Recent content by beckkl

Any tips for joining copper to it? There is already a bell, where the old copper was removed. It was necessary to remove, as valve on the extremely short piece of copper was totally shot. Some folks mentioned Lead-Loc compression fittings, but I was wondering if there would be any way using...

My wife and I purchased a home, which is being gutted and completely redone. I noticed the water coming in from the street is a lead pipe. Would it make sense to have this replaced? I'm unsure of the cost, but I'm sure it isn't going to be cheap. The home inspection guy said it isn't really...

Hello, I was wondering if there were any gas tank water heaters out there folks consider a good mix of price/performance. I'm currently building a 2.5 bath home, with a 55 gallon whirlpool tub. 4-5 people. Gas is cheap where I live ($1.00/therm), and I was looking at the .7EF Effex models...

I'm starting to question even using Pex at all. Doing a standard Trunc/Branch with CPVC and a recirculating pump might make more sense. For whatever reason I feel more comfortable with having CPVC fittings in a wall than a Pex fitting. After measuring again, it looks like the furthest...

I am building a new home, in which I will be the GC. I have experience running pex, and thought I may tackle the supply work in my new home. The pros/cons of all of the layout options have my head spinning. I keep flip-flopping between doing a remote manifold layout and a home-run system. I...