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  1. Double Trap Question

    Started by Kris Svendsen, 08-17-2013 01:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,581
    Bob Harper
    08-18-2013, 09:51 AM Go to last post

  2. Water Heater drain lines. Would you call this out?

    Started by Gene South, 08-05-2013 02:42 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,198
    John Kogel
    08-17-2013, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  3. sump pit full, house has new perimeter drains

    Started by Nels Osterby, 12-13-2011 07:53 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,575
    Mark Reinmiller
    08-09-2013, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  4. Low Voltage In Stack Vent?

    Started by Tan Da, 07-25-2013 03:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,546
    bob smit
    08-06-2013, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  5. Gas hot water heater draft hood

    Started by Russell Melville, 07-31-2013 12:21 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,127
    Jim Starkey
    08-05-2013, 01:05 PM Go to last post

  6. Question Black soot/staining on electric water heater?

    Started by jason staring, 07-24-2013 04:46 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,477
    Bob Harper
    08-05-2013, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  7. Location Where Plumbingt Vent Terminates

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-21-2013 01:07 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,027
    Bob Harper
    08-03-2013, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  8. weird drain trap

    Started by Peter Louis, 06-30-2013 05:33 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,683
    Peter Louis
    07-16-2013, 11:25 PM Go to last post

  9. Abandoning an interior well?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 07-16-2013 06:27 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,471
    Garry Sorrells
    07-16-2013, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  10. Water heater / spillage?

    Started by brianmiller, 07-05-2013 05:39 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,192
    tom daley
    07-12-2013, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  11. Pollution Control for Septic?

    Started by Mike Lamb, 07-10-2013 05:07 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,967
    John Kogel
    07-11-2013, 08:06 PM Go to last post

  12. Main Water Shut-off Valve All Plastic

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-04-2013 06:10 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,350
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-06-2013, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  13. Anyone seen this type of waste pipe

    Started by ren ramsey, 07-03-2013 11:14 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,749
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-05-2013, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  14. opinions please

    Started by wayne soper, 07-03-2013 11:54 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,399
    Billy Stephens
    07-03-2013, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  15. PR valve stuck by foundation

    Started by Peter Louis, 07-01-2013 08:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,500
    Dom D'Agostino
    07-01-2013, 01:44 PM Go to last post

  16. cord and plug for tankless water heater

    Started by brianmiller, 06-30-2013 05:15 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,433
    Corn Walker
    07-01-2013, 09:16 AM Go to last post

  17. Propane gas line

    Started by brianmiller, 06-29-2013 02:08 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,675
    Jim Luttrall
    06-30-2013, 12:44 PM Go to last post

  18. pex -al -pex gas pipe

    Started by gary miller, 06-26-2013 05:48 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,526
    gary miller
    06-27-2013, 04:47 AM Go to last post

  19. Sink trap in the crawl

    Started by John Kogel, 06-15-2013 02:51 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,147
    John Kogel
    06-22-2013, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  20. Combustion Air - Request for interpretation

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 06-17-2013 05:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,066
    Bob Harper
    06-22-2013, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  21. Do I need a floor drain on a pillar foundation?

    Started by Jeff Poulton, 06-19-2013 04:48 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,837
    Jim Robinson
    06-19-2013, 08:45 PM Go to last post

  22. CSST with Flare Fittings.

    Started by Richard Mobley, 06-12-2013 02:39 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,682
    Darren Miller
    06-17-2013, 02:16 AM Go to last post

  23. Private Well Inspections

    Started by Kris Svendsen, 06-11-2013 07:38 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,081
    Stuart Brooks
    06-15-2013, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  24. Circulating Pump for DHW

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-14-2013 01:52 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 424
    Jim Robinson
    06-14-2013, 01:52 PM Go to last post

  25. Reverse Osmosis Into Drain Under Kitchen Sink

    Started by Al Roden, 06-07-2013 08:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,294
    Mike Kleisch
    06-14-2013, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  26. Scoping Sewer Lines

