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  1. Wraujr

    Power vented water heater for sale..Mid West.....

    Are the slight dents and dings from where (as they say in NJ) "they fell off the truck"??? Just kidding...
  2. Wraujr

    Gas water heater recommendation

    Had a plumber put in a 50 gallon BW gas normal venting about 6 years ago and its doing fine (of course this post will jinx it). At that time many plumbers on this website and others were recommending BW. Had them leave off the heat traps as these seem to occasionally cause trouble. It replaced...
  3. Wraujr

    I don't want my WH T&P to vent in the room, but code says it has to?

    Option that would meet air-gap. Replace 3/4" copper from outside back to water heater with 1 1-1/2 PVC sloping appropriately. When it reaches water heater continue with PVC vertical up to about 2 ft from T&P. Then use 3/4" copper from T&P extending it about one foot into the PVC. Since ID of...
  4. Wraujr

    Fernco on Sink Tailpiece to PVC Trap

    Yes, your are right about carefully checking dimensions. The lower 2" OD PVC is 1 1/2" DWV PVC and the OD of the tailpiece was around 1.5", a little less than the 1.66" OD of 1 1/4" DWV PVC. So the correct Fernco I would try is P1056-150/125 and I expect the tailpiece might be a little loose...
  5. Wraujr

    Fernco on Sink Tailpiece to PVC Trap

    I have a dual kitchen sink, on the non-disposal side I have a 1 1/2 tailpiece that I want to connect to 2" PVC trap. The 2"PVC trap is all solvent weld in combo with disposal drain and wall outlet. There is little room and little flexibility so using a Fernco 1 1/2 x 2 ( P1056-215 / Black...
  6. Wraujr

    Stem Leak on Older Nibco Ball Valve

    Update: (a) Definitely not condensation. (b) Part is NIBCO 580, and mechanical diagram shows it using a "Packing Gland", not a packing nut. (c) Definitely no packing nut, so ended up tightening handle nut a "smidge" and droplet went away. (d) Found this today on NIBCO website under...
  7. Wraujr

    Stem Leak on Older Nibco Ball Valve

    I have two NIBCO ball valves on the incoming water supply. One is before the meter, one is after the meter. The one before the meter, was replaced three years ago when main line replaced and it has a packing nut. The one after the meter is from original build in 1993. It does not appear to...
  8. Wraujr

    No water in shower, tried everything

    Some confusion here... I read back thru posts and I heard: Has both Shower Head and Tub Spout (OP uses "faucet" when I think he means Tub Spout) With cartridge OUT, water comes out valve BODY with force for BOTH hot and cold With cartridge IN, no (or little) water comes out Tub Spout or Shower...
  9. Wraujr

    Semi-recessed vessel sink - with overflow? Milforde Semi-Recessed Porcelain Sink

    Is it possible that the holes are close enough to the drain opening that when pop-up assembly is installed, the nut, washer, and rubber gasket will cover/seal the "dime" size openings..... and then overflow will flow into holes in side of popup assy. Your use of "dime size" sounds pretty big...
  10. Wraujr

    Split pipe in a tight spot

    Be very careful in doing anything to those four studs. Four studs sistered together is most likely a load bearing column for an upper floor beam and if so the drilled hole has already compromised its load carrying ability. You go cutting any notches and you may reduce your ceiling height an...
  11. Wraujr

    Broken water supply to house

    Do you think its a coincidence that 1"PVC and 1" Brass Nipple both have an identical OD of 1.315"????
  12. Wraujr

    What is this rusted fitting?

    I vote for future sprinkler system connection (assuming there is meter at street). Given exposed exterior supply I guess warm weather climate where sprinkler systems are very popular so "tee" is part of normal install when house was built allowing easy addition of sprinkler system. Just...
  13. Wraujr

    Ejector Pit inlet pipe problems

    Modify a 3x4 Adaper/Reducer Try this: Get a 3x4 Reducer Hub Sand down the "stop" that limits the 3" depth so that it now slides onto 3" pipe. Cut 4" pipe shorter. You can leave 3" pipe long. Slide on reducer and mark where 3" edge of reducer ends. Clean and prime both 4" and 3" pipe...
  14. Wraujr

    Can I seal the washer drain pipe ?

    If it smells like a Porta-Potty, you have a sewer gas infiltration problem. If it smells like mold/mildew/old sneakers/sweaty body, try my cleaning technique. There is a definite difference.
  15. Wraujr

    Can I seal the washer drain pipe ?

    Removing Smell First, do not seal washer standpipe, not positive, but pretty sure air needs to get in when washer is pumping water into drain. Sealing because you have odors doesn't solve problem. One thing to check is the vent pipe to the roof clogged, you should have one or more pipes thru...
  16. Wraujr

    Examining my 17 YO AO Smith to determine if it is repairable.

    Explanation hj, could you please expand on this statement.. "Connecting the copper water lines DIRECTLY to the tank is also not a good idea, and would have been rejected during inspection in most areas" All the homes in my neighborhood (new construction 1993, Smith gas water heaters) have...
  17. Wraujr

    Examining my 17 YO AO Smith to determine if it is repairable.

    Saw the plumber on This Old House, flush someone's HW after it was over ten years old. Caught debris in a 5 gallon drywall mud bucket. Did it because homeowner wanted it done. Two weeks later tank failed, started to leak and had to be replaced. Plumber's "experienced opinion" was that...
  18. Wraujr

    1/4 Line - Soldered fitting.....

    In my case, 1/4" tubing "fished" thru to drywall opening for icemaker box. Icemake box has shut off valve. Once I connnect 1/4" tube to IM shutoff, IM box inserted into drywall opening. I assume that makes the connection between IM shutoff and 1/4" tubing "concealed" (i.e. not visible) I am...
  19. Wraujr

    Washer water overflows basement drain

    Floor Drain Might Not Connect First, a "drywell" is simply a bunch of gravel. Many times floordrains simply connect to a small pit of gravel underneath the concrete slab. They are not intended for washer drains, but maybe condensation from an Air Conditioner or the over temp/pressure valve...
  20. Wraujr

    Help - Reverse draft from water heater CO monitor going off

    Check for Backdrafting Tightening your house (i.e. replacing patio door), may have caused other air exhausting appliances to depressurize your home. The following should be checked, bathroom and kitchen fans, dryer, and forced air furnace. With water heater off, turn on all bath/kitchen...
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