Bad Cleanout Threads? Try This Drain Plug Fix A floor drain cleanout should seal tightly. But that gets hard when the threads are damaged. This happens a lot in older drains. The plug may start crooked. It may spin without grabbing. It may also refuse to thread back in. In this case, the old plug… Continue reading Bad Cleanout Threads? Try This Drain Plug Fix
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NIBCO Dura PEX Leaks: Is Repipe the Fix?
NIBCO Dura PEX Leaks: Is Repipe the Fix? A South Carolina homeowner has a serious plumbing problem.The home was built in 2003. It has NIBCO Dura PEX piping throughout the house. The house is about 1,200 square feet. It sits on a slab foundation. It also has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The owner has… Continue reading NIBCO Dura PEX Leaks: Is Repipe the Fix?
Old Shower Knob Spins? Try This Fix
Old Shower Knob Spins? Try This Fix A shower knob should feel firm when you turn it. When it spins freely, something inside is not catching. This is common with older shower valves. It can happen more often with 40-year-old plumbing parts. The handle may be worn inside. The valve stem may also be stripped.… Continue reading Old Shower Knob Spins? Try This Fix
3-Comp Sink Air Gap Bubbling? Fix the Suds
3-Comp Sink Air Gap Bubbling? Fix the Suds A three-compartment sink is common in food service work. It usually handles the wash, rinse, and sanitize steps. That means soap, hot water, and fast drainage happen often. One reader had a messy problem. An inspector required an air gap fitting on each sink well. Now each… Continue reading 3-Comp Sink Air Gap Bubbling? Fix the Suds
Cracked Opella Soap Pump? Try This Fix
Cracked Opella Soap Pump? Try This Fix An old Opella soap dispenser can be hard to repair. The pump head may crack after years of daily use. When that happens, the bottle may still look fine. But the top may no longer push soap through the spout. Many homeowners search online for an exact Opella… Continue reading Cracked Opella Soap Pump? Try This Fix
Pocket Door vs Shower Plumbing: Best Fix?
Pocket Door vs Shower Plumbing: Best Fix? A tub and shower remodel can look simple at first. Then the pocket door plan changes everything. A pocket door needs a clear wall pocket. That pocket often takes the same space as water lines. It can also hit the shower valve, tub spout line, and shower riser.… Continue reading Pocket Door vs Shower Plumbing: Best Fix?
Fix a Stripped American Valve Hydrant Screw
Fix a Stripped American Valve Hydrant Screw A stripped handle screw can make a good wall hydrant feel useless. This is common on older outdoor faucets. It is also frustrating when parts are hard to find. The question is simple. Did American Valve stop making wall hydrants? And can a stripped handle screw be repaired?… Continue reading Fix a Stripped American Valve Hydrant Screw
Navien NR-210 Leak: Heat Exchanger Fix?
A leak near the bottom left corner of a Navien NR-210 can worry any homeowner. That area is close to the heat exchanger and nearby water connections. So, it is easy to think the whole heat exchanger has failed. That may be true, but it is not always the first answer. Water can travel inside… Continue reading Navien NR-210 Leak: Heat Exchanger Fix?
Water Heater Flex Line Leak? Fix It Fast
A leaking water heater flex line can stop a simple job fast. This is even more frustrating when the old lines worked for years. In this case, the leak is at the water heater nipple heat trap. Both the hot and cold flex lines are leaking there. The other ends seal fine on the 3/4-inch… Continue reading Water Heater Flex Line Leak? Fix It Fast
Leaking Main Shutoff Valve? Fix It Right
A leaking main shutoff valve can make any home repair harder. If the valve will not stop water fully, repairs become stressful fast. This is common with older gate valves. A gate valve uses a rising gate inside the valve body. Over time, that gate can wear, corrode, or collect grit. When that happens, the… Continue reading Leaking Main Shutoff Valve? Fix It Right