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  1. 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: 3,316
    Paul Daily
    10-22-2016, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  2. Alternative use for a down draft exhaust vent duct

    Started by George Hallaron, 04-13-2013 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 8,216
    Shekhar
    10-08-2016, 01:28 PM Go to last post

  3. Basement Egress Window size

    Started by Ken Rip, 09-17-2016 07:24 PM
    basement, call, egress, expect, home
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 7,095
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-23-2016, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  4. 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: 5,399
    Dom D'Agostino
    09-21-2016, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  5. Question Hoffman Water Heater Age?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 09-13-2016 09:13 AM
    age, brand, gal, hoffman, water
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,904
    Mike Clarke
    09-21-2016, 05:11 AM Go to last post

  6. 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: 10,005
    Geoffery Corlett
    09-18-2016, 10:43 AM Go to last post

  7. 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: 4,802
    Tom Rees
    09-16-2016, 05:10 AM Go to last post

  8. 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: 8,642
    Jerry Peck
    08-26-2016, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  9. Plumbing component question.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 08-15-2016 05:42 PM
    appreciated, component, pex, plumbing, question 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,937
    Glenn Duxbury
    08-25-2016, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  10. 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: 13,094
    Ian Page
    08-24-2016, 09:06 AM Go to last post

  11. Water meter question

    Started by Reis Pearson, 01-23-2009 05:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 26,512
    B___D__
    08-16-2016, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  12. Expansion Tank Question

    Started by Robert Foster, 05-02-2011 12:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 22,289
    B___D__
    08-16-2016, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  13. Toilet venting.

    Started by Tom Hennessy, 08-07-2016 12:59 PM
    back, drain, loop, toilet, vent 29 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 11,664
    Tom Hennessy
    08-10-2016, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  14. Expansion joints

    Started by Tom Hennessy, 08-03-2016 03:19 PM
    expansion joint, flow, plumbing, point, vent
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 9,384
    Tom Hennessy
    08-09-2016, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  15. Gray piping for well water supply

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-27-2016 01:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 16,545
    Dave Belisle
    07-07-2016, 12:43 PM Go to last post

  16. Vaughn water heater

    Started by sidney alstad, 07-06-2016 01:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,425
    sidney alstad
    07-06-2016, 01:15 PM Go to last post

  17. Sediment trap for a tankless water heater

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 06-24-2016 01:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 11,354
    JIM MURPHY
    06-25-2016, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  18. Something inserted into plumbing vent in attic

    Started by Tom Cissell, 06-16-2016 01:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 8,323
    Mark Reinmiller
    06-19-2016, 10:46 AM Go to last post

  19. ANOTHER COCKING PROBLEM

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-06-2016 02:58 PM
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 10,728
    Garry Sorrells
    06-11-2016, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  20. TCNA and WEBER

    Started by Connor Akally, 06-07-2016 03:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,044
    Connor Akally
    06-08-2016, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  21. Gas Line Under Concrete

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-03-2016 10:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,792
    Jim Robinson
    06-03-2016, 08:52 PM Go to last post

  22. Looking for some plumbing help

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 05-26-2016 05:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,660
    John Kogel
    05-30-2016, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  23. My first inspection

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 05-14-2016 03:30 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,679
    Aaron Scheuerer
    05-15-2016, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  24. First inspection

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 05-13-2016 11:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,490
    Aaron Scheuerer
    05-14-2016, 03:16 PM Go to last post

  25. ABS Flue Pipe on LP Water Heater

    Started by Trey Humphreys, 04-02-2007 03:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 14,791
    Bob Harper
    05-10-2016, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  26. flexible drain line under bath sink.

