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  1. Electrical cable water heater

    Started by dan orourke, 04-30-2007 08:14 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,460
    Tim Moreira
    04-30-2007, 11:02 PM Go to last post

  2. Proffessional advise

    Started by Tom Moss, 07-15-2009 07:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,457
    Tom Moss
    07-16-2009, 03:59 AM Go to last post

  3. WH vent to draft hood connection

    Started by Clay White, 10-19-2007 10:20 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,455
    Kevin Barre
    10-19-2007, 08:00 PM Go to last post

  4. Fairly Good Article

    Started by A.D. Miller, 09-24-2009 06:50 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,455
    James Foy
    09-28-2009, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  5. air admit valve

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 02-24-2009 02:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,450
    Jerry Peck
    02-25-2009, 09:27 AM Go to last post

  6. What is this....???

    Started by Stanley Chow, 06-03-2012 10:47 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,445
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-06-2012, 01:53 PM Go to last post

  7. Combined sump (dewatering) and (sewerage) ejector pump?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-02-2009 02:21 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,443
    Matt Fellman
    03-02-2009, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  8. Corrosion on Plastic Pipe to Copper

    Started by Tom Cissell, 09-20-2016 07:09 AM
    copper, corrosion, joint, pipe, plastic 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,440
    Dom D'Agostino
    09-21-2016, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  9. Here's one for the defect photo album...

    Started by Eric Shuman, 07-04-2007 12:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,438
    Eric Shuman
    07-05-2007, 03:38 AM Go to last post

  10. can anyone help with this one?

    Started by Bruce King, 05-07-2009 08:09 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,438
    Jim Luttrall
    05-09-2009, 09:02 PM Go to last post

  11. Gas line for dryer

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-04-2012 09:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,438
    Chuck Kaatz
    01-04-2012, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  12. Plumbers need your help

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-30-2009 06:42 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,437
    Joshua Hardesty
    08-01-2009, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  13. crystalline minerals

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-08-2017 03:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,436
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-08-2017, 03:00 AM Go to last post

  14. Fire Sprinkler

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 12-03-2009 01:14 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,435
    Nolan Kienitz
    07-24-2010, 03:38 PM Go to last post

  15. Need some info for kitchen sink drain.

    Started by norman albert, 10-31-2019 12:05 PM
    mobile home drains
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,435
    norman albert
    11-06-2019, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  16. Question De-Zinctification in Bronze Valve bodies

    Started by Kris Ericsen, 10-07-2010 11:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,430
    Bruce Adams
    10-28-2010, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  17. water filter sewer connection

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 01-24-2013 07:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,426
    Jerry Peck
    01-26-2013, 01:37 PM Go to last post

  18. Mildew odour in bathroom

    Started by Doug Campone, 03-06-2013 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,418
    Ken Santell
    03-09-2013, 10:41 PM Go to last post

  19. Is this TPR valve configuration allowed, and if not, why?

    Started by Gene South, 07-26-2012 06:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,417
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2012, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  20. Just extra 90's?

    Started by Marc M, 04-12-2012 09:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,416
    Jerry Peck
    04-13-2012, 04:57 PM Go to last post

  21. Unknown plumbing device

    Started by Rick Vernon, 09-23-2008 03:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,414
    Raymond Wand
    09-24-2008, 04:27 AM Go to last post

  22. water tank vents - money shot

    Started by Markus Keller, 05-27-2009 10:45 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,412
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2009, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  23. I've never seen this type of water heater before

    Started by George Hallaron, 02-27-2014 07:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,409
    George Hallaron
    03-03-2014, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  24. Twilight Zone

    Started by wayne soper, 05-17-2007 10:50 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,408
    Bob Mayer
    05-18-2007, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  25. Plumbing vent obstructions

    Started by Eric Shuman, 08-29-2007 08:16 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,408
    Jerry Peck
    08-30-2007, 08:55 PM Go to last post

  26. Drain test

    Started by Jim Robinson, 03-25-2017 10:09 AM
    drain, house, pass, stopper, test
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,402
    Jim Luttrall
    03-30-2017, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  27. Question Anode problems?

