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  1. water heater age identification help

    Started by Robert Foster, 11-07-2010 03:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,861
    Don Burbach
    11-08-2010, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  2. Stand pipes in leach field

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 11-07-2010 03:37 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,079
    John Kogel
    11-07-2010, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  3. Fire Sprinkler System defects

    Started by Randy Peterson, 10-06-2010 04:40 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,743
    Larry Hood
    11-06-2010, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  4. Pressure drop activated trap seal primer

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 11-03-2010 02:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 7,524
    Glen Neal
    11-05-2010, 06:03 AM Go to last post

  5. Studor Mini-vent

    Started by Cleadus Robinson, 11-03-2010 02:22 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,449
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-04-2010, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  6. How significant is the amount of gauge movement? See photo

    Started by Gene South, 10-28-2010 06:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,294
    Dan Rote
    11-01-2010, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  7. Dismantle Plumbing Fitting?

    Started by Don Schlecht, 10-29-2010 06:48 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 2,761
    Don Schlecht
    11-01-2010, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  8. Two heaters, one expansion tank

    Started by David Cortez, 09-26-2010 11:47 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,972
    Ron Hasil
    11-01-2010, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  9. Question De-Zinctification in Bronze Valve bodies

    Started by Kris Ericsen, 10-07-2010 11:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,803
    Bruce Adams
    10-28-2010, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  10. what do you use to test sump pumps?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 10-27-2010 09:19 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,640
    James Duffin
    10-27-2010, 06:25 PM Go to last post

  11. Question CPVC leaks

    Started by Fred Herndon, 10-18-2010 07:56 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 11,076
    Mike Clarke
    10-25-2010, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  12. Hole in basement floor drain pipe

    Started by Dan Sandweg, 10-23-2010 02:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,154
    Timothy M. Barr
    10-25-2010, 04:15 AM Go to last post

  13. T&P Drain exit photo

    Started by Gene South, 10-20-2010 07:23 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,531
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-20-2010, 09:49 PM Go to last post

  14. mystery vent(?)

    Started by John Arnold, 10-18-2010 02:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,896
    Rick Hurst
    10-20-2010, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  15. TPRV and gas line connected

    Started by Tim Fuller, 10-15-2010 08:11 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,052
    Tim Fuller
    10-18-2010, 01:52 PM Go to last post

  16. Rotten Egg/Sulphur Smell From 1 Year Old WH Tank

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-14-2010 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,006
    Bill Wieczorek
    10-15-2010, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  17. type M copper on well water

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 10-06-2010 08:29 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 5,604
    David Bell
    10-13-2010, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  18. DFW leak detection specialist

    Started by Gene South, 10-12-2010 02:24 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,122
    Jerry Peck
    10-12-2010, 03:47 PM Go to last post

  19. Don't run the garbage disposal

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 10-11-2010 04:19 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,742
    Markus Keller
    10-11-2010, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  20. Cialis Commercial to Be Filmed on Philadelphia Rooftop

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-07-2010 03:48 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,921
    John Kogel
    10-10-2010, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  21. Is there a P Trap?

    Started by JD Johnson, 10-08-2010 06:45 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,110
    Jerry Peck
    10-10-2010, 06:55 PM Go to last post

  22. triple wall pipe

    Started by Bruce King, 10-06-2010 12:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,366
    Bruce King
    10-06-2010, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  23. Question Popoff Drain Length?

    Started by Linda Swearingen, 10-01-2010 06:55 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,404
    Rick Cantrell
    10-03-2010, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  24. Combustion Make up Air from Attic

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 09-28-2010 01:51 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,650
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2010, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  25. Question Well pump gauge

    Started by Jody Humbert, 09-30-2010 06:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,124
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-01-2010, 08:18 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 09-28-2010 07:51 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,206
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-28-2010, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  27. What is this??

    Started by Tony Escamilla, 09-26-2010 07:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,736
    Corn Walker
    09-28-2010, 06:11 AM Go to last post

  28. air in well system

    Started by Stephen Socha, 09-08-2010 06:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,918
    James Duffin
    09-27-2010, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  29. Indoor Gas Meter in Child's Bedroom

    Started by Megan Ayala, 04-24-2010 12:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,545
    Michael Thomas
    09-27-2010, 03:16 PM Go to last post

  30. Toilet flush

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-25-2010 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 18,311
    Edward Loughran
    09-27-2010, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  31. Water heater vent termination on roof

    Started by brianmiller, 09-26-2010 02:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,175
    Billy Stephens
    09-26-2010, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  32. "A-Meri-Can"

    Started by Ron Bibler, 09-24-2010 06:08 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,363
    Bob Elliott
    09-25-2010, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  33. Gray PVC

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-23-2010 06:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,868
    Bruce King
    09-24-2010, 10:15 PM Go to last post

  34. Laundry waste line trap size

    Started by Jon mackay, 09-23-2010 12:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,300
    James Duffin
    09-24-2010, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  35. Dishwasher directly into a trap in the crawlspace

    Started by Shane Dredge, 06-02-2010 07:05 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,403
    Linda Swearingen
    09-24-2010, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  36. What was this device doing in the crawlspace?

