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  1. rust on gas meter

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 04-15-2007 03:37 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,515
    Jeff Gainey
    04-16-2007, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  2. Water heater flue tee connection

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 04-09-2009 07:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,512
    Bob Harper
    04-11-2009, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  3. water heater exhaust damper

    Started by John Arnold, 08-15-2009 11:22 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,509
    John Arnold
    08-15-2009, 03:37 PM Go to last post

  4. Can you join PVS to ABS

    Started by ren ramsey, 04-03-2014 01:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,501
    Dave Hahn
    04-06-2014, 10:52 PM Go to last post

  5. TPR Value on Rinnai Tankless Water heater

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 07-27-2009 12:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,500
    Ron Hasil
    07-27-2009, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  6. Plumbing Mystery

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 01-20-2012 01:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,493
    Randy Aldering
    01-28-2012, 05:49 PM Go to last post

  7. WH vent termination from headwall

    Started by Clay White, 10-28-2007 12:37 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,491
    Jerry Peck
    11-01-2007, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  8. Irrigation System

    Started by neal lewis, 07-13-2007 07:32 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,479
    Jim Luttrall
    07-16-2007, 07:53 AM Go to last post

  9. Lateral installation of an air admittance valve

    Started by George Hallaron, 09-07-2013 09:33 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,464
    Michael Chambers
    09-22-2013, 11:27 AM Go to last post

  10. Hydromassage (Jacuzzi) tub in-line heater

    Started by Dave Hahn, 01-17-2009 12:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,461
    Dan Harris
    01-17-2009, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  11. 2009 fuel gas code

    Started by Richard Roshak, 07-15-2009 01:56 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,460
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2009, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  12. flex gas connector in cabinet

    Started by John Arnold, 05-14-2013 01:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,450
    Bob Harper
    05-21-2013, 09:24 PM Go to last post

  13. Cool Air Gaps. I'm Confused.

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 03-27-2008 02:12 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,443
    Rick Cantrell
    03-28-2008, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  14. boost fan on flue pipe.

    Started by Jay Barnett, 07-09-2010 07:05 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,440
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-09-2010, 09:16 PM Go to last post

  15. PVC drain lines

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 04-18-2007 05:55 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,429
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2007, 06:23 AM Go to last post

  16. 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: 5,425
    Arthur Gould
    10-01-2011, 10:07 PM Go to last post

  17. Dot LP gas bottles used to fuel range in a home in Hawaii

    Started by Dennis Miller, 12-15-2013 04:18 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,424
    Jerry Peck
    12-20-2013, 05:32 AM Go to last post

  18. What is this tank for?

    Started by Jon mackay, 08-18-2010 07:50 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 5,417
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2010, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  19. Question about copper drain lines

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 03-02-2008 12:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,408
    Matthew Skowron
    03-05-2008, 10:44 AM Go to last post

  20. TPR Discharge pipe reduction

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 04-15-2008 06:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,407
    Michael Larson
    04-16-2008, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  21. But there is a p-trap under the sink

    Started by Barry Thirtle, 02-20-2013 01:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,405
    tom daley
    03-14-2013, 08:33 AM Go to last post

  22. Slightly modified water heater

    Started by Glenn Emerson, 04-27-2009 11:46 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,401
    Mike Schulz
    05-12-2009, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  23. Water Heating Device

    Started by Rick Hurst, 09-25-2007 09:26 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,398
    Dom D'Agostino
    09-26-2007, 04:14 PM Go to last post

  24. Hot water from cold water pipes???

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 08-16-2010 10:44 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,397
    Jerry Peck
    08-16-2010, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  25. Question Crane Water Heater Age?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 12-06-2011 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,388
    Michael Chambers
    12-06-2011, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  26. Sovent single stack DWV system

    Started by Michael Choffin, 04-18-2011 01:47 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,388
    Michael Choffin
    04-19-2011, 12:26 PM Go to last post

  27. Toilet shut off valve

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-12-2010 09:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,386
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-14-2010, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  28. Water Heaters and Expansion Tanks

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-29-2011 11:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,386
    Jerry Peck
    07-29-2011, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  29. ok, you have to watch this

    Started by John Arnold, 09-23-2011 05:46 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,386
    Vern Heiler
    03-04-2013, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  30. What is this fitting?

