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Shower spout has rotated screw

I have a shower spout that fell off, but I can’t reattach it because the set screw is rotated inside the spout. Any ideas on how I can move the screw into position so that I can tighten it? Thanks ...
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HPWH better to raise temperature or use high demand mode

I have a hybrid heat pump water heater (compressor plus resistance heating elements). I'm going to have company over for a week so 6 people, instead of 2. Is it better to increase the tank temperature ...
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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... ????????? Vanity Drain Toliet Drain ...
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Is my plan to replace a bathtub faucet reasonable?

I recently bought a house. It has an upstairs and downstairs unit. The previous owners refinished the bathroom prior to the sale with crappy PVC siding for the bath walls. According to YouTube videos,...
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Kitchen ceiling leaking when using dishwasher

We have a leak on the kitchen ceiling when we used the dishwasher or the hot water on the kitchen sink. We have removed the cabinet and have the plumber look at it and found out that there is a point ...
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Replacing Tub Spout with Diverter, should I be worried about the scratched copper pipe?

The diverter on my tub spout was completely stuck/seized so I'm in the process of replacing it - mostly following this video. The one in the video (and similar ones) had a screw holding it together ...
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How much give is allowed with existing copper pipe?

In my bathroom remodel adventure, I'm installing a Delta 500 Shower surround which is a direct-to-stud install. I'm in the dry fitting stage, and everything is going well. When dry fitting the wet ...
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Can anyone identify the brand of this bathroom faucet? Looking to replace worn handles

Bathroom faucet in Menlo Park, Ca. We're looking to replace the handles due to the yellow coloring/ wear on them but couldn't find any markings of identifying symbols for the brand, any help is ...
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How to fix selector on this combination bath tap/shower setup?

I have a combination tap/shower setup for my bath that looks like this: The lever in the middle can be rotated left or right to choose between whether the water comes out the tap or out of the ...
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Can I connect my water heater to a faucet with no vent connection?

I had two instant hot water faucets in my house: In the kitchen with a nice faucet, where everyone used it, but the tank now leaks and needs to be replaced. This tank (which now leaks), has two ...
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How long do modern flush toilets last?

I have always considered flush toilets to basically last forever. I have graced toilets constructed over a century ago with my behind, and they have worked just fine. Recently, when explaining a ...
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Can anyone identify this shower handle manufacture

I need to replace the cartridges but don't see any manufactures identifying marks on the shower handle.
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What's the purpose of thie ciuculator

I will soon need a new water heater, so I'm now trying to understand what I have. I see the water circulator in the picture. It's on an off-shoot of the cold supply. For the first time in ten years of ...
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How can I unclog a sink when the drain stopper cannot be removed? [duplicate]

The issue with my sink is that the drain stopper cannot be removed, so I'm not sure how I can insert the drain snake to unclog it. I've included a picture of the sink and drain stopper. How can I ...
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Leak from faucet when water heater is on

So in the kitchen I have a faucet with small water heater under the sink. It is always connected to electricity but works only to support set temparature, so just from time to time. When heater starts ...
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Pex pipe to garden: Best way to connect to hose bib at house

I want to connect a 150-200' run of pex from my house hose bib out to the garden. I should probably take the hose bib off and attach another device to the copper so I can keep the hose bib and supply ...
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Trying to fix a leaky shower. How can I remove this cartridge?

My experience level is novice at best. I've done basic stuff: installing faucets and toilets in my own home while remodeling. If it's just a matter of taking things out and putting new things in, I ...
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How do I unscrew a stuck cartridge from faucet?

how do I unscrew the cartridge for my double faucet? It’s stuck and spraying boiling water and vinegar in it didn’t help. I'm trying to fix a leaky tap (hot water leaks). This seems to be the issue. ...
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Any idea how to remove these old Kohler tub knobs?

The house was built in 1980 and the bathroom has been untouched since. I’m looking to replace the spout and knobs but can not figure out how to get the knobs off as I don’t see any holes around to ...
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Removing shower rail

Having some issues locating or figuring out how to remove a shower rail rod from the wall to replace. It looks as if it has hex slots to remove on the two attachments, however a 1.5mm hex doesn’t fit- ...
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Difficulty removing hot water faucet spindle

We have a leaky hot water faucet in the bathroom. Every other how-to video makes removing the spindle (for replacement) look easy with just some sort of collar to remove first. Our assembly (see pics) ...
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removing a stuck shower fixture

I am trying to remove a stuck shower fixture -- photo below. This fixture has two handles (bottom for temperature, top for shower/wand selector). I was able to remove the bottom handle using ...
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What moisture barrier would I use in this specific situation in a basement bathroom for a shower?

I live in climate zone 4. It's hot in the summer cold in the winter. It can get pretty humid since we live near rivers. This is an exterior wall. The shower will touch the two studs that are attached ...
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Is this shower plumbed correctly?

I had a plumber install a Thermostatic Shower System w/ handheld this week (https://www.signaturehardware.com/lexia-thermostatic-shower-system-with-slide-bar-and-hand-shower/953779.html) Both the ...
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Toto TSU99A.X toilet fill valve settings for (old) MS854 1.6gpf toilet

I need to replace a leaky fill valve in my 20+ year old Toto toilet. I called Toto tech support and they helped me identify the toilet as an MS854. I bought the the fill valve replacement TUS99A.X ...
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regarding sink aerator sizes, is 55/64" functionally identical to 22mm (M22)

regarding sink aerator sizes, is 55/64" functionally identical to 22mm (M22)? I see one advertised slightly cryptically making it look like they are the same.
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How do I remove this connector to my bathroom sink?

