Plumbing

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

5 comments posted 5mos posted by MakerCliff_1987

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

4 comments posted 5mos posted by StoneJoe_1965

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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Is $6,000 for a stainless steel tankless vent line actually the normal rate?

Just moved into a place out in Washington and the inspection missed a major mess with the tankless water heater. The ve...

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posted by DuskMike22

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Is the PEX plumbing causing low water flow in my new shower?

We finished a tub-to-shower conversion about six months back and the water flow just isn't what it used to be. My spous...

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posted by BearForge_1973

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Can I run a PVC plumbing vent through my 150-year-old masonry chimney?

I'm currently in the middle of adding a full bathroom to my basement and I'm hitting a wall with how to handle the vent...

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posted by slate_maker

5 comments posted 5mos posted by slate_maker

Is it time to replace a 23 year old electric water heater?

I was looking at the sticker on my Rheem 50-gallon electric heater and realized it was made back in 2003. It has those...

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posted by Ray_Moss_1963

4 comments posted 5mos posted by Ray_Moss_1963

How do I connect my new sink tailpiece to a glued-in PVC P-trap?

Just finished putting in a new sink and the drain setup is giving me a headache. The black tailpiece coming off the bot...

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posted by Kit_Iron_1956

5 comments posted 5mos posted by Kit_Iron_1956

How hard is it to add a shut off valve to my water heater?

My water heater finally gave up the ghost and the new one isn't getting installed til Monday. The real pain is that I d...

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posted by Nic_Drift

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Is it alright to use a brass drop ear for my tub spout rough-in?

I'm currently in the middle of a bathroom remodel and just finished the rough-in for the tub and shower. I used a mix o...

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posted by HawkStorm

3 comments posted 5mos posted by HawkStorm

Why is my bathroom light fixture still filling with water after a plumbing repair?

My bathroom light is literally filling up like a bowl and I'm starting to get realy worried about it. A week ago the la...

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posted by ForgeBuilder854

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My neighbor burst my pipes stealing water and flooded my basement, what should I do?

So I just found out my neighbor has been stealing my water becasue I heard a waterfall in my basement. I ran down and w...

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posted by FlintTom99

3 comments posted 5mos posted by FlintTom99

What is the best metal lockable toolbox for a freshman starting plumbing tech?

My 15-year-old daughter just found out she got into the plumbing program at her tech school and she’s stoked. She came...

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posted by TorqueKeeper_1963

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Could my bathtub really be draining straight into the ground under my house?

I was putting away laundry right next to the tub access panel when I heard this wierd splashing sound, almost like a ho...

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posted by StoneScout_1975

3 comments posted 6mos posted by StoneScout_1975

Is this mix of SharkBites and PEX under my sink actually legit?

The insurance company sent over a subcontractor to fix the plumbing after they pulled up the floor for some repairs. Th...

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posted by CrestEmber

3 comments posted 6mos posted by CrestEmber