Recent content by Ravz

I was planning on using a 3" inside flange, but also thought that it might cut the size of the pipe too much... then i realized that the opening at the bottom of the toilet is the same size as the opening size of the 3" inside fit toilet flange. whats the point of having a big opening at the...

BAD NEWS :( there is no packing nut. the stem just comes out of a hole without a surrounding packing nut. Just to be sure i went to a hardware store, and all the darn valves they have have these packing nuts. I'm guessing there is no way to repair this valve right? just cut it out and...

Thanks again Rugged!! I am actually moving an exisint sink over a few feet, so i soldered on new ball valves, so i will not be fooling with these valve much more! Thanks again! Rav

Thanks guys!! one thing i should ask, I was soldering about 6 inches away from this valve, could i have melted something? i was not there when the water was turned off two weeks ago, so this problem coudld have been pre-existing. There was all sorts of water marks on the drywall around...

Hi All, I have been a long time lurker, but have not asked too many questions. I have an urgent issue that i could use a hand with. I have done all types of plumbing but i find myself currently stuck. I have what i have identitifed as a gate valve, that after turning off for a week...

I had this exact problem, and also wanted a temporary fix, untill we were ready to dig up the driveway and yard etc.. First thing, call a different rooter guy. We used one, that used a video camera and a very high pressure water jet that cut through the roots like butter.. it cost about...