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  1. Line coming from drain at water heater.....

    Started by TcDuhon, 07-13-2017 12:57 PM
    circulating, drain, line, pump, side 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 7,065
    Gary Burnett
    08-18-2017, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  2. Wink Furnace and Water Heater sharing same flue on different levels

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 06-16-2017 06:41 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,708
    Jeff Gainey
    06-20-2017, 12:26 PM Go to last post

  3. JW NG fired water heater age

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 06-13-2017 06:24 AM
    age, fired, heater, number, serial
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,125
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-14-2017, 03:11 PM Go to last post

  4. Leaking shower pan.

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-25-2014 09:06 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 104
    • Views: 14,623
    Jerry Peck
    06-08-2017, 04:02 PM Go to last post

  5. Hot water lines

    Started by Ermanno D'Angelo, 05-23-2017 10:28 AM
    fixtures, hot, lines, total, water 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,263
    Dirk Jeanis
    06-02-2017, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  6. Are Shark Bite fittings recommended by the Pros?

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 11-18-2014 10:14 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 115
    • Views: 70,042
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-16-2017, 04:59 AM Go to last post

  7. Unknown plumbing device

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 05-01-2017 01:08 PM
    device, dwv, label, plate, plumbing 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 5,049
    Jerry Peck
    05-12-2017, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  8. What is HDPF?

    Started by Lawrence Thomas, 04-27-2017 09:40 PM
    garden, hdpf, irrigating, pvc, stuff 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,708
    Larry Morrison
    05-04-2017, 08:18 AM Go to last post

  9. Gas line connection at water heater drip leg

    Started by Paul Daily, 04-05-2017 04:08 PM
    drip leg, gas, incorrect, line, water heater 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,084
    tom daley
    04-27-2017, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  10. Shower pan depth

    Started by Marc M, 03-27-2011 09:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 20,968
    tom daley
    04-27-2017, 09:25 AM Go to last post

  11. Vacuum tubing?

    Started by David Lyons, 04-17-2017 11:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,138
    Bob Hayes
    04-25-2017, 02:12 PM Go to last post

  12. ABS with Blue Glue

    Started by Don Martin, 09-29-2011 11:05 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,101
    John Bagwell
    04-21-2017, 02:07 PM Go to last post

  13. CSST Bonding Specifications Timeline

    Started by Aaron Miller, 04-14-2017 03:07 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,915
    Aaron Miller
    04-14-2017, 12:01 PM Go to last post

  14. Drain test

    Started by Jim Robinson, 03-25-2017 10:09 AM
    drain, house, pass, stopper, test
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,187
    Jim Luttrall
    03-30-2017, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  15. Sediment Trap Requirement... Clarified?

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 03-27-2017 05:54 PM
    appliance, connector, sediment, trap, traps
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,601
    Jim Luttrall
    03-28-2017, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  16. AC CONDENSER DRAINING INTO SINK DRAIN

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-22-2017 04:52 PM
    condenser, drain, draining, pipe, sink 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,171
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-23-2017, 11:55 AM Go to last post

  17. water heater expansion tank

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 02-28-2017 05:22 AM
    expansion, heater, heaters, required, water
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,735
    Jerry Peck
    02-28-2017, 06:48 AM Go to last post

  18. New to me

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-17-2017 06:29 AM
    crimp, hot, soldered, supply, water 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,223
    Jerry Peck
    02-17-2017, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  19. 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: 1,410
    Oni Shaw
    02-16-2017, 10:02 PM Go to last post

  20. TPR Valve

    Started by Tom Cissell, 02-15-2017 04:04 PM
    compressed, experience, means, tpr, valve 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,171
    John Kogel
    02-15-2017, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  21. Return register on ceiling in garage above gas water heater

    Started by mark petty, 02-03-2017 05:21 AM
    garage, gas, heater, register, return 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,398
    Jerry Peck
    02-04-2017, 12:38 PM Go to last post

  22. Condensing heater condensate

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 01-17-2017 12:16 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,165
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-31-2017, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  23. Thinking of becoming an Inspector

    Started by Chris Roth, 01-27-2017 02:37 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,182
    Jack Feldmann
    01-27-2017, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  24. Overwhelmed!!

