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randolph
in Plumbing 2 years and 9 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 2 years and 9 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 2 years and 10 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 2 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 4 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 3 years and 5 months 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 3 years and 5 months 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 3 years and 7 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 3 years and 11 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 1 month 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 2 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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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cleancutmovers
in Plumbing 4 years and 4 months ago
Sewer Repair price and basement clean-up
The sewer pipe in front of my brownstone needs to be replaced. I do not have insurance. I have a few questions. The bid from…
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ejalbk
in Plumbing 4 years and 4 months ago
Steam Pipe Insulation Material?
We need to insulate the steam pipes in our basement and are wondering what material(s) are approved by NYC and is there a specific thickness…
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someonecalleddob
in Plumbing 4 years and 4 months ago
NYC Local Law 152 - C0 property
I received a mailer indicating that my property requires a gas line inspection. Its a 2-family home but according to the DOB website’s the DOF…
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bobo
in Plumbing 4 years and 9 months ago
Aquat stat settings for older hot water boiler
Greetings and Happy Halloween to all! During a reno project and had a plumber tinker with my reliable hot water boiler earlier today and now…
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