    Started by Lon Henderson, 06-11-2013 06:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,574
    Lon Henderson
    06-11-2013, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  27. Copper/PEX/Copper

    Started by Kris Svendsen, 06-11-2013 12:05 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,690
    Kris Svendsen
    06-11-2013, 12:12 PM Go to last post

  28. Hose Coiled Around Septic

    Started by Al Roden, 06-07-2013 08:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,077
    Garry Sorrells
    06-11-2013, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  29. Not a P-trap

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 06-02-2013 09:43 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 3,751
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2013, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  30. gas line clearances

    Started by brianmiller, 06-01-2013 08:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,284
    Mike Kleisch
    06-03-2013, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  31. Natural Gas Main vent extension???

    Started by chris vis, 06-01-2013 12:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,238
    Jerry Peck
    06-01-2013, 01:04 PM Go to last post

  32. GFCI jetted tub

    Started by ryan stouffer, 05-28-2013 05:40 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,818
    michael Rodney
    06-01-2013, 06:17 AM Go to last post

  33. Concealed Fouling Areas

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 05-31-2011 01:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 6,048
    Bud Short
    05-30-2013, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  34. Growth in Toilet Tank

    Started by James Hudson, 05-28-2013 08:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,535
    Lon Henderson
    05-30-2013, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  35. Corrosion at leaking WH TPRV

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-28-2013 05:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,369
    John Kogel
    05-29-2013, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  36. Check Valve/Back Water Valve Advice- Please help!

    Started by skinz96, 05-20-2013 09:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,100
    bob smit
    05-27-2013, 12:02 AM Go to last post

  37. Freeze Proof Plumbing Supply Lines??

    Started by Dub Smith, 05-20-2013 07:07 PM
    freeze free 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,542
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    05-26-2013, 07:00 PM Go to last post

  38. State Select Age

    Started by Michael Chambers, 04-05-2013 09:24 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,591
    Michael Chambers
    05-25-2013, 10:36 PM Go to last post

  39. Interesting pipe fitting

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 05-04-2013 07:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,933
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-25-2013, 10:26 AM Go to last post

  40. Cast Iron Fittings

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 05-17-2013 02:36 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,386
    Steven Turetsky
    05-25-2013, 07:51 AM Go to last post

  41. This looks like a weird water heater exhasut, comments?

    Started by ren ramsey, 05-22-2013 01:12 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,240
    Mike Kleisch
    05-22-2013, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  42. What do you call this plastic type of water pipe.

    Started by WilliamGreen, 05-18-2013 07:56 AM
    plastic pipes 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,955
    Jerry Peck
    05-22-2013, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  43. why here?

    Started by wayne soper, 05-22-2013 05:29 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,927
    wayne soper
    05-22-2013, 01:29 PM Go to last post

  44. flex gas connector in cabinet

    Started by John Arnold, 05-14-2013 01:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,978
    Bob Harper
    05-21-2013, 09:24 PM Go to last post

  45. Shut off at Regulator-LP Gas

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-17-2013 05:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,080
    Greg Subick
    05-17-2013, 06:05 AM Go to last post

  46. lAUNDRY SINK DRAINING INTO A SUMPPUMP PIT

    Started by fidel gonzales, 05-15-2013 11:03 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 11,351
    fidel gonzales
    05-16-2013, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  47. Water Heater Knocking When Toilet Flushed

    Started by Mike Lamb, 05-10-2013 08:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,989
    Raymond Wand
    05-15-2013, 03:56 AM Go to last post

  48. wrapped soil pipe

    Started by John Arnold, 05-11-2013 11:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,301
    Tom Rees
    05-14-2013, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  49. Accessibility requirement for appliance shutoff valves

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-16-2013 11:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,900
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-05-2013, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  50. Heads Up in Chicago Area Flooding

    Started by Ron Hasil, 04-24-2013 04:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,886
    Jerry Peck
    05-04-2013, 05:07 PM Go to last post

  51. Copper Pipe Corrosion

    Started by Kenneth Whitelaw, 04-29-2013 09:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,859
    Ron Hasil
    05-04-2013, 05:57 AM Go to last post

  52. electric water heater closet - ventilation/air circulation requirements?

