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  1. Water Heater Draft Hood

    Started by Joe Reilly, 06-28-2020 12:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 562
    Jerry Peck
    06-28-2020, 07:36 PM Go to last post

  2. CSST as Flexible Gas Connector

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-13-2020 07:54 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,087
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-04-2020, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  3. Dryer and water heater question

    Started by henry thomas, 05-13-2020 02:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 358
    Bob Harper
    05-21-2020, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  4. One water heater but two expansion tanks

    Started by Ken Capulli, 05-09-2020 11:23 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 185
    Jeff Zehnder
    05-13-2020, 05:04 AM Go to last post

  5. 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: 123
    • Views: 75,390
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-24-2020, 09:59 PM Go to last post

  6. Toilet clearance

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-02-2008 07:45 AM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 147
    • Views: 35,870
    Egbert Jager
    03-26-2020, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  7. TPR valve on water intake line

    Started by Robert Huffman, 03-23-2020 04:33 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 209
    Jerry Peck
    03-23-2020, 05:13 PM Go to last post

  8. Tankless Venting

    Started by Joe Reilly, 03-11-2020 07:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 525
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2020, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  9. water flowing up hill

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-05-2020 07:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,002
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-06-2020, 03:04 AM Go to last post

  10. pin hole leaks

    Started by Jerry Peck, 01-21-2020 08:22 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,039
    Jerry Peck
    02-01-2020, 07:03 AM Go to last post

  11. Water heater improper installation

    Started by Pierre Coulombe, 12-07-2019 06:26 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,100
    Jerry Peck
    12-21-2019, 10:10 AM Go to last post

  12. Old Gas Shut-off for Appliances

    Started by Lon Henderson, 11-29-2019 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,047
    Wayne Domina
    12-19-2019, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  13. Kitchen drain question

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-08-2019 07:30 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,399
    Richard Bushong
    12-02-2019, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  14. New Home - Drain Piping

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 10-24-2019 06:14 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,778
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-07-2019, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  15. Dishwasher drains to (basement) laundry standpipe

    Started by Egbert Jager, 10-28-2019 04:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,092
    Richard Bushong
    11-06-2019, 08:54 AM Go to last post

  16. Need some info for kitchen sink drain.

    Started by norman albert, 10-31-2019 12:05 PM
    mobile home drains
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,370
    norman albert
    11-06-2019, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  17. Tankless Install

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 10-13-2019 10:19 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,282
    Elizabeth Chambers
    10-23-2019, 12:11 AM Go to last post

  18. Sump Crock Question

    Started by John A Duncan, 10-09-2019 11:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,406
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-10-2019, 04:44 PM Go to last post

  19. Question TPR Valves and Discharge Piping

    Started by Joe Reilly, 09-12-2019 01:07 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,637
    John Dirks Jr
    10-04-2019, 06:33 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Robert Pace, 08-29-2019 01:15 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 8,120
    Rollie Meyers
    09-13-2019, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  21. Video of odd water pressure readings.

    Started by Gene South, 08-06-2019 07:41 AM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 8,168
    Jerry Peck
    08-21-2019, 12:58 PM Go to last post

  22. shower valve repair

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 08-14-2019 05:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,795
    Dom D'Agostino
    08-15-2019, 02:13 PM Go to last post

  23. Old gas shut off

    Started by James G, 08-09-2019 04:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,016
    Dwight Doane
    08-15-2019, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  24. Question Joining two gas supply lines

    Started by Peter Nielsen, 07-18-2019 07:50 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,739
    Jerry Peck
    08-07-2019, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  25. Tankless water heater exhaust vent

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-30-2019 02:46 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,572
    Corey Bihler
    08-07-2019, 06:14 AM Go to last post

  26. Goofy P-trap

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-12-2019 04:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,289
    Tom Rees
    07-24-2019, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  27. Mixed ABS & PVC Drain Piping

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 06-25-2019 04:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 9,644
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-11-2019, 12:10 AM Go to last post

  28. LP gas water heater vent iissue

    Started by mark petty, 06-03-2019 10:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,280
    Bob Harper
    06-23-2019, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  29. Plants are smart

    Started by Jerry Peck, 06-03-2019 08:28 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,523
    Jerry Peck
    06-07-2019, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  30. 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: 7,099
    Mike Clarke
    05-30-2019, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  31. Illuminating appliances definition

    Started by Marc M, 05-29-2019 09:16 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,326
    Marc M
    05-29-2019, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  32. tankless water heater deaths

    Started by Jerry Peck, 05-14-2019 07:18 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,797
    Phil brody
    05-23-2019, 01:07 AM Go to last post

  33. Refinance, water test on well

    Started by james edward, 04-30-2019 04:15 PM
    fha, lab, test
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,043
    Chris Roth
    05-08-2019, 02:31 PM Go to last post

  34. 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: 6,267
    Stuart Brooks
    05-08-2019, 02:12 PM Go to last post

  35. 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: 8,458
    Bruce Low
    04-18-2019, 04:26 AM Go to last post

  36. why the corrosion?

