Recent content by cleveland1

Hi All - I have a question on what the pro's think of Shark Bite valves and fittings? I can assume most pro's probably hate them, being that they are unconventional, and make it so easy for DIY'ers to do plumbing themselves - however being that I am on a strict budget, and can not afford a...

Well... I took the strainer/drain cover off, and no change. However, I started to think that the garden hose (using for testing) had a pretty high rate of water flow. I had it hooked up to the utlity sink in the basement. So, I timed how long it took to fill a 5 gallon bucket with the...

I have taken the trip lever stopper out completely - first thing I did. Today I will remove the perforated tub drain cover completely, and see if that does anything. And I will also listen to the overflow tube for any sound. This just does not make any sense. When testing with the...

I have put in a new cast iron tub, replacing an old cast iron tub. In the process, I also cut out all the old CI 2" drian line. I replaced it all with 2" PVC. It is ran the same exact way the old drain line was run. I used a fernco no-hub to join the new PVC to the old CI pipe about 6" above...

Thank you all !!

Yes, thanks - DUH - I just realized how dumb that second question was. What I really wanted to ask was - If 1/4" per foot puts me into an obstacle on the pathway to the stack (stud / header board, etc.) that is difficult to get around - then how bad would it be to make the slope much...

HJ Thanks for the advice. I think I will simply connect the lav branch direct to the stack with a sanitary tee as you suggest, as it is less than 48" from trap to stack. Then to confirm - 1) I do not need a dedicated vent for the lav branch if I do this - right? 2) Does it matter the...

Patrick88 - Thanks much for the quick response and advice. Greatly appreciated. I would like to clarify one thing. You advise to stick with 1.5" pipe for the lav. Does it really matter, I know all that is needed is the 1.5, but I alreaday have the 2" pipe and fittings. And further, I can...

Hi. I am remodeling my mother in law's master bath. I am going to replace the old CI stack with all new PVC, using no hub couplers in the attic and basement to join the new PVC to the old CI. Attached is a diagram of the way the old plumbing exists today. Can you see anything wrong with...