Can One Roof Vent Serve a Water Heater? A roof replacement is a good time to rethink old plumbing and venting. One homeowner had a 13-year-old, 40-gallon gas water heater. The heater sat inside a small hallway closet. The closet measured about 27 inches by 23 inches. It also had a tight door with little… Continue reading Can One Roof Vent Serve a Water Heater?
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Toilet Supply Lines Can Flood Your Home Fast
Toilet Supply Lines Can Flood Your Home Fast Most homeowners never think about a toilet supply line. That small hose behind the toilet seems simple. It feeds water from the shutoff valve to the toilet tank. When it fails, the damage can be fast and costly. Over the years, we have installed hundreds of flexible… Continue reading Toilet Supply Lines Can Flood Your Home Fast
Can Fernco Hide Behind Drywall?
Can Fernco Hide Behind Drywall? A small vent pipe repair can raise a big code question. The question sounds simple at first. Can you join two pieces of 1-1/2 inch PVC vent pipe with a flexible Fernco coupling? And can that coupling stay hidden behind sheetrock? Under the Uniform Plumbing Code, the safe answer is… Continue reading Can Fernco Hide Behind Drywall?
Can You Cap an Abandoned Shower Drain?
Can You Cap an Abandoned Shower Drain? An abandoned shower drain can seem simple to close. You may see a 2-inch PVC standpipe and think a cap will fix it. In many cases, a glued PVC cap can stop odors and pests. But the best repair depends on where the cap is placed. A shower… Continue reading Can You Cap an Abandoned Shower Drain?
Can PEX A Survive a Northern Freeze?
Can PEX A Survive a Northern Freeze? Replumbing an old house up north takes more planning than a warm-climate job. PEX A can be a strong choice for this kind of work. It is flexible, simple to route, and friendly for remodel work. Still, cold weather changes the whole plan. The big question is not… Continue reading Can PEX A Survive a Northern Freeze?
Can Moen Flo Hurt Your Well Pump?
A smart water shutoff can protect a home from leaks. But well systems need extra care. A home with city water is simple. A home with a well pump has more moving parts. This homeowner has a submersible well pump. The system also has an 85-gallon bladder tank. The pressure switch appears to be a… Continue reading Can Moen Flo Hurt Your Well Pump?
Can Old Kohler Shower Handles Be Easier?
Older shower valves can work for many years. But the handles may become hard to use. That is a real problem for many homeowners. It is even harder with nerve pain or a weak grip. Round shower knobs can be tough to turn. A lever handle is much easier to use. This question came from… Continue reading Can Old Kohler Shower Handles Be Easier?
Can You Add a Dishwasher Shutoff Valve?
A stuck dishwasher shut-off valve is a common plumbing problem. Hard water can build up inside the valve body. Over time, the handle may stop turning. Sometimes the valve gets stuck open. That can make dishwasher service harder and less safe. In this case, the hot dishwasher feed valve under the sink is stuck open.… Continue reading Can You Add a Dishwasher Shutoff Valve?
Can a Compression Valve Leak Fix Itself?
Redoing a guest bathroom often uncovers old plumbing problems. One common issue is a shut-off valve that will not fully close. That was the problem under this bathroom sink. The old valves were sweated onto copper pipe. They were removed and replaced with new compression shut-off valves. At first, everything looked simple. The new valve… Continue reading Can a Compression Valve Leak Fix Itself?
Can a 9-Inch Sink Fit a Vent Loop?
A deeper kitchen sink can create a tight plumbing problem fast. This is very true with a 30-inch by 19-inch by 9-inch undermount sink. In a 33-inch cabinet, every inch matters. The main issue is the 45-degree offset in the vent loop. That offset may block the new sink bowl. The pipes also cannot move… Continue reading Can a 9-Inch Sink Fit a Vent Loop?