Sizing a softener help.

Culligan Man Numbers:

Iron 4PPM
30 GPG
TDS: 460
ALK: 240
Chlor: 0.5

4 people. Dishwasher, shower, laundry, etc.

A calculator, going by 75gal/person, 96,000 grain…. sounds a little high?
How to Size Your Water Softener – Sizing the Best Water Softener for Your Needs...
Sizing a softener help.

Replacement Windows?

Any recommendations and/or brands for replacement windows?
Thanks.


Replacement Windows?

Hot water in the kitchen but none in either tub?

As a first time home owner and a single female, I’m trying my best to play "man of the house"… any help on the below would be greatly appreciated.
I noticed last week that my guest bathroom shower wasn’t getting any hot water. The stream is full from the...
Hot water in the kitchen but none in either tub?

Mystery leak into the septic tank...nothing checks out!

hi everyone! I’m in the final stages of a long 3 story addition project and our plumber installed three new forced hot water baseboard heating zones, one for each floor. About a week later, we noticed that our 1,500 gallon septic tank was starting to bubble out onto the lawn. ...
Mystery leak into the septic tank...nothing checks out!

Pipe Hammering

Our pipes have been vibrating/hammering so loud that it shakes our house. It happens when the water softener resets at the same time each night. It does not happen every night but at least 70% of the time it does. Also, after this happens anytime you run water you can tell there is...
Pipe Hammering

seesnake plus issues

Thought I would run this one past you all-
My full size seesnake has developed a couple of issues-
The picture flickers randomly and never stops. Nothing makes it change, like wiggling cam head, connections, etc. Also, a few minutes after powering up, wavy lines develop on the...
seesnake plus issues

RIDGID - micro CA-25 Inspection Camera

RIDGID - micro CA-25 Inspection Camera

Can't get shower drain guard off

Hey all,
I am having a massive amount of trouble getting my shower drain guard off. It won’t pull off or twist off. There are no screws. Any ideas? Thanks!


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Can't get shower drain guard off

$79 at the time of this post

RIDGID 3 in. x 21 in. Heavy-Duty Belt Sander-R2720 at The Home Depot


$79 at the time of this post

raising leach field lines

I need to raise my leach field laterals because of high ground water in florida. I am wondering if it is possible to place the laterals in a raised concrete planter?
I am thinking 3′ high concrete block "trench" filled with rock and topped with dirt for some decorative...
raising leach field lines

Plasma Cutter

Got my eye on a Hypertherm PowerMax45.
Powermax45 handheld plasma cutter | Hypertherm
Any opinions on them or other Plasma Cutters?
Thanks.


Plasma Cutter

No water from shower after main was shut off

I had to shut my main down to replace a spigot this weekend, and when I turned the main back on, I do not get any water from my master shower. Hall baht/shower is fine, as is all other plumbing. If I remove the head, I get a “pop” from the pressure, and I can get water...
No water from shower after main was shut off

Cannot remove bathroom faucet

I am really striking out here. I am trying to remove a double-handle bathroom faucet. I think it is a Kohler, but I cannot find the brand.
I took off the handles and disconnected the main water line, but I cannot figure out how to disconnect the rest of the handle. The base that...
Cannot remove bathroom faucet

Can silicone fix a leaky piston hole?

I have a 1990 culligan Ironmaster water softner that has started dripping a little through the hole that the rod connects the piston-plunger thingee to the gear motor.

I don’t have any silicone handy. Think it would be worthwhile to order some to apply to that rod (without...
Can silicone fix a leaky piston hole?

Sioux Chief Closet Flange

I recently used one of these to change the height of the toilet for some flooring work. The flange comes with a plastic cap, which I guess is to keep out debris and keep in sewer gas, while you’re working. It says to hit the cap with a hammer and remove with pliers, well I beat...
Sioux Chief Closet Flange

Question for a California plumber.

I’ve got a guy from San Diego on my crew who is trying to get licensed in Utah. The state will honor his time in Cal. if he can prove the state does not require licensing for plumbers. My question is this; Do you know of a reference I can give him ? Thanks Mike


Question for a California plumber.

Is it reasonable to just rebuild a water softener instead of replacing?

I have a Kenmore 625.348832 water softener. Water level is always low and hardly uses any salt and obviously is not softening water.
I used this forum a couple years ago to repair it and never really got it fixed adequately. Here is what I did to it back then… Please Advise Me...
Is it reasonable to just rebuild a water softener instead of replacing?

Help identify some tubing

Hey there every one…here’s a puzzle for you hydronic pros out there. I have a client with this tubing running throughout. It is 3/8", red rubber hose. It appears to be running 3 tubes together.
The church that this is in was built approx. between 1988 and 1992, in...
Help identify some tubing

Fleck 90deg yoke adapter?

Installing Fleck 9100SXT softener tanks near an exterior wall, closer to the wall the better. Looking for a 1" (my supply line ID) 90deg yoke adapter like this one (which is 3/4"):



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Fleck 90deg yoke adapter?

Bathroom Sink Drain: Pvc to metal leak from nut

Hi, Can you please help me with my plumbing question? I had a leak with my plumbing underneath my bathroom sink because the metal p trap rotted at the bottom. So I replaced all the plumbing from the sink up to the metal J tube. I see a small leak where the plastic u tube meets the...
Bathroom Sink Drain: Pvc to metal leak from nut

Symmons Temptrol tub/shower install

I have installed 2, TWO, shower/tub model A, both leaked at the tub outlet, both. I am frustrated.:madhell: I did use PEX connectors at the hot and cold. HELP:wall:


Symmons Temptrol tub/shower install

Does salt in sewer lines help stop roots?

I can’t find a thread o this but im not a computer genius. I had some customers do this and it seems to work. I imagine heavier salt settling on the bottom of the pipe and producing a saline solution. Is flushing a handful of ice melt acceptable? Sorry I can’t afford a...
Does salt in sewer lines help stop roots?

Shower faucet leaking By....Replaced O Ring...Now What?

Ok a year ago or so, the single handle shower faucet stared leaking out of the handle, so I opened it up and went down to the hardware store for a rebuild kit, but there was only an o ring at the end of the assembly.
They thought the size was #9, so I bought a package and replaced...
Shower faucet leaking By....Replaced O Ring...Now What?

GE water softener

I have a 2003 GE smart water softener..
I just a had a new well put in last week and have great water presser as long as its on by pass. I have only used Iron out and a little bleach in the brine tank..
We found the screens on the top and are cleaning them now. I have been researching...
GE water softener

Adding a dishwasher to the kitchen

Sorry for the very basic question, and again if it was covered in the FAQ but I had a quick look and I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for.
I’m planning to add a dishwasher above the washing machine but am unsure of the piping underneath. Most dishwashers as I...
Adding a dishwasher to the kitchen

Rigid oscillating spindle sander issue.

Hello,
My Rigid spindle sander has been giving me some problems, and I wonder if anyone else has had to deal with what I am about to describe. Sometimes, the sanding sleeves have a tendency to ride up, on the spindle, during operation. Also, I can just BARELY touch wood stock to the...
Rigid oscillating spindle sander issue.

Kinetico k60 part

I have a small leak in the head of my kinetico k60.(dual tank). It is leaking due to the head of a screw broke off. I cannot find a 4" screw with the proper thread to "grip" enough to make a tight seal. The closest I could find were concrete screws but won’t...
Kinetico k60 part

Strong sulfur smell post regen, dual tank system.

When my softener switches tanks during a regen there is a strong sulfur smell for probably about 50 gallons. It eventually flushes out. I have high iron. Does this mean I have bacteria growing in the softener? Is there a setting I can change to prevent it? Should I do a bleach...
Strong sulfur smell post regen, dual tank system.

Ridgid, we need a bigger Jetter

Frank complained for a short time about adding a cordless impact wrench. And walah, there’s now a cordless impact. Thanks Frank.
But, I’ve been asking for a larger cart jetter since pre roundup days. No offence Frank, but I started at the top of the corporate chain.
So...
Ridgid, we need a bigger Jetter

Gerber Viper production moving back to USA

I just got word at a local supply house that next year production of the Gerber Viper toilets is moving to a factory in Indiana.
I am absolutely extatic about this move by Gerber.
I can only hope that eventually all porcelain production moves back to the states .


Gerber Viper production moving back to USA

Vortech vs Gravel?

Approaching my second DIY soft water install using a Fleck 9100SXT twin tank 40K system. Water is city muni @ 16GPG, no iron. The vortech mineral tank technology is new since I installed the first system, where I used a gravel bed with 8% C100E resin. Plan to use the same resin. ...
Vortech vs Gravel?

can some one plz tell me what I'm looking at? Delta shower...

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I have watched a million videos on how to repair a leak in my single handle Delta shower, but this is what I see when I take the "crystal" looking plastic face off of the handle. It looks nothing like the videos. Can anyone offer any advice? This is...
can some one plz tell me what I'm looking at? Delta shower...

RIDGID Product Demonstrations

RIDGID Product Demonstrations

Leach field not working?

I just had my septic tank pumped out and the guy who did it said my leach filed was "toast". It is about 25 years old, last time I had it pumped it was doing the same thing, that was about 6 or 7 years ago. I had (black, smelly) water standing in a low place right at the end of my...
Leach field not working?

