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Thanks for the reply, I wonder if I could install a mini-split in my house? I've done a lot of DIY. I imagine it would have to have coolant charge into the system once its assembled. Perhaps a I could have a HVAC specialist just do that part.

Can anyone recommend a cooling unit for a child's room. I have a house that cools well except for one room in the back and it happens to be the baby room. Will I need to buy a cooling unit that has to have drainage for water or is there something else that could pull down the temp?

Well thats the problem. This if for a HVAC coil drain and I dont have but about 2 feet of clearance above it. I would use a stick to retrieve but it would hit the rafters of the roof. Its also inside of a wall so I'd have to cut sheet rock out to splice it. I probably need something on a...

Hi, I have a dropped about a 6 in long piece of 3/4 in PVC pipe into a 2 in PVC pipe. Is there some clever device I can buy to fish it out or retrieve it? Its about 6-8 feet down into the pipe.

Oh, and I mean to say that I have the utmost respect for plumbing professionals. It's an essential necessity for modern life and preventing the spread of diseases which often are taken for granted! I just need to know if I'm being taken for a ride. :)

Ok thanks Redshoe, Its coming down to the wire with a baby on the way. I got some outrageous quotes for tub installs or so I thought. They wanted $745 to install the tub and a shower valve. That's with me providing all the parts. Also, the vent stack was in the way at that time but I have...

While planning my bath tub installation I see that my copper piping for the shower valve will rest upon the front lip of my 14 inch tall tub. Will that cause a problem with the heat from the hot water or make my valve too close for proper tiling? Should I cut it and set it back a couple if...

Done! Ok, I stuck with 3 inch but it wasn't easy. There was a structural beam I had to work around.

Will that violate code or restrict proper air flow? Any other alternatives?

It appears that PVC pipe is a vent stack. I wonder if I could taper it off into a 2 inch pipe and that might give me the room I need. It's a 2 bath house.

Hello, what's the best way to deal with this problem. The 3 inch PVC pipe is in the way of my tub apron support. The tub is 60x30. Do I try cut the support from the tub or relocate the PVC pipe. Is that PVC a cleanout?

New valve in place Got it replaced. Thanks for the good advice. It's nice to have the safety feature for hot water. Now I need to figure out the height for my tub fill spout. The tub is 14 inches tall. Will about 18 inches from the ground be a good height for the tub spout? Jon

Great! Should those threaded nuts on either side be able to turn(after soaking in vinegar) or will it definitely be a solder job?

OK Thanks! Any recommendations on what to replace it with? I have no idea what to ask or shop for. This will be for the baby's room if that matters?

Hello, After removing an old surround shower I have the valve assembly exposed and easily accessible. Should I replace the whole valve body or just rebuild it? Will I be able to turn the nuts or will it require soldering. I have the soldering tools available to me but wasn't sure if I should...

Carbon Monoxide poisoning -In Response to MACPLUMB 777 :confused: I am concerned by your comments. What are the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from a stove and how do I avoid them? We have a vent hood above the oven. Are Carbon Monoxide detectors not sufficient? We have one in the...

new approach Good advice on the license and insuring. The guy who gave me a quote today says he can tie it into an existing pipe half-way and run 3/4 inch pipe instead of 1 & 1/4. Is there some kind of equation or formula to figure what length of pipe, and diameter of pipe for a certain...

I am in need of two additional gas lines to be run after having my furnace being moved from the basement to the attic. The other line is for a new gas oven. The existing smaller diameter pipe will have to replaced with 1 1/4 inch diameter pipe and run all the back to the main outside the...