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  1. Fubar411

    Small bathroom DWV

    I have a vent for the shower already, sorry it wasn't pictured. So if I WYE between the toilet and the drain it should be ok? Just abandon the 90 with the side inlet? Thanks! -Rob
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    Small bathroom DWV

    Now where is the fun in that? Do they make WYEs that have a street bend type ending at the base? This is going to be tight. Thank you for your reply!
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    Small bathroom DWV

    This is my 2nd floor bath. I'm hoping to do the following, but I wasn't sure if this fitting can be used. It is the 90 3x3x2 with the 2 coming in on the corner. All fixtures are within 3 or 4 feet of each other. Thanks! Helpful Plumbing Hints for Residential Construction by Bert Polk...
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    Recommendation for residential gas water heater

    Are either made in the USA? I am currently looking at Rheem 42VR50-40F High Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater, 50 Gallon, but reviews say Mexico.
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    Recommendation for residential gas water heater

    Doing my parents' water heater, gas is available. What is preferred these days that is available to a consumer? I know to avoid the big box stores, but don't want to break the bank. Thanks, Rob
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    How to go from 1/2" copper to 1/4" compression fitting, with a ball valve inbetween

    Funny though Here in St Louis, you can't have your main shut off be a 1/4 turn ball valve. I heard the justification is that would be too hard on the street connections. But hey, it is only the most important shut off in your house, right?
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    Bathtub trouble with drain

    As long as the tub is draining there isn't a "problem", it shouldn't drain into the walls. But look at the diagram provided, this is fairly straightforward. You have a hollow cylinder that blocks the draining from the bottom of the tub, yet always allows water through from the overflow. The...
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    Multi-head showers

    The specs demand/call for 3/4" supply, which I've done, doing the rest in 3/4" isn't difficult. I will use the drop ells as well. The water heater is a 50gal electric that is on its last leg. I'm thinking the AO Smith Vertex...man that looks like a sweet machine.
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    Multi-head showers

    I'm installing a multi-head shower at my sister's this weekend, marketing says it is a vertical spa. The install directions are pretty specific about balancing loops and placement. I've read on here that the loops aren't always necessary, but it isn't that much more work at this point. Moving...
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    Plumbing a double vanity

    Is this on an exterior wall? I'm lazy, I'd be inclined to run the copper in the vanity if it was staying, if not put it in the wall.
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    Soldering / brazing troubles for tub spout

    What people have said before, drain the whole system, clean the inside and out several times over...then clean it again, hit the fitting with heat until the solder starts to stick. There's plenty of videos on youtube.
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    Bath + Laundry Layout Feedback

    Not a plumber and not very knowledgeable... You need 2" for that shower, unless it is a bathtub shower. I think the vent on the cleanout is usless, but I could be wrong. I think you need a 3" vent going out for all of this.
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    Non standard cast iron pipe size leaking

    You're ok, just figure out the true OD of the pipe you have and go to a real plumbing supply store. Also pick up some clamps from the supply store to support your pipes above the PVC, so the PVC isn't carrying the load.
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    3/4" cross

    I'm putting in a moen vertical spa, and according to the directions, I use the one output plugging the bottom outlet) from the 3371 valve and have it feed three 3/4" volume valves. Theres only a picture, but it looks like I'll need a 3/4" copper cross, which I found for $20 at the local...
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    electrical plan for Kitchen remodel

    Buy 12/3 for the countertop circuits, use a ganged 20amp breaker. For the dishwasher/waste disposal, run a 20amp circuit, but break the tab between the two receptacles. Have one receptacle switched for the waste disposal. Consider running 6/4g for the range, electric is nice for the oven...
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    New Kitchen Gas Line Install

    Please remember to use unions.
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    Kitchen Rough-In Problems

    Well, your justification for not taking out the cabinet is that coupling on the PVC. You probably know that you can simply cut that flush and make the hole a little bigger for when the coupling is inside the hole in the cabinet. So realistically, you just don't want to tear into everything...
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    Plumbing natural gas from meter to range

    I'm amazed at how bad the current black pipe fittings and threading are. Not to mention how expensive it is. I picked up 4' of 3/4" for $12 the other day, neglecting to look at the threads. When I got home and took off the plastic ends, the threads had obviously been cut off kilter. I...
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