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The problem I see, other than the obvious, is that a dishwashe drain line is required to go up at least 20" before connecting to its termination. Is there a way to run this line through the back of a cabinet somewhere? The big box stores carry a heavy rubber type hose sold as "dishwasher...

It can be done. Use ridgid pipe, nothing flexible. Insulate the pipe with a sleeved insulation. This insulation has a plastic vapour barrier over it. The insulation must be continuous from the termination point to 5' inside the building envelope. The duct must be sealed as well as the VB and...

That sounds like a really odd set up. Most range connections are near the floor. The pipe should be relocated to the space behind the ranges drawer, and have a shut off and a flexible connection. Is there access to this pipe from under the floor? It could be reworked to come from underneath...

A foot valve would be installed at the bottom of the draw pipe. If this foot valve is leaking, it will siphon water back out of the system. Or there may be a leak in the pie between the pump and the base of the draw pipe. As for pressure, 55 lbs at the tank really should be enough. The pump...

Its an automatic shutoff valve. If the PT valve goes off, it will shut off the gas to the appliance. This will eventually let the owners know that something is wrong because there will be no hot water.

Agreed. Where is the primer being fed from, the laundry faucet? That dry trap can allow poisonous gasses into your house, and some really stink.

Yes, tub goes in first. Connect the waste and overflow then do the board. Use a VB on outside walls only. The green board will not overlap the flange of the tub. Before the panels go on, fill this gap with silicone. The panel will go to the tub surface. This makes for a nice, thick seal.

The closer to the roof, the better. Roof caps are available that have backdraft dampers in them. Most fans have them as well. This will prevent the outside air from getting in. With fans, you get what you pay for. A $20-$30 fan will be noisy, get worse and do a poor job. Install something...

Call in a pro drain cleaner. They have special root cutting bits for the ends of the augurs that will remove the roots and clear the drain. Sending a scope down will show if the line is clear or not so a company that provides this service as well as snaking is recommended. This is only temporary...

The 1" air gap rule is correct. Just provide a funnel directly under the valves discharge and run the piping from the funnel, over to the floor drain as you originally wanted to do.The funnel can simply be a large reducing coupling. For a 3/4" valve discharge, I usually use a 3x1 reducing...

If its a drain, its likely cast iron. In which case the best way to tie in another drain is to cut the pipe and add a wye.Use a soil pipe or snap cutter to cut the pipe and use MJ couplings for the connections. You may have to do the same for the vent, or else its copper.

You could run 2 vents. The first one would be a your 3" vent from the floor below,just run it straight up to the attic with no joints in the wall-thats one reason why you can get 10' lengths. The tub and sink vent can be connected together above the flood level rim of the sink as an 1 1/2" and...

It may take a few buckets to get it out. It likely weighs about 250 lbs. Last time I took one to landfill they charged me $11 to dump it.

Have a primer installed on one of the bathroom fixtures.

An item called a test plug will work here, although I'm not sure if they're allowed for permanent installation.They are normally used to temporarily cap off a drainage/vent system while work is being done. They come in various sizes and are basically a large rubber ring with a large washer on...