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oldbaby
in Plumbing 2 years and 6 months ago
DEP Violation – sprinkler back flow violation
Has anyone had an experience of having to install a sprinkler back flow? Recently the DEP entered my basement and slapped me with a violation.…
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jvmgmt1
in Plumbing 2 years and 10 months ago
Removing widespread faucet
I have all the parts removed for replacing the faucet on my 1930s sink with one that is a bit more sympathetic in style and…
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Heat Pump Water Heater - Installer Rec? Purchase where/how?
I want to switch from current gas water heater to heat pump unit. Can you recommend an installer? Should I buy the unit myself, or…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 2 years and 11 months ago
Height for washing machine drain pipe?
We want to put in an under counter front loading washing machine and ideally keep the drain pipe under counter too. I feel like usually…
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randolph
in Plumbing 3 years and 3 months ago
how many BTU is this radiator?
anyone know how i can calculate the BTU of this steam radiator? it is 38″ tall x 24″ wide x 8″ deep. I want to…
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decoart
in Plumbing 3 years and 4 months ago
Brooklyn 3 family - water shutoff for each apartment??
I’m renovating a 3 family in Brooklyn. Does each apartment require it’s own water shutoff valve in the unit? My condo in Manhattan has a…
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pventura
in Plumbing 3 years and 5 months ago
Gas pipe inspection (Law 152) problems!
I recently had a gas pipe inspection per Local Law 152 requirement on my 3-fam brownstone, and while there were no gas leaks and few…
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oxalis100
in Plumbing 3 years and 9 months ago
Back yard patio drainage & vent
Hi everyone. We’ve been dealing with water not draining and subsequently building up in our back patio in the backyard, to the extent where it…
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alexwithak
in Plumbing 3 years and 11 months ago
Sewer Line Repair
We believe we have a collapsed pipe. So far 2 quotes from Balkan and Main Man but wildly different approaches to resolving the problem. Balkan…
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laurenpacker123
in Plumbing 4 years ago
Antique Plumbing Restorer or Plumber
I recently had the leg of the clawfoot tub suddenly come off and I am trying to find someone to help me fix it in…
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workisfun
in Plumbing 4 years ago
Pvc near-fixture piping clogs regularly
We have under-sink pvc piping underneath 3 sinks. Every few months, they clog and I have to get down there, take it all apart, shove…
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alexwithak
in Plumbing 4 years and 2 months ago
Macerating Pump Recos for Cellar
Just closed on our rowhouse and there’s a 3/4 bath and laundry in the cellar, but both are on concrete platforms about 6 inches above…
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houseinftgreene
in Plumbing 4 years and 6 months ago
Smart meter fiasco - Obstruction for smart meter installation for Con Ed
Are anyone experiencing the same problem I’m having? Con ed sent twice a contractor to install the smart meter this summer. However, there’s a metal…
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flzpjicx
in Plumbing 4 years and 7 months ago
Clogged backyard drain
Hi, I recently moved into a Bed-Stuy brownstone.The drain in the backyard area under my deck is clogged — draining slowly, sometimes backing up for…
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nirnur
in Plumbing 4 years and 9 months ago
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
I am soon going to need to replace my hot water heater and am interested in switch from gas to electric (I have solar panels…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 4 years and 8 months ago
Super hot water - what’s the fix?
When we put the hot water on fully, it’s gets scalding hot, I think I measured it at 140 degrees. I tried adjusting it down…
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brownstone89
in Plumbing 4 years and 8 months ago
Pipes sweating
Got a pipe sweating that is causing damage in the cellar, do you guys know of any ways to fix that WITHOUT wrapping the pipes…
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ejalbk
in Plumbing 4 years and 9 months ago
Gas Line Hangers?
Our building had a LL152 inspection done and the result is that we need lots of code compliant pipe hangers installed. Can anyone recommend a…
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