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Hi all, I have a WaterDrop G3 reverse osmosis system. The manufacturer says we need to change the filter after X months or after N gallons whichever comes first. They don't account for the quality of the incoming water which does have a big impact on the life of the filter. Is it okay to...

Hello all, I bought a Kohler undermount sink K2210. My vanity cabinet currently has 5/8" plywood on top. I'd like to put a granite counter top and attach the sink w/ some clips. The clips that came w/ the sink seems to be designed to be attached to the countertop and didn't account for the...

Hello all I currently has a gas water heater and a gas furnace. They share the same exhaust leading to the roof (see picture). The water heater is getting old and shows sign of rust and little leak, thus I am looking to replace it immediately. I am thinking of switching to a tankless unit...

I am retiling my bathroom and a have a tub looking like this. The shower is separate. I'd like to keep the tub as it was barely used. Thus I am trying to lift it up a bit so I can remove the tiles and slide the new tiles under. Is it possible? The tub is surrounded by deckmud no access to the...

Hello all, I used an oatey drain plug to perform a water test for a new shower being constructed. At first it leaked water so I pushed it in a bit more into the drain. Now that the water test passed, I can't pull it out. Would you have some tip as how this is can be removed? Thanks jim

Hello all I am remodeing a shower stall. After putting back the subfloor, mesh, tar paper etc and getting ready to install the kerdi shower drain, I can't get it to level. The riser coming from the ptrap is not plumb. What are my option to get it vertical enough so the drain can be level? I...

I have a valve w/ threads on the inlet and outlets. Is it preferable to sweat the copper pipe by inserting it inside the in/outlet or use a female adapter and sweat the pipe to it. The attached picture shows both options. I believe before sweating we need to remove the cartridge which is...

hello, I need to add some plumbing to support 3 body sprays. I am of course forming a balancing loop and have the 3 spray on that loop. I was wondering what is the better way to do the riser (coming out of the wall). I came up w/ the first option buy playing w/ the copper pieces I found at...

Hello all, My current plumbing has a supply valve and a shower head pipe (as pictured). I would like to add a diverter to the setup for a handheld shower. The diverter valve has threaded male in/outlets. The inlet is on the south side and the outlets are on the north and west side. Please...

Hi all, I have pfister polished chrome for shower trim and looking for adding body sprays. But I can't find sprays from pfister to my liking. I am considering getting chrome sprays from moen or delta. Anyone knows if they look close enough? Thanks

Hi all, I currently have a shower room with just a shower head + valve. I am adding an hand shower thus adding a diverter. I bought the Pfister 015-3WDX and read the instructional manual http://www.************.com/mediabase/specifications/pfister_015_3wdx_installation_818.pdf On the...

Hi all I want to install a Schulter flange for my shower and the instructions says I need to press it down on the mud bed. However my ABS drain pipe is flexible and goes down upon applying pressure. How do I ensure the flange is well connected to the pipe? Note my subfloor is still not in...

I am remodeling my shower stall. I took things down to studs and plywood. Is there any need to cut out the subfloor and to put in a new p-trap? The shower is 14 years old. How likely it is partially clogged? Thanks

Hi all What is the best to calculate the depth to install the rough in valve for a shower handle? How accurate do we need to be? In my old shower, tiles was installed over a cement wall (with a lathe) which was attached to green boards. I would say both add up to about 1" of thickness...

Hi all, Could you please tell me what kind of connector is pictures? Is this PEX? Thanks

I'd like to install a handheld shower bar (and diverter) on the wall that is adjacent to the shower head. Thus the pipes need to do a 90 degree turn. How can fit the pipe in there given the studs blocking access to the corner? On the picture, the shower valve is on the wall w/ the yellow...

Hello all I am remodeling my bathroom and I want to install 3 body sprays to my shower stall. I noticed my shower valve is connected to 1/2 inch hot and cold water input. I took a measurement at the shower head and got 68PSI (water is not running). Do you see any problem w/ this setup? Some...

Hi all, I am tearing down my shower room because the tiles looks ugly. Everything still work normally so this remodel is just for cosmetic reason. I don't have any problem w/ my shower valve but I was wondering if it would be a good idea to change the valve while the walls are wide open. The...

Hello all, I am planning to remodel my master bathroom. I have some boring looking white tiles in the shower room, on the vanity, and around the bathtub. I would like to replace them w/ some warmer looking tile. Also replacing the carpet floor w/ tiles. I have few questions for DIY gurus...

Hello all, I am remodeling my shower room and need few advices. We are replacing the ugly tile and while walls are down, we would like to add more fixtures (e.g. like body massage jets) if that's not to much of a project. 1) given that tiles are removed, at what stage is best to test the new...