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  1. Hello, it sounds like the diverter stem is...

    Hello, it sounds like the diverter stem is defective, or there is debre in the stem. Take the stem out and check for any possible Debre, and look in the valve body to make sure that the port is...
  2. Hello, if you have a water meter to your home I...

    Hello, if you have a water meter to your home I would first shut all water fixtures off and check your water meter ( watch the dial for about 10 minutes) to see if there is any movement on the dial...
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    Hello, if you space your tub a 1/4 inch from each...

    Hello, if you space your tub a 1/4 inch from each end that will allow you to rest a 1/2 inch greenboard on the tub ledge, and the wonderboard will rest on the tub base, that will keep you from...
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    Is there a recirculating pump on the system? If...

    Is there a recirculating pump on the system? If so it could be a checkvalve problem.
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    Hello, how old is your house? And are you getting...

    Hello, how old is your house? And are you getting sewer odors in the bathroom? It sounds like your sewerline is starting to backup and its pushing air up through the toilet. Possibly improper venting...
  6. Hello, it could be that your floordrain is almost...

    Hello, it could be that your floordrain is almost completely plugged, and there should be a trap primer that is filling the drain sense you said that it looks like clean water, so the trap primer is...
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    Hello, you could put a 2" female thread x slip...

    Hello, you could put a 2" female thread x slip adaptor on the nipple, then bush down to 1- 1/2" and install a 1- 1/2" p-trap that would save you some space. Good luck.
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    HELLO, you might need to take the rubber gasket...

    HELLO, you might need to take the rubber gasket out and take some mineral spirits and clean between the drain and shower base to clean any soap scum that may have accumulated between the gasket and...
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    The decolav 1625 did not come up on web page, can...

    The decolav 1625 did not come up on web page, can you try it again. Your lav drain may need a deferent type of drain assembly. Need to see the lav detail to help. Good luck
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    It sounds like you have a partially plugged...

    It sounds like you have a partially plugged drain, and when you plunged the toilet while your kids were in the tub you forced the sludge up the tub drain, you should have the drainlines rootered out...
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    The easy way is to cut the threaded nipple right...

    The easy way is to cut the threaded nipple right next to the trap and use a mission band to tie a piece of pvc pipe and then the pvc trap. But I would have a licenced plumbing contractor look at the...
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    Was the leak on the threaded nipple or trap?

    Was the leak on the threaded nipple or trap?
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    Hello, you may not be reaching the problem with...

    Hello, you may not be reaching the problem with the small cable, it depends on which way the drainlines are running, you might be at the farthest point and need to try from the other drain. But it...
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    Volume of water

    Hello I need to know how to figure how many gallons of water do I have to poure into a
    10" diameter pipe to get 5 pounds of head pressure? Thanks
  15. It could be that the main sewer line is beginning...

    It could be that the main sewer line is beginning to back up, do you notice any girgling sounds in the tub or shower when you flush the toilet? If so have your sewer line snaked out.
    If you have...
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    If your hot water is running and you don't have...

    If your hot water is running and you don't have hot water then your water heater is the problem. If it's a gas heater it may be the thermocouple that's gone bad, and the pilot light has gone out, if...
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    Any licenced plumber can fix it as long as it is...

    Any licenced plumber can fix it as long as it is your property and you own the line that is leaking, the cost will depend on what type of waterline is leaking, and how accessible the line is. If the...
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    Some times the flanges cannot be screwed down if...

    Some times the flanges cannot be screwed down if there is no backing beneath the floorboard, but you need to check if the flange is solid enough to set your toilet. Take hold of the flange and pull...
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    Sounds like that sower does not get used to...

    Sounds like that sower does not get used to often, if that's the case run your shower for a few minutes every two weeks to keep the trap primed. Good luck:)
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