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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago
Any difference between Charlotte or Bibby-Ste-Croix cast iron SEWER pipes?
I will be replacing the sewer connection from my house to the city’s main line. The master plumber who I am considering is telling me…
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streaker
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago
NYC Rapid Repair Replacement Furnace - please relate experiences
I did not know that Rapid Repair was replacing furnaces flooded by Hurricane Sandy for free. I spent $1500 replacing the parts on my top…
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streaker
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago
Seeking good but inexpensive plumber for boiler problem
Hello, I am having some problems with my boiler. It is a gas boiler. Hopefully it is not too serious. I am seeking an honest…
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josh moynahan
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
I would like to sell a very old and ornate pedestal sink
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50aa8d038153f-.jpg hi. I have a beautiful and ornate pedestal sink – at least 100 years old – that I would like to sell. I have…
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jab287
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
Can you suggest Contractors for Tree Removal, Fence Repair after Hurricane?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a3ce0e36a2d-.jpg After Hurricane Sandy I have 2 downed tree’s in my Brooklyn backyard (very large) and a crushed chain link fence. Any suggestions for a…
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cjeanjot
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
Looking for a Baxi boiler specialist for annual inspection
Hi there, I’m looking for a good plumber/boiler specialist to inspect my baxi boiler. It is working fine but I just prefer to have this…
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middlewest
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
Inspection Finds Leaking Roof?
I am in the process of purchasing a townhouse, and completed a pre-contract inspection which, among other things, found an actively leaking roof. The roof…
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streaker
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
Sandy destroyed boiler - no money for new one. Anyone can suggest good plumber who could rehabilitate old boiler if possible?
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graceyd
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
Driving restrictions on river crossings
Hello, does anyone know if you can drive across the Triborough bridge into Brooklyn without the 3-people HOV restriction? I know that you can come…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
Need someone that can hook up washer and dryer
Hi b’stoners, Looking for a referral for someone that can hook-up a washer and gas dryer TONIGHT. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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parkslopemom
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
Pumping Water out of Cellar
In anticipation of the large amount of water that Sandy will deposit in our cellar: any personal recommendations on companies/individuals who will come and pump…
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jmz
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago
Ballpark figures for plumbing work?
We’re about to go in contract on a brownstone, and are trying to figure out how to budget. Can anyone offer ballpark figures on the…
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jl128
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
HOT WATER COMING OUT OF COLD TAPS
We are having hot water — very hot water — come out of our cold water taps. What is happening?
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nalusurf
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
Removal of Oil Fired Burner Question...
Hi All! I have a question for the plumbers out there who perform oil to gas conversions. We are working on trying to have the…
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normanmcdon
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
Roots in my sewer pipe
I was just made aware that roots from a city tree has entered my sewer pipe, does anyone have any experience or a suggestion of…
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nalusurf
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
Experience with McQuay PTAC Units (HVAC)??
I have a question here, hopefully Masterplumber will pick this up!! I am not familiar with the units mentioned above, they seem to be similar…
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tapnow
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago
Can anyone recommend a company to clean and refinish a marble bathroom countertop? It is in need of cleaning and resealing. Thanks.
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stuyvesantheights
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 2 months ago
Early signs of pipe collapse?
There is some strange water on the floor of my basement which I’m concerned about. It’s seeping in through the faoundation directly under the entry…
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