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    Help with Kohler Tub Install Challenge

    Hi. It's been a long time, but I'm still plugging away on my master bath. There's lots of progress including: - Shower is tiled - Heat mat, then ditra, then tile installed on floor - Tub deck built and tiled (deck and backsplash) That's the good news. The bad news is that I have a...
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    Removing Grohe Ceramic Cartridge

    Hi. I'm installing a Grohe tub filler set into a deck tub: http://www.grohecatalog.com/product/25049/. According to the instructions, the ceramic cartridge (Item 6 and 7 in the parts list and exploded diagram) has to be removed before soldering. Here's the problem... Unlike the...
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    Zurn PEX by Non-Plumber

    I need to install some shut-off valves in four inbound copper pipes from the main feeder pipe to the bathroom, and to connect deck-mounted tub filler and valves to the inbound copper pipe. Because of the location and the tight space, I thought of using PEX - specifically Zurn PEX. I've heard...
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    Toilet Flange Hole Size

    A somewhat strange question about the size of the hole in the sub-floor for the toilet flange... The toilet drain pipe is roughed in and sticks up through the sub-floor. The pipe is ABS and is 3.5" OD. Months ago, I cut a 4" hole in the new sub-floor for the drain pipe. And finally I'm...
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    Toilet, tub, and sink draining very slowly. Need help!

    Hi. Our guest bathroom toilet, tub, and sink are draining very slowly. A plumber gave us a free etimate to fix the problem. :confused: (I don't believe in "free".) The plumber said the old toilet was clogged with lime deposits. To fix the draining problem, he wants to sell us a Toto Drake...
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    Bathroom Fan Vent in Washington State - Soffit Vs Roof

    Hi. As part of a bathroom remodel, I installed new Panasonic vent fans (2) in the bathoom. :) When tested with NO ductwork attached, they were quiet and sucked a lot of air. That's the good news... The bad news is that the original builder used 3" ducts in the original fans. After...
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    Toilet Flange Installation for Dummies?

    Hi. I'm a newbie here and have limited plumbing experience. I need help with a toilet flange - I think it needs to be replaced. I'm remodeling our bathroom and replacing the bathroom particle board subfloor with two layers of plywood. On top of this will be a Schluter Ditra uncoupling...
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