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I want to use pex-A tubing for installing my hot water heater because I've read it's more flexible than pex-B. I have some questions about pex-A tubing: 1) The big box stores sell pex-A brass connections, and I've removed one from a package and it fits tight inside the tube, however, I watched a...

I understand that, but will be faster draining if elevated. The other reason so will be easier to maneuver when installing the plumbing. Main question is if any problems with heater on a platform with casters.

I purchased a new electric water heater and will be installing it in the breezeway between the house and the garage. The breezeway is floor is concrete and is a unheated area (will insulate the heater and plumbing). I have already drilled holes in the brick to the crawlspace so can connect the...

Yeah, it has an inline water heater. Thanks for the info.

Excellent idea! There's different configurations of mixing valves. Would you reply with a link to the configuration you recommend? Is the kind with the adjustable temperature better? Also, I have to replace my 40 gallon water heater because of it's age. Would same size with a mixing valve be...

I installed an 80-gallon jacuzzi tub in a bedroom converted to a master bath. I have a 40-gallon electric hot water heater, so when filling up the tub, the water gets cold about 1/3 full. Options I'm considering: 1) Install a point of use electric. 2) Replace the 40 gallon with an 80 gallon. 3)...

Someone told me that even though that my valve is not an "A", that the only part can fail in the valve is the cartridge. Is that correct?

There is an access panel from behind the valve...the white panel in the pic. However, I wasn't able to center it behind the valve because some studs where in the way. The panel is located in a small hallway closet so there's limited access to reach the valve.

The studs and some blocking were not plumb so that's why the ditra. However, since the pic taken, I've removed most of it and sistered some studs on the wall.

The reason I purchased the Glacier Bay valve is because the handle on it matches the faucets on my tub and sink. From online research handles between brands aren't interchangeable, therefore, that's why: 1) I haven't upgraded to a better quality valve. 2) I'm considering installing a repair...

The backer/tile for my shower not installed yet. Because there would not be enough access even with 6" diameter hole in backer/tile for valve and limited space in the access door to replace it if ever needed, I asked a friend who is a licensed plumber for his suggestions. He said to install a...

My jacuzzi tub is secure on a frame and has 2" thick styrofoam block in different locations under it and I put sand between them, so there is no significant movement of the tub. My understanding is that the purpose of installing something under the tub to keep floor of tub from cracking...

The guy who helped me with converting a bedroom to a master bath used drywall mud under the tub and the mud cracked and I removed it and put sand. I don't understand why using mortar better than sand because if tub ever has to be replaced: 1) More difficult to remove. 2) It will be damaged...

Some questions regarding my shower valve (pressure balanced), but 1st about the valve/connections: 1) Link to the valve: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier-...9004/304685280 2) Connections to valve and shower head: 1/2" PEX. After looking at the link to the valve again, I noticed the flow...