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  1. Buried oil tank

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 10-01-2011 06:01 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,146
    Jerry Peck
    08-25-2012, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  2. Macerating toilet system

    Started by Richard Stanley, 10-09-2007 12:36 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,204
    John Kogel
    08-23-2012, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  3. All to the Sump pit

    Started by Donald Hobson, 08-18-2012 12:34 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,353
    Donald Hobson
    08-21-2012, 12:38 PM Go to last post

  4. Exposed Plumbing Line Solution

    Started by Phillip Joyner, Jr., 05-24-2007 01:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,987
    Gregory Booth
    08-20-2012, 01:24 PM Go to last post

  5. polybutylene pipe service life?

    Started by JD Johnson, 05-25-2012 04:08 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 16,654
    Rick Cantrell
    08-11-2012, 08:21 AM Go to last post

  6. Code compliance

    Started by Richard Roshak, 08-08-2012 08:49 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,320
    Garry Blankenship
    08-10-2012, 10:52 PM Go to last post

  7. Electric Water Heater an Ignition Source?

    Started by Michael Waterbury, 10-20-2007 03:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 15,598
    Bob Harper
    08-09-2012, 05:54 AM Go to last post

  8. Location of water heater

    Started by Edgar Abrego, 06-06-2007 02:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 18,202
    Billy Stephens
    08-08-2012, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  9. csst separation issue

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 08-07-2012 06:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,185
    Ray Thornburg
    08-08-2012, 04:44 PM Go to last post

  10. 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: 4,360
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2012, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  11. ??? at water main shut off valve

    Started by Bill Anglin, 06-18-2012 03:38 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,886
    Garry Blankenship
    08-04-2012, 09:27 PM Go to last post

  12. Oil tank vent pipe

    Started by wayne soper, 08-01-2012 04:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,123
    wayne soper
    08-02-2012, 05:24 AM Go to last post

  13. PEX?

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 08-01-2012 12:06 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,722
    Garry Sorrells
    08-02-2012, 04:48 AM Go to last post

  14. Air Admitance Valve in Manufactured Home

    Started by Terre G, 04-07-2007 04:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,267
    Jerry Peck
    07-30-2012, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  15. Question regarding proper gas line shutoffs

    Started by chris vis, 07-25-2012 06:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,411
    Steven Saville
    07-26-2012, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  16. 220v Line laying on gas line

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 07-24-2012 01:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,306
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2012, 05:21 PM Go to last post

  17. Cool Creative Plumbing

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 07-25-2012 05:05 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,336
    Duane Nelson
    07-25-2012, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  18. Studer valve or AAV

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-23-2012 05:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,308
    Ken Rowe
    07-24-2012, 09:49 AM Go to last post

  19. WATER HEATER STRAIGHT VENT PIPE

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 07-22-2012 03:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,832
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-24-2012, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  20. Water Heater Vent - Just for fun

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 07-19-2012 09:47 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,857
    Nick Ostrowski
    07-21-2012, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  21. pool valve for main?

    Started by Dave Hill, 07-18-2012 02:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,409
    Dave Hill
    07-19-2012, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  22. AC condensate drain crock/pit

    Started by Eric Williams, 07-18-2012 07:23 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,003
    Raymond Wand
    07-18-2012, 12:50 PM Go to last post

  23. What is it?

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-17-2012 04:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,809
    Jerry Peck
    07-17-2012, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  24. Pressure regulator inside a house

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 02-02-2012 05:48 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 16,009
    Bob Harper
    07-16-2012, 09:58 AM Go to last post

  25. Natural gas line versus propane gas line

    Started by Gene South, 07-06-2012 05:06 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,936
    Ken Harbeck
    07-09-2012, 07:45 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by bruce audretsch, 07-07-2012 06:45 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,646
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-08-2012, 10:41 AM Go to last post

  27. AAV or vent

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-16-2012 06:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,538
    Ron Hasil
    07-07-2012, 04:41 AM Go to last post

  28. Plummers Putty

    Started by Don Martin, 07-01-2012 09:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,944
    Gene South
    07-06-2012, 04:58 AM Go to last post

  29. S-Trap

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-30-2012 03:33 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 9,972
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-04-2012, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  30. Smile Sprinkler valves and equipment in crawlspace

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-28-2012 07:07 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,759
    Garry Blankenship
    07-01-2012, 11:10 AM Go to last post

  31. On demand WH is ruining the concrete.

    Started by John Kogel, 06-24-2012 06:58 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,889
    Raymond Wand
    06-29-2012, 04:39 AM Go to last post

  32. Off set p-trap, what else?

    Started by Terry Beck, 06-27-2012 05:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,195
    Jerry Peck
    06-28-2012, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  33. trap configuration

    Started by Ron Bishop, 06-20-2012 02:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,723
    Ron Bishop
    06-22-2012, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  34. GA plumbing code

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 06-15-2012 05:07 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,968
    brian schmitt
    06-22-2012, 08:14 AM Go to last post

  35. Hose bibb height

    Started by Stanley Chow, 06-18-2012 10:32 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 17,119
    Jerry Peck
    06-21-2012, 07:38 PM Go to last post

  36. 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: 3,327
    BARRY ADAIR
    06-20-2012, 09:02 PM Go to last post

  37. Gas pipe Connection?

    Started by Todd Edly, 06-19-2012 01:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,478
    Todd Edly
    06-19-2012, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  38. Is asbestos in the inslation

