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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 1 month 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 11 years and 1 month 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 11 years and 1 month 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 and 3 months 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 13 years and 1 month 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 11 years and 2 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 11 years and 2 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 11 years and 2 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 11 years and 2 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 11 years and 2 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 5 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 11 years and 2 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 11 years and 2 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 11 years and 2 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 11 years and 2 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 11 years and 2 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 11 years and 2 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 11 years and 2 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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