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Can a 2" pipe connect vertically to a 3" pipe before it hits the vent?
I have about 2' of 2" pipe coming from my shower. It's well within the required 5' before the 3" vent stack. Can I tie it into the 3" pipe coming from my toilet with a sanitary tee?In my head I feel...
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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What is this pipe I found buried under my yard? [closed]
I have been living in this house for 3 years. The house was build in 1957.While digging in the yard to prepare to install pavers, I came across a black pipe that I don't know what it is. I'm following...
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What is this metal plug thing on my outside wall?
I've ignored this small metal plug/pipe for the two years since we bought the house, but now I’m experiencing an issue with my combi boiler (which sits on the other side of the wall, in the kitchen) I...
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What are these capped, metal pipes in our yard?
We've owned this home for 5+ years now, and these pipes have been bugging me. Even moreso now that I'm looking to do some landscaping right over one of them.The house was built in the 60's in a...
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Strengthening a gazebo roof support rod that was previously bent
Snow fell on my gazebo while I still had the canopy on it. It bent the rods inwards and downward. I have managed to straighten them as much as I could, but I feel like they need to be strengthened...
View ArticleWould water ever flow backward in house plumbing?
I am repiping with PEX through out a small house (1 bath, 1 kitchen, fridge, washer/dryer).I have an idea to running a short copper section immediately from the outside (house main shutoff) to the...
View Articlecold water coming out of hot water inlet (water heater)
The hot water heater suddenly stopped heating the water that runs to the house.I'm visiting Puerto Rico tending to my elderly parents and their hot water heater suddenly stopped working.I removed the...
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Route washer drain into toilet drain or vent stack?
We have a house that has its washer drain into the bathtub drain through a pipe that was routed into the bathtub overflow pipe. It has been working fine but when the washer spews out its used water, it...
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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Hvac drain pipe fell off. Accident or not?
I had my HVAC unit fully inspected in May of 2023 and the repairman said that the unit is in excellent condition. However, in December of 2023, I was away on a vacation and while away I got an email...
View ArticlePipe Under Dryer
While remodeling my place I ran into a random pipe under my dryer. What is the for? I had to cut out a square in the metal floor and when I pulled it out, it turned out to be a pipe. I don't think...
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Replacing ABS Drain Pipe Cleanout
A PVC drain pipe in my basement boiler room is leaking at the cleanout fitting. I have been unable to locate the leak visually. I tried unscrewing the plug, cleaning it, putting on fresh silicone, and...
View ArticleDWV vs Schedule 40
My downspouts flow into drain that moves rainwater away from the house. I'd like to extend that drain further out. Existing pipe is Schedule40. There shouldn't be any loads going over the new...
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How can I fix the noise caused by this hot water heating pipe and my wall?
My house has hot water baseboard heat. It's generally pretty quiet, except for a loud, repetitive ticking/popping sound when it first turns on. From what I've read, that usually means there's air in...
View ArticleHow can I seal my dryer vent elbows?
We have a dryer vent in our apartment that has a couple of twists and turns (due to the design of the floor plan) on its way out to the roof to vent. The twists have been done by elbow joints covered...
View ArticleIs the a specific way to restore flowing water after having shut off water at...
Is there a specific way to turn the water back on other than flipping the switch @ the water meter? All of my indoor faucets are closed. I live in the Richmond,TX a suburb of Houston. We are...
View ArticleCan I mix galvanized and black (iron) pipe when plumbing for new gas service?
I'm getting new gas service (Nat. Gas, M425, 1-1/4") installed. Big Box Store doesn't sell 1-1/4" black pipe (only 1"), but they do sell 1-1/4" galvanized. Can I run galvanized for mainline (from...
View ArticleCan't get NPT connection to not leak
I am trying to connect a spigot (3/4 in. FIP Inlet) to an elbow (3/4" NPT Male).If I understand correctly, FIP and NPT are directly compatible - right?Even with paste thread sealant (which I believe...
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What is the condition of my pipe? [closed]
I am doing bathroom remodeling. Can you tell me how my pipe looks? This house was built in 1980. So about 44 years old. My house has been using water softener for a long time. Does it look still ok? Or...
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