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Hi folks, wanna turn this into a shower. Will be installing a 2" ABS drain ( Schluter Drain ). How do I proceed. Thanks so much, Steve

Hi folks, the picture says it all. How do I put this back together? 1. Is there a closet flange that will seal into the lead insert? 2. Is it accetable to put it back like it is with a new fernco seal, I don't like the lag bolt screwed into the subfloor system. 3. Or how else should i...

Thanks guys, it's not a tailpiece. I'll change it. What other type of setup would be better? Is a drawing or picture possible??? Thanks again, Steve

Thanks Jimbo, it is a baffle tee. I had to check it too! The pipe going into the disposal is just cut off and slipped in, should it / can it be different..like a tailpiece?

Hi Folks, anything wrong with this installation? Cuz it's missing the 90 coming out of the diposal, is that ok? Thanks, :) Steve

Hi Folks, anything wrong with this installation? Cuz it's missing the 90 coming out of the diposal, is that ok? THanks.....

Thanks alot gentleman.

When installing a Water Pressure Regulator, how important is it to also install a Water Expansion Tank? Thanks so much, Steve

Hi folks, When installing a new shower valve in a house that has all steel pipe plumbing I've heard one is not supposed to use the type with Ceramic Disc as the rust and crud-etc. from the steel pipes will eventually clog up the Valve. If aso what type/types of Valve is one supposed to use? Is...

Hi Jim, The temperature is the only thing that changes.

I think the plumber failed to check how far out the finished product would be. (Maybe because he didn't like where you bought the product he didn't pay as much atttention to the job...)I always insist on having the finish plumbing on hand so I can verify what the finished product will look like...

Hey folks, While taking a shower, it'll go cold periodically, then back to regular, then cold, etc. We have a large water heater. THe shower valve is single handle, could it be the valve?? Thanks, Steve

So, if the toilet is cracked and it gets replaced, do I A. use a waxless, or B. replace and raise the closet flange?, and if so how? The condo is on the second floor. Soil stack is ABS. It seems I would use an inside pipe cutter, glue a union-longer pipe / fill in 1" of floor with something...

Thanks. I like the dye idea, 'cept its a wood floor.......... I used a ring with with a tailpiece. I did just now read the wax ring question thread. Thanks. ?? How can a tailpiece cause a problem?? Maybe I'll try a waxless, always been suspicious of em but, if Mr. Love will use em...

Hi folks, my friend's got an Eljer toilet, about a year ago it was leaking; liquid/ odor coming out at floor, I went over and removed it, discovered there was a full inch between top of closet flange and finished floor. I installed four 1/4" flange extenders being very care full to silicone them...

Hey Folks, I'm goint to put a water pressure gauge in line at the water heater, the plumbing supply tried to sell the type that goes on a hose bib with a screw connector, I'm thinking this type isn't made to be permanently under pressure and I need the type with an 1/4" MPT connection, such as a...

Wow, Thanks so much:) I'm taking all these suggestions. Couple a things though, It seems like a good "standard" pressure setting is 60psi, is that so? also, let's say I do set pressure at 60, then what pressure should I set the expansion tank at??? I'm not sure what " a little lower" means...

I know, I know, so many exp tank threads and here a I am starting another one.... Watts installation procedures say to drain the water heater before installing exp tank; the following from their instructions 4.Shut off power source to the water heater, (electricity, gas, oil burner switch)...

Thanks hj, I saw those on the website and was wondering about that, I think I'll go that route. It looks like I want this one http://www.watts.com/pro/_productsFull_tree.asp?catId=64&parCat=285&pid=3429&ref=2 is that right?; forgive my, but what is the difference between union and double...

Thanks, I'm still decidin which way to go. Yes Gary, definitely I'll install an expansion tank, thanks for the tip and explanation. Steve