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jenandjosh
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 2 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 13 years and 2 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 8 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 13 years and 3 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 13 years and 3 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 13 years and 3 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 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 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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bk_bstoner1
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 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 7 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 8 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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