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  1. Black liquid substance behind water fixture??

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 09-11-2010 05:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,219
    Ron Bibler
    09-13-2010, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  2. Cistern

    Started by Vince Santos, 05-12-2007 07:44 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,218
    Mike Schulz
    05-13-2007, 12:03 PM Go to last post

  3. Cool Whirlpool Tub Motor

    Started by Joe Nernberg, 06-28-2007 05:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,218
    Michael Thomas
    06-29-2007, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  4. Drain and vent installation

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-05-2009 10:30 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,217
    Ron Hasil
    03-23-2009, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  5. What's this device

    Started by Dennis R, 10-10-2007 08:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,216
    Jim Luttrall
    10-10-2007, 04:32 PM Go to last post

  6. Purple PVC Cleaner

    Started by James Duffin, 08-06-2011 03:59 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,215
    Joshua Hardesty
    08-23-2011, 09:46 PM Go to last post

  7. Alien nest?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-10-2010 04:19 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,214
    Glenn Duxbury
    03-12-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  8. AAV

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-04-2011 06:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,214
    brian schmitt
    02-07-2011, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  9. The Day of the Bad Traps

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-02-2015 06:27 AM
    bad, call, day, house, traps 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,211
    Jerry Peck
    05-05-2015, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  10. Pex water line entry to slab house.

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 12-16-2015 09:48 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,204
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-16-2015, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  11. Toilet position

    Started by Ed Bliss, 05-04-2007 07:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,197
    Jerry Peck
    05-05-2007, 10:52 AM Go to last post

  12. Installing PEX on a power vented water heater

    Started by David OKeefe, 06-08-2015 05:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,196
    David OKeefe
    06-09-2015, 03:44 AM Go to last post

  13. PEX on the ground

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 09-05-2012 08:43 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,193
    Matt Kiefer
    09-05-2012, 08:00 PM Go to last post

  14. Correct term for this type of toilet?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-08-2009 06:54 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,190
    Michael Thomas
    05-08-2009, 07:20 PM Go to last post

  15. Water Heater Vent Connection

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 08-22-2007 10:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,183
    Jerry Peck
    08-30-2007, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  16. Cast Iron DWV Exposed to heat from fire

    Started by Dylan Whitehead, 11-05-2008 02:53 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,175
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2008, 07:36 AM Go to last post

  17. Is This An 'S' Trap?

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 08-03-2007 11:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,160
    Bruce Breedlove
    08-03-2007, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  18. Looking for some help...what is this?

    Started by John A Duncan, 04-17-2018 12:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,145
    Jim Robinson
    04-17-2018, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  19. Horizontal Tail pipe?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 10-10-2011 06:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,143
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-11-2011, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  20. Kitchen drain question

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-08-2019 07:30 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,140
    Richard Bushong
    12-02-2019, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  21. Check those CSST connections

    Started by Scott Patterson, 04-12-2007 04:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,136
    Bob Harper
    04-13-2007, 12:02 PM Go to last post

  22. Water heater leak

    Started by Ken Rowe, 12-25-2009 02:26 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,129
    Ken Rowe
    12-26-2009, 05:49 PM Go to last post

  23. Vent gap inside bucket

    Started by Marc M, 10-06-2011 09:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,128
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-07-2011, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  24. Unbiased Feedback on CSST

    Started by M. Gatof, 10-04-2013 08:10 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,126
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-05-2013, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  25. Double Traps

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 11-19-2007 03:05 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,122
    Stuart Brooks
    11-21-2007, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  26. Venting

    Started by Eric Smith, 02-29-2012 02:48 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,120
    Ron Hasil
    03-23-2012, 05:47 AM Go to last post

  27. peppermint test

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 10-30-2009 04:34 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,118
    Tony Watson
    10-31-2009, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  28. Corroded Galvanized Pic

    Started by Matt Fellman, 03-11-2008 07:50 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,115
    Dana Bostick
    03-14-2008, 09:52 PM Go to last post

  29. BASEMENT PUMP USED for WASHER MACHINE

    Started by ROBERT J MOUNTAIN, 10-16-2007 07:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,114
    Robert C Mekosh
    10-19-2007, 08:14 AM Go to last post

  30. unsealed kitchen sink

    Started by wes owens, 07-03-2007 04:52 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,112
    Martin Baker
    07-08-2007, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  31. water heater venting

    Started by Seth Hughes, 08-04-2007 06:17 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,112
    Seth Hughes
    08-05-2007, 08:22 AM Go to last post

  32. Unknown Pipe in basement closet

    Started by Eric Smith, 03-12-2011 08:03 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,112
    Michael Thomas
    03-12-2011, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  33. Fuel gas code

    Started by Marc M, 02-25-2012 11:42 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,102
    Marc M
    02-27-2012, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  34. Tankless Install

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 10-13-2019 10:19 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,098
    Elizabeth Chambers
    10-23-2019, 12:11 AM Go to last post

  35. weird drain trap

    Started by Peter Louis, 06-30-2013 05:33 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,093
    Peter Louis
    07-16-2013, 11:25 PM Go to last post

  36. Proper Method fo Inspecting Septic Systems

    Started by Peter Russell, 06-24-2011 03:10 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,088
    Peter Russell
    06-27-2011, 03:17 AM Go to last post

  37. Why you don't touch things

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2010 07:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,079
    Tom King
    08-22-2010, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  38. Water Circulation Pump

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 05-08-2009 12:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,071
    Ron Hasil
    05-12-2009, 01:08 PM Go to last post

  39. New to me

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-17-2017 06:29 AM
    crimp, hot, soldered, supply, water 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,066
    Jerry Peck
    02-17-2017, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  40. interesting drain...

