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Jimmmyb2002Are you on a well? If so, it could be ground water getting into your aquifer. If not on a well, I'd contact the local utility,...
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Because they share a common drain line which is clogged and there is gravity. Be glad you are not just slightly uphill from the...
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Most codes have a limitation on the percentage of a vent that can run true horizontal. In my state the horizontal run (anything...
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You need to turn it off at the base of the sink. Or depending on the problem you may need to turn it off at the water main valve.
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Sounds like the main pipe is clogged. That's the big drain pipe that all three (toilet, shower, sink) are hooked too. When you...
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There is a hot/cold cross connection at one or more of the faucets at you house. make sure all faucets are shut off both hot and...
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Call a plumber or a contractor. Sometimes it would be too much money to fix or too much problem. If you do decide to buy the...
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A cast iron tub is about 325lbs. steel is about 75lbs. Tap on tub if it sounds solid it is cast iron.
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Your bladder may be empty or you have a case of "shy kidneys." But seriously, if the water in your home stops flowing...
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on the gas tie in at least
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yes ,there is a cover on the main line going into the wall remove and you will find a slot for a flat screwdriver to fit in ,...
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the best way. is to use a mini cam so there is no guess work in where the problem is.This can be done by most plumbers for about...
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It could be due to a deffective element or possibly a build-up of sediment in the bottom of the tank.
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The home icemaker's predecessor was the plastic ice tray. It's fairly obvious how this device works: You pour water into a mold,...
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Sounds like you got a bad one. Maybe you should take it back. Long story short, since I've spent the entire day at different...
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two possible reasons that i can think of, 1, pipes are heating up ( expanding slightly and making noise) or 2,it is a newer home...
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Kleenex isn't acceptable for septic systems but I don't if that is an issue for city waste stations? I would throw out or...
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It depends on the length of the run. 3/8 pipe tends to be a little small and will restrict the flow. Use the 1/2 if you can. It's...
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No. Close off the main at the tank and add air (around 35 psi).
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The flapper valve could be leaking, draining the upper tank. Check to see if the rubber has gotten torn or dried out over time. ...
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It isn't the best thing to do. If they are the paper ones, they will eventually fall apart. But until they do, they can catch...
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Make sure the the ground/neutral wires are properly connected. If the neutral wire isn't functioning properly, one "leg" will be...
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you take off the bolts holding the toilet to the floor, there is going to be a wax ring , remove and put a new wax ring in...
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probably the distance the hot water has to travel to get there or possible at some point the pipe is closer to an outside wall...
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means you are running out of hot water
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The problem is the solinoid valve in the dishwasher Pay your water bill
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They work by using a restricting oriface. If you need more volume, remove the restrictor.
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This is a device which prevents the reverse flow of air, water (which ever type of system it is installed on). A check valve...
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sounds alot like your vent is either stoped up restricted or in the wrong place
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You probably shouldent "see" water in the drain, but there is a "P" trap under the drain.The "P" trap holds water @ all...
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Yes it can be replaced, if it is of the replaceable type. If you are in doubt about how to do it, perhaps you should have...
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No, You must first locate the P.T cables, and because you said it is to find a sewer line im guessing this is slab-on-grade and...
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AnswerIf you are reading this, call a plumber.no?Pex or polybutle. They are both the same size as hard copper OD, in theory. Pex...
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HI, WHAT ARE YOU WORKING WITH, IS IT SCHEDULE 40 PIPE ? I'LL ASSUME IT IS A COMMERCIAL PROJECT (FIRE SPRINKLER)?. GET BACK IN...
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The correct answer is 1.6 gallons per flush for newer more efficient toilets, up to 4 or more gallons per flush for older toilets.
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I just did one and use a sump pump and an stand up "farm" faucet so that I didn't have to worry about it freezing. You could use...
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I believe around the 1970's
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yes, when the water flows it goes Down stream, so up stream is where the water comes from, IE a sink
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i'm not for sure on what the name of the part is, but i do recall being at a home depot on seeing something in the plumbing aisle...
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There are two issues related to setting a safe hot water temperature - one is preventing hot water burns, especially in infants...
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I PUT EGG SHELLS DOWN "MY" GARBAGE DIPOSAL...I WAS TOLD IT SHAPENS THE BLADES...IT WORKS! NO PROBLEMS!!! ALSO ICE CUBES WILL...
