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When I roughed in my kitchen, I placed my 2" drain stub out where I thought would be close to the edge of the cabinet making it easy to install my p-trap and disposal. As it turns out, the wife wants the disposal on the left side, which is just about right in front of my stub out. If I moved...

I made a mistake and bought and installed a k-438-k tub valve instead of a k-300-k. the k-438-k works fine, it just costs a lot more and has a diverter that I am not using. My question is should I cap off the diverter? It doesn't leak and the instructions show it has a check valve...

I am getting close to setting a 72"x32" soaker tub and I need to put on the waste and overflow for it. I like the idea of the kind that you can twist that raises and lowers the stopper, but I am worried about all those moving parts in an area where there won't be access if something breaks...

I have a 4'6" American Standark Mackinzie tub. The installation instructions provided are for a different model tub, but same concept (my tub is shorter in both height and width). I followed instructions. Installed stringer, but to get tub level I had to shim the front of the tub up about...

I picked up a 4" to 2" no hub coupling to use to convert my old CI stack to a 2" vent for a toilet and as I was putting it on it said for drain and sewer use only. Does that mean I should not use it for a vent? It is an all rubber coupling with metal clamps. If not what are my options...

what type of insulation do you use around pex when going between stories? normally i would use spray foam around the copper and romex, but I am not sure if that will hurt the pex.

finished off my DWV system on Saturday. Hertz rental had didn't have any of the test plugs that I am used to, so I got all they had to offer and headed home to test the system. After going a few rounds with an existing bathtubs overflow not sealing, I was able to get all the lines filled and...

what are they? I can't seem to find a definition anywhere. I am looking at potentially using one of these for my shower. K-304-K Less Screwdriver Stops K-304-KS With Screwdriver Stops Also, do I just cap off the bottom since it is a shower only? Thanks.

what is the best method to stub out a pex supply line? i was planning on using some of these pex to copper ells but I was wondering what the best way to secure them is? should i run some blocking behind them and strap to it and then put one of those copper plates with all the holes in...

I ran my hot water home run and part of the return line today (going to do a convection recirc system). Most of the run is in interior walls. I have heard and read mixed opinion on insulating PEX. Some say since it doesn't conduct heat like copper you don't need to, others say you need to...

Me and a buddy snaked through about 150 feet of PEX today. it was nice being able to run it through studwalls and around stuff, but it sure was a workout. I almost think copper would have been about the same amount of work...so much for savings. Anyway there can a time or two when pushing and...

I had a plumber buddy by my project (complete remodel of house, relocating all plumbing in kitchen and master bath) the other day and he said if I run 2" that I don't need to vent my kitchen sinks (one main and one prep). that sounds wrong to me, but it sure makes my life a whole heck of a...

I am installing PEX (wirsbo) pipe and am undecided on what fittings to use. I have a plumber that said he would come do all my connections using the wirsbo expander tool or I can use shark bite fittings. i think it would probably cost less with shark bite, but they seem to get mixed reviews...

i started running a hot water 3/4 pex supply trunk this weekend. after i fed the home run to the basement i realized how small the ID of 3/4 pex is. i am a little worried it is too small. i am planning on running 2 bath lavs, a shower, a tub, 2 kitchen sinks, dishwasher and possibly a...

I am roughing in some drain and supply lines and would really like to have someone swing by and tell me i screwed up before I start putting up drywall. Anyone up for a consult?

I am trying to install a toilet waste line in a 2x10 joist bay. My horizontal run is pretty long (almost 20' fortunately goes into a dropped ceiling area near the end, so I will have enough slope), so I need to keep the 3" pipe tucked up as high as I can near the toilet. I was planning on...

I have a brand new Quartermaster Sillcock (anti-siphon, quarter turn). I got it from the Home Depot (mistake #1 I am sure). If I have a hose attached it with the line pressureized but not flowing and I bring the end of the hose above the sillcock, water starts to come out of my sillcock on...