I have a small leak where this (marvel?) connector is meeting the drain pipe coming in from the wall. I've tried everything I can to get this off but I am unable to. Is this glued? The replacement I ...
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Can't re-attach bathroom sink drain pipe

I was trying to fix a slow draining bathroom sink today, so I followed the instructions in this YouTube video. Everything went fine (and it's draining perfectly now), but I can't seem to re-attach the ...
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Upgrading bathtub?

I need to replace my current tub in the guest bathroom. It's an old fiberglass tub that's 32"x60"x75". Can I replace this with a 36"x60" tub? There's room in the alcove, I'm ...
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Hooking up a concrete statue with umbrella to water for 'rain'

I have a statue with a smooth copper pipe coming out of bottom center. At the center above the umbrella is a fitting with holes (like a sprinkler on a watering can (except its about 1" diameter). ...
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Need help identifying and fixing older shower control

So the shower control fell off - there is no identifying brand name or model number that I can see. The house was built in 2004 and the other shower/bath faucets are Hansgrohe/Grohe, but looking ...
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Where can I find a screw-on tub overflow drain cover? [closed]

I'd like to replace this threaded tub overflow drain cover and can't for the life of me find one online that is threaded like this to screw directly onto the 2" PVC pipe rather than working with ...
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Exterior hose bib ID and parts

I cannot seem to find a replacement valve stem that fits my 2 exterior hose bibs. The stem at the washer is very bad and I can't remove the handle for replacement. These are about 44 years old and the ...
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Tub to shower conversion plumbing issues

to plumbing- only knowledge is recent research. 7 years ago I had a tub to shower conversion in an older house. The previous tub was one of the “walk in” tubs typically for the elderly (do not know ...
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Dripping shower, part identification

My shower drips even when it is shut off. I identified that the dripping water is the hot water. I started taking apart the handle, hoping to find a washer that I need to replace, but it appears that ...
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What connector do I need for fridge to wall? And does it need a shutoff valve?

Our refrigerator came with a hose for its icemaker, whose ends look like this: Our apartment's existing water line looks like this: I need a connector for them, but I've googled and I'm still not ...
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How to deal with pipes stuck to the wall?

I need to add a second water outlet to a pipe : I bought a T, but the pipe is very close to the wall, so I cannot screw the tee : I think the pipe is not only screwed to the wall by the visible ...
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How do I make a wooden toilet seat not splinter and last a long time?

I wish I had some photographs of the old toilet seat to show you, but the old wood toilet seat splintered and cracked. Humidity from the water in the toilet bowl probably caused the wood to rot. How ...
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What is this soft, blue ring from my shower drain?

Note- we took apart the shower pan and whoever installed it used parts for the kitchen sink such as a flexible hose... Thanks everyone for your help, and you were right/ it was a bad install... While ...
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How can I support a waste pipe between joists under subfloor?

I'm dealing with a long (2 m+) waste pipe coming from a bathtub. It's currently completely unsupported and is bowing in the middle. What's the best way of supporting its weight when full of water? The ...
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Leaking washing machine valve stuck

I noticed both hot and cold water inlets to my washing machine were leaking in small amounts. Turning the valves off stopped the dripping. Of course, I wanted to replace the valves. I would possibly ...
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New delta shower body install water running out of tub spout & shower head [closed]

Insalled 2 new delta shower bodys in same house complete renovation 1st bath no issues 2nd bath have water coming out tub & shower at the same time put 3 loops in pipe already returned shower body ...
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What is the make of this 1940s faucet?

Can anyone identify this tap stem?
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Was this shower pan installed correctly?

I had a plumber install a shower pan yesterday and he seemed annoyed I asked him to install it in a mortar bed even though that's what the instructions said. I already have an issue with the fact that ...
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Can I add a 2nd trap into existing with T for this cat fountain?

I am adding an automatic cat water fountain. The flow will be minimal, when this turns on by motion sensor. Can I connect this fountain into the existing plumbing between the trap and the wall with a ...
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Remove handle from vanity faucet

first time on this forum. My vanity sink has been leaking when the water is turned on. I found a video explaining how to remove this type of handle' However when I removed the screw, the handle would ...
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How do you connect 3/8 compression male hose to 1/4 filter tube (blue tube)?

I have an under-sink filter that I try to connect to the water tap; filter has a 3/8" compression male end while the tap has 1/4" (OD) blue hose. Any advice appreciated in advance.
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Connecting a 1 1/4" bathroom sink tailpipe to a 2" wall drain?

I'm trying to replace a sink, including a new drain fitting. The existing p-trap seems to be 2" ABS, as pictured. The 90-degree elbow that connects to the pipe leading into the wall is threaded, ...
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Where can I find the shower faucet stem replacement and do I have to break the wall to replace it?

It is somewhat working but the water flow is not as big as before. When I turned it to get more water the water instead would get smaller until it is fully stopped.
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Is it ok to have just one big P trap at the outlet of building

My house doesn't have P trap for kitchen sinks/bathroom sinks etc.. So instead of placing a p trap for each. May I just place one big p trap where the water is discharged from the building to outside. ...
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