Questions tagged [plumbing-fixture]
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Is this shower diverter replaceable or serviceable?
This is the faucet and shower diverter setup up in one of my bathrooms:
The diverter is not working properly. Even when it's fully in, I get about 25% flow out of the shower head, and the remainder ...
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Whining sound coming from the attic when flushing toilet
We recently replaced a leaky PRV that was located in the attic of our home. Since replacing the PRV we have noticed a humming, whiny sound that comes only when flushing the toilet.
Went into the attic ...
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Can I install a 90 degree elbow directly on a shower valve?
I am installing a new shower valve. Can I do a 90degree elbow directly from the valve going down for the water supply? Most installs have pipe going straight out a few inches before turning down.
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Is there a purely mechanical plumbing valve that acts like a relay?
I was thinking of doing something with a flow sensor and a solenoid valve when I realised I was perhaps over-thinking it: is there perhaps such a thing as a purely mechanical 4-port valve consisting ...
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What is this brass plumbing device on my pex supply line?
This morning, my garden tub sprung a leak at a failed compression fitting. In the process of figuring out what I need to fix it, I found this device. What is it, and do I actually need it? Could it be ...
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Replacing Faucet- 1950s shelf sink
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to remove this faucet head. The handles were not an issue but I’m not sure what to do with this. There is no visible screw or mechanism to pop is off so I ...
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Cover drainage which is oval shaped
Waste pipe from laundry sticking out on the wall and water goes to drainage pipe which is oval shape. I am afraid that stone might entered inside the pipe so I checked online the oval grate or dome ...
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How can I remove a horizontal connection to a tee fitting without removing the vertical piping? [closed]
I have tried to let the threads soak in penetrating oil and then tried to use a crescent wrench, but it wont budge. Given the area its located in, I cannot use a propane torch. What are my options ...
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Removing plastic bits stuck in shower valve?
I'm trying to replace a broken shower cartridge (AFAICT, a Moen 1222). However, removing it was exceedingly difficult and it turns out this is because the very back part of the cartridge actually ...
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Fernco sewage connection under tension
The main sewage pipe under a rental property of mine has a long span with a 3 wye right in the middle of it. The geniuses that built the place didn't add any strap support and also decided to lay out ...
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How to remove grout seal around a shower panel + difficulty replacing entire panel with another?
I currently have a shower panel installed in my bathroom (this one) that needs to be replaced as it's broken. I bought an almost identical model (this one which has the same hookups/plumbing according ...
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How to remove an aerator metal cap which is broken and plastic part is stuck in the faucet
When trying to unscrew the aerator using a plumber wrench I broke the outer metal cap but the inner portion of the metal cap as well as plastic portion of the aerator got stuck with faucet. Now I want ...
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Improving under sink setup with drain close to sink bottom
Any suggestions on how I can improve the messy under sink set up below?
RO and dishwasher drain need to connect above drain level
Is the flexible P-Trap good enough for permanent installations?
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How did house cleaner invert this shower handle?
After having a house cleaner clean my shower, I noticed the handle was inverted. When I asked her about it, she only said that she struggled a bit to turn it off, and that was the position she ...
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Leaking bathroom faucet handle - can't access cartridge to fix
My bathroom sink handle is leaking and I'm guessing the cartridge might need to be replaced. I cannot find any way to budge the bottom of the handle to get it out.
A little internet sleuthing and I ...
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