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Replace cartridge style shower handle?

I've taken it apart and found a red washer type thing and a green washer type thing. I've tried to twist it off but with...

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posted by zildjyn

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by zildjyn

P Trap Washers

Which washers are best for under sink p traps, beveled or flat black? Thanks, Kevin

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posted by kevin.williams

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Soil pipe

installing new soil pipe in basement. It's about 10 feet away from main pipe. Would like to know the angle of drift per...

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posted by replyto

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Rough-in help

I am installing a Delta 1800 series jetted shower valve. What is the standard height for the valve to be installed. I h...

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posted by rabrown

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moen 1225

I replaced the shower cartridge and now it drips worse than before. When the old unit was out I turned on the water to...

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posted by jnospamposi

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power venter (off topic slightly)

I have a question about the tejerland hs2 power-Venter. The blower motor and exaughst hood are separate items. You need...

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posted by mrstinky

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by mrstinky

main line

I am connecting to the main water service with a 1 inch pvc line.The run is about 300 feet from my soon to be installed...

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posted by klawre

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sump pump for temporary use

My parents live in a house with a full cellar. They have a drain channel around the edge of the cellar, and a sump pump...

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posted by cayoung61-#spamblock*-

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Sink faucet runs slowly (how to fix?)

I put in a brand new Bridgewater faucet in my kitchen sink. Two knobs, a regular nozzle (center, between the two knobs)...

2 comments posted 22yrs

posted by cayoung61-#spamblock*-

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by cayoung61-#spamblock*-

Classes to help understand the 2004 Illinois Plumbing Code

The Building & Fire Code Academy is offering classes to help Illinois licensed plumbers understand the changes in the I...

4 comments posted 22yrs

posted by mdanner

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by mdanner

Flushing in the toilet bowel

Every few minutes the toilet bowel starts and stops for a few seconds. Not a complete flush but a small amount of water...

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posted by lmmill

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by lmmill

HELP! Snake is stuck in the drain.

This is a 1/4 inch coil snake 25 feet long in a hand rotator device. There is a knob ( 1/2 inch ) on the front and is a...

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posted by thetaxdon

10 comments posted 22yrs posted by thetaxdon

North West England Plumbing/Heating - Boiler Specialists

If you require a new boiler, please try us for a quote. As we have direct links with the manufacturers, we can almost c...

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posted by NoSpam

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5/8 water meter

Could someone explain what is meant by a 5/8 household water meter? What do they cost and is it ok to use a 1 inch main...

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posted by klawre

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by klawre

Disney World WCs

Hi, I live in the UK and have had 3 loos installed recently. They are all poor flushers. I visited Disney World recentl...

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posted by m.s.jones

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