Recent content by Sylvan

A Tempering valve is NOT considered an anti scald device . The majority of the law suits I am involved in are scalding as plumbers installed a Holby* tempering valve as an anti scald device *Holby is one of the best tempering valves available Anti-scald shower bodies fall under plumbing...

Buildings have water tanks on the roof primarily to ensure a reliable water supply and consistent water pressure for the building's occupants, especially in taller structures. This is because gravity provides a natural source of water pressure when the tank is positioned above the point of use...

I only work in NYC, except Staten Island, and I no longer do any service calls. Sorry. When you order a new stem, you may want to consider checking the seat inside the faucet for a possible replacement Please take a picture and send it to the following supply houses. I had great...

Ironic how people will buy a new car like I do every 2 -10 years. A boiler cost much less normally and very little maintenance is performed compared to a car and boilers are expected to last over 40 years. I had an account the toilet was installed in 1956 and I told her it would be cheaper...

Unfortunately oil fired burners require a lot more service than a gas fired burner. If you contact several oil delivery companies you can negotiate a new boiler if you sign a 5 year contract for oil delivery plus a service contract for approximately $100 a year. This is the test I used...

That flange should be removed and an entire tub waste needs to be installed

Hoarfrost should not be a problem in the tropics :-)

Either a fine-tooth hacksaw blade or a RIDGID Tubing Cutter: 3/16 in – 11/16 in OD Cutting Capacity, Std Wheel Cutter, 2 in Tool Lg, 32975

I would suggest you buy a General Super Vee with a 1/4" cable for 11/2 waste lines and a 3/8 cabe for 2"-3" no roots The 1/4" should have a fixed drop head to negotiate tight bends Try E BAY. The reason I like the General as opposed to Ridgid is I have both and the General has lasted over...

Well I do know some of the codes I did look at stated Shark Bite fittings may require provisions to prevent hydraulic shock which can cause slippage and a joint failure. Also some "Experts" ( this leaves you out john) also stated that Shark bite should be accessible as it does not have long...

Moral is way up at the point and some of the cadets said Trump did a great job by promoting by merit not anything else

I do see problems with the installation 1- The top of the heater should have a label stating do not solder with in 6" of the heater as it can ruin the dielectric fitting (nipple) 2- The installer did not use a union to disconnect the heater easily 3- A decent installer would also...

why don't you buy a code book or look up AGA standards or natural fuel gas regulations You should not expect someone else to keep teaching you the various codes involved Do you have any plumbing inspectors in your area? Have you considered taking plumbing classes?

I was hired for two cases one in the Bronx and the other in Brooklyn where a total of 3 toddlers died from a steam radiator mishap The one in the Bronx was a radiator valve was partially open and I think this is when the air vent blew off scalding both girls to death In 2016, two toddlers...

Thank for your service and remember our comrades who are no longer here I am heading to West Point and thank the cadets