    Started by John Kogel, 09-21-2010 09:59 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,967
    jimsonburg
    09-22-2010, 11:39 PM Go to last post

  37. ABS to PVC connection

    Started by Reis Pearson, 09-16-2010 01:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,884
    Mike Clarke
    09-22-2010, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  38. mositure around toilet

    Started by Peter Louis, 09-19-2010 08:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,057
    Rick Bunzel
    09-21-2010, 04:00 PM Go to last post

  39. Single handle faucet question

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 09-09-2010 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,838
    Jonathan Cartwright
    09-17-2010, 12:01 PM Go to last post

  40. AAV

    Started by Tom Rees, 09-15-2010 08:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,589
    Heron Longoria Jr.
    09-16-2010, 11:22 AM Go to last post

  41. Historic relief valve

    Started by James Duffin, 09-13-2010 06:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,553
    James Duffin
    09-14-2010, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  42. Forgot picture!

    Started by James Duffin, 09-13-2010 07:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,369
    James Duffin
    09-14-2010, 05:05 AM Go to last post

  43. Black liquid substance behind water fixture??

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 09-11-2010 05:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,846
    Ron Bibler
    09-13-2010, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  44. Galvinized gas piping

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 09-10-2010 11:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 13,627
    David McGuire
    09-11-2010, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  45. septic drain field inspection

    Started by Scot Merrick, 09-06-2010 02:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,626
    Jerry Peck
    09-07-2010, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  46. sediment trap

    Started by RonaldD, 04-24-2010 11:50 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,400
    Michael Thomas
    09-04-2010, 06:22 AM Go to last post

  47. Floor drains in Saunas

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-01-2010 07:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,895
    Markus Keller
    09-01-2010, 08:25 AM Go to last post

  48. Trash can used as sanitary pump crock

    Started by Shane Dredge, 08-28-2010 12:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,259
    John Kogel
    08-28-2010, 06:28 PM Go to last post

  49. TPR Valve On Hot Water Storage Tank

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 08-26-2010 12:23 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,398
    David Bell
    08-28-2010, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  50. Propane water heater

    Started by Wade Johnson, 08-23-2010 05:59 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,785
    Jerry Peck
    08-24-2010, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  51. What is this tank for?

    Started by Jon mackay, 08-18-2010 07:50 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 3,241
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2010, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  52. 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: 3,946
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2010, 05:09 PM Go to last post

  53. hole in sewer pipe

    Started by Keith Laufenberg, 08-14-2010 04:42 PM
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 12,284
    Wayne Carlisle
    08-23-2010, 07:05 AM Go to last post

  54. Why you don't touch things

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2010 07:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,887
    Tom King
    08-22-2010, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  55. Water usage spike

    Started by Chris Mazzola, 08-18-2010 01:55 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,754
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-19-2010, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  56. Overflow discharge pipe at TPR valve

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-18-2010 04:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,630
    sidney alstad
    08-18-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  57. Sewer ejector pumps

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-17-2010 07:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,311
    James Duffin
    08-17-2010, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  58. schedule 40 pvc used as cold water supply

    Started by Dominic Caronna, 08-15-2010 10:49 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,372
    Dominic Caronna
    08-16-2010, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  59. Hot water from cold water pipes???

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 08-16-2010 10:44 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,127
    Jerry Peck
    08-16-2010, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  60. 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: 7,961
    Gene South
    08-15-2010, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  61. second stage regulators attached to houses

    Started by greyhound1, 08-03-2010 08:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,432
    Mitchell Toelle
    08-12-2010, 11:00 PM Go to last post

  62. Wut's up with this vent?

    Started by Marc M, 08-06-2010 09:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,700
    Marc M
    08-07-2010, 02:03 PM Go to last post

  63. S-Trap

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 08-07-2010 06:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,970
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-07-2010, 11:26 AM Go to last post

  64. Is a sink required to have a stopper?

    Started by Gene South, 08-07-2010 05:59 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,788
    Elliot Franson
    08-07-2010, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  65. Inspector should have caught it?

    Started by David W, 07-26-2010 04:04 PM
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 5,338
    Philip
    08-02-2010, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  66. Rust under draft hood of water heater

    Started by Joe Van Orsdol, 08-01-2010 12:07 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,284
    Ron Hasil
    08-02-2010, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  67. Is ABS OK for pump discharge?

    Started by John Kogel, 07-25-2010 09:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 11,796
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-01-2010, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  68. Toilet drain line size

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-30-2010 09:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,896
    Ron Hasil
    07-31-2010, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  69. Kitchen sink peninsula.

    Started by David D. Whitt, 07-30-2010 02:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,931
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-31-2010, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  70. Help with basement drainage tiles

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 07-25-2010 01:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,793
    kenny martin
    07-30-2010, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  71. Moving Washer/Utility Drain in New Slab

    Started by Judy Norris, 07-22-2010 09:52 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,312
    Ted Menelly
    07-30-2010, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  72. Discolored Pex

    Started by Jon Errickson, 07-27-2010 06:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,665
    Jon Errickson
    07-29-2010, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  73. ceiling access surprise

    Started by John Arnold, 07-27-2010 10:42 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,652
    Wayne Carlisle
    07-29-2010, 06:53 AM Go to last post

  74. Pvc for dmv drain pipe in Chicago

    Started by Mike Black, 07-27-2010 12:39 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,787
    Ron Hasil
    07-27-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  75. Drain for TPR valve

    Started by Ted Menelly, 05-15-2009 04:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,691
    Wayne Carlisle
    07-27-2010, 06:11 AM Go to last post

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