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Latest Reputation Received Question Topic Date Comment New bathroom. Plumbing Jul 25, 2008 08:06 AM Very helpful. Thanks shower water leaks... Plumbing Jul 24, 2008 08:16 AM That's what I'm thinking, too. I'm in the process, checking, grouting, sealing, etc. Thanks. tub drains slow/toilet... Plumbing Jul 23, 2008 01:20 PM i will try this vent cleaning and see how the results are, thnaks for the advise vibration in pipes... Plumbing Jul 21, 2008 03:11 PM speedball answer was very accurate,thank you for your help speedball. Moving and adding a... Plumbing Jul 20, 2008 12:32 PM Helpfull! banging well xtrol tank Plumbing Jul 20, 2008 05:12 AM sounds good to me..... cause thats what i thought,i,ll try clunk,clunk&clank,clank...first though .....thxs for the answer Installing New Pressure... Plumbing Jul 18, 2008 08:42 AM Close , it works on the old tank but not the new one, the old one has an inlet and an out put, the new one only has one????? Venting a totally new... Plumbing Jul 16, 2008 04:17 PM Sounds like he know his stuff plug in new sewer line... Plumbing Jul 16, 2008 09:38 AM quick and knowledgeable response. Thanks washing machine causing... Plumbing Jul 14, 2008 09:02 AM i'm having the same problem with smell and I thought this might be the answer! I'm glad to see someone else thinks it would work too. Cracked Fitting Plumbing Jul 14, 2008 12:10 AM Thanks Speedball, trying to get the vendor to replace unit. A few questions Plumbing Jul 13, 2008 04:36 PM Tom, you need to take a step or two back and recognize that your way of doing things is only one way of doing things. Proper fitting to sweat... Plumbing Jul 13, 2008 02:10 PM He's right, I had missed the slip on hardware. A few questions Plumbing Jul 13, 2008 12:43 PM I know some exceptions Liability for abortion... Other Law Jul 11, 2008 04:31 PM bull she knew what she was doing so u shouldn't blame it all on the father. And its not the clinics fault she decided to murdur her baby unclogging bathroom... Plumbing Jul 10, 2008 04:11 PM Advice helped but the diagram did not seem very clear to me. Thanks! Knocking Hot water pipes Plumbing Jul 10, 2008 07:13 AM balancer Pipe size Plumbing Jul 10, 2008 06:44 AM Another good respond Pipe size Plumbing Jul 10, 2008 05:58 AM Well stated. cistern noise Plumbing Jul 8, 2008 02:06 PM It was sugested to me before that my problem might be the ballcock but with no solution, thanks speedball1 top bloke !! septic scam or septic... Plumbing Jul 7, 2008 05:48 PM Now You Are Talking, Tom !! Great Advice .... and free of charge, too !! :-D Move a inquiry to right... Plumbing Jul 7, 2008 04:12 PM I believe your answer or the mixing valve answer are right on. I won't be able to find out until the new neating season. Thank you! septic scam or septic... Plumbing Jul 7, 2008 02:45 PM Also suggest that you add your phone number to the federal do call list. septic scam or septic... Plumbing Jul 7, 2008 11:59 AM Good summary of dos and don'ts for septic system users Gas Pile slope Plumbing Jul 7, 2008 03:47 AM SPOT ON!! Gas Pile slope Plumbing Jul 6, 2008 10:41 PM I have never heard of anyone sloping gas lines, it makes no sense what so ever, if you look at how gas lines are run they almost always have some verticle and horizontal in them. Dishwasher air gap... Plumbing Jul 4, 2008 08:08 AM That makes perfect sense. It probably was an easy clog (if I remember correctly, it was from being stupid and putting lettuce down the disposal... so it might have just been blocking the p-trap. I did flush it with lots of water afterwards) sulfur smell Plumbing Jun 30, 2008 06:11 AM great start to help!!! ABS vs PVC piping Plumbing Jun 28, 2008 04:37 AM thank you very much. Worth looking into. sewer line Plumbing Jun 27, 2008 01:38 PM tom you are indeed an angel from heaven keep up the work and enjoy retirement Moen Plumbing Jun 27, 2008 05:21 AM Tom you are always a good help Knocking Hot water pipes Plumbing Jun 26, 2008 08:47 AM that is nice to know. I always heard it was air but thought it was more like you say. What