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 01-27-2017 01:50 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 939
    Aaron Scheuerer
    01-27-2017, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  25. Seismic Strapping

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 01-24-2017 01:20 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,874
    Paul Douglas
    01-26-2017, 11:25 AM Go to last post

  26. Sink drain drain line configuration

    Started by Mark Ryan, 01-05-2017 07:52 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    drain, home, sink, style, plumber, vent, mechanical, mobile, approved, thoughts, r/r, licensed, called, longer, line, artist, laundry, ahold, s-trap, configured, configuration 13 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 68
    • Views: 5,319
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-24-2017, 07:17 PM Go to last post

  27. Is this an AAV or Mechanical vent

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 07-06-2009 04:31 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 18,324
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-20-2017, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  28. Question water heater code

    Started by Robert Gaspy, 01-01-2017 09:59 AM
    code, heater, inches, pad, water
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,506
    Jerry Peck
    01-15-2017, 08:20 PM Go to last post

  29. Are these illegal traps

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 12-18-2016 04:45 PM
    illegal, normal, style, trap, traps 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 2,957
    Jeff Zehnder
    12-29-2016, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  30. Obvious Newb question?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 12-18-2016 04:41 PM
    assuming, basement, pump, question, sump 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,145
    Raymond Wand
    12-19-2016, 05:03 AM Go to last post

  31. 2015 UPC 608.3

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 11-11-2016 11:42 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,473
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-15-2016, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  32. Sink drain line

    Started by Mark Ryan, 12-06-2016 10:45 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,141
    Roy Lewis
    12-08-2016, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  33. Sloan Flushmate II and III Recall

    Started by Ron Hasil, 09-09-2012 01:35 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 12,401
    Walter Rose
    12-05-2016, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  34. Helping the Newb

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 11-16-2016 04:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,371
    Steven Reckner
    11-16-2016, 09:25 PM Go to last post

  35. Drain piping under bathroom sink

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-14-2016 03:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,102
    Steven Reckner
    11-14-2016, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  36. Painting the gas entrance piping

    Started by JB Thompson, 06-07-2008 06:29 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 21,391
    Steven Reckner
    11-12-2016, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  37. Can i limit the number of roof plumbing vent openings through the roof to one

    Started by Jim Bunton, 10-14-2016 05:12 PM
    limit, pipes, plumbing, roof, vent 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,796
    Jim Bunton
    10-29-2016, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  38. Cement fill in a water heater bollard?

    Started by Michael Pearson, 10-26-2016 07:53 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 785
    Michael Pearson
    10-26-2016, 07:53 PM Go to last post

  39. Hose bib on sump pump discharge line

    Started by Paul Daily, 10-22-2016 07:56 AM
    discharge, hose bib, sump pump 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 788
    Paul Daily
    10-22-2016, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  40. Alternative use for a down draft exhaust vent duct

    Started by George Hallaron, 04-13-2013 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,548
    Shekhar
    10-08-2016, 01:28 PM Go to last post

  41. Basement Egress Window size

    Started by Ken Rip, 09-17-2016 07:24 PM
    basement, call, egress, expect, home
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,774
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-23-2016, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  42. Corrosion on Plastic Pipe to Copper

    Started by Tom Cissell, 09-20-2016 07:09 AM
    copper, corrosion, joint, pipe, plastic 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,830
    Dom D'Agostino
    09-21-2016, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  43. Question Hoffman Water Heater Age?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 09-13-2016 09:13 AM
    age, brand, gal, hoffman, water
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,627
    Mike Clarke
    09-21-2016, 05:11 AM Go to last post

  44. Draft hood for water heater

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-15-2016 06:18 PM
    draft, heater, hood, vent, water 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 4,159
    Geoffery Corlett
    09-18-2016, 10:43 AM Go to last post

  45. Water heater PEX CPCV connection.

    Started by Gene South, 09-13-2016 10:15 AM
    connection, cpcv, heater, pex, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,864
    Tom Rees
    09-16-2016, 05:10 AM Go to last post

  46. short, capped DWV vent

    Started by Jerry Peck, 08-14-2016 08:33 AM
    capped, dwv, hudson, valley, vent 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,998
    Jerry Peck
    08-26-2016, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  47. Plumbing component question.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 08-15-2016 05:42 PM
    appreciated, component, pex, plumbing, question 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,628
    Glenn Duxbury
    08-25-2016, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  48. Expansion tank on Tankless water heaters in attic

    Started by brianmiller, 04-05-2016 07:56 PM
    catch/drip, expansion, pan, tank, underneath 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 4,907
    Ian Page
    08-24-2016, 09:06 AM Go to last post

  49. Water meter question

    Started by Reis Pearson, 01-23-2009 05:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 19,046
    B___D__
    08-16-2016, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  50. Expansion Tank Question

    Started by Robert Foster, 05-02-2011 12:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 12,743
    B___D__
    08-16-2016, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  51. Toilet venting.

