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  1. GoshenPlumber

    HVAC intermittent smell from ceiling vents - How to fix??

    Heat pump American Standard Compressor 3 ton model 4A6H4036D1000AA Air Handler model TEM4AOC36S41SAA APCO UV-C system mounted in duct upstream of air handler coil on 24 hours/day Heat pump in condo in SW Virginia. Compressor is on the building roof, air handler in utility closet in hallway...
  2. GoshenPlumber

    Enzymatic drain cleaner to stop shower drain blank gunk buildup?

    Once each month we have to clean the black gunk out of the shower drain. Ugh - hate it!! Can periodically pouring some enzymatic drain cleaner into the drain prevent this black gunk? If so, can you recommend some products? Thank you!!
  3. GoshenPlumber

    Toto Drake fill valve makes strange noises

    Toilet: Toto Drake CST744S The fill valve makes a strange squealing noise as the tank reaches the end of the fill. Questions: (1) What is the cause of this noise? (2) Can the fill valve be repaired / cleaned to stop this noise? If so, does anyone have instructions on how to repair / clean...
  4. GoshenPlumber

    How to remove handle from Danze faucet D304056

    I called Danze and they said that the handle assembly can be unscrewed from the top. Mine is too tight. Using a wrench to loosen it - even with cardboard or similar material under the wrench - will mar the soft metal body of the handle. Is my only choice to remove the mounting hardware assembly...
  5. GoshenPlumber

    How to loosen soft metal faucet assembly without scratching metal

    I need to remove the handle from my bathroom sink faucet in order to replace the ceramic disc cartridge. My problem -- I cannot figure our how to grip the faucet assembly with a wrench in order to loosen the assembly without scratching the soft metal. This problem is best illustrated with the...
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    How to seal water line on outside to prevent leak into basement

    This post is similar to a question I posted a few months ago. However I have some new questions with which I would appreciate help. See attached drawing for reference. My 1 inch plastic water pipe from the utility comes through the basement wall inside an 8 foot PVC sleeve which runs...
  7. GoshenPlumber

    How to apply caulk to seal water pipe through basement wall

    My 1 inch plastic water pipe from the utility comes through the basement wall inside a 10 foot long plastic sleeve which runs underneath the front porch. The sleeve runs downhill from the front of the porch to where it enters the basement wall. In the basement, the installers caulked the space...
  8. GoshenPlumber

    Why do plumbing jobs always leak

    In the 19 years I have lived in my house, almost every plumbing job that has been done has had a leak which did not show up for a day or two. This required me to recall the plumber to fix the leak. I have tried different plumbers from different companies and still almost every plumbing job has a...
  9. GoshenPlumber

    What caulk to use to seal water pipe through basement wall

    I need caulk or another material recommendation. My 1 inch plastic water pipe comes through my basement wall inside a plastic sleeve. Where the pipe comes through the wall, the space between the inside of the sleeve and the outside of the pipe is caulked with some kind of caulk (silicone?) to...
  10. GoshenPlumber

    Hot water tank - How to pump water from pan to sink

    I am replacing my hot water tank after 15 years. I want to install a collection pan under the new tank to collect any leaks. My basement does not have floor drains and none can be added. Instead I want to place a pump in the pan that will be activated by water filling the pan. The pump would...
  11. GoshenPlumber

    Recommendation for reliable electric water heater

    Time to replace my 14 year old electric water heater. I am looking for brand recommendations. In my area (Morgantown, WV), the following brands are available from local suppliers: AO Smith, Emax, Noritz, GE, Whirlpool, American Water Heater, Rheem, Bradford White My #1 priority is...
  12. GoshenPlumber

    Watts Pressure regulator does not hold water pressure

    I have a Watts 1 inch pressure regulator (series 25AUB) in an outdoor underground pit (about 3.5 feet below the surface) that was installed in 2005. The regulator is used to drop the city supply pressure which ranges from 100 to 130 PSI (as measured at the water meter) to a pressure of about 40...
  13. GoshenPlumber

    Zep Drain Care Build-Up Remover: Does it work? Ok for septic?

    There is a 30 foot run of 2 inch PVC pipe from my kitchen sink to the 4 inch pipe that goes through my basement wall to connect to my septic tank. The 2 inch pipe has build-up of material on the walls of the pipe. In Lowes, I saw a product, Zep Drain Care Build-Up Remover, that is advertised to...
  14. GoshenPlumber

    How to clean years of accumulated gunk from kitchen sink piping

    The PVC drain line from our kitchen sink was clogged but we managed to use a plunger to clear the clog and now it drains well. However the problem is sure to return and I need another solution. The 2 inch PVC drain line from the bottom of the kitchen sink trap runs horizontally with a slight...
  15. GoshenPlumber

    Cause of Taco wate circulator noise?

    I have hot water baseboard heat. When the water circulator is running (and the sound is not masked by the furnace burner noise), there is a noticeable humming / vibration that can be heard at the baseboard heaters. The noise is not from vibration within the baseboards. The noise seems to be...
  16. GoshenPlumber

    Toto Drake is a great toilet!!!!!!!!!!!!

    We have now had our new Toto Drake for 7 months. This is a great toilet! We actually threw away our plunger!! And believe me, we have tested this toilet through our high fiber diet and there have been no problems. :) So do not hesitate in purchasing one of these. They may be a bit expensive...
  17. GoshenPlumber

    How to remove cultured marble bathroom vanity countertop?

    I will be replacing my existing cultured marble bathroom vanity countertop with a new cultured marble countertop. I am not replacing the vanity; it is brand new. So first I need to remove the existing countertop without damaging any of the vanity wood. The countertop is not screwed into the...
  18. GoshenPlumber

    Toto Drake: 1.6GPF vs 1.28 GPF - Is 1.28GPF Drake just as good??

    Terry, Only one plumbing supply house in my area sells Toto. They tell me the Toto Drake 1.6GPF is no longer manufactured. They sell only the Drake Eco 1.28GPF. Here I was ready to order the 1.6GPF model and now it is no longer made!! Question please -- (1) Is the supply house correct...
  19. GoshenPlumber

    Pressure regulator drifts up during night - What to do??

    I have a pressure regulator (Watts 25AUB-Z3) in a pit downstream of the water meter at the edge of my property. See the diagram below. The regulator is set so that the incoming pressure in the house as measured on a gauge in my basement is approximately 45 PSI. I recently noticed that over...
  20. GoshenPlumber

    Two piece toilets - leak potential??

    Terry, Thank you for the wonderful web site. I am using it almost exclusively to determine which toilet to purchase to replace my 50 year old clunker. I have a question about The Eljer Titan. We are leaning towards this item but are concerned about two piece toilets and...
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