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  1. Toilet clearance

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-02-2008 07:45 AM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 147
    • Views: 54,689
    Egbert Jager
    03-26-2020, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  2. Are Shark Bite fittings recommended by the Pros?

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 11-18-2014 10:14 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 125
    • Views: 118,114
    david shapiro
    12-02-2023, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  3. TPR extension

    Started by Brian Thomas, 11-25-2008 07:50 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 118
    • Views: 18,925
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    02-24-2009, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  4. Testing a shower pan

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 09-23-2011 06:53 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 114
    • Views: 37,367
    Dom D'Agostino
    10-06-2011, 08:16 AM Go to last post

  5. Leaking shower pan.

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-25-2014 09:06 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 104
    • Views: 27,065
    Jerry Peck
    06-08-2017, 04:02 PM Go to last post

  6. Traps

    Started by Bob Lynett, 06-12-2008 06:54 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    20 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 95
    • Views: 16,770
    Joshua Hardesty
    12-25-2008, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  7. CONDENSATE DRAIN...LOOK AT PHOTO

    Started by Gene South, 10-04-2008 10:06 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 94
    • Views: 20,248
    Mike Schulz
    11-05-2008, 04:29 PM Go to last post

  8. What would you say about these water pipes?

    Started by Ken Rowe, 11-19-2009 06:33 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 93
    • Views: 15,140
    Phil Brody
    12-04-2009, 08:17 AM Go to last post

  9. Question Galvanized pipe

    Started by Steven Turetsky, 01-26-2010 12:07 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 93
    • Views: 19,777
    Ken Rowe
    02-01-2010, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  10. Thermal expansion tank and pressure

    Started by Ian Page, 05-21-2014 02:21 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 91
    • Views: 15,354
    Mark Reinmiller
    05-28-2014, 06:21 PM Go to last post

  11. 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: 17,705
    Wade Johnson
    08-29-2011, 04:37 AM Go to last post

  12. TPR Valve reset

    Started by Kevin Prellop, 08-11-2011 08:27 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 82
    • Views: 17,583
    Ken Schaumann
    08-24-2011, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  13. 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: 30,678
    Jeff Zehnder
    10-14-2014, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  14. 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: 32,112
    Jerry Peck
    05-08-2008, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  15. ANSI # for non-elevated water heaters

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-10-2008 03:29 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 73
    • Views: 15,106
    David Bell
    03-29-2010, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  16. Horizontal installation of water heater

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-25-2011 06:52 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    21 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 20,711
    Billy Stephens
    02-21-2012, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  17. Sink drain drain line configuration

    Started by Mark Ryan, 01-05-2017 07:52 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    drain, home, sink, style, plumber, vent, mechanical, mobile, approved, thoughts, r/r, licensed, called, longer, line, artist, laundry, ahold, s-trap, configured, configuration 13 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 68
    • Views: 14,727
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-24-2017, 07:17 PM Go to last post

  18. Myth Buster

    Started by Darren Miller, 05-23-2007 01:22 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 66
    • Views: 13,398
    DavidR
    06-30-2007, 10:10 AM Go to last post

  19. Water supply pipes routed in exterior walls.

    Started by Trent Tarter, 02-09-2014 12:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 27,538
    Ron Hasil
    02-16-2014, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  20. Would You Call This An 'S' Trap?

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 11-11-2009 10:26 PM
    16 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 12,603
    Jerry Peck
    11-26-2009, 07:15 PM Go to last post

  21. Pex issues

    Started by Gene South, 07-13-2009 03:48 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 67,298
    Jerry Peck
    12-22-2013, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  22. Drip Leg Comment back from the AHJ

    Started by Rick Hurst, 07-30-2008 07:11 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 54
    • Views: 10,802
    Rick Hurst
    09-10-2008, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  23. Valve prohibited in hot water line at water heaters?

