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Copper Pipe smaller than 1/2" in 70's home

I noticed that the hot water side coming out of the water heater looked smaller than the 1/2" on the supply side. Did they use smaller pipe in the 70's? It is a tad smaller. I don't think they would...

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Toilet space

I have this bungalow with a small bathroom in which I want to switch out the toilet and the sink. I called in a remodeler and he was resistant to the idea. Mentioning that the toilet, by code, had to...

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Running new water line from well to slab foundation

I have to run about 35' of underground pipe from the well to my slab. The house has an addition that was added much later and the add on room covers a portion of the original water pipe. Instead of...

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Any issue using spray foam (Great Stuff?) to seal off this hole beneath our...

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Toilet Over-Flushing

I have a Kohler toilet from the late 90s that has a really large tank. If I flushed once, it would clear about half the tank. This allowed me to double-flush in... er... emergency situations. We were...

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Hose bib leak

Hose bib leaks at the screw. How can I fix this leak? Is there a way to replace this whole faucet without major plumbing work? Ie, torch, solder etc.

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Well expert, explain this phenomenon

Last week I posted about the well not pumping into the house (moderator, please don't bury this post under the old one). Today I finally got the blockage in the line cleared out using my air...

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Gas Pressure Regulator

Hello, I am having my gas service upgraded to a 2 psi system. My current system is a standard 1/4 psi system. I am having a plumber relocate my main line into my utility room and he will be installing...

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Sump Pump Check Valve- Clean out Cap

When i first bought my house i noticed that the sump pump did not have a check valve in it so when water would come through the pipe any overflow would drain back in to the sump pump and then get...

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Valves and hoses I need

Hello all going to be connecting my bathroom sink and toilet and washer machine need some help on what type of hoses and valves I need thank you

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Leaking outdoor faucet (help identifying type)

My wife and I moved into a new house a few months ago (Northern Virginia area) and I went to turn on the outdoor spigots yesterday and found they were leaking. They seem to be frost-free antisyphon...

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Copper fittings water flow and pressure

Plumbing a tub/shower that is going to require 1/2" (4) 90 degree turns. I know that both water pressure and flow are affected by each 90 degree turn, I just don't know how much. Will the use of (4)...

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Low Hot Water Pressure

I recently had a new hot water tank installed, and since then, have noticed slightly less hot water pressure in the sinks and shower. Less pressure as in, less than the cold water pressure. There is a...

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Should I glue 4" PVC drain line or not

Hello to all, Our homes have 4" PVC lines that drain from back yard to front curb. The part of the pipe that comes to the street is cut at an angle to flush-mount the angle of the curb. This part was...

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springy shower pan

I have a shower with a fiberglass pan and ceramic tile surround. The pan is very springy since I assume there is nothing underneath it. I am afraid of two things: The pan may crack, and or the drain...

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Well pump not coming to previous pressure

I recently purchased a home that has a well pump as opposed to the city hook up I had previously. The pressure coming from the pump was set at 65 psi. 5 days ago I had a leak from a pin hole in the...

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Toilet Sanitation 4" 90 pvc drain pipe issue

Hi, Doing a renovation on a bathroom that had leaky cast iron drain pipes that rusted through and caused water damage to bathroom. I have replaced the cast iron with pvc, my only issue is that the...

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new tank-to-bowl bolts everytime?

Hi all simple question. I'm about to replace a canister flush valve on our toilet. Is it necessary to replace the bolts holding the tank to the bowl? At the moment there is no leaking...my plan was to...

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Water Heater Expansion Tank

Just replaced the expansion tank for a friend. The tank was older than dirt and completely waterlogged. No water leaking from air valve so I figured I could just air it up. But, it would not take any...

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Shower drain size

I know it is supposed to be 2 inch, but when did that become effective? Is it a code thing? or good practice? Reason for asking is my house was built in 2002 and during my reno of the shower I...

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Is it diagnostic when only an upstairs toilet causes gurgling?

A couple of days ago, flushing the upstairs toilet started causing loud gurgling in the adjacent unused shower while the water drained from the bowl. Flushing downstairs toilets don't cause it to...

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Advice about 1 1/2” washing machine standpipe

Here goes: I currently have a 1 1/2” cast iron or galvanized standpipe for my washing machine drain. I’m built into a slab foundation and the drain pipes aren’t able to accommodate our high efficiency...

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Cast Stack need to tie into?

Hello I am putting in a under mount sink with new counter tops. Since the sink will sit lower than the orig. I need to lower the drain. The drain that is cast as well. What do I do for taking out this...

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Why do the bolts that anchor toilet to floor rust away?

I've noticed this on toilets in 2 houses. So I wonder is it normal for the anchor bolts of a toilet to rust away over time, and/or get moldy? Or does that indicate improper install? Because I'm...

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Kohler Toilet dripping.

I am an older guy and in my life I have probably installed 20 or 30 toilets. I mention that because I am pretty familiar with the problems they can have. But I have a problem with a newer toilet that I...

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Identifying Home Leak

So my wife called to pay our water bill and was told that it was several thousand dollars. They said they are seeing "continuous usage" from our location. I went around the house and was only able to...

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Replace toilet flange w/ old thinner (schedule 30 or CPVC) PVC?

Hi all, We had rotted subfloor in our bathroom that has since been torn out and I'm ready to lay down the new plywood. The problem is getting the plywood under the lip (outer ring) of the toilet...

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Old shower faucet

I have been reading this site for awhile but this is my first post. I just purchased my first home and it is an older but well maintained house. Eventually we plan on redoing the tile in the master...

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Finding underground leak of sprinkler system

There is an area in my lawn that is now muddy. I suspect there is a small leak in the underground pipes. I think if it was a big leak, it would produce a visible hole. But I just have a very wet area....

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Rebuild water softener or replace? Kinetico

My kinetico k60 isn’t using salt anymore but still runs/regenerates. The kinetico dealer said they can overhaul and new seals and all for mid $2,000 and 5 year warranty. Currently at 24 years (bought...

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Cannot Remove Kohler Faucet Handle

Need to change the cartridge for a leaky faucet but I have been trying to remove the handle (2009 Kohler Devonshire wide spread faucet) for the past month and no luck. There is no screw and according...

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Cannot remove shower handle....no screw

I am trying to remove this shower handle but it doesn’t have a screw and it isn’t pulling off.

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Adding a solenoid and pressure reducer question

I am adding a solenoid switch wired to a timer and a pressure reducing valve to a water line for a small garden pond. Does it make a difference to which item a place in the line first? Reducer to...

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Should a 1/4" NPT male thread fixture seat in a 1/4" NPT female fitting?

When the two are tightened, is the vee at the bottom of the male supposed to seat in the vee in the bottom of the female? I have a 14" NPT male outboard fuel line fixture and a 1/4" NPT female barb...

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Are PVC Ball Valves Reliable?

I need to replace the main brass shutoff valve in the 3/4" Schedule 40 PVC water line input to my 3 anti-siphon sprinkler valve system. I've had trouble in the past with small seepages when I use male...

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