a silly man cred is!!! Seat is stuck in... Plumbing Jun 25, 2008 03:40 AM Great Answer Speedball, but sure wish you had that old screwdriver. Do you just put it into the seat and turn the seat dresser and turn and it is good as new? You plumbers earn your money. Hard work but confident I too can succeed as a plumber. Yikes Knocking Hot water pipes Plumbing Jun 24, 2008 01:44 PM Who does he think he is, an expert, not just someone who thinks he knows what's happening but someone who actually does know. Why are you pissing on his post? You aren't an expert Cred. Knocking Hot water pipes Plumbing Jun 24, 2008 08:59 AM He is an plumbing expert with 12,386 post that stated his disagree with you and went on to post an explanation in a very nonconfrontational manner. This isn't the religion board where your disrespect will be tolerated. kitchen drain will not... Plumbing Jun 24, 2008 08:40 AM Right on the money!! I ended up in the attic, cut the pipe, snaked the vent, and best of all Speedball's picture of that collar to repair the cut pipe was great. bathtub gurgles when... Plumbing Jun 23, 2008 07:00 PM seems to make sense Knocking Hot water pipes Plumbing Jun 23, 2008 06:14 PM What a silly man you are. Why do you piss on my post? Who do you think you are? svchost.exe Windows Jun 22, 2008 06:23 PM Thanks a lot. This lifts my worries too as it almost sounds like the super-malicious 'RVHOST.exe'... Kitchen Island Venting Plumbing Jun 22, 2008 05:23 PM Thanks, great help! Water Pump Circuit... Plumbing Jun 22, 2008 12:26 PM Thanks, Now I know what to look for. bathtub gurgles when... Plumbing Jun 22, 2008 08:00 AM Well put ! Toilet gurgles... Plumbing Jun 21, 2008 05:50 PM Helps me too. Thanks for the thoroughness. aerated septic system... Plumbing Jun 19, 2008 08:11 AM Speedball,you are a crusty ole fart and I like you,being a crusty ole one myself.Thanks for the info,however it doesnt help my problem.I have always been careful to abide by the "to do-not to do"list.Thanks tho.I needed a new copy of them... shower,toilet and sink... Plumbing Jun 19, 2008 06:57 AM great value shower drain smell Plumbing Jun 18, 2008 08:05 PM quick response; much appreciated pvc pipe hole repair Plumbing Jun 18, 2008 05:01 PM great link Draining/Venting... Plumbing Jun 18, 2008 11:45 AM Great answer plumbing tool wanted Plumbing Jun 17, 2008 06:12 AM figured it would be something like this. plumbing issue with... Plumbing Jun 16, 2008 07:53 PM this guy knows his stuff too! Low pressure in several... Plumbing Jun 16, 2008 05:50 PM Thank you! My food disposal... Plumbing Jun 16, 2008 12:19 PM good advices. very helpful. repair outside of... Plumbing Jun 16, 2008 04:54 AM The info was terrific. I applied the info over the weekend and my problem is solved. Thanks again for the help. clog in service pipe Plumbing Jun 14, 2008 08:59 AM The answer I received from "Speedball1" was Easy to understand,and,thorough.I will add to that,"Speedy". Flushed vent pipe,... Plumbing Jun 14, 2008 08:51 AM I agree Flushed vent pipe,... Plumbing Jun 13, 2008 06:08 PM awesome response time!! Toilet flushes multiple... Plumbing Jun 13, 2008 10:59 AM Their answers fixed my problems, thanks much! Seat is stuck in... Plumbing Jun 13, 2008 10:23 AM Excellent and quick answer so I will try a hacksaw to cut the seat wrench after I first try the screw driver. Thanks sppedball1 Toilet flange issues. Plumbing Jun 10, 2008 06:00 PM yep, this is how you do it right. Moving Toilet 4 ft. Plumbing Jun 9, 2008 01:40 PM awesome!! Adding a bathroom to a... Plumbing Jun 7, 2008 09:26 PM Thanks for your help! Can't wait to put one in. How do I find out the... Plumbing Jun 7, 2008 09:09 AM Good info. Pressure switch slowly... Plumbing Jun 6, 2008 10:37 AM I will verify that connection before replacing... Thanks for the tip ! Will a 2" pvc... Plumbing Jun 6, 2008 06:48 AM The confirmation of the good information is greatly appreciated. hot water faucet chatter Plumbing Jun 5, 2008 08:59 AM seems to be the way to go I give it a 10 My toilet talks to me. Plumbing Jun 5, 2008 08:45 AM He sounds very knowledgable