    Started by Jim Robinson, 05-07-2007 12:14 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,380
    The Penguin
    05-08-2007, 07:55 PM Go to last post

  31. Waterheater in garage

    Started by Terry Ewald, 11-03-2012 07:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,380
    Darrel Hood
    11-06-2012, 04:31 AM Go to last post

  32. Pressure/temperature relief value and line

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 06-30-2009 09:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 5,379
    Ron Hasil
    08-20-2009, 04:55 PM Go to last post

  33. Tapping into waste stack.

    Started by Craig Lester, 06-30-2015 06:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,377
    Phil brody
    07-01-2015, 05:57 AM Go to last post

  34. What is this in the basement

    Started by Terry Choi, 04-27-2012 07:17 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,371
    Terry Choi
    04-30-2012, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  35. TPR Discharge with Pex fittings

    Started by JB Thompson, 02-19-2016 01:36 PM
    discharge, fitting, pex, relief, tpr 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,369
    Jim Luttrall
    02-21-2016, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  36. Intermittent Darkened Supply Water

    Started by Barry Brooks, 11-11-2007 07:35 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,364
    Bruce Ramsey
    02-18-2008, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  37. Code compliance

    Started by Richard Roshak, 08-08-2012 08:49 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,361
    Garry Blankenship
    08-10-2012, 10:52 PM Go to last post

  38. Hot water connected to a toilet

    Started by Gene South, 07-06-2009 03:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,360
    Rick Hurst
    07-06-2009, 09:59 PM Go to last post

  39. Main Water Shut-off Valve All Plastic

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-04-2013 06:10 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,359
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-06-2013, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  40. Glued Copper Pipes?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 07-08-2011 11:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,357
    Ron Hasil
    07-09-2011, 01:29 PM Go to last post

  41. Toilet on stair landing

    Started by Dan Hagman, 09-11-2009 06:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,339
    John Kogel
    09-11-2009, 09:35 PM Go to last post

  42. Where is the strangest place you have ever seen a water heater mounted?

    Started by Gene South, 11-07-2015 11:25 AM
    cabinet, heater, located, place, water 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,331
    Tom Rees
    11-14-2015, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  43. TPR air gap

    Started by Dom D'Agostino, 04-01-2007 05:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,325
    Richard Rushing
    04-09-2007, 11:43 AM Go to last post

  44. Water heater ?? Have you seen this?

    Started by EmmanuelScanlan, 08-24-2009 07:46 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,316
    Ron Hasil
    08-27-2009, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  45. Question Plumber's strapping tape

    Started by Scott Laird, 02-13-2018 07:25 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,302
    Jerry Peck
    02-15-2018, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  46. waterlines

    Started by Jon Scott, 07-02-2011 08:48 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,300
    Luc V. L.
    07-06-2011, 07:36 AM Go to last post

  47. Excellent Plumbing Slide Show

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-09-2015 07:41 AM
    excellent, great, plumbing, show, slide
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,296
    Aaron Miller
    12-09-2015, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  48. Post Pex on ground in crawlspace

    Started by Trent Tarter, 04-10-2009 07:25 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,292
    Jerry Peck
    04-10-2009, 08:08 PM Go to last post

  49. Trap 2-fer

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 04-23-2010 07:41 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,289
    Rick Cantrell
    05-27-2010, 01:58 AM Go to last post

  50. Electric water heater

    Started by dan orourke, 07-16-2007 06:58 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,279
    Jack Feldmann
    07-18-2007, 03:56 PM Go to last post

  51. gas water heater fittings

    Started by wes owens, 05-09-2007 08:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,274
    Jerry Peck
    05-10-2007, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  52. Tankless water heater private garage installation - no protection from moving vehicle

