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Are you on a sewer system, or septic tank? That pretty much dictates where you have to start. If it's septic, generally it comes in rather high, in which case any basement fixtures would have to be on an ejector. The rest of the house would be gravity. Might still have to be that way with a...

I assume you're running it underground? If so you would better off using High Density Polyethylene, it's typically what is used for water services. 3/4" should suffice. I see you're in Michigan, so bury it deep. Check your local codes and see what is recommended.

What about municipal water? Would that be feasible?

I would eliminate the vent off the bar sink and just use an AAV. The way your kitchen sink is vented would not be allowed here. You could use a 2"x 1-1/2" TY for your bar sink.

Thanks for the replies. My first thought was the well water, but then I'm seeing the problems in areas with city provided water. Tuttles answer is pretty much what I've been getting, no one is really sure why it is happening. Job security , I guess, lol.

I initially came across this problem at my brother's place in the Southeastern part of the state. He began to get tiny leaks on his horizontal runs of copper. I'd repair the leak, and a few months later another would appear in a different spot. Finally after a few more I went in and replaced his...

Thanks Marlinman, I really appreciate it.

Is he on this forum? A little more information. The home owner contacted the previous owner who had initially remodeled the shower. His "plumber" who cannot be found, bought it at Lowes...he thinks. Off to look at Glacier Bay shower valves.

New member, long time lurker. I'm a plumber in Powell OH, and have a customer who broke the handle off her shower valve. Part of the valve stem went with it so I need a new cartridge. Well I've located the cartridge, but she has lost or discarded the trim. I've looked at all the major...