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Jimmmyb2002AnswerIf you just plan on putting the toilet on top of the floor drain the answer is no. The floor drain if it leads to a septic...
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Two possible problems............... The main shut off valve in the house is closed from the in-coming city water supply line,...
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There are glue on corner pieces that may help. Place the shower curtain inside the tub when showering and be careful.
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Usually it only does this if you were recently running hot water in a nearby faucet. I've seen this happen when the water...
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Probably Not unless a large amount was put in. The tank uses bacteria to digest the solid waste and it would take a large amount...
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I've changed the Ice maker and the wated controler on the back of the Frige.... But when I turn the Ice maker on nothing happens....
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The boiler in a hydronic heating system is just a heat source. An electric or gas water heater could be used as well. Proper...
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something hitting the pipe, hot water pipe touching cold water pipe, or is it burping noise ? a tapping noise is sharp, do you...
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Possibly a caulked joint ( lead and oakum )
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"Certain kinds of metal pipes cannot be combined as they cause reactions. One example is for water heaters, which might have...
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Energy_Taking_a_Shower_Than_a_Bath."> Do showers use less energy than baths? It depends on the length of the shower, and the...
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Pumie scouring sticks. You can get them at ACE hardware.
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a plumber- even the electric ones.
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Same as drainage is part of the over all PLUMBING system
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Your kitchen sink drain and your shower drain are connected to a common drain line. There is some sort of blockage in the drain...
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Two wire rods or coat hangers bent at 90deg. one side about 4" the other side is coat-hanger length. I KNOW- BUT I HAVE DONE...
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Answerthe blue could be from over use of a joint compound used by plumbers. Have you recently had work done? If so it should go...
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The mixing valve is messed up...It's easier to fix than figure out.
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Answer120 degrees. Anything higher is a code violation and the plumber could be liable under local...
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The two toilets are probably one the same drain line. Are they directly one below the other? If they are, the vent for the bottom...
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The problem could be as simple as a clogged screen in your faucet. It also may be a low flow gasket which is in the faucet to...
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The bolts that come from the drain and run to to toilet help to alaign proper drainage and seal the toilet. You do not want to do...
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it may be the shutt off valve near the floor.try to turn it clockwise while the pipes are vibrating and toilet is filling.if the...
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Hot water tank needs bleed of air,
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Replace the pressure relief valve.
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Older water heaters have been in the house for a while and usually build up sediment in the bottom of the tank. This can be...
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AnswerThe flange is actually a ring that the lead comes up through the middle of. The ring is secured to the floor and the lead...
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They have probably got air bubbles in them. It may be a worn out ballcock at a toilet.
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You can get a water softner, or you might need a new water heater, the pipes inside might be moldly. Call you water company...
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The United Nations Human Development Report (2006) estimated that 2.6 billion people lack basic sanitation. In other words, forty...
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You may have a leak you dont know about. Check with the Water Utility - somtimes they will come out for free. Yep, they will. If...
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The damper controls the air flow across the fin-tube. Depending on the heat-exchanging capacity of the tube, which is affected...
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heat tape sold at most "do it yourself" stores, wrap it around the pipe and plug it in to an outlet, your pipes stay nice and...
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Check the heating elements in the water heater. These may be bad and need replaced.
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Tried and True First, get yourself a plunger made for a toilet, it is bell shaped, sort of, and not the sink kind, bowl shaped....
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Pour a half cup of baking soda down the drain followed by a half cup of vinegar. Cover the drain. After letting the mixture sit...
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The ports of the angle valve ( Inlet and outlet) are oriented at an angle 90 deg.
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No, BUT the finish do not last as ling as chrome and they look like crap after a few years
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Teflon tape is good. There is now a teflon liguid sealer also. The old pipe sealer is still good. I used a piece of radio...
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1- Water constantly moving 2- They knew enough to install it below the frost line
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By simply following the National Board of boiler Inspectors (NBBI) or the manufacturers instructions about the proper use of the...
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It doesn't. It comes from the water heater which is usually close to the furnace. In the basement or utility room.
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If it were mine I would chip out the concrete down to the point where the pipe is solid then I would install a new closet flange.
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The most likely answer would be a faulty valve somewhere, however the question is vague and more information would be needed in...
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Is there a floor drain or any other drain nearby that is not used often? Sometimes the p-trap in a drain will dry out and allow...
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Check that the suction head does not exceed the specifications of the pump.
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first turn water off at main supply. remove handle and loosen packing nut around handle shaft use good pliers to turn shaft...
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All pipes in a house are connected, so when two outlets are turned on the water has to change from going in one direction to...
