http://www.askmehelpdesk.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:57:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/amhd_imgs/misc/rss.jpg http://www.askmehelpdesk.com http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/replaced-cast-iron-waste-pvc-caulk-417847.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:04 GMT My connections from cast iron to PVC are made using no-hub couplings. They seem like a good seal, but should I add some caulking (flexible, waterproof, etc) just in case? Or not worth it? My connections from cast iron to PVC are made using no-hub couplings. They seem like a good seal, but should I add some caulking (flexible, waterproof, etc) just in case? Or not worth it? ]]> Plumbing capybaras http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/replaced-cast-iron-waste-pvc-caulk-417847.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/sink-drain-417845.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:41 GMT i have an dolder house with iron pipes. the tub connects to the sink with 1 1/2 iron pipe then connects to the toilet. the toilet elbow was leaking which connected to an outside drain pipe 4". im going to do the toilet and drain in pvc, how do i connect the pvs to the old iron tub drain so it wont leak and so i dont have to replace all the old inron in the house? is there a way to do it to code? how do you connect 2 pieces of iron pipe together that broke in the middle so it is code and wont leak? thank u ]]> Plumbing bren1777 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/sink-drain-417845.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/repair-oakum-lead-joint-417822.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:17 GMT Hopefully this makes sense. I can take pictures if needed.

My 50+ year old cast iron flange appears to be joined to my cast iron drain (4" I think) on the outside (pipe inside) by a oakum and lead joint.

While removing the old wax ring I noticed that a 1/2" chip of the oakum/lead ring came off. Everything looks intact and there are no leaks, but I wanted to repair that "chip".

Local plumber suggested plumbers expoxy to built it back up, then a silicone sealer to finish the patch. Would this work? Or is there something better?

I realize that I could drill out the lead and pry it off, then replace it all, but I'd like to avoid that if possible seeing how everything looks to be intact otherwise.

In case it wasn't clear, this is my toilet flange that I am talking about ]]> Plumbing capybaras http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/repair-oakum-lead-joint-417822.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/toilet-inside-drip-refills-every-so-often-417783.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:25:08 GMT We hear drip of water from inside the toilet and toilet refills every so often. if I push down on the flapper, it stops dripping. I cleaned the flapper and where the flapper rests with vinegar. any other suggestions aside from replacing the flapper? Thanks, Enrique We hear drip of water from inside the toilet and toilet refills every so often. if I push down on the flapper, it stops dripping. I cleaned the flapper and where the flapper rests with vinegar. any other suggestions aside from replacing the flapper? Thanks, Enrique ]]> Plumbing enrique623 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/toilet-inside-drip-refills-every-so-often-417783.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/dishwasher-post-installation-slow-leak-417777.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:28 GMT Installing dishwasher - very slow leak in compression elbow on the non-compression side that hooks up to the dishwasher I wrapped teflon tape arround the threads twice and tightened as much as I could - should I have wrapped tape three times? - help! thanks. Installing dishwasher - very slow leak in compression elbow on the non-compression side that hooks up to the dishwasher I wrapped teflon tape arround the threads twice and tightened as much as I could - should I have wrapped tape three times? - help! thanks. ]]> Plumbing enrique623 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/dishwasher-post-installation-slow-leak-417777.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/pump-pipe-size-40-story-highraise-417743.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:22:08 GMT Dear Sir, I looking a plumbing water supply pipe sizing and pump head farmula for 40 story building or genral fandamentl thank you Dear Sir,
I looking a plumbing water supply pipe sizing and pump head farmula for 40 story building or genral fandamentl

thank you ]]> Plumbing khursheddubai http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/pump-pipe-size-40-story-highraise-417743.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/leak-elbow-under-bathroom-sink-417737.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:06:33 GMT I have a leak in the elbow under my bathroom sink. Leaks when water is on full force. Recently, I had taken apart to clean out the stopped up drain. Thanks for any help you can give. PRobine I have a leak in the elbow under my bathroom sink. Leaks when water is on full force. Recently, I had taken apart to clean out the stopped up drain. Thanks for any help you can give.

