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  1. Is there a P Trap?

    Started by JD Johnson, 10-08-2010 06:45 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,813
    Jerry Peck
    10-10-2010, 06:55 PM Go to last post

  2. triple wall pipe

    Started by Bruce King, 10-06-2010 12:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,208
    Bruce King
    10-06-2010, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  3. Question Popoff Drain Length?

    Started by Linda Swearingen, 10-01-2010 06:55 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,865
    Rick Cantrell
    10-03-2010, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  4. Combustion Make up Air from Attic

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 09-28-2010 01:51 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,355
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2010, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  5. Question Well pump gauge

    Started by Jody Humbert, 09-30-2010 06:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,349
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-01-2010, 08:18 AM Go to last post

  6. Check photo. Don't think this is allowed.

    Started by Gene South, 09-28-2010 07:51 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,037
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-28-2010, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  7. What is this??

    Started by Tony Escamilla, 09-26-2010 07:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,562
    Corn Walker
    09-28-2010, 06:11 AM Go to last post

  8. air in well system

    Started by Stephen Socha, 09-08-2010 06:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,631
    James Duffin
    09-27-2010, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  9. Indoor Gas Meter in Child's Bedroom

    Started by Megan Ayala, 04-24-2010 12:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,881
    Michael Thomas
    09-27-2010, 03:16 PM Go to last post

  10. Toilet flush

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-25-2010 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 17,919
    Edward Loughran
    09-27-2010, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  11. Water heater vent termination on roof

    Started by brianmiller, 09-26-2010 02:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,022
    Billy Stephens
    09-26-2010, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  12. "A-Meri-Can"

    Started by Ron Bibler, 09-24-2010 06:08 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,231
    Bob Elliott
    09-25-2010, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  13. Gray PVC

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-23-2010 06:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,713
    Bruce King
    09-24-2010, 10:15 PM Go to last post

  14. Laundry waste line trap size

    Started by Jon mackay, 09-23-2010 12:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,082
    James Duffin
    09-24-2010, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  15. Dishwasher directly into a trap in the crawlspace

    Started by Shane Dredge, 06-02-2010 07:05 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,907
    Linda Swearingen
    09-24-2010, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  16. What was this device doing in the crawlspace?

    Started by John Kogel, 09-21-2010 09:59 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,781
    jimsonburg
    09-22-2010, 11:39 PM Go to last post

  17. ABS to PVC connection

    Started by Reis Pearson, 09-16-2010 01:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,551
    Mike Clarke
    09-22-2010, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  18. mositure around toilet

    Started by Peter Louis, 09-19-2010 08:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,467
    Rick Bunzel
    09-21-2010, 04:00 PM Go to last post

  19. Single handle faucet question

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 09-09-2010 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,665
    Jonathan Cartwright
    09-17-2010, 12:01 PM Go to last post

  20. AAV

    Started by Tom Rees, 09-15-2010 08:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,277
    Heron Longoria Jr.
    09-16-2010, 11:22 AM Go to last post

  21. Historic relief valve

    Started by James Duffin, 09-13-2010 06:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,430
    James Duffin
    09-14-2010, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  22. Forgot picture!

    Started by James Duffin, 09-13-2010 07:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,248
    James Duffin
    09-14-2010, 05:05 AM Go to last post

  23. Black liquid substance behind water fixture??

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 09-11-2010 05:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,594
    Ron Bibler
    09-13-2010, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  24. Galvinized gas piping

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 09-10-2010 11:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 12,767
    David McGuire
    09-11-2010, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  25. septic drain field inspection

    Started by Scot Merrick, 09-06-2010 02:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,389
    Jerry Peck
    09-07-2010, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  26. sediment trap

    Started by RonaldD, 04-24-2010 11:50 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,129
    Michael Thomas
    09-04-2010, 06:22 AM Go to last post

  27. Floor drains in Saunas

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-01-2010 07:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,532
    Markus Keller
    09-01-2010, 08:25 AM Go to last post

  28. Trash can used as sanitary pump crock

    Started by Shane Dredge, 08-28-2010 12:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,134
    John Kogel
    08-28-2010, 06:28 PM Go to last post

  29. TPR Valve On Hot Water Storage Tank

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 08-26-2010 12:23 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,065
    David Bell
    08-28-2010, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  30. Propane water heater

    Started by Wade Johnson, 08-23-2010 05:59 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,663
    Jerry Peck
    08-24-2010, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  31. What is this tank for?

    Started by Jon mackay, 08-18-2010 07:50 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 3,079
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2010, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  32. Here's a new one...WATER HEATER WARNING LABEL!

    Started by Michael Cantor, 08-22-2010 10:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,695
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2010, 05:09 PM Go to last post

  33. hole in sewer pipe

    Started by Keith Laufenberg, 08-14-2010 04:42 PM
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 11,539
    Wayne Carlisle
    08-23-2010, 07:05 AM Go to last post

  34. Why you don't touch things

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2010 07:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,704
    Tom King
    08-22-2010, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  35. Water usage spike

    Started by Chris Mazzola, 08-18-2010 01:55 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,506
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-19-2010, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  36. Overflow discharge pipe at TPR valve

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-18-2010 04:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,478
    sidney alstad
    08-18-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  37. Sewer ejector pumps

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-17-2010 07:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,186
    James Duffin
    08-17-2010, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  38. schedule 40 pvc used as cold water supply

    Started by Dominic Caronna, 08-15-2010 10:49 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,205
    Dominic Caronna
    08-16-2010, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  39. Hot water from cold water pipes???