    Started by Ron Bishop, 10-24-2007 02:13 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,064
    Jimmy Roberts
    01-31-2011, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  41. best P trap ever?

    Started by Markus Keller, 07-27-2009 08:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,056
    Joshua Hardesty
    07-29-2009, 03:55 PM Go to last post

  42. light bulb beats pvc

    Started by John Arnold, 04-13-2007 10:41 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,044
    Mike Schulz
    04-16-2007, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  43. Flexible gas connector in contact with flame

    Started by Chris Stichter, 03-02-2015 07:07 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,036
    Bob Harper
    03-07-2015, 07:41 PM Go to last post

  44. pbpipe.com

    Started by James Duffin, 06-07-2008 02:40 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,033
    Mike Schulz
    06-09-2008, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  45. Interesting laundry setup

    Started by Brent Crouse, 06-21-2008 07:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,033
    Jerry Peck
    06-23-2008, 09:00 AM Go to last post

  46. Exclamation Backdrafting WH?

    Started by Eric Shuman, 01-30-2008 02:08 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,030
    Martin Baker
    02-04-2008, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  47. Question Solar Powered Water Heater Inspection

    Started by Reggie Russell, 09-02-2009 03:12 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,026
    Jerry Peck
    09-08-2009, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  48. Gas pipe support at Water Heater

    Started by Stanley Chow, 06-25-2011 06:50 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,026
    John Kogel
    07-08-2011, 12:57 PM Go to last post

  49. Need help identifying a pipe I found in my backyard

    Started by Fred Dreary, 06-16-2018 09:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,019
    Jerry Peck
    06-19-2018, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  50. JW NG fired water heater age

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 06-13-2017 06:24 AM
    age, fired, heater, number, serial
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,013
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-14-2017, 03:11 PM Go to last post

  51. Water heater venting

    Started by Russell Melville, 04-11-2016 04:43 PM
    fired, heater, negative, system, water 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,010
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-18-2016, 02:28 PM Go to last post

  52. Why is the TPR valve there?

    Started by Ben Im, 02-27-2015 11:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,009
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-08-2015, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  53. Water heater vent

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-16-2010 09:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,004
    Bob Harper
    03-19-2010, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  54. Polybutylene

    Started by mathew stouffer, 12-17-2008 09:03 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,003
    Jerry Peck
    12-18-2008, 09:39 AM Go to last post

  55. Trap

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 11-25-2009 07:02 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,002
    Michael Gregory
    11-28-2009, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  56. Question Loose Toilet?

    Started by Bob Shelton, 11-11-2009 04:21 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,996
    JORY LANNES
    11-13-2009, 10:22 AM Go to last post

  57. Cheap Man's Sump

    Started by David Banks, 04-16-2007 06:30 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,993
    Eric Barker
    04-17-2007, 07:57 AM Go to last post

  58. Talking Is this Acceptable?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 06-27-2007 09:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,992
    BARRY ADAIR
    06-28-2007, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  59. Moving Washer/Utility Drain in New Slab

    Started by Judy Norris, 07-22-2010 09:52 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,989
    Ted Menelly
    07-30-2010, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  60. CROSS CONNECTION

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-11-2012 12:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,987
    Tom Thompson
    11-13-2012, 01:23 AM Go to last post

  61. CSST info document

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 11-14-2011 06:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,970
    John Dirks Jr
    11-15-2011, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  62. What is it

    Started by Richard Roshak, 09-30-2008 05:24 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,967
    wayne soper
    10-08-2008, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  63. air in well system

    Started by Stephen Socha, 09-08-2010 06:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,967
    James Duffin
    09-27-2010, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  64. Water heater supply lines

    Started by Terry Beck, 07-23-2007 08:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,965
    Richard Rushing
    07-26-2007, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  65. Cross Connection

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 07-05-2007 04:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,964
    wayne soper
    07-05-2007, 08:05 AM Go to last post

  66. What is this fitting for?

    Started by Terry Beck, 01-09-2013 08:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,962
    David Johnston
    01-15-2013, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  67. un-identified object

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 12-09-2008 04:38 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,959
    Peter Drougas
    12-19-2008, 01:24 PM Go to last post

  68. Improper Venting of Drain Trap

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 04-29-2014 03:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,959
    Larry Lashley
    05-13-2014, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  69. Interesting pipe fitting

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 05-04-2013 07:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,956
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-25-2013, 10:26 AM Go to last post

  70. Loud gurlging noises - sink/tub drainage

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-16-2007 04:42 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,947
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-16-2007, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  71. how do you not have frozen water supply

    Started by Richard Pultar, 12-02-2009 12:16 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,947
    Rick Hurst
    12-02-2009, 08:33 AM Go to last post

  72. Washer Box

    Started by James Duffin, 04-06-2011 04:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,946
    Ted Menelly
    04-07-2011, 12:42 PM Go to last post

  73. Water Tubing in 10 Year Old House

    Started by John Allingham, 05-01-2008 01:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,945
    brent lerwill
    03-19-2015, 05:56 AM Go to last post

  74. I have never seen this type of water heater

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-19-2009 09:17 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,945
    Michael Chambers
    11-26-2009, 12:16 AM Go to last post

  75. Reft or Light???

    Started by Vern Heiler, 01-14-2009 02:17 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,943
    Steve Lowery
    01-18-2009, 10:55 AM Go to last post

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