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  1. Black liquid substance behind water fixture??

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 09-11-2010 05:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,433
    Ron Bibler
    09-13-2010, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  2. Galvinized gas piping

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 09-10-2010 11:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 11,912
    David McGuire
    09-11-2010, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  3. septic drain field inspection

    Started by Scot Merrick, 09-06-2010 02:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,181
    Jerry Peck
    09-07-2010, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  4. sediment trap

    Started by RonaldD, 04-24-2010 11:50 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,970
    Michael Thomas
    09-04-2010, 06:22 AM Go to last post

  5. Floor drains in Saunas

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-01-2010 07:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,283
    Markus Keller
    09-01-2010, 08:25 AM Go to last post

  6. Trash can used as sanitary pump crock

    Started by Shane Dredge, 08-28-2010 12:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,042
    John Kogel
    08-28-2010, 06:28 PM Go to last post

  7. TPR Valve On Hot Water Storage Tank

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 08-26-2010 12:23 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,831
    David Bell
    08-28-2010, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  8. Propane water heater

    Started by Wade Johnson, 08-23-2010 05:59 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,598
    Jerry Peck
    08-24-2010, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  9. What is this tank for?

    Started by Jon mackay, 08-18-2010 07:50 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 2,943
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2010, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  10. 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: 3,555
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2010, 05:09 PM Go to last post

  11. hole in sewer pipe

    Started by Keith Laufenberg, 08-14-2010 04:42 PM
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 10,945
    Wayne Carlisle
    08-23-2010, 07:05 AM Go to last post

  12. Why you don't touch things

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2010 07:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,608
    Tom King
    08-22-2010, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  13. Water usage spike

    Started by Chris Mazzola, 08-18-2010 01:55 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,256
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-19-2010, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  14. Overflow discharge pipe at TPR valve

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-18-2010 04:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,390
    sidney alstad
    08-18-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  15. Sewer ejector pumps

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-17-2010 07:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,085
    James Duffin
    08-17-2010, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  16. schedule 40 pvc used as cold water supply

    Started by Dominic Caronna, 08-15-2010 10:49 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,105
    Dominic Caronna
    08-16-2010, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  17. Hot water from cold water pipes???

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 08-16-2010 10:44 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,881
    Jerry Peck
    08-16-2010, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  18. 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: 6,955
    Gene South
    08-15-2010, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  19. second stage regulators attached to houses

    Started by greyhound1, 08-03-2010 08:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,217
    Mitchell Toelle
    08-12-2010, 11:00 PM Go to last post

  20. Wut's up with this vent?

    Started by Marc M, 08-06-2010 09:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,478
    Marc M
    08-07-2010, 02:03 PM Go to last post

  21. S-Trap

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 08-07-2010 06:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,704
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-07-2010, 11:26 AM Go to last post

  22. Is a sink required to have a stopper?

    Started by Gene South, 08-07-2010 05:59 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,405
    Elliot Franson
    08-07-2010, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  23. Inspector should have caught it?

    Started by David W, 07-26-2010 04:04 PM
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 4,855
    Philip
    08-02-2010, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  24. Rust under draft hood of water heater

    Started by Joe Van Orsdol, 08-01-2010 12:07 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,724
    Ron Hasil
    08-02-2010, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  25. Is ABS OK for pump discharge?

    Started by John Kogel, 07-25-2010 09:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,501
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-01-2010, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  26. Toilet drain line size

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-30-2010 09:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,467
    Ron Hasil
    07-31-2010, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  27. Kitchen sink peninsula.

    Started by David D. Whitt, 07-30-2010 02:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,388
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-31-2010, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  28. Help with basement drainage tiles

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 07-25-2010 01:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,593
    kenny martin
    07-30-2010, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  29. Moving Washer/Utility Drain in New Slab

    Started by Judy Norris, 07-22-2010 09:52 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,989
    Ted Menelly
    07-30-2010, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  30. Discolored Pex

    Started by Jon Errickson, 07-27-2010 06:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,754
    Jon Errickson
    07-29-2010, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  31. ceiling access surprise

    Started by John Arnold, 07-27-2010 10:42 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,422
    Wayne Carlisle
    07-29-2010, 06:53 AM Go to last post

  32. Pvc for dmv drain pipe in Chicago

    Started by Mike Black, 07-27-2010 12:39 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,127
    Ron Hasil
    07-27-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  33. Drain for TPR valve

    Started by Ted Menelly, 05-15-2009 04:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,345
    Wayne Carlisle
    07-27-2010, 06:11 AM Go to last post

  34. Fire Sprinkler

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 12-03-2009 01:14 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,443
    Nolan Kienitz
    07-24-2010, 03:38 PM Go to last post

  35. Checking the grounding on electric hot water tanks

    Started by Benjamin Gromicko, 07-20-2010 07:09 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 8,211
    Elliot Franson
    07-24-2010, 06:36 AM Go to last post

  36. Why corrosion here?

    Started by Jon Errickson, 07-22-2010 03:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 2,534
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-23-2010, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  37. Smelly Plumbing

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 07-21-2010 07:06 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,613
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-21-2010, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  38. Low Trap

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 07-21-2010 10:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,149
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-21-2010, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  39. Tubing routed through Conduit