    Started by Peter Louis, 06-17-2012 08:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,232
    Michael Carson
    06-19-2012, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  39. sewer pump noise

    Started by John Arnold, 06-13-2012 04:16 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,485
    John Arnold
    06-14-2012, 10:23 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 06-13-2012 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,625
    Fred Weck
    06-14-2012, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  41. NG gas pipe buired below a deck

    Started by Marc Morin, 06-11-2012 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,559
    Marc Morin
    06-11-2012, 12:38 PM Go to last post

  42. Vent Pipe

    Started by cliff douthit, 06-08-2012 07:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,966
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-09-2012, 08:24 AM Go to last post

  43. What is this....???

    Started by Stanley Chow, 06-03-2012 10:47 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,375
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-06-2012, 01:53 PM Go to last post

  44. Gas pipe below slab

    Started by Marc Morin, 05-31-2012 06:43 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,699
    Marc Morin
    06-04-2012, 11:03 AM Go to last post

  45. Electric water heaters

    Started by Gary Allen, 05-20-2012 10:22 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,076
    Robert Ernst
    05-20-2012, 11:02 PM Go to last post

  46. 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: 25,285
    Jerry Peck
    05-16-2012, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  47. What is this please?

    Started by Robert Giles, 05-15-2012 12:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,791
    Robert Giles
    05-15-2012, 02:01 PM Go to last post

  48. red neck septic system

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 05-12-2012 04:36 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,169
    John Kogel
    05-15-2012, 08:07 AM Go to last post

  49. Cool connection of dissimilar metals

    Started by Ben Im, 05-03-2012 11:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 12,123
    Ron Hasil
    05-15-2012, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  50. Water meter piping

    Started by Stanley Chow, 05-13-2012 03:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,620
    Steven Saville
    05-14-2012, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  51. T(h)ankless Water Heaters

    Started by Aaron Miller, 04-12-2012 03:51 AM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 6,654
    Rod Butler
    05-14-2012, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  52. Why?

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-01-2012 11:52 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 6,370
    Garry Sorrells
    05-12-2012, 08:07 AM Go to last post

  53. Fun with WH vents!

    Started by John Arnold, 05-09-2012 07:17 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,797
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-09-2012, 03:45 PM Go to last post

  54. Forced draft water & only one combustion vent?

    Started by JP Lomeo, 05-08-2012 03:50 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,324
    Rod Butler
    05-09-2012, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  55. what is this?

    Started by Mark Krajcar, 05-06-2012 10:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,227
    Rod Butler
    05-08-2012, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  56. Seismic Turnbuckle

    Started by Don Martin, 05-07-2012 11:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,842
    Rod Butler
    05-08-2012, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  57. Thumbs up Plumbing Section - New Sponsor!

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 05-07-2012 12:26 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,102
    Brian Hannigan
    05-07-2012, 12:26 AM Go to last post

  58. Softener installed in bedroom closet

    Started by Dave Hill, 05-05-2012 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,781
    Dave Hill
    05-05-2012, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  59. Identify type of pipe

    Started by Stephen G, 05-01-2012 06:21 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,535
    Garry Blankenship
    05-03-2012, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  60. What is this in the basement

    Started by Terry Choi, 04-27-2012 07:17 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,335
    Terry Choi
    04-30-2012, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  61. Stand pipe oversized?

    Started by Chris Weekly, 04-27-2012 12:16 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,203
    John Kogel
    04-29-2012, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  62. CSST Product Liability Lawsuit

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 11-01-2010 09:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 11,952
    Nick Ostrowski
    04-27-2012, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  63. CSST passing through sheetrock wall

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 04-23-2012 05:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,132
    Bob Harper
    04-26-2012, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  64. Anyone seen one of these

    Started by wayne soper, 04-18-2012 06:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,179
    Joseph Peake
    04-25-2012, 05:10 AM Go to last post

  65. 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: 2,487
    Garry Blankenship
    04-24-2012, 10:11 PM Go to last post

  66. Mechanical exhuast vent

    Started by Efrain Alvarado, 04-23-2012 09:06 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,138
    Jeff Zehnder
    04-24-2012, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  67. $#@^@%#$%@%#superstor

    Started by wayne soper, 04-21-2012 05:33 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,859
    wayne soper
    04-23-2012, 08:17 PM Go to last post

  68. What king of piping?

    Started by Eli Smith, 04-20-2012 11:38 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,536
    Eli Smith
    04-23-2012, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  69. How not to vent a sewage pump

    Started by John Arnold, 04-21-2012 12:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,979
    John Arnold
    04-21-2012, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  70. Smelly Plumbing!!!

    Started by Edward Rodriguez, 04-20-2012 10:04 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,974
    Scott Patterson
    04-21-2012, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  71. What is it?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-18-2012 12:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,853
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-20-2012, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  72. It'sok

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-16-2012 10:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 8,525
    Rich Goeken
    04-20-2012, 03:04 AM Go to last post

  73. Plumber's input on this faucet repair

    Started by John Kogel, 04-18-2012 08:55 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,442
    John Kogel
    04-19-2012, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  74. Ejector Pit servicing valve

    Started by Ross Neag, 04-17-2012 08:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,946
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2012, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  75. Measuring low flow water fixtures

    Started by John Badger, 04-07-2009 05:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 10,444
    Garry Blankenship
    04-16-2012, 09:06 AM Go to last post

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