PRobine ]]> Plumbing PRobine http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/leak-elbow-under-bathroom-sink-417737.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/no-hot-water-pressure-417745.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:57:04 GMT the pressure on my hot water has been running slow for a while yesterday it started stopping altogether after a few mins cold water is coming in fine and water is heting up i have a normal gas boiler any ideas the pressure on my hot water has been running slow for a while yesterday it started stopping altogether after a few mins cold water is coming in fine and water is heting up i have a normal gas boiler any ideas ]]> Plumbing SUZY88 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/no-hot-water-pressure-417745.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/hot-water-running-out-417736.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:54:35 GMT what is dcausing my hot water to run out after four or five mins what is dcausing my hot water to run out after four or five mins ]]> Plumbing SUZY88 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/hot-water-running-out-417736.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/low-water-level-toliet-but-rises-high-when-flushing-417694.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:32 GMT I'm sorry if this has been asked already, but I couldn't seem to find an answer to what I was looking for -- or that I didn't seem to understand:

My toilet, one morning, suddenly had a low water level in the bowl.

In the tank I noticed that the water is at the brim of the overflow tube.

Another thing, when it flushes, the water level in the bowl rises pretty high to the point of worry, but goes back down. I'd say it rises an inch below the rim of the toilet bowl itself.

Just wondering how to get the levels back to normal and if there's any way to prevent this from happening again.

Thank you very much. ]]> Plumbing vee329 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/low-water-level-toliet-but-rises-high-when-flushing-417694.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/well-expansion-tank-pressure-417683.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:19:19 GMT So I understand about setting the blatter pressure to 2 psi lower the the pump turn on pressure. But how full or empty should the tank be before setting the blatter pressure. Should you turn off the pump run the pressure down to 0. Then set the blatter pressure to 38 psi..?? thanks So I understand about setting the blatter pressure to 2 psi lower the the pump turn on pressure. But how full or empty should the tank be before setting the blatter pressure.
Should you turn off the pump run the pressure down to 0. Then set the blatter pressure to 38 psi..??

thanks ]]> Plumbing targabill http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/well-expansion-tank-pressure-417683.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/shower-cutoff-valve-leak-417630.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:42:50 GMT I have replaced the shower cut-off valve twice because when the tub faucet is on, the shower head leaks. When the shower is one, the faucet has some water running. What do i need to do? I have replaced the shower cut-off valve twice because when the tub faucet is on, the shower head leaks. When the shower is one, the faucet has some water running. What do i need to do? ]]> Plumbing professor70 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/shower-cutoff-valve-leak-417630.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/no-hot-water-pressure-417622.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:05:24 GMT We have no hot water pressure through out our house,but we do have cold water pressure. It takes 40 mins to run enough water to to bathe then by the time thats done the water in the tub is cold.We have a gas water heater. PLEASE HELP!!!!!! We have no hot water pressure through out our house,but we do have cold water pressure. It takes 40 mins to run enough water to to bathe then by the time thats done the water in the tub is cold.We have a gas water heater. PLEASE HELP!!!!!! ]]> Plumbing randycurtis31 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/no-hot-water-pressure-417622.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/low-cold-water-pressure-throughout-house-417619.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:25:30 GMT What would cause me to have low cold water pressure throughout the entire house but the hot is fine? and how can i fix it? What would cause me to have low cold water pressure throughout the entire house but the hot is fine? and how can i fix it? ]]> Plumbing nixman121 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/low-cold-water-pressure-throughout-house-417619.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/do-vent-aav-valve-washer-drain-417618.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:25:08 GMT I've read a bunch of threads on problems people have with washing machine water backing up around the drain stack. In particular the posts by hkstroud and speedball1 have been very informative.

I have a 1 1/2" pvc drain stack that is above the height of the washer. It also has a trap before going under the floor. It runs through floor then horizontal where it connects to an older cast iron drain about the same width. That runs outside to an old drywell. A kitchen sink drain (also pvc) runs almost straight down and connects with a T to the same line at the point where the washing machine drain connects to the cast iron. There is no vent for any of this. The sink drains normally and so does the washer most of the time. I just replaced the washing machine today (it was almost 20yrs old) and snaked the lines. I want to prevent any future backups by using a compression fitting and having a closed system.

My question is do I need a vent or an AAV valve or can I just close the system without it? That would mean the only air in the line would be from the open sink drain or the washing machine itself. The drain does get partially clogged up every once in a while. I'm sure from food particles and such. I snake it out and it's fine again but water coming out of the washer drain isn't a very good early warning system to tell me when the line is clogged. :) I'm thinking the closed system might actually pressurize the drain line and keep it cleaner. ]]> Plumbing EGK http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/do-vent-aav-valve-washer-drain-417618.html