Plumbing Forum

What’s the Best Alternative to a Traditional Septic Tank?

Hi all, I’ve been looking into alternatives to the regular septic tank because of the frequent cleaning and overflow is...

3 comments posted 10mos

posted by green tank

3 comments posted 10mos posted by green tank

Do bio septic tanks really last longer than traditional ones?

Yes, and I can tell you why. Old concrete septic tanks tend to crack, leak, or corrode after 10–15 years. That means re...

1 comments posted 11mos

posted by Bioman Tank

1 comments posted 11mos posted by Bioman Tank

Mystery Water Hammer at Night – Can’t Pin It Down!

Hey guys, hoping someone here has dealt with something like this. I’ve recently been hearing what I think is a water ha...

0 comments posted 1yr

posted by Palm Plumb

0 comments posted 1yr posted by Palm Plumb

What Is the pH of Drain Cleaner?

Hey everyone, I want to know about the pH level of drain cleaners. Are they acidic or alkaline? What is their typical p...

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posted by john bruce

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How to Install a Toilet? Need Step-by-Step Guidance!

Hey everyone, I’m planning to install a toilet for the first time and need some help. I have the new toilet, a wax ring...

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posted by john bruce

0 comments posted 1yr posted by john bruce

Plumbing

Has anyone tried cleaning the inside of a copper pipe then crimping and soldering the end shut? Did it work?

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posted by AKAN

1 comments posted 1yr posted by AKAN

What causes clothes to come out of the washing machine still dirty or soapy?

Here are the common causes of clothes coming out of the washing machine still dirty or soapy: Dirty: 1. Insufficient de...

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posted by washer repair

0 comments posted 1yr posted by washer repair

Any tips for fixing leaking taps?

For troubleshooting leaking taps? What is the most efficient way to find the main problem? Thank you.

1 comments posted 2yrs

posted by Steven Jones

1 comments posted 2yrs posted by Steven Jones

need help for my plumbing layout Plates (2026 Update)

hello by the way I'm a 3rd year Architecture student and I badly need assistant to my plumbing layout, I have floor pla...

2 comments posted 2yrs

posted by gie

2 comments posted 2yrs posted by gie

Hisense Ice maker.

My Hisense Ice Maker has 4 wires, blue, yellow,red and white. Which corresponds to line, valve, nuetral and ground?

0 comments posted 3yrs

posted by Chas Gray

0 comments posted 3yrs posted by Chas Gray

Water heating question: how to integrate hot water supply, radiant floor heat and solar? (2025 Update)

OK, I have a larger project in mind. I want to dig out the thin slab in my on-grade basement, put proper drainage in, i...

6 comments posted 3yrs

posted by Sylvester

6 comments posted 3yrs posted by Sylvester

Why do many plumbers refuse to locate underground irrigation system pipe leaks in an almost 2 acres hilly rural land?

Hello. Why do many plumbers refuse to locate underground irrigation system pipe leaks in an almost 2 acres hilly rural...

2 comments posted 4yrs

posted by ant

2 comments posted 4yrs posted by ant

Hot Water Heater Upgrade: Tankless vs Tank, Which one is the best for Boston area?

$6+ heating oil prices got me thinking about lowering the costs... I wild like to conduct a public/expert opinion poll....

2 comments posted 4yrs

posted by Michael Kogan

2 comments posted 4yrs posted by Michael Kogan

Problem with Tankless Water Heater: Cold Water in Primary Shower in Early Morning

Hello, we have a new home with a tankless water heater. In our primary shower, we have three different faucets 1. For t...

1 comments posted 4yrs

posted by MeeMee

1 comments posted 4yrs posted by MeeMee

Can you fit a plastic acidic acid waste pipe from a boiler to a cast iron stack pipe on a house

I am confused, was having a new combination boiler glowworm fitted today, but couldn't go ahead as I have a cast iron s...

2 comments posted 4yrs

posted by Kaz

2 comments posted 4yrs posted by Kaz