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?
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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?
3/4″ Poly Pipe Run: How Far Can You Go at 60 PSI?
3/4″ Poly Pipe Run: How Far Can You Go at 60 PSI? (plumbing101.i234.me) — Running long stretches of 3/4″ SIDR polyflex pipe for garden irrigation can work well — as long as you plan for pressure loss, elevation, and flow rate. Here’s how to estimate what “reasonable” pressure looks like at the end of your… Continue reading 3/4″ Poly Pipe Run: How Far Can You Go at 60 PSI?
Why Your Basement Toilet Gurgles When You Use the Sink
Why Your Basement Toilet Gurgles When You Use the Sink(plumbing101.i234.me) — It’s one of those strange plumbing mysteries: you unclog the kitchen sink upstairs, and months later the basement toilet starts gurgling again. Then, when you fix the toilet, the kitchen sink backs up. If this sounds familiar, your fixtures are probably sharing a common… Continue reading Why Your Basement Toilet Gurgles When You Use the Sink
Can You Use Grey PVC for Irrigation Lines?
Can You Use Grey PVC for Irrigation Lines?(plumbing101.i234.me) — If you’re dealing with leaking Rain Bird 100DAS valves and thinking about switching to grey PVC, you’re not alone. Many homeowners prefer the look of grey pipe and want to know if it works with standard white PVC. Let’s answer your key questions. Q: Can grey… Continue reading Can You Use Grey PVC for Irrigation Lines?