Water softener leaking

Yesterday our water softener (no idea the model) started making a strange noise. It wasn’t loud really, just odd and louder than usual. It sounded like a running faucet. I went to look at it and it was dripping at the top, I guess it is called the control head. There was a very...
Water softener leaking

Shower Pan Water Test- pooling around drain flange

I am in the middle of installing my first shower pan- I just completed the water test on the PVC membrane. No problems with leaking, the water level stayed the same overnight. But when I pulled the plug, the water all drained down the 1/4" preslope, but only up to the last foot...
Shower Pan Water Test- pooling around drain flange

Help identify kitchen faucet

Hey guys, just was wondering if any of you knew what kind of kitchen faucet this is? It is completely jammed up and needs to be replaced. If I could just get away with replacing just the sprayer part, that’d be much easier for me than replacing the entire faucet.
Thanks in...
Help identify kitchen faucet

Attention all contractors with commercial vehicles, beware

SORRY TO SHOUT, BUT THIS NEEDS ATTENTION.
Just a heads up, expecially for drivers of commercial vehicles in California and most likely other states too.
After 4 months of sitting quiet and not making a stink about the DMV registration system, I finally had my day in court. And it...
Attention all contractors with commercial vehicles, beware

compression fitting alternative

I just moved into a new construction home and less than one month in we had a plastic pipe burst out of the brass compression fitting. Thank god we were home and caught it early before any damage was done. Now I have a great fear about it happening again. Is there anything I can do...
compression fitting alternative

Mixing Valves

I’m the director of facilities for a skilled nursing facility. We recently had our survey by DPH and we failed one portion because of hot water. Our water was at 137* even though we monitor the output from the mixing valve daily and it shows 120. Obviously we’ll correct...
Mixing Valves

Well tank help....

I have a leaking pressure tank in my well house and need to have it replaced. Have heard different things regarding steel vs fiberglass tanks. One person recommended steel instead…..currently have fiberglass. I have read that there are problems with the steel tanks...
Well tank help....

Use of PVC box adaptor

What is a PVC box adaptor used for. It seems as if it is like a reducer bushing. The adaptor pointed at in the left photo is a 3/4 box adaptor and the box is a molded PVC box with 3/4 holes. On HD web site it says, " used to adapt non-metallic conduit to all electrical...
Use of PVC box adaptor

valve is missing handle and in want to install a RO system

so i just looked at my cold water valve in my kitchen and it doesnt have a handle.
When i shut off the cold water it starts to leak from where the circular handle would screw in, and the further i twist the more water shoots out.
is there something i can buy to clog the hole? or...
valve is missing handle and in want to install a RO system

Kinetico not automatically regenerating

Hi Guys,
I have a Kinetico softener -50 twin cylinder installed in 1997. The unit has worked perfectly up to now but is not automatically regenerating. The unit works when I manually turn the philips head screw, I see the bottom pawl engage in the gear in & out when it is finished...
Kinetico not automatically regenerating

Warranty Programs for outside Sewer Lines - scam???

Just received a letter today (I would classify it as spam/scam) from a company called Service Line Warranties of America Inc claiming to provide for a monthly fee coverage for fixing of the outside portion of the sewer line from between the house to the city’s sewer connection...
Warranty Programs for outside Sewer Lines - scam???

Would appreciate help identifying these 2 things

I am referring to the two covered pipes sticking out of the floor in the left and right side of the following photo, not the pipe lying on its side at the top.
What are they, exactly?
And if we were to put a furnace or hot water heater in this room, would either be for...
Would appreciate help identifying these 2 things

Can I get a plunge attachment for this router?

Hello all,
I have a Ridgid 20568 Model R2400 Laminate Trimmer. Actually a decent, versatile little router. I use it for all kinds of stuff.
I was curious if anyone had any idea if I could adapt any of the smaller plunger attachments to this and make it into a plunger router.
Or if...
Can I get a plunge attachment for this router?

Help me pick a new water softener/filtration system

First of all, this is my first post here. I built my house about 4 or 5 years ago now. I am currently getting ready to fix my electric tankless hot water heater again…. I already replaced it once with the newer model because the old one was toast and they let me get the new...
Help me pick a new water softener/filtration system

Well Pump Help?

I’m usually pretty good at fixing things, but know nothing about plumbing and this well setup has me puzzled. A little background. The well is used only for an irrigation system and an additional faucet on both the front and back of the house. I’ve been in the house 7...
Well Pump Help?

Question about flexible stainless steel water supply line to shower panel

I purchased 2 Falcon stainless flexible water supply lines for a unique shower panel installation where I had to bend the line for proper installation. I am going to use this for hot and cold lines to a Hansgrohe shower panel. The product seems perfect as it has higher flow rates and...
Question about flexible stainless steel water supply line to shower panel

hangin in Cali this week!

So, working in the Westfield mall in Culver city until Saturday. Anything around here good to eat? Any of you Cali folk work in this mall? Get to install the fixture package at the new Icing store… well maybe, something’s not right with the fixtures, hopefully the...
hangin in Cali this week!

dripping facuet

I am trying to change the Moen cartridge which seems straightforward, in my shower .( I have a photo if it can be uploaded )but there is some sort of plastic cover which is preventing me from getting at the horseshoe pin. What do I do with this? Is it supposed to still be in there...
dripping facuet

toilet not flushing - easy way to check for blockage in the s curve?

Have used a six foot snake as well as plunger ,, also have replaced all the tank gear with new parts .. Toilet is about 15 years old or less .. Have had the vent on the roof checked thoroughly by roofers and informed me that there is no blockage at the vent .. My second toilet in...
toilet not flushing - easy way to check for blockage in the s curve?

How Could I Go Wrong........

I didn’t, plugged it in & it runs fine :biggrinold:
April 2013 manufacturer date looks like it was used once and returned to store.
Sorry Rick I now have 4 in my van and 4 on ice :eekold:
Ridgid Hand Held Drain Cleaner w Autofeed 5217 | eBay


How Could I Go Wrong........

Bathroom in porch

I only have one 2nd floor bathroom in my 1910 Minneapolis home. I’m looking to convert a small 3 season porch off the kitchen into a powder room.
Is it possible to do the plumbing without modifying the foundation? The porch is on piers. See photo.
Thanks in...
Bathroom in porch

From new member Diane.

The following was from a private message. I haven’t checked in much lately so this post is about three weeks after it was sent. I went to the link and indeed the X-rings are there. I may have to try them. Thank you to Diane for the helpful info!

<I was trying to add to...
From new member Diane.

The Joy of Chidren

My wife and I have been taking care of my 16 year old neice and 13 year old nephew since their mom passed away recently. We are both exhausted with running around, but these kids are great! I never had much of a chance to get to know them as I have now, they are smart, well mannered...
The Joy of Chidren

To Soften or Not To Soften? 127mg/L

So here is my situation:
We just finished building a home in Maine. Our water test came back great, with none of the parameters exceeding the recommended levels in the report.
That being said, our water is reading at a hardness level of 127mg /L, giving us "moderately hard"...
To Soften or Not To Soften? 127mg/L

Price-Pfister tub/shower diverter faucet leaks hot water when diverter shower on

Hi everyone,
I have another problem where I installed a new tub faucet with a shower diverter valve several years ago probably 7 or 8 years ago – where you have Hot and Cold and the shower diverter valve in the middle. Worked pretty good for several years.
When the shower is...
Price-Pfister tub/shower diverter faucet leaks hot water when diverter shower on

RIDGID - Bench Vices

RIDGID - Bench Vices

toilet tank gaskets - How long do they last, when to replace?

while working on my toilet the other day, I touched one of the gaskets inside my tank (the valve to be exact) and my fingers got black from it. This got me wondering if the gaskets are deteriorating and should they replaced.
Wondering if there is any rule of thumb about replacing...
toilet tank gaskets - How long do they last, when to replace?

Gator Bite 3/4" Hot water valve replacement to hot water tank question

Hi everyone,
I have an old water stop valve leaking on the hot side of my hot water tank that needs replaced. I wanted to avoid a solder-replacement because of the amount of water that will be in the lines and coming down through once the old stop-valve is cut out.
I stopped at...
Gator Bite 3/4" Hot water valve replacement to hot water tank question

What kind of sewer pipe?

What kind of sewer pipe do you think this is?
Around here black pipe would be cast iron, black plastic, or orangeburg.
Why is one all black and the other one have white on the top?
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What kind of sewer pipe?

dishwasher overflow valve.

Thank you Ruby for your solution. You just illustrated the Occam Razor: “The Simplest Solution is the best solution”. I remembered we had a new garbage disposal installed several months ago and followed your advice and disconnected the flexible hose and felt around and...
dishwasher overflow valve.

Removing and changing gas pipe.

Hello all.
I am in the process of renovating and doing as much as i can by myself and getting it done correctly.
The house now currently has gas lines run for 2 stoves (one in the basement one upstairs), the furnace, hot water heater, a gas fireplace, a line leading outside which...
Removing and changing gas pipe.

