John_Aloha
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Aloha everyone. I am remodeling my condo in a 8 story building. I am on the second floor (bottom) and need to move my cold water supply line, drain- trap, and vent over about a foot. The cold water supply line feeds the apartments above, and there is a "T" in line to the kitchen sink valve, and the hot water heater, with a return hot water line to the sink (valve) and bathroom. I shut the water off for the stack and proceeded to drain the supply line. After a couple minutes it was apparent that I was not only draining the line above me, but siphoning hot water from the water heater tanks above through the cold water supply line. At least thats my guess. My plumber said I need to have everyone shut off there hot water heater valves and electrical panels, but there has got to be an easier way. That would almost be impossible in my building! Does any body have any ideas or experience in this type of situation?
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.