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  1. Faucet cartridge longevity

    Started by david shapiro, 12-02-2023 12:05 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,535
    Jerry Peck
    04-15-2024, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  2. Condensation

    Started by michael brown, 02-23-2021 12:23 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,509
    Aaron Services
    04-13-2024, 07:15 PM Go to last post

  3. Hi, fellow curious people

    Started by William Jabine, 05-14-2021 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,778
    Aaron Services
    04-13-2024, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  4. 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: 119,674
    david shapiro
    12-02-2023, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  5. Question To Pan or not to Pan

    Started by Joe Reilly, 10-20-2023 11:24 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,173
    david shapiro
    10-21-2023, 12:17 PM Go to last post

  6. White mold growing in toilet tanks of new home

    Started by Charles Lyle, 09-14-2023 06:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 975
    Jerry Peck
    09-14-2023, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  7. Water hammer, I thought, was heard on abrupty closing valves

    Started by david shapiro, 08-30-2023 09:36 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 762
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-03-2023, 10:43 AM Go to last post

  8. Added drain line

    Started by mark petty, 04-12-2022 06:07 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,898
    John Alex
    07-30-2023, 11:13 PM Go to last post

  9. toilet supply valve

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 01-15-2023 06:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,885
    John Alex
    07-30-2023, 11:05 PM Go to last post

  10. Leak-testing: hydrogen??? Halon???

    Started by david shapiro, 11-26-2022 03:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,534
    John Alex
    07-30-2023, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  11. Buried CSST

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 02-28-2023 05:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,961
    Jerry Peck
    03-10-2023, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  12. Yellow Corrugated Gas Line on propane tank

    Started by Robert Huffman, 09-09-2022 04:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,756
    Jerry Peck
    10-21-2022, 06:23 AM Go to last post

  13. 1970's Sears water heaters still kickin'!!

    Started by Michael Potter, 09-05-2014 06:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 7,942
    sprsun
    03-31-2022, 07:00 PM Go to last post

  14. Is a sink required in a bathroom.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 12-03-2021 09:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,878
    Jerry Peck
    01-06-2022, 09:46 PM Go to last post

  15. It just doesn't look right...

    Started by Chris Weekly, 09-25-2021 05:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,475
    Chris Weekly
    09-27-2021, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  16. Taco recirculating pump

    Started by Ian Page, 02-06-2016 04:00 PM
    hot, installed, pump, supply, water 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,949
    Barry Williamson
    08-25-2021, 06:53 AM Go to last post

  17. New House TPRV not 6" from Floor

    Started by Sam Morris, 08-02-2021 02:30 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,656
    Jerry Peck
    08-02-2021, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  18. NEED A SPARKY FOR HELP ON CSST BONDING QUESTION

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-23-2021 12:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,648
    david shapiro
    06-28-2021, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  19. Inspecting the same double wide model with the same problems

    Started by Robert Huffman, 04-05-2021 06:27 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,125
    Jerry Peck
    04-06-2021, 05:57 AM Go to last post

  20. This is not right...

    Started by Pierre Coulombe, 03-21-2021 07:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,871
    Pierre Coulombe
    03-25-2021, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  21. Sewer pipe reduced

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-01-2021 05:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,725
    Jerry Peck
    03-01-2021, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  22. new to me gas coupling

    Started by Jim Robinson, 02-08-2021 06:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,038
    Jerry Peck
    02-09-2021, 06:27 AM Go to last post

  23. Sharkbite fitting for PolyB transitions

    Started by Egbert Jager, 02-06-2021 08:35 PM
    polyb, polybutylene, sharkbite
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,461
    Egbert Jager
    02-06-2021, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  24. Dishwasher drains to (basement) laundry standpipe

    Started by Egbert Jager, 10-28-2019 04:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 9,793
    Richard Bushong
    01-21-2021, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  25. small space, need a bathroom?

