Plumbing Forum

Submersble pump hp size and water well depth

Is a 1/2 hp 5gpm goulds pump adequate for a 300' well? I had a company install one, however, I get very little pressure...

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posted by natureboy

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by natureboy

Kohler faucet problem

I have a Kohler kitchen faucet giving me problems. The faucet is a single lever type. When I lift the lever to get wate...

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posted by <rchkthfm

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by <rchkthfm

Exam Question Help

Does any one have any example questions that would help someone study for a state exam. My friend has taken it twice bu...

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posted by thumbtac

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by thumbtac

What happened?

At least with my news provider all the messages have disapeared in this newsgroup. Is it just me, or has this happened t...

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posted by findme

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by findme

Garbage disposal won't reset

My garbag disposal quit working and when I tried to push the reset button it won't reset. I know there is electric to it...

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posted by guitarzoid

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by guitarzoid

Black flakes in hot water pipe

For some time I have noticed an increasing amount of black flakes exiting with the hot water in my bathroom sink. The f...

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posted by alertex

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by alertex

pex

can you run pex pipe all the way to a elec water heater?( no copper stub ups) have fun!

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posted by aboveallplumber

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by aboveallplumber

Kill the slime that made the low volume toilet

I am proposing that the slime ball that made low water consumption toilets be killed. preferably by drowning.

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posted by jchrist

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by jchrist

high initial pressure

all areas of the house have high initial water pressure then the pressure/flow drops after a few seconds. I have just r...

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posted by totallc

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by totallc

stupid question

ok,, here goes,,no laughing p-martin! Cistern water feed, dont really know how deep, about yr-1/2 old pump from Sears....

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posted by arrowplum1

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by arrowplum1

Leaking Flush valve/Flapper

Question: I have changed the flapper in the toilet tank to stop a trickle from leaking into the bowl, however, the prob...

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posted by notalawyer

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by notalawyer

What is this machine called?

Let me try to explain what this machine does. It is used for pulling out galvanized pipe from underground on one end th...

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posted by guitarzoid

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by guitarzoid

Calcium in Pipes!

Hi, I have a trailer, with calcium built up in my pipes, my husband was draining the water tank and I guess got to low...

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posted by vestals

8 comments posted 22yrs posted by vestals

Turbo flush

Does any one know how to remove the electric moter on a Setma Turbo flush T12. I think it twists off but it is very toug...

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posted by mikeang

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by mikeang

(Poll) What kind of flux do you use?

I've been using a gray acid paste made by Oaty (sp?), but have run out and don't see it on the shelves. What would you r...

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posted by jdworley

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by jdworley