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xchx
in Plumbing 1 month ago
Boiler expert?
Ive got a Weil-McLain gas boiler and hot water radiators. The boiler started not burning properly—flames were coming out the front a bit and burning…
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CGman
in Plumbing 2 months ago
Mike at Aladdin Plumbing - highly recommended
I needed a new water heater and was having issues with sourcing a like-for-like replacement. Had one plumber scope the job and ghost me. Mike…
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helenmelamed
in Plumbing 5 months ago
Need new boiler
Hi, The Mclain boiler we inherited finally went kaput on us. I need to find a reputable and reliable plumber to replace it…any recommendations? thanks…
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deanbh
in Plumbing 12 years and 6 months ago
Water usage per apartment?
Hi, Hoping to get some collective advice from the brownstoner hive – We live in a small brownstone building in Brooklyn heights, looking at our…
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bobjohn
in Plumbing 7 months ago
To replace lead water line and cut concrete tree bad in front of the house
Y’all, We live in Bayridge. We have a lead waterline comming from the street into the house. So I want two things: (a) replace lead…
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MasterPlvmber
in Plumbing 7 months ago
As We Approach Heating Season.
Labor Day is September 1st, about four weeks away. As a plumbing and heating contractor, I urge you to consider performing any boiler work or…
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asaph718936
in Plumbing 8 months ago
DEP Notice from the City: Urgent Replacement of Lead Water Main
I recently received a notice from the city requiring me to replace my lead water main, which came as a surprise since I wasn’t aware…
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zlt99
in Plumbing 1 year ago
Cost of New Hot Water Heater
I was wondering what I should expect to pay to replace a hot water heater. It is a 40 gallon A.O. Smith and we will…
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decoart
in Plumbing 10 months ago
BK source for 1930s plumbing repair supplies
While I know of online sources for parts for repairing 1930s era bathroom fixtures I am specifically looking for something in Brooklyn or within the…
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kiki
in Plumbing 10 months ago
Toilet Vent
The toilet vent from our tenant’s apartment may be blocked. What’s the best way to check the vent from the roof?
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umanish
in Plumbing 10 months ago
What\'s involved with disconnecting a gas appliance
We have two gas dryers – 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. The one upstairs is basically never used. My understanding is that it’s not a…
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marienoble
in Plumbing 10 months ago
Backflow Preventer - Radiant Heat
We have a backflow preventer as part of our hydronic radiant floor heating system. Any reason this sort of residential installation would not require the…
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chipito
in Plumbing 1 year and 4 months ago
Smart water monitor/shut-off systems
I don’t see any recent posts on this so am wondering if anyone who’s installed one (like the Moen Flo/Phyn/StreamLabs/FloLogic) can weigh in on how…
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katiekeating
in Plumbing 1 year and 4 months ago
Hydro jetting
So… after having a roto-rooter guy come out and snake the waste line that backed up all over our basement floor (hours before a dinner…
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wildedgewoodcraft
in Plumbing 2 years and 5 months ago
What is sewer drain liner?
A sewer liner is a fiberglass and epoxy resin tube that is placed into a damaged sewer pipe.
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sphil305
in Plumbing 1 year and 9 months ago
DEP Water Leak Notification Issue - Need Help
My bill tripled due to a leak with a toilet I was unaware of. The leak notification from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) never…
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jakester
in Plumbing 1 year and 6 months ago
Flood from neighbors -- what are our best option
Hi all, recently recovering from a flood in the basement of our bedstuy townhouse. We had a plumber come to investigate and we are pretty…
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terryhoppy
in Plumbing 1 year and 9 months ago
faint tapping sound behind bathroom shower wall
Hi: i been hearing a faint tapping sound behind the shower wall; not all the time; but lately more often; it taps 3 times stops…
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