    Started by Tom Hennessy, 08-07-2016 12:59 PM
    back, drain, loop, toilet, vent 29 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 3,552
    Tom Hennessy
    08-10-2016, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  52. Expansion joints

    Started by Tom Hennessy, 08-03-2016 03:19 PM
    expansion joint, flow, plumbing, point, vent
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 2,558
    Tom Hennessy
    08-09-2016, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  53. Gray piping for well water supply

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-27-2016 01:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,253
    Dave Belisle
    07-07-2016, 12:43 PM Go to last post

  54. Vaughn water heater

    Started by sidney alstad, 07-06-2016 01:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,366
    sidney alstad
    07-06-2016, 01:15 PM Go to last post

  55. Sediment trap for a tankless water heater

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 06-24-2016 01:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,554
    JIM MURPHY
    06-25-2016, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  56. Something inserted into plumbing vent in attic

    Started by Tom Cissell, 06-16-2016 01:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,969
    Mark Reinmiller
    06-19-2016, 10:46 AM Go to last post

  57. ANOTHER COCKING PROBLEM

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-06-2016 02:58 PM
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 3,317
    Garry Sorrells
    06-11-2016, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  58. TCNA and WEBER

    Started by Connor Akally, 06-07-2016 03:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,771
    Connor Akally
    06-08-2016, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  59. Gas Line Under Concrete

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-03-2016 10:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,958
    Jim Robinson
    06-03-2016, 08:52 PM Go to last post

  60. Looking for some plumbing help

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 05-26-2016 05:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,067
    John Kogel
    05-30-2016, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  61. My first inspection

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 05-14-2016 03:30 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,445
    Aaron Scheuerer
    05-15-2016, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  62. First inspection

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 05-13-2016 11:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,731
    Aaron Scheuerer
    05-14-2016, 03:16 PM Go to last post

  63. ABS Flue Pipe on LP Water Heater

    Started by Trey Humphreys, 04-02-2007 03:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,235
    Bob Harper
    05-10-2016, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  64. flexible drain line under bath sink.

    Started by Mike Richards, 04-27-2016 07:47 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,001
    Jerry Peck
    05-05-2016, 05:45 PM Go to last post

  65. Water Heater Venting

    Started by Jeffrey Voisin, 04-25-2016 06:24 PM
    back drafting, heater, vent, water, water heater 8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,326
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-01-2016, 08:16 AM Go to last post

  66. When one is not enough..........

    Started by Gary Burnett, 04-19-2016 05:07 PM
    caused, disease, dread, flex plumbing connectors, pictures 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,703
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-20-2016, 04:28 AM Go to last post

  67. Water heater venting

    Started by Russell Melville, 04-11-2016 04:43 PM
    fired, heater, negative, system, water 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,172
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-18-2016, 02:28 PM Go to last post

  68. Washer draining into a sanitary T, no trap. OK?

    Started by Kevin Haley, 04-12-2016 04:47 PM
    sanitary, tea, trap, visible, washer 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,285
    John Kogel
    04-13-2016, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  69. 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: 1,025
    Paul Balutis
    04-08-2016, 09:20 AM Go to last post

  70. Hot water circulator installation

    Started by Gene South, 03-29-2016 11:34 AM
    installation, installed, manufactures, properly, website 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,083
    Phil brody
    04-01-2016, 05:28 AM Go to last post

  71. Distracting, Two females frolicking in pool as I am inspecting. Photo.

    Started by Gene South, 03-31-2016 06:06 PM
    1st, april, called, day, wait 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,225
    Gene South
    03-31-2016, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  72. dishwasher drain into Disposal

    Started by John C Hansen, LEED AP, 03-28-2016 09:51 PM
    constructiion, dishwasher, disposal, drain, principle
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,843
    Oscar Sparo
    03-31-2016, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  73. Extra pipe at hose bib

    Started by Michael agosta, 02-23-2016 08:03 AM
    hose bib, lawn, reclaimed, sprinklers, told 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,375
    Stanley Thigpen
    03-21-2016, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  74. Pipe Fitting - What is it?

    Started by John C Hansen, LEED AP, 03-18-2016 01:19 PM
    built, fitting, found, home, plumbing fitting 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,283
    Markus Keller
    03-19-2016, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  75. copper carbonate?

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-03-2016 02:51 PM
    copper, corrosion, fitting, leaks, pipe 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,160
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-04-2016, 10:23 AM Go to last post

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