Need a Faucet for a Hot Beach Utility Sink? A utility sink takes a lot of abuse. That is even more true near the beach. Heat, salt air, and humidity can wear down cheap parts fast. An old plastic sink can stain, crack, and feel weak. A low-grade faucet can corrode, leak, or feel loose… Continue reading Need a Faucet for a Hot Beach Utility Sink?
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Need a Tight PVC Fix? Try This Fitting
I put some PVC pipe together at my house decades ago.It worked well enough at the time. After many years, I have learned more about plumbing. Now I want to clean up part of that old setup. The problem is a tight space between two fittings. There is not enough pipe showing between them. That… Continue reading Need a Tight PVC Fix? Try This Fitting
NaviCirc Setup: Do You Need an Extra Pump?
You have a Navien tankless water heater. You want to add a NaviCirc recirculation valve. You also want faster hot water at the tap. Your home is new and single-level. It is about 100 feet from end to end. The heater is about 30 feet from one end. The kitchen and laundry sit near the… Continue reading NaviCirc Setup: Do You Need an Extra Pump?
Do I Need an AAV or Just a Sanitary Tee for Venting?
Do I Need an AAV or Just a Sanitary Tee for Venting? If you’re finishing your basement bathroom and considering venting options, you might be wondering whether to use an Air Admittance Valve (AAV) or if a simple sanitary tee will do. Let’s clear up the confusion and walk through the proper venting process. Q:… Continue reading Do I Need an AAV or Just a Sanitary Tee for Venting?
Do I Need a Cleanout as the First Fitting in a Stack?
Do I Need a Cleanout as the First Fitting in a Stack? When installing basement sinks and connecting them to a 4″ stack, it’s essential to follow plumbing codes to ensure everything is up to standard. One common question is whether a cleanout must be the first fitting in the stack. Here’s what you need… Continue reading Do I Need a Cleanout as the First Fitting in a Stack?
Do You Need That Black Box on Your Water Heater?
Do You Need That Black Box on Your Water Heater? (plumbing101.i234.me) — If you’re replacing an old electric water heater in a mobile home and notice a small black box wired in with it, you’re not alone. Many older systems include extra electrical devices that can look mysterious if you’ve never seen one before. Question:… Continue reading Do You Need That Black Box on Your Water Heater?
Do Both Septic Tank Caps Need Risers?
Do Both Septic Tank Caps Need Risers? Wondering if you need risers on both septic tank caps? Learn why pumpers often use one side and when adding a second riser is helpful. Septic systems often have two access points on top of the tank. One cap covers the inflow side where the pipe from the… Continue reading Do Both Septic Tank Caps Need Risers?
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?