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I am replacing my garbage disposal and ran into a question I can't seem to answer easily. I currently have a 50/50 split sink, one side with a disposal (which quit working and started leaking). I got a new insinkerator evolution, 3/4hp to replace the badger 5, 1/2hp. The dishwasher is...

Sorry for not doing the search prior to posting, but for one, I don't have the time, and two, for some reason the search wouldn't load after I hit enter. I have a house built in 1975 with the black pipe for most of my main drains, PVC leading to them. Today my kitchen sink started to backup...

Gentlemen (and women), I have a plumbing question for you. First of all my house is built in 1975 in Northeast Kansas (Kansas City metro area). My roommate went to wash his vehicle today and I, later, went to run the hose, which he left on (there was a sprayer-handle on-off on the end of...

I was hoping to install my icemaker semi-soon but have read on here that the saddle valves provided with the kits are prone to failure. If I was indeed to put a T off a line, is the main line coming into the house alright (I know from reading on these forums that the pressure will be fine going...

Sorry for the dumb question, but I have very very limited plumbing experience, and it's all getting the water to the house, not getting it out. My house was built in 1975 and the sink is a side by side with garbage disposal. Lately it has been backing up, and when I hit the garbage disposal it...

I have a quick question. To start, I am not very versed in plumbing. I have just bought a house (1975) which has all copper pipes. I have soldered on new washer/dryer valves (with extensions), as well as replaced the main seal and drain valve that comes right off the main. The kitchen sink...

I have an on-off valve (like for a hose) just after my main incoming water valve that is leaking. I am trying to replace the seat, but can't seem to get the stem out. I undid the nut holding it on, and unscrewed the valve as far as it will go. Do I keep unscrewing the valve with force...

I am planning on upgrading my current breaker box (100 amp, push-matic style) to a new 200 amp Square D or Siemans box. (The house has a 200A feed). Are there any codes, etc I need to make sure to follow when replacing this box? Can I just call the utility and have them shut it off and back...