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Expert Profile: Cortez (cort) Cate

Expertise:  I can answer most questions related to residential and commercial plumbing for buildings up to ten-stories in height. I have excellent knowledge of the UPC, Uniform Plumbing Code and UMC, Uniform Mechanical Code. In the event there is a question I am not sure of I will at least let you know what I think and try to give you realistic options. Some problems are unique and may not have a simple answer. In those cases I will try to give you all the variables I know of.
Since 1972 a California licensed B-1 General Building Contractor, C-36 Plumbing and C-16 Fire Sprinkler Contractor; also installing and servicing Heating, Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal operating as C and C Building and Plumbing, California State License 279516. In 1995 I downsized the company to become semi-retired. Still I remain active in the construction industry. As head of a company I placed personnel and job safety as the number one objective followed closely by training and continuing education. Always seeking to stay informed of leading edge technology in the industry. Also I have spent several years as an Apprenticeship Instructor in the Pipe Trades Unions. Additionally I am a certified OSHA instructor.

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What do you like about this subject?  I like the feeling of accomplishment that results from a plumbing system that works perfectly. Plumbing is much more complex than it may seem. Properly installed and fine tuned a plumbing system will function perfectly for many years without major maintenance.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  My primary objective is to try to stay current with the new technology; know what is available, stay abreast of code changes. I also enjoy searching for historical information re: plumbing systems.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: 
Check out "The History of the Water Closet".
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  If you are interested in the history of plumbing this URL has an excellent article by Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine. Click Here to read the article, then scroll down to the "Falling Apart" heading, for vital information on what is needed to mantain our plumbing infrastructure.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 7856
Knowledge   9.94   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.94   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.96   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
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Total Questions
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669
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User Comments
thank you for the reply. I was not pulling your leg. That is why i had tried to keep GREY and WATER seperate. IT's a POLY line, used for years
(dave on 08/22/08)
Thanks for all the info, I feel like I have a better grasp of the terminology and a good idea of what my options are. The house has straight stop s
(Kat on 08/18/08)
Thanks for your prompt response. I'll pass this info on to my husband and see if we can reconfigure for a trap.
(Liz on 08/17/08)
Thank you so much for your expetise. You have indeed answered my question. Thank you again, and if I have anymore questions I'll know whom to ask. Rollin
(Rollin on 08/16/08)
I am very glad that I asked the question and received the answer. Thank you very much.
(Akio Takahashi on 08/16/08)
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Recent Answers from Cortez (cort) Cate
2008-08-22  sewage smell in bathrooms 8/22/2008 9:36:11 AM Hi Tanya, I will help all I can but from the information you have given me (and I realize that is about all you have except I do not know where you live {climate] {I am in Southern...
2008-08-22  Moen Shower Valve 8/22/2008 9:10:53 AM Hi Ken, That valve can be a bit complicated to work on and If you can’t figure it out by looking at it then you my need to get someone to help you. I am giving you the link to Moen...
2008-08-22  basement floor drain 8/21/2008 11:57:31 PM Hi Ann, The most common cause of the condition (although “turpentine-like” is not a common description) you describe is the water has evaporated out of the floor drain trap and...
2008-08-21  household grey water lines 8/22/2008 8:51:17 AM Hi Dave, On the outside chance that you are not pulling my leg I will give you this information; Any line that has threads should have some sort of thread joint preparation and Teflon...
2008-08-19  Mixer tap cartidge spinning round 8/19/2008 9:59:02 AM I can only guess at what you are referring to by “mixer tap” so I will guess that you are talking about a tub and shower valve or similar type valve. It sounds like you may not have...
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