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 12-13-2008 06:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 15,724
    Steven Saville
    04-26-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  24. Is this an AAV or Mechanical vent

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 07-06-2009 04:31 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 27,257
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-20-2017, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  25. 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: 20,372
    James Duffin
    09-10-2011, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  26. SinkPositive - Toilet-Sink Combination

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 11-19-2009 09:25 PM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 15,687
    Billy Stephens
    11-27-2009, 12:09 PM Go to last post

  27. Question Plumbing Incident - Who Pays?

    Started by Allen Linoski, 03-15-2014 10:56 AM
    plumbing, responsibility, sewer, snake
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 15,833
    Ron Hasil
    03-19-2014, 12:23 PM Go to last post

  28. Can a Water heater be in a kitchen area?

    Started by MaMa Mount, 11-17-2008 04:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 8,582
    Ted Menelly
    11-24-2008, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  29. Two overflow holes on shower base

    Started by Daniel Leung, 03-26-2009 10:54 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 24,434
    David Bell
    06-21-2010, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  30. State water heater age

    Started by Vern Heiler, 11-05-2013 07:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 10,427
    Jerry Peck
    11-13-2013, 09:56 PM Go to last post

  31. Checking the grounding on electric hot water tanks

    Started by Benjamin Gromicko, 07-20-2010 07:09 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 13,182
    Elliot Franson
    07-24-2010, 06:36 AM Go to last post

  32. What is your boilerplate for this cast iron issue?

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-26-2013 11:44 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 8,312
    Rick Cantrell
    04-01-2013, 10:39 AM Go to last post

  33. PEX being phased out by Jan 1st?

    Started by Eric Laney, 12-20-2007 10:04 PM
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 40,185
    Timothy M. Barr
    02-07-2009, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  34. Sink trap

    Started by Barry Thirtle, 12-07-2012 01:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 9,328
    Barry Thirtle
    12-27-2012, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  35. TPR Extension

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 05-05-2010 04:49 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 11,203
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-31-2011, 10:28 PM Go to last post

  36. Angry Winterized Homes

    Started by Rick Hurst, 11-07-2007 04:39 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 15,720
    Billy Stephens
    12-11-2007, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  37. Combined Sediment Traps

    Started by A.D. Miller, 09-01-2009 09:55 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 7,232
    Tony Watson
    09-03-2009, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  38. Septic tank on an six year old home...

    Started by Scott Patterson, 12-23-2014 07:03 AM
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 7,719
    Joe Klampfer
    04-02-2015, 01:17 AM Go to last post

  39. Plumbing vent too close to bath exhaust vent

    Started by mark petty, 10-23-2014 04:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 15,127
    Raymond Wand
    11-05-2014, 12:42 PM Go to last post

  40. Shower pan disaster

    Started by Bill Myers, 05-11-2010 12:24 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 20,654
    Jim Hintz
    09-30-2011, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  41. Two Tank Installation - HWH

    Started by Tim Kerce, 06-13-2010 01:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 9,565
    Ted Menelly
    06-16-2010, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  42. S-Trap

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-30-2012 03:33 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 9,969
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-04-2012, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  43. Water pressure regulator

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 07-17-2010 01:20 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 23,497
    Ron Hasil
    07-20-2010, 02:21 PM Go to last post

  44. Main Waste under footing?

    Started by John Thompson, 05-12-2008 10:20 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 42,045
    Jerry Peck
    12-28-2009, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  45. Measuring low flow water fixtures

    Started by John Badger, 04-07-2009 05:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 10,441
    Garry Blankenship
    04-16-2012, 09:06 AM Go to last post

  46. Electric water heaters

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-13-2010 07:56 AM
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 9,561
    Roy Cooke sr
    04-28-2010, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  47. Pressure relief discharge to laundry sink

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-13-2011 11:11 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 16,825
    brian schmitt
    05-03-2011, 10:46 AM Go to last post

  48. Water heater circulation pumps

    Started by Trent Tarter, 12-28-2013 03:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 11,907
    Ron Hasil
    01-26-2014, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  49. Faulty TP valve

    Started by Dan Harris, 10-23-2007 07:12 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 15,837
    Jerry Peck
    11-02-2007, 05:47 AM Go to last post

  50. CPVC fitting labeled "cold water only"

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 06-03-2008 02:15 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 17,745
    Mike Cudahy
    06-09-2008, 11:08 AM Go to last post

