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Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the reply. I went out and further investigated the exterior box and found that it is not just a disconnect but, rather, a subpanel with a 50A breaker. I had originally stated that it was...

We recently moved into a home that had a hot tub at one time (since removed). There is an existing 50A circuit from the main load center to an exterior load center (Siemens W0408ML1125) mounted on...

I live in Iowa so it gets plenty cold. I am thinking I'll run PEX all the way back to a utility room where I can install a drain valve and just blow it out (or back drain) before each winter. Sound...

I have an outdoor hose bibb (faucet, spigot, sillcock... not sure the correct terminology) that I need to relocate. We live in a northern climate so it's a frost-free variety. The problem is I am...

Ok, thanks for the help. I'll give the building inspector a call and get some specifics on what is allowable and what isn't.

I'm not sure what I've said that leads you to believe I won't pull a permit... I fully intend to do so and just want to have a good plan to present to the inspector (which is why I'm seeking advice.)...

I'm pretty certain floating sheds are OK, they are all over around here and permitted accordingly (though most are just on 'skids').

I'm thinking the outer (slope) end might only need 2 blocks...

Ok, sorry I was sort of in a rush. Yes, I will get a permit and follow all local codes. The shed is a "Clerestory" style roughly 12x12x12. It will be built with 2x4 studs 16" on center. There...

I am planning to build a 12x12 shed on moderate slope. We have 42" frost line where I live so I'll be drilling some fairly deep holes :-( About 1/3 to 1/2 of the shed will sit on pretty level...

Well, my wife just left the light bulb on continuously and it appears to have rectified the problem. From reading other posts around the web, it appears this is a rather too common problem for GE...

Our 5 year old GE Eterna Series fridge has the door water/ice dispenser. The water quit flowing a few days ago but it still made ice. I traced the problem to some ice in the line between the bottom...

Thanks for the reply. I was hoping I would be able to utilize the railing posts as you suggest. I had considered using 4 of them to create 3 "window" areas for either lattice or blinds.

Thanks...

Anyone?

Here is a picture and a rough drawing (CAD) that depicts the way it's put together. If something isn't clear, let me know. In the CAD drawing the end away from the posts is the ledger (attached to...

Yes, it all came out fine. It took most of the day and several trips to the hardware store. By the way, I am now the biggest fan of those copper fittings with the solder built in (they have ridges...

I have a 12' x 16' deck. Construction is 2x10 ledger attached to house and two 2x10 beams sandwiched around three 6x6 posts (posts are set in concrete piers 4' deep). The beams are set in...

I finally got this job done. The nipples were a real PITA to get out but after that, it was pretty easy. Thanks for all the help!

Sorry, pry wasn't the right word. I've tried wire-brushing as much as I can (it's very hard to get around it with the vent in the way. I will try some wd-40 as well. Thanks, I'll keep working at...

I am having trouble removing the nipples. I started with the hot side and cut the copper off. I'm trying to remove the nipple and it won't budge. I'm afraid I might damage the w/h where the nipple...

Sorry guys, I'm probably making this an unreasonablly long thread. I'll just grin and bear it and sweat the proper fittings. Sounds like the sharkbite fittings aren't a good solution.

Thanks KISS, I would plan to use couplings if I sweat this all together. I'm just wondering if those shark bite fittings and some PEX tubing would work and be a reliable solution. That would allow...

massplumber2008, thank you for the reply. I will certainly buy plenty of parts and plan to return what I don't end up using :) Good info there... thanks.

Anyway, I stopped over lunch and had a...

Ok, I have seen those before. One end sweats to the copper pipe and the other threads onto the nipple? That looks pretty simple. I'll try to pick this stuff up this week and get it installed. ...

Thanks for the responses. You suggest a "copper flex line". Can you clarify that? I'm not familiar with anything in 3/4" copper that is flexible (I can surely be educated though!). If I...

Here is a picture (first picture) after using a scotchbrite pad to clean it up a bit...

