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  1. Water supply pipes routed in exterior walls.

    Started by Trent Tarter, 02-09-2014 12:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 27,735
    Ron Hasil
    02-16-2014, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  2. What size socket for Electric Water Heater Element

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 01-29-2014 06:40 AM
    element, heater, size, socket, water
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 22,055
    Rich Goeken
    02-03-2014, 05:56 AM Go to last post

  3. Can anyone identify the maker of this shower valve?

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 01-27-2014 09:32 PM
    brand name, identify, shower valve 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,414
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    01-30-2014, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  4. Highest water temp measured so far

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 01-10-2014 09:55 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,854
    BridgeMan
    01-28-2014, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  5. Can you name the most common brands of faucet and shower valve makers in order

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 01-28-2014 07:37 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,080
    John Kogel
    01-28-2014, 08:08 PM Go to last post

  6. Basement bathroom with no ejector pump

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 01-03-2014 09:50 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 9,552
    Rick Cantrell
    01-27-2014, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  7. Amazing Plumbing tricks

    Started by Gary Burnett, 01-17-2014 10:54 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,882
    Stuart Brooks
    01-27-2014, 02:14 PM Go to last post

  8. Power Vent Exhaust To Direct Vent Furnace Intake Clearance

    Started by David Tontarski, 01-23-2014 11:22 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,783
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-27-2014, 10:42 AM Go to last post

  9. Water heater circulation pumps

    Started by Trent Tarter, 12-28-2013 03:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 12,021
    Ron Hasil
    01-26-2014, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  10. Backflow Valve on Hot water recirc

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 01-22-2014 05:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,507
    Ron Hasil
    01-26-2014, 04:50 PM Go to last post

  11. Black Toilet Tank

    Started by Vern Heiler, 01-15-2014 06:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,746
    Vern Heiler
    01-25-2014, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  12. Manabloc manifold...satisfy shutoff at fixture?

    Started by Joe Torres Jr, 01-18-2014 04:20 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,057
    Joe Torres Jr
    01-19-2014, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  13. Not an expert but this looks SNAFU

    Started by ren ramsey, 01-08-2014 02:35 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,377
    Dana Bostick
    01-13-2014, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  14. Crud from Gal piping

    Started by Marc M, 01-11-2014 12:18 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,936
    Rod Butler
    01-13-2014, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  15. CSST Penetrating Aluminum / Steel Siding

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 01-10-2014 05:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,727
    Scott Patterson
    01-10-2014, 04:02 PM Go to last post

  16. AAV vent in attic

    Started by Trent Tarter, 01-09-2014 05:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,755
    Scott Patterson
    01-10-2014, 06:31 AM Go to last post

  17. Moisture meter readings

    Started by Bill Temme, 01-06-2014 06:03 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 43,707
    Raymond Wand
    01-09-2014, 04:41 PM Go to last post

  18. Can't make this stuff up

    Started by John Arnold, 12-13-2013 08:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,220
    BridgeMan
    01-07-2014, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  19. Deck around meter

    Started by Gerry Bennett, 12-25-2013 03:02 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 9,504
    Randy Aldering
    01-06-2014, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  20. Another - Anyone Know What This Thing Is?

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 01-02-2014 08:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,386
    Michael Chambers
    01-06-2014, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  21. Looking for a solution to freezing pipes

    Started by Dwight Doane, 01-06-2014 04:43 AM
    pipe freezing, plumbing
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,257
    Raymond Wand
    01-06-2014, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  22. Access to Leak in Mono Slab

    Started by O Frame, 12-18-2013 11:01 AM
    cracking, cutting, jackhammer, leak, slab
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 5,255
    Mark Reinmiller
    01-02-2014, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  23. Flexible water supply connectors in crawlspace

    Started by Trent Tarter, 12-23-2013 10:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,817
    Don Hester
    12-27-2013, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  24. Pex issues

