Recent content by Rona1d

Some of the ABS joints are leaking and I would like to use this as an opportunity replace them and add a utility sink. My concern is that the cast iron floor drain sticks up with a lead and oakum joint with ABS sticking out of it. It then goes to two 45's (or 22.5's) to get the floor drain to...

I tried to upload the photos directly into this thread but it kept saying the file was too big. I have never changed a shower stall drain before. The drain leaks and I have access from underneath so I want to change it out. Is there anyway to change it without cutting the pipe? I thought they...

if I push on the shrader valve while the system is not regenerating, should air come out?

So when the system was installed by a professional, about two years ago, there was no sputtering from my faucet. So it is a new occurance. What could have changed inside of the valve head to now cause sputtering?

how would air be drawn into the system after regeneration?

i am noticing it is worse right after the system recharges. if I push on the needle in the shrader valve while it is recharging, should water come out?

I have an air eductor iron filter system along with an acid neutralizer and a water softener. For the past few weeks my faucets have been sputtering as soon as you turn the water on. This is a new occurance. The only part where air could be introduced into the plumbing is the air eductor. I...

how many days in between the backwash would you set it to?

what kind and how much?

what size gravel? is the riser tube, bottom basket and upper basket usually a universal size?

I know there is a basket, and a tube, and something at the bottom - is there anything else? Anyone have links online? I have diagnosed my issue to something inside of the tank and I am going to dump everything out and start over.

it is the fleck 5600 backwash only valve

im trying to upload pictures but it says the files are too big, right now it is in bypass and the pressure is normal. i dont see how it could have clogged the dip tube since i just poured it in through the hole

I am watching some videos and I did not slowly refill the tank with water- I just closed it up and then backwashed. I have a feeling something is clogged. any tips on how to check?