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brownies
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Off-Gasing Radiator Paint
We rent an apartment in an old brownstone with steam heating. This the first winter we’ve cut on the radiator in the bedroom. It’s gotten…
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hooky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 1 month ago
Navien Expert??
Does anyone here really know there way around the Navien systems? I have a CH-240 and it’s always been a struggle (just installed post Sandy,…
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backeast
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
No Water in Boiler Gauge Glass
I have one-pipe steam heat with a gas boiler. I flush the low water cutoff every week or so and usually add some water to…
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dannyboynyc
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Need recommendation for sump pump
Hello to all. I am going to have a sump pump installed in my basement. Can anybody recommend a good outfit to do the job?…
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AstralOil
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 6 months ago
Water seepage around hot water heater
This morning found a puddling of water around the 1999 AO Smith 40 Gal gas hot water heater in the basement, but the overflow valve…
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dannyboynyc
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Need recommendation for sump pump
Hello to all. I am going to have a sump pump installed in my basement. Can anybody recommend a good outfit to do the job?…
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acuriousman
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years ago
Radiator valve is TOO LOUD!
I have a one pipe heating radiator and my valve is EXTREMELY loud. Whenever it’s heating up, it squealing and sputters like crazy for quite…
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M
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years ago
Hot water in shower is not hot
I recently installed a Prestige Excellence condenser boiler in my duplex apartment. I am not getting hot water from the shower but it is only…
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backeast
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
No Water in Boiler Gauge Glass
I have one-pipe steam heat with a gas boiler. I flush the low water cutoff every week or so and usually add some water to…
0
brownies
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Off-Gasing Radiator Paint
We rent an apartment in an old brownstone with steam heating. This the first winter we’ve cut on the radiator in the bedroom. It’s gotten…
0
jfeuer22
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Appropriate Size Boiler
Hi, I have had several plumbers come in and look at my system. I am getting mixed opinions on what is the correct size boiler.…
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jfeuer22
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Appropriate Size Boiler
Hi, I have had several plumbers come in and look at my system. I am getting mixed opinions on what is the correct size boiler.…
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slackjaw
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Fishy smell in basement - who to call?
We moved into a gut-renovated old house in Crown Heights four months ago. The basement (which is about 65% below grade) is nicely finished and…
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hansen1
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Steam Heating
This is my first time posting. The radiators get hot in the front of the house but not in the rear. The risers do get…
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SewardWasRight
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago
NYC Code - Plumbing Handles
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4faa9596c4d3a-.jpg Hey all, Plumber says that these handles are no longer code in NYC. He replaced them in the cellar during the pipe replacements, but…
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ventilated
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago
Clearing drain lines and plumbing vents?
Some of our plumbing fixtures are gurgling when they drain. One is backing up into a fixture on the floor below. Snaking the lines provides…
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starfish11040
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago
Anyone ever use AAL Gas and Boiler service/
My boiler doesn’t work. No heat in building. Any experience with AAL?
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nintzk86
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years ago
Oil to Gas Conversion Plumber Rec
Can anyone recommend a plumber for oil to gas conversion in a rowhouse/brownstone. Also this is Manhattan. Thanks
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