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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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What is the correct way to connect galvinized holding tank to a copper/brass fitting?
We have a galvanized holding tank in our well system.
I am going to re-plumb the entire thing to go to the largest diameter pipe it will accommodate which is 1 1/2 but the largest other plumbing ...
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Why do I get occasional air spurts from plumbing that hasn't been opened in months?
I replaced my hot water heater last summer (about 9 months ago) and added some new plumbing for an addition to the house. I fully understand that after having the water turned off that there will be ...
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Water main pipe configuration?
I am redoing the water lines in my home with PEX-A and am starting my upgrades at the home main gate-valve. I am wondering what this added capped down pipe is for and if it is integral to the ...
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Why does dirt appear after we turn off water either to the house or under the sink?
I had to call the plumber to come out a few times recently to work on my kitchen faucet or bathroom faucet. Each time, he either turned off the water under the sink or turned off the water to the ...
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Can I connect my water heater to a faucet with no vent connection?
I had two instant hot water faucets in my house:
In the kitchen with a nice faucet, where everyone used it, but the tank now leaks and needs to be replaced. This tank (which now leaks), has two ...
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regarding sink aerator sizes, is 55/64" functionally identical to 22mm (M22)
regarding sink aerator sizes, is 55/64" functionally identical to 22mm (M22)? I see one advertised slightly cryptically making it look like they are the same.
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What connector do I need for fridge to wall? And does it need a shutoff valve?
Our refrigerator came with a hose for its icemaker, whose ends look like this:
Our apartment's existing water line looks like this:
I need a connector for them, but I've googled and I'm still not ...
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New delta shower body install water running out of tub spout & shower head [closed]
Insalled 2 new delta shower bodys in same house complete renovation 1st bath no issues 2nd bath have water coming out tub & shower at the same time put 3 loops in pipe already returned shower body ...
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Can generic RO filters be used with an AO Smith RO unit?
I have an AO Smith 4000 reverse osmosis unit, and it is time to replace all of the filters (including the remineralizing filter). The AO Smith filters sold online seem a bit expensive so I was ...
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I'm trying to identify and find The manufacturer of a shower valve that is stamped gobo asse 1016
I have been looking for hours online I have an old shower valve that's leaking everywhere and I just need to find a part that will be the same as this one but I cannot even find who makes this part. ...
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Could hot water from attic water lines cause deterioration of toilet flush valves?
Both of my toilets started losing water in the tank within about a week of each other. They aren't leaking out of the toilet, so I assume it is the flush valve. I replaced the flapper on one, but it ...
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My RHEEM Gas hot water tank keeps shutting Off with code 2
The Plumber said it's the gas valve assy. So I ordered a gas valve. After installing, the problem still exist. The plumber even broke the sight glass to "let more air in". After breaking the ...
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Stop Pipes From Pulling Through The Wall
I had shower valves replaced about a month ago, and ever since then now if you pull the shower knob it pulls out a great deal of pipe through the cut-out. I'm thinking the easiest solution to this ...
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Can I add non-return valve to an existing tap
I recently purchased and installed a tap (pics below). I found that if I keep the main tap handle open but keep the outlets closed, I hear hiss sound of the water as if the water is still running. I ...
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