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Hubis posted:Yeah, after having typed all that out and thinking about it, I'm just going to pull it and replace the ring and see if that fixes it (looking at the rest of the work in this house I have decided not to err on prior owners not doing dumb things, like not replacing the ring after redoing the floor). If it's still a problem I can go from there. Lowes and HD sell extra tall wax rings. That might fix your problem.
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Are there any rules of thumb as to how much efficiency a gas water heater loses every year? I have a 20 year old tank in my basement and am trying to decide if I want to replace soon or wait until it dies.
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May 11, 2017 17:25
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Any thoughts on this kitchen faucet? Turns out it's really hard figure out which faucets are good. https://www.homedepot.com/p/KRAUS-C..._-205331103-_-N
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Jan 31, 2018 18:34
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I'm thinking about making some diy waterproof match cases as gifts. Something like this  I'm thinking some 3/4" Schedule 40 Aluminum pipe would work well for the body. Any suggestions for a permanent cap on the bottom and for a removable lid for the top?
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May 29, 2019 23:42
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Motronic posted:Not sure what you're looking to do here but what you posted is accomplished is with a lathe. Anything you make out of miscellaneous parts that you can't turn down is going to be.......interesting. What do you mean by turn down? I'm thinking I will probably need to thread one end of the pipe for a removable cap. Right now I'm thinking the removable cap could be a brass garden hose cap, but I'm open to other ideas. I'm hoping I could epoxy a rubber plug cap on the bottom, you think that might work?
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May 30, 2019 16:28
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Motronic posted:Remove material using a lathe. Yeah you're probably right about them not being with making, thanks for the advice
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May 30, 2019 17:02
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I could use some help figuring out how to do hot water recirculation for my bathroom addition/remodel. Everything on the 2nd floor is going to be new PEX (the 5.5GPM line going vertically). I have a standard 50 gallon gas water heater. I have (reasonably) easy access to run a return line. Here's what my dad and I diagrammed for normal trunk and branch  Here's my stab at what it should look like if I want a hot water recirculation pump  Am I on the right track?
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Oct 12, 2020 23:16
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devicenull posted:Can you instead do a manifold, and recirculate between the heater and the manifold? I could probably do a couple home runs, but I'm going up a 6"x6" wall cavity to the 2nd floor which makes doing all home runs difficult. Also my home run would be like 40' or so, which makes me think I would still need a pump to get hot water quick.
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Oct 13, 2020 03:25
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I know you said you didn't want to go into the plaster wall, but I think that's your best bet. Especially if you think that pipe goes straight down.
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Nov 16, 2020 22:38
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Setec_Astronomy posted:Here's the setup: Wait so are the two flexible black tubes the same line?
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Dec 25, 2020 19:54
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I'm adding a new horizontal drain branch to my house for a full bath and laundry room. I'm adding drain plumbing to a floor cavity and to a new interior wall. Is the normal process to complete the drain plumbing that's in the floor cavity, have an inspector out, and then put down subfloor to build the new interior wall? I've asked the Building and Zoning Office but I figured I would ask you guys as well.
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Jan 19, 2021 12:44
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Motronic posted:That's entirely up to your AHJ. Some are going to be more reasonable than others about things like this and not demand to see every last inch of the plumbing in order to sign off on it. How reasonable they will be often has a lot to do with your previous work that they have experience with. Thanks, I'll see what they say
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Jan 19, 2021 18:15
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My kitchen sink has a clog and I can't get my lovely $15 hand snake past the first bend after the pipe goes into the basement concrete. Would I have more luck with a power snake? The drain is 2" if that matters.
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Jun 9, 2021 00:54
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Any suggestions on shower layout and design for my bathroom? It's an old house so I'm planning on going with classic 1920s style (black and white, marble, probably some penny or subway tile, etc), if that helps at all. Also I would like to have 2 shower heads. There's so much space that I can't decide what would be the best way to take advantage of it. 
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Jan 30, 2022 00:14
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Toilet is in the room at the top of the pic. I didn't think about room for towels, tho maybe back of the door and on the wall across from the shower would be enough. Also I am leaning towards a single vanity with lots of counter space. I think you're right that would make more sense. The shower is the main thing that throws me off. Shape, size, shower head location, and door location are all up in the air for me.
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Feb 2, 2022 20:58
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Managed to get my expansion tank and recirculation pump (not pictured) installed. It ain't pretty but it will do
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SpartanIvy posted:What is up with those braided hoses? Are they dielectric to prevent bimetallic corrosion? Is that to code where you are? It would not be here. Even if they are I wouldn't trust them. They're up to code here I need to redo the pipe supports, but I think everything else is up to code, even if it's ugly.
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