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  1. what do you use to test sump pumps?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 10-27-2010 09:19 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,464
    James Duffin
    10-27-2010, 06:25 PM Go to last post

  2. Question CPVC leaks

    Started by Fred Herndon, 10-18-2010 07:56 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 10,609
    Mike Clarke
    10-25-2010, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  3. Hole in basement floor drain pipe

    Started by Dan Sandweg, 10-23-2010 02:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,842
    Timothy M. Barr
    10-25-2010, 04:15 AM Go to last post

  4. T&P Drain exit photo

    Started by Gene South, 10-20-2010 07:23 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,353
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-20-2010, 09:49 PM Go to last post

  5. mystery vent(?)

    Started by John Arnold, 10-18-2010 02:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,802
    Rick Hurst
    10-20-2010, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  6. TPRV and gas line connected

    Started by Tim Fuller, 10-15-2010 08:11 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,894
    Tim Fuller
    10-18-2010, 01:52 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-14-2010 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,841
    Bill Wieczorek
    10-15-2010, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  8. type M copper on well water

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 10-06-2010 08:29 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 5,332
    David Bell
    10-13-2010, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  9. DFW leak detection specialist

    Started by Gene South, 10-12-2010 02:24 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,009
    Jerry Peck
    10-12-2010, 03:47 PM Go to last post

  10. Don't run the garbage disposal

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 10-11-2010 04:19 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,685
    Markus Keller
    10-11-2010, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  11. Cialis Commercial to Be Filmed on Philadelphia Rooftop

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-07-2010 03:48 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,715
    John Kogel
    10-10-2010, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  12. Is there a P Trap?

    Started by JD Johnson, 10-08-2010 06:45 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,969
    Jerry Peck
    10-10-2010, 06:55 PM Go to last post

  13. triple wall pipe

    Started by Bruce King, 10-06-2010 12:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,298
    Bruce King
    10-06-2010, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  14. Question Popoff Drain Length?

    Started by Linda Swearingen, 10-01-2010 06:55 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,135
    Rick Cantrell
    10-03-2010, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  15. Combustion Make up Air from Attic

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 09-28-2010 01:51 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,520
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2010, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  16. Question Well pump gauge

    Started by Jody Humbert, 09-30-2010 06:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,770
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-01-2010, 08:18 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 09-28-2010 07:51 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,140
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-28-2010, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  18. What is this??

    Started by Tony Escamilla, 09-26-2010 07:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,657
    Corn Walker
    09-28-2010, 06:11 AM Go to last post

  19. air in well system

    Started by Stephen Socha, 09-08-2010 06:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,776
    James Duffin
    09-27-2010, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  20. Indoor Gas Meter in Child's Bedroom

    Started by Megan Ayala, 04-24-2010 12:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,186
    Michael Thomas
    09-27-2010, 03:16 PM Go to last post

  21. Toilet flush

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-25-2010 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 18,145
    Edward Loughran
    09-27-2010, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  22. Water heater vent termination on roof

    Started by brianmiller, 09-26-2010 02:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,103
    Billy Stephens
    09-26-2010, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  23. "A-Meri-Can"

    Started by Ron Bibler, 09-24-2010 06:08 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,305
    Bob Elliott
    09-25-2010, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  24. Gray PVC

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-23-2010 06:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,801
    Bruce King
    09-24-2010, 10:15 PM Go to last post

  25. Laundry waste line trap size

    Started by Jon mackay, 09-23-2010 12:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,211
    James Duffin
    09-24-2010, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  26. Dishwasher directly into a trap in the crawlspace

    Started by Shane Dredge, 06-02-2010 07:05 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,130
    Linda Swearingen
    09-24-2010, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  27. What was this device doing in the crawlspace?

    Started by John Kogel, 09-21-2010 09:59 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,880
    jimsonburg
    09-22-2010, 11:39 PM Go to last post

  28. ABS to PVC connection

    Started by Reis Pearson, 09-16-2010 01:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,737
    Mike Clarke
    09-22-2010, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  29. mositure around toilet

    Started by Peter Louis, 09-19-2010 08:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,694
    Rick Bunzel
    09-21-2010, 04:00 PM Go to last post

  30. Single handle faucet question

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 09-09-2010 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,751
    Jonathan Cartwright
    09-17-2010, 12:01 PM Go to last post

  31. AAV

    Started by Tom Rees, 09-15-2010 08:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,453
    Heron Longoria Jr.
    09-16-2010, 11:22 AM Go to last post

  32. Historic relief valve

    Started by James Duffin, 09-13-2010 06:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,503
    James Duffin
    09-14-2010, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  33. Forgot picture!

    Started by James Duffin, 09-13-2010 07:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,321
    James Duffin
    09-14-2010, 05:05 AM Go to last post

  34. Black liquid substance behind water fixture??

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 09-11-2010 05:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,746
    Ron Bibler
    09-13-2010, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  35. Galvinized gas piping

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 09-10-2010 11:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 13,235
    David McGuire
    09-11-2010, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  36. septic drain field inspection

    Started by Scot Merrick, 09-06-2010 02:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,519
    Jerry Peck
    09-07-2010, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  37. sediment trap

    Started by RonaldD, 04-24-2010 11:50 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,281
    Michael Thomas
    09-04-2010, 06:22 AM Go to last post

  38. Floor drains in Saunas

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-01-2010 07:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,709
    Markus Keller
    09-01-2010, 08:25 AM Go to last post

  39. Trash can used as sanitary pump crock

    Started by Shane Dredge, 08-28-2010 12:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,202
    John Kogel
    08-28-2010, 06:28 PM Go to last post

  40. TPR Valve On Hot Water Storage Tank

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 08-26-2010 12:23 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,225
    David Bell
    08-28-2010, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  41. Propane water heater

    Started by Wade Johnson, 08-23-2010 05:59 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,733
    Jerry Peck
    08-24-2010, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  42. What is this tank for?

