Questions tagged [water]
For questions relating to the water system of a home or other building, including plumbing and fixtures, water heating, water filtering and treatment, and irrigation/sprinkler systems. Questions regarding swimming pools and spas should have the additional tags "pool" or "spa".
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How can I test new plumbing hidden behind tiled walls?
A week ago, a plumbing installation was done in my house, and the same master glued the tiles. Before gluing the tiles, he did not check the installation. But after finishing with the gluing of the ...
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Do I need to worry about water damage along walls?
We had a contractor come over and do some demolition in our bathroom because we're going to convert our tub into a stand-up shower. When using the saw to cut through some material, his apprentice ...
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Why is my shallow well pump cycling on and off after tanks were empty?
We have a Gould JRS5 shallow well jet pump. Our water tanks were emptied for cleaning. Now that we have refilled them and turned back on the water pump, it cycles on and off continually. Water ...
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Flushing Hallway Toilet Causes Water Pressure to Slowly Rise
I've been chasing the cause of this mysterious high water pressure for several days, and I'm now finally able to reproduce it consistently, and say it's caused by flushing the hallway toilet.
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Pressure stabilizing cartridge replacement [closed]
I would like to replace the cartridge in my shower faucet handle with a pressure stabilizing one, so that running water in other parts of the house won't spike the temperature in the shower. The ...
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Why is my water softener not softening, even after resin replacement?
When we realized our 12-year-old EcoWater tank-style water softener wasn't softening at all as compared to our source water (lime scale on glassware and plumbing, with subsequent lab testing to ...
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Options for connectors/couplings for polyethylene pipe
A while back I asked a question about which type of pipe to use for running above ground water to a house. I've decided to use 1-1/4 inch IPS 160 psi NSF Polyethylene Pipe.
Are there better options ...
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Proper order of additional components?
I have this heat pump unit that has some features but unfortunately, some stuff in it is weak so the manufacturer's guide suggests I boost it a bit from the outside. Therefore I would like to add ...
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Why do I have 2 ground wires inside a junction box and where do I connect the 2nd one?
On my water heater I just need to know why I have 2 ground wires coming from the inside jct box and where do I hook up the 2nd one?
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Low water pressure after replacing shower cartridge
I replaced my Moen shower cartridge because my tub was dripping constantly. Now I have little to no water pressure with the cold water. I did try turning the shut-off valves but they both seem to be ...
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Where can I place a direct vent termination location for water heater?
Location: U.S.
I'm trying to figure out all of the clearance distances requirements and looking for the best place to vent a new direct vent water heater. As you can see by the image, the existing ...
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Maximum length of a rain chain
Can I hang a rain chain with cups from a gutter on a two story house? Will it get too heavy when it rains?
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Can you help me identify these pipes and valve sizes?
I was met with this (photo included) when asked to help someone. I am only concerned with the pipe with the red knob. This is under a mobilehome after the water pit, the shut off to the home. I am ...
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High water pressure when gauge is not observed
I just installed a new water pressure regulator as documented in Water Pressure Regulator not regulating after rebuild.
I left the pressure gauge attached to a hose bib with the faucet turned on so I ...
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Plumbing/piping diagram symbol identification
I have this diagram schematic from the 50-page manual of the heat pump unit and there are symbols that are not explained anywhere in the documentation and I would like to understand them.
I tried to ...
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Water stops working then turns back on. Black water with sediment
We replaced our pump 2 months ago. The water since then will have pressure then go to a trickle then come back up to pressure. Last week it has not done that. It has had full pressure.
But yesterday ...
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Pressure well tank and pressure switch installed
I just installed a new 32 gal well pressure tank as well as a new pressure switch regulator psi 40/60. I set pressure switch at 37. When I turn on the breakers to well pump, water and the pressure ...
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Non-return valve with hydraulic separator
To ensure one-directional flow on a closed loop in underfloor heating systems I believe I need to get some non-return valves. Currently, my issue is the exotic nature of the system where I need to ...
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Expansion tank vs. safety valve position
I have this safety valve that comes with a non-return valve in it:
I'm wondering if the expansion tank should be installed in x1 or x2 point:
Also, should I get a safety valve with max. 8 bar, or ...
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Water heater leaking between top cap and outer skin
My water heater started leaking at the top. Small streams flow from between the outer skin and the top "cap". No water can be seen on top of the water heater.
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How to check if a pipe is water/gas and if it's in use
I am doing some remodelling and I want to find out if a pipe is in use or if I can remove it.
Behind the wall where the Red arrow is, there is a pipe running all the way to the ceiling. I would like ...
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Epoxied garage floor not draining
My garage had a concrete floor that was pitted so I had a professional epoxy the floor. I believe they said the put down 2 coats totaling 1/8th inch thick. Now that it’s done, I have water pooled in ...
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Outdoor plumbing using pex pipe
I live in Portugal and moved into this house a few weeks ago where the plumbing was renovated by the previous owner using PEX pipe.
The plumbing is all outside of the walls, including before it enters ...
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Moen bathroom faucet handle removal
I have a moen faucet handle that has been hard to turn and I suspect some kind of build-up. Anyway, I tried to remove the handle, and from my research, it seems I have to turn the base but it is ...
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Expansion tank position within thermo-hydraulic separator system
Where should the expansion tank be installed? On the primary side or on the secondary side? Both sides perhaps?
x1 ?
