Recent content by jecole13

If I understand you correctly... Your lav and shower are on the same level, as the drains drop below the floor the shower should have a p-trap and then connect to the lavatory (2" combination) which would serve as a wet vent for the shower. The shower drain should not exceed 6 ft. before...

This deserves a Wow!!! I agree with the masses, get a saw and cut that nasty mess out! Then use a Rambit on the top of the test tee(clean out)and rebuild it. PS anyone see any primer on this mess?

Where I live all the water meters have an internal check valve which creates the need for an expansion tank. The expansion tank is needed independantly of the PRV. PRV's are only required when the water supply exceeds 80 psi Although they are not a bad idea to prevent damage from ever changing...

Clearly marked "American Standard" however there is no data tag inside service panels

Help me identify an old Am Std Tub/Shower Valve I need parts for an old Am. Std. t/s valve that nobody seems to be able to identify. I'm guessing it is 25 to 35 years old. It is a one piece unit (from top to bottom) it has 2 shower heads, a diverter, a temp and volume control lever, a...