    Started by Jerry Peck, 09-16-2020 06:06 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,112
    Jerry Peck
    01-09-2021, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  26. Sewer Scope going through Toilet???

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 12-28-2020 12:44 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,912
    Jerry Peck
    12-30-2020, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  27. Part-time houses in areas with freezing temperatures

    Started by Jerry Peck, 11-29-2020 09:58 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,784
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-20-2020, 12:31 AM Go to last post

  28. Floor Sinks

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 12-02-2020 02:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,464
    Jerry Peck
    12-05-2020, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  29. Kitchen/bathroom sink traps

    Started by Roy Guard, 11-17-2020 02:36 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,970
    Jerry Peck
    11-25-2020, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  30. Have anyone seen these before

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-05-2020 06:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,714
    Dom D'Agostino
    11-05-2020, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  31. WI code for air gaps

    Started by Michael Burch, 04-19-2009 09:34 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 28,933
    Jerry Peck
    09-06-2020, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  32. Height of shower base

    Started by Richard Roshak, 09-02-2020 06:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,653
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2020, 10:25 AM Go to last post

  33. Damp patch near shower

    Started by Bill Henderson, 08-20-2020 10:51 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,586
    Dom D'Agostino
    08-21-2020, 12:12 PM Go to last post

  34. One water heater but two expansion tanks

    Started by Ken Capulli, 05-09-2020 11:23 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,420
    Caren James
    08-16-2020, 10:19 PM Go to last post

  35. Water heater improper installation

    Started by Pierre Coulombe, 12-07-2019 06:26 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,007
    Caren James
    08-11-2020, 06:16 AM Go to last post

  36. EXPOSED EXHAUST FAN IN SHOWER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 07-11-2020 02:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,817
    Jerry Peck
    07-14-2020, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  37. Water Heater Draft Hood

    Started by Joe Reilly, 06-28-2020 12:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,950
    Jerry Peck
    06-28-2020, 07:36 PM Go to last post

  38. CSST as Flexible Gas Connector

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-13-2020 07:54 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,308
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-04-2020, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  39. Dryer and water heater question

    Started by henry thomas, 05-13-2020 02:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,650
    Bob Harper
    05-21-2020, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  40. Toilet clearance

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-02-2008 07:45 AM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 147
    • Views: 56,625
    Egbert Jager
    03-26-2020, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  41. TPR valve on water intake line

    Started by Robert Huffman, 03-23-2020 04:33 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,917
    Jerry Peck
    03-23-2020, 05:13 PM Go to last post

  42. Tankless Venting

    Started by Joe Reilly, 03-11-2020 07:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,356
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2020, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  43. water flowing up hill

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-05-2020 07:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,689
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-06-2020, 03:04 AM Go to last post

  44. pin hole leaks

    Started by Jerry Peck, 01-21-2020 08:22 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,023
    Jerry Peck
    02-01-2020, 07:03 AM Go to last post

  45. Old Gas Shut-off for Appliances

    Started by Lon Henderson, 11-29-2019 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,666
    Wayne Domina
    12-19-2019, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  46. Kitchen drain question

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-08-2019 07:30 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,164
    Richard Bushong
    12-02-2019, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  47. New Home - Drain Piping

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 10-24-2019 06:14 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,740
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-07-2019, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  48. Need some info for kitchen sink drain.

    Started by norman albert, 10-31-2019 12:05 PM
    mobile home drains
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,422
    norman albert
    11-06-2019, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  49. Tankless Install

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 10-13-2019 10:19 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,145
    Elizabeth Chambers
    10-23-2019, 12:11 AM Go to last post

  50. Sump Crock Question

    Started by John A Duncan, 10-09-2019 11:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,377
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-10-2019, 04:44 PM Go to last post

  51. Question TPR Valves and Discharge Piping

    Started by Joe Reilly, 09-12-2019 01:07 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 10,982
    John Dirks Jr
    10-04-2019, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  52. Why do some water heaters have a missing manufactures tag??

