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brownies
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 6 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 11 years and 8 months 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 6 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 6 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 1 month 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 6 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 11 years and 7 months 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 11 years and 7 months 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 2 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 7 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 6 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 11 years and 7 months 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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