Recent content by Bucky Badger

One of the copper water line did leak and unfortunately was an expensive fix because it was imbedded underneath the concrete floor in the family room and had to be rerouted temporarily but that's another story. Right now I concerned about the water pressure that was mentioned and if I should...

Update: I just want to thank the forum for helping me out, specifically Terry and wjcandee for suggesting the Korky silver cap MP fill valve. I ignored the problem for a few months and lets just say it wasn't the smart thing to do. A plummer came over to work on another maintenance issue then...

So you guys think it's not air in the line causing this.

We have two bathrooms, first floor and second floor bathroom. After the first floor bathroom tank fills up after every flush, I hear one big thud. I don't hear this thud when the second floor bathroom tank fills up after every flush, I only hear this happening in the first floor bathroom. I...

Can anyone recommend and where to get a quarter turn angle valve as a shut off valve going underneath a kitchen sink? I was thinking of using one of the big box stores quarter turn angle valves but apparently the ball inside is plastic.

Well, it looks like the all around 1.5" pvc santee was the one installed. I wasn't around when it was installed, I thought I made it clear with the contractor to install the 2x1.5x1.5 santee, same as the original. I hope this is OK. BTW, now that 1.5" cast iron vent is resting on the pvc slip...

Yes, you are correct Terry, the santee is 2"x 1.5" x 1.5" in the wall. The PVC, I was a bit concerned at first using the PVC knowing the cast iron lasted so long. As far as the 1/4 shutoffs, I actually had those replace 2 months ago because the old ones leaked and was still on the fence of...

Thanks fellas for the replies, I appreciate it. What is standard practice in replacing a cast iron t fitting? The current cast iron t fitting is original and has been there for over 40 years and no problems. I want to use a similar cast iron t fitting. The contractor left some supplies but I'm...

I was concern as well for future upgrades. I think you guys are right and will bring it down to at least 16 inches. The inspector said it's not very difficult to do. What's the best way to test if the new lowered stub out doesn't leak since there is nothing there other than the stub out and the...

Hi all, It's my first post and this is a great site with a wealth of information. I've done a search with the stub out topic and now understand what the inspector was talking about. I'm doing a kitchen renovation with a contractor and I hope to gain more info besides what the contractor is...