and I will definately take his advice. water tank overflow Plumbing Jun 4, 2008 02:35 PM thank you for all your help. i'll try it when i get back to work. Concrete Shower Floor... Plumbing Jun 3, 2008 11:16 AM It sounds accurate; but I am not a pro! Thanks. I will pass it on to my plumber. Installation of a... Plumbing Jun 3, 2008 10:41 AM It definitely answered my question. no pressure in bladder... Plumbing Jun 2, 2008 11:03 AM I had a submrsble pump. We had to put 30# pressure back in and then it worked great. Think the gauge is bad. So that will be replaced. thanks a bunch!!! Basement shower drain... Plumbing Jun 1, 2008 03:12 PM Answer is on the right track even if not yet the solution. low Water Pressure Plumbing Jun 1, 2008 07:45 AM No, must admit I don't drain or flush the tank. Just the plain 3/4' galv nipples, all hot water faucets are affected. Will flush and drain, many thanks and will let you know the fix. Leaking Shut off... Plumbing Jun 1, 2008 07:01 AM great thank you mystery leak flooding... Plumbing Jun 1, 2008 06:08 AM speedball knows what hes talkin about. ill trust his advice definitley how to fix a leaky... Plumbing May 31, 2008 11:00 AM answer was helpful and promt,thankyou. Unable to turn the... Plumbing May 31, 2008 10:25 AM Excellent response with a diagram included. Thanks Piping in a new toilet Plumbing May 30, 2008 09:31 AM Tom only answered half the question, i still dont know how to connect into the existing waste line hissing toilet, not the... Plumbing May 30, 2008 06:56 AM very helpful with the question and with calming my nerves patch hole in bottom... Plumbing May 29, 2008 01:10 PM Good answer What caused did the... Plumbing May 29, 2008 09:57 AM That's my opinion, too. But my plumbing contractor says "no way". Adjusting psi on Square... Plumbing May 29, 2008 06:47 AM Thank you. Very clear answer. Breaker keeps kicking... Plumbing May 28, 2008 09:07 AM We still have a small drip coming out of overflow pipe, but we did reset the red button..so far breaker has not kicked for an hr. Plan to check elements as well..thanks Plumbing Venting diagram Plumbing May 26, 2008 06:39 PM good information . I need more clarifacation Leaking Water Boiler Plumbing May 25, 2008 04:16 PM Tom is accurate because you poorly described your prob;em and mixed terms, he had to ask queswtions. Drain for Basement Sink Plumbing May 24, 2008 06:58 AM Clear answer! 90 Degree copper elbow... Plumbing May 23, 2008 05:48 AM Great answer Leaking Water Boiler Plumbing May 23, 2008 02:48 AM Not sure why these questions were relevant Bleach and Septic Tank? Plumbing May 22, 2008 02:43 PM Useful help. Rheem eletric water... Plumbing May 21, 2008 06:55 PM A good answer, but we have checked for mice and found none Is It Vent stack? Plumbing May 20, 2008 04:09 AM Thanks for the speedy reply!!! running pvc for... Plumbing May 19, 2008 05:45 PM Thanks because I didn't want to move the trap. It worked for the tub/shower so it should work for this since the drain is in the same spot the tub drain was. water won't stay in... Plumbing May 19, 2008 12:10 PM helpfu image concrete shower base Plumbing May 18, 2008 11:34 AM Hey Tom , speedball1, thanks alots we really need all that info. to figure out what we needed to do first and inbetween and last thanks so much mamapiglet (Brenda) How to move a sink drain? Plumbing May 17, 2008 05:45 AM It helped me to decide the easiest and better move. Renovation of old... Plumbing May 16, 2008 12:14 AM Excellent answer as usual!! All upstairs drains slow Plumbing May 15, 2008 07:13 AM Tom is so helpful! Can you flush wipes... Plumbing May 15, 2008 12:11 AM Great "to the point" advice and information. Image is helpful also. Sewage smell.a popular... Plumbing May 14, 2008 04:45 AM I think this guy absolutely knows what he is talking about. I am grateful to have access to such an expert!! Lack of cold water in... Plumbing May 13, 2008 11:30 PM Vey useful as I can now go back to the plumber with the information to sort the problem out bathtub water won't... Plumbing May 13, 2008 03:00 PM You are great thank you so much
