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  1. polybutylene pipe service life?

    Started by JD Johnson, 05-25-2012 04:08 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 16,071
    Rick Cantrell
    08-11-2012, 08:21 AM Go to last post

  2. Code compliance

    Started by Richard Roshak, 08-08-2012 08:49 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,000
    Garry Blankenship
    08-10-2012, 10:52 PM Go to last post

  3. Electric Water Heater an Ignition Source?

    Started by Michael Waterbury, 10-20-2007 03:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 14,726
    Bob Harper
    08-09-2012, 05:54 AM Go to last post

  4. Location of water heater

    Started by Edgar Abrego, 06-06-2007 02:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 17,412
    Billy Stephens
    08-08-2012, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  5. csst separation issue

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 08-07-2012 06:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,828
    Ray Thornburg
    08-08-2012, 04:44 PM Go to last post

  6. Is this TPR valve configuration allowed, and if not, why?

    Started by Gene South, 07-26-2012 06:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,015
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2012, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  7. ??? at water main shut off valve

    Started by Bill Anglin, 06-18-2012 03:38 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,668
    Garry Blankenship
    08-04-2012, 09:27 PM Go to last post

  8. Oil tank vent pipe

    Started by wayne soper, 08-01-2012 04:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,880
    wayne soper
    08-02-2012, 05:24 AM Go to last post

  9. PEX?

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 08-01-2012 12:06 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,493
    Garry Sorrells
    08-02-2012, 04:48 AM Go to last post

  10. Air Admitance Valve in Manufactured Home

    Started by Terre G, 04-07-2007 04:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 8,615
    Jerry Peck
    07-30-2012, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  11. Question regarding proper gas line shutoffs

    Started by chris vis, 07-25-2012 06:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,158
    Steven Saville
    07-26-2012, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  12. 220v Line laying on gas line

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 07-24-2012 01:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,972
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2012, 05:21 PM Go to last post

  13. Cool Creative Plumbing

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 07-25-2012 05:05 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,111
    Duane Nelson
    07-25-2012, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  14. Studer valve or AAV

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-23-2012 05:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,034
    Ken Rowe
    07-24-2012, 09:49 AM Go to last post

  15. WATER HEATER STRAIGHT VENT PIPE

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 07-22-2012 03:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,550
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-24-2012, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  16. Water Heater Vent - Just for fun

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 07-19-2012 09:47 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,634
    Nick Ostrowski
    07-21-2012, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  17. pool valve for main?

    Started by Dave Hill, 07-18-2012 02:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,211
    Dave Hill
    07-19-2012, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  18. AC condensate drain crock/pit

    Started by Eric Williams, 07-18-2012 07:23 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,744
    Raymond Wand
    07-18-2012, 12:50 PM Go to last post

  19. What is it?

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-17-2012 04:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,562
    Jerry Peck
    07-17-2012, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  20. Pressure regulator inside a house

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 02-02-2012 05:48 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 14,793
    Bob Harper
    07-16-2012, 09:58 AM Go to last post

  21. Natural gas line versus propane gas line

    Started by Gene South, 07-06-2012 05:06 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,667
    Ken Harbeck
    07-09-2012, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  22. Tub/Shower supplied with 3/8" flex?

    Started by bruce audretsch, 07-07-2012 06:45 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,388
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-08-2012, 10:41 AM Go to last post

  23. AAV or vent

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-16-2012 06:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,260
    Ron Hasil
    07-07-2012, 04:41 AM Go to last post

  24. Plummers Putty

    Started by Don Martin, 07-01-2012 09:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,664
    Gene South
    07-06-2012, 04:58 AM Go to last post

  25. S-Trap

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-30-2012 03:33 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 9,193
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-04-2012, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  26. Smile Sprinkler valves and equipment in crawlspace

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-28-2012 07:07 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,472
    Garry Blankenship
    07-01-2012, 11:10 AM Go to last post

  27. On demand WH is ruining the concrete.

    Started by John Kogel, 06-24-2012 06:58 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,571
    Raymond Wand
    06-29-2012, 04:39 AM Go to last post

  28. Off set p-trap, what else?

    Started by Terry Beck, 06-27-2012 05:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,898
    Jerry Peck
    06-28-2012, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  29. trap configuration

    Started by Ron Bishop, 06-20-2012 02:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,428
    Ron Bishop
    06-22-2012, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  30. GA plumbing code

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 06-15-2012 05:07 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,468
    brian schmitt
    06-22-2012, 08:14 AM Go to last post

  31. Hose bibb height

    Started by Stanley Chow, 06-18-2012 10:32 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 15,906
    Jerry Peck
    06-21-2012, 07:38 PM Go to last post

  32. Do you guys see this brand of spigot in use elsewhere in the US or Canada?

    Started by Gene South, 06-19-2012 05:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,070
    BARRY ADAIR
    06-20-2012, 09:02 PM Go to last post

  33. Gas pipe Connection?

    Started by Todd Edly, 06-19-2012 01:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,230
    Todd Edly
    06-19-2012, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  34. Is asbestos in the inslation

    Started by Peter Louis, 06-17-2012 08:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,983
    Michael Carson
    06-19-2012, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  35. sewer pump noise

    Started by John Arnold, 06-13-2012 04:16 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,275
    John Arnold
    06-14-2012, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  36. "S" Traps ? / 11 Year Old Home

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 06-13-2012 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,301
    Fred Weck
    06-14-2012, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  37. NG gas pipe buired below a deck

    Started by Marc Morin, 06-11-2012 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,283
    Marc Morin
    06-11-2012, 12:38 PM Go to last post

  38. Vent Pipe

    Started by cliff douthit, 06-08-2012 07:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,661
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-09-2012, 08:24 AM Go to last post

  39. What is this....???

    Started by Stanley Chow, 06-03-2012 10:47 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,100
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-06-2012, 01:53 PM Go to last post

  40. Gas pipe below slab

    Started by Marc Morin, 05-31-2012 06:43 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,036
    Marc Morin
    06-04-2012, 11:03 AM Go to last post

  41. Electric water heaters

    Started by Gary Allen, 05-20-2012 10:22 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,865
    Robert Ernst
    05-20-2012, 11:02 PM Go to last post

  42. water heater with hot water shut off valve

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 05-15-2012 06:26 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 24,195
    Jerry Peck
    05-16-2012, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  43. What is this please?

