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  1. S trap you gotta be kidding

    Started by Mark S. Connely, 12-12-2011 10:21 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
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    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-13-2011, 10:32 AM Go to last post

  2. S-trap?

    Started by brianmiller, 02-23-2010 11:54 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,077
    Mark S. Connely
    12-12-2011, 09:03 PM Go to last post

  3. Can you ID this ?

    Started by Mike Picarello, 12-08-2011 06:40 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,592
    Corn Walker
    12-09-2011, 06:08 AM Go to last post

  4. Question Crane Water Heater Age?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 12-06-2011 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,393
    Michael Chambers
    12-06-2011, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  5. Collected Mechanical Ex Vents prior to exit

    Started by Mike Gault, 11-26-2011 11:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,035
    bob smit
    11-30-2011, 02:38 AM Go to last post

  6. Gas meter next to window

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-28-2011 09:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,310
    mathew stouffer
    11-29-2011, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  7. becuase water flows uphill

    Started by Randall Clark, 11-18-2011 07:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,687
    Kevin Chiu
    11-22-2011, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  8. polybutylene in Condo's

    Started by Bob Sisson, 11-15-2011 06:04 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,017
    Thomas McKay
    11-18-2011, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  9. Garbage disposal with septic system

    Started by Tom Martin, 11-17-2011 07:51 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 33,227
    Lisa Endza
    11-18-2011, 03:44 AM Go to last post

  10. Gas Meter Bollards

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-16-2011 05:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 11,974
    Matt Fellman
    11-16-2011, 11:17 PM Go to last post

  11. CSST info document

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 11-14-2011 06:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,858
    John Dirks Jr
    11-15-2011, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  12. Client Complaining of Loud Knocking Noises

    Started by Sean Bacon, 11-14-2011 05:13 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,868
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-14-2011, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  13. Water Softener Cross Connection?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 11-10-2011 10:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,899
    Randy Aldering
    11-14-2011, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  14. Possible heat sink??

    Started by Mike Boeger, 11-09-2011 12:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,661
    Garry Sorrells
    11-10-2011, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  15. Vessel sink venting?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 11-09-2011 12:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,956
    Bruce Ramsey
    11-09-2011, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  16. Code reference shower pan

    Started by Bruce Jackson, 11-07-2011 03:28 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,645
    Bruce Ramsey
    11-07-2011, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  17. Expansion tank on closed system

    Started by mark petty, 11-07-2011 06:32 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,235
    Rick Cantrell
    11-07-2011, 07:03 AM Go to last post

  18. PEX in return air

    Started by Linda Swearingen, 11-04-2011 07:50 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,507
    Timothy M. Barr
    11-07-2011, 04:34 AM Go to last post

  19. Help with this pictures PLS

    Started by Cory Bingley, 11-04-2011 03:16 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,987
    Billy Stephens
    11-05-2011, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  20. Dishwasher drain

    Started by Mike Schulz, 11-02-2011 04:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,994
    Tom Comstock
    11-04-2011, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  21. PPlumbing vent termination below a 2nd floor

    Started by Jim Weyenberg, 11-03-2011 03:14 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,878
    Linda Swearingen
    11-04-2011, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  22. Help to identify

    Started by cglochau, 11-01-2011 07:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,816
    cglochau
    11-01-2011, 10:15 PM Go to last post

  23. TPR Extension

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 05-05-2010 04:49 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 14,255
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-31-2011, 10:28 PM Go to last post

  24. 50% or more of these type of spigots leak

    Started by Gene South, 10-28-2011 08:00 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,086
    David Bell
    10-31-2011, 04:50 PM Go to last post

  25. Tub faucet repair question

    Started by John Kogel, 10-26-2011 10:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,416
    Bob Elliott
    10-29-2011, 10:06 AM Go to last post

  26. Strong sewer gas at vent

    Started by Linda Swearingen, 10-26-2011 06:41 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,816
    wayne soper
    10-27-2011, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  27. Leaking Faucet/ Unusual set up

    Started by Raghav Singh, 10-26-2011 06:01 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,719
    John Kogel
    10-26-2011, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  28. B-vent through HVAC duct?

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 10-04-2011 06:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 9,341
    Michael Thomas
    10-26-2011, 07:08 AM Go to last post

  29. dumb question - threaded copper supply lines?

    Started by Kristi Silber, 10-25-2011 03:29 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,260
    Corn Walker
    10-26-2011, 07:07 AM Go to last post

  30. Rare item found during inspection. See photo.

    Started by Gene South, 10-25-2011 06:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,085
    Ted Menelly
    10-25-2011, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  31. What is it?

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-21-2011 06:12 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,770
    Ron Hasil
    10-21-2011, 07:04 AM Go to last post

  32. Studor Vents

    Started by Capt Stu Burgoon Sr., 10-20-2011 11:04 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,009
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-20-2011, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  33. Horizontal Tail pipe?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 10-10-2011 06:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,135
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-11-2011, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  34. Omega heads

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-11-2011 06:14 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,967
    mathew stouffer
    10-11-2011, 06:14 AM Go to last post

  35. Question Bucket Trap?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 10-05-2011 10:13 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,397
    Michael Thomas
    10-08-2011, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  36. Vent gap inside bucket

    Started by Marc M, 10-06-2011 09:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,987
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-07-2011, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  37. ABS supply Plumbing?

