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  1. Question: Water filters

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    Water filters

    Is there a filter to go on a shower arm to filter water thru a shower head?
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    Driveway cleaning

    What is the best product to clean alga off concrete driveway?
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    Everyone charges differently for labor, but you...

    Everyone charges differently for labor, but you can buy 2 Fluidmaster Pro 45 fill valves only for about $20, average price is under $10 plus tax for each one in my area, and if that is the only part...
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    Everyone charges differently for labor, but you...

    Everyone charges differently for labor, but you can buy 2 Fluidmaster Pro 45 fill valves only for about $20, average price is under $10 plus tax for each one in my area, and if that is the only part...
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    Read out on White Rogers thermostat

    The read out on my White Rogers Digital 1F86-344 series 80 thermostat has turned black on green temperature read out screen. Furnace is working. Batteries are new and installed correctly. Any ideas...
  6. Question: Timevoff

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    Take care and get well soon

    Take care and get well soon
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    Mike45plus, I have been using Schedule 40 PVC...

    Mike45plus, I have been using Schedule 40 PVC pipe for power vent hot water tanks for as long as power vent tanks have been on the market with no problems along with a condensation line on the power...
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    Thanks Mark, according to the plumbing inspector...

    Thanks Mark, according to the plumbing inspector in this area this is a national government change to go into effect in April 2015 that all 55 gallon hot water tanks or larger have PVC power vents as...
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    Hot water tank flues

    I believe Tom or Mark can answer this question for me. I have read that after April 2015 gas hot water tanks over 55 gallons will have to have a PVC flue instead of metal flue pipe. Do you know if...
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    Hot water tank advice

    Been out of plumbing business for many years and have lost touch with many new products. Remodeling my slab condo with new wood floors and new carpet, have 17 year old Bradford White hot water tank...
  11. Question: Carpet pricing

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    Carpet pricing

    Can some tell me how much a square foot of carpet would cost if it was $40 a square yard
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    What is the material of the stubout pipe for...

    What is the material of the stubout pipe for spout, copper, galvanized, brass or other material?
  13. If it is a double bowl sink with a disposal...

    If it is a double bowl sink with a disposal 12"-13" off floor, single bowl 12"-15". It is better to be low than high
  14. If you are using a 4 burner cooktop only without...

    If you are using a 4 burner cooktop only without a oven, you should use 1/2" gas pipe, a minimum of 3/8" might be sufficient, but to be safe 1/2" would be the way to go.
  15. Thanks for the infor Mark, very helpful

    Thanks for the infor Mark, very helpful
  16. Thanks Mark, I am not sure there is only one...

    Thanks Mark, I am not sure there is only one break since I have not run a camera through line yet. Can tell from test tee that when multiple fixtures are used at same time that not all waste water is...
  17. At speedball, Can this also be done with PVC...

    At speedball, Can this also be done with PVC under slab, Had house job with crack PVC pipe under slab.
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    If this is a new range make sure you use the...

    If this is a new range make sure you use the pressure regulater that comes packed with it. In this area after you are out of the wall in 1/2 pipe with value you can hook up to range with flexible...
  19. Question: 2 story plumbing

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    If I am understanding your question right, if...

    If I am understanding your question right, if these bathroom PVC pipes are sanitary lines, I don't know any where that will let you run sanitary lines into storm drains, and PVC can be very noisy in...
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    Check local plumbing code, in my area 3" is the...

    Check local plumbing code, in my area 3" is the smallest floor drain allowed ,1 1/2" is allowed for tub. If you don't have to be concerned with code, check Marks's and Tom's post, both are very good...
  21. Many problems could be causing leak, it could be...

    Many problems could be causing leak, it could be the whirlpool pump, or from the piping going from the pump to the jets or the return piping, the seal on one of the jets on the backside of tub or it...
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    Pressure in 1/2" line and 3/4 line are the same,...

    Pressure in 1/2" line and 3/4 line are the same, Your concern would be volume, for your project you should upgrade to 3/4" as ToolGuy3 recommends.
  23. Question: S trap

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    Depending on your code, but in Ohio S traps are...

    Depending on your code, but in Ohio S traps are illegal with no exceptions for the reason Mark stated.
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    I had a lot of problems with Price Pfister...

    I had a lot of problems with Price Pfister faucets, Moen is is pretty much trouble free and at a reasonable price. If you do have a problem, changing the cartiage will usually solve problem. Delta is...
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    Good health to you Tom.

    Good health to you Tom.
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    No sweat joints underground, use at least L...

    No sweat joints underground, use at least L copper coil or K copper is even better, but more expensive and a little harder to work with. Use armiflex pipe insulation on pipes where they come through...
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    Toilets have intregral traps built in them....

