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    Oatey has a one step glue for cpvc use . In fact...

    Oatey has a one step glue for cpvc use . In fact that's what it is called, one step glue . Only one can. ( no need for primer and glue both ) It comes in in a bright yellow can, 1/2 pt. size. It...
  2. Question: Septic tank

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    Are you asking septic tank or septic system? A...

    Are you asking septic tank or septic system? A septic tank can be installed in clay soil But I would suggest putting a few inches of sand underneath the tank to help level the landing pad for the...
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    It will depend on square footage of area to be heated and what centers you plan on running the tubing. A rule of thumb is that you don't want any one run or loop to be over 300'. So you could end up...
  4. Question: Volume of water

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    Holy volume "BATMAN". Who would have thought such...

    Holy volume "BATMAN". Who would have thought such an innocent question would have stirred such a debate!
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    Maybe using a pvc union of some sort?

    Maybe using a pvc union of some sort?
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    Sorry I only answered half of your questions....

    Sorry I only answered half of your questions. Typically you would run it with 6" centers either in a serpentine or a looped pattern. I'm not smart enough to get you diagrams and post them for you to...
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    NO! Pex makes a "pex" tubing that is designed for...

    NO! Pex makes a "pex" tubing that is designed for in floor heating. I believe it is called "he-pex which has an oxygen barrier.
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    SPEEDBALL, you are right on the money except that...

    SPEEDBALL, you are right on the money except that you need to divide instead of multiply. So 5 / .434 =11.52 feet. SUPERPLUMBER if you still need to know how many gallons of water it would take to...
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    SPEEDBALL1,not sure if this is the right place to...

    SPEEDBALL1,not sure if this is the right place to reply to you or not. I am from Wisconsin and we go by WI. State code. Thanks for saying I was mistaken instead of being simple. Not code here so we...
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    How old is this toilet? Another option could be...

    How old is this toilet? Another option could be that the toilet is old enough that it's limed up badly and that could be the problem. I'ved tried cleaning but with little success. Might be time for a...
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    You hit the nail right on the head GROWLER. The...

    You hit the nail right on the head GROWLER. The only thing I would add is (and this is just my opinion, no scientific data to back up) air chambers are a waste of money and time. Because they may...
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    Yes , Oatey makes what is called a "one step...

    Yes , Oatey makes what is called a "one step glue". It's yellow. Can label and the glue both. Only to used on CPVC. I think at 70 degree ambient temperature you can turn water back on in 15-20...
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    I would want my kitchen cold and my Fridge hooked...

    I would want my kitchen cold and my Fridge hooked up to the hard side of your water distribution system. Another consideration would be, are your outside faucets (hosebibbs) hooked up to your soft...
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