Search Results
| Search type | Search syntax |
|---|---|
| Tags | [tag] |
| Exact | "words here" |
| Author |
user:1234 user:me (yours) |
| Score |
score:3 (3+) score:0 (none) |
| Answers |
answers:3 (3+) answers:0 (none) isaccepted:yes hasaccepted:no inquestion:1234 |
| Views | views:250 |
| Code | code:"if (foo != bar)" |
| Sections |
title:apples body:"apples oranges" |
| URL | url:"*.example.com" |
| Saves | in:saves |
| Status |
closed:yes duplicate:no migrated:no wiki:no |
| Types |
is:question is:answer |
| Exclude |
-[tag] -apples |
| For more details on advanced search visit our help page | |
Results tagged with plumbing
Search options not deleted
user 45895
For questions about the supply and removal of water and liquid waste.
1
vote
Problem with new Rain Shower
sounds like you might need to flush the valve. its common to have little calcium deposits that get dislodged when you service valves.
just pull the valve and head, turn on the water and let it spr …
1
vote
what is the brand of this sink faucet?
just looking at the surface and general look and fit and finish, it looks like a made in china junk faucet. these types of faucets are essentially disposable. even if you can get it apart (which may …
1
vote
toe touch drain stopper won't come off
what may be happening is something i have seen often. the outer decorative cap on the drain is freely spinning on top of the metal or plastic functional part of the drain plunger. if you are replaci …
2
votes
Can pipe dope be used on water lines in a vanity
no - pipe dope can pretty much be used everywhere. its not necessary though on anything but a thread to thread seal. most vanities nowadays use flexible supply lines that have compression type fitti …
6
votes
Accepted
How to replace my kitchen sink basket with no lock nut?
this looks like a chinese unit one of my granite suppliers used to use. they are the biggest piece of junk on the planet. if i remember correctly, the small screw in the middle acts as a retainer fo …
1
vote
Water running in basement floor drain but no faucets or toilets are running
in some older homes, the sanitary sewer and stormwater drain lines are tied into one line out to the street mains. you could be hearing/seeing drainage water from your exterior foundation weeping til …
1
vote
Can I tile over existing tile (on drywall) to improve waterproofing?
drywall should never, ever, ever be used for tile backer in a tub or shower, even if its water resistant. thats a cheat that always comes back to haunt you sooner or later. just pull it out, put up …
1
vote
How to limit bathroom shower water usage by time?
easy peasy. just a proportional control valve. you can pop it off of a PLC, arduino, whatever.
http://www.ascovalve.com/Common/PDFFiles/Product/PosiflowR5.pdf
-1
votes
Water rising in my second sump pit but not the first
water under a foundation is entirely unpredictable. its governed by rainfall, tmemperature, soil moisture level, slope, etc. there is absolutely no reason to worry if the pumps are running properly …
1
vote
What's the bracket used to fix a kitchen faucet called?
if you cant find it, just find your local maker club and someone there can 3d print or machine it up for you.
6
votes
Green and white stuff on copper pipes
The green stuff is cupric chloride, a byproduct of corrosion of the valve body or possible copper leachate in the water. Either way, it's typical of water leakage where the water is of low pH.
The …
5
votes
What is "pipe dope"?
there have already been plenty of answers to this here. i would add that its important to not confuse pipe dope (which is typically a sealant for threaded connections) with either thread locker (a gl …
2
votes
Accepted
Difference Between Flashing Drain and On-Grade Drain?
Just read the brochure, its all in there.
On-Grade Drains
on-grade floor drains are for use in
ground-level applications, or where a waterproofing
membrane is not needed.
Flashing Drains
Flashing dra …
-4
votes
How to plumb a washing machine 30 ft from the waste stack?
here is how you would do it in southern Ontario. The discharge line on a washing machine requirement is 1.5" pipe. The required slope is 1" drop in 8ft, but do yourself a favour and make it 1" in 4f …
0
votes
Toilet paper clogging the toilet
you might have a thin physical obstruction like a pen or comb in there at the trap in the toilet (like ojait said). however, prior to pulling the unit, rent an inspection camera and send it through t …