tub or a ...
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Need help identifying stem, replacing tub stem assembly 1920s
Trying to replace two stem assemblies from what appears to be original 1920s tub as they are leaking. Bonnet of one stem is rounded so is stuck (separate issue). The other one I pulled out and am ...
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How do I tap into this drain?
Related to Can I tap into the kitchen / dishwasher drain pipe with my washing machine?, but not the same.
I want to plumb a dehumidifier into a drain for a bathroom sink on the other side of the wall. ...
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How do I remove this shower drain?
It gets blocked easily and I need to get this bit off so I can sort it but it’s stuck.
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What to do about disconnected metal pipe for drain vent?
I noticed in my basement by one of my drains the pipe that goes up to vent is disconnected. It looks like the connection must have rusted and broke free at some point. I believe this means the sewer ...
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How to remove this pipe that appears to be glued in?
My basement utility sink has been draining slowly, so I removed the P trap looking for a clog. It was totally clean so the issue seems to be further down the line and beyond my comfort zone.
Anyways, ...
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Inconsistent water pressure
I live in a 3 story condo, built in 2012. On public/city water. Appears my water pressure regulator is a Wilkins 70XL, set to 50psi - checked using an Amazon water pressure tester about 6 inches ...
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Dishwasher Filling with Water Despite Supply Being Turned Off
Our dishwasher has recently started filling with water between runs. I had assumed that it was due to a faulty water inlet valve and was planning on replacing that. However, I've closed the water ...
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Should I redo this Pex-A fitting?
I'm new to Pex A. I put this Tee together, and didn't get the line at the center of the tee seated fully before it gripped. It is not leaking, and has been holding fine for 2 days. Is it good ...
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Outdoor kitchen cold water supply hookup and housing
I need to hookup a recently installed outdoor kitchen faucet and two (total) hose bibs from an existing 1/2" galvanized pipe to the exterior.
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hose bib attached to home
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Is this broken gas valve off?
We just bought a home and were moving the dryer. The gas valve at the appliance seems to have a broken handle.
Is this in the off position? I was trying to put it perpendicular to the pipe.
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Recommended location to add house filter?
I’m trying to add a spin down sediment filter and one for chlorine. Recommendation to where to break into the plumbing? I’d prefer not using filter on water that is goes out of outdoor hoses. The ...
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Help me identify rough pipe please!
Can you help me identify pipe number 1? I have a picture of the inside and not sure what it is and if it needs access. I think I have the other pipes correct...
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How to remove limestone from supply lines?
I noticed that some pipes have a low flow of water, in particular hot water pipes.
I removed the limestone from faucets using vinegar, and it worked, but I noticed that the supply pipes themselves are ...
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Flange not level - is this ok?
I recently applied a concrete patch to a rough/very uneven piece of concrete beneath an old flange I ripped out. I originally was going to apply a concrete leveler to the floor so I didn’t ensure the ...
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Bath Faucet Diverter Leaks, Faucet Might Be Damaged
My partner and I moved into a new place a few months ago, and we pretty quickly got the impression that the previous tenants weren't big on regular maintenance. One of the issues we found was that the ...
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Tank hot water heater leaking from bottom rim (2 months out of warranty) - anything I can do to help stop the leak until I can get it replaced?
I just found my tank hot water heater leaking from the bottom rim. Appears to be a slow leak, as there's not too much water on the floor and it feels cool. It's a Rheem hot water tank from Home Depot, ...
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What is this gas connection fitting, and what is its purpose?
I have a convenient gas line which runs to the back of the house. I would like to use this line to relocate my existing water heater.
My question is, what is this fitting on this line (a reducer)?
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How can I remove this brass bathtub spout adapter?
I am trying to replace the spout in our bathtub. The original spout itself came off easy enough, but then things got hard. There was an extension tube that took way too much effort to unscrew and once ...
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What can I do to fix a sink trap that's too low?
So I installed a new undermount deeper sink that messed up my plumbing. I had to cut/cap one of the wall drain to make room for the garbage disposal. So now I only have one drain to work with.
I ...
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Are there any concerns about bacteria growth in dechlorinated water in a whole house filter system?
Do you have to shock your system water if going to be on vacation for a few weeks?
I am just curious if there's any warning or precaution I need to be aware since my system will be designed to reduce ...
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Can I use Sharkbite fittings to split vanity sink supply lines?
I’m trying to convert my vanity into a double vanity but it only has the one set of hookups. I bought Sharkbites. Would I just need to cut the pipe and add attachments to connect? I don’t care about ...
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Renovating Restroom
I live in Arizona and I’m renovating my restroom. I live in a duplex home. My vanity is located on the wall that is shared with my neighbor. Is there any building code regarding plumbing behind that ...
