Recent content by OldPete

It is hard to say. Being a DIYer some people who reply can be very condescending while others are more than helpful. I'd like to see if the cut and runners are the ones who are assaulted by the "better hire a pro" routine verses the folks who are willing to try and help the person. The rule...

Just got off the phone with my Uponor rep. Question: If you have a job where you have to make a connection to a water supply line, and this connection is on occasion flooded with salt water (crawl space that occasionally, say 6 times a year or more) gets flooded with salt water would you...

I don't know about the fitting name, but I *do* know that the power is NOT suppose to grounded on the water main when the main isn't metal!!! It is suppose to be on a rod/acorn set-up. That much I *do* know. Now... back to figuring out what I got. :)

I recently encountered a situation where a black plastic (the roll type) pipe was coming in from the street (service) -- I am trying to determine what kind of pipe it is, there are no markings that were legible. What are some options? It is connected to a 1">3/4" NPT -- like a 1" slip...

And what if it is done without a broker/realtor?

Got to love it when a person attacks the person, not the topic, eh. (By the way, most of the things that you think you can't get a discount can be discounted via different public and private agencies -- from housing, to food, and beyond.) As to the next-to-last line in your reply, I have...

Morality is relative. Do I think what the original poster is doing is "right"? No. However, Due diligence on the part of the buyer could remedy his lack of ethics. On the other hand, if you're tradesperson, oh, say, I don't know --- a plumber, and you go to an old woman's house that you...

Grumpy, It's an older Baxi Luna -- the Combi -- the gas bill is much improved, by about 1/2 I would say -- It isn't a condensing model (but I wish it was). Next week I have to do an annual on it (clean and flush, etc.). I've had it in service for 3 winters now and each one has been great! :)

Fair enough... :) I also agree with the fittings issue. I think the crimp style shouldn't be out-lawed. They simply aren't going to hold up IMHO. The expansion method is good, but the APR method is best (where the brass sleeve comes up and over the expansion. I ended up going with the...

For the record, Pex has been used in Europe for decades before it became more popular here. Wall hung boilers and water heaters have also... it isn't "new" technology -- just new to this country.

Terry, thank you for clearing that up. I often question if I should ask things here because I find the resident "plumbers" to take a "You're only a DIY/Weekend Warrior LOL" attitude. Thanks again for clearing that up. :) Pete

I didn't know this was a Plumbers-only forum. I guess DIYers shouldn't ask advice here then? :mad:

I'll throw my own little "review" into this mix. I bought the Cimmeron about a year ago -- as part of a bath renovation. I finally installed it about 3 weeks ago. I have used it a total of about 8 times. (8 times for "solid" waste :D) -- In a most gentle way I can say that I am the...

I feel that, based on my limited Lowe's PEX experience, that their Zurn is total trash. I would stay away from it unless you needed some kind of temporary plumbing during a natural disaster or something. I would go with Wirsbo (Uponor) ProPex -- as my second choice. The EverLoc by Rehau is...

Isn't a lawn sprinkler: A) A solenoid valve? And thus normally closed and requires power to keep it open? B) Is it allowed for potable water?