Will work for food

My elderly neighbor came by sunday late afternoon and asked about her plugged up sink. Phoebe and i looked at it and removed the outside 2" cleanout, but it was local. Both compartments full of waste water and joeys got dinner ready across the street.
So I come back this...
Will work for food

Water Softener Footprint

I am planning to have a water softener installed but am tight on space. What options are there relative to size? The utility room where the well pump is located also has the washer/dryer and furnace.
Another thought is to locate the water softener in the garage where the hot water...
Water Softener Footprint

hoov r line Ballcock Cap repair kit/install question

My toilet valve took a long time to finally cut the water off, so I decided to replace the ballcock cap, like the one shown here:
Shop Plumb Pak Repair Kit for Ballcock Cap for Hoov-R-Line Toilets at Lowes.com
My kit only had one rubber washer in it (the clear one).
When I proceeded...
hoov r line Ballcock Cap repair kit/install question

terminating drain line at wet bar

Previous owners of my house plumbed in water and drain for a wet bar but never hooked a sink or anything to it. The hot and cold water lines are valved but the PVC drain ends in an open pipe in the drywall with no cap or valve or anything.
The trap must be dry because it smells like...
terminating drain line at wet bar

Sump weep holes

I’m installing a 16" x 16" x 14" sump in my basement. Currently it’s a catch basin bought from home depot. The sump will be fed by french drain. I’ll put 3 inches of gravel under the sump, and gravel all around, and then pour a concrete floor around...
Sump weep holes

General Plumbing : Solar Hot Water Perth Repair Service

Author: jonesmiller07Subject: Solar Hot Water Perth Repair ServicePosted: 23-Sep-2013 at 11:18pm
Are you looking for a plumber to install or replace your gas or electric hot water system in Perth? Hilton Plumbing is available 24/7 for same day hot water.


General Plumbing : Solar Hot Water Perth Repair Service

about pvc abs

can anybody tell me about abs pipe and pcv pipe what’s the diffrent between them ?
which one is better for drain pipe ?


about pvc abs

Toilet is not flushing

I have tried everything toilet will not flush. Snaked it 20 foot, plunged it, hose in the vent pipe and a bucket of water in the toilet. So I bought a new toilet. Same thing. Please help


Toilet is not flushing

Leak near a quarter-turn valve (undersink plumbing)

Hi,
This is a pipe in an old house, underneath a sink. Where the inlet pipe meets the quarter-turn angle valve there has been a small leak

I suspect this valve can be as original as the house (1970s?); the joint between pipe and quarter-turn valve is leaking slowly. I tried to...
Leak near a quarter-turn valve (undersink plumbing)

Shower/tub flow

Hello, Having trouble maintaining water temerature. I have an old house with a standard 3-valve diverter. A few min. after I set temperature it will change either hot or colder. I replaced all three valves, same problem. Out of curiosity I turned on the hot water, after a minute or...
Shower/tub flow

new 3650 owner, have a few questions

Hello everyone! I just recently picked up my first piece of "real" woodworking equipment, a TS3650 with a Delta fence upgrade. I got it from the original owner for a price I thought was fair. It did not include legs but I was able to source a factory Ridgid stand (which I...
new 3650 owner, have a few questions

Kenmore Dishwashe Won't Drain

My dishwasher went through the wash cycle but didn’t drain the accumulated water. I have emptied the water and checked the drain. All looks good. Is there a problem with running the dishwasher to see if it was a blip or should I just pull it out and begin troubleshooting? ...
Kenmore Dishwashe Won't Drain

moving toilet drain and need some help!

I have been endlessly searching forums and reading my local codes to make sure my plan for the drains will be functional and to code.
I have a diagram attached that shows the visual of what I am trying to do, but ill describe as well to add clarity.
basically the old toilet location...
moving toilet drain and need some help!

Brand new GE water softener NO water coming to house, salt tank full of water

Hello,
I have a GE 30,000 water softener that the mortgage company installed as part of the agreement to purchase my house 3 months ago. I live in Florida and have well water that has very high iron and is extremely hard. I have recently become aware of many things:
1. This softener...
Brand new GE water softener NO water coming to house, salt tank full of water

help setting new shower drain to a 2" pvc riser

So I am installing a new tile shower. Plumber relocated my existing drain line and installed a P-Trap. He left the riser about 2" above the existing concrete floor. When he poured the concrete he intentionaly did not fill in concrete fully around the riser.
So i figure i will...
help setting new shower drain to a 2" pvc riser

Posting photos trouble

I’ve posted on a few forums before but never had trouble like I’m having here. Any advice?
Thx in advance. David


Posting photos trouble

Is a sediment filter needed on a water softener.

How can I tell if I need a sediment filter to be between source and my water filter/softener? The installation instructions that I have both show one, although it is not mentioned. I purchased a Kenmore softener as well as a kenmore whole house filter. It seems that sediment...
Is a sediment filter needed on a water softener.

hop water pressure

Recently added master bathroom in master bedroom have 1/2″ cpvc piping all water pressure in shower works fine until someone opens another hot water faucet in other part of house then hot water in shower instantly turns cold how can this be fixed? any ideas, wife mad. thanks


hop water pressure

Built-up deposit in toilet bowl

What’s this build-up (see red arrow)? This is a pic from somebody else’s post but I have the same toilet and it looks like the same condition. Also appears to be up high in the trap. Its a hard substance and difficult to to chip off using wood block and hammer.
I believe...
Built-up deposit in toilet bowl

slab leak wondering about installing pex pipe for later use.

Hi,
I came home last week to find the water dept at my doorstep. Slab leak.
Ok, now $4400 later and 15 feet of slab piping deleted I feel ripped off.
Now the question:
I’m learning about pex pipe, I’m thinking about running lines from one bathroom to the other which will...
slab leak wondering about installing pex pipe for later use.

installing gas line for range

I have a 1 inch service line to my house from the gas meter.
This run from meter to boiler and hotwater heater is around 20 feet.
I want to run a new line to a gas range that involves roughly 34 feet of black pipe.
Should I run half or 3 /4 pipe to accomplish this.


installing gas line for range

Can't figure out how to remove shower diverter valve

I have a tub/shower with good water flow through the tub faucet but very low flow through the shower. I think the issue might be the shower diverter valve and have been trying to remove it. I have a three know setup (hot/diverter/cold).
I am stuck trying to remove the valve...
Can't figure out how to remove shower diverter valve

Dry Lok

Still trying to make a decision on re-painting old brick house. I cleaned a 4′ x 4′ section, appears to be ac ombination of efflourescence and old primer causing the paint to come off. There also is some evidence of the mortar softening in places. So, I scrubbed the...
Dry Lok

Refrigerator supply box with broken shutoff valve... help!

Alright, so in the process of moving my refrigerator to paint the walls and install a new floor I turned the shutoff valve in my refrigerator supply box to “off” and unscrewed the water supply line for my fridge … got myself quite a shower while my wife went running...
Refrigerator supply box with broken shutoff valve... help!

Caught a big one with the Spartan 300

Don’t doubt the Spartan 300 with the .55 cable. Almost 7.5 feet long. Was chocking the whole 4" pipe. Pulled it back on the second attempt, 5 minutes. Went behind with the jetter to clean it up. This was at the city saddle. Looks like its been growing for years.


Attached...
Caught a big one with the Spartan 300

identification of a shower valve

I am redoing my bathroom and have run out of money. I can afford to replace the trim of my shower if I can keep the existing valve. I, unfortunately, have no idea what kind of valve I have. It looks like a standard moen but not exactly. Any ideas?
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THANK...
identification of a shower valve

No hot water connection

Under my sink I only have a cold water connection point for my washing machine but need a hot water connection for my dishwasher , i was just wondering as i have no plumbing knowledge if there was anything i could do about getting one put in like buy a new pipe section if this is...
No hot water connection

rootranger/roof vents

Does anyone use their rootranger through roof vents ,or know anyone that does?


rootranger/roof vents

How drain toilet for removal

Getting ready to tile bathroom floor. In the past, I’ve turned off the water and flushed the toilet before removing, but this still leaves water in the base of the toilet and a mess when I move it. Is there a way to get ALL of the water out of the :confused:base of the toilet...
How drain toilet for removal

Gas smell from water heater

There is a water heater located in a small room and if the door is closed the room fills up with the smell of gas, but if the door is open there is no smell. Supposedly from what I was told it is a venting problem due to not regular usage of hot water.
Can someone tell me if this is a...
Gas smell from water heater

Circuit Overload Device

A friend of mine has a self-made circuit tripper. It is an extension cord connected to a light switch. You plug it into a recepticle and when you turn on the switch it shorts the circuit. Another electrician told me that this is dangerous because it can melt the house’s...
Circuit Overload Device

Air keeps coming back in hot water pipe

I have a gravity system (cold and hot water tanks on the roof, with the cold tank being higher).
The water pressure, both hot and cold, is generally on the low side but adequate.
However every few days, the hot water pipes develop air in them (WHY???) and this severely reduces the...
Air keeps coming back in hot water pipe

Where is my pressure tank?

Bought this 1996 manufactured home recently, with submersible well. Found the pressure switch in crawl space, with wires going into soil. Could it be that there is no pressure tank and that the pressure switch is connected directly to the pump?
I am planning on closing the home down...
Where is my pressure tank?

Shower remove and install

I want to know if it is possible to remove a 34in round one piece shower stall without breaking it and re-install it in another bathroom.


Shower remove and install

Should I replace kitchen drain line (glav to ABS) during remodel?