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It cant have more than 3 feet of length on it
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1. water that makes cold tap water is cold tap water...duh 2. Its mostly the temperature that makes it cold
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the toilet overflows if either the building sewer, branch line in your sewer system or trap in your toilet gets clogged.
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I am assuming you are talking about the curved pipe coming out of the wall leading to your shower head. In order to change it,...
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Make sure the drain line and the vent are cleared. Noises like that are usually caused by either restricted flow or a plugged...
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it won't work
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Not much of anything. Drip legs were quite common in the past, and many cities and engineers still specifiy their use. They are...
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Probably the Romans or maybe the Chinese. rpoiussyioeioguyprtu iopyiurtitititititititititittitiit65999999999TTw5a3t78+ 6e815y
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Yes, but be sure to install a small automatic air vent in the small tapping on the top at either end.
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Unless you live near a major seaport and have been victimized by a cruel coincidence, I'd say it is a common phenomenon known as...
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AnswerThe water pressure in my house is about 140PSI. Which is definitely dangerous. It happens more often than you would think....
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Only a suggestion, but if in doubt use a snap-cutter. In a well ventillated area, methane volatility is a low risk hazard with...
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not a diy project. should be done during construction phase or during serious remodel. get an experienced professonial and having...
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It's simply the pressure of the water. Mine do the same thing. There is nothing wrong with the pipes. Once a month I use...
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Same as any other building, based on fixture units connected and for storm drainage how many sq feet of roof are would determine...
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The brief history seems to be like this:Hans Grohe founded the company. Later the son sold the brand to an American corporation...
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Pipe Gradients = Above ground and below ground horizontal drainage pipes should be laid to an adequate gradient. = ...
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It depends on the product you choose. All brass more$. Plastic less $. Find a budget and stay within it. A complete 8' x 8'...
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Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters are among the highest paid construction occupations. In May 2004, median...
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assuming that it is a waterline leak, i would suggest the alternate route for simplicity sake.
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Some water heaters are ceramic lined.tubs,sinks,toilets, is all I can think of.
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If the field is a dispersal field for processed foul sewer water then it is extremely unlikely that the field can be built over....
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if you rent and there is no wording to the contrary in the lease then it's the responsibility of the landlord ...
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One for the hot water, one for the cold.
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Answeryour either have a well system or your located near the coast somewhere there is a high sulfur content Answeris it...
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Call a plumber to snake out your kitchen drain line. Do NOT pour acid down your drain. Do it right and it will be almost good as...
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First thing you should do is call a plumber. Drain lines are not supposed to leak. Your drain line is clogged and needs to be...
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Larger peels and large amounts could very well clog or damage a gargbage disposals, but small amounts are usually okay.
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No, water pressure is immediate. If you replaced the sink faucet you probably ended up with one of the "low flow" faucets that...
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One of the valves that you closed while hooking up the hot water to the sink was probably an old gate valve... It broke and did...
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Answeryou want your cold line coming tying into both inlets on the water heaters and the hot lines tied onto the outlet side of...
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Flushing regularly! If it is an older tank and it hasn't been flushed regularly don't bother starting now do it on your next one....
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AnswerWhat Odor is an odor elimating product that works 100% and the smell will never come back. It comes in a spray bottle but...
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No I've never seen one for a house. Commercial buildings Yes, but then is it the design print, the as built print or what was...
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Depends on the house, but most plumbing is ground leval and then comes up to the valves It depends on the construction. In...
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Probably not, but why would you?
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It is a white plastic pipe approximately 5/8ths to 3/4 inches in diameter and approximately 42 inches long with a slight flare on...
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I know some people will put whole or cut up fresh lemons in their garbage disposal and then turn it on. They say that it leaves a...
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If you have the package please read the instructions. If not, then there is usually a plate with 4 screws and you screw it into...
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Itll work' just not as efficiently
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Answervnthe Indiana tub faucets i have here on the diverter stems they have two flat sides on them and there is a special socket...
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No, it doesn't. The Statue of Liberty looks green because copper has a property of getting green due to carbon dioxide and the...
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Your dish washer has a 3/4 or 1 inch drain hose coming off of it and connects to the sink drain pipe just above the trap. In new...
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A coupling has internal threads and a sleeve is used to protect piping from coming in contact with cement of from being crushed...
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Start with a plumbing qualification, then plumbing experience, then teacher training.
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A ball valve is a valve with a spherical disc, the part of the valve which controls the flow through it. The sphere has a hole,...
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Detach the shower heads first and, if it's possible, remove the cover off the shower heads. Scrub the corrosion off the shower...
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