Recent content by RunninRich

So does anyone know the answer? Measure from the bare pipe, yea I get that. Is 5 GPM enough? Is it a secret? Rich

So, if I get more than 5 GPM from the shower stem, then I'm good for two heads provided my plumber can plumb the proper loop system? Rich

How can I tell if my water pressure is sufficient to do this? I can remove the shower head and measure the GPM and/or PSI. Is that information enough to make a decision. How much would I need? Rich

I have torn out the vanity and am going to replace it with a pedestal sink. The pipes are galvanized and both the hot and cold have an air chamber for water hammer. I am switching to copper, is the air chamber neccessary? Rich

If pulling it out whole is not an option, it could be broken into more manageable pieces with a sledge hammer. Cover it well, heavy blanket or something to keep pieces contained as much as possible. Eye protection as well as ear protection. Use gloves and care when handling the broken pieces...

I'm no 'smart pro', but I think putting a valve in before your work would be the best idea. That way you could keep the water out of the pipes you are working on which is a plus and have now interuption to the rest of the house. That said, to cap them off, you just sweat a cap on. Then either...

Installed just 5 months ago. It's PricePfister, three controls, one for hot and one for cold the middle is the diverter. Worked great for 5 months but now will not divert to shower. When the handle is turned the tub shuts off but no water flows to showerhead. Have taken the diverter apart as...

Do I use any adhesive and what kind? The countertop is granite tile and the sink is marble. Rich

Have not tried to run a line through it. I'll give it a go tomorrow. Still don't know how something in the throat explains why it will work if a couple of drops of soap are added. Rich

Toilet is Standard Collection by American Standard. It will not completly flush, the water level stays the same in the bowl. If water is poured into the bowl it will empty. I have removed the toilet, wax seal looks great, can't see anything from the bottom. Tried a couple of adjustments...

Solids okay but if just a little bit of toilet papet is used it won't go down. I noticed that the bowl does not empty, but the tank fills to the correct height. When installed the whole toilet had to be slid forward a bit for the tank lid to fit on, due to the wall being built out a bit with...