    Started by Mike Richards, 04-27-2016 07:47 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,351
    Jerry Peck
    05-05-2016, 05:45 PM Go to last post

  27. 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: 7,615
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-01-2016, 08:16 AM Go to last post

  28. 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: 3,966
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-20-2016, 04:28 AM Go to last post

  29. Water heater venting

    Started by Russell Melville, 04-11-2016 04:43 PM
    fired, heater, negative, system, water 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 6,135
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-18-2016, 02:28 PM Go to last post

  30. 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: 3,670
    John Kogel
    04-13-2016, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  31. 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: 4,316
    Paul Balutis
    04-08-2016, 09:20 AM Go to last post

  32. 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: 5,355
    Phil brody
    04-01-2016, 05:28 AM Go to last post

  33. 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: 3,532
    Gene South
    03-31-2016, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  34. 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: 10,842
    Oscar Sparo
    03-31-2016, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  35. 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: 8,304
    Stanley Thigpen
    03-21-2016, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  36. 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: 5,178
    Markus Keller
    03-19-2016, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  37. copper carbonate?

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-03-2016 02:51 PM
    copper, corrosion, fitting, leaks, pipe 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,575
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-04-2016, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  38. TPR Discharge with Pex fittings

    Started by JB Thompson, 02-19-2016 01:36 PM
    discharge, fitting, pex, relief, tpr 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,594
    Jim Luttrall
    02-21-2016, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  39. pex with white plasrtic fittings

    Started by ren ramsey, 02-21-2016 11:45 AM
    info, pex, plasrtic, plastic, white
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,327
    ren ramsey
    02-21-2016, 11:45 AM Go to last post

  40. Is insulation required for PEX type piping?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-01-2015 11:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,187
    Ken Amelin
    02-19-2016, 01:27 PM Go to last post

  41. Wall mounted water heater platform secure?

    Started by Daniel J Sanderson, 02-15-2016 12:43 PM
    attached, heater, platform, wall, water 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,129
    Jim Luttrall
    02-17-2016, 09:09 PM Go to last post

  42. Plumbing leak during inspection: home owner wants me to pay

    Started by Randall Clark, 02-10-2016 06:58 PM
    ceiling, cold, hot, repair, water
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 8,098
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-16-2016, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  43. TPR VALVE PIPE DISCHARGE PIPE

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-05-2016 06:14 PM
    deck, inspector, pipe, shows, stairs 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,335
    Eric Barker
    02-11-2016, 10:37 AM Go to last post

  44. Separate Dishwasher Trap & Drain

    Started by Scott Swanberg, 02-03-2016 06:31 PM
    break, dishwasher, drain, trap, venting 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,759
    Scott Swanberg
    02-10-2016, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  45. Open trap downstream of primary trap

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-08-2011 02:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 8,400
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-07-2016, 07:20 PM Go to last post

  46. If one trap is good then two are better?

    Started by Gary Burnett, 01-31-2016 05:36 PM
    connectors, dang, flex, flippers, flips 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,183
    Gary Burnett
    01-31-2016, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  47. OXIDIZED CAST IRON WASTE

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 01-22-2016 07:05 AM
    cast, corrosive, iron, pipe, water 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,291
    Jerry Peck
    01-28-2016, 01:12 PM Go to last post

  48. (Poly-B) made in Canada CSA approved.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 01-16-2016 04:57 PM
    canada, cases, dum, home, homes 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,214
    Jim Powlesland
    01-23-2016, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  49. Check Valve? on drain / vent pipe

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 01-15-2016 08:06 AM
    check, drain, machine, valve, vent 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 9,071
    Andrew Kolar
    01-23-2016, 02:05 PM Go to last post

  50. Main water shutoff mystery

    Started by Sonny Daye, 12-24-2015 10:17 PM
    main water shutoff
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,265
    Jim Luttrall
    01-14-2016, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  51. multiple material use.

