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  1. Abandoning an interior well?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 07-16-2013 06:27 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,456
    Garry Sorrells
    07-16-2013, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  2. Water heater / spillage?

    Started by brianmiller, 07-05-2013 05:39 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,155
    tom daley
    07-12-2013, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  3. Pollution Control for Septic?

    Started by Mike Lamb, 07-10-2013 05:07 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,942
    John Kogel
    07-11-2013, 08:06 PM Go to last post

  4. Main Water Shut-off Valve All Plastic

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-04-2013 06:10 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,304
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-06-2013, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  5. Anyone seen this type of waste pipe

    Started by ren ramsey, 07-03-2013 11:14 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,721
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-05-2013, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  6. opinions please

    Started by wayne soper, 07-03-2013 11:54 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,383
    Billy Stephens
    07-03-2013, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  7. PR valve stuck by foundation

    Started by Peter Louis, 07-01-2013 08:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,467
    Dom D'Agostino
    07-01-2013, 01:44 PM Go to last post

  8. cord and plug for tankless water heater

    Started by brianmiller, 06-30-2013 05:15 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,196
    Corn Walker
    07-01-2013, 09:16 AM Go to last post

  9. Propane gas line

    Started by brianmiller, 06-29-2013 02:08 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,657
    Jim Luttrall
    06-30-2013, 12:44 PM Go to last post

  10. pex -al -pex gas pipe

    Started by gary miller, 06-26-2013 05:48 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,404
    gary miller
    06-27-2013, 04:47 AM Go to last post

  11. Sink trap in the crawl

    Started by John Kogel, 06-15-2013 02:51 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,070
    John Kogel
    06-22-2013, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  12. Combustion Air - Request for interpretation

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 06-17-2013 05:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,049
    Bob Harper
    06-22-2013, 07:11 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jeff Poulton, 06-19-2013 04:48 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,821
    Jim Robinson
    06-19-2013, 08:45 PM Go to last post

  14. CSST with Flare Fittings.

    Started by Richard Mobley, 06-12-2013 02:39 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,608
    Darren Miller
    06-17-2013, 02:16 AM Go to last post

  15. Private Well Inspections

    Started by Kris Svendsen, 06-11-2013 07:38 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,067
    Stuart Brooks
    06-15-2013, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  16. Circulating Pump for DHW

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-14-2013 01:52 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 407
    Jim Robinson
    06-14-2013, 01:52 PM Go to last post

  17. Reverse Osmosis Into Drain Under Kitchen Sink

    Started by Al Roden, 06-07-2013 08:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,132
    Mike Kleisch
    06-14-2013, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  18. Scoping Sewer Lines

    Started by Lon Henderson, 06-11-2013 06:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,564
    Lon Henderson
    06-11-2013, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  19. Copper/PEX/Copper

    Started by Kris Svendsen, 06-11-2013 12:05 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,676
    Kris Svendsen
    06-11-2013, 12:12 PM Go to last post

  20. Hose Coiled Around Septic

    Started by Al Roden, 06-07-2013 08:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,061
    Garry Sorrells
    06-11-2013, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  21. Not a P-trap

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 06-02-2013 09:43 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 3,730
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2013, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  22. gas line clearances

    Started by brianmiller, 06-01-2013 08:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,257
    Mike Kleisch
    06-03-2013, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  23. Natural Gas Main vent extension???

    Started by chris vis, 06-01-2013 12:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,221
    Jerry Peck
    06-01-2013, 01:04 PM Go to last post

  24. GFCI jetted tub

    Started by ryan stouffer, 05-28-2013 05:40 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,808
    michael Rodney
    06-01-2013, 06:17 AM Go to last post

  25. Concealed Fouling Areas

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 05-31-2011 01:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 5,978
    Bud Short
    05-30-2013, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  26. Growth in Toilet Tank

    Started by James Hudson, 05-28-2013 08:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,510
    Lon Henderson
    05-30-2013, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  27. Corrosion at leaking WH TPRV

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-28-2013 05:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,346
    John Kogel
    05-29-2013, 10:02 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by skinz96, 05-20-2013 09:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,009
    bob smit
    05-27-2013, 12:02 AM Go to last post

  29. Freeze Proof Plumbing Supply Lines??

    Started by Dub Smith, 05-20-2013 07:07 PM
    freeze free 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,397
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    05-26-2013, 07:00 PM Go to last post

  30. State Select Age

    Started by Michael Chambers, 04-05-2013 09:24 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,433
    Michael Chambers
    05-25-2013, 10:36 PM Go to last post

  31. Interesting pipe fitting

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 05-04-2013 07:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,901
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-25-2013, 10:26 AM Go to last post

  32. Cast Iron Fittings

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 05-17-2013 02:36 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,365
    Steven Turetsky
    05-25-2013, 07:51 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by ren ramsey, 05-22-2013 01:12 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,228
    Mike Kleisch
    05-22-2013, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  34. 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: 3,911
    Jerry Peck
    05-22-2013, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  35. why here?

