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guikazoid
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Gas Meter Mix-Up
So we’ve recently close on a house, woohoo! Our tenants have moved in and I’ve called the utility companies to activate the gas and electric. …
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anon552
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Video Inspection of Waste Line
In advance of embarking upon a basement waterproofing job (thank you, Brownstoners, for your prior answers to my questions on this. I hired an engineer,…
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earlbrown
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Plumbing problems!!!!
there is a leak in a pipe that I cant find. I think i just need new plumbing throughout done because of old pipes but…
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webby1000
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
French Drain--Has anyone had one installed?
Even before the hurricane, I was looking into installing a french drain for my cellar. It’s quite expensive. Just wondering if anyone has had one…
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leee
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Reliable, insured plumber?
Hi, I’m looking for an insured plumber to clear some drains ASAP. It’s a small, straightforward job. I just got royally screwed over by econo…
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park_slope_boy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
homeowner warranty?
Do you gals/guys have any suggestions for a good homeowner warranty company? Something that covers basic systems (AC, heating etc). I am looking online and…
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farkasmouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for sprinkler inspection in Bed-Stuy
I need to get our sprinkler inspected (3 family brownstone, FYI) and keep getting postcards from some company, but am dubious about anyone who is…
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yaldwyn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Cold tap runs hot-why???
Recently moved into a limestone house we’d renovated in Crown Heights. Discovered this problem–the cold tap in the 2nd floor bathroom sink runs hot. If…
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luther924
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Hudson Reed fixtures
We put in fixtures from Hudson Reed, an online UK retailer. They are pretty, but are failing and while i have put in the replacement…
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anonCH
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Upgrades to electrical and plumbing in 4 story brownstone - question
We are considering a 4 story house that we have been told requires an upgrade of existing plumbing and electrical. I have seen a number…
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yanks21
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago
Drain snaking estimate...
I got an estimate from Roto-rooter to snake my backyard and shaftway drains (same connecting line)- estimate was $500, does that sound about right? Maybe…
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starfish11040
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
flooded backyard.....sewer service or plumber?
Last Sunday, during those very heavy rains, my back yard turned into a lake. Water flowed under the door of the ground floor apartment and the tenant…
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bluecat
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
Off-season Steam Radiator question
Our 2nd floor steam radiator fills with water, even after we had a plumber repitch it last season. Having failed, the plumber recommended new pipes.…
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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
Can I use an "shifting" toilet flange to move my toilet a bit?
My tiny “powder room” is getting completely redone (demolished and being rebuilt from scratch). I was wondering since I am also getting new tile installed…
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bcnyc
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
Plumber with Camera for Broken Sewer Line
I’ve been in a new construction for about 6 months. Had some problems with mold/smell. Tried dehumidifier, and concreted dirt areas around foundations. Turns out it…
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jmunnie
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
Tankless Water Heater -- Purchase and Installation Price?
What’s a good price to have a plumber buy and install a tankless water heater? I’m looking to install one in my 3-story, 2-family house.…
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M
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
Bosch condensing boiler
Im looking to purchase the Bosch Therm C 1050 ES NG to substitute a triangle tube excellnce PE 100 that seems too big. any opinion on…
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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
Is using PVC pipe for waste now legal in NYC?
Someone menitoned to me that since June 2010, it is now legal to use PVC pipes in a single family houses in NYC (Brooklyn) as…
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