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  1. Are Shark Bite fittings recommended by the Pros?

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 11-18-2014 10:14 PM
    2 Pages •
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    • Replies: 125
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    david shapiro
    12-02-2023, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  2. WIRSBO Aquapex

    Started by Mike Tracy, 03-30-2008 05:21 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 75,452
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-18-2018, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  3. Maximum drain slope

    Started by Michael Thomas, 01-29-2009 04:08 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 71,720
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2019, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  4. Pex issues

    Started by Gene South, 07-13-2009 03:48 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 68,058
    Jerry Peck
    12-22-2013, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  5. Toilet clearance

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-02-2008 07:45 AM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 147
    • Views: 55,859
    Egbert Jager
    03-26-2020, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  6. PVC Dryer Vent

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-16-2009 07:48 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 53,594
    David Crawford
    03-01-2011, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  7. Copper natural gas lines

    Started by Hugh Howard, 01-18-2010 05:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 49,654
    David Bell
    01-22-2010, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  8. Gas line under slab

    Started by sam sanders, 03-05-2010 08:06 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 46,007
    sam sanders
    03-07-2010, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  9. Pex piping and fittings

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-17-2008 09:52 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 44,389
    Darrel Hood
    05-16-2010, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  10. Moisture meter readings

    Started by Bill Temme, 01-06-2014 06:03 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 43,693
    Raymond Wand
    01-09-2014, 04:41 PM Go to last post

  11. A.O Smith Water Heater Age

    Started by Kathleen Clinton, 06-20-2011 05:57 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 42,765
    David Valley
    07-11-2011, 05:28 AM Go to last post

  12. Main Waste under footing?

    Started by John Thompson, 05-12-2008 10:20 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 42,193
    Jerry Peck
    12-28-2009, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  13. PEX being phased out by Jan 1st?

    Started by Eric Laney, 12-20-2007 10:04 PM
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 40,961
    Timothy M. Barr
    02-07-2009, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  14. Pulsating water flow at faucets

    Started by sidney alstad, 03-24-2011 05:07 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 40,313
    sidney alstad
    03-25-2011, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  15. PEX Gas line?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 10-20-2012 12:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 39,229
    William Cline
    11-05-2012, 09:36 AM Go to last post

  16. Testing a shower pan

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 09-23-2011 06:53 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 114
    • Views: 37,574
    Dom D'Agostino
    10-06-2011, 08:16 AM Go to last post

  17. Plumbing vent height

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-15-2007 06:25 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 36,640
    Frank Kunselman
    05-23-2007, 12:44 PM Go to last post

  18. plumbing drain depth

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 04-29-2010 02:57 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 35,188
    Anthony Alderman
    04-29-2010, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  19. Propane regulator clearance

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 04-13-2007 03:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 34,230
    Rick Hurst
    05-17-2009, 06:57 AM Go to last post

  20. Elbows in T & P drain pipe

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 11-26-2007 03:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 33,995
    Ryan Murphy
    10-15-2018, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  21. Single Wall vs. Double wall vent pipe

    Started by Jonathan Clevenger, 03-08-2008 10:28 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 33,947
    Jonathan Clevenger
    03-08-2008, 11:10 AM Go to last post

  22. Gas Flex vs. Gastite vs. Tracpipe for BBQ natural gas grill

    Started by Tim Toale, 05-17-2010 03:12 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 33,850
    Corn Walker
    05-18-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  23. Glued Copper Pipes?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 07-08-2011 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 32,724
    steven x johnson
    08-22-2013, 10:36 AM Go to last post

  24. Expansion Tank on Hot side

    Started by Reis Pearson, 03-23-2008 09:43 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 77
    • Views: 32,501
    Jerry Peck
    05-08-2008, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  25. Water heater clearance

    Started by william siegel, 10-05-2007 06:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 32,377
    william siegel
    10-06-2007, 03:13 PM Go to last post

