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    Jun 16, 2008, 08:28 AM
    Dielectric Union
    What is the estimated cost of putting in a dielectric union in a crawl space with about three feet of clearance between a copper/galvanized joint from a licensed plumber?

    Thanks!
    Hammer
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    Jun 16, 2008, 01:34 PM
    Are you just trying to see if the bid you got was out of line? What do you mean when you say "three feet of clearance between a copper/galvanized "
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    Jun 16, 2008, 03:12 PM
    Bob... the three feet seems to refer to the CRAWL SPACE in this case... I think!

    Hammer... are you asking about water pipes or waste pipes?

    It is almost impossible to give you any real USEFUL ideas on pricing here as it is crawl space work and really depends on each individual plumber in the end.

    I recommend that you get 3 different quotes and go with the best, most interested plumber.

    Let us know what you think...

    Mark
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    Jun 17, 2008, 12:45 PM
    Mark you could be right but "3 feet of clearance between a copper/galvanized joint " lead me off. We may never know unless Hammer comes back.
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    Jun 17, 2008, 02:47 PM
    I just hate a mystery! ;)
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