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I used copper sulfate to kill tree roots, particularly those growing in sewer lines or septic systems. It works by dehydrating the...

57 years ago, my enlistment was over in the USN, and I started my plumbing and fire suppression career Now I am 78 and have just...

Some street fittings, being cast rather than malleable, might be more prone to cracking under stress this is why some codes do not allow it

I ended up going with Invisacook of South Florida. Since it uses induction tech under the countertop, I was able to eliminate the gas...

I only installed galvanized piping for gas when the area is subject to a lot of moisture or outside a building such as on AC /heating...

Check your stub out heights, they may both be too high. Cheers, Wayne

A Tempering valve is NOT considered an anti scald device . The majority of the law suits I am involved in are scalding as plumbers...

This is interesting how you've been extensively involved in plumbing. At 76, and you're still on the forefront with water, my respect. A...

As a retired member of the United Association apprentice pay will vary a little by the local union. Also my local union also has some...

I see a lot of tanks on top of buildings in NY and in South America. Most tanks on the roof still need a booster pump as the top floor...

Buildings have water tanks on the roof primarily to ensure a reliable water supply and consistent water pressure for the building's...

I've seen those cartridges installed without proper alignment of the "V" groove in cartridge to brass body. Of course those plastic...

Not likely we are going to be able to share decades of knowledge in a post. First thing to always check is cross connection evidence...

I know of only one V notch. When aligned, and if the valve body has no debris preventing the push

I was just given another scalding case today. This 7 so far this year A 2 family home has a 75 gallon water heater and it was not...