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jenandjosh
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago
Odor question
Hi, Looking for some advice…we live in a single family row house, moved in about a year and a half ago. I noticed occasional odors…
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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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fillmanmike
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 3 months ago
Plumber
Hello there, I am looking for a good plumber…..any recs are appreciated.
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miguelsno
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 months ago
basement flood mystery.
As a result of last week’s torrential rain, my basement severely flooded. Granted that my property, which I recently purchased, is located in a low…
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chloeada
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 months ago
In search of a VERY experienced plumber to solve a real stumper.
Hi! Can anyone recommend a really savvy plumber who can help us solve a plumbing mystery in our house? We have mystery flooding that comes…
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Augustiner
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 months ago
ductless split: what makes it expensive?
I have been quoted about 9k per floor on a ductless split system. Too much for me at this point. The house is gutted and…
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kiki
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago
Flooding help
This crazy rain today in Brooklyn has crept inside my back door and flooded my kitchen. Who can I call to help stop this and…
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Nadya5
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago
Does anyone have experience using Hotshot?
Hey ive been having really bad plumbing problems- back ups and flooding in the basement etc. i have had the drains snaked a few times…
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stevecym
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago
Free - NEW T&S Brass Gooseneck Laboratory (lav) Faucet
I am giving away for free a T&S Brass commercial laboratory faucet. this is a new item, model B-0892. It is spaced for a lavatory…
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bobjohn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 1 month ago
do I need permit to replace drain on backyard?
Hi, recently the drain in my backyard got cloged an water spills into basement through the rear hatch. I want plumber to fix the drain.…
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Augustiner
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 1 month ago
New plumbing and heat for entire house
I am looking for all new Plumbing and Heating on a 5 story 3 unit townhouse. Scope: – hydronic radiators (no baseboard) on 3 floors,…
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dooley
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 1 month ago
Stove relocation
Moving gas range to other side of kitchen. About 6 feet. My question is whether to run the new branch line under the floor or…
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callalily
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 1 month ago
Seeking plumber to replace main sewer and vent stack
Hi all — We are looking for a licensed plumber to replace the mostly vertical main waste line and vent that runs from the cellar…
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mvdub
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 2 months ago
water meter installation
I need to have a water meter installed. Is this something that any plumber can do, or must one consult a specialist?
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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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bk_bstoner1
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 2 months ago
Gas Meter Reinstallation
Hey B’stoners! Quick question. A few years ago we removed our 2nd gas meter from our legal 2 family home (since we were using it as…
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SewardWasRight
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 3 months ago
Renovating The Standpipe Controls on an Old Bathtub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f8e142202b76-.jpg Hi everyone, I have an old J.L. Mott bathtub that has the original brass floormount faucet controls. Unfortunately, the gaskets and other rubber internal…
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stayathomedad1
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 3 months ago
I really need a referral for spinkler inspection.
My spinkler has never been inspected. So I just don’t want to randomly pick anyone. So is ther anyone you might suggest?
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