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Is there a code that specifies the distance that a pex crimp ring has to be from the shoulder of the fitting I am crimping to. The instructions say between 1/8 and 1/4 from the shoulder. Called for a plumbing inspection yesterday morning. The inspector said he would be there at noon. I...

What is the R-Value of insulation needed between plumbing and outside wall if plumbing is running in an exterior wall? This is in Michigan. Thanks in advance.

How do you water test a DWV system? I have completed my DWV system in my new home and would like to test it. If I insert one of those inflatable test plugs through the clean out in my crawl and all opening for sinks, tubs, and toilets then fill it with water. How do I drain it when...

On my house rebuild project I am thinking of changing the main water line from the house to the outside turn-off in the front yard. It currently has 3/4" and I would like 1" How does this normally work? Do I dig it up to the turn-ff and replace it myself or do I run it to the turn-ff and the...

How is this for a nice clean PEX install? Not quite complete, but getting there. The home build is taking forever as I am the the homeowner, builder, and all the tradesmen.

Is there a minimum distance from the floor that my media panel has to be mounted? I have a 42" Leviton Structured Media Panel which has ended up not being enough space. The current panel is 36" off the floor. I would like to add another 14" panel below the current panel to house the cable...

Which White-Rodgers or Honeywell thermostat should I use for a GMH95045BX? I would like the a touchscreen model. I am unsure which model to buy. My big question would be: Do I need a single or multiple stage thermostat? Thanks in advance

How long can a dishwasher drain be. My dishwaser is in a peninsula and the length for the drain would be approx. 10 feet. Is this ok as long as I have the air gap.

Is there a site that has the average seasonal water temperatures coming into the home by region?

Thanks for all the help on my previous venting questions. I am now moving on to the other side of the house 1. Is it code to drain a dishwasher just like a washing machine with a standpipe? My dishwasher will be locate in the end of a peninsula about 8 feet from the kitchen sink. 2...

Great forum!!! I am building a new home and it is time to start installing the drains. I have attached a pic of what I plan to do. Could someone confirm if this is possible. Should I connect the tub and sink before or after the vent. Or run the 1.5 all the way down to the crawl...