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  1. Added gas pipe

    Started by Chris Weekly, 09-20-2014 08:27 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,547
    Jim Robinson
    09-22-2014, 04:19 PM Go to last post

  2. The supposed final word . . .

    Started by Aaron Miller, 04-08-2012 02:42 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,546
    Nick Ostrowski
    04-09-2012, 01:22 PM Go to last post

  3. Gas meter

    Started by Clay White, 11-03-2007 02:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,545
    Bob Harper
    11-04-2007, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  4. Water Heater Location

    Started by dan orourke, 05-07-2007 02:14 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,543
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2007, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  5. Cool excessive condensation

    Started by Richard Shaffer, 02-21-2008 01:42 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,543
    Jerry Peck
    02-21-2008, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  6. Condensate drain line

    Started by wayne soper, 04-29-2009 12:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    wayne soper
    04-29-2009, 03:52 PM Go to last post

  7. Manufactured Turds

    Started by Aaron Miller, 04-14-2008 12:14 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,539
    John Arnold
    04-14-2008, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  8. What is this??

    Started by Tony Escamilla, 09-26-2010 07:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,539
    Corn Walker
    09-28-2010, 06:11 AM Go to last post

  9. Elbow at end of sewer vent

    Started by Chris Stichter, 03-08-2018 05:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,539
    Chris Stichter
    03-08-2018, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  10. 9' catch basin?

    Started by Markus Keller, 07-14-2008 07:30 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,538
    David Banks
    07-14-2008, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  11. Circulator Attached to Direct Vent Wtr Htr

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 12-12-2007 04:40 PM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,537
    Rick Hurst
    12-12-2007, 06:55 PM Go to last post

  12. Copper to cast iron drain

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 09-25-2007 04:56 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,536
    Jerry Peck
    09-25-2007, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  13. Double draft hood

    Started by Dennis R, 10-20-2007 11:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,533
    John Arnold
    10-20-2007, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  14. HELP! =)

    Started by Sheryl Davidson, 12-03-2007 05:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,528
    Jerry Peck
    12-03-2007, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  15. Question Tub Enclosure ?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 01-04-2008 04:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
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    Jerry Peck
    01-04-2008, 08:55 PM Go to last post

  16. Proper traps??

    Started by john f miller, 09-25-2012 01:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,524
    john f miller
    09-28-2012, 05:54 AM Go to last post

  17. Outer Banks NC

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-08-2009 07:32 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,522
    Mike Schulz
    10-13-2009, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  18. Going Overboard With Great Stuff

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 02-11-2010 12:05 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Bruce Breedlove
    02-11-2010, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  19. I had to laugh – at least to myself

    Started by Michael Koser, 08-19-2008 05:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,519
    wayne soper
    08-19-2008, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  20. why here?

    Started by wayne soper, 05-22-2013 05:29 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,517
    wayne soper
    05-22-2013, 01:29 PM Go to last post

  21. Mixing valve on hot water heater

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 11-20-2013 05:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,513
    Mike Kleisch
    11-22-2013, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  22. Horizontal tailpiece used for DW attachment

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-08-2007 05:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Michael Thomas
    08-08-2007, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  23. Explain this one to me

    Started by Matt Fletcher, 11-20-2012 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,507
    Gregory Booth
    11-22-2012, 07:15 AM Go to last post

  24. Securing pedestal sink

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 12-10-2014 04:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,497
    JC Warner
    12-22-2014, 09:52 AM Go to last post

  25. Calling Out Polybutylene

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 05-06-2011 08:39 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,488
    Kevin Blehl
    05-07-2011, 11:49 AM Go to last post

  26. Rinnai Tankless Water Heater

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 06-01-2010 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,484
    Joe Arcaro
    06-01-2010, 04:30 PM Go to last post

  27. Mystery Pipe from a Waterproof Sytem

    Started by David Rutkowski, 01-24-2013 09:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,483
    Kerry Staudt
    01-25-2013, 08:18 AM Go to last post

  28. What do you think of this water heater connection?

    Started by Gene South, 08-22-2013 02:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,482
    Bob Harper
    08-22-2013, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  29. DWV

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 09-24-2009 04:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,481
    wayne soper
    09-27-2009, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  30. Unidentified device in attic

    Started by Oni Shaw, 02-15-2017 08:09 AM
    attic, circulation, device, pressure relief, system 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,481
    Oni Shaw
    02-16-2017, 10:02 PM Go to last post

  31. Toilet "burps"

    Started by Jon Errickson, 11-10-2010 07:46 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,479
    Dom D'Agostino
    11-10-2010, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  32. no primer on cemented PVC

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 03-15-2010 06:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,475
    Scott Patterson
    03-17-2010, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  33. Heated and bent PVC

    Started by Gary Mohel, 07-13-2009 05:43 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,474
    Jerry Peck
    07-13-2009, 08:33 AM Go to last post

  34. Heads Up in Chicago Area Flooding

    Started by Ron Hasil, 04-24-2013 04:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,473
    Jerry Peck
    05-04-2013, 05:07 PM Go to last post

  35. what to call

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 11-19-2007 04:07 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,472
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-19-2007, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  36. Only for the skinny

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-15-2010 06:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,472
    Rich Goeken
    07-16-2010, 09:05 PM Go to last post

  37. mystery vent(?)

