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Booster Pump Connection - Size?

I have a 5000 Gallon Tank that I have a 1 1/2" supply that will be feeding a house with a 1 1/2" line. The house could...

4 comments posted 19yrs

posted by scott-i

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Looking for Water Flow Sensor for PVC pipe

I'm looking to see if there is flow in the line of a 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" PVC pipe. I'd like to check to be sure that if a...

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posted by scott-i

13 comments posted 19yrs posted by scott-i

Unions and Automated Valves Qs

Seems like I hear somewhere that putting some Vaseline on the o-ring of a union was a good Idea. though I was not sure...

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posted by scott-i

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by scott-i

what's a suitable flow-switch for residential plumbing applcations?

i've seen the pulsa-feed FC2000. need something to control a chlorine injection pump. any experiences with that, or any...

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posted by wamanning

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by wamanning

Radiator

Hello, i have just had a radiator moved from one side of te room to the other and the plumber used plastic pipe,as oppo...

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posted by graham.fm

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by graham.fm

Pilot Light

Folks, quick question,does the gas stop flowing when the pilot light goes out in a Combi boiler?Thanks.

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posted by gg.gordon

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by gg.gordon

Well, 2 Tanks and 2 Houses, how to connect it all together?

I've come up with a quick drawing of one of the I'm sure many ways to connect up our well to our two poly storage tanks...

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posted by scott-i

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by scott-i

venturi injectors for chlorine?

has anyone tried using a venturi/suction injector for chlorination? i've seen some injectors made by mazzei that look i...

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posted by wamanning

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by wamanning

SUMP PUMP

We bought a house thats about 10 years old a few months ago. I have a sump pump in my basement. Its on an AC/DC system...

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posted by u31450

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by u31450

OIL TANKS

I LIVE IN HOLBROOK NEW YORK AND I WANTED TO KNOW THE DISTANCE AN OIL TANK HAS TO BE FROM A FURNACE. I AM HAVING A TANK...

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posted by u31002

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by u31002

Best way to submetering each tenant unit ?

What is the best way to install supply water "sub metering" for each tenant unit in a mix-used building that has 8 smal...

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posted by sales_nospam

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by sales_nospam

electrolysis

OK yoy experts (especially Bob W. if he's still alive), My foreman griped today about copper lines touching metal studs...

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posted by ironmike

23 comments posted 19yrs posted by ironmike

Clothes Washer Shut-Off Valve

I had a single lever, clothes washer shut-off valve, replaced after it began leaking. It was eleven years old. During t...

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posted by wds

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by wds

Copper or PVC?

Thanks, in advance, for your comments and input regarding my question. That said, I'm considering going with PVC pipe t...

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posted by kw4z

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by kw4z

Retrieving screwdriver from toilet drain pipe?

Yes, I'm a dumbass. This has become quite apparent, so there's no need to remind me. Long story short, I dropped a 10"...

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posted by sumbum29

32 comments posted 19yrs posted by sumbum29