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  1. Toilet venting.

    Started by Tom Hennessy, 08-07-2016 12:59 PM
    back, drain, loop, toilet, vent 29 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 5,297
    Tom Hennessy
    08-10-2016, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  2. Expansion joints

    Started by Tom Hennessy, 08-03-2016 03:19 PM
    expansion joint, flow, plumbing, point, vent
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,082
    Tom Hennessy
    08-09-2016, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  3. Gray piping for well water supply

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-27-2016 01:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,973
    Dave Belisle
    07-07-2016, 12:43 PM Go to last post

  4. Vaughn water heater

    Started by sidney alstad, 07-06-2016 01:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,753
    sidney alstad
    07-06-2016, 01:15 PM Go to last post

  5. Sediment trap for a tankless water heater

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 06-24-2016 01:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,689
    JIM MURPHY
    06-25-2016, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  6. Something inserted into plumbing vent in attic

    Started by Tom Cissell, 06-16-2016 01:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,175
    Mark Reinmiller
    06-19-2016, 10:46 AM Go to last post

  7. ANOTHER COCKING PROBLEM

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-06-2016 02:58 PM
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 5,089
    Garry Sorrells
    06-11-2016, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  8. TCNA and WEBER

    Started by Connor Akally, 06-07-2016 03:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,360
    Connor Akally
    06-08-2016, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  9. Gas Line Under Concrete

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-03-2016 10:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,101
    Jim Robinson
    06-03-2016, 08:52 PM Go to last post

  10. Looking for some plumbing help

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 05-26-2016 05:44 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,680
    John Kogel
    05-30-2016, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  11. My first inspection

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 05-14-2016 03:30 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,117
    Aaron Scheuerer
    05-15-2016, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  12. First inspection

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 05-13-2016 11:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,153
    Aaron Scheuerer
    05-14-2016, 03:16 PM Go to last post

  13. ABS Flue Pipe on LP Water Heater

    Started by Trey Humphreys, 04-02-2007 03:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 10,169
    Bob Harper
    05-10-2016, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  14. flexible drain line under bath sink.

    Started by Mike Richards, 04-27-2016 07:47 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,473
    Jerry Peck
    05-05-2016, 05:45 PM Go to last post

  15. 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: 4,381
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-01-2016, 08:16 AM Go to last post

  16. 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: 2,168
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-20-2016, 04:28 AM Go to last post

  17. Water heater venting

    Started by Russell Melville, 04-11-2016 04:43 PM
    fired, heater, negative, system, water 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,148
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-18-2016, 02:28 PM Go to last post

  18. 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: 1,788
    John Kogel
    04-13-2016, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  19. 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: 1,637
    Paul Balutis
    04-08-2016, 09:20 AM Go to last post

  20. 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: 2,804
    Phil brody
    04-01-2016, 05:28 AM Go to last post

  21. 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: 1,701
    Gene South
    03-31-2016, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  22. 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: 6,667
    Oscar Sparo
    03-31-2016, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  23. 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: 5,394
    Stanley Thigpen
    03-21-2016, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  24. 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: 2,973
    Markus Keller
    03-19-2016, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  25. copper carbonate?

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-03-2016 02:51 PM
    copper, corrosion, fitting, leaks, pipe 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,943
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-04-2016, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  26. 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: 3,546
    Jim Luttrall
    02-21-2016, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  27. pex with white plasrtic fittings

    Started by ren ramsey, 02-21-2016 11:45 AM
    info, pex, plasrtic, plastic, white
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,469
    ren ramsey
    02-21-2016, 11:45 AM Go to last post

  28. Is insulation required for PEX type piping?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-01-2015 11:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,384
    Ken Amelin
    02-19-2016, 01:27 PM Go to last post

  29. 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: 1,452
    Jim Luttrall
    02-17-2016, 09:09 PM Go to last post

  30. 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: 4,427
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-16-2016, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  31. 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: 2,686
    Eric Barker
    02-11-2016, 10:37 AM Go to last post

  32. 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: 2,683
    Scott Swanberg
    02-10-2016, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  33. Open trap downstream of primary trap

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-08-2011 02:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,250
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-07-2016, 07:20 PM Go to last post

  34. 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: 1,386
    Gary Burnett
    01-31-2016, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  35. 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: 4,077
    Jerry Peck
    01-28-2016, 01:12 PM Go to last post

  36. (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: 4,687
    Jim Powlesland
    01-23-2016, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  37. 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: 5,676
    Andrew Kolar
    01-23-2016, 02:05 PM Go to last post

  38. Main water shutoff mystery

    Started by Sonny Daye, 12-24-2015 10:17 PM
    main water shutoff
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,279
    Jim Luttrall
    01-14-2016, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  39. multiple material use.

