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Pretty much any residential plumbing questions. For "item specific" details such as a specific model of fixture, I will need to research and there may not be any useful information available.
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While I'm no longer actively contracting, I do like to "keep my chops up" by answering these questions. I have many, many years in the building trades and love to share my knowledge and help others.
I still follow new developments in the field about new materials etc. I often discover new things while researching information about the questions I receive.
You know what flows downhill, payday is on Friday and don't bite your fingernails. (plumber inside joke)
"Green" is a new HOT buzzword. Taking the same old product and changing the slant of the advertising and the packaging does not make it "green".
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| Marty | 01/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Dana. |
| Anne | 01/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | great reply and quick! Thanks Dana! |
| Brent | 01/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | That was exactly what I was looking ..... |
| Sean | 01/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I appreciate the quick response, thorough information ..... |
Hi Clint, I believe these types of valves are typical "compression" type globe valves which means they have a washer and seat. After turning off the gas, you should be able to back off the gland nut and
Hi Mike, To answer your first question, Yes, it is possible. It could be a seepage type leak rather than a "sprayer". Small leaks tend to accumulate mineral build up in time and seal off now and then
Hello Makoto, Depending on the length of the split, a standard 2-bolt repair clamp might do the job. Try to clean up the exterior of the old pipe as much as you can before installing. I have used these
Hello Andrea, I can think of no reason for this. There should not be an "overflow" line. The TPRV drain will occasionally leak if the pressure in the tank is too high for some reason but that's all.
Hi Sukhdeep, Remodeling can be tricky. When plumbing is originally installed, none of the wall finishes like wall board are applied yet and everything is exposed. During a remodel, its all covered and
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