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Emergency Floor Drains

What is your read on the UPC rules for emergency floor drains. (not IPC) They have a 0 fixture count so I guess need no...
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posted by Lemmiwinks
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by Lemmiwinks

Work in New Orleans

Anybody looking for work give us a call. We are a 30 year old mechanical contractor. We offer excellent pay and benefits...
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posted by pontmechanical
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by pontmechanical

wax rings

I must be doing something wrong. Toilet leaked, replaced wax ring, and still leaks at the floor level. Replaced wax rin...
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posted by rmccarthy01
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by rmccarthy01

clay seperator

i am a novice potter, and would like to know if someone can help me design a clay seperator for my wash up sink? there m...
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posted by thepubguy
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hotwater system issues

Hi I have a Hardie Dux HDE250 electric hotwater system, 250L. installed 1993. I have had no problems with it except the...
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posted by cavv
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Backflow Valve install conundrum

Recently had a sewer backup in our basement and wanted to install backflow prevention valve (regular Home Depot special...
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posted by ssbob98
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by ssbob98

Pressure reducer causing pipes to vibrate

I had a plumbing company install a pressure reducer on my house and when they turned the water on it started causing ba...
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posted by no
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by no

water heater install?

Hello, What would a plumber charge in labor to remove and install a new water heater. 40 gallon, gas fired. USA, ILL. Fu...
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posted by Mason121
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by Mason121

Hey Bob, it worked!...kind of

Tried your suggestion, gentle persistence and making it to appear to be in "his best interest" to log my time but to no...
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posted by webmaster
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by webmaster

Apprenticeship

Hello, About two years ago my boss gave to me an apprentice application which I filled out and handed back to him (afte...
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posted by webmaster
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by webmaster

baxi luna 310 fi

installed a baxi luna 310 fi combi boiler worked great for 7 months then developed a problem with the DHW only getting...
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posted by someone
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ferncos

Hey, Who said 2" ferncos won't work on 1.5" PVC? I just saved myself a whole bunch of pain and sorrow (not that it'd pas...
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posted by ironmike
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by ironmike