    Started by Darryl Piatt, 10-06-2011 06:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,727
    Darryl Piatt
    10-06-2011, 09:30 PM Go to last post

  38. Testing a shower pan

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 09-23-2011 06:53 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 114
    • Views: 43,975
    Dom D'Agostino
    10-06-2011, 08:16 AM Go to last post

  39. Does the IPC now allow Master Plumbers to install Residential Fire Sprinklers

    Started by Jeff Rost, 09-01-2011 06:17 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,598
    Arthur Gould
    10-01-2011, 10:07 PM Go to last post

  40. mystery tub item

    Started by John Arnold, 09-30-2011 02:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,348
    Dom D'Agostino
    10-01-2011, 05:58 AM Go to last post

  41. sprinkler system pressure

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-09-2011 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 27,447
    Arthur Gould
    09-30-2011, 08:31 PM Go to last post

  42. Shower pan disaster

    Started by Bill Myers, 05-11-2010 12:24 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 25,281
    Jim Hintz
    09-30-2011, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  43. Hot and Cold Tub faucets

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 09-22-2011 12:47 PM
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 19,071
    Vern Heiler
    09-30-2011, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  44. Unhappy Double Trap, Pre-existing

    Started by Nick Builder, 08-25-2007 08:16 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,829
    stanley clark
    09-30-2011, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  45. Training

    Started by Eric Smith, 01-22-2011 12:37 PM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 8,909
    Daniel Mosier
    09-29-2011, 11:01 PM Go to last post

  46. Clear PEX tubing turning black

    Started by Tom Anderson, 12-02-2009 12:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 21,182
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-24-2011, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  47. Question Exterior hose bib set into stone

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 07-14-2011 02:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 12,770
    Steve Truesdale
    09-23-2011, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  48. Not Sure what this is

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 09-22-2011 01:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,654
    Fidel Gonzales
    09-23-2011, 05:09 AM Go to last post

  49. Trap Farm

    Started by Don Martin, 09-21-2011 07:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,760
    Daniel Mosier
    09-23-2011, 12:47 AM Go to last post

  50. Supply Piping Material

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-21-2011 01:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,530
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-21-2011, 09:09 PM Go to last post

  51. Vent connection to inducer fan

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-21-2011 08:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,023
    mathew stouffer
    09-21-2011, 08:47 PM Go to last post

  52. Newer HWT - Above garage floor

    Started by Rich Sumen, 09-20-2011 12:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,130
    Rich Sumen
    09-20-2011, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  53. PVC cold supply piping

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 09-12-2011 07:06 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,791
    Garry Sorrells
    09-20-2011, 09:39 AM Go to last post

  54. sump pit in bedroom

    Started by Galen L. Beasley, 06-07-2011 03:07 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 12,103
    bruce audretsch
    09-12-2011, 01:24 PM Go to last post

  55. Water heaters in tandem and odd-looking draft hood

    Started by Stanley Chow, 08-31-2011 05:39 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 23,389
    James Duffin
    09-10-2011, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  56. TPRV on Tankless Water Heaters

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 09-04-2011 08:41 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 11,123
    Ron Hasil
    09-04-2011, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  57. Hosebib

    Started by Thomas Jones, 09-02-2011 01:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,395
    Randy Aldering
    09-03-2011, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  58. CPVC and steam unit

    Started by wayne soper, 09-02-2011 03:05 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,335
    wayne soper
    09-02-2011, 04:29 PM Go to last post

  59. oil&water

    Started by wayne soper, 09-02-2011 02:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,557
    wayne soper
    09-02-2011, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  60. lock tab on metalbest gas venting

    Started by tom daley, 09-01-2011 09:05 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,897
    tom daley
    09-01-2011, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  61. ...and yes, it also leaks

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 08-31-2011 06:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,296
    Bruce Ramsey
    09-01-2011, 06:53 AM Go to last post

  62. Corrosion from electrolysis, repair item?

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-31-2011 03:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,950
    Billy Stephens
    08-31-2011, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  63. where is the moisture at this shower stall

    Started by Peter Louis, 07-22-2011 11:03 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 90
    • Views: 22,522
    Wade Johnson
    08-29-2011, 04:37 AM Go to last post

  64. water heater accident statistics: where to find?

    Started by tom daley, 08-24-2011 12:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,788
    tom daley
    08-28-2011, 04:20 AM Go to last post

  65. Pipe Insulation

    Started by Chuck Miller, 08-21-2011 01:09 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,435
    Marc Morin
    08-26-2011, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  66. Measuring gpm,s

    Started by Bill Halstead, 08-26-2011 03:36 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,221
    James Duffin
    08-26-2011, 04:25 AM Go to last post

  67. Proper Sediment Trap?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 08-17-2011 07:18 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,499
    Michael Chambers
    08-26-2011, 12:24 AM Go to last post

  68. TPR Valve reset

    Started by Kevin Prellop, 08-11-2011 08:27 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 82
    • Views: 25,447
    Ken Schaumann
    08-24-2011, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  69. Purple PVC Cleaner

    Started by James Duffin, 08-06-2011 03:59 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,001
    Joshua Hardesty
    08-23-2011, 09:46 PM Go to last post

  70. Why use a mixing valve?

    Started by Terry Beck, 03-09-2011 06:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 14,258
    Ralph Holden
    08-22-2011, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  71. air admittance valvew sealed for testing?

    Started by John Arnold, 08-20-2011 10:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,695
    John Arnold
    08-22-2011, 07:08 AM Go to last post

  72. gas shut off valve

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-18-2007 12:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 15,349
    Bob Harper
    08-17-2011, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  73. Proper trap under kitch sink?

    Started by mark petty, 08-15-2011 10:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,399
    Markus Keller
    08-16-2011, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  74. Interesting Sump find

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 08-14-2011 12:25 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,846
    Rod Butler
    08-15-2011, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  75. PVC in galvanized DWV line

    Started by Jeff Fuller, 08-12-2011 07:06 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,429
    Ron Hasil
    08-12-2011, 08:13 PM Go to last post

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