    Started by Fred Herndon, 05-24-2011 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,401
    Fred Herndon
    05-26-2011, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  28. PG&E Green Book

    Started by tom daley, 02-03-2013 05:25 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,399
    tom daley
    02-03-2013, 05:25 AM Go to last post

  29. Is PB the only Black line?

    Started by Reis Pearson, 01-26-2008 08:39 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,398
    Jerry Peck
    01-26-2008, 08:47 PM Go to last post

  30. Talking Plumbing Code

    Started by Jerry McCarthy, 07-07-2008 04:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,397
    Jerry McCarthy
    07-08-2008, 07:50 AM Go to last post

  31. 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: 4,396
    John Kogel
    08-17-2013, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  32. Sump Crock Question

    Started by John A Duncan, 10-09-2019 11:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,393
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-10-2019, 04:44 PM Go to last post

  33. Stiebel - Eltron electric tankless water heater

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 07-09-2014 03:17 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,391
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2014, 10:06 AM Go to last post

  34. What is causing this soot

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 12-11-2015 06:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,389
    Bob Harper
    12-12-2015, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  35. Saw this on house next to the one I was inspecting

    Started by Gene South, 08-20-2009 03:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,386
    Christopher Gorton
    08-25-2009, 05:32 AM Go to last post

  36. upside down hose bib

    Started by John Arnold, 06-10-2014 09:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,378
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    06-23-2014, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  37. TPR stand pipe material Help

    Started by Norm Peery, 06-04-2009 11:15 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,377
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2009, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  38. Dishwasher

    Started by David Banks, 05-21-2007 02:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,373
    David Banks
    05-21-2007, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  39. Vent stack placement

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-22-2009 09:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,372
    Ron Hasil
    05-23-2009, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  40. Parallel water heaters question.

    Started by John Kogel, 08-24-2009 08:56 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,369
    Bruce King
    08-25-2009, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  41. Can anyone tell me what this is.

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 04-25-2010 02:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,369
    Robert Sole
    04-26-2010, 02:45 PM Go to last post

  42. TPR VALVE PIPE DISCHARGE PIPE

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-05-2016 06:14 PM
    deck, inspector, pipe, shows, stairs 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,367
    Eric Barker
    02-11-2016, 10:37 AM Go to last post

  43. Water Heater Vent

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 11-15-2007 05:17 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,363
    Billy Stephens
    11-16-2007, 07:17 PM Go to last post

  44. 220v Line laying on gas line

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 07-24-2012 01:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,358
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2012, 05:21 PM Go to last post

  45. Building Science guru's - rust going UP ?

    Started by Dave Hahn, 06-19-2015 12:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,357
    Dwight Doane
    07-01-2015, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  46. Dishwasher Drain

    Started by James Duffin, 06-02-2011 06:29 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,355
    Michael Thomas
    06-05-2011, 05:00 AM Go to last post

  47. Don't be affraind to call for repair NOW !

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-08-2012 09:21 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,355
    Jerry Peck
    09-10-2012, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  48. Best way to "finish" tankless vent?

    Started by Ross Neag, 09-05-2007 05:56 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,353
    Ross Neag
    09-06-2007, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  49. Water Main Material Composition

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 07-30-2014 06:51 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,353
    Andrew Kolar
    07-31-2014, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  50. Studer valve or AAV

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-23-2012 05:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,352
    Ken Rowe
    07-24-2012, 09:49 AM Go to last post

  51. Pipe Fitting - What is it?

    Started by John C Hansen, LEED AP, 03-18-2016 01:19 PM
    built, fitting, found, home, plumbing fitting 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,348
    Markus Keller
    03-19-2016, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  52. Yellow plastic gas lines

