Plumbing

Is adding an extra 90 sweep to my P-trap going to cause drainage issues?

Been having a hell of a time getting this kitchen sink drain to line up with the wall pipe. The stub out is coming out...

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posted by TorqueLynx

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Do I need brackets for an 8 foot run of PEX?

So we just opened up this massive void under our stairs while doing some home repairs and decided to turn it into a sto...

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posted by CopperKit_1964

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Replace tandem 50-gallon water heaters with one 75 or just keep one?

I've got a bit of a situation in my basement with my hot water setup. I currently have two 50-gallon Bradford White pow...

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posted by StoneHawk

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Do I need to cut the drywall to open this basement cleanout?

My upstairs kitchen sink and the basement washer are both backing up like crazy lately and I’m pretty sure there is a c...

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posted by basalt_crest

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How do I stop extreme water hammering in my new laundry room?

We moved into our new place about a year ago and the water hammer whenever the washing machine runs is getting ridiculo...

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posted by ridge_finder

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What is this weird pipe loop under a single basin kitchen sink?

Been doing some maintenance work for a client and she wants a garbage disposal added to her single basin sink, but the...

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posted by raven_wren

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Why is my outdoor spigot vacuum breaker still spraying after I replaced it?

My outdoor spigot started leaking like crazy this spring as soon as I turned the water on. It's one of those recessed s...

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posted by RunnerTorque

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Can I fix this leaking tub drain myself or is it pro time?

My bathtub completely stopped draining about five days ago and it’s been a total nightmare. I started with a plastic ha...

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posted by Cal_Anvil

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Going away for three weeks, what's the best way to handle the water heater and pipes?

I'm headed out on vacation for a while and want to shut the main water valve off just in case a pipe decides to burst w...

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posted by SparkTorque

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Why is magnetic grit still getting past my sediment filters?

I've been dealing with an insane amount of sediment lately and it's starting to wreck my appliances. My house runs on a...

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posted by RavenSpark

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How does my rough-in look for a custom bathroom and kitchen wall?

Been at this for five years now and finally getting some bigger custom jobs. I just finished up the rough-in for a mast...

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posted by HawkForge_1956

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Why does my main stack gurgle only when the washing machine drains?

Been dealing with a wierd gurgling noise in the pipes behind the laundry room wall of my 70s ranch house. It only happe...

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posted by CrestMoss

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How do I get this stuck faucet cartridge out without breaking everything?

I'm trying to replace the old cartridge on my bathtub faucet becuase it's been leaking for weeks, but I've hit a wall....

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posted by MakerCliff_1987

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How do I hook up a p-trap to an unthreaded chrome pipe stub?

Trying to help a buddy fix up his bathroom sink plumbing in a house from the late 40s. The old p-trap setup is held tog...

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posted by StoneJoe_1965

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What should I use to seal gaps around pipes under my sink?

We recently bought a house and the plumbing under the kitchen sink is looking a bit rough. The holes where the white dr...

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posted by moss_walker

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