Single pipe steam radiator barely heats up - is there a way to flush/unclog...
I am renting this apartment, so i rather keep the Work as less invasive as possible.I have several single pipe steam radiators (could as well be the cast iron type). One of the radiators heats up at...
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How can I add valves to supply lines when the lines are soldered to the faucet?
I am trying to replace an old faucet that my 3 yo child is unable to use because of its design. I'm new to plumbing but actively reading. I haven't seen these supply lines w/o valves before. This looks...
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What are these exterior features?
What are these protrusions on the side of this house?The other side of the wall is a second bedroom with clean walls no protrusions. House is double brick.Some kind of vent? Why?Water pipe to roof...
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How to fit a 4" pipe through a 3" space
So while redoing some flooring in my laundry room, I discovered that whoever built my house in 1995 got real lazy and used a flexible foil pipe to connect the dryer vent in the wall through the floor...
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Can this 4'' PVC perforated sewer pipe be used for a french drain?
I would like to use PVC pipe instead of corrugated pipe.I went to HomeDepot (Canada) to see what is available and the below is my only choice. I don't think this will work as is since the lateral holes...
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How do I fill this hole around radiator pipes between my attic flooring and...
How do I fill in this hole so that the filling doesn't fall in? The pipes are for a radiator and they lead from the attic floor down through the 2nd floor. I do not want to use expanding foam because I...
View Article3"& 3-1/2" Sch. 40 steel pipe capacity when used as short posts [closed]
I need to temporarily support a piece of equipment. What I have at my disposal is 3" sch. 40 pipe and 3-1/2" sch. 40 pipe. I need to know the weight capacity of a 9" piece of each, standing vertically....
View ArticleHow 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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How can I remove blocking element from hot water pex?
I have an issue with bathroom sink. Hot water flows very slow compared to cold water.Testing made me conclude that there is something stuck just before the shut-off valve (green cross on picture). Cold...
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How to brace a loose tub spout?
This is a problem I've been struggling with for a while. How would I go about securing the pipe leading to a tub spout?The spout rattles every time the water is turned on/off. This wouldn't be a big...
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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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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...
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Pipes under bathroom sink leaking
Why is a brand new installed trap leaking here - under neath?
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Cracking noises as wood expands near heating pipes
I live in an old apartment building, as is typical in Berlin. The pipes that drive the hot water to the heaters are exposed. They're also too close to the wooden floors.As the pipes heat up, I suppose...
View ArticleWhat is the correct way to clean/maintain sink bathroom drain?
Some research says boiling water, other research and people I know warn against boiling water (too hot, bad for pipes or the glue or something). I am of the opinion to avoid boiling water. I also agree...
View ArticleInsulating outside minisplit lines
I need to insulate two outdoor minisplit lines. They are 3/8 and 1/4 inch copper lines - approximately 15 feet.Edit: They came with insulation but after several years it is damaged and needs...
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American Standard toilet has a cracked plastic tub under the tank. Something...
Recently, I removed the tank of one of my toilets to replace the flushing system. The old one was supposed to have a two-position handle to flush half or a full tank. The problem was that the full tank...
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Durable leak-proof connections / couplings for corrugated drainage pipes
PVC pipes can be joined using couplers and glue to form a durable water tight connection. I have not had any such luck with corrugated pipes - and have had to deal with the consequences of leaking...
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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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How do I ensure that I hit studs and not pipes?
I'm mounting a vanity and mirror in a small half bathroom and there's only 1 stud to hit behind my drywall (1990s build). However, this stud seems to be flanked on either side with pipes. To make...
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