We are doing a full remodel on our kitchen and I am the plumber! House was built in ’47 so drain lines are over 60 years old. They look & feel solid but should I replace the drain adapter/elbow/horizontal pipe (about 10″) with ABS while I have it all accessible? It...
Should I replace kitchen drain line (glav to ABS) during remodel?

Toilet bend

I am redoing my basement and I needed to move the toilet. The shower drain was tapped into the old lead bend (see pictures). I am replacing the lead bend with a 9o deg elbow (see picture). But I want to use a 90 deg elbow with a 2” low Heel inlet to connect the shower and sink to. ...
Toilet bend

Sewer Ghosts............ ???

Had a call today at a loan max store for a toilet that was making a gurgling noise and splashing water on the seat & floor when nobody was in the restroom.
This had supposedly happened 3 times within 2 hours.
Smaller single story building on a slab with no other plumbing except a...
Sewer Ghosts............ ???

Draining old galvanized tank... running back into old well?

I have a very large galvanized well tank in my basement. Just bought the house. City water has been installed for a long time, so i no longer need it and I want that large volume of water out of the basement.
There is a spigot that I tried to drain from, but all that happens is air...
Draining old galvanized tank... running back into old well?

Kohler Sterling unit the right fit or not???

I have a 1950′s house with ceramic tile in the entire bathroom. The ceramic in the bathroom is 30" high, except of course in the tub area where it goes up past the shower neck. I am looking to replace my tub and 3 walls around it, but leave the rest of the tile in the...
Kohler Sterling unit the right fit or not???

O no wax!

Went and did a camera job where they had the toilet already pulled. Run camera through and pull it out and there was wax in the spring.:eekold: In the grooves not really inside the spring.
Is there any easy way to remove this gooey magnet from the spring?


O no wax!

Vented septic tank covers

Just got pumped and the guy suggested installing risers with vented covers to replace the concrete covers. He says this will help minimise deterioration of the concrete around the outlet. I searched but they don’t seem to be very common. Any thoughts, comments or experience with...
Vented septic tank covers

Atlanta plumber

Plumbing problems can be complicated, especially if you are unfamiliar with the way your family’s plumbing system works. You need someone who is willing to take the time to explain the problem and the solution to you. Our Atlanta plumbing technicians pride ourselves on our honesty, ...
Atlanta plumber

RIDGID - How To Make A Socket With Our Flaring Tool 345

RIDGID - How To Make A Socket With Our Flaring Tool 345

Kinetico Quad 51 question cabon / resin replacement

I just got a Kinetico Quad 51 and I need to replace the resin. Is it possible to place the fine mesh resin in both top and bottom units instead of carbon and resin? Would that give me a larger reserve or does it not work that way?
Thanks.


Kinetico Quad 51 question cabon / resin replacement

Help with running plumbing lines to Shower Panel

I am a novice and was hoping for some guidance with a shower panel plumbing situation. I will try to describe this as best I can.
I had to replace an older shower panel that was leaking badly and purchased a nice Hansgrohe model to replace it.
When I removed the old shower panel I...
Help with running plumbing lines to Shower Panel

hot &#38; cold water adapter/connector/mixer device

I just moved into a home in Alabama USA that has separate hot and cold water faucets in the bathroom sink. I heard that there is a device (like a hose) that can connect the two without having to replace the entire sink.
Same problem for a friend in paddington, London
where can I a buy...
hot & cold water adapter/connector/mixer device

Sulphur smell when flushing line when replacing filter

My wife and I will flush out the intake line (city water supply) when replacing the filter in our whole house filter (not sure on brand, was in the house when we had it built almost 20 yrs ago, early 1990s). On many occasions the water we flush out will be dark and smelly (sulphur is...
Sulphur smell when flushing line when replacing filter

Beer Anyone? :)

Good friends.




Beer Anyone? :)

Possible pipe leak in wall behind toilet

I live alone in a somewhat small 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath house. A couple of nights ago (Tuesday 9/17), I flushed the toilet in the guest or 2nd upstairs bath. Later that night I walked by the bathroom and heard a constant dripping noise. On inspection I didn’t see any water near ...
Possible pipe leak in wall behind toilet

Well system at my home

Today i found my aerator tank over flowing. I banged on it and it stopped but i dont think that will fix it. Im wondering what can cause this to happen. There are a couple pressure switches and then one more solenoid looking thing on on of the lines with a wire coming off plugged into...
Well system at my home

Changing planer blades - cannot loosen square head nuts

I have a TP13002 13" planer and cannot loosen ANY of the square head nuts that hold the blades (knives) in place. Looking at the blade from the outfeed side of the planet, which way are these supposed to turn? Also, any suggestions for loosening them
(Besides Wd-40 which I...
Changing planer blades - cannot loosen square head nuts

Bring it up to code while installing new kitchen and replacing tub with shower

Our house was built in the 50′s. We live in eastern Colorado about 8 miles from a small town. I am rewiring the upstairs, installing a kitchen upstairs, and swapping the old tub for a new shower. The old plumbing is copper. I plan on using either PVC or ABS for the new parts. My...
Bring it up to code while installing new kitchen and replacing tub with shower

Shut Off Residential Water Supply

I hope I have the right forum here. I guess this is more a mystery than a problem.
When my wife an I are away for more than a day I shut off the water at the meter.
I don’t turn off anything else ( for example the gas fired water heater) or open any
taps. When we return and I...
Shut Off Residential Water Supply

shower handle and water heat

Got a little too aggressive with the shower handle/knob the other day and it snapped off. It’s a single lever adjustment – push up and to the far right for full stream hot water.
I bought a replacement and reattached. Nothing appears out of line, except the shower...
shower handle and water heat

New Government Pipe Manufacturing and Laying Guidelines:

1) All pipe shall be made of a long hole, surrounded by metal or plastic circumferential to the hole.
2) All pipe shall be hollow throughout the entire length – do not use holes of different length than the pipe.
3) The I.D. of all pipe must not exceed the O.D. –...
New Government Pipe Manufacturing and Laying Guidelines:

5/8 tool caddy

Since there is a spot for the 7/8 key I thought it would be a good idea to make a spot for the 5/8 key.
Now I can hook my ring of 5/8 heads on. No need for the tool box now.
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5/8 tool caddy

Water leaked from the bathroom duct - what to do next?

Hi,
I am living in a town house in Canada.
last night, some sink water leaked through the duct/vent (upper floor bath sink had clog and tap wasn’t closed properly) and came out from the lighting fixture at the main floor.
there are no marks to show the leak on the roof… it...
Water leaked from the bathroom duct - what to do next?

Wet/Dry Vac questions

Anyone know if Ridgid vacs use bushing or bearing in their motors? Specifically the WD1450 or WD1851 models.
I recently had a Shop-Vac that died because it had bushing and I could not find bearing to fit or replacement bushings. I think if replacement bushing and brushes were available they...
Wet/Dry Vac questions

Well depth: When to stop drilling?

Just wondering how a well man knows when to stop drilling & call it "good"?
If, for example, you hit water at 30 feet why drill farther? Do you punch into additional aquifers as you drill deeper?


Well depth: When to stop drilling?

Slow drip at joint (picture)

Slow drip (every 2-3 min). Should I have the whole thing cut out and replaced.
Left pipe is main, Rt to single outside spigot, middle to house.
Any advice appreciated.


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Slow drip at joint (picture)

Tub/Shower valve not working

Could anyone help identify this valve please? It is in a a secondary bathroom that does not get much use. When I try to turn the diverter to hot or cold, nothing moves. I think it needs to be replaced but am not able to identify the brand. Thank you



Attached...
Tub/Shower valve not working

Ridgid Battery Hyper Lithium Batteries

Ridgid Battery Hyper Lithium Batteries

Singing pipes

Whenever we turn on water in the house, the pipes sing, a loud whistling noise. What causes this and how can I fix it?


Singing pipes

The Duracable Guy....

Had an unexpected visit from the Duracable guy, he just rolled up in my driveway with a box truck full of goodies. He had some Ridgid tools too.
I checked out most of what he had and we talked for an hour or so. Might try some of their bits on my 300.


The Duracable Guy....

Jetter pump oil white????????

I have an AR 4000 psi/4gpm direct drive pump on my jetter. I was using it to pressure wash my house the other day and noticed some water dripping out of the pump case. Soon after, I noticed smoke coming from the oil cap. When I looked inside, the oil looked like it water bubbling...
Jetter pump oil white????????

Corroded slip nut in wall

I have a vintage 1954 bathroom. I am replacing the pop-up drain assembly in the sink and the trap arm broke when I was removing the p-trap. The slip nut that connected the trap arm to the cast iron drain pipe fitting in the wall is corroded and just inside the plane of the wall. I...
Corroded slip nut in wall

Where can I find this shower drain "top"?

We just bought a house, 13 years old or so, and in our master bathroom the shower drain screen is loose. It looks like the holes where the screws go are either rotted away or someone tried to screw it on way too tight. I found the following thread elsewhere online that is essentially...
Where can I find this shower drain "top"?

