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    Bathroom Vanity Stop Valve Type Recommendation

    Thanks much for the advice!
    Post by: sydflash, Apr 16, 2020 in forum: Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice
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    Bathroom Vanity Stop Valve Type Recommendation

    I should have mentioned that the vanity is not in place yet - the drywall isn't even up - so I can still safely solder. I am trying to plan ahead....
    Post by: sydflash, Apr 15, 2020 in forum: Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice
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    Bathroom Vanity Stop Valve Type Recommendation

    What is the best way to connect a bathroom vanity faucet stop valve to 1/2" copper supply lines? I am leaning toward sweating threaded MIP...
    Thread by: sydflash, Apr 15, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice
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    Removing Circulator to Change Gaskets

    Thanks Dana. I was able to drive a flat screwdriver into the dried up gasket and popped the flanges apart by twisting. Getting the dried gunk...
    Post by: sydflash, May 4, 2017 in forum: Boiler Forum
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    Removing Circulator to Change Gaskets

    Noticed today that the gaskets on my circulators are dry and brittle and one has a small leak. I've heard these called "football" gaskets....
    Thread by: sydflash, May 2, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Boiler Forum
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    Reverse Osmosis Saddle Drain on Vent?

    Oh great... found out Airgap faucets make a gurgling noise.
    Post by: sydflash, Feb 2, 2017 in forum: IPC Plumbing Code Questions
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    Reverse Osmosis Saddle Drain on Vent?

    found this basic diagram for how the Airgap faucet is done... red is waste water drain
    Post by: sydflash, Feb 2, 2017 in forum: IPC Plumbing Code Questions
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    Reverse Osmosis Saddle Drain on Vent?

    Why would the flex drain and the RO faucet be wrong? I have had plans to put in a laundry sink for about 15 years now ;)
    Post by: sydflash, Feb 2, 2017 in forum: IPC Plumbing Code Questions
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    Reverse Osmosis Saddle Drain on Vent?

    The air-gap requirement is a real pain in the ass, given the RO System has safeguards against reverse flow. I currently have the RO drain plumbed...
    Post by: sydflash, Feb 2, 2017 in forum: IPC Plumbing Code Questions
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    Reverse Osmosis Saddle Drain on Vent?

    Yes, there is a washing machine and its waste water line runs up to a drum trap. It's at least 25 ft away from the RO system.
    Post by: sydflash, Feb 2, 2017 in forum: IPC Plumbing Code Questions
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    Reverse Osmosis Saddle Drain on Vent?

    unfortunately, I have neither.
    Post by: sydflash, Feb 2, 2017 in forum: IPC Plumbing Code Questions
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    Reverse Osmosis Saddle Drain on Vent?

    hmm.. perhaps it would need to be installed above the highest flood level rim of the highest fixture connected to the vent?
    Post by: sydflash, Feb 2, 2017 in forum: IPC Plumbing Code Questions
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    Reverse Osmosis Saddle Drain on Vent?

    This question concerns a NH plumbing issue. I would like to install a Drain Saddle for a Reverse Osmosis System on a vent pipe. The code...
    Thread by: sydflash, Feb 2, 2017, 12 replies, in forum: IPC Plumbing Code Questions