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    Trap on washing machine drain?

    Since I can feel air being sucked into the drain and hear water running from the vent down the drain, is it safe to assume that there isn't a trap? Any quick way to tell without ripping out drywall? If the home warranty has expired would the installation of a trap typically be done by the...
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    Trap on washing machine drain?

    I'm in a brand new house and I'm wondering if my laundry drain was installed properly. It's raining outside and I am hearing water though the wall drain for the washing machine. I removed the washing machine flex drain pipe and there's no water coming from it, and there are no leaks by the...
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    Finish plumbing - shower arm question

    I plumbed my tub/shower with cpvc and have 1/2" threaded females where the tub and shower stubs come out. These are the ones that have rubber washers inside. The problem I'm having is, on one of the two bathrooms I did, the chrome shower arm isn't able to turn all the way where the bend...
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    clog removal charge

    I just paid $574 to unclog a main drain. They claim they don't charge hourly, and hit you with the bill when they're done. The frustrating part was that I had to explain that the clog had to be downstream from the cleanout I had pointed out because both the tub in the basement and the floor...
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    Finish plumbing with CPVC

    I've reached the finish plumbing phase and was wondering what's the best shutoff valve for my CPVC stubs so I can extend flexible pipe to the toilet and sinks. Should I get a CPVC valve (if one exists), or should I get a union from CPVC to brass, and use a metal valve? Thanks in advance!
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    Flange height

    I'm getting ready to tile my bathroom floor and need some guidance as to what the flange should rest on. I've got a slab, then a ~3/8" underlay, then probably 1/4" tile on top. Which layer should I cut the pipe flush with to mount the flange?
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    Advice on plumbing tub/shower drain

    I'm finishing my basement and this is my first time attempting plumbing. I have all PVC drains and CPVC supplies. I have been able to do everything without a problem until now... Should I cement together the whole overflow assembly first? And then drop the tub in place and connect the...
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