Fixing a Toilet Rough-In Mistake Accidentally created a 14” rough-in for your toilet after removing plaster? Learn safe solutions without breaking the slab or risking clogs. When renovating older bathrooms, it is common to uncover plumbing surprises. One challenge is creating an unexpected rough-in size. In this case, removing thick plaster left a 14” toilet… Continue reading Fixing a Toilet Rough-In Mistake
Month: September 2025
Fixing a Cracked Hybrid Water Heater Tray
Fixing a Cracked Hybrid Water Heater Tray A cracked condensate tray on your hybrid water heater can cause leaks. Learn repair options and why hand-tightening connections is critical. Hybrid water heaters are efficient but can have fragile parts. One of the most common issues is a cracked condensate tray. This problem often happens if fittings… Continue reading Fixing a Cracked Hybrid Water Heater Tray
Stop Your Kitchen Sink P-Trap Leak
Stop Your Kitchen Sink P-Trap Leak Is your kitchen sink p-trap leaking after replacing a nut? Learn how tight the nut should be, and avoid cracking plastic parts or causing leaks. A leaking kitchen sink p-trap is a headache many homeowners face. Often, the cause is a worn or cracked nut that holds the trap… Continue reading Stop Your Kitchen Sink P-Trap Leak
Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions
Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions Remodeling left your toilet without a roof vent? Learn if using a cleanout junction with a wall vent is a safe plumbing solution. When remodeling a barn or other outbuilding, plumbing venting can become a challenge. Vents are needed for toilets to flush properly and to keep sewer gas out.… Continue reading Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions
Do Toilets Need a Roof Vent Under IPC?
Do Toilets Need a Roof Vent Under IPC? Wondering if your toilet can be vented without a roof vent using a common waste and vent system? Learn what IPC 915.1 really allows. Many homeowners run into venting questions when building or remodeling. A common issue is whether a toilet can be connected without a vent… Continue reading Do Toilets Need a Roof Vent Under IPC?
Shower Trim Upgrade Without Replacing Valve?
Shower Trim Upgrade Without Replacing Valve? Thinking of upgrading your old American Standard shower trim kit without replacing the valve? Learn if the TU184507.295 kit fits older models. Are you tackling a bathroom remodel and wondering if you can upgrade your shower trim kit without replacing the valve? Many homeowners face this same challenge during… Continue reading Shower Trim Upgrade Without Replacing Valve?
1″ C x C x FTG Tee: Is It Sold Anywhere?
1″ C x C x FTG Tee: Is It Sold Anywhere? (plumbing101.i234.me) Question Does anyone sell a 1-inch copper tee that is C x C x FTG? I can find “street tees” only up to three-quarter inch. A 1-inch size would simplify my layout and save joints. Answer Most suppliers do not stock a 1-inch… Continue reading 1″ C x C x FTG Tee: Is It Sold Anywhere?
Will a Trap Arm Block My Dishwasher?
Will a Trap Arm Block My Dishwasher? (plumbing101.i234.me) Question When planning a new kitchen, space gets tight fast. Many ask if the sink’s trap arm can block a dishwasher. The trap arm is the horizontal pipe from the P-trap to the wall. It must slope to the vented drain and still leave room to slide… Continue reading Will a Trap Arm Block My Dishwasher?
Basement Bath Drains: Simple, Code-Smart Layout
Basement Bath Drains: Simple, Code-Smart Layout (plumbing101.i234.me) Question I am remodeling a bathroom with a shared kitchen stack. The lav and kitchen share a 2-inch line in the wall. A 2-inch branch under the floor serves the tub or shower. The toilet will sit over a 4-inch hub to the main drain. How should I… Continue reading Basement Bath Drains: Simple, Code-Smart Layout
Seattle Basement Bath: Smart UPC DWV Plan
Seattle Basement Bath: Smart UPC DWV Plan (plumbing101.i234.me) Question I’m renovating a surprise basement bathroom in Seattle. All drains are under the slab and tie into the kitchen stack. I drew a plan, but I worry about the slope and the horizontal vent. Specifics: Where should the end-of-line cleanout go? Can I use a Fernco… Continue reading Seattle Basement Bath: Smart UPC DWV Plan