    Started by Octav Badea, 11-07-2015 12:27 PM
    builder, damage, garage, tankless, water heater 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,272
    Octav Badea
    12-08-2015, 12:33 AM Go to last post

  53. Cast Iron Fittings

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 05-17-2013 02:36 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,271
    Steven Turetsky
    05-25-2013, 07:51 AM Go to last post

  54. Acceptable under kitchen sink???

    Started by Roni Litmanovic, 04-30-2007 05:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,266
    Michael Thomas
    05-01-2007, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  55. Plumbing/venting

    Started by Richard Roshak, 04-11-2008 05:15 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,265
    Joshua Hardesty
    04-12-2008, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  56. Question Pan for 2nd Story Washing Machine

    Started by John Korupp, 03-23-2009 04:04 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,263
    John Korupp
    03-23-2009, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  57. Suggestions on writing up Galvanic Corrosion

    Started by Billy Stephens, 02-22-2008 03:20 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,261
    Billy Stephens
    02-23-2008, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  58. Mineral deposit on shower tile

    Started by Gary Mohel, 08-19-2009 05:26 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,257
    Gary Mohel
    08-20-2009, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  59. Owner Complaint

    Started by Joe R. Maxwell, 07-01-2015 04:53 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,257
    wayne soper
    07-15-2015, 05:13 AM Go to last post

  60. Pex Plumbing valves?

    Started by Barry Barzini, 06-17-2008 06:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,253
    CHARLIE VAN FLEET
    06-19-2008, 05:57 AM Go to last post

  61. Thumbs up Images of Tankless Heater Installs?

    Started by Mike Cudahy, 12-22-2008 07:02 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,247
    Scott Patterson
    12-27-2008, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  62. Question Water closet

    Started by Mike Schulz, 04-12-2007 04:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,244
    Eric Barker
    04-14-2007, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  63. Proper terminolgy needed

    Started by dan orourke, 05-10-2007 11:11 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,240
    Jerry McCarthy
    05-12-2007, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  64. thermally activated automatic vent dampers

    Started by John Arnold, 04-28-2011 03:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,234
    Rod Butler
    05-01-2011, 09:24 PM Go to last post

  65. Macerating toilet system

    Started by Richard Stanley, 10-09-2007 12:36 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,231
    John Kogel
    08-23-2012, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  66. Pressure relief???

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 02-02-2009 02:01 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,230
    Billy Stephens
    02-03-2009, 07:15 PM Go to last post

  67. New Old Fashioned Water Pump

    Started by Rick Burkman, 11-06-2008 09:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,225
    Mike Schulz
    11-06-2008, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  68. No Idea what this is

    Started by Greg Hammond, 05-06-2011 07:46 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,224
    Bill Brooks
    05-09-2011, 08:18 AM Go to last post

  69. Access to Leak in Mono Slab

    Started by O Frame, 12-18-2013 11:01 AM
    cracking, cutting, jackhammer, leak, slab
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 5,222
    Mark Reinmiller
    01-02-2014, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  70. csst separation issue

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 08-07-2012 06:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,217
    Ray Thornburg
    08-08-2012, 04:44 PM Go to last post

  71. Cool Whirlpool Tub Motor

    Started by Joe Nernberg, 06-28-2007 05:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,215
    Michael Thomas
    06-29-2007, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  72. one way valve on out hose bibs

    Started by daniel nantell, 06-07-2009 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,212
    Matt Vozzella
    06-09-2009, 10:22 AM Go to last post

  73. Interior (in garage) TPRV Receptor

    Started by Robert Autrey, 09-04-2009 01:09 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,210
    Robert Autrey
    09-06-2009, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  74. Debris in combustion chamber

    Started by JD Johnson, 02-02-2008 07:41 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,209
    JD Johnson
    02-03-2008, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  75. Drain and vent installation

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-05-2009 10:30 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,207
    Ron Hasil
    03-23-2009, 07:13 AM Go to last post

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