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lower the psi in the bladder, or increase the pressure the pump puts out,
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[Note: There are critical safety concerns involved here. Read the whole answer!] I'm no plumber, but I do know this: You need...
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take him to small claims court, or file a theift by deception charges agaings him, report him to the better b buro,
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water pressure from the main or pump , side is greater that the lowest setting on the pressure valve, causing the diafram to...
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you cant, ground water is the level that water seeps thru the ground, to a level it stops at.
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turn it on
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depends on what the driller charges, here in TN it,s $20 a ft. so you can figger on at least $5,000 or more depends on what...
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There is usually a flow restrictor in the faucet that can be removed. It should be in the center of the faucet where the hot and...
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stoppage
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red and white would connect to the thermostat...may be listed as RH and W on thermostat
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Ok, it could be that youre not ventilated well enough. The most common thing being if you dry your laundry inside, like on the...
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My name is Shawn. I own a legitimate Plumbing company(Riverstone Plumbing and Heating) in Becket, MA. I hold a license for...
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Crack open all faucets do not open them all the way and wait for air noise to go away and solid flow of water tocome out do not...
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To deodorize a garbage disposal you can either put some baking soda in the drain and let it sit for a while or my favorite is to...
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Hearing water flowing after flushing is a common as water flows down the soil lines
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Use Hazen-Williams Formula or use nomograph to solve it.
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Under the index button there shold be a screw , loosen the screw and take off the handle
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Install dual valves, as seen here: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hdswt/article/0,3145,HGTV_28016_5259483,00.html You may als...
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You probably need to replace the wax ring and possibly tighten the two bolts that hold the toilet to the floor.
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You would need a pit for the wash water to drain into, them pump it up with a sump or effluent pump.
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70 psi would be safe and give you great pressure in your home. For some it may be too much. If your on a well, you will have...
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There is a rubber seal in the spout if it is missing or worn out you may have to replace to find out you may have to unthread the...
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The yard drainage should be a catch basin where the inlet pipe is placed well above the bottom of the basin to allow fro the...
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It's not bad but if you really want a quality toilet I would suggest those that come with seat warmers and some of them can clean...
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There can be various reasons, some are: The most common reason would be that there is a venting problem. If you install more...
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Read the date on the side
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If the knob turns but no water comes out , you probally have an additional shut off valve behind tub or in your basement. Take...
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Wall thickness and copper fittings are normally wrought and Brass is cast
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Enough to fill the traps crown weir to prevent sewer gases /fumes from entering the structure
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threaded pipe use an extractor
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When you flush your toilet, cold water is used, this diverts cold water from the sinks and showers, resulting in diminished cold...
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under the sink waste plug hole
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it clogs up the filtrations sytems and people have to stop the whole stuff take either a robot or a guy to go in and clean it...
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That question didn't even come close to making any sense.
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You can get a lot of walk in shower ideas from Home Design magazines or Home Improvement magazines. There are also a lot of...
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most toilets are set for a 12" inch rough in, that means before sheet rock and against a wood framed wall you would set your...
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If the area you live in is prone to freezing conditions, then you should not have pipes on exterior walls, they could easily...
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If there is an electrical outlet, a light fixture, or a plumbing fixture, there are going to be wires or pipes connected to them,...
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Determine your front cut out for your farm sink base. If the sink does not come with a template and has a flat apron front, then...
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possible rock or blockage in line. try disconnecting hot suply line fom faucet after turning off at wall, and let flow in bucket...
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If the tub has a shower as well, the pipe from the faucet to the shower head could be leaking. You might also check the tube that...
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Simmons on line catalogue lists rebuild kits for all of their faucets/hydrants, but it apears that they do not sell to...
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Sounds like an "open" connection to the sewer pipes to me. First You have to locate where the smell really is comming from. I.e....
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There might be air trapped in the radiator, try bleeding. It's usually a flow problem. If the valves on all of the radiators...
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DRAIN LINE LEAVING YOUR HOME WHICH IS ALL WATER AND WASTE IS PLUGGED,,,,SIZE OF LINE PLUGGED IS HANDLING ON THING BEING DONE BUT...
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A drain leak, a leaking shower pan, a leaking shower valve or piping, a leaking bezel or escutchions on the shower valve, bad or...
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If it's leaking between the toilet and the floor, you put the wax ring in wrong. If it's leaking between the toilet and the tank,...
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