    Started by Jon mackay, 08-18-2010 07:50 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 3,169
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2010, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  43. 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: 3,828
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2010, 05:09 PM Go to last post

  44. hole in sewer pipe

    Started by Keith Laufenberg, 08-14-2010 04:42 PM
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 11,889
    Wayne Carlisle
    08-23-2010, 07:05 AM Go to last post

  45. Why you don't touch things

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2010 07:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,800
    Tom King
    08-22-2010, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  46. Water usage spike

    Started by Chris Mazzola, 08-18-2010 01:55 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,633
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-19-2010, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  47. Overflow discharge pipe at TPR valve

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-18-2010 04:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,563
    sidney alstad
    08-18-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  48. Sewer ejector pumps

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-17-2010 07:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,259
    James Duffin
    08-17-2010, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  49. schedule 40 pvc used as cold water supply

    Started by Dominic Caronna, 08-15-2010 10:49 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,295
    Dominic Caronna
    08-16-2010, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  50. Hot water from cold water pipes???

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 08-16-2010 10:44 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,075
    Jerry Peck
    08-16-2010, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  51. 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: 7,536
    Gene South
    08-15-2010, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  52. second stage regulators attached to houses

    Started by greyhound1, 08-03-2010 08:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,363
    Mitchell Toelle
    08-12-2010, 11:00 PM Go to last post

  53. Wut's up with this vent?

    Started by Marc M, 08-06-2010 09:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,632
    Marc M
    08-07-2010, 02:03 PM Go to last post

  54. S-Trap

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 08-07-2010 06:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,896
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-07-2010, 11:26 AM Go to last post

  55. Is a sink required to have a stopper?

    Started by Gene South, 08-07-2010 05:59 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,921
    Elliot Franson
    08-07-2010, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  56. Inspector should have caught it?

    Started by David W, 07-26-2010 04:04 PM
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 5,186
    Philip
    08-02-2010, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  57. Rust under draft hood of water heater

    Started by Joe Van Orsdol, 08-01-2010 12:07 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,069
    Ron Hasil
    08-02-2010, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  58. Is ABS OK for pump discharge?

    Started by John Kogel, 07-25-2010 09:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 11,039
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-01-2010, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  59. Toilet drain line size

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-30-2010 09:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,800
    Ron Hasil
    07-31-2010, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  60. Kitchen sink peninsula.

    Started by David D. Whitt, 07-30-2010 02:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,773
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-31-2010, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  61. Help with basement drainage tiles

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 07-25-2010 01:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,737
    kenny martin
    07-30-2010, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  62. Moving Washer/Utility Drain in New Slab

    Started by Judy Norris, 07-22-2010 09:52 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,212
    Ted Menelly
    07-30-2010, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  63. Discolored Pex

    Started by Jon Errickson, 07-27-2010 06:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,359
    Jon Errickson
    07-29-2010, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  64. ceiling access surprise

    Started by John Arnold, 07-27-2010 10:42 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,589
    Wayne Carlisle
    07-29-2010, 06:53 AM Go to last post

  65. Pvc for dmv drain pipe in Chicago

    Started by Mike Black, 07-27-2010 12:39 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,587
    Ron Hasil
    07-27-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  66. Drain for TPR valve

    Started by Ted Menelly, 05-15-2009 04:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,588
    Wayne Carlisle
    07-27-2010, 06:11 AM Go to last post

  67. Fire Sprinkler

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 12-03-2009 01:14 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,681
    Nolan Kienitz
    07-24-2010, 03:38 PM Go to last post

  68. Checking the grounding on electric hot water tanks

    Started by Benjamin Gromicko, 07-20-2010 07:09 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 8,953
    Elliot Franson
    07-24-2010, 06:36 AM Go to last post

  69. Why corrosion here?

    Started by Jon Errickson, 07-22-2010 03:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 2,758
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-23-2010, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  70. Smelly Plumbing

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 07-21-2010 07:06 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,814
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-21-2010, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  71. Low Trap

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 07-21-2010 10:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,261
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-21-2010, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  72. Tubing routed through Conduit

    Started by Marc Morin, 07-20-2010 08:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,238
    John Kogel
    07-20-2010, 09:40 PM Go to last post

  73. Water pressure regulator

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 07-17-2010 01:20 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 15,205
    Ron Hasil
    07-20-2010, 02:21 PM Go to last post

  74. Two IPC Questions

    Started by Jim Robinson, 07-20-2010 09:48 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,559
    Jim Robinson
    07-20-2010, 11:48 AM Go to last post

  75. Very tall vent flue

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 06-30-2010 04:51 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,216
    Rich Goeken
    07-18-2010, 06:03 AM Go to last post

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