    Started by Marc Morin, 07-20-2010 08:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,126
    John Kogel
    07-20-2010, 09:40 PM Go to last post

  40. Water pressure regulator

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 07-17-2010 01:20 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 14,397
    Ron Hasil
    07-20-2010, 02:21 PM Go to last post

  41. Two IPC Questions

    Started by Jim Robinson, 07-20-2010 09:48 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,399
    Jim Robinson
    07-20-2010, 11:48 AM Go to last post

  42. Very tall vent flue

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 06-30-2010 04:51 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,515
    Rich Goeken
    07-18-2010, 06:03 AM Go to last post

  43. Only for the skinny

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-15-2010 06:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,646
    Rich Goeken
    07-16-2010, 09:05 PM Go to last post

  44. Check Valve On Sump Pump?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-16-2010 05:23 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 9,331
    Philip
    07-16-2010, 08:34 PM Go to last post

  45. Any reason to keep grease trap?

    Started by Ross Neag, 05-12-2008 08:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,919
    Ron Hasil
    07-15-2010, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  46. Liquid Propane

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-13-2010 04:26 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,439
    Jerry Peck
    07-13-2010, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  47. Large water bladder in crawl space

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-10-2010 01:04 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,496
    Chuck Lambert
    07-13-2010, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  48. PVC water supply line

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-12-2010 10:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,322
    Ron Hasil
    07-13-2010, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  49. Water Heater Clerances from Combustible

    Started by brianmiller, 07-11-2010 10:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,001
    Ron Hasil
    07-12-2010, 10:34 AM Go to last post

  50. Gas line

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-11-2010 10:57 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,165
    Scott Patterson
    07-12-2010, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  51. boost fan on flue pipe.

    Started by Jay Barnett, 07-09-2010 07:05 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,579
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-09-2010, 09:16 PM Go to last post

  52. What is this?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-07-2010 09:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,536
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-08-2010, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  53. PE main supply length inside home

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 07-07-2010 06:16 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,281
    John Dirks Jr
    07-07-2010, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  54. Smelly Water

    Started by Don Hester, 04-26-2010 08:32 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,813
    Dave Taurinskas
    07-07-2010, 01:21 PM Go to last post

  55. plumbing vent location

    Started by Thomas Hudson, 08-22-2007 06:25 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 13,075
    Jerry Peck
    07-04-2010, 12:57 PM Go to last post

  56. Air gap for washing machine

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-01-2010 10:15 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 10,700
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-02-2010, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  57. Watchdog Water Alarm At Inspections

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-30-2010 08:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,085
    Bruce Ramsey
    06-30-2010, 11:49 AM Go to last post

  58. Red face Water Heater Vent

    Started by Lee Nettnin, 03-12-2008 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,276
    lim ace
    06-30-2010, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  59. Thumbs down Tankless water heater installation

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 06-27-2010 02:33 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,108
    Ron Hasil
    06-30-2010, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  60. Water Heater on Wood Floor

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 06-28-2010 12:56 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,884
    Joe Arcaro
    06-30-2010, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  61. PEX problems at a pre-drywall inspection

    Started by Scott Patterson, 06-25-2010 08:27 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,597
    Scott Patterson
    06-27-2010, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  62. Copper water line corroding at joints

    Started by David D. Whitt, 06-21-2010 06:35 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 8,557
    Daniel Himan
    06-26-2010, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  63. PEX supply to water heater

    Started by Vern Heiler, 06-18-2010 09:55 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 20,072
    Darrel Hood
    06-25-2010, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  64. Anti siphon hose bib question

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 06-18-2010 06:09 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 16,852
    Ron Hasil
    06-22-2010, 12:30 PM Go to last post

  65. Two overflow holes on shower base

    Started by Daniel Leung, 03-26-2009 10:54 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 16,686
    David Bell
    06-21-2010, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  66. Old water heater age

    Started by Jon Errickson, 06-17-2010 08:03 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,600
    Ken Rowe
    06-18-2010, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  67. Flex gas line around wall

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-18-2010 08:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,289
    Billy Stephens
    06-18-2010, 08:38 AM Go to last post

  68. Floor Drain Backup

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-18-2010 05:04 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,449
    Jim Robinson
    06-18-2010, 06:29 AM Go to last post

  69. Two Tank Installation - HWH

    Started by Tim Kerce, 06-13-2010 01:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 4,412
    Ted Menelly
    06-16-2010, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  70. Sewer lines on exterior wall

    Started by Gary Mohel, 06-11-2010 01:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,025
    Jerry Peck
    06-15-2010, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  71. Septic Inspection

    Started by WalterSobchak, 06-08-2010 11:51 AM
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 4,669
    Kary Krismer
    06-14-2010, 09:12 AM Go to last post

  72. Chicago Plumber

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-15-2010 02:10 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,463
    Ron Hasil
    06-12-2010, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  73. Type of Trap

    Started by Joe Dach, 04-07-2010 09:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,911
    Ron Hasil
    06-12-2010, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  74. Cal tek Plumbing lines

    Started by Kevin Fuqua, 06-08-2010 09:22 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,577
    Kevin Fuqua
    06-08-2010, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  75. Air in well system

    Started by Stephen Socha, 06-05-2010 04:36 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,877
    Fred Weck
    06-07-2010, 09:13 AM Go to last post

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