    Started by wayne soper, 05-22-2013 05:29 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,908
    wayne soper
    05-22-2013, 01:29 PM Go to last post

  36. flex gas connector in cabinet

    Started by John Arnold, 05-14-2013 01:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,944
    Bob Harper
    05-21-2013, 09:24 PM Go to last post

  37. Shut off at Regulator-LP Gas

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-17-2013 05:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,053
    Greg Subick
    05-17-2013, 06:05 AM Go to last post

  38. lAUNDRY SINK DRAINING INTO A SUMPPUMP PIT

    Started by fidel gonzales, 05-15-2013 11:03 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 11,167
    fidel gonzales
    05-16-2013, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  39. Water Heater Knocking When Toilet Flushed

    Started by Mike Lamb, 05-10-2013 08:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,822
    Raymond Wand
    05-15-2013, 03:56 AM Go to last post

  40. wrapped soil pipe

    Started by John Arnold, 05-11-2013 11:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,275
    Tom Rees
    05-14-2013, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  41. Accessibility requirement for appliance shutoff valves

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-16-2013 11:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,646
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-05-2013, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  42. Heads Up in Chicago Area Flooding

    Started by Ron Hasil, 04-24-2013 04:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,869
    Jerry Peck
    05-04-2013, 05:07 PM Go to last post

  43. Copper Pipe Corrosion

    Started by Kenneth Whitelaw, 04-29-2013 09:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,836
    Ron Hasil
    05-04-2013, 05:57 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Joanne Smith, 04-26-2013 10:52 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,031
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2013, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  45. Continental water heater

    Started by Donald Hobson, 04-25-2013 03:38 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,821
    Bruce Low
    04-26-2013, 04:36 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by mark petty, 04-14-2013 06:10 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,847
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    04-26-2013, 09:20 AM Go to last post

  47. Hot water heater

    Started by Peter Ottowitz, 03-21-2013 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 4,373
    Rich Goeken
    04-24-2013, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  48. high efficiency water heater

    Started by brianmiller, 04-20-2013 12:46 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,529
    Ron Hasil
    04-22-2013, 02:29 PM Go to last post

  49. 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: 2,525
    Steven Turetsky
    04-21-2013, 08:20 AM Go to last post

  50. FOAMING HOT WATER

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-11-2013 09:56 AM
    water heater 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,211
    Raymond Wand
    04-18-2013, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  51. What could go wrong?

    Started by John Arnold, 04-08-2013 04:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,433
    Lon Henderson
    04-17-2013, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  52. spinning supply valves

    Started by John Arnold, 04-09-2013 12:04 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,087
    Steve Truesdale
    04-16-2013, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  53. PVC to Cast Iron Waste Pipe

    Started by Mike Lamb, 04-15-2013 07:53 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,696
    Ron Hasil
    04-16-2013, 04:21 AM Go to last post

  54. Lead and copper in Water

    Started by wayne soper, 04-12-2013 05:55 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,453
    John Kogel
    04-15-2013, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  55. A realtor told me....

    Started by Matt Fletcher, 04-07-2013 08:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,260
    Mike Clarke
    04-13-2013, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  56. crazy toilet

    Started by John Arnold, 04-06-2013 05:36 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,080
    Billy Stephens
    04-09-2013, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  57. Modern Art...

    Started by John Arnold, 04-08-2013 04:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,699
    John Kogel
    04-08-2013, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  58. t in tprv

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 04-05-2013 02:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,596
    Tom Rees
    04-08-2013, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  59. Homeowner installed tankless water heater. See photo

    Started by Gene South, 03-04-2013 04:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,943
    Mike Kleisch
    04-02-2013, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  60. Drainage Field

    Started by Mike Kleisch, 03-26-2013 06:51 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,699
    Mike Kleisch
    04-02-2013, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  61. gas meters

    Started by brianmiller, 03-23-2013 03:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,609
    Donal Hughes
    04-01-2013, 09:13 PM Go to last post

  62. 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: 5,539
    Thom Huggett
    04-01-2013, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  63. CSST for flexible gas pipe to stove

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 03-31-2013 06:26 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,856
    William Cline
    04-01-2013, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  64. 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: 4,222
    Rick Cantrell
    04-01-2013, 10:39 AM Go to last post

  65. 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: 3,531
    Corn Walker
    03-31-2013, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  66. Water pipe insulation clearance from draft diverter hood

    Started by brianmiller, 03-24-2013 06:19 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,418
    Bob Harper
    03-26-2013, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  67. Where the combustion air come from?

    Started by Ben Im, 03-23-2013 12:51 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,240
    Mike Lamb
    03-23-2013, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  68. Tank-less water heater PT valve.

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 03-21-2013 03:05 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,507
    Corn Walker
    03-22-2013, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  69. Domestic water supply system & Pressure Relief Valve

    Started by Marc Morin, 03-21-2013 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,477
    Loren Sanders Sr.
    03-22-2013, 01:41 PM Go to last post

  70. Double tapped gas supply

    Started by Bill Anglin, 10-09-2011 12:02 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,540
    Bob Harper
    03-19-2013, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  71. But there is a p-trap under the sink

    Started by Barry Thirtle, 02-20-2013 01:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,145
    tom daley
    03-14-2013, 08:33 AM Go to last post

  72. Commercial Maximum water pressure

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 03-09-2013 07:06 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,157
    Jim Luttrall
    03-09-2013, 11:08 PM Go to last post

  73. Mildew odour in bathroom

    Started by Doug Campone, 03-06-2013 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,322
    Ken Santell
    03-09-2013, 10:41 PM Go to last post

  74. Pex in attic

    Started by MJ Inspections, 03-02-2013 07:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 17,651
    Lon Henderson
    03-09-2013, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  75. S (ish) trap?

    Started by Marc M, 01-22-2013 11:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,940
    Tim Quick
    03-08-2013, 06:13 AM Go to last post

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