  26. Copper pipes turning black on new home

    Started by Richard Flores, 04-29-2012 09:57 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 32,201
    Paul Kondzich
    09-04-2012, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  27. Excessive water in pan under water heater

    Started by Steve C., 11-20-2013 09:22 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 31,743
    Jack Feldmann
    05-31-2015, 06:40 AM Go to last post

  28. Garbage disposal with septic system

    Started by Tom Martin, 11-17-2011 07:51 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 31,670
    Lisa Endza
    11-18-2011, 03:44 AM Go to last post

  29. IRC requires toilet be caulked to floor?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 12-31-2007 08:09 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 79
    • Views: 31,115
    Jeff Zehnder
    10-14-2014, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  30. Pex pressure test

    Started by Richard Stanley, 08-29-2008 06:43 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 29,763
    Joshua Hardesty
    08-29-2008, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  31. Are exterior hose bibs required by code?

    Started by JB Thompson, 04-20-2010 03:17 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 29,523
    JB Thompson
    04-22-2010, 07:10 AM Go to last post

  32. Water Heater in Storage Closet

    Started by JB Thompson, 04-14-2009 07:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 29,164
    A.D. Miller
    04-16-2009, 11:52 AM Go to last post

  33. Schedule 40 for water supply lines

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-24-2008 10:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 29,131
    Jerry Peck
    06-24-2008, 12:55 PM Go to last post

  34. Question Gas Drip Leg

    Started by Tony Mount, 03-17-2011 07:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 28,987
    Garry Sorrells
    03-25-2011, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  35. WI code for air gaps

    Started by Michael Burch, 04-19-2009 09:34 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 28,813
    Jerry Peck
    09-06-2020, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  36. Vent Stack Size

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 09-23-2007 09:22 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 28,700
    brian schmitt
    09-26-2007, 08:54 AM Go to last post

  37. Shower pan depth

    Started by Marc M, 03-27-2011 09:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 28,574
    tom daley
    04-27-2017, 09:25 AM Go to last post

  38. Gas valve or water valve?

    Started by Tom Cissell, 12-19-2012 05:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 28,564
    bob smit
    12-31-2012, 12:11 PM Go to last post

  39. Exposed PEX outdoors

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 11-11-2008 11:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 28,383
    Dennis Webber
    02-20-2009, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  40. PEX supply to water heater

    Started by Vern Heiler, 06-18-2010 09:55 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 28,146
    Darrel Hood
    06-25-2010, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  41. Painting the gas entrance piping

    Started by JB Thompson, 06-07-2008 06:29 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 28,020
    Steven Reckner
    11-12-2016, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  42. Is this an AAV or Mechanical vent

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 07-06-2009 04:31 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 27,932
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-20-2017, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  43. Flexible PVC P trap

    Started by Eric Williams, 12-16-2009 10:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 27,792
    Ron Hasil
    12-21-2009, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  44. Electrical PVC conduit used as drain pipe

    Started by Terry Beck, 08-17-2007 05:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 27,790
    Darrel Hood
    01-15-2009, 05:14 AM Go to last post

  45. Reliance Water Heater Age Confirmation

    Started by Robert Foster, 11-18-2010 01:23 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 27,776
    Billy Stephens
    04-25-2014, 08:23 AM Go to last post

  46. Water supply pipes routed in exterior walls.

    Started by Trent Tarter, 02-09-2014 12:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 27,691
    Ron Hasil
    02-16-2014, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  47. Leaking shower pan.

