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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Glass Shower Doors: Worth the Daily Wipe?
Glass Shower Doors: Worth the Daily Wipe? Glass shower doors can make a bathroom look clean, bright, and larger. They also give a bathroom a more modern feel than a shower curtain. Still, many homeowners worry about water spots, soap scum, and leaks. Those concerns are fair, especially in homes with hard water. The good… Continue reading Glass Shower Doors: Worth the Daily Wipe?
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
Will This Grease Trap Smell Up The Kitchen?
Question: Does This Grease Trap Need A Vent? A property owner has wanted a grease trap installed for about a year. She hired a licensed plumber to start the job. The plumber set the grease trap on the floor. Then the job stopped. He has been very busy. He keeps saying he may return next… Continue reading Will This Grease Trap Smell Up The Kitchen?
Wobbly Kohler Toilet? Check the Base First
A new toilet should sit flat before final installation. If it rocks before the wax ring is crushed, stop and check the base. You bought two Kohler Elliston toilets. One has support ribs and a horn about 1/8 inch higher than the rim. That can cause a small wobble on the floor. The toilet horn… Continue reading Wobbly Kohler Toilet? Check the Base First
The $5 Fix for a Leaking InSinkErator Disposer
Your InSinkErator has been working for decades. It came with the house about 25 years ago. It is an Essential model at 3/4 HP. A plumber says the unit is still in good shape. But you have a small crack and a steady drip. The crack is at the “anti-vibration tailpipe” area. You do not… Continue reading The $5 Fix for a Leaking InSinkErator Disposer
Water in the Den? Slab Leak or Pipe Above?
You’re looking at a house as a rental. You walk in and find water in the den. The break is “underneath,” but the source is unknown. It could be a supply line under the slab. It could be a drain line in the slab. It could also be a pipe above the slab. Quick Q&A… Continue reading Water in the Den? Slab Leak or Pipe Above?
Leaky Thermostatic Shower? Find the Hidden Cartridge
You had a mixer shower fitted a few years back. Now the lower temperature control is leaking. That drip usually means a worn seal inside the valve. On many Arezzo thermostatic showers, the fix is the cartridge. Quick Q&A Q: Why does it leak from the temperature control? A: The cartridge seals are worn, so… Continue reading Leaky Thermostatic Shower? Find the Hidden Cartridge
The 5-Year Anode Check Most Owners Skip
The 5-Year Anode Check Most Owners Skip You flushed your water heater at year one. You flushed it again at year four. You saw no rust or grit. That is a good sign. But it does not tell the whole story. A tank can look clean inside and still be corroding. The anode rod is… Continue reading The 5-Year Anode Check Most Owners Skip
Fix a Leaking Reducing Valve at the Threaded Connection
Question:I have a reducing valve that’s leaking at the threaded connection. Is it as simple as loosening the connection and rethreading with Teflon tape or dope, or should I replace the valve and male fitting? Answer:Fixing a leaking reducing valve can be straightforward, but it depends on the condition of the valve and fitting. Here’s… Continue reading Fix a Leaking Reducing Valve at the Threaded Connection