    Started by John Arnold, 10-18-2010 02:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,472
    Rick Hurst
    10-20-2010, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  38. Routing of Condesate Drain

    Started by Ben Caras, 08-22-2013 11:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,471
    Jim Robinson
    08-22-2013, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  39. Persons who Winterize Homes

    Started by Rick Hurst, 02-28-2008 05:40 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,468
    Patrick Norton
    03-01-2008, 05:25 AM Go to last post

  40. New water heater installation

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 05-04-2009 05:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,468
    Jerry McCarthy
    05-07-2009, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  41. Hot & Cold

    Started by Scott Murdock, 04-05-2010 06:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,467
    chris mcintyre
    04-06-2010, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  42. Smile Insect nest?

    Started by Marshall Eckert, 12-05-2015 11:26 AM
    nest, personally, realtor, suspect, wasp 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,466
    Trent Tarter
    12-07-2015, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  43. Replacing polybutylene fittings

    Started by Hollis Brown, 08-02-2011 08:22 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,465
    Hollis Brown
    08-12-2011, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  44. Whirlpool feet not on the floor

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 05-14-2008 02:29 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,461
    Jeffrey L. Mathis
    05-15-2008, 11:22 AM Go to last post

  45. WH Vent rise

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 09-26-2007 03:40 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,459
    John Arnold
    09-26-2007, 04:51 PM Go to last post

  46. New standards for water heaters !!

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-23-2015 08:54 AM
    complicated, expensive, standards, water, water heater standards
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,459
    Terry Beck
    04-23-2015, 08:54 AM Go to last post

  47. Proper sink drain??

    Started by Jon Errickson, 09-08-2009 12:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,458
    Jon Errickson
    09-08-2009, 01:56 PM Go to last post

  48. Proper dielectric fitting

    Started by Mitchell Chiger, 01-31-2013 08:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,452
    William Cline
    02-01-2013, 12:14 PM Go to last post

  49. question on use of San Tee

    Started by Marc M, 11-23-2012 12:45 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,451
    Marc M
    11-23-2012, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  50. CSST through wall

    Started by Reis Pearson, 04-25-2011 08:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,450
    Ray Norton
    04-25-2011, 09:16 AM Go to last post

  51. Floor Sinks

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 12-02-2020 02:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,441
    Jerry Peck
    12-05-2020, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  52. Liquid Propane

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-13-2010 04:26 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,434
    Jerry Peck
    07-13-2010, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  53. Titan water heater

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 04-17-2014 01:56 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,433
    JIM MURPHY
    04-17-2014, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  54. Direct vent

    Started by Eric Shuman, 08-20-2008 06:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,430
    Joshua Hardesty
    08-20-2008, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  55. CSST Line Routed Through Garage

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-30-2008 08:30 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,424
    Nick Ostrowski
    07-30-2008, 02:52 PM Go to last post

  56. Roughed in basement bathroom

    Started by Jerry Harcek, 04-23-2011 09:00 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,422
    Jerry Peck
    04-23-2011, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  57. Pipe Diameter Question

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-05-2008 04:57 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,420
    Wendell Swedberg
    04-05-2008, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  58. Plumbing line

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-06-2007 09:20 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,419
    Richard Rushing
    06-10-2007, 10:34 AM Go to last post

  59. Hot Water

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-01-2007 11:18 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,418
    Mike Cudahy
    07-05-2007, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  60. Question What is a Sanitation Vault?

    Started by Pat Rodio, 02-24-2008 10:58 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,418
    neal lewis
    02-26-2008, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  61. Can anyone identify the maker of this shower valve?

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 01-27-2014 09:32 PM
    brand name, identify, shower valve 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,418
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    01-30-2014, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  62. Smelly Plumbing

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 07-21-2010 07:06 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,417
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-21-2010, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  63. How many of you see premature water heater leaks ?

    Started by Gene South, 07-06-2009 03:14 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,415
    John Kogel
    07-11-2009, 08:48 PM Go to last post

  64. hey who farted

    Started by wayne soper, 07-25-2009 02:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,415
    Matt Fellman
    07-29-2009, 11:44 PM Go to last post

  65. Please stop flushing...

    Started by Clint White, 08-05-2009 06:18 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,415
    Mike Schulz
    08-09-2009, 02:45 PM Go to last post

  66. obstructed supply line entry point

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 12-18-2011 04:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,411
    Dom D'Agostino
    12-19-2011, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  67. Main water shutoff mystery

    Started by Sonny Daye, 12-24-2015 10:17 PM
    main water shutoff
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,410
    Jim Luttrall
    01-14-2016, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  68. Curious to know what this is?

    Started by David OKeefe, 08-15-2008 10:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,408
    Lee Nettnin
    08-16-2008, 06:14 AM Go to last post

  69. New water meters with check valve

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 01-28-2008 05:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,407
    Jim Luttrall
    01-28-2008, 05:28 PM Go to last post

  70. Question Need Some Advice

    Started by Reggie Russell, 09-20-2009 08:51 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,407
    A.D. Miller
    09-20-2009, 02:27 PM Go to last post

  71. water heater pole

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 07-07-2009 05:17 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,406
    Anthony Alderman
    07-07-2009, 07:32 PM Go to last post

  72. Gray PVC

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-23-2010 06:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,406
    Bruce King
    09-24-2010, 10:15 PM Go to last post

  73. Photo of T&P releasing steam / hot water

    Started by Jerry Peck, 04-21-2008 06:19 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,405
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-21-2008, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  74. Blue rust/corrosion Cold water pipe question?

    Started by Paul Balutis, 04-08-2016 09:20 AM
    blue, cold, cold water pipe corrosion, pipe, water 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,404
    Paul Balutis
    04-08-2016, 09:20 AM Go to last post

  75. Gas meter support

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-16-2010 10:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,403
    Jon mackay
    04-16-2010, 10:56 AM Go to last post

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