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    Toilet leaking on ceiling underneath - waxless product

    Well, turns out you were 100% correct. Toilet wasn't the problem, but there was a hole about the size of a golf ball in the 110 year old lead bend. I had a plumber come in and take care of it, even he had a tough time. he had initially intended to seal it with a two part epoxy, but he had...
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    Toilet leaking on ceiling underneath - waxless product

    Forgot to mention that Amazon reviews show many complaints of the saniseal failing over time, and deflating, getting saturated with water etc. I still see it being recommended here, what are your guys' thoughts on the saniseal?? Did they change anything to rectify the failing problem?
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    Toilet leaking on ceiling underneath - waxless product

    Good day all, I discovered a moldy corner on the wall/ceiling of my first floor bathroom. I broke out the sheetrock, and noticed that when the toilet directly above was flushed, I'd get 15-20 drops of water down that wall. I pulled up the toilet, remembering that I'd installed a SaniSeal...
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    Leaky bathtub P trap

    Going back again for the same problem today... leak onto 1st floor ceiling from this #@&*$ P trap. Thinking about replacing it, maybe there is a defect in the mating surface??? Thinking about eliminating the entire swivel trap, and solvent welding one. However, very tight space to work with...
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    Leaky bathtub P trap

    Thanks Terry. Last time it leaked, I thought I got it nice and tight. Stayed with it running for ten mins and didn't observe any leak, so I'm not sure what changed from then til now that it's now leaking again. Like you said, I did tighten the swivel end firs then the tailpiece nut. I've...
  6. Mookie3333

    Leaky bathtub P trap

    ha.... removable trap, I meant. Permanent tub. :D
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    Leaky bathtub P trap

    Ah - never knew this. Given that it's already there, what can I do, short of cutting out and putting a new one? I doubt there's even that kind of movement to get new pieces fitted together.
  8. Mookie3333

    Leaky bathtub P trap

    I have a situation where a removable bathtub 2" PVC P trap SOMETIMES leaks onto the ceiling below. The first time this happened, it was because there was a drain was blocked, and the standing water slowly found its way to trickle out of the P trap where the lock nut is. Had a plumber snake the...
  9. Mookie3333

    ARCING in meter socket

    The utility worker did tighten the contact screw, very tight. The insulation on the red wire was starting to melt just near the contact point also. HJ what your describing, can the utility take care of this? Or do I need an electrician?
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    ARCING in meter socket

    Hey guys, I know this is primarily a plumbing forum (and a great one at that), but I'll try my luck in the electrical forum. I have been experiencing arcing in the meter socket for about a month or so. When pulling a load on one of the phases (AC unit, etc.), the meter pan actually gets hot...
  11. Mookie3333

    Rebuilding shoddy boiler/hot water heater exhaust to chimney connection

    I replaced a hot water heater in a house we bought recently. Upon trying to connect the exhaust vent for the hot water heater, I noticed the concrete at the chimney connection cracking away and falling. I removed all of it, so I now have two exhaust ducts sitting at the entrance to the...
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    Mortar bed under fiberglass whirlpool tub - How thick??

    OK- I guess you live and learn. I wish I knew this last week! For what it's worth, I picked up a bag of sand cement. I'm going to mix it up dryish and take my time and pack it under the tub wherever I can get access. I made about 4 "piles" with wood and the thinset, so there are still some...
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    Mortar bed under fiberglass whirlpool tub - How thick??

    I used an unmodified thinset, and I built up about 2" with wood, and the thinset on top of that. Theoretically I would think I have <1" of thinset between the wood and tub. Still, more than 1/4" like you said. I can access the cutout where the drain is from underneath and shove something else...
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    Mortar bed under fiberglass whirlpool tub - How thick??

    holy $#%#.... I am so jealous at how neat your work is. That bathroom reno looks great. Your tile job is amazing too. Too bad you don't live near NYC, I'd offer you whatever you're asking to tile my bathroom! One question for you, seeing as you're an electrician - I'm looking to run a...
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    Mortar bed under fiberglass whirlpool tub - How thick??

    Thanks alot guys for all your replies. I set the tub this weekend. It wasn't easy, and I always get nervous moving around a fiberglass tub too much. Someone should make a product that comes in a half gallon pail, pre mixed thick like peanut butter and ready to be squished down. I'd be more...
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    Mortar bed under fiberglass whirlpool tub - How thick??

    I've run into something that I can't seem to figure out a solution to. I bought an American Standard Everclean whirlpool tub for a bathroom renovation in my home. This is going into a 5'x32" alcove. When I take the tub out of the box, it sits VERY lop sided. OK - I figure I'd place it in...
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    encasing old bricks in new concrete?

    This question is regarding the rear entrance to my basement. I have to pour a "step up" which will act as a curb for drainage to prevent water from coming into the basement. Basically, the area will be about 16 Sqft, and about 8" deep. This would turn out to be quite a few bags of concrete...
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    recessed lighting for suspended ceiling?

    Hi guys... Thanks for the replies, I actually didn't start the suspended ceiling/tiling yet. I've read your comments and I think it would help for you to know the exact situation. The dropped ceiling would be used in a basement hallway approx. 30 ft long, 36" wide. I just need maybe 2 or...
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    Replacing Basement Windows

    Yep, I think tapcons and hammer drill would be best too. Thanks all for the help!
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    Replacing Basement Windows

    Thanks for all the advice. I think I will be building a buck out of 2x6 treated lumber. I will probably use Tapcon blue screws, but was wondering- is there any type of brick anchor that doesn't require pre-drilling? This might simplify the installation. Thanks for any help, again.
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