old plumbing

  1. mcat

    Cast iron pipe to pvc - connection questions

    Hey all, My kitchen sink no longer drains at all which upon closer investigation looks like it's a cast iron pipe that I believe is just blocked or rusted shut now. ( what initially was thought to be a clogged p-trap, turned out after cleaning, to be a wolverine brass p-trap that had eroded so...
  2. Flnap

    Old spout replacement - I can't figure out what/how/where the nipple is connected to. It's a weird Elbow or something else?

    Good Morning. I have an old bathroom (50's) that I am trying to keep the original style and not breaking the tiles. The bathtub has two faucets (Kohler) system, and a spout with a front diverter. I wanted to replace it, but when I removed it, I noticed that only 1/2 inch of a nipple thread was...
  3. Paul Kirby

    Low Pressure or Flow in OId House when multiple taps used

    I apologize if I am posting this incorrectly... I was trying to create a new post and it popped up some other similar previous forums. Several photos below. I have an old rental house that my son is living in with his college roommates. Old 2 story house built in the 1930's with a wide range...
  4. Terry

    Post an old picture of you on a plumbing project.

    Post an old picture of you on a plumbing project. It's amazing how much has changed over the years. When I started in plumbing, I was in my 20's and weighted 155 pounds. Now years later I'm about 215 pounds. I think I was stronger at 155 pounds. I could carry a cast iron tub up stairs with...
  5. Kadin

    RV plumbing. Strange plumbing set up

    I have an old 1973 Aristocrat Trailer and having some issues with the plumbing. Hope someone can help! The problem is when I turn the water pump on, water just shoots out into the toilet. It is supposed to only spray in the toilet when you press the foot pedal. I image it has something to do...
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