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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago
Boiler / Machine Room Doors - Do they have to be Metal for NYC Code?
Does anyone know if only metal doors are acceptable to use for the machine (boiler) room by NYC code in a one-family residential house? This…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago
Hot water is a bit less hot- any idea why?
We have a multifamily with two hot water heaters. Usually if you take a shower, the water gets super hot and you need to mix…
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schmu
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 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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hotpinksharpie
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Any drawbacks from putting Washer and Dryer on top floor?
Just wondering if anyone has experience with using a high capacity front loading washer and dryer on the top floor of a brownstone. An appliance…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 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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brooklyntoqueens
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Shower plumbing and rough-ins
Our architect designed the showers to be placed inside the brick wall. The GC is saying that this is not ideal because in case something…
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ditmas11
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 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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aurelien
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 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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webby1000
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 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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greensqbld
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 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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ditmas11
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 2 months ago
video inspection for a sewer line
Who is experienced with this, who can you recommend an inspector. Also any advice or guidance is welcome. thanks.
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ventilated
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 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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bxre
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Boiler Installation BRONX
Hello Brownstoner’s, I’m new to the forum. My name is Vinny and I’m a licensed real estate broker from the Bronx. I manage an 8…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Shower plumbing and rough-ins
Our architect designed the showers to be placed inside the brick wall. The GC is saying that this is not ideal because in case something…
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bxre
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Boiler Installation BRONX
Hello Brownstoner’s, I’m new to the forum. My name is Vinny and I’m a licensed real estate broker from the Bronx. I manage an 8…
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elisenew
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Leveling & Stabilizing Cast Iron Radiators
Last winter we purchased 2 new Governale radiators. The plumbers installed them with nickels (as in coins) as a means to level them. Throughout the…
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fitch
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Gas Line Question
Hi All, We are doing some updates to the rental unit in our new brownstone and we will be replacing the appliances in the kitchen.…
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elisenew
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Leveling & Stabilizing Cast Iron Radiators
Last winter we purchased 2 new Governale radiators. The plumbers installed them with nickels (as in coins) as a means to level them. Throughout the…
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