Looking at the existing shut-off valve, there is only about an inch between it and a "T" fitting. Can I...

Yes and no :) I'm not familiar with different types of copper (Type M vs Type L) but I can be educated. How can you tell the difference (especially from those pictures?)

I do see now that I...

That sounds like what I'm looking at. I am going to try attaching a picture (should have done that to begin with). I am pretty comfortable with copper plumbing so I think this is something I can do...

We have a 5-year old home with a gas water heater. There is a lot of corrosive-looking material (rust colored flaky stuff :rolleyes: ) where the 3/4" copper house plumbing is connected to 2 steel or...

Thanks guys, I am all for routine and preventative maintenance. I'm also grateful to have a local mechanic I trust. He's not the least expensive but I know he won't "fix" something that isn't...

Hey thanks for the "timely" responses... just kidding, it's all good info (but I posted the question over a year ago).

Regardless, since that visit to the dealership I had another (and last)...

It was just the igniter needed cleaned. The blower is the exhaust fan.

I woke up this morning to luke warm water. I checked the gas water heater and noticed it wasn't running. I didn't smell gas so I flipped the blower motor off and then back on the pilot lit and...

I picked up a wax-less seal device along with a wax ring this morning to try and tackle this problem. I removed all the wax and the extension flange. I then installed the waxless seal and set the...

I just finished replacing the floor in a bathroom with tile (previously was vinyl). I added a flange extension to the toilet flange to raise it due to the higher floor height of the tile.\

I have...

Ok, I kind of thought it sounded a little easy. It sure is tempting though!

The valve ports (hot/cold inlets, shower head outlet) combine both a threaded fitting and 1/2" slip sweat fitting. I...

I am plumbing 2 showers that share a wall (back to back). In order to get the hot and cold supplies to the proper side of each valve requires lots of twists and turns. I was advised by someone to...

Sorry it took so long to get back. I was able to install this as directed above and it worked perferctly. I used the plastic fittings (like those at Lowe's) as those where the only ones I could...

Ok, thanks for the advice. I had planned to use the PEX tubing with those "sharkbite" push-fit connectors. The ones I have seen online appear to be made of metal while the ones the local hardware...

I plan to add a spicket in our garage and use it, mainly, for washing our cars. It will be plumbed to soft-water. We live in a cold weather climate but the wall I intend to install it on is an...

Ok, that is what I figured. It just sounded a little too much like a "profit enhancer" for the dealership.

Thanks for the replies!

I have a 2005 Dodge Caravan and it's going in for a 30,000 service. Dodge recommends oil change ($20), tire rotation ($20), and tranny flush ($150).

Dealership says they recommend a Throttle...

Ok, just so I'm clear on this: subfloor remains, then 2x4 lumber is used to create a "basin", then the compaseal plastic is laid and formed, then a mortar bed on top of the plastic, then finally the...

I am looking at removing a standard fiberglass bathtub/shower enclosure and installing a tiled shower. What are my options for the base of the shower? I've seen one or two products online that are...

It's a shame because it looks so great right now with full bloom... well, 3/4 of it looks great ;-)

Thanks for the info. I kind of figured that was the case but had gotten lots of free advice that it would eventually sprout limbs on that side so I let it go. Not a big loss, I think I paid $10 for...

I have an ornamental cherry tree that I purchased about 2 years ago and planted. When I got it I could see that one side of the main trunk didn't have any branches but figured it would fill out. ...

Thanks for the help. I ended up just replacing the whole thing for $70. I am pretty sure the tank was cracked like you said but I didn't feel like it was worth the time to spend trying to fix it.

Is the spud washer the single washer in the middle (through which the water flows)? If so, I have replaced it and that isn't where the water is leaking. I am almost 100% certain that the leak(s)...

I have a mid-80's Crane toilet. I can not get it to stop leaking from the two mounting bolts. I've tried replacing the washers & bolts, cleaning the porcelein with scouring pad, and even using...