    Toilets have intregral traps built in them. Toilet cannot be double trapped and work proberly. If you have trap in floor that toilet sets on I would think that 3" opening was once a floor drain. You...
  28. Question: Water overflow

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    Unless your washing machine is in a unheated...

    Unless your washing machine is in a unheated garage or porch, I see no reason you can't use it. Need more information as to location of washing machine.
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    A 1/2" high or 1/2" low flange, you should still...

    A 1/2" high or 1/2" low flange, you should still be able the set the toilet on it with no problem or leaks.
  30. One difference I see between plumbing supply...

    One difference I see between plumbing supply house and big box stores are with Kohler toilets. Normally with same name on them (example: Wellworth Toilet). The Wellworth in a supply house and a big...
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    I would recommend Moen, reasonable price, easy to...

    I would recommend Moen, reasonable price, easy to repair when needed, just replace cartridge. Delta is also good, but when it needs repair you have to replace ball, 2 springs and 2 rubber washers, no...
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    3/4" openings in Goodman furnace

    I have a 2 year old Goodman gas furnace model CAPF1824B6CA with two 3/4" female thread openings next to each other above burner in bonnet. I know the 3/4
    Opening on right is a/c conditsation line,...
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    If it is a sump pump it would have one outlet...

    If it is a sump pump it would have one outlet pipe that accepts water from the footer drains and if code allows condensate from furnace and a/c with cover that is not necessarly sealed tight. If it...
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    It is legal in Ohio.

    It is legal in Ohio.
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    I don't know what a good price was that you were...

    I don't know what a good price was that you were getting, but in the Ohio area a pro max power vent is close to $900 and a pro max standard flue vent is about $550, if that helps you.
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    A power vent A.O. Smith promax gas water heater...

    A power vent A.O. Smith promax gas water heater must be vented to the outside, read instructions for locations. There are distance restrictions, 3' from a gas meter, 4' from a window plus other...
  37. Question: Ice maker

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    If you have water to the solenoid valve but not...

    If you have water to the solenoid valve but not to the ice maker you need a new solenoid valve, make sure you have water coming out of the supply valve first.
  38. Question: Shower leak

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    Would need to know brand of shower valve, but...

    Would need to know brand of shower valve, but sounds like you need a new cartridge.
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    Sorry Judy, but it was not obvious to me as it...

    Sorry Judy, but it was not obvious to me as it was not also to Tom and others that it was one OP with 2 usernames. I do understand how AMHD works and try my best to answer questions in the plumbing...
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    I also would like to hear it from the OP as Tom...

    I also would like to hear it from the OP as Tom suggest, not from Mollypup or JudyKayTee in order to give a helpful response. The OP did not make it clear if the meter is just servicing her unit or...
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    If the water line was just servicing your unit on...

    If the water line was just servicing your unit on one meter you are responsibable, if it it was servicing 4 units on one meter then the cost should be split between the four units.
  42. Question: Under mount sink

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    Undermount sinks should mount under the...

    Undermount sinks should mount under the countertop leaving the countertop smooth to the sink with no sink lip.
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    Headlight Condensation

    I have a 2009 Chevy Cobalt with 20,000 miles on it. The right headlight has a lot of condensation in it that I can't get to dry up. There is no nicks, or cracks in the headlight lens and all the...
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    I agree with Tom 100%, I find Dap Tub and Tile...

    I agree with Tom 100%, I find Dap Tub and Tile cauk the best and is easy to use in a squeeze tub instead of a caulking gun. It cleans up easy with water and a sponge.
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    As Tom said all codes will allow you to drill a...

    As Tom said all codes will allow you to drill a hole for a water line, I don't know Mass. Code but in Ohio saddle valves are not legal for icemakers, humidifilers or any other hookups if you are...
  46. Media is involved and there is also a class...

    Media is involved and there is also a class action suit in progress which I am not part of since my problem is recent. Many of the Water Department officials are facing charges, lost their jobs or...
  47. I honestly am a union license plumber and when we...

    I honestly am a union license plumber and when we do new houses in this area we install water bars when the people move in to test the house and they have water when they move in until the water dept...
  48. Thank you for the advice, Since this is our 1...

    Thank you for the advice, Since this is our 1 year old house, by turning off the water at the meter we will be living without water in the house. The water dept here is notorious for taking weeks or...
  49. Legal time I must give a utility to take action

    I have a City of Cleveland water meter that leaks in my finished basement, I have had no results in days to replace the meter from the water dept. They will not even return my phone request. Being...
  50. I don't know your location, but in Ohio you can...

    I don't know your location, but in Ohio you can put three lav sinks on a 1 1/2" waste line. Also in Ohio even that it is a better job to use a double fixture fitting it is not legal. Code says you...
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