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allyslope
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
Plumbing inspection
Once a plumbing inspection either self inspection or by DOB is complete do we need to do another one?
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reno101
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago
Boiler Replacement
We are looking into replacing our old 120,000 BTU gas boiler with a new one. Our house is a typical single family, late 1800’s row…
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hancockone
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago
nodern tub strainer body does not fit old tub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50622b8d2eb45-.jpg I am replacing the tub strainer body on my 1925 American Standard tub. Have found the new strainer bodies have a threaded inset of…
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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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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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grandsteph
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
PTAC hydronic unit
Hi all, Hopefully I can get some knowledge to avoid shoveling money on unskilled people tying to fix my PTACs. One guy came today and…
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reno101
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago
Boiler Replacement
We are looking into replacing our old 120,000 BTU gas boiler with a new one. Our house is a typical single family, late 1800’s row…
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bweiss2589
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago
Roots in sewer line- Sewer Replacement
I recently purchased a home and have found that the sewer is not functioning properly, my plumber told me that there are gigantic roots in…
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architerp
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Gas Meter Relocation
I’m looking for recommendations for a plumber to pull permits and move my gas meter to the outside of the house. It needs to be…
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dumbogirl
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago
Plumber to repair leaky tub faucet and shower?
Looking for a plumber to repair a leaky tub faucet and shower — hoping it’s a small job, but would love to get a recommendations…
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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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transworld
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago
Backflow Prevention Device annual test
Hello, There’s an annual test to do for installed Backflow Prevention Devices. Anyone did it? How much did it cost and who did you use?…
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ohmpcivamr
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Antique clawfoot with original tub filler in need of more modern faucets...
We’ve got an antique clawfoot with this type of plumbing (See photo) I’ve seen variable-center deck mounts and we’re thinking of switching out to one…
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justinh
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Removing (capped) sconce lighting gas lines.
We have a couple of capped gas lines sticking out of the walls in the top floor of our brownstone. It looks like they used…
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basementbound
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Master Plumber
Looking for a recommendation for a master plumber to work on 1910 townhouse.
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shatz
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
Move Gas Line
I am doing a DIY reno of my kitchen. I am relocating the range and need to move the gas line 5′. Do I need…
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overherhead
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago
Rec for Park Slope Plumbing Supply
As I’ve gotten plenty of help from the forum just wanted to give some back – I was on a really tight timeline for fixture…
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juanus_superbus
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 1 month ago
Looking for a plumber to add a spigot on the roof of a Brownstone
Hello all, This summer we’re building a roof top deck/garden for our brownstone in Stuy Heights; we’d prefer to have running water up there in…
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