    Started by Robert Jude, 08-04-2009 05:43 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,340
    Brandon Whitmore
    08-04-2009, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  53. Hot water circulator installation

    Started by Gene South, 03-29-2016 11:34 AM
    installation, installed, manufactures, properly, website 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,340
    Phil brody
    04-01-2016, 05:28 AM Go to last post

  54. Got to love those contractors

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 12-14-2011 06:48 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,339
    Darrel Hood
    12-16-2011, 05:50 AM Go to last post

  55. Hose bib supply lines

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-21-2012 08:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,333
    Billy Stephens
    02-22-2012, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  56. Cold water copper lines Blackened:

    Started by Jeffrey Fanger, 09-23-2012 11:50 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,333
    Jeffrey Fanger
    09-23-2012, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  57. yet another roof-top oddity

    Started by John Arnold, 06-20-2011 12:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,321
    John Arnold
    06-24-2011, 06:40 AM Go to last post

  58. buried waste pipe no clearence

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 09-18-2014 05:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,321
    John Kogel
    09-20-2014, 07:22 AM Go to last post

  59. embarrassing question

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-23-2009 04:57 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,319
    Robert Autrey
    07-25-2009, 08:11 AM Go to last post

  60. Location Where Plumbingt Vent Terminates

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-21-2013 01:07 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,319
    Bob Harper
    08-03-2013, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  61. Studor Vents

    Started by Capt Stu Burgoon Sr., 10-20-2011 11:04 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,318
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-20-2011, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  62. Talking The Hide and Seek TPR Pipe

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 09-06-2012 05:53 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,315
    Jerome Schrenker
    09-09-2012, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  63. 1/2" black pipe tied to 4" drain line

    Started by Randall Clark, 10-17-2009 04:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,311
    Thomas Barker
    10-19-2009, 08:07 AM Go to last post

  64. Revenge of the low flow toilet

    Started by Charles Smith, 03-08-2011 10:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,310
    Ted Menelly
    03-09-2011, 10:51 PM Go to last post

  65. Lead and copper in Water

    Started by wayne soper, 04-12-2013 05:55 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,309
    John Kogel
    04-15-2013, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  66. Non-Standard Gas Line Hook-up

    Started by David Tontarski, 03-08-2012 05:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,305
    paul hardy
    03-10-2012, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  67. Faucet next to gas vent, CLEARANCE???

    Started by cory nystul, 04-29-2015 09:37 PM
    clearance, codes, faucet, gas, vent 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,303
    Jack Feldmann
    05-01-2015, 05:09 PM Go to last post

  68. TPRs Leaking

    Started by Aaron Miller, 02-13-2008 11:30 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,297
    Aaron Miller
    02-13-2008, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  69. Myth Busters

    Started by Jerry Peck, 11-08-2007 08:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,296
    Richard Rushing
    12-05-2007, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  70. Tankless DV Water Heater Gas Connection

    Started by Al Miha, 11-17-2009 02:56 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,290
    Al Miha
    11-18-2009, 07:15 AM Go to last post

  71. Honey, your hot bath is awaiting you

    Started by Rick Hurst, 03-24-2008 09:16 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,286
    Jerry McCarthy
    03-28-2008, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  72. Electric next to gas regulator

    Started by Kevin Luce, 10-02-2007 06:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,284
    Kevin Luce
    10-03-2007, 07:00 PM Go to last post

  73. Question Water heater venting

    Started by Jody Humbert, 11-12-2009 06:32 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,284
    Jody Humbert
    11-13-2009, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  74. PRESSURE VALVE DONE BY JOE THE PLUMBER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 10-17-2008 09:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,281
    Jack Feldmann
    10-19-2008, 01:10 PM Go to last post

  75. modified backflow preventer

    Started by Tom Sutter, 08-13-2009 05:18 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,280
    Tom Sutter
    08-14-2009, 12:57 PM Go to last post

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