    Started by Robert Pace, 08-29-2019 01:15 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 11,781
    Rollie Meyers
    09-13-2019, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  53. Video of odd water pressure readings.

    Started by Gene South, 08-06-2019 07:41 AM
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 12,505
    Jerry Peck
    08-21-2019, 12:58 PM Go to last post

  54. shower valve repair

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 08-14-2019 05:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,205
    Dom D'Agostino
    08-15-2019, 02:13 PM Go to last post

  55. Old gas shut off

    Started by James G, 08-09-2019 04:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,614
    Dwight Doane
    08-15-2019, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  56. Question Joining two gas supply lines

    Started by Peter Nielsen, 07-18-2019 07:50 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,794
    Jerry Peck
    08-07-2019, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  57. Tankless water heater exhaust vent

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-30-2019 02:46 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,675
    Corey Bihler
    08-07-2019, 06:14 AM Go to last post

  58. Goofy P-trap

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-12-2019 04:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 9,221
    Tom Rees
    07-24-2019, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  59. Mixed ABS & PVC Drain Piping

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 06-25-2019 04:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 15,351
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-11-2019, 12:10 AM Go to last post

  60. LP gas water heater vent iissue

    Started by mark petty, 06-03-2019 10:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,929
    Bob Harper
    06-23-2019, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  61. Plants are smart

    Started by Jerry Peck, 06-03-2019 08:28 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,049
    Jerry Peck
    06-07-2019, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  62. Question What is this thing sticking up in my yard?

    Started by Bob Hucker, 05-20-2019 03:40 PM
    drain, sewer, sprinklers 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 13,694
    Mike Clarke
    05-30-2019, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  63. Illuminating appliances definition

    Started by Marc M, 05-29-2019 09:16 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,784
    Marc M
    05-29-2019, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  64. tankless water heater deaths

    Started by Jerry Peck, 05-14-2019 07:18 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,905
    Phil brody
    05-23-2019, 01:07 AM Go to last post

  65. Refinance, water test on well

    Started by james edward, 04-30-2019 04:15 PM
    fha, lab, test
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 7,278
    Chris Roth
    05-08-2019, 02:31 PM 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: 10,387
    Stuart Brooks
    05-08-2019, 02:12 PM Go to last post

  67. Dishwasher drain hose high air-gap loop- Tennessee plumbing code?

    Started by Robert Osborne, 04-13-2019 05:20 PM
    code, plumbing, tennessee
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 13,841
    Bruce Low
    04-18-2019, 04:26 AM Go to last post

  68. why the corrosion?

    Started by jim baird, 04-03-2019 06:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,574
    jim baird
    04-10-2019, 06:49 AM Go to last post

  69. What is the highest water pressure you have seen? (Photos)

    Started by Gene South, 02-07-2019 01:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 13,680
    Elizabeth Chambers
    04-10-2019, 01:17 AM Go to last post

  70. TANKLESS WATER HEATER WITHOUT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER PHOTOS

    Started by Gene South, 03-28-2019 10:25 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,592
    Elizabeth Chambers
    04-09-2019, 11:52 PM Go to last post

  71. Okay, do you or don't you ... ?

    Started by Jerry Peck, 04-03-2019 07:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,275
    Elizabeth Chambers
    04-09-2019, 11:23 PM Go to last post

  72. Maximum drain slope

    Started by Michael Thomas, 01-29-2009 04:08 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 71,965
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2019, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  73. Gas flex through exterior wall

    Started by Dave Hill, 01-15-2019 08:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,900
    Jim Luttrall
    01-16-2019, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  74. Elbows in T & P drain pipe

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 11-26-2007 03:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 34,291
    Ryan Murphy
    10-15-2018, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  75. WIRSBO Aquapex

    Started by Mike Tracy, 03-30-2008 05:21 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 75,655
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-18-2018, 06:34 AM Go to last post

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