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  1. The Pipe Rat

    broken terra cotta ....

    The pipe I was talking about is completly different. Yours has no bottom??
  2. The Pipe Rat

    Replacing sewer line - connection to main

    How deep is your sewer line? This can be very dangerous work if over about four feet deep. Not recommended for amatuers. If shallower than that you may have a go at it just be extremely careful of cave ins. The only way to replace the line with open cut methods is to cut the street if you need...
  3. The Pipe Rat

    broken terra cotta ....

    They make a rubber boot to go from CLAY PIPE (Terra Cotta?) to PVC. In our area it is called a Fernco coupling. It is a rubber boot with a SS clamp on each end.
  4. The Pipe Rat

    installing a vessel (sink)

    I would go with the clear silicone also.
  5. The Pipe Rat

    Notice a speed increase?

    New here Terry but speed seems fine.
  6. The Pipe Rat

    Which Tub

    I doubt if you will have a color Matching problem with white. You didn't mention if the toto was cast iron or not. If so I would go with a choice based on style and preference.
  7. The Pipe Rat

    Pipe sizing

    Go with the 3/4" for sure!!! Right on Gary!
  8. The Pipe Rat

    Best type of pipe insulation

    Trust me, go with the foam!!!! Just do a nice job on the installation.
  9. The Pipe Rat

    Kenmore Water Heater Install

    The dip tube should slide into the threads and still allow you enough room to install your "Heat trap" nipples.
  10. The Pipe Rat

    Tub won't drain, other fixtures are fine...

    Right on Jimbo!! You have a stopped up drain. Most likely in the waste and overflow fitting on the tub. Tear out the fixture to get a better look? Fire the Plumber.
  11. The Pipe Rat

    Constant Drainage Sound in Wall

    You say gurgling sound? My first thoughts after the water closet has been eliminated is a stopped up drain. But this shouldn't be a constant noise. Now i can agree if you listened through the roof vent you could easily hear running water from the main but I wouldn't interpret that as a gurgling...
  12. The Pipe Rat

    Constant Drainage Sound in Wall

    Have you lifted the lid of the toilet tank to check the ballcock (fill valve)?
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