    Started by jim baird, 04-03-2019 06:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,307
    jim baird
    04-10-2019, 06:49 AM Go to last post

  37. 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: 9,668
    Elizabeth Chambers
    04-10-2019, 01:17 AM Go to last post

  38. TANKLESS WATER HEATER WITHOUT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER PHOTOS

    Started by Gene South, 03-28-2019 10:25 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,241
    Elizabeth Chambers
    04-09-2019, 11:52 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jerry Peck, 04-03-2019 07:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,556
    Elizabeth Chambers
    04-09-2019, 11:23 PM Go to last post

  40. Maximum drain slope

    Started by Michael Thomas, 01-29-2009 04:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 56,443
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2019, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  41. Gas flex through exterior wall

    Started by Dave Hill, 01-15-2019 08:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,336
    Jim Luttrall
    01-16-2019, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  42. Elbows in T & P drain pipe

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 11-26-2007 03:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 24,208
    Ryan Murphy
    10-15-2018, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  43. WIRSBO Aquapex

    Started by Mike Tracy, 03-30-2008 05:21 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 65,003
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-18-2018, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  44. Low water pressure issue in the home

    Started by richardW, 07-12-2018 10:30 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,929
    richardW
    07-12-2018, 10:30 PM Go to last post

  45. Rain forest shower head photo

    Started by Gene South, 06-18-2018 07:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,896
    Gene South
    06-19-2018, 02:30 PM Go to last post

  46. 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: 2,273
    Jerry Peck
    06-19-2018, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  47. Daily chuckle (WTF?)

    Started by Lawrence Thomas, 06-05-2018 06:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,099
    Lawrence Thomas
    06-05-2018, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  48. Exposed Kerdi / Foamboard Under Shower Bench

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 05-24-2018 03:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,597
    Jim Robinson
    05-25-2018, 12:16 PM Go to last post

  49. Tankless water heater on GFCI circuitry

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 05-09-2018 11:35 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,575
    Jerry Peck
    05-09-2018, 01:32 PM Go to last post

  50. Question TPR valve pipe termination

    Started by Scott Laird, 04-24-2018 07:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,818
    John Dirks Jr
    05-04-2018, 04:17 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by John A Duncan, 04-17-2018 12:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,512
    Jim Robinson
    04-17-2018, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  52. Two hot water lines serving water heater

    Started by Elizabeth Chambers, 04-07-2018 12:24 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,747
    John Kogel
    04-13-2018, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  53. Water lines going outside house wall

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-19-2018 05:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,140
    Sam Morris
    03-19-2018, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  54. Gray drain piping

    Started by Richard Roshak, 03-17-2018 03:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,610
    Dom D'Agostino
    03-17-2018, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  55. 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: 6,967
    Elizabeth Chambers
    03-16-2018, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  56. Elbow at end of sewer vent

    Started by Chris Stichter, 03-08-2018 05:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,089
    Chris Stichter
    03-08-2018, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  57. PVC as water distribution pipe

    Started by Terry Beck, 11-01-2007 04:38 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 14,578
    Elizabeth Chambers
    03-08-2018, 02:31 PM Go to last post

  58. Sideways Hose Bib with Vacuum Breaker

    Started by Michael Chambers, 02-26-2018 05:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,765
    Rick Cantrell
    03-06-2018, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  59. Capped cisterns

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 02-14-2018 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,342
    John Kogel
    02-18-2018, 02:04 PM Go to last post

  60. Qest Polybutylene Plumbing

    Started by Mike Tracy, 02-16-2018 12:07 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,531
    Gunnar Alquist
    02-16-2018, 05:28 PM Go to last post

  61. Question Plumber's strapping tape

    Started by Scott Laird, 02-13-2018 07:25 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,068
    Jerry Peck
    02-15-2018, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  62. Replacing gas water heaters in mobile homes

    Started by Warren Jones, 01-11-2018 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,645
    Warren Jones
    01-20-2018, 03:01 PM Go to last post

  63. CSST at A meter

    Started by Don Hawley, 01-16-2018 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,191
    Gary Burnett
    01-16-2018, 08:24 PM Go to last post

  64. Additional venting for water heater required?

    Started by Sonia Carver, 01-05-2018 09:07 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,675
    Jerry Peck
    01-05-2018, 12:34 PM Go to last post

  65. Direct vented gas water heater

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 11-07-2017 03:04 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,592
    Don Hawley
    12-31-2017, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  66. sediment trap

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 12-12-2017 03:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,586
    John Kogel
    12-15-2017, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  67. crystalline minerals

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-08-2017 03:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,915
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-08-2017, 03:00 AM Go to last post

  68. Need help with this tank

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 10-25-2017 12:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,983
    Terry Beck
    11-12-2017, 03:48 AM Go to last post

  69. Plumbing Code Reference

    Started by Rick Hurst, 11-06-2017 09:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,077
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-09-2017, 07:55 PM Go to last post

  70. TANKLESS WATER HEATER MOUNTED DIRECTLY BEHIND AC CONDENSER

    Started by Gene South, 10-26-2017 06:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,300
    Gene South
    10-26-2017, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  71. Cardboard Sewer Pipes

    Started by Raymond Wand, 04-09-2016 02:06 PM
    cardboard, pipes, sewer
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,244
    David Crawford
    10-24-2017, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  72. Drain Waste

    Started by David Banks, 08-16-2007 10:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,757
    Jerry Peck
    10-24-2017, 10:42 AM Go to last post

  73. LP tank location?

    Started by Bill Anglin, 06-09-2012 01:44 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 17,948
    Jerry Peck
    10-17-2017, 01:21 PM Go to last post

  74. HI's not liable for anything above their fee?

    Started by tom daley, 10-10-2017 10:11 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,656
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-10-2017, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  75. Plumbing Conundrum

    Started by Gary Burnett, 09-18-2017 04:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,141
    Garry Sorrells
    09-19-2017, 05:31 PM Go to last post

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