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-25-2014 09:06 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 104
    • Views: 27,548
    Jerry Peck
    06-08-2017, 04:02 PM Go to last post

  48. LP tank location?

    Started by Bill Anglin, 06-09-2012 01:44 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 27,529
    Jerry Peck
    10-17-2017, 01:21 PM Go to last post

  49. Toilet Rough-In ?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 11-19-2007 07:03 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 27,431
    Michael Koerte
    03-12-2008, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  50. Calculating DFUs

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 03-31-2008 04:39 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 27,318
    Jerry Peck
    04-01-2008, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  51. Dielectric fittings

    Started by Gary Mohel, 06-19-2009 05:25 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 26,718
    Jerry Peck
    07-07-2009, 07:51 AM Go to last post

  52. Is this a gas-rated valve?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 04-09-2009 12:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 26,643
    Ron Hasil
    04-09-2009, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  53. Earthquake strap all water heaters?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-12-2007 10:24 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 26,152
    mike huntzinger
    04-05-2010, 09:32 PM Go to last post

  54. Question Mobile Home Water Heaters

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 01-29-2010 08:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 26,125
    Gunnar Alquist
    01-29-2010, 07:38 PM Go to last post

  55. Water Heater Catch Pan Drain

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-05-2008 01:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 25,479
    Jerry Peck
    03-07-2008, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  56. water heater with hot water shut off valve

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 05-15-2012 06:26 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 25,348
    Jerry Peck
    05-16-2012, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  57. Dewinterization

    Started by Robert Dalga, 11-24-2008 12:44 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 25,131
    Jon Randolph
    11-26-2008, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  58. Max length of flex gas connectors

    Started by Terry Beck, 05-03-2008 11:42 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 24,952
    Bob Harper
    05-03-2008, 02:43 PM Go to last post

  59. Pex in attic

    Started by MJ Inspections, 03-02-2013 07:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 24,936
    Lon Henderson
    03-09-2013, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  60. water heater expansion tank

    Started by daniel nantell, 08-03-2008 06:39 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 24,893
    Fred Weck
    08-06-2008, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  61. Water meter question

    Started by Reis Pearson, 01-23-2009 05:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 24,778
    B___D__
    08-16-2016, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  62. sprinkler system pressure

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-09-2011 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 24,775
    Arthur Gould
    09-30-2011, 08:31 PM Go to last post

  63. Two overflow holes on shower base

    Started by Daniel Leung, 03-26-2009 10:54 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 24,601
    David Bell
    06-21-2010, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  64. Sediment Trap, do I get to pay?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 12-01-2010 09:08 AM
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 24,160
    Garry Sorrells
    12-05-2010, 04:34 AM Go to last post

  65. Water pressure regulator

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 07-17-2010 01:20 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 23,985
    Ron Hasil
    07-20-2010, 02:21 PM Go to last post

  66. washer drain into laundry sink

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 10-28-2008 04:48 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 23,614
    brian schmitt
    11-20-2008, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  67. Galvanized plumbing water supply lines

    Started by brianmiller, 08-07-2009 03:58 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 23,501
    Robert Autrey
    08-10-2009, 07:08 AM Go to last post

  68. DENTED WATER HEATER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-26-2017 05:08 PM
    heater, not--it, ok--thanks-cvf, water, write 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 23,285
    Lon Henderson
    09-12-2017, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  69. Flexible Gas Line and Shutoff in Cabinet

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 01-23-2009 03:23 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 22,991
    A.D. Miller
    01-24-2009, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  70. Pan under water heater if installed in garage ?

    Started by Gene South, 04-10-2008 08:19 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 22,950
    Aaron Miller
    04-18-2008, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  71. Electric water heaters

    Started by phil kaznowski, 05-20-2009 07:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 22,789
    JB Thompson
    05-26-2009, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  72. Unknown Lifeform in North Carolina Sewer!

    Started by Joseph C. Miller, 06-30-2009 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 22,747
    Scott Patterson
    07-01-2009, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  73. Copper Gas Line -

    Started by RobertSmith, 04-05-2007 03:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 22,705
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-21-2013, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  74. Corrosion at soldered joints

    Started by Bill Anglin, 08-18-2012 03:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 22,697
    Rick Cantrell
    09-08-2012, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  75. Toilet flush

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-25-2010 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 22,279
    Edward Loughran
    09-27-2010, 08:40 AM Go to last post

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