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We are preparing to install our new Miele dishwasher. An Air Gap is required by the inspector. The question is how to connect the 7/8 dishwasher discharge hose to the 5/8" air gap. Our current approach is to use an adapter sold by Insinkerator that adapts 5/8" discharge to the 7/8" disposer...

I just noticed some corrosion around the "lid" of our American 50 gallon gas hot water heater (installed in 1999). Also noticed some corrosion around the opening where the pressure relief rod comes out. Question - is it time to get a new hot water heater before it leaks everywhere? Does the...

I'm trying to see if I can avoid opening up the wall to lower the drain - dear hubby is traveling for 3 weeks and I want to avoid calling a plumber if I can help it. Our budget is already blown to bits! I have a new 10" deep undermount sink - not installed yet. Cabinets not installed...

we have a 50 gallon hi recovery gas hot water heater originally installed in 1999. We have a little thermal expansion tank too - about 1.5 gallons. Our 4 BR, 3 1/2BA house was built in 1976 and does NOT have a pressure reducing valve. The city utility company told me the incoming water...

My DH is ready to connect the plumbing for our drop in tub. Should he sweat all the fittings or use comression. On the filler spout he would have to sweat the copper to the brass after install sense there is no room to turn the brass with the copper if its done before hand. He says he will be...

I made a terrible mistake! :eek: I picked the Hansgrohe 1901 Interactiv faucets and then ordered the matching shower head, valves, and roman tub filler. We are finally getting around to install the fixtures and my dear hubby noticed the input lines for the roman tub are the same size as the...