Plumbing Forum

installing a bathroom sink?

I'm having trouble connecting the drain to the top of sink, the elbow is off by a 1/2 inch it would line up, plus I can'...

1 comments posted 22yrs

posted by mstockjf

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by mstockjf

electric water heater

Hi, It seems as though my water heater stops working when it gets cold out (40-55 degrees). The unit is new, and it is...

4 comments posted 22yrs

posted by hs1450

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by hs1450

Dishwasher Install

My run from the Dishwasher to the hookup is about 9 feet! I need to run extra long drain hose and water supply. Here is...

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posted by roback

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by roback

Alternative to dielectric union

I've heard that a brass nipple can be used to join copper to galvanized pipe instead of a dielectric union. Is this true...

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posted by bjpriceNOSPAM

10 comments posted 22yrs posted by bjpriceNOSPAM

submersible pump curve chart

What was the site that had the submersible well pump curve charts and info. I thought I had it in my "favorites", but yo...

3 comments posted 22yrs

posted by hb.realty

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by hb.realty

Dual central heating system

Hi , I have an existing solid fuel heating system and I want to connect up an oil fired boiler to it. Please advise on...

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posted by FRED_EILE

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by FRED_EILE

Need help With Stuck Steam Pipe

I have an old house that uses steam heat. I installed tile in my first floor bathroom and I need to replace the steam p...

1 comments posted 22yrs

posted by vitomacdoc

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by vitomacdoc

pipe fittings

Hi all, I'm looking for pipe fittings and nipples (black or galvanized) that have National Pipe Straight threading. 1 1...

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posted by marmac2

7 comments posted 22yrs posted by marmac2

Knocking

We didn't use to get pipes knocking. We run a Glow-worm Swiftflow combi boiler. Suddenly now, when we turn the shower o...

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posted by universitycomputers

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by universitycomputers

Self Igniting vs. Non Self Igniting Torch

: I am looking for a new torch. I have narrowed it down, I think to Crossfire (owned by man who worked for and designed...

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posted by roback

13 comments posted 22yrs posted by roback

Pressure variation

Could anyone tell me why my GlowWorm combi boiler central heating system is now varying from 1.5bar to 3.0bar, now that...

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posted by universitycomputers

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by universitycomputers

dual water heater tank connected in sequence

Doe anyone know where I might get a diagram of two storage tank water heaters connected in sequence? I have two 40 gals...

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posted by d_vader42NOSPAM

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by d_vader42NOSPAM

Warped Cast Iron Clamping Flange ????

This is a follow up on my leaking flange/ shower pan liner situation. Aside from the tile guy using Henry 208 for seali...

3 comments posted 22yrs

posted by roback

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by roback

Sweating 1/2" Stubout In Brass Hanger

I had to reroute a stubout through a wall as it did not correspond to a new cabinet on the other side! I hung it in the...

6 comments posted 22yrs

posted by roback

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by roback

Shower Pan LIner Leaking At Flange

A guy put in a Oatey PVC 40 Mil Shower Pan Liner a few months back. I am just about to tile and I notice that it is lea...

4 comments posted 22yrs

posted by roback

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by roback