Warrenty Repair for 4512 TS alignment problem. (Horror Story)

I sent my 4512 TS back for Warrenty repair about a month ago. It was afflicted with the alignment problem that causes the blade to shift out of square when raising the blade up and down. It was sent out without a hitch. I recieved the call on Saturday (5 weeks later) that it had...
Warrenty Repair for 4512 TS alignment problem. (Horror Story)

411 BTUs through 1" CSST pipe?

My HVAC guy is installing a new CSST gas line for me. Based on my calculations, the total of all the gas appliances is 411.5 BTUs.
I’ve calculated the total length of the longest leg to be 70 feet (to the most distant appliance)
He’s planning on running a short length of...
411 BTUs through 1" CSST pipe?

Shower not hot enough, don't know what to do..

Hi everyone,
I don’t know a thing about plumbing or anything along those lines. The shower at my parent’s home doesn’t have enough hot water. At best, its lukewarm in the shower. The sink in the same bathroom does provide hotter water but I have to let it run for...
Shower not hot enough, don't know what to do..

Can we place a toilet directly on the subfloor temporarily?

We had a leak around our toilet and had to pull up all the tile in the bathroom the subfloor has since completely dried out but we are not ready to redo the floor yet. Can we reseat the toilet onto the subfloor temporarily to use it? Or is the subfloor too low and will cause another...
Can we place a toilet directly on the subfloor temporarily?

Hackers....

Seems the hackers are having some fun with this place today ?


Hackers....

water softener control board not acting properly

Hi This my first post.
The softener is in constant recharge.
does it need a new control board?
Also where can I get a remanufactured pwa: part number 7249532 from Sears Ultrasoft 250 system. model 625.388250


water softener control board not acting properly

brine tank floater valve in Thailand

I live in Thailand and the watersofteners here use brine tanks without a floatervalve. is that right / possible? nobody here knows what I am talking about when I tell them about the floater valve. Is it better to work with a floater valve (I asume so) and is it possible to make one by...
brine tank floater valve in Thailand

To much grease

Did multiple drains in a restaurant and found grease, grease and more grease. Opening up the lines was not the hard part but getting the grease off of my cables is very difficult.
I tried dishwashing soap that said super degreaser with hot water. Very little help.
I tried simple green...
To much grease

Showerhead leak

I noticed yesterday that my showerhead had sprung a leak at a seam. See attached picture. I thought something was loose so I tried to tighten it, but it doesn’t look like it is meant to be tightened. The leak just moved right along with the orientation of the bottom part. Is...
Showerhead leak

Anyone else thankless ?

I am thankless. No, not in the traditional sense, well maybe.
Anyway, I see signing in today that the Thanks button in each post is gone.
And I don’t see any Thanks given or received associated with my user profile
any more.
Did this happen to anyone else?


Anyone else thankless ?

Closet Flange - Replacing Lead Waste Pipe w/o damaging floors

Our house was built in 1970 and we are replacing some of the cast iron pipe that is failing. The bathroom floors are very solid tile – about an inch or more of mastic/mortar in metal lattice on a wood subfloor. We wish to keep the two upstairs bathrooms intact, but have...
Closet Flange - Replacing Lead Waste Pipe w/o damaging floors

Help is this black mold in my shower? How do I identify fix

So, I was going about to replace the failing caulk in our bathroom shower that is seldom used. We just moved in here and the house has been vacant for 2 years.
As I removed the previous caulk, I noticed black powder. Is this black mold? Should I be worried? how should I go about...
Help is this black mold in my shower? How do I identify fix

Broken Sewer Lateral, could it have been caused by sewer company and new tie in?

Hi all,
I have a question that I’m hoping someone could help me out with. I received a letter from my water board and a CD containing a video that my sewer lateral is cracked in two places.
In the front yard I have a trap about 10 feet from the street public hook up. They...
Broken Sewer Lateral, could it have been caused by sewer company and new tie in?

Locating A Broken Wire Location Underground

Any way to find the location of a break in a wire underground?
Scenario: Multiple wires in a trench about 30" in the ground. Total distance about 250′. One wire has a break.
Thanks for any suggestions.


Locating A Broken Wire Location Underground

How to Replace a Drill Chuck

How to Replace a Drill Chuck

Pex pipe installed on the ground no insualtion

I just had my mobile home plumbed with pex pipe by a professional plumber for a huge cost. He layed it on the ground with no insulation or covering. My hot water temp. has gone down. I’m worried about the pipe being unprotected on the ground. Is this a proper installation?


Pex pipe installed on the ground no insualtion

Private video

Private video

Problem with bathroom sink's manually operated drain plug lever

My bathroom sink’s "Up/down" type drain attachment is causing me problems. The attachment’s popping mechanism is equipped with a stem that’s free to pivot, this causes the drain plug to move up and down. That stem is connected to a perforated metal flatbar...
Problem with bathroom sink's manually operated drain plug lever

Leaking Grohe bathroom faucet .. How to get to cartridge

Hello:
1st time here, hope I don’t embarrass myself
I am hoping for help with a home plumbing issue. One of the sinks In the master bath is leaking. From what I can get from the web and YouTube it is likely an issue with the ceramic cartridge.
Here is what I...
Leaking Grohe bathroom faucet .. How to get to cartridge

No more Champions

All done with American Standard toilets. I’ve tried them all and in my opinion they have all failed. I said I wouldn’t buy them again and yet I bought a new Champion 4 for my own house and it’s a constant problem. When flushed the flush valve thingy turns a little on...
No more Champions

Connecting Vanity drain assembly to Unthreaded Metallic Drain Pipe...

Hi,
This is one of the times I could kick myself…. I wish I had taken pictures of the old vanity and connections before I threw them out, so now I had a way to put things back together!
The picture I have attached should show it all. I have inserted a 1 1/2" slip joint...
Connecting Vanity drain assembly to Unthreaded Metallic Drain Pipe...

Re-Purposing Stuff

I got tired of having to go in to wash things when grilling. So I re-purposed some stuff.
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Do you ever re-purpose stuff? Got any pictures? I need to think of something to...
Re-Purposing Stuff

Leaky ball valve hose bibb

I have a leaking outdoor, ball-valve, quarter-turn faucet (hose bibb)? By leaking, I mean it won’t totally shut off the water. The hose keeps dripping. I removed the handle and the packing nut behind the handle, but can’t quite get to the guts of the valve itself....
Leaky ball valve hose bibb

help: broken main water valve

Help!! My pictured water valve broke when I was trying to turn the water back on after resealing a toilet. I bought a 3/4" x 3/4" brass ball valve pf x pf connection to replace it but then noticed that the old valve was soddered together with the old piping. I believe this...
help: broken main water valve

General Plumbing : faucets

Author: RinoSubject: faucetsPosted: 15-Sep-2013 at 3:54am
The faucets in my bathroom continually leak. I have changed all the washers, even the armatures. but they continue to leak. It is a very old house. Any tips would be most appreciated.
Thanks.rino


General Plumbing : faucets

Threaded nipple into side of pvc drain pipe

How can I install a threaded nipple into the side of a short open 4"D pvc drain pipe stub coming up from the concrete floor? I want to drain the outlet of the water heater drip pan by hose into the drain pipe without having to raise the water heater and drip pan using a stand....
Threaded nipple into side of pvc drain pipe

Cracked cast iron sewer pipe

My condo neighbor had water damage, and it was found that the vertical 3" cast iron sewer pipe (8 ft long) had a crack all the way lengthwise, and the crack expanded (not just rusted) to 4-5 mm (3/16") wide.
How does such crack ever happen? Does having a water softener...
Cracked cast iron sewer pipe

Weird shower clog

My friends shower has been repeatedly backing up. She has tried every chemical known to man, but it keeps coming back.
I went over there with a couple snakes, and half-azzed snaked it, as I can not seem to get the snake past the 2nd bend. But even with that, I somehow had it draining...
Weird shower clog

Replacing a tub with a sink and installing a new kitchen

Our house was built in the 50′s. We live in eastern Colorado about 8 miles from a small town. I am rewiring the upstairs, installing a kitchen upstairs, and swapping the old tub for a new shower. The old plumbing is copper. I plan on using either PVC or ABS for the new...
Replacing a tub with a sink and installing a new kitchen

septic smell in home

Hi,
Age old topic and I have read tons of posts about it but my situation seems a bit different.
Everything works fine in the home. All the devices drain great. No gurgling. No dry traps. Most of the time there is no odor in the house for weeks then for some unknown reason we get this...
septic smell in home

General Plumbing : Tile Shower Stall waterproofing advice needed

Author: objecttothisSubject: Tile Shower Stall waterproofing advice neededPosted: 14-Sep-2013 at 9:07pm
OK, here’s the situation: My wife and I are American expats living in former Soviet Central Asia. We recently bought a soviet era apartment and we are in the middle of a...
General Plumbing : Tile Shower Stall waterproofing advice needed

Wondering about my limitations of my new little jetter

After reading almost every post on jetters here, i bought my first little jetter.
13HP Honda direct drive, Cat 4000psi 4gpm externally unloaded to ground, 100 ft 3/16" DIA jetter hose, Hose reel and frame, ball valve kit (not foot pedal),brass coupler,one rotating nozzle and...
Wondering about my limitations of my new little jetter

Running plastic water supply tubing through walls

Hi,
I’m running John Guest tubing from my under sink RO filter to my fridge but I have to transition through a finished wall to get through a pantry.
I didn’t see any JG products made specifically for this (it’s really just a cosmetic issue) so I was thinking of...
Running plastic water supply tubing through walls

branch to collect bath water for grass

I am thinking about add a branch into the bathtub drain to detour the waste water into the yard for grass. A ball valve will also be added for this purpose.
Please have a look at the attached draft to see if it is practical. What’s the potential side effects I may need to deal...
branch to collect bath water for grass

Pressure tank filling quickly

I have a 32 gallon pressure tank. Water pressure in house is good. Problems: 1) pump kicks in at 40psi. It takes 6 seconds to get to 50 psi and just over 1 second to get to 60 psi and pump shuts off. 2) turn on faucet and with just a little water coming out, pressure guage drops to...
Pressure tank filling quickly

Identifying a bit for a profile

Can anyone identify the following profile and a suitable router bit to make this?
http://www.saroyanlumber.com/catalog…l.asp?sku=2254
Story behind this is that I purchased some of this in maple to go with the maple hardwood floors I was installing a couple of years ago. I...
Identifying a bit for a profile

Why Is There So Much Air In My Plumbing??

