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Isn't that what the sediment trap is for?

This is my meter and pipe going into the house. Looks like galvanized? Inside the house is black iron.

I say "black iron / galvanized pipe" because sometimes I can't tell the difference. I'll post photos later. What's the problem with galvanized? As far as cost, a 1/2" Maxitrol 325 is $25. Furnace 1, furnace 2, range, and clothes dryer = $100. 3/4" Maxitrol 325 is $50 for the tankless water...

I am installing a tankless water heater and, based on my research of the pressure drop charts, my current gas piping system is not sufficient to supply my appliances. I've read an alternative to replacing the pipe is to have the gas company replace their meter/regulator to increase my current...

Thanks, that's what I figured. Do you know what that white pipe is? Not the one sticking out of the ground, but the one leaking. I'd say it's PVC, but it seems to flare into the green pipe.

The main pipe running to my house is leaking. There is a union between a green metal pipe and a white (PVC?) pipe. The white pipe seems to flare down to the green pipe. I've never seen that before. What is it called? Is there some sealer I can put around the union or do I need to cut it out...

Thanks. I guess I edited my post the same time you replied. Use a combination wye and 1/8 bend, right? This? https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-PVC-DWV-All-Hub-Long-Radius-Sanitary-Tee-C4812LHD2/100345170

Well I got under there last night. Disgusting. Put a 10 mil tarp from Home Depot down and went to work. I plugged the two tees and hung the pipe from the floor joists. However, I couldn't get a proper slope. These are photos of the pipe coming from the kitchen drain. It goes from 1-1/2" to 2"...

Thanks.

I don't disagree. Rape was the wrong term.

No, there's nothing.

I'm not even going to call a plumber since I know they'll rape me just to crawl through sewage. I'm thinking of getting some thick plastic to put down over it before even beginning.

Yes, you could get a shallower sink, too. Or get a disposal with a higher outlet. You're just working against too much gravity.

Because the rough drain is the same height as the disposal, the trap depth is larger than allowed (2-4"). You'll have to open the wall and lower it. It looks like you have plenty of space to do that.

Ever since I bought this house, there has been a sewage smell outside on one side. I finally figured out why. This pipe is coming from the kitchen (top left of photo) and goes toward the city sewer (bottom left). There are two clean outs(?) that have no cap. It's almost like they are taped on...

I bought this house a couple of months ago and it didn't come up in the inspection. I cleaned the tub before renting it out and it drained fine. Tenants complain that it stops up right after they move in. There's a strainer so I don't think they put anything down it. I think it was there...

The plumber put one down there, but couldn't see it. I can try myself. Do you have a recommendation for one?

There is something stuck in my tub p-trap. I put a snake down the overflow and it just stops. Called a plumber and he did the same thing, can't get it out. Says the only options at this point are to tunnel to redo the line or bust up the tub. Any suggestions?

There is a clean out on the outside of the house. The city said they would install a backwater valve (not sure what kind) after that clean out and put a pop up at the clean out. That is in case there is an event and the backwater valve closes, the house will discharge through the clean out and...

Thanks. I called the city and they said the sewer became "overcharged" during the storm. I convinced them to install the valve which is nice. Do I need to replace the toilet wax rings? I assume the water came through them.