Recent content by HalM

Yes, there is a mixing valve in each of these units.

Hi, I help out with maintenance in a seniors retirement building (13 year old building). Over the past couple of months one unit on the 5th floor reports having hot water in the toilet from about 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. She notices it during the night when she gets up to go to the bathroom and then it...

Good morning. What is the best way to fix and prevent toilet tank bolts from leaking? I have recently heard it recommended to insert the bolt with a rubber washer, then install a metal washer and nut right under the tank, then mount the tank to the bowl. This seems reasonable and good but, some...

Is it possible that some ABS manufacture's threaded fittings have a slightly different size of thread? I was repairing a 1 1/2" ABS P-trap with cleanout today. I unscrewed the trap from the portion that goes into the wall and was just going to install a new trap and the fittings that attach to...

Thank you. I forgot to mention that I have a basin wrench but it is too small for this larger nut and still not much room to access it.

Hi, I have to help someone tighten their kitchen faucet. It is a single handle with a pull out hose. The faucet keeps coming loose from the base. The problem is difficulty in tightening the mounting nut underneath the sink. It is a single large nut but there is little to no room to get a tool...

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Thank you for this info. Normally, how far would you assume the nipple be tightened in to get a firm seal? At least half an inch?

If the proper size nipple is installed after the the wall is finished, what's the best way to tighten it without damaging the threads?

Soon I will be installing a Moen A725 series Drop Ell to go along with a moen handshower slidebar assembly. My model has the threads inside the drop ell. Is there a preferred length of pipe to use for this item? I'm finding it a bit tricky to know how deep to mount the drop ear inside my wall...

Hi, Soon I will be installing a Moen 3-function transfer valve Model 3372 with 1/2 inch PEX connections. I noticed that this particular valve does not have separate mounting holes to attach it to the wall. What would be the best way to attach it firmly to wood blocking behind it? Possibly...

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Thank you for the info.

Hi, Shortly I will be doing a tub/shower replacement in our upstairs bathroom. I have to re-plumb the tub and shower and will be adding a new mixing valve and diverter for a hose/wand sprayer as well. I would like to change the existing bit of plumbing from 1/2 inch copper to PEX. But, I notice...