    Started by ren ramsey, 12-31-2015 01:10 PM
    material, multiple, yall 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,623
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-14-2016, 04:21 PM Go to last post

  52. Pex water line entry to slab house.

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 12-16-2015 09:48 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,195
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-16-2015, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  53. What is causing this soot

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 12-11-2015 06:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,453
    Bob Harper
    12-12-2015, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  54. Excellent Plumbing Slide Show

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-09-2015 07:41 AM
    excellent, great, plumbing, show, slide
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 6,626
    Aaron Miller
    12-09-2015, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  55. Tankless water heater private garage installation - no protection from moving vehicle

    Started by Octav Badea, 11-07-2015 12:27 PM
    builder, damage, garage, tankless, water heater 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,192
    Octav Badea
    12-08-2015, 12:33 AM Go to last post

  56. Smile Insect nest?

    Started by Marshall Eckert, 12-05-2015 11:26 AM
    nest, personally, realtor, suspect, wasp 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,202
    Trent Tarter
    12-07-2015, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  57. Kitec used for in floor radiant heating (in concrete floor)

    Started by John Binder, 11-14-2015 02:08 PM
    concrete, floor, kitec, problem., radiant
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 13,899
    Marshall Brown
    11-21-2015, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  58. Tankless gas water heater on inside garage wall without protection from vehicles

    Started by Octav Badea, 11-08-2015 09:13 PM
    garage, heater, protection, tankless, water heater 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 10,215
    Don Randazzo
    11-15-2015, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  59. Water heater (vehicular protection in garage)

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-31-2009 03:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 15,411
    Frazier Jeffery
    11-14-2015, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  60. Where is the strangest place you have ever seen a water heater mounted?

    Started by Gene South, 11-07-2015 11:25 AM
    cabinet, heater, located, place, water 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,196
    Tom Rees
    11-14-2015, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  61. Smile PVC Irrigation Piping in Foundation Crawlspace

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 11-10-2015 07:01 PM
    building, envelope, pipe, piping, pvc 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,037
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-10-2015, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  62. Blocked access to water heater. See photo.

    Started by Gene South, 10-27-2015 05:06 AM
    equipment, heaters, pool, pump, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,470
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-29-2015, 05:29 AM Go to last post

  63. For PEX Apologists

    Started by Aaron Miller, 10-27-2015 03:38 AM
    apologists, perspective, pex, rats 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,677
    Jerry Peck
    10-28-2015, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  64. New member here

    Started by Joe Bagwell, 10-27-2015 05:36 PM
    joe, knowledge, learn, share, years
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,519
    Joe Bagwell
    10-27-2015, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  65. Gas Water Heater & Foil Tape Question from Homeowner

    Started by Don Vandervort, 10-26-2015 10:56 AM
    carbon monoxide, foil, foil tape, furnace, hot water heater
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,092
    Jim Luttrall
    10-26-2015, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  66. Expansion tank pressure increase

    Started by Tim Morrison, 09-25-2015 10:33 AM
    expansion, increase, pressure, tank, water
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 11,453
    Jim Luttrall
    10-01-2015, 01:24 PM Go to last post

  67. How high would you like your water heater sir?

    Started by Gene South, 09-16-2015 06:21 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 8,098
    Jerry Peck
    09-27-2015, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  68. Proper expansion tank water pressure

    Started by Tim Morrison, 09-25-2015 05:41 PM
    expansion, pressure, rise, tank, water
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,107
    Mark Reinmiller
    09-26-2015, 04:26 PM Go to last post

  69. Height

    Started by Scott Cotton, 09-23-2015 06:26 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,472
    Scott Cotton
    09-23-2015, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  70. Exposed vent conductor - too much exposure?

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 09-12-2015 11:53 AM
    answer, conductor, pipe, vent, years 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,034
    Lon Henderson
    09-16-2015, 08:11 AM Go to last post

  71. Water heater expansion device in new construction

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-04-2015 03:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,027
    Todd Harrison
    08-25-2015, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  72. no power and a lift station

    Started by Randy West, 08-05-2015 09:08 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 10,830
    Mark Reinmiller
    08-08-2015, 05:18 PM Go to last post

  73. Anyone know of a really good and reliable water pressure gauge?

    Started by Gene South, 08-05-2015 09:13 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,018
    BARRY ADAIR
    08-08-2015, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  74. exterior gas water heater

    Started by Dave Hill, 08-03-2015 01:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,452
    Jerry Peck
    08-04-2015, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  75. Any idea what this triple gismo is?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 06-28-2015 10:59 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 11,475
    Ian Page
    08-03-2015, 01:22 AM Go to last post

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