Help needed to identify faucet
Wanted to do a bit of research concerning parts availability before attempting to disassemble this faucet. There are no markings and Google image search was unable to help. Any ideas?
View ArticleLeak detector tool?
I have a puzzling leaky 2nd floor bedroom ceiling. Attic/roof above leak completely dry. There is an attic bathroom - not close to leak, but also dry and exposed bathroom pipes in attic also dry....
View Articlereplacement washer for sink sprayer nozzle
I finally figured how to affix the hose by Crimping the metal clip so the nozzle and hose don't separate, sending water all over! Now I only have one washer and need a second one. I looked through what...
View ArticleNPT vs Compression fittings
Hi there, I'm in a job right now specking out a tankless water heater. The old one we had uses 1/2" NPT male fittings. The new one uses 3/8 compression fittings. Can someone very simply explain to me...
View ArticleU moen TS3304TB 4 outlet Controller
I can not find this U moen TS3304TB 4 outlet controller anywhere. I have set my shower up for U moen and have been able to use it since being built. Does anyone know where I can pick up one of these...
View ArticleLooking for suggestions for whole house water filter
My area has a copper pinhole issue. Many theories as to why, water company did several studies to prove it was not them. They do tend to have chlorine levels on the high side of the lowest limits of...
View ArticleCondensation Pump
Not sure if this is the correct area. I have a Diverstech CP22 condensation pump for my hot water (tankless) in a crawl space. The other day when I went to flush the tankless I noticed the pump was...
View ArticleSharkbite Fittings do NOT (quite) allow specified insertion depth
I've been using 1/2" Sharkbite fittings for a number of years now, and they work well for temporary fixes, setup, etc. However, they simply do not allow the pipe to be inserted the full 15/16ths of an...
View ArticleLooking for a decent adjustable torch head for casual sweating.
Went to sweat my new valve in and the darn torch head I got for $20 was way too hot. You can see what it did to the wood. You can see the soot that started to get into everything. This is by far the...
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Wags Valve
Any of you have a Wags valve in operation ? I’ve installed a few of them but the water heaters haven’t leaked so they’re still in service. WAGS7200-4W - Aquaguard WAGS7200-4W - Water Safety Shut-Off...
View Article1964 3" Cast Iron sewer pipe - thickness variation
2-3 years ago I cut out a short section of my 1964 3" Cast Iron sewer pipe on a recent retrofit project under the house (as part of a project to correct a reverse grade). This morning I was under the...
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Can someone identify the tool for this compression valve?
Here's a picture of a compression valve underneath my sink. I attempted to use a flat head screwdriver to turn the water off, but it won't budge. Can anyone identify the tool necessary to turn this...
View ArticleI am totally fascinated...
Coming from a land where you design things to PREVENT pipes from freezing, and frozen pipes "are a thing" and cause of many issues, imagine my surprise when I discovered a crew INTENTIONALLY freezing a...
View Articlewhere to buy Stop valve like this one
Hello, Any one can help me in finding where i can buy a stop valve like this one
View ArticleWax Ring Replacement
I have to replace a toilet wax ring. I replaced the ring a lot of years ago and used an Oatey johni-ring Standard Wax ring. I went to buy the same product and also saw the same thing in the Reinforced...
View ArticleIs there a true oil rubbed brass garbage disposal flange?
I have a customer who wants a new oil rubbed brass garbage disposal flange because the one she currently has the finish wore off. I have found a handful on google and the internet but under every...
View Article1/4" NPT Drain Plug for Pool Heater
Anyone know of a PVC, ABS, Nylon, or some type of plastic fitting for a 1/4" NPT connection? I have a drain port in the back of my pool heater that accepts a 1/4" NPT drain plug. I wanted to put some...
View Article"Float Valves"?
Is there a device that will allow me to have a high capacity reservoir at high elevation and fill a lower capacity reservoir below it until reaches a certain point and the water height on the lower...
View ArticleMain valve leaking - replace remaining galvanized?
Greetings, I just recently purchased a home built in 1953 and there are a few things going on. This is one of them. I replaced the utility tub downstairs and turned the water feed valve to that side of...
View ArticleIdentifying faucet make and model
Hello. I've checked in all the usual places and have had no luck. Attached are photos from the set. Just purchased this 10 year old home, so I must assume that this is the approximate vintage. Unable...
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