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  1. Switchex

    New washer utility pump install

    I like to replace the pump under the utility sink. I the have never seen a utility pump with a smaller copper discharge pipe (I think it's a 3/4" inch)! I like to replace this with Home Depot's Everbuilt utility pump with has 1 1/4" discharge outlet. My questions: 1) What is the best way to...
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    Carrier infinity with code 47 No 230V to unit - later no power at Thermostat

    I have carrier heat pump unit that was showing fault "Code 47 No 230V to Unit" and the unit was not working. As anyone would do, I flipped the breaker once on/off to see if that would resolve the issue. So when I came back up to check on the thermo, to my surprised, the unit was completely...
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    Is this a broken handle?

    Hi. Can anyone tell me what's happening here? I have not seen it in person, but I need to go over and fix it for my friend and like to go prepared. Does it look broken or just a loose handle that has come off? Thanks in advance.
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    Are these CPVC piping ?

    Thank you. Are they common in homes? Any concerns if a house uses CPVC Thank you, Are they safe and long lasting? Any concerns if a house has CPVC? Are those shark connections? Anyway to tell the age of these pipes/setup? Thanks again.
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    Are these CPVC piping ?

    Hi, Can you please confirm what kind of piping this is? Guessing PVC, however please confirm. Thanks.
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    Help determining the cartridge

    Hi. I have leaking shower faucet in older home I am trying to fix. This is an glacier bay faucet with 2 handles, one for hot and one for cold . few questions please. Firstly. I have been trying to find a replacement cartridge unit that looks exactly as the current one i the below picture...
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    Another Delta R10000 install question ---

    Hi All. Looked through the forum and I see a lot of questions and suggestions as to how to install delta rough unit. How deep to install this is still an issue for me, which I will try to figure out. But the bigger issue for me is the trim sleeve that goes between the valve handle and the...
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    inserting 3" PVC in old 3.5" cast iron as a liner!!

    I have to replace old and cracked cast iron that goes from the basement into the street about 6 feet before reaching the city sewer line. I am calling a couple companies to get estimates for either a liner or a total replacement. Once they give me a line to the inside of the house, i can do...
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    Gas pipe question!

    Thanks all for replies .. yes, i will have a professional look at the pipes and connections .. gas is the one thing i don't want to mess around with .. i just want to get as much info as possible so when i call around i know what they are talking about it .. thanks all.
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    Gas pipe question!

    Sorry, can u tell me what a drip leg is? Also, do u know if all appliances have a filter? In this case i will be installing a brand new gas oven and a water heater .. Would they have a filter and would they stop the rust particles ?.. Could i be damaging my appliances? Is there a need to...
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    Replacing cast iron sewer with plastic

    Thank you All I did the job! the estimate i had for the job was $1500 and i spent less than $200 and a weekend. The hardest job of the project was supporting the 3 inch cast iron pipe that came from upper floor bathroom perpendicular to the 4" pipe in the basement .. i was so afraid that once i...
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    Gas pipe question!

    The dust (more like rust .. it is dark brown in color) comes out dry .. where is this copming form? i kept opening the value hoping it was just some rust build up inside the pipe .. but doesn't see like it wants to go away ... i am sure if i just connect ot to my brand new gas stove, it would...
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    Gas pipe question!

    Hi .. i have recently purchased an old house and noticed that when i open the gas valve, a lot of rust comes out of the pipe .. non of the gas appliances have been installed yet (they are on order) .. I opened the valve for the stove more than 20 times throughout the day (about 10 sec each time)...
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    Replacing cast iron sewer with plastic

    Steve, it needs to be replaced becasue it is the original pipe and corroded .. it leaks .. i see your concern about the weight ... i realize that i need to support the pipes before cutting any section .. maybe it is a bigger project that i am thinking??!!!
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    Replacing cast iron sewer with plastic

    Bob, Cass ... i did get an estimate about 6 months ago and it was about $1500 .. the parts will not cost me more that $200 and i can not imagine taking me (a non-professional) more than 10 to 12 hours, IF I have all the right parts!!!! .. basically .there are 2 iron pipes (one 3" and the other...
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    Replacing cast iron sewer with plastic

    Bob . .thanks for the reply .. no it does not say DWV or schedule 40 .. it does say "sewer line" on it .. i guess i just return it and get the good stuff to be on the safe side .. i am selling the house and want to make sure it will work later .. what does DWV mean anyway? Also, a couple of...
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    Replacing cast iron sewer with plastic

    I am trying to replace some old (perhaps 60 or more years) cast iron sewer line that rns into my basement with plastic. I went to Lowes and they have like 3 different brand and colors of pipes that says "sewer" on them .. they were white, green, and gray in color .. i ended up buying the white...
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