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    Please critique this drain configuration!

    You know what? I didn't even look. My concept of venting was obviously off, so I wrongfully assumed that was the problem. When I started remodeling this bathroom months ago, I simply ripped out the drains to remove the vanity and didn't even check if there were obstructions. In the meantime...
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    Please critique this drain configuration!

    Nevermind! I decided to try an S trap. There must've been a clog in the old line to the floor. It drains just fine, and I don't hear any gurgling at the end. I guess everything is ok. Thanks a lot for your help guys!
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    Please critique this drain configuration!

    Thanks guys. I think I'm starting to understand. If I'm reading this correctly, the setup in the picture has to be as good as or better than an S trap, right? Should I go ahead and hook this up and test it? If I still have slow drainage, then I'll KNOW it's a clog somewhere. If...
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    Please critique this drain configuration!

    Thanks, Wally. The reason I decided to change it was b/c of what I read of the effectiveness of a P trap vs. an S trap...not the effectiveness of draining water, but of trapping the gasses. I know I didn't HAVE to change it, but I wanted to do it the best way. The only way I could fit a P...
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    Please critique this drain configuration!

    Hi all! Need to re-plumb this drain assembly under my vanity. There used to be a simple S trap. It used to drain slowly due to improper venting (more specifically, there isn't one.) I want to change it to a P trap and add an AAV (I know, sometimes frowned upon, but better than nothing I...
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    Access Panel for Tub

    Another day, another challenge:) I have a question about my access panel for the tub. As you can see from the drawing, I can't do a 12" x 18" access panel straight in from the back. I have to come in from an angle. My question is, does the actual opening have to be 18" wide to get...
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    Shower Faucet Installation

    Thanks Jim, Red, and king!
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    Shower Faucet Installation

    That's the most irritating thing. That seemingly such a standard and common method of construction would produce a result outside of the specified range. I would think this would be a frequent occurrence...at least by those of us like my plumber and myself that don't read the directions...
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    Shower Faucet Installation

    It's an 1 1/2" from the handle to the flange trim. Even with a shorter stem, it wouldn't go back flush. I'm assuming that b/c the retainer sleeve is finished it's meant to be exposed. Now, I have no basis for saying that other than that it seems logical. I could be wrong! I think I...
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    Shower Faucet Installation

    It's the one that came sealed with it, so I assume so. You're right though, it seems like the easiest solution would be a shorter stem! And yes, per the instructions, I did reverse the retainer sleeve. It wasn't even close the other way. Using 3/4" or 1x buys me and extra 1/2 or 3/4" depth...
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    Shower Faucet Installation

    After both of your comments and my initial reaction that it looked odd, I'm going to redo it so the black threaded portion doesn't show. I guess I'll use 1x material or even 3/4" ply. I guess it shouldn't be too bad. Thanks for your input guys.
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    Shower Faucet Installation

    No, not until I read your post! It appears the 2 5/8"- 3 1/2" was shown in the instructions for a shower AND tub control instead of the shower only unit instructions. The shower only instructions (as attached) don't have a min. or max. listed. I did a test installation without the...
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    Shower Faucet Installation

    Yeah, we talked about it. I remember him being a little confused when the instructions said the knockout should be flush with the finished wall. I assumed he figured it out. A 2"x4" wall + 1/2" (drywall or cement board) + 1/8" thinset + 1/4" or 3/8" tile has got to be an extremely common...
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    Shower Faucet Installation

    Thanks for the response. Yeah, it seems that way. How are most valves like this mounted? Against a 1x material instead of 2x?? I would assume that my plumber would've thought about that if it was common for this to happen. I guess I'm in the denial stage when faced with the thought of...
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    Shower Faucet Installation

    Hello all! I'm stumped, and I'm hoping someone can help. I didn't find an answer using the search function. I'm installing the following shower controls in a new shower I'm building. http://www.pricepfister.com/www/ImageAssets/mirror%5Cmodel%5Cbath%5Ctreviso%5Ctre808-5dk%5C27889-0700.pdf...
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    Breaker keeps tripping

    All I can say is I'm quite embarrassed:o Those wires did go downstream to another outlet I installed at the other end of the island. Of course, there's only one cable in that box so I couldn't have possibly screwed up anything there...right? Apparently I was working past my bedtime on that...
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    Breaker keeps tripping

    Well, obviously just the black is hot:D Sparky, I've done all that you said. The box is plastic, but I didn't reinstall the outlet anyway. To show that I'm not crazy (I'm trying to convince myself at this point), I've attached a picture showing the wires at box "b." Sorry for the poor...
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    Breaker keeps tripping

    Hello all, Long time reader, first time poster. Here's my situation. I have a branch 20A circuit coming to junction box "A" from the breaker panel. When the breaker is switched on, everything is ok. When I wire nut the hot and neutral wires from box "A" to the leg going to box "B," I...
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