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Why is my tap suddenly pouring out soapy white water and chemicals?

We just had some plumbing work done in my studio building in the UK where they replaced a bunch of pipes. The water was...

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CrestCedar_1962

5 5mos CrestCedar_1962

Can an over-crimped PEX pinch clamp cause a slow air leak?

I've been stuck in this apartment all morning trying to track down a pressure drop. System is charged with air and I'm...

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BuilderFrost_1977

5 5mos BuilderFrost_1977

Is it normal for a P-trap to still leak after replacing the washer?

I’ve been messing with the sink in my guest bathroom for three hours and I'm about to lose my mind. The P-trap was leak...

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Sam_Frost_1974

3 5mos Sam_Frost_1974

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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TorqueLynx

5 5mos TorqueLynx

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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CopperKit_1964

4 5mos CopperKit_1964

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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StoneHawk

3 5mos StoneHawk

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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basalt_crest

3 5mos basalt_crest

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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ridge_finder

3 5mos ridge_finder

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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raven_wren

5 5mos raven_wren

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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RunnerTorque

4 5mos RunnerTorque

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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Cal_Anvil

3 5mos Cal_Anvil

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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SparkTorque

3 5mos SparkTorque

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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RavenSpark

5 5mos RavenSpark

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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HawkForge_1956

4 5mos HawkForge_1956

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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CrestMoss

3 5mos CrestMoss

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