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?
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Why Is My Sump Elbow Spraying Water?
Why Is My Sump Elbow Spraying Water? Mice can cause major trouble inside a septic or sump system. They can chew wires, damage control panels, and create hidden problems. After replacing a control panel, it makes sense to inspect everything else. One part that may raise concern is the discharge pipe. A homeowner noticed a… Continue reading Why Is My Sump Elbow Spraying Water?
Moen Shower Dripping? Check This First
Moen Shower Dripping? Check This First Meta Description: A Moen Brantford M-CORE 2 shower can drip from a worn 1212 cartridge. Learn if cleaning works, what fails, and when to replace it. Keywords: Moen shower dripping, Moen 1212 cartridge, M-CORE 2 valve, Brantford shower leak, shower head dripping, replace shower cartridge, plumbing repair A dripping… Continue reading Moen Shower Dripping? Check This First
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
Stuck Sink P-Trap? Try This First
Stuck Sink P-Trap? Try This First A stuck sink P-trap can feel scary. You may remove both slip nuts and still see no movement. This often happens on the side that goes into the wall. That side connects to the trap arm. The trap arm slides into the wall drain fitting. Over time, grime can… Continue reading Stuck Sink P-Trap? Try This First
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?
Why Is My Relief Valve Still Leaking?
Why Is My Relief Valve Still Leaking? A leaking pressure relief valve can be scary. It can also be confusing. That is true when the water pressure looks normal. This issue happened at a Florida mobile home park. The outside pressure relief valve started dripping years after moving in. The valve was located after the… Continue reading Why Is My Relief Valve Still Leaking?
Old Moen Shower Valves: Rebuild or Replace?
Old Moen Valves: Rebuild or Replace? Older Moen and Stanadyne shower valves still have many fans. One big reason is simple control. You turn the knob for water temperature. Then you pull the handle for water volume. That dual function can feel better than many newer shower valves. It lets you fine-tune the shower. It… Continue reading Old Moen Shower Valves: Rebuild or Replace?
Eljer Patrician Fill Valve Leak: Repair or Replace?
Eljer Patrician Fill Valve Leak: What To Do Next An Eljer Patrician toilet can be a great old fixture. But finding parts for it can be hard. One common problem is a leaking fill valve. In this case, the toilet has a 495-0260-00 replacement fill valve. The leak seems to be near the plunger area.… Continue reading Eljer Patrician Fill Valve Leak: Repair or Replace?
AquaSource Trim Kit Help: What Fits?
An AquaSource single-handle tub and shower faucet can be tricky to repair. That is especially true when hard water has damaged the trim. In this case, the cartridge was already replaced. The old cartridge was removed and matched with a replacement from Home Depot. That part of the repair went well. The bigger problem came… Continue reading AquaSource Trim Kit Help: What Fits?