How to get better seal on a 5/8" dishwasher drain line adapter?
I have a kitchen sink drain that has a y-branch for dishwasher drain water. I think the y-branch is 5/8" diameter. This is probably the one I...
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Installing a sillcock, can I slightly bend copper for an offset connection?...
The hose bib at my parents' place hasn't been working for quite some time so I wanted to try my hand at replacing it with a frost-free sillcock. While water only dribbles out when the faucet is opened,...
View ArticleAC Pipe wrap replacement
What type of insulation can I use to replace the rotted out K flex on my AC outside pipes. Will the normal pipe insulation from Home Deport be o.k with some aluminum tape to protect it. Or is it a...
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How to patch sink drainage pipes into wall?
There are mouse droppings in the cabinet under my kitchen sink. The mouse has has torn open a bunch of plastic wrapped bottles in the cabinet. We think that the mouse or mice entered through the hole...
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Gas Pipe Material Type Allowed?
What type of material is allowable for Natural Gas line in a water heater installation ?Is Galvanized pipe allowed ?What kind of pipe is in the picture attached?Can you provide links to acceptable or...
View ArticlePaint to protect schedule 40 black steel pipe running outside above ground
Do I need to paint or otherwise protect black gas pipe running outside to the meter?The existing pipe is painted gray, I imagine this is to prevent rust.If paint is needed, is there a specific kind...
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Repair/replace waste pipe
Have this damaged waste pipe. Pipe was so old that when I attempted to remove the P-trap, the pipe simply started disintegrating.I removed two clamps and the sleeve (Fernco pipe coupler). I tried to...
View ArticleCan't get plumbing auger past T-junction after 90° angle
I have a clogged outbound sewage pipe below my kitchen sink. Or rather - some distance away from below my kitchen sink. I have a kind of a plumbing auger, but - its head is a bit wide (maybe 1.5-2cm...
View ArticleWhat is the minimum temperature for house heating system to keep pipes from...
Roughly what is the minimum temperature to set a house heating thermostat controller to in order to keep pipes from freezing? Assume no other considerations, e.g. assume no one is living inside.
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How can I secure a shower pipe from the back side?
I have a shower head which is loose and moves back and forth. Fortunately I have access to the back of it and when I looked, the flange on the elbow connector right before it goes into the shower head...
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What is the source of this leak?
I've just noticed there is a leak under my kitchen sink. At first I thought maybe one of the faucets was loose. But when I look further, it looks like water is seeping out from the place where the top...
View ArticleWhat happens when PVC solvent cement drop into THHN wire insulation?
Usually when you put wires in a house. You need to connect the empty PVC pipe first then pull the wires. I need to put AWG 1 wire and using 1.5" PVC pipe. There are some corners where I need to insert...
View ArticleMy bathroom sewer vent is in the bathroom, it does not go out the roof?
My toilet is right next to my sink they are only about 10 inches away from each other. Right in-between them is a vent pipe. There's literally 5 inches from pipe to toilet, and 5 inches from pipe to...
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Correcting Existing Waste Water Drain Setup
Relevant background info: 200 year old stone farmhouse in PA. Built into a hillside so the first floor is also the basement. At the rear of the house, the second floor is ground level. The main soil...
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What are the purposes of pvc pipe with open end in my crawl space?
I have two PVC pipes in my crawl space with open end, one pipe with open end goes into ground of the crawl space, one goes out to outside of the house but no exit can be seen outside.Are they abandoned...
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Stuck pipe extractor tool
I recently moved into a new house which has electric shower heads. One of the bathrooms had a cheap thin metal extension pipe attached to the plastic shower head outlet. My shower head does not use...
View ArticleWho do I call to prevent frozen pipe reoccurrence?
Last winter, one toilet in the basement stopped filling. This was during a prolonged spell (uncommon here) where the temp (in Fahrenheit) was down in the teens. I discovered that the only affected...
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How to fix a leaking pipe-to-valve connection?
My kitchen pipe is leaking. I think I have identified the leak in the red circle.I should not apply glue or any kind of sealant, should I?What if I tighten it with a spanner and it still leaks? Wrap it...
View ArticleWhy does our shower make a screaming noise?
Our shower has a problem...It's very loud! When water hits the correct temperature and flow the shower immediately starts shrieking like a banshee.It seems to be related to the flow because we can turn...
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What do I need to cap this propane line?
I'm removing my old propane stove. I disconnected the hose and this is what's left. The outer diameter of the threads is 3/4 in (as best I can measure with a tape; I don't have calipers).What do I need...
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Able to / good way to cover / handle cleanout in the floor
I am trying to install vinyl plank flooring in my basement and the cleanout is right in the middle of the floor unfortunately. Am I able to cover it and/or is there a good way to handle putting the...
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What can I use in place of missing coupling fittings on a used heat pump?
I picked up a Dream 8kW pool / spa heat pump which came without any fittings for the water in/out. The unit looks like this:The previous owner used a rubber coupling like this for his pond.I'm looking...
View ArticleWater supply plumbing changing of pipe size
Just a quick 1...I'm installing a jojo and I have ¾ supply which I'll be feeding the jojo with...but I was thinking can't I run the ¾ pipe for about 2 meters and than upstream the pipe (increase the...
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Should I be worried about rusting metal straps for copper gas pipe?
A few years ago, I had a copper gas pipe installed professionally on the exterior of a house, and these metal brackets (if that's the correct term for them) were used to affix the pipe to the...
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Is it safe to use Category 1 80,000BTU furnace with 2 inch PVC exhaust?
A contractor just finished installation of new HVAC system with a category 1 furnace (model: GMES800805CNAA).He originally used a reducer to connect 4 inch exhaust to a 2 inch PVC pipe. He claimed that...
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Which part do I need to connect a 1/2" OD 3/8" ID drain pipe to an 1/2"...
It sounds silly but it seems I can't just connect a 1/2" OD / 3/8" ID drain line to my 1/2" dishwasher wye.I purchased this one which should be 1/2" but I measure roughly 5/8" OD.You can see there is...
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Buried Vpc gas pipe rusting, possible to repair?
I discovered that the green vpc coated iron pipe (pipe says astm a53 on it) for my gas line to my garage is rusting pretty badly. Is it safe to evacuate the pipe and sand down and coat with pipe tape...
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Can/should I cap off these radiator pipes while the radiator is disconnected?
We're renovating a bathroom and the cast iron radiator in that bathroom has been disconnected. It's getting cold here and we'd like to be able to use our boiler and radiators (hot water, not steam) for...
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Replacing old bathtub faucet
I apologize in an advanced for my lack of knowledge on this. I’ve never had to fix a bathtub faucet before.My bathtub faucet has excessive leaking whenever I use the shower. I thought it might have...
View ArticleDIY options for lining 2" PVC pipe?
I have some lengths of 2" PVC pipe that I am using for routing ethernet cables (e.g. no water). When I have to push a new cable through, it tends to get stuck on the joints in the pipe.Is there a good...
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