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  1. Nukeman

    DVR box chassis energized

    The other day, I was messing with some cable connections for my cable internet. When I leaned my forearm across the DVR box to disconnect the cable from the wall, I felt a shock. I dug out the multimeter and show 62 VAC from the box chassis to the cable connector. Not being sure if the voltage...
  2. Nukeman

    How to plumb a kitchen sink...

    Found this on another forum. Thought you guys would get a kick out of it. :D
  3. Nukeman

    Viginia State Codes - (Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, etc.)

    The current Viginia codes can be found here (scroll down): https://www2.iccsafe.org/states/Virginia/ They are free to view online, but cannot be printed. You can also order from this site if you need a hardcopy. These may help people in other states as well (Plumbing Code is based on 2006 IPC).
  4. Nukeman

    backfill - what do you like?

    I've replaced some DWV lines under my slab (2"-4"). New lines are PVC and the old stuff is CI. The backfill that was there was just the native clay soil (plus several large pieces of leftover cinder block). This was topped with plastic and a thin layer of gravel. If you were going to backfill...
  5. Nukeman

    Quick code question - IPC

    Quick question relating to a washer hookup under IPC: I have a washer where I am replacing the line and p-trap. I know that I need to connect to a branch or stack that is 3" or larger under IPC. I also have a floor drain in the area that I need to try to tie in. Can I merge the two 2" lines...
  6. Nukeman

    Bathroom layout - opinions?

    I am currently working on a bathroom in my basement. The few main problems that I am currently addressing include: - venting the unvented shower drain - venting the laundry standpipe on other side of this wall (was also unvented) I am now playing with layout. Currently, the lav is too close...
  7. Nukeman

    venting dilemma

    I'm currently doing some work on the basement bathroom. I am relocating the shower drain a few inches for these reasons: 1. increasing shower size and moving drain will keep it centered 2. you really hear water in the drain when a toilet upstairs is flushed. I believe the venting to be...
  8. Nukeman

    Floor drain for T&P relief valve

    Hi guys, New to the forum. The situation that I have is that I have a water heater (electric) that is located under the stairway closet in the basement. We had the T&P lift a couple months back and flooded the closet (no drain), soaked the drywall, carpet, etc. This has kind of brought about a...
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