Recent content by MichaelBukay

When I had my business I always did time and material. Working for another company I was introduced to flat-rate pricing. The flat rates make more business sense for a company or contractor, because it is usually the average time to do a task based on all skill levels. If the rate for a task...

I see now. The link you replied to user gbrobnig with did not show this and only showed regular silcocks. Thanks for the heads up on what looks like an awesome product! What is the brand name and where do I get them? Do any models meet lead-free requirements? Winter is fast approaching here in...

Now why on earth would you replace a freeze proof spigot with a 1/4 turn ball?

the h and c caps probably pop off or unscrew.

if you tap on the expansion tank with a metal object, the part where it connects to the water line should sound different than the other end of the tank which should sound empty.

It's ok. Use shielded couplings instead. I was just saying its probably a good idea to open the floor. If not, you have to build up the floor to make it work with what's there. If it is possible to cut out the old and put in new, do it. Trying to un-solder a brass toilet flange with a little...

Never trust a "Handyman" when all you need is a Plumber.

If the toilet is too noisy or causes water hammer, the valve is not the issue.

Do it right. Cut the floor and repipe for the fixtures. Or just add 2 plywood boards to make up the difference. But seriously; do it right.

thanks Terry. That much I know. I'm installing a Rinnai. I heard something about some expansion tank device that solves the problem. But when I called my supplier, the device was discontinued. not much in the net about all this. Thanks for the reply.

any ideas on a device or piping option to eliminate the cold water sandwich effect on a tankless system? I'm in a dispute with my employer over the issue. Need backup!

FYI, don't use SharkBite fittings. Do it right the first time. I still don't trust those things.

Thank you Terry. I always braze fitting under slabs. I was just checking to see if there was some other way the well guys would rig it up. My intuition, and your advice, have brought me to the same conclusion. Thanks again!

I have a 3/4" soft copper supply line (from a well pump to the pressure tank) under a slab that needs to be repaired. What do the well guys do? Silver solder, brazing, compression fittings? It will be covered with concrete when repaired. It can be repaired using 2 couplings. I have brazed...

your picture is an island vent...that was the first thing i though of when i saw your original post.