Plumbing

I am looking for a simple explanation as to how and where plumbing fixtures need to be attached to vent stacks.

Are there exceptions, such as if the fixture is within a certain minimum distance to the vent stack pipe then there is...

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posted by Barb

8 comments posted 14yrs posted by Barb

Water Pressure

Is the valve just before the water meter able to adjust water pressure?

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posted by ron

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I just got my incinolet toilet repaired & now the fan works but the element is not heating up.

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posted by Sheldon

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Does epoxy lining work on relining pipes?

My Home owners association is about to either replace or reline our water pipes, do to pin hole leaks. Pipes are almost...

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posted by axel

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water pipe in bathtub makes very loud noise but when switched to the shower it stops

When we run the water to fill the tub it makes an extremely loud noise. As soon as we switch it to the shower the noise...

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posted by benee

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i left outside hose on for over 24 hours. now pressure is low to none. is there a reset? I have a well.

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posted by frank c

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Water pressure problems--old house and new on demand water heater

We are on a well in hard water country. We have recently replaced our old gas water heater with an on-demand heater (wh...

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posted by Sal

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well pressure question

I have a well pump that was "short cycling", my pressure tank was bad. I replaced the 32 gallon tank with a 45 gallon u...

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posted by Anonymous

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I need to move the trap out approx 12 inches from where it is "close to a wall"

Problem is that from the trap to the wall is mostly pvc couplings fused. There really isn't a spot where I could cut an...

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posted by Anonymous

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pipes rattle when flushed, have to turn cold water on until tank fills

We had a plumber look at toilet, it would run a lot. He replaced the old ball & c*ck with a new type device. We also ha...

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posted by LILY

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are there water hammer arrestors made to be installed at the main water line and if so is it effective?

I just need to verify 2 plumbers recommendations. One suggests I put hammers at the appliances and another is stating th...

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posted by Anonymous

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my upstairs bathtub has been slow draining and sink drain backs into the tub

my upstairs bathtub has been slow draining and when I run water in the sink water comes up into the tub. It smells bad a...

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posted by Anonymous

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Goulds water pump - air in water line, no leaks

We have a Goulds water pump from spring holding tank recently we have a lot of air in our line. We have checked for leak...

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posted by Anonymous

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can white plumbers tape be used with petroleum products?

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posted by Anonymous

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Plumbing air vent stack requirements

What are the Ontario (in Toronto) requirements for plumbing stack Height above roof line? Pipe size? Acceptable material...

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posted by Dutch

2 comments posted 14yrs posted by Dutch