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Was using current version from Wisconsin Commerce Department off their web site. First reference is correct. Second reference should be "82.30(8)(a)2" for 3" pipe. ("...(a)3" is correct if used 4" pipe) Third reference should be "82.31(13)(b)"

Most of it, yes. That is why got permit & had it inspected - to make sure it was OK. A lot of good that did. As stated earlier, it was cut & installed in place before glued up, then had inspector come in - he said OK, so I glued the stuff up. Then he came & gave final OK. I even questioned...

Thanks to all for the insight on my DWV problems. The two sink drain combos & basement tub/vent/heel inlet problem I can handle based on my research and your guidance in this post. My real question is the toilet santee fiasco. If I understand correctly it is recommended that the 2" PVC...

The 3" PVC pipe is going to be in a finished wall. The clearance between horizontal drain pipe & soffit over tub is only ½" or so. Where is the wye to go? Any illustrations? I am still in disbelief that the inspector passed me, not once but twice. Now what, I do what is supposed to be done...

Picture is what is to left. That is the 3" PVC pipe that connects to bend w/ heel inlet in basement. Only part of ceiling that is going to be dropped is the area directly over the tub.

Terry, Thanks for the response. Unfortunately, you confirmed my gut feelings. I now wonder why the inspector passed these setups. He was here twice - once before everything was glued together. The city inspector is a Master Plumber and has been the inspector for years. Arrrrgh. The...

After doing much reading on this board & others I have a gut feeling that some of the drain work done in my house is not correct. Bear in mind that the city plumbing inspector has been there twice & passed it as shown in pictures. 1st picture is in basement showing 90 bend with heel inlet -...

Answer regarding grounding question no longer needed. After 5+ days and not a single response found answers elsewhere.

In past posts on this forum I believe the general consensus is that a PRV is not needed if water pressure is under 80psi. A couple of months ago the new copper plumbing was completed - all type L. 1" from meter to water heater & 3/4" after that to various locations that then divide off into...

software ? In an earlier post you said used "AutoCad" program. Is this a program you have through work or is it something readily available for a reasonable cost? Great program - wish I would have had it when laid out my new plumbing & dwv work. Matt

Thatguy, Sorry, but no "huge" check unless I win the lottery. Since I don't buy lottery tickets I am pretty sure I won't win.:mad: I was hoping to find something that would work & would cost no more than $300 or so. Pretty sure that is not "huge" enough. We are already way over budget...

OK, found a module that would call me up to five times if it is activated (this would be in lieu of a shutoff). They only want $697 for it. The real difficulty seems to be finding a sensor that detects a rapid (sudden) increase in flow rate. Found some sensors that install inline that...

Brightness is not too bad - the bulbs are covered with a white translucent cover that emits "soothing" general lighting that is not "overpowering" ("as the salesperson said" @ local lighting/electrical supplier) even for a small space. The wife likes the idea of having lighting to every shelf &...

Have two small closets that it would be nice to have lighting in. One is a small linen closet about 18" wide x 18" deep & the other is a pantry in kitchen about 18" deep by 40" wide. Was planning on using two 40" T5 microflourescent enclosed fixtures mounted vertically on wall by doors of...

Is there some type of water flow sensor that can be installed on the main line right after the water meter that would sense a sudden increase in water flow (such as a ruptured pipe, hose, etc.)? I know they make sensors for the existence of water after it has leaked out. However, it would...