    Started by Gene South, 07-13-2009 03:48 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 68,433
    Jerry Peck
    12-22-2013, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  25. 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: 5,441
    Jerry Peck
    12-20-2013, 05:32 AM Go to last post

  26. Angry rusty bolts on toilet tank

    Started by Stephen DeCosta, 05-03-2009 09:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 17,917
    Vern Heiler
    12-11-2013, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  27. Dangerous Water Heater

    Started by Bob Knauff, 12-05-2013 11:13 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,728
    Jerry Peck
    12-11-2013, 04:20 PM Go to last post

  28. Another DIY Sink Plumbing Job

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 12-06-2013 05:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,602
    Stuart Brooks
    12-06-2013, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  29. Water Softner Resin

    Started by Raymond Wand, 11-14-2013 06:54 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,059
    Jeff Euriech
    11-25-2013, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  30. Overflow drain testing in bath tubs and sinks

    Started by Robert Foster, 11-24-2013 07:56 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,434
    John Kogel
    11-25-2013, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  31. How Do You Describe This?

    Started by William Kievit, 11-24-2013 11:51 AM
    drain, plumbing, washing machine drain 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,372
    Scott Patterson
    11-24-2013, 04:20 PM Go to last post

  32. Mixing valve on hot water heater

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 11-20-2013 05:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,510
    Mike Kleisch
    11-22-2013, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  33. State water heater age

    Started by Vern Heiler, 11-05-2013 07:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 10,560
    Jerry Peck
    11-13-2013, 09:56 PM Go to last post

  34. hand held shower cross connection

    Started by John Arnold, 11-08-2013 06:09 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,975
    Markus Keller
    11-11-2013, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  35. gas shut off inside furnace cabinet

    Started by John Arnold, 11-05-2013 12:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,580
    Markus Keller
    11-06-2013, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  36. Amateur plumber does a remodel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-03-2013 05:44 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,221
    Garry Sorrells
    10-27-2013, 04:43 PM Go to last post

  37. Access to Shutoff Valves is for Sissies

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-24-2013 12:14 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,120
    Vern Heiler
    10-25-2013, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  38. Over-pressurized water heater

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 10-16-2013 04:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,393
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-17-2013, 11:27 AM Go to last post

  39. TPR discharge line

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-03-2013 10:20 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,449
    Vern Heiler
    10-15-2013, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  40. Is this GSW HW Tank over 30 yrs?

    Started by Peter Louis, 10-07-2013 04:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,997
    John Kogel
    10-09-2013, 07:36 PM Go to last post

  41. Anyone familiar with plumbing code in Boston?

    Started by William Reilly, 10-07-2013 06:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,983
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-08-2013, 04:42 PM Go to last post

  42. Unbiased Feedback on CSST

    Started by M. Gatof, 10-04-2013 08:10 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,123
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-05-2013, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  43. Trap?

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-02-2013 07:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,017
    Rick Cantrell
    10-03-2013, 02:15 PM Go to last post

  44. Water Heater in Garage

    Started by David Block, 09-30-2013 05:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,765
    Rick Cantrell
    10-02-2013, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  45. Arrow Sum Pump weed growth

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 09-29-2013 06:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,253
    Fidel Gonzales
    09-30-2013, 04:43 PM Go to last post

  46. New product - for me anyway!

    Started by Phillip Stojanik, 09-07-2013 08:21 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,107
    don agel
    09-28-2013, 06:23 AM Go to last post

  47. Horizontal trap

    Started by Raymond Wand, 09-09-2013 02:20 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,615
    don agel
    09-28-2013, 12:24 AM Go to last post

  48. Copper coil in basement

    Started by John Arnold, 09-17-2013 01:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,382
    David Johnston
    09-23-2013, 08:24 AM Go to last post

  49. Lateral installation of an air admittance valve

    Started by George Hallaron, 09-07-2013 09:33 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,476
    Michael Chambers
    09-22-2013, 11:27 AM Go to last post

  50. Copper Gas Line -

    Started by RobertSmith, 04-05-2007 03:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 22,718
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-21-2013, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  51. Anyone Know What This Is???