Hello. I am writing in to hopefully diagnose and fix a problem that I am having with excessive air in my plumbing. I’m afraid it may be an issue with my well casing or foot valve (if I have one).
For many years now, I have had a problem with air in my lines. I’ve always...
Why Is There So Much Air In My Plumbing??

repair concrete slab at toilet flange

I have removed the oak hardwood floors from my bathroom because of a termite infestation… I am now putting my toilet on the slab until I can get back to the tile of the bathroom floor and walls.
I found my flange was never mounted to my slab – probably because the slab...
repair concrete slab at toilet flange

Space Heating with Water Heater

I have a question for those that seem to always propose a boiler & stating that a water heater will not keep up, provide adequate heat, and wear out very quickly in regards to space heating.
I am not HVAC qualified at all so this is why I ask.
I HAVE however worked on, installed,...
Space Heating with Water Heater

HLP23E Haier Portable Washing Machine

Feel like an idiot, but the instruction manual is written like a fortune cookie. I’m trying to figure how to connect the drainage hose to the machine- two plastic tubes- how do they go together, anyone?


HLP23E Haier Portable Washing Machine

Help! Perimeter drain constantly carrying water to sump pump!

Hi All!
Thank you for reading this post and helping us out. We recently moved into our house and though we love it, we hate the basement problems we’v been dealing with from day 1. To give a bit of history, ever since we moved in, we have had 7 inches of water 4 or 5 times in...
Help! Perimeter drain constantly carrying water to sump pump!

Pressurized Water Tank - schraeder valve - doesn't register pressure

I have had high pressure & lots of air spurts coming out of all water lines in the house.
The pump is in the basement, and we get the water from the stream on the property. I keep the pressure at 20 pounds low, 40 pounds high.
The pressurized tank has the schraeder valve on top. ...
Pressurized Water Tank - schraeder valve - doesn't register pressure

General Plumbing : Hilton Plumbing Professional Plumbers Perth

Author: jonesmiller07Subject: Hilton Plumbing Professional Plumbers PerthPosted: 13-Sep-2013 at 4:51pm
Hilton Plumbing provide skilled plumbing related services, fixing leaky bathroom, gas leaks, burst pipes plus more. Cost-free quotes furnished from the Perth town you live...
General Plumbing : Hilton Plumbing Professional Plumbers Perth

Vertical height with jetter?

How far up a vertical stack has anyone gone with their jetters? I have a 3500 psi/ 8 gpm cart unit but are there limits just because of gravity? I have to do 40 yr old 2" galvanized condensate stack that is 80 ft high but I don’t want to pop holes in it either……


Vertical height with jetter?

General Plumbing : Is my toilet broken?

Author: Calicocat4Subject: Is my toilet broken?Posted: 13-Sep-2013 at 3:06pm
Hello there, I’m renting a room in an old apartment in Spain and my toilet is giving me grief. Every time you flush, even if there’s nothing in it, the toilet clogs and runs for about 5...
General Plumbing : Is my toilet broken?

Gunk in Track Beneath Shower Door

I just purchased a home and the shower in the basement has a distinct smell that I have traced to this weird disgusting slimy type substance that was put into the track beneath the shower door.
My first instinct is to scrape this all out and replace it with some sort of silicone. ...
Gunk in Track Beneath Shower Door

Hot water working in one shower but the rest of the house has only warm water

I have a two story home built in 2009. The house has two water heaters and up until a week ago, was putting out hot water throughout the house. My master bath shower seems to have hot water (furthest from water heaters) but the water in the sink in the master bath as well as ther...
Hot water working in one shower but the rest of the house has only warm water

ugly glove review

I am rating these gloves based on 1.25" cable at 700 rpm.
Comfort = A. Like the average rubber type glove they hold moister but the nubs on the outside give these gloves a padding over your hands. :smileold:
Grip = A. Like the average rubber type glove these are not made for...
ugly glove review

General Plumbing : Help needed????? Vented or unvented

Author: Djhitman01Subject: Help needed????? Vented or unventedPosted: 13-Sep-2013 at 6:38am
Right I’ll start from the beginning’
I bought a house two years ago and underwent the task or a referb, the house is semi detached in London with 5 bedroom and 3 bathroom...
General Plumbing : Help needed????? Vented or unvented

help with well water/pump

So, we have an older home with a shallow well, originally, we primed the pump through the pressure switch fitting and got it to flow. The pressure would never get above 25 psi, with a 20 -40 pressure switch. but it did pump water. The next morning, it had lost prime. We replaced the...
help with well water/pump

Wet sand around basement plumbing?

Hi all,
I’m new to the forums and hoping I can get some help. I moved into my first house this spring and have noticed that in the mostly finished basement, there is a section where the plumbing runs out of the shower there’s an open section with nothing but sand. ...
Wet sand around basement plumbing?

wiring through recessed light box

I have installed recessed lighting with emt conduit. Can I run a hot wire through the recessed light box to another box for a smoke detector? In other words, an additional wire would be run from the switch box to abd through the recessed light to a separate box that would be for a...
wiring through recessed light box

Water Softner Expect Advice Needed

Hello.
I was suggested to use this setup from a guy a work with that is our sites water analysis specialist:
I would just like some clarification from guys who do this for a living (or those who have retired)
2.5 cu ft softener
Set at 50k with 6 lbs/cu ft of salt (15 lbs total)
It...
Water Softner Expect Advice Needed

How to Replace hot water valve in shower NEW HOME OWNER

I have an old hot water valve in my shower that is getting noisy. I have a three handle system. My personal main shut off in garage is rusted and no longer works. Can anyone tell me what i need to do to shut off the water in my house for an hour or two to replace this hot water...
How to Replace hot water valve in shower NEW HOME OWNER

Adding a stop and waste valve to piping

Hi,
Here’s two questions that show my ignorance:
I want to add stop and waste valves, in the basement to the hot and cold water supply runs that run up to our second story two main bathrooms. These are all copper runs. I need to do extensive work on the showers in both...
Adding a stop and waste valve to piping

Any Chance of my GE Re-lighting After Flood????

It never rains in Boulder, but we got 10.98" since Tuesday and my cellar took on about an inch of water. The 2005 GE water heater is out and would not re-light on the first try. What are my chances? The water got nowhere near the gas valve, but the insulation at the bottom of...
Any Chance of my GE Re-lighting After Flood????

converting to new style hinge

I modified some cabinets and plan on going back with euro hinges. The originals are the double demountable hinges that reqire t-slots in the door and the cabinet. I’ll try to post a picture but that’s hit and miss sometimes.
My solution is to drill out the area and glue...
converting to new style hinge

General Plumbing : high-pitched noise coming from bathroom wall

Author: jencartaSubject: high-pitched noise coming from bathroom wallPosted: 12-Sep-2013 at 3:42pm
I just moved into an older rental home and during the middle of the night, a high-pitched noise started and increasingly became louder. It was not constant, but would stop for a few...
General Plumbing : high-pitched noise coming from bathroom wall

5/8 cable and galvinized pipe

Had a kitchen line to unplug. It was 1.5" galvinized pipe. Straight down to sharp 90 then about 3 feet to a straight Tee that is angled down at a 45 degree. I ran the 5/8 cable past the 90 but could not get past the Tee. Is there a trick with the k-60 and these sharp angles?...
5/8 cable and galvinized pipe

questions regarding an expansion tank for my water heater

I recently hooked up 2 heat pump 50 gallon water heaters in series setup. The heaters are supplied by my well. Water pressure to the heaters varies from 40 to 60 psi after passing thru the blue well tank, then the filter and water softener.
I want to install an expansion tank just...
questions regarding an expansion tank for my water heater

is there a problem with over sizing a water softener?

I see a lot of information on correctly sizing your system. But why not oversize it? would this cause problems? wouldn’t it just either increase the time between regenerations or allow for less salt to be used each time?
if, for example, I only needed a 20K grain but I bought...
is there a problem with over sizing a water softener?

Still Wear A Watch?

I’ve heard that more, and more people are not wearing watches because their cell phones take their place. I still like the convenience of having the time right on my wrist, and I’m a creature of habit so I feel like something is missing if I don’t wear one. Seeing...
Still Wear A Watch?

Aerator to sewage treatment system at my home-- running and not running?

My sewage treatment system has an aerator that is plugged in to an outdoor socket. The inspector for the parish (I am in Louisiana-we have parishes instead of counties) is telling me that when he has stopped by the house that the aerator pump is not running. But, when I am home I...
Aerator to sewage treatment system at my home-- running and not running?

