Plumbing

Tips for spotting a dead-end apprenticeship that nobody talks about

I've seen my fair share of apprentices get treated like dirt, but there is a line you never let a lead cross. If you're...

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posted by AnvilSage_1975

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Should I wait to reapply locally or start the commute to the Bay?

I just got a letter from Local 403 letting me know I wasn't picked for the apprenticeship this round. It’s pretty frust...

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posted by CopperLynx

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Why am I seeing moisture on the wall behind my new PVC drain stack?

I just finished tying in a new 2-inch PVC line for my washing machine into the old cast iron stack in the basement. I u...

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posted by FlintNic81

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Are these budget-friendly ProPress knockoffs actually safe to use?

I’ve got several plumbing projects coming up at my house and my parents' place, mostly involving copper. I’m not great...

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posted by Tom_Ridge

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Just finished re-piping the kitchen sink and learned a ton about traps

The home inspection report on my new place had me stressed out about a missing trap and some mention of an old grease b...

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posted by CobaltKeeper_1970

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Is my kitchen sink drain setup actually up to code?

I just moved into a place that was remodeled but sat empty for a while, and the home inspection report flagged the plum...

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posted by HawkStone_1959

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Thoughts on trimming the tailpiece vs leaving the loop in a flexible drain?

I’m just getting my feet wet with some DIY plumbing under the kitchen sink and I’ve run into a bit of a puzzle with the...

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posted by pike_echo_1990

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How do high-rise buildings handle the vertical drop in drainage pipes?

I was sitting in the stall on the 24th floor of my office today and it got me thinking about the actual mechanics of th...

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posted by IronHawk17

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Is it normal for a shower leak to take four visits and still not be fixed?

We’ve got a leak from our upstairs master shower dripping into the kitchen ceiling and the handyman the landlord sent o...

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posted by RavenNomad881

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Why does my kitchen sink still smell like sewage after cleaning the P-trap?

I've been dealing with a total nightmare under my kitchen sink for a few days now. It’s a double basin with black ABS p...

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posted by IronMax69

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Can I pull a vertical vent off this horizontal drain line for a floor sink?

I'm working on a commercial project here in Chicago and everything has to be copper, which is a bit different than the...

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posted by RunnerEmber_1966

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Tips for roughing in washer and sink lines that nobody talks about

When you're setting up a laundry area near a corner sink, the trickiest part is always the venting and making sure you...

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posted by FrostAsh65

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Why are my sink shut-off valves leaking right at the wall connection?

My wife found some water pooling under the bathroom cabinet recently and I'm trying to track down the source. This is a...

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posted by Ash_Moss

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How do I fix a broken copper-to-plastic connection under my sink?

I just got back from a week away and found a mess under my kitchen sink. There was water dripping right where the old c...

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posted by DuskMike22

5 comments posted 1mo posted by DuskMike22

Why is our PEX piping suddenly failing with pinhole leaks all over the building?

I'm on the board for a small 9-unit condo building here in Birmingham and we're dealing with a nightmare that nobody ca...

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posted by RavenDrift879

3 comments posted 1mo posted by RavenDrift879