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Sewer gas problem downstairs after installing upstairs sink

I replaced the upstairs kitchen sink. Had to use new p-traps, etc, since the new sink was deeper than the old one. This...

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posted by Old Southern Rock Guy

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boiler not filling with water problem...

Hello, My name is David and I have a boiler problem I was hoping to could help me work thru? I have a peerless Natural...

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posted by bravedave96

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Kitchen Sink Question

Hello everyone, I'm looking for a chart that lists the standard basin sizes for kitchen sinks. Naturally, I don't expec...

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posted by ed_neff

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Drain machine

Hey guys: Thinking of purchasing some new drain clearing equiptment for emergency service to existing clients. In the p...

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posted by aquasafewater

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Upsizing Dain Vent Pipe?

We want to Limit the number of Roof penetrations and want to combine some of the Vents. What are the rules for taking s...

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posted by scott-i

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Run out of Hot water quickly: Hot water tank defective?

I have my hot water tank set to medium. I have not change the setting, but it seams we are getting less and less hot wa...

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posted by labicff

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tankless hot water heaters

first time to this newsgroup so I'm not sure if this question was asked or not. What do you think of the tankless hot wa...

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posted by bones1515

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What causes the loud gurgling in old water heaters?

Just curious as to why an old water heater tends to get noisy? Last one got so noisy from gurgling that it awoke me at...

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posted by bent_peg

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yellow water with a strong iron spell

We bought a water heater that was used for 6 months and then the buyer didn't like it, so the plumber took it back and...

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posted by kconway

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Sewer clean out installation

We recently had Roto-Rooter come out and snake out our sewer connection. Apparently tree roots were clogging the pipes...

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posted by deuteros

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Central Heating Problem

Why are some of my radiators(2 or 3) not heating up. Standard/Basic system, in bungalow.- 13 off radiatiors. Have remov...

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posted by jmail

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Money down drain - help please

I have a central heating problem that has not been cured for 3 years and involved 3 independent plumbers. Thermostat ha...

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posted by keith.bushell2

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fitting one reducers

Hi Please could somebody tell me if when fitting a 10mm pipe in to a 15mm TRV, a one-piece reducer is suitable andwhich...

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posted by nopam

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Which Shower Pump?

I want to install a shower pump. There are loads on the market, all with different 'Bar' ratings. Can anyone advise me...

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posted by colin.devonport

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Baxi Bermuda Inset 2 50/4E lockout

I wonder if you can help. I have an intermittent problem with a Baxi Bermuda Inset 2 50/4E back boiler. The pizo starts...

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posted by brian.w.hughes

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