How do you turn on a jacuzzi that has no button?

My Mother in laws condo has a jaccuzi set up in the bathtub. I don’t think she ever used it, and since we plan to sell the place I was checking the systems prior to an inspection. There is no button to activate the jets. How else can you turn them on? System was installed in...
How do you turn on a jacuzzi that has no button?

What kind of tubing is this and how to replace?

I plan on putting in a larger well pressure tank but am a little stumped at the type of tubing that runs from the tank to rest of the house. The incoming tubing appears to be rubber held on by hose clamps. The outgoing tubing is rigid and attached by what appear to be copper clamps....
What kind of tubing is this and how to replace?

Can't Identify Brand This Faucet is

The only stamping I see is on the sprayer at the top of the hose: nsb pw se mrg/1 0d 1206 and 2006 stamped sideways.
We apparently need the cartridge replaced, but I don’t know if I can get a replacement without know the brand?



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Rigid TS3650 Adjusments

I was wondering if anyone had gone through the adjustments of the Rigid table saw TS3650. There is a portion of the manual (page 33 on the copy I got), which discusses adjusting rip fence guide bar.
It mentions you may need shims if the front and rear guide are misaligned. ...
Rigid TS3650 Adjusments

General Plumbing : Shower valve of unknown manufacture

Author: ellisco1Subject: Shower valve of unknown manufacturePosted: 11-Sep-2013 at 2:45pm
Hi all,   I have a shower valve with a leaking diverter valve. The problem is I don’t see any indication of who made this thing. It is a single handle shower/tub valve...
General Plumbing : Shower valve of unknown manufacture

Another battery thread lol

I still have 3 sets of the ridgid 24 volt tools around and the tools are perfect I got sick of sending the batteries in and the hassle so I set them aside. Question before I go buy a new set are the new 18 volt batteries any better? and can I use the newest 18 v in my 24 volt tools.


Another battery thread lol

Replaced Kohler pressure valve to stop leaky shower. Water starts boiling hot

Hello all,
In order to save some money, I replaced Kohler pressure valve to stop leaky shower myself instead of hiring a plumber. I did it in my other shower without a problem. Now, though, the water turns boiling hot instead of cold when it first starts. In other words, when you...
Replaced Kohler pressure valve to stop leaky shower. Water starts boiling hot

Hotel Buildings

Is it common practice to trap the bathtub below the concrete floor in the room below or in a space in the walls?
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I have to do multiple repairs, such as this one, where the other hack didn’t set the tub overflow correctly and it floods the room below. This...
Hotel Buildings

toilet water shutoff valve

I need to replace the fill valve in my toilet. That’s easy, no problem.
The problem is when I bent down to shut off the water supply… and found that the valve doesn’t have a handle? There are several toilets in the building, they all look like this. I am puzzled as...
toilet water shutoff valve

Older house plumbing drain question

Hello all new to the forums.
New house (first house) being remolded before move in so ill have a few questions on things….so thank you ahead of time!
Anyways first thing. What would have to be done to properly drain the sink if you can tell be the pictures. The drain it was...
Older house plumbing drain question

Ridgid Lost A Customer

RIDGID Tools
"Sorry Frank but the cordless impact wrench will be sold online only and will not be in stores at this time. However it can be ordered online and sent to your local Home Depot. The Grinder will also be an online tool only but can also be ordered online when it comes...
Ridgid Lost A Customer

EvanTilley

High Water Pressure and Thermal Expansion Information


EvanTilley

Self walking shoes

Was in the BAD section of town to snake out a main.
2" – 3" inches of poo on the floor, old school outside cellar door.
Go back to the van for my boots, take off my shoes and leave them
outside next to the cellar door. Wade through the poo, set up the K-60 on
a ledge...
Self walking shoes

General Plumbing : Plastic Pipe

Author: manmohanpvcSubject: Plastic PipePosted: 10-Sep-2013 at 7:27am
Why pvc pipe glue will not fill gaps?
Plastic Valves
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General Plumbing : Plastic Pipe

sharktooth quiz

What size are these cutters?


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Rural Drilled Well-Low Flow Rate but Great Recovery

Hi there!
I’m wondering if anyone can help me. I’m looking to buy a 26 year old rural home that has an existing 60′ drilled well. The seller just had a flow test done and the results came back at 1.6 GPM but recovered fully after 50 minutes. This is the main reason...
Rural Drilled Well-Low Flow Rate but Great Recovery

Boiler feed valve shooting water

Hi guys, I’m new here. I have done quite a bit of work on my boiler & heating system over time, so I would prob consider myself a novice instead of a total beginner. That and $1.85 gets you a medium iced coffee, right?
Anyway, I have an oil fired boiler feeding hot water...
Boiler feed valve shooting water

Help with 2" deep well

40′ OF PIPE TO THE JET AND THE FOOT VALVE IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE JET. IT MEASURE DOWN RIGHT AT 20′ TO WATER. 75′ TO THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE WELL. TRIED 2 DIFFERENT PUMP MOTORS AND COULDN’T KEEP THEM PRIMED. QUESTIONS:
1. HOW DO YOU CLEAN THE WELL CASING?
2. ...
Help with 2" deep well

Drainage &#38; Sewerage : Culvert drain piper reducer question

Author: tobydoboSubject: Culvert drain piper reducer questionPosted: 09-Sep-2013 at 8:00pm
Hello,
I am filling in a small ditch that has 12in dia. concrete pipe on either end. I have 6 inch pvc pipe to fit between the concrete pipes, and then we will be filling the ditch with...
Drainage & Sewerage : Culvert drain piper reducer question

Home Depot

A customer told me my camera price was out of line. Said Home Depot rents Ridgid Sewer cameras for $160.00 all day. Tell me its not true.


Home Depot

Help - Danco discontinued the bath stem I need, now what?

I have had the worst luck with this particular Hot stem on our bath. The entire manifold and plumbing is in need of being replaced, but I have not had the time to do it nor the money, as it will require tearing out the wall that our bathtub sits against due to the way it was...
Help - Danco discontinued the bath stem I need, now what?

Kenmore Ultrasoft 100 Water Softener - Draining/Running after 6 hours of Regen

So the softener is set to run at 2:00am in the morning. When I went into the garage yesterday morning at 8am I could hear the water softener making noise. I checked it and the drain line seemed to be running and it was in the service position. I looked out at the street and water...
Kenmore Ultrasoft 100 Water Softener - Draining/Running after 6 hours of Regen

How much water should be in a bladder tank?

Just recently replaced my bladder tank with a new WaterWorks (H232B) tank. It’s approximately 4 feet high, assuming the "32" in the model # would be the capacity…? It’s one year old (July 2012.)
Also just replaced my 245′ deep submersible on the worst...
How much water should be in a bladder tank?

Stabilizing Piping

Hi – new home owner here! I have these two pipes coming down to the utility sink. They connect to the washer. But they are out 2-3 inches parallel to the wall. So whenever they open, they jerk and make noise. What kind of equipment do I need to stabilize them to the wall? Or how...
Stabilizing Piping

warranty ?

Hi I need to get my drill and batterys to a service center could I ship them? [Im 70-80 miles from closest]


warranty ?

Considering a water softener...

Hello! New home owner here. I have a split-level twinhome and our city’s water is about 23 gpg. It’s very hard. I have been considering installing a water softener. But I would like to know the cost upfront. Can someone tell me how much I can expect for the following...
Considering a water softener...

Need help identifying which Moen kitchen faucet I have. Need to replace grommet

I have this Moen kitchen faucet in my townhouse. Tenant just moved out and we noticed the kitchen faucet is wiggling, so we opened it up, and noticed that the black little black grommet type plastic piece inside the cartidge area was broken in half.
That piece is supposed to be a...
Need help identifying which Moen kitchen faucet I have. Need to replace grommet

Any idea what I should do...

With 30 commercial can light fixtures that use 70w HID bulbs…. lol! Or the dozen recessed reflector housing 70W HID fixtures? Maybe a Bat signal? I hate to throw them all away, but dont really have a use for them. Maybe part them out and sell the bulbs and ballasts on ebay...
Any idea what I should do...

Redirected copper pipe now no water pressure?

We have recently had to redirect some copper pipe that runs up the side of our house and goes to both bathroom and kitchen but since doing this there is suddenly no water pressure in the shower or in the kitchen sink. We added in 3 elbow joints that were not previously there. Could...
Redirected copper pipe now no water pressure?

Random Cast Iron In Backyard

I’m hoping someone can help solve a mystery for me. I recently purchased a house (in Massachusetts) that was built somewhere between 1880-1900 and there is a random cast iron pipe protruding from the ground in the side yard. I’ve attached a photo to help. It’s about...
Random Cast Iron In Backyard

Rock in my P-Trap

I’m a newbie homeowner and working on teaching myself how to do my home maintenance (e.g. I just cleaned out my dryer exhaust ducts today with a brush and a conduit).
Today I explored the floor drain in the utility room by removing the drain cover (which was covered in goop and...
Rock in my P-Trap

Washing machine overflowing-does the height of the AAV matter that much?