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 08-16-2010 10:44 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,992
    Jerry Peck
    08-16-2010, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  40. TPV discharge line of PEX? And where does it say TPV has to turn down?

    Started by Gene South, 08-11-2010 04:44 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,294
    Gene South
    08-15-2010, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  41. second stage regulators attached to houses

    Started by greyhound1, 08-03-2010 08:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,289
    Mitchell Toelle
    08-12-2010, 11:00 PM Go to last post

  42. Wut's up with this vent?

    Started by Marc M, 08-06-2010 09:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,558
    Marc M
    08-07-2010, 02:03 PM Go to last post

  43. S-Trap

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 08-07-2010 06:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,813
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-07-2010, 11:26 AM Go to last post

  44. Is a sink required to have a stopper?

    Started by Gene South, 08-07-2010 05:59 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,296
    Elliot Franson
    08-07-2010, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  45. Inspector should have caught it?

    Started by David W, 07-26-2010 04:04 PM
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 5,051
    Philip
    08-02-2010, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  46. Rust under draft hood of water heater

    Started by Joe Van Orsdol, 08-01-2010 12:07 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,918
    Ron Hasil
    08-02-2010, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  47. Is ABS OK for pump discharge?

    Started by John Kogel, 07-25-2010 09:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 10,481
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-01-2010, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  48. Toilet drain line size

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-30-2010 09:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,677
    Ron Hasil
    07-31-2010, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  49. Kitchen sink peninsula.

    Started by David D. Whitt, 07-30-2010 02:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,609
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-31-2010, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  50. Help with basement drainage tiles

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 07-25-2010 01:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,667
    kenny martin
    07-30-2010, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  51. Moving Washer/Utility Drain in New Slab

    Started by Judy Norris, 07-22-2010 09:52 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,113
    Ted Menelly
    07-30-2010, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  52. Discolored Pex

    Started by Jon Errickson, 07-27-2010 06:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,100
    Jon Errickson
    07-29-2010, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  53. ceiling access surprise

    Started by John Arnold, 07-27-2010 10:42 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,500
    Wayne Carlisle
    07-29-2010, 06:53 AM Go to last post

  54. Pvc for dmv drain pipe in Chicago

    Started by Mike Black, 07-27-2010 12:39 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,408
    Ron Hasil
    07-27-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  55. Drain for TPR valve

    Started by Ted Menelly, 05-15-2009 04:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,465
    Wayne Carlisle
    07-27-2010, 06:11 AM Go to last post

  56. Fire Sprinkler

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 12-03-2009 01:14 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,548
    Nolan Kienitz
    07-24-2010, 03:38 PM Go to last post

  57. Checking the grounding on electric hot water tanks

    Started by Benjamin Gromicko, 07-20-2010 07:09 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 8,662
    Elliot Franson
    07-24-2010, 06:36 AM Go to last post

  58. Why corrosion here?

    Started by Jon Errickson, 07-22-2010 03:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 2,677
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-23-2010, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  59. Smelly Plumbing

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 07-21-2010 07:06 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,717
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-21-2010, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  60. Low Trap

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 07-21-2010 10:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,202
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-21-2010, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  61. Tubing routed through Conduit

    Started by Marc Morin, 07-20-2010 08:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,180
    John Kogel
    07-20-2010, 09:40 PM Go to last post

  62. Water pressure regulator

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 07-17-2010 01:20 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 14,894
    Ron Hasil
    07-20-2010, 02:21 PM Go to last post

  63. Two IPC Questions

    Started by Jim Robinson, 07-20-2010 09:48 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,477
    Jim Robinson
    07-20-2010, 11:48 AM Go to last post

  64. Very tall vent flue

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 06-30-2010 04:51 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,921
    Rich Goeken
    07-18-2010, 06:03 AM Go to last post

  65. Only for the skinny

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-15-2010 06:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,742
    Rich Goeken
    07-16-2010, 09:05 PM Go to last post

  66. Check Valve On Sump Pump?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-16-2010 05:23 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 10,209
    Philip
    07-16-2010, 08:34 PM Go to last post

  67. Any reason to keep grease trap?

    Started by Ross Neag, 05-12-2008 08:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,195
    Ron Hasil
    07-15-2010, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  68. Liquid Propane

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-13-2010 04:26 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,515
    Jerry Peck
    07-13-2010, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  69. Large water bladder in crawl space

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-10-2010 01:04 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,785
    Chuck Lambert
    07-13-2010, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  70. PVC water supply line

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-12-2010 10:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,437
    Ron Hasil
    07-13-2010, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  71. Water Heater Clerances from Combustible

    Started by brianmiller, 07-11-2010 10:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,069
    Ron Hasil
    07-12-2010, 10:34 AM Go to last post

  72. Gas line

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-11-2010 10:57 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,219
    Scott Patterson
    07-12-2010, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  73. boost fan on flue pipe.

    Started by Jay Barnett, 07-09-2010 07:05 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,699
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-09-2010, 09:16 PM Go to last post

  74. What is this?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-07-2010 09:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,607
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-08-2010, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  75. PE main supply length inside home

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 07-07-2010 06:16 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,367
    John Dirks Jr
    07-07-2010, 07:43 PM Go to last post

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