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I’ve soldered a few joints over the years: but I definitely don’t have a lot of confidence in my technique: knock on wood, nothing has leaked yet, but I end up with messy joints. I use a MAP torch for anything 3/4 or larger, so I also get nervous about over-heating any ball valves. Any work...

I’m considering the very expensive investment in a propress tool, specifically the M12 version (I’m quite invested in the platform). I’m just a homeowner, and soldering isn’t my strongest skill. So when things like the hot water heater break: I always worry how long my joints will last. I’m...

Hoping somebody can guide me here! I’m relocating half of my sprinkler system for a porch that’s going in (there are two controller boxes, one in the front and one in the rear) My home is copper pipe, but the sprinkler was installed with PVC. To simplify: I’m using PEX. (Copper above ground...

I’m trying to weigh options for an outdoor faucet: it exits the house right where the ledgerboard will be installed (no room to move it up or down). we live in New England: so freezing is an issue. The spigot/faucet is hot/cold. I’ll be installing an access panel either way: but what would...

Our fridge doesn’t have the nice water supply box behind it... rather: there was a shutoff in the basement with a 1/4” copper supply line running up to the fridge. I replaced that line with 1/4” PE tubing, so I can add an RO system soon. I will admit, the PE tubing has a longer run... I have...

I’m looking to run a water supply line to my fridge from my basement to my first floor: The run will be about 25 feet total (including a loop behind the fridge to allow us to pull it out). 1: Is PE Tubing safe to run in wall? 2: would I want 3/8” tubing for the fridge because of the run? Or...

I'm considering an RO system for my house: I understand that typically you want to drain upstream of a p-trap: and with some effort, I could certainly make that happen... But I'm wondering why one couldn't drain into a modified cleanout trap? My thought is to take the cleanout cap, thread a...

I’m replacing my water heater, but the new one has a larger footprint. This necessitates moving supply lines around. I’m curious how much affect adding two 90* elbows, and 2 feet of pipe would harm gas flow? I’ve been reading about gas pipe calculations, but it doesn’t specify how elbows...

I’m installing a new water heater, and was going to solder the water lines all up: but I just started reading that you’re better off using shark-bite whips to limit the electrolysis? what are the thoughts here? The braided shark-bite connectors would be a lot easier, but I’m not opposed to...

I’m looking to replace a toilet with broken ceramic. I’ve been researching all over the internet, including here.... and now I have a migraine with all of the information. I don’t want to spend a small fortune; I just want a good toilet that is comfortable, and takes my waste far away from my...