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stuyheights
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 6 months ago
Plumbing inspection question
Question for the plumbers, We have a plumbing inspection coming up but our plans are being revised and the architect is saying to provide the…
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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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hawaiismurf
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago
New water service subcontractor recommendation?
Hi, I know this question has been asked before and I can’t locate it in the archive. Looking for contractor recommendations for new combined water…
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schmu
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
Has anyone replaced their sewer line?
I am about to replace my lead water main. I was told after having a camera sent down my sewer line that some roots have…
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butterfingers
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 7 months ago
Question about Plumbers
Hi there. Seeking advice on plumbing mores from this savvy forum. Facts: My mother and late father have been using the same licensed plumber for…
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butterfingers
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 7 months ago
Question about Plumbers
Hi there. Seeking advice on plumbing mores from this savvy forum. Facts: My mother and late father have been using the same licensed plumber for…
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ps158
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
oil tank - backyard or front yard?
Where are oil tanks normally located – the front of a house or backyard? Specifically, in Bay Ridge on a block of attached townhouses from…
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mayjune
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
Plumber for New Hot Water Heater?
Hello- I have been looking into purchasing a new hot water heater. Lowes is hot water heater + $500 installation. So I am considering my…
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cbzee
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago
Plumbing follow-up : through the ceiling
Hi again, Thanks to those of you who responded to my post the other day asking about ceiling or floor access to repair bathroom plumbing.…
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ventilated
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Thermostatic Mixing Valves
Is there a way to add a thermostatic mixing valve outside the shower wall? I’m asking on behalf of an elderly friend living in a…
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greensqbld
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Looking for a Steam Heating Guru
Hi there, We have a 4 family building and have been struggling with an unbalanced steam boiler and heating system. I’ve debated trying a few…
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webby1000
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Finding a leak without ripping the house apart...
Well, the good news was I found a hidden space, but the bad news is that it was while looking for the source of a…
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aurelien
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Fire code requirements for mechanical room (2 family house)
Hi, I bought a flipped 2 family house, it came with a new Green Mountain forced hot water gas boiler and a new Rheem gas…
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rhjmem
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
Plumbing Signoffs
I am converting a two family to a three family. Can Some of the Plumbing be signed off before the other plumbing is completed. Or…
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ditmas11
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Hydro-jetting sewer lines
I’m looking for some feedback regarding hydro-jetting a sewer line. Has anyone had this done to their sewer line? Who did you use for this,…
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bkvfx
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
price for snake camera?
does anyone had a plumber come and use a snake camera to look into a pipe that is not accessible? if so, how much does…
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rhjmem
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
Plumbing Signoffs
I am converting a two family to a three family. Can Some of the Plumbing be signed off before the other plumbing is completed. Or…
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slopefarm
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years ago
What happened to the gateway thread?
For the record, I like and have sometimes relied on the advice Master Plvmber has given here and have met John personally and like him. …
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