    Started by Joanne Smith, 04-26-2013 10:52 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,171
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2013, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  53. Continental water heater

    Started by Donald Hobson, 04-25-2013 03:38 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,877
    Bruce Low
    04-26-2013, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  54. No main stack on roof, only 1 two inch vent

    Started by mark petty, 04-14-2013 06:10 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,870
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    04-26-2013, 09:20 AM Go to last post

  55. Hot water heater

    Started by Peter Ottowitz, 03-21-2013 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 4,405
    Rich Goeken
    04-24-2013, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  56. high efficiency water heater

    Started by brianmiller, 04-20-2013 12:46 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,546
    Ron Hasil
    04-22-2013, 02:29 PM Go to last post

  57. Question about a drain and interesting example of iron ocre.

    Started by Eli Smith, 04-12-2013 11:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,535
    Steven Turetsky
    04-21-2013, 08:20 AM Go to last post

  58. FOAMING HOT WATER

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-11-2013 09:56 AM
    water heater 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,366
    Raymond Wand
    04-18-2013, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  59. What could go wrong?

    Started by John Arnold, 04-08-2013 04:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,451
    Lon Henderson
    04-17-2013, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  60. spinning supply valves

    Started by John Arnold, 04-09-2013 12:04 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,192
    Steve Truesdale
    04-16-2013, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  61. PVC to Cast Iron Waste Pipe

    Started by Mike Lamb, 04-15-2013 07:53 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,734
    Ron Hasil
    04-16-2013, 04:21 AM Go to last post

  62. Lead and copper in Water

    Started by wayne soper, 04-12-2013 05:55 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,476
    John Kogel
    04-15-2013, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  63. A realtor told me....

    Started by Matt Fletcher, 04-07-2013 08:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,289
    Mike Clarke
    04-13-2013, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  64. crazy toilet

    Started by John Arnold, 04-06-2013 05:36 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,097
    Billy Stephens
    04-09-2013, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  65. Modern Art...

    Started by John Arnold, 04-08-2013 04:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,710
    John Kogel
    04-08-2013, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  66. t in tprv

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 04-05-2013 02:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,631
    Tom Rees
    04-08-2013, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  67. Homeowner installed tankless water heater. See photo

    Started by Gene South, 03-04-2013 04:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,031
    Mike Kleisch
    04-02-2013, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  68. Drainage Field

    Started by Mike Kleisch, 03-26-2013 06:51 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,711
    Mike Kleisch
    04-02-2013, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  69. gas meters

    Started by brianmiller, 03-23-2013 03:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,644
    Donal Hughes
    04-01-2013, 09:13 PM Go to last post

  70. Do sewer pipes need to be underground at the exterior?

    Started by Bill Anglin, 03-27-2013 10:14 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,644
    Thom Huggett
    04-01-2013, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  71. CSST for flexible gas pipe to stove

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 03-31-2013 06:26 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,958
    William Cline
    04-01-2013, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  72. What is your boilerplate for this cast iron issue?

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-26-2013 11:44 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 4,252
    Rick Cantrell
    04-01-2013, 10:39 AM Go to last post

  73. WATER HEATER Unknown device installed in place of TPR valve.

    Started by Bill Anglin, 03-27-2013 10:29 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,579
    Corn Walker
    03-31-2013, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  74. Water pipe insulation clearance from draft diverter hood

    Started by brianmiller, 03-24-2013 06:19 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,465
    Bob Harper
    03-26-2013, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  75. Where the combustion air come from?

    Started by Ben Im, 03-23-2013 12:51 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,266
    Mike Lamb
    03-23-2013, 05:22 PM Go to last post

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