    Started by Gary DeWitt, 09-09-2013 07:29 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,337
    Gary DeWitt
    09-09-2013, 03:37 PM Go to last post

  52. Not sure if this will work.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-29-2013 05:13 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,431
    Raymond Wand
    08-30-2013, 02:18 PM Go to last post

  53. Need help, found a pipe in the backyard!?

    Started by Fujing, 08-25-2013 01:38 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 11,729
    Bob Knauff
    08-27-2013, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  54. gas meter tap off

    Started by DavidSmith, 08-20-2013 04:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,976
    Gunnar Alquist
    08-24-2013, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  55. Jacuzzi handles come off

    Started by John Arnold, 08-19-2013 02:09 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,674
    James Kollhopp
    08-23-2013, 04:41 AM Go to last post

  56. What do you think of this water heater connection?

    Started by Gene South, 08-22-2013 02:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,477
    Bob Harper
    08-22-2013, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  57. Routing of Condesate Drain

    Started by Ben Caras, 08-22-2013 11:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,468
    Jim Robinson
    08-22-2013, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  58. Glued Copper Pipes?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 07-08-2011 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 32,735
    steven x johnson
    08-22-2013, 10:36 AM Go to last post

  59. Water heater sitting on Concrete

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 08-09-2013 04:45 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,819
    Frank Norman
    08-19-2013, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  60. Double Trap Question

    Started by Kris Svendsen, 08-17-2013 01:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,258
    Bob Harper
    08-18-2013, 09:51 AM Go to last post

  61. Water Heater drain lines. Would you call this out?

    Started by Gene South, 08-05-2013 02:42 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,375
    John Kogel
    08-17-2013, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  62. sump pit full, house has new perimeter drains

    Started by Nels Osterby, 12-13-2011 07:53 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 7,909
    Mark Reinmiller
    08-09-2013, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  63. Low Voltage In Stack Vent?

    Started by Tan Da, 07-25-2013 03:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,900
    bob smit
    08-06-2013, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  64. Gas hot water heater draft hood

    Started by Russell Melville, 07-31-2013 12:21 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,877
    Jim Starkey
    08-05-2013, 01:05 PM Go to last post

  65. Question Black soot/staining on electric water heater?

    Started by jason staring, 07-24-2013 04:46 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,301
    Bob Harper
    08-05-2013, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  66. Location Where Plumbingt Vent Terminates

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-21-2013 01:07 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,298
    Bob Harper
    08-03-2013, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  67. weird drain trap

    Started by Peter Louis, 06-30-2013 05:33 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,089
    Peter Louis
    07-16-2013, 11:25 PM Go to last post

  68. Abandoning an interior well?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 07-16-2013 06:27 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,771
    Garry Sorrells
    07-16-2013, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  69. Water heater / spillage?

    Started by brianmiller, 07-05-2013 05:39 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,557
    tom daley
    07-12-2013, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  70. Pollution Control for Septic?

    Started by Mike Lamb, 07-10-2013 05:07 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,068
    John Kogel
    07-11-2013, 08:06 PM Go to last post

  71. Main Water Shut-off Valve All Plastic

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-04-2013 06:10 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,366
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-06-2013, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  72. Anyone seen this type of waste pipe

    Started by ren ramsey, 07-03-2013 11:14 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,370
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-05-2013, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  73. opinions please

    Started by wayne soper, 07-03-2013 11:54 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,578
    Billy Stephens
    07-03-2013, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  74. PR valve stuck by foundation

    Started by Peter Louis, 07-01-2013 08:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,592
    Dom D'Agostino
    07-01-2013, 01:44 PM Go to last post

  75. cord and plug for tankless water heater

    Started by brianmiller, 06-30-2013 05:15 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 14,547
    Corn Walker
    07-01-2013, 09:16 AM Go to last post

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