Plumbing Forum

Bathroom Tap

Our cold water bath tap has been running slower and slower for the last couple of weeks. Today it was just trickling. E...

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posted by d.p.carter

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leaking bath tub drain

Hi. The drain in my bath tub leaks water, but let me paint the scenario for any advice, suggestions. When we take a sho...

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posted by swope1221

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New sink types

I need a new sink and looked at the Home Supply type store. They have a sink type called Franke Granite Sinks. They are...

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posted by grand7488

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Water Softener

Authorized dealer of Ionics Corp (since 1947) looks for outside sales representatives. Barton Perkins Inc. is a nationa...

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posted by sales

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Waste water question?

Hi, hopefully someone can answer a question for me. I'd like to know if I can get rid of waste water from a washing mac...

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posted by steve.headlam

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electric + propane water heaters

We switched from an electric to propane water heater 5 years ago mostly for comfort during power outages. Propane cost...

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posted by bobp

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How to use PVC Primer?

Hello, How do you use PVC Primer? Do you let it dry before using the solvent welding glue? Thanks, Mike :)

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posted by mikeandjackie73

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water heater foul odor and NOISE

Just installed a new American 40 gallon heater.........top element makes huge sizzling noise when on and the rotten egg...

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posted by baron

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Faucet slow to shut off

My kitchen sink faucet is slow to turn off. This is a recent problem. After the faucet is turned off, the water continu...

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posted by rkrygier1

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plumbing noise

I have noise in my copper pipes when hot water is run through them. It sounds like an old steam radiator banging but no...

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posted by jrlaws

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help with sealing threaded pvc leak

I have a 2-1/2" PVC threaded male going into an in ground pool pump. This was leaking, so I pulled out the old piece, c...

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posted by noway

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moving washing machine upstairs

Good day, looking for any input ... I am remodeling my 2nd story bathroom and intend on moving a washing machine upstai...

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posted by bobcat714

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Power flush toilet problems.

I have been using an Eljer model 141-7000 toilet with a WCTC PF/2 Energizer flush unit for a little under three years....

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posted by wmelee

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Sewage Drain Pipe

I'm installing a new toilet in workshop. The footing for the foundation will be about 12" deep. Can I/Should I run the...

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posted by thecarreras

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Just a stop in

I want to wish you all a Very Happy Holiday and you all are missed by me. I loved this Group. Blessings, JP

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posted by pmartin

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