    Started by ren ramsey, 12-31-2015 01:10 PM
    material, multiple, yall 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 4,891
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-14-2016, 04:21 PM Go to last post

  40. Pex water line entry to slab house.

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 12-16-2015 09:48 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,229
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-16-2015, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  41. What is causing this soot

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 12-11-2015 06:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,453
    Bob Harper
    12-12-2015, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  42. Excellent Plumbing Slide Show

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-09-2015 07:41 AM
    excellent, great, plumbing, show, slide
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,276
    Aaron Miller
    12-09-2015, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  43. 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: 3,685
    Octav Badea
    12-08-2015, 12:33 AM Go to last post

  44. Smile Insect nest?

    Started by Marshall Eckert, 12-05-2015 11:26 AM
    nest, personally, realtor, suspect, wasp 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,443
    Trent Tarter
    12-07-2015, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  45. 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: 9,181
    Marshall Brown
    11-21-2015, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  46. 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: 4,699
    Don Randazzo
    11-15-2015, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  47. Water heater (vehicular protection in garage)

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-31-2009 03:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 9,446
    Frazier Jeffery
    11-14-2015, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  48. 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: 3,282
    Tom Rees
    11-14-2015, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  49. 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: 3,770
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-10-2015, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  50. 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: 3,352
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-29-2015, 05:29 AM Go to last post

  51. For PEX Apologists

    Started by Aaron Miller, 10-27-2015 03:38 AM
    apologists, perspective, pex, rats 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,761
    Jerry Peck
    10-28-2015, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  52. New member here

    Started by Joe Bagwell, 10-27-2015 05:36 PM
    joe, knowledge, learn, share, years
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,232
    Joe Bagwell
    10-27-2015, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  53. 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: 4,249
    Jim Luttrall
    10-26-2015, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  54. Expansion tank pressure increase

    Started by Tim Morrison, 09-25-2015 10:33 AM
    expansion, increase, pressure, tank, water
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,355
    Jim Luttrall
    10-01-2015, 01:24 PM Go to last post

  55. 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: 4,515
    Jerry Peck
    09-27-2015, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  56. Proper expansion tank water pressure

    Started by Tim Morrison, 09-25-2015 05:41 PM
    expansion, pressure, rise, tank, water
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,071
    Mark Reinmiller
    09-26-2015, 04:26 PM Go to last post

  57. Height

    Started by Scott Cotton, 09-23-2015 06:26 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,670
    Scott Cotton
    09-23-2015, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  58. 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: 2,334
    Lon Henderson
    09-16-2015, 08:11 AM Go to last post

  59. Water heater expansion device in new construction

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-04-2015 03:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,118
    Todd Harrison
    08-25-2015, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  60. no power and a lift station

    Started by Randy West, 08-05-2015 09:08 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,307
    Mark Reinmiller
    08-08-2015, 05:18 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 08-05-2015 09:13 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,910
    BARRY ADAIR
    08-08-2015, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  62. exterior gas water heater

    Started by Dave Hill, 08-03-2015 01:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,467
    Jerry Peck
    08-04-2015, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  63. Any idea what this triple gismo is?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 06-28-2015 10:59 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 6,002
    Ian Page
    08-03-2015, 01:22 AM Go to last post

  64. Help with age of tankless water heater

    Started by George Hallaron, 07-25-2015 01:52 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,610
    Dom D'Agostino
    07-29-2015, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  65. Owner Complaint

    Started by Joe R. Maxwell, 07-01-2015 04:53 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,024
    wayne soper
    07-15-2015, 05:13 AM Go to last post

  66. Safe Pans under laundry equipment.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-01-2015 11:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,835
    Michael Burk
    07-07-2015, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  67. TPR extension material

    Started by Mike Richards, 06-25-2015 04:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,302
    Dana Bostick
    07-02-2015, 05:47 AM Go to last post

  68. Building Science guru's - rust going UP ?

    Started by Dave Hahn, 06-19-2015 12:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,665
    Dwight Doane
    07-01-2015, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  69. Tapping into waste stack.

    Started by Craig Lester, 06-30-2015 06:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,111
    Phil brody
    07-01-2015, 05:57 AM Go to last post

  70. Unknown connection to drain off disposer

    Started by Dave Hahn, 06-19-2015 01:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,692
    Dave Hahn
    06-19-2015, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  71. Shower Drain, weep holes?

    Started by Dirk Jeanis, 06-09-2015 06:47 PM
    shower drain, shower pan, weep holes 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,125
    Dirk Jeanis
    06-11-2015, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  72. Need a little help here

    Started by Gary Burnett, 05-18-2015 07:48 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,792
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2015, 06:56 AM Go to last post

  73. drip pan in attic condensate

    Started by Frazier Jeffery, 06-09-2015 01:49 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,247
    Frazier Jeffery
    06-09-2015, 01:49 PM Go to last post

  74. Installing PEX on a power vented water heater

    Started by David OKeefe, 06-08-2015 05:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,515
    David OKeefe
    06-09-2015, 03:44 AM Go to last post

  75. Excessive water in pan under water heater

    Started by Steve C., 11-20-2013 09:22 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 27,065
    Jack Feldmann
    05-31-2015, 06:40 AM Go to last post

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