Recent content by RobbyDog

A bit of strain on ABS isn’t going to hurt anything.

A water leak would be indicated by damaged drywall. Is this a bungalow or two story? If bungalow I’d expect those spots are simply voids in blown-in insulation.

So, what happened with this? I read through the thread like a story book but the ending is missing...

Appreciate all the advice from everyone. My plumber will be doing all my drain work since I don’t really trust myself to do it correctly (sure I’m capable but would take me forever). I’ll ask him if he recommends replacing the type M copper (I’m on city water). He’s in his 60s...been around a...

Thanks, I expect the copper is red type M...I’m obviously not a plumber but that’s all I’ve ever seen in homes here in Ontario.

I am totally redoing a basement apartment and want to completely replace the 50 yr old copper supply piping. Sure, it may last another 50+ years but it will all be exposed now and eventually covered in sound insulation and two layers of 5/8" drywall which would be a PITA to redo in the event of...

Thank you Terry, I think female adapters are the ticket!

From what I’ve been reading here, I made a common mistake. I’ve been Remodelling a 70s home—took it back to the studs. Left drains as they were, not realizing that today’s under mount/deep sinks necessitate lower drain connections into the wall. Went to plumb the kitchen sink drain and found...