    Started by Robert Giles, 05-15-2012 12:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,550
    Robert Giles
    05-15-2012, 02:01 PM Go to last post

  44. red neck septic system

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 05-12-2012 04:36 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,934
    John Kogel
    05-15-2012, 08:07 AM Go to last post

  45. Cool connection of dissimilar metals

    Started by Ben Im, 05-03-2012 11:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 11,676
    Ron Hasil
    05-15-2012, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  46. Water meter piping

    Started by Stanley Chow, 05-13-2012 03:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,271
    Steven Saville
    05-14-2012, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  47. T(h)ankless Water Heaters

    Started by Aaron Miller, 04-12-2012 03:51 AM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 6,200
    Rod Butler
    05-14-2012, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  48. Why?

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-01-2012 11:52 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 5,888
    Garry Sorrells
    05-12-2012, 08:07 AM Go to last post

  49. Fun with WH vents!

    Started by John Arnold, 05-09-2012 07:17 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,535
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-09-2012, 03:45 PM Go to last post

  50. Forced draft water & only one combustion vent?

    Started by JP Lomeo, 05-08-2012 03:50 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,057
    Rod Butler
    05-09-2012, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  51. what is this?

    Started by Mark Krajcar, 05-06-2012 10:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,973
    Rod Butler
    05-08-2012, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  52. Seismic Turnbuckle

    Started by Don Martin, 05-07-2012 11:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,570
    Rod Butler
    05-08-2012, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  53. Thumbs up Plumbing Section - New Sponsor!

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 05-07-2012 12:26 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,889
    Brian Hannigan
    05-07-2012, 12:26 AM Go to last post

  54. Softener installed in bedroom closet

    Started by Dave Hill, 05-05-2012 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,533
    Dave Hill
    05-05-2012, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  55. Identify type of pipe

    Started by Stephen G, 05-01-2012 06:21 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,219
    Garry Blankenship
    05-03-2012, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  56. What is this in the basement

    Started by Terry Choi, 04-27-2012 07:17 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,943
    Terry Choi
    04-30-2012, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  57. Stand pipe oversized?

    Started by Chris Weekly, 04-27-2012 12:16 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,887
    John Kogel
    04-29-2012, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  58. CSST Product Liability Lawsuit

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 11-01-2010 09:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 11,171
    Nick Ostrowski
    04-27-2012, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  59. CSST passing through sheetrock wall

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 04-23-2012 05:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,676
    Bob Harper
    04-26-2012, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  60. Anyone seen one of these

    Started by wayne soper, 04-18-2012 06:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,900
    Joseph Peake
    04-25-2012, 05:10 AM Go to last post

  61. I think it's wrong, but I can't verify it

    Started by Sean Bacon, 04-24-2012 05:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,233
    Garry Blankenship
    04-24-2012, 10:11 PM Go to last post

  62. Mechanical exhuast vent

    Started by Efrain Alvarado, 04-23-2012 09:06 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,913
    Jeff Zehnder
    04-24-2012, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  63. $#@^@%#$%@%#superstor

    Started by wayne soper, 04-21-2012 05:33 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,579
    wayne soper
    04-23-2012, 08:17 PM Go to last post

  64. What king of piping?

    Started by Eli Smith, 04-20-2012 11:38 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,312
    Eli Smith
    04-23-2012, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  65. How not to vent a sewage pump

    Started by John Arnold, 04-21-2012 12:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,746
    John Arnold
    04-21-2012, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  66. Smelly Plumbing!!!

    Started by Edward Rodriguez, 04-20-2012 10:04 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,753
    Scott Patterson
    04-21-2012, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  67. What is it?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-18-2012 12:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,592
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-20-2012, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  68. It'sok

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-16-2012 10:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 8,026
    Rich Goeken
    04-20-2012, 03:04 AM Go to last post

  69. Plumber's input on this faucet repair

    Started by John Kogel, 04-18-2012 08:55 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,105
    John Kogel
    04-19-2012, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  70. Ejector Pit servicing valve

    Started by Ross Neag, 04-17-2012 08:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,741
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2012, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  71. Measuring low flow water fixtures

    Started by John Badger, 04-07-2009 05:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 9,744
    Garry Blankenship
    04-16-2012, 09:06 AM Go to last post

  72. CSST gas pipe

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-13-2012 09:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,224
    Jerry Peck
    04-15-2012, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  73. this can't be right

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-12-2012 01:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,086
    Chris Roth
    04-13-2012, 05:53 PM Go to last post

  74. Just extra 90's?

    Started by Marc M, 04-12-2012 09:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,002
    Jerry Peck
    04-13-2012, 04:57 PM Go to last post

  75. Extra discharge pipe

    Started by Scott Dana, 05-24-2007 07:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,195
    Ron Keeney
    04-13-2012, 11:18 AM Go to last post

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