I have a 2 inch PVC standpipe that goes to a p-trap 18 inches below. From the p-trap it goes into a tee where it drains to the bottom and vents to the top through a AAV(1 1/2″). The AAV is probably 3 to 4 inches above the flood point of the washer water box. Is it possible that...
Washing machine overflowing-does the height of the AAV matter that much?

Hoot Aerobics system Alarm

I have a hoot system that I am having some issues with. The system alarm keeps Coming on and beeping all day. I called a tech out and he said that my 9v battery was dead in the box, so I replaced that and the problem went away for about two days. Once it started to go off again I...
Hoot Aerobics system Alarm

Specific question on the code of Wye over sani-tee and trap size

I’m getting some competing professional opinions and wanted to try to get some clarification. My understanding was a wye is for horizontal connections and a sani-tee is on vertical. I read several places from people that are clearly pro plumbers that a wye in the vertical is a...
Specific question on the code of Wye over sani-tee and trap size

Bathtub drain too low, backing up when washer drains. What can I do?

While running the clothes washer I’ve noticed that on the rinse cycle the bathroom drain backs up with some not so good smelling water and also seems to drain very slowly. Initially I thought this might be a clogged sewer main, but after inspection I noticed the bathroom drain...
Bathtub drain too low, backing up when washer drains. What can I do?

Will Shutting the Valve help prevent frozen pipes and how low house temp?

I have one outdoor spicket. The shut off valve for that is about 12 inches inside of the house, in a utility closet in the basement. I live in central New Jersey. If I want to prevent pipes from freezing, is it helpful to shut that valve off during the fall when I won’t be...
Will Shutting the Valve help prevent frozen pipes and how low house temp?

Wine Bottle Holder/Display

I saw one of these at a friends house. He said he got it as a gift with some wine.
I thought that would be an easy project that I could use up some scraps on so I
started experimenting with some pieces of oak I had.
I resawed into 3/16" strips about 3-1/4 inches wide, then...
Wine Bottle Holder/Display

General Plumbing : Toilet tank slow fill - Where does a the water go?

Author: nicktheplumberSubject: Toilet tank slow fill – Where does a the water go?Posted: 08-Sep-2013 at 4:19am
The point made by Selgas needs to be understood here. The line from the float valve to the overflow tube serves to meter water to fill the bowl when the flush valve...
General Plumbing : Toilet tank slow fill - Where does a the water go?

Shower drain

My son is trying to replace his old shower which is already ripped out with tile. He just got his custom one piece shower pan (ready to tile type) for the space involved.
My question is that the existing drain pipe in the concrete floor is a plastic piece that wiggles a little. It...
Shower drain

Bathtub drain question

I was wondering if anyone out there knows or has suggestions for unsticking or loosening a bathtub stopper short of disassembly?? Please help. I have been searching the internet and have come up with nothing.


Bathtub drain question

Old Pump

We ran a water line out to a new shop the other day for a guy, i thought this old pump looked cool




Old Pump

water-based polyfor floors

What’s a good brand of water-based poly for floors.
They (my wife and SIL) want to use water-based because their Mother can’t take the fumes of the oil-based stuff. Theywant something fast drying with no sanding between coats if possible.
I’ve never refinshed a floor...
water-based polyfor floors

Fleck 5000 sxt proflow

I just installed a 40k fleck 5000 sxt proflow.
Brine fill is set for 10 minutes. However that does not seem to give me enough water. I have an 18 by 33 inch tank. How high up should the water be after the fill cycle?








The brine draw is set for 60 minutes. That sucks all the water...
Fleck 5000 sxt proflow

kohler faucet

I have a question about a Kohler kitchen faucet – it was leaking, so I have it apart and have replaced the o rings and bearings (and have a new cartridge to install) but when I go to put the spout back on, it will only go down to right above the bottom bearing. I can’t get...
kohler faucet

Bath tub replacement. How do I find correct width &#38; length for new tub?

Hi,
I am replacing a fiberglass tub with 3 panel surround with a new vikrell (acylic) tub and surround. How do measure the tub width so I buy the right size tub? I don’t want to move the drain. It really would just make the project more difficult for nothing.
Thanks for your...
Bath tub replacement. How do I find correct width & length for new tub?

help sizing a water softener and filter system

I’d like some help (thanks in advance) figuring out what water softener system to use.
I have a person from rainsoft come and give me the whole snake oil sales bit but a little research quickly showed that the cost was not justified. I’m now trying to decide if:
A- if I...
help sizing a water softener and filter system

Toilet removed, rotted wood, sub-floor removed.

The toilet had to be removed, flooring discolored and floor soft at toilet. Sub-floor removed about 2sq. ft. Have to remove all wood around waste pipe and the flange is worn out. I am not sure if I can remove the flange, it looks like it is possibly one piece with the section of the...
Toilet removed, rotted wood, sub-floor removed.

Several Leaks on Copper Pipe Leaving Water Heater - Concern over the Rest?

I’ve had five pin-hole leaks on the copper pipe leaving my water heater. The water heater is in the garage, the first four leaks were in the wall where the pipe enters and goes down to the slab. The house is about 14 years old, wondering -
1. What is causing these leaks?
2....
Several Leaks on Copper Pipe Leaving Water Heater - Concern over the Rest?

How to clean heavy iron on well point.

what chwmical to use to clean heavy iron off well point


How to clean heavy iron on well point.

Help Identifying Water System

I’m posting as I need help identifying a water system that is in the garage of our new home. The previous owner had no information on it, and I’m not sure how long it’s been since the system has undergone maintenance. Heck, I’m not even sure if it’s a...
Help Identifying Water System

Finger Tight or Wrench Tight on these three plumbing connections? (see picture)

Can someone tell me how tight to tighten these three connections? Is it just full-finger tight, or use a wrench?
(1) For an under the sink faucet. Rubber gasket. Finger or wrench tight? Use teflon tape?
(2) For an under the sink Faucet. Compression fitting. Finger or wrench tight?...
Finger Tight or Wrench Tight on these three plumbing connections? (see picture)

Replace Toilet How Difficult?

I need to replace two toilets, considering tackling this myself but I’ve never done it. How involved and difficult is this? Thanks.


Replace Toilet How Difficult?

Hum from kitchen sink

This morning, I woke up and discovered a constant hum coming from the kitchen sink. I have not done any recent work on the sink. It is constant and makes no difference if the water is on or off. It will sound cyclical–that is, at times it appears louder and other times less...
Hum from kitchen sink

Wet venting a bathroom group

Hi, long time lurker here. I like browsing this form, it’s got the bunch of people that seem to like plumbing as much as I do haha. I just moved to Ontario from Vancouver and I left my code book at home. I’m a 2nd year apprentice and I was wondering if I could connect...
Wet venting a bathroom group

Removing shower backing on top of tile

I’ve attached three photos of the shower in my house. I don’t know if it was the previous owner who did this, but whoever it was should never touch a DIY project again. They glued three shower backing panels on top of the tile and over the window trim. This is not a...
Removing shower backing on top of tile

Well vent sucking air

My well went dry this weekend and the guys that came to see if they could fix it extended the the pump 4 ft. deeper to see if they could get water. It didn’t work and I still don’t have water. When they put the well cap back on, the vent hole started sucking air. With the...
Well vent sucking air

Adding Kitchen to Downstairs Living Room in Split Level Home

Hello, I’m thinking of taking on the task of adding a kitchen to the downstairs living room in my 1976 split level. The 2" drain and 3/4" supply will travel through one wall into the bathroom, hopefully behind the tub, and through another wall to connect to the w/d...
Adding Kitchen to Downstairs Living Room in Split Level Home

Aerator pump circuit

Just got my plans for my new system. Engineer designed aerobic to reduce footprint which is what I wanted. My question is about the air pump….does it need to be on its own circuit, or can the installer tap off an existing ?.
Not sure what the draw is on these pumps ?. I...
Aerator pump circuit

Water coming up from driveway and meter is not turning

The driveway is sloped down from the house> I have had the irrigation shut for a week and water is weeping from the driveway. However the meter is not spinning away so I do not want to start digging if I do not have to. Any ideas?
Thanks


Water coming up from driveway and meter is not turning

Dirty water after changing submersible pump

I live the country in SC near Charlotte, NC and have a 240 ft deep well with 6" casing that goes 52 ft deep and a submersible pump. 7 years ago the first pump went dead and had a well co. replace the 1/2 hp with a 1/2 hp pump and the water pressure was not always stable. Now that...
Dirty water after changing submersible pump

Earthquake Gas Shutoff Valves

I live in an area that experiences large (for us) earthquakes about every 5 to 10 years. Large here averages 4-6 on the Richter scale. I was looking at the gas shutoff valves and found this company to make a pretty simple LP rated shutoff. ...
Earthquake Gas Shutoff Valves

Liberty 370 Pump

Hello all, I believe I’ve come to the right place to ask my questions. I believe that my septic pump has ceased working. It’s the the basement of my house and it serves for a kitchen sink and a full bath. Pumps up about 8 feet total. I’ve unplugged the pump from the...
Liberty 370 Pump

Replacement of Delta single control shower faucet cartridge

I am attempting to replace a Delta single control shower faucet cartridge (RP19804) and when I turn the water back on the faucet will not turn off when turned in either direction. I tried to placing the cartridge in both the “Hot side” and “Cold side”...
Replacement of Delta single control shower faucet cartridge