  51. What causes this ? See photo

    Started by Gene South, 11-04-2009 04:24 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 8,746
    Phil Brody
    11-16-2009, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  52. Sediment Trap, do I get to pay?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 12-01-2010 09:08 AM
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 24,067
    Garry Sorrells
    12-05-2010, 04:34 AM Go to last post

  53. Improper installation of TPR valve on Rannai Tankless water heater

    Started by Elizabeth Chambers, 03-01-2018 10:38 PM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 12,215
    Elizabeth Chambers
    03-16-2018, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  54. Handyman Special

    Started by Nolan Kienitz, 02-15-2008 05:41 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 8,176
    Billy Stephens
    02-19-2008, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  55. Inspector should have caught it?

    Started by David W, 07-26-2010 04:04 PM
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 9,082
    Philip
    08-02-2010, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  56. hole in sewer pipe

    Started by Keith Laufenberg, 08-14-2010 04:42 PM
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 16,462
    Wayne Carlisle
    08-23-2010, 07:05 AM Go to last post

  57. Electric water heaters

    Started by phil kaznowski, 05-20-2009 07:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 22,720
    JB Thompson
    05-26-2009, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  58. Shower Head Leak Causes Flood?

    Started by Fran Rice, 02-06-2010 03:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 17,130
    Fran Rice
    02-16-2010, 12:11 AM Go to last post

  59. Hot and Cold Tub faucets

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 09-22-2011 12:47 PM
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 16,146
    Vern Heiler
    09-30-2011, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  60. LP tank location?

    Started by Bill Anglin, 06-09-2012 01:44 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 27,195
    Jerry Peck
    10-17-2017, 01:21 PM Go to last post

  61. ANOTHER COCKING PROBLEM

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-06-2016 02:58 PM
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 8,494
    Garry Sorrells
    06-11-2016, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  62. Expansion Tank Question

    Started by Robert Foster, 05-02-2011 12:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 19,357
    B___D__
    08-16-2016, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  63. Water Heaters and TPR valves

    Started by Isaac Peck, 07-31-2012 02:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 9,689
    April Green
    10-19-2012, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  64. Hot water heater

    Started by Peter Ottowitz, 03-21-2013 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 10,207
    Rich Goeken
    04-24-2013, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  65. expansion tank

    Started by cory nystul, 01-28-2015 10:07 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 8,522
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2015, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  66. Worried homeowner - shower drain and liner

    Started by Darlene Reinhard, 04-28-2019 12:12 PM
    shower drain liner 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 10,066
    Stuart Brooks
    05-08-2019, 02:12 PM Go to last post

  67. Electric Water Heater an Ignition Source?

    Started by Michael Waterbury, 10-20-2007 03:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 15,596
    Bob Harper
    08-09-2012, 05:54 AM Go to last post

  68. Alcove for gas equipment

    Started by Matt Fellman, 05-28-2008 08:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 6,476
    Mike Schulz
    06-09-2008, 05:59 AM Go to last post

  69. Water heater (vehicular protection in garage)

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-31-2009 03:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 12,747
    Frazier Jeffery
    11-14-2015, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  70. Concealed Fouling Areas

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 05-31-2011 01:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 11,297
    Bud Short
    05-30-2013, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  71. water heaters and radiant heat

    Started by cory nystul, 12-16-2014 07:11 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 6,217
    Ronald Betschman CFDI,CML
    12-18-2014, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  72. Video of odd water pressure readings.

    Started by Gene South, 08-06-2019 07:41 AM
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 12,152
    Jerry Peck
    08-21-2019, 12:58 PM Go to last post

  73. Toilet Rough-In ?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 11-19-2007 07:03 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 27,253
    Michael Koerte
    03-12-2008, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  74. Opinions on T&P discharge changes.

    Started by Joshua Hardesty, 05-30-2009 05:28 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 7,222
    Rick Cantrell
    06-12-2009, 04:00 AM Go to last post

  75. How many is too many

    Started by Richard Roshak, 10-12-2009 03:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 5,937
    Brad Deal
    10-15-2009, 07:53 AM Go to last post

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