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  1. Jwray

    Laundry tub w/ejector pump not emptying

    I have a basement laundry tub that empties into a sewage ejector pump. The pump is vented and the pump outlet has a check valve and gate valve. The sink receives the condensate drains from my central air, drain from a dehumidifier, and the washing machine drain. The whole thing has been...
  2. Jwray

    Cutting large hole through brick

    I'm installing a range hood in my kitchen with a 7" round exhaust duct to the outside. The exterior covering on my house is brick. I should also note that this is 1920's vintage brick and the joints, etc. are somewhat fragile. Any method of putting a hold through has to minimize impact that...
  3. Jwray

    Plumbers putty on fiberglass tub?

    I found an old post on here that said not to use plumbers putty on a plastic tub as the oils would eat the finish and leave cracks. Use silicone instead. I installed a tub drain using plumbers putty to seal the strainer about a month ago. The tub is fiberglass w/ (I think) acrylic gel coat...
  4. Jwray

    Kitchen sink drain install questions

    Two questions on install of strainers and drail tail piece for kitchen sink: 1. This is a cast iron sink and the sink strainers I bought at lowes are not long enough. By this I mean with the strainer in the hole (w/ a plumbers putty seal) and the neoprene washer and paper washer on the...
  5. Jwray

    Installing union in gas line

    When installing a gas union do you put any type of thread sealant on the union threads or mating surfaces when connecting it or do you do it "dry"? I'm talking about the union joint itself and not the threaded joints where the 2 union pieces connect to the 2 pipes to be joined. Those would...
  6. Jwray

    "Wrapping" Outside of window frame

    Anyone have any info on how to "wrap" the outside of a window frame after installing replacement windows? I have a 1920s brick house and I plan to install vinyl replacement windows. Currently I have the original double hung wood windows with some very cheap aluminum storm windows and a...
  7. Jwray

    DWV cleanout plugs weeping & test plug blowout during water test

    I made a dry run (maybe I should say "wet run" :D ) of the water test on my complete DWV redo for my old house renovation project. I thought it wise to check it out beforehand and not try it the first time with the inspector there. It went pretty well except for a couple of problems. 1. There...
  8. Jwray

    Tool to tighten larger DWV cleanout plugs

    Is there a good tool to use in tightening larger (3-4") PVC DWV cleanout plugs? I've been trying to use the set of channel lock pliers that work fine on 2" cleanouts, but they do not really open far enough and are not long enough to get the leverage I need. The teeth are also tearing up the...
  9. Jwray

    Faucet makes odd humming noise

    I installed a new Moen kitchen faucet for my father-in-law a few months ago. All is well except that the faucet makes a low humming noise in a particular position. This particular position is to the hot side of center and about half flow volume. More or less flow or different hot/cold mix...
  10. Jwray

    hole thru foundation for frost free sill cock

    I am trying to replace a couple of hose outlets with frost free sill cocks. Existing are hose bibb sweated to 1/2" copper. The hole through the poured foundation is about 3/4" in diameter and needs to be 1 1/8" in diameter for the sill cock install. Any suggestions on how to ream out the...
  11. Jwray

    Roof cap for exhaust fan

    Have seen several options for roof caps to terminate a 3 or 4" bath exhaust fan duct through the roof. L's and HD have Broan/Nutone steel cap w/epoxy finish. Have also seen aluminum and plastic version by Lambro (brand carried at L's, the roof caps are not stocked, but can be ordered)...
  12. Jwray

    Stub out lengths?

    Basic plumbing question here... How long should rough in copper supply and PVC DWV stubouts be for kitchen sinks, lavs, etc.? Want to make sure I have enough length to clear drywall, cabinets, escutcheon (sp?), etc. after I cut the caps off the rough in. I'm afraid I may have made mine...
  13. Jwray

    Pipe insulation

    Is it necessary or useful to insulate not and/or cold supply pipes inside interior or exterior wall cavities? The exterior walls will have the normal fiberglass insulation between the outside wall and the pipes and some of the interior walls will have fiberglass insulation as well for noise...
  14. Jwray

    Vent stack height, color

    Two vent stack questions: 1. How high above the roof should the vent stack protrude. I have a 3" and 2" vent. I looked at the code, but am still unsure. I also realize that the code is the "minimum" and I'm wondering if any of the pros have some good rules of thumb to make things work...
  15. Jwray

    Ball valve stem leak

    I installed a 3/4" sweat ball valve as part of my plumbing project. After turning the water on there were no leaks for at least several hours. Now there is a very slow leak (drip) around the stem on the valve. It looks like there is a male threaded insert with hex flats below the valve...
  16. Jwray

    Gas appliance pipe run and shutoff

    I am remodeling (reconstructing would be a better word) my kitchen and will be adding a gas range. When I had my furnace and hot water heater (both gas) replaced a few years ago I had the contractor leave me a tee and capped nipple which I could extend to the future gas range (total pipe...
  17. Jwray

    Supply stop specs

    If I need to buy a compression supply stop to fit over 1/2 copper and connect to a flexible stainless steel supply line for toilets, lavs, kitchen sink, laundry sink, etc. how are the sizes specified? I did not see a '1/2" compression' stop at the store?! Are the outlet sizes different for...
  18. Jwray

    flashing for vent roof penetrations

    I'm about to finish my DWV install by taking the vents through the roof. I have purchased some Oatey plastic roof jacks w/ a rubber/neoprene boot that goes around the pipe. Are there any secrets/tricks to: 1. cutting the hole through the roof (I'm assuming I want the hole as small as...
  19. Jwray

    Pipe support

    An amateur question, but somebody has to ask them :) What is the preferred method (I'm OK on the spacing from my copy of the code. I need to know what material and process a real plumber would use.) for supporting and securing... 1. DWV drain lines both horizontal and vertical 2...
  20. Jwray

    ejector pump install

    Searched existing threads for ejector pump and didn't find my answer so I'll ask my question. I'm installing an ejector pump in my basement for a laundry sink. It is a Liberty pre-packaged unit with a 1 1/2" threaded output. I believe I need to install a union (for check valve...
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