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Water leak where the gutter attaches to the fascia
We recently replaced the roof and installed new gutters. One month later I have a water leak where the gutter attaches to the fascia. What can be the reason?
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How to temporarily catch leaks trickling down the outside of a pipe
I have a small, slow and steady trickle of water running down the outside of a vertical 15 mm copper pipe.
How can I capture the leak and divert the water into a receptacle?
I'm not asking for a ...
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How can I fix a water pressure problem on one end of the house?
One end of my house has great water pressure. This includes 2 baths downstairs. The water heater for this end is in the attic above the master bathroom. No problem there.
On the other end of the ...
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Why would my water in my kitchen pretty much stop when someone flushes the toilet or uses the bathroom sink or starts the washing machine?
We bought a log cabin 3 years ago and have just dealt with the water problems because it is something we can live through and we're afraid it'll cost a ton to repair. It doesn't appear to be a water ...
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Removing water from oak hardwood floors
I was out of town for 5 days and during that time my kitchen faucet spontaneously developed a slow leak. Upon returning home there was a 7 foot by 7 foot puddle of water in the kitchen -- probably sat ...
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Concrete lid in basement-what is it for? [closed]
Does anyone know what this heavy concrete lid is for? It is approximately 2ftx1.5ft. It is 6-7 ft away from my sump pump. I started getting little water leak under the lid and sump pump works fine ...
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Well line cover is leaking in heavy rain. What is the likely fix?
My well line comes in at this point below. The water line itself is just the Pex but it’s wrapped in a PVC-like cover. There is water coming in from the PVC cover in heavy rain.
It’s coming through ...
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Whole House Filter Cartridge Centering Device
I have a whole house water filter, which takes 2.5" x 10" cartridge filters string/carbon. Sometimes it is difficult to line up the cartridge in the housing with the water input when the ...
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How to avoid the rapid contamination of filters in a recirculation shower?
I want to build another shower in an already existing shower. The essence of this work is to be able to stay in warm water as long as possible, and not use a lot of water and energy. To use this ...
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Recirculating restricting flow rate
I just installed a NeverCold under sink recirculating pump. Now I have next to zero flow rate on the hot water faucet. Can anyone tell me why this is?
Thanks in advance
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Proper order of valves in heating pump systems?
I believe I have a basic understanding of the usage of each component. That being said, I lack knowledge of the proper installation order, especially regarding non-return valves (among others).
I have ...
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Can a 30 gallon water heater use a 25 amp breaker?
I have a 240V, 25 amp breaker which is feeding a 30 gallon water heater.
Is that normal and expected? Is it good enough?
I do not know the amp or watt rating of the water heater.
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What this small diameter drain tube coming out of my house wall?
Tube is in the lower left of the photo. There is a small painted tube (similar to plant irrigation tubing) coming out of the wall about 12 inches off the ground that is dripping constant water. There ...
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Whirlpool fridge won't pass water through filter
Our water was dispensing from our fridge very slow, so I replaced the filter. With the new filter the water is still slow. After some troubleshooting it seems water isn't even going through the filter....
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tankless water heater low noise off and on all night
I just moved into a house with a new tankless water heater. It works fine when operating, but it seems to make a low humming noise off and on all night, when no one is using water. It is external, and ...
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How do I zero out or remove the water filter count, other than changing the filter? [closed]
GE fridge model # GFE28GYNGFS —-
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How do I identify my well water pressure issue?
I noticed my washer wasn't get much water pressure so I took the screen off the hose and cleaned it and now the pressure is great. The problem now is every time I use my washer, halfway through ...
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Plumbing Toilet Jet Rims, One Hole bigger than others?
I am trying to check if my toilet jet rims are working properly or chipped.
Is one jet hole supposed to be bigger than the others? Its releasing more water, when flushing toilet. The bigger hole is at ...
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Why is my water main pipe curved at the meter
I wonder why the connection from my house to the water meter is curved, and is it OK to replace it with a straight line?
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Faucet hose doesn't fit water input in sink - Can I buy an adapter?
I just bought a new faucet, and when I try to connect the hose that comes with it into the existing water supply, it doesn't fit. The diameter of the hose (below) is different than the diameter of ...
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How to allow water to drain from my driveway?
My driveway is sloped in such a way that all the runoff goes to this one corner, but it readily gets blocked with debris from the trees. What can I do to keep the water flowing, other than regularly ...
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GE GSH25JSRFSS refrigerator water dispenser not working
I have a GE GSH25JSRFSS. The water dispenser isn't working but ice maker still works. As the solenoid going to the water dispenser read 0 ohms, I replaced the part, first testing the resistance on ...
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Installing regular kitchen tap in caravan with garden hose
I live in a caravan attached to a granny flat next to my parents' home (in Australia). I want to run water from the tanks to the van, but the van no longer has any of the original plumbing, only a ...
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How to manage water on a complicated Cut & Fill Lot? [closed]
I've been seeing water infiltration problems in my crawl space/open basement. The house is built on a cut & fill lot, with what I suspect is a sloped sandstone formation underneath the house.
I'm ...
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Can you leave hot & cold water mixer open and control the flow using a valve after the mixer?
I am planning to improve my bathroom by installing a bidet. I do not like the idea of cold water and I am planning to add a mixer to constantly get lukewarm water.
Proposed plumbing scheme:
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