Reused Tub Gasket: Safe or Risky? Replacing an old bathtub drain can make the tub look much better. It can also raise a few plumbing questions. One common question is about the rubber gasket under the tub. A homeowner recently replaced an old push/pull tub drain. After removing the drain, they wanted to replace the… Continue reading Reused Tub Gasket: Safe or Risky?
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Burnham ES2 IQ Panel Bypass: Safe or Risky?
Burnham ES2 IQ Panel Bypass: Safe or Risky? A Burnham ES2 boiler can be a solid home heating system. But error codes can make any homeowner nervous. That is especially true when the boiler will not fire. One homeowner had a Burnham ES2 boiler with an IQ panel installed. No extra IQ options were being… Continue reading Burnham ES2 IQ Panel Bypass: Safe or Risky?
Is an Abandoned Gas Line Safe in a Wall?
Old gas lines can make any homeowner nervous. That worry makes sense when the pipe runs inside a wall. In this case, the gas line enters an upstairs exterior wall corner. It runs about 10 feet through the wall. Then it has a tee with a short stub going outside. After that, it continues another… Continue reading Is an Abandoned Gas Line Safe in a Wall?
Old PVC Outside? Safe to Use for Vent Pipes?
You found a 2-inch Schedule 40 PVC that sat outside for years in NYC. It was a makeshift gutter runoff on a shaded wall. It saw cold winters and wet weather. Now you want to reuse it for plumbing vents. Quick Q&A Q: Can I reuse old outdoor PVC for my vent pipes? A: Maybe,… Continue reading Old PVC Outside? Safe to Use for Vent Pipes?
Is It Safe to Add a Valve to a Leaky Shower Hose?
Is It Safe to Add a Valve to a Leaky Shower Hose? (plumbing101.i234.me) — There comes a time when an older shower fixture starts leaking, but a full replacement just isn’t in the budget. Some homeowners consider installing a small shut-off valve at the shower hose connection as a quick fix. But is that really… Continue reading Is It Safe to Add a Valve to a Leaky Shower Hose?