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Guest User | 0 secs ago

I need a licensed plumber to file a job and be present for a plumbing inspection

all, I had work done ten years ago by a general contractor, and he got a permit for the renovation, but installed an island sink…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Replacing old gas heat boiler please recommend intaller no ads.

Gas heat furnace (baseboard heating) install. I’m looking to replace my old gas heat boiler in nyc and am hoping for an honest recommendation. I…

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bklynazucar

in Plumbing 5 years and 10 months ago

4 Cast Iron Radiators up for grab.

Hi All: We have 4 cast iron radiators up for grabs. Must be able to pick up by end of day Wednesday (August 14th). If…

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bklynazucar

in Plumbing 5 years and 10 months ago

4 Cast Iron Radiators up for grab.

Hi All: We have 4 cast iron radiators up for grabs. Must be able to pick up by end of day Wednesday (August 14th). If…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Main line clogging

My brownstone main line gets backed up when paper towels or diapers or tampons goes down the toilet and then my main line gets backed…

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Updated 5 years and 11 months ago

kms_bkyn

in Plumbing 5 years and 11 months ago

what does replacing a waste pipe entail?

hi all — Our 110 year old waste pipe has a crack in it. The crack is in our cellar. Before I start calling plumbers…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Main line clogging

My brownstone main line gets backed up when paper towels or diapers or tampons goes down the toilet and then my main line gets backed…

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kms_bkyn

in Plumbing 5 years and 11 months ago

what does replacing a waste pipe entail?

hi all — Our 110 year old waste pipe has a crack in it. The crack is in our cellar. Before I start calling plumbers…

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freckles1

in Plumbing 6 years ago

Code for Sillcock Shutoff Valve

Does plumbing code require a shutoff valve for each outside sillcock? Does it matter if it is frost-free? This is for a single family dwelling.

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Updated 6 years ago

freckles1

in Plumbing 6 years ago

Code for Sillcock Shutoff Valve

Does plumbing code require a shutoff valve for each outside sillcock? Does it matter if it is frost-free? This is for a single family dwelling.

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Strong smell coming from floor

Several times a day we have a very strong smell coming from the floor of our brownstone (sometimes also out of the vent). The smell…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

philippacampbellnyc

in Plumbing 6 years and 5 months ago

Boiler issues: inconsistent hot water, low pressure, dirty water

We are in a 7 unit coop experiencing lack of hot water, low water pressure and dirty water. Also, top floor seems to have air…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Strong smell coming from floor

Several times a day we have a very strong smell coming from the floor of our brownstone (sometimes also out of the vent). The smell…

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philippacampbellnyc

in Plumbing 6 years and 5 months ago

Boiler issues: inconsistent hot water, low pressure, dirty water

We are in a 7 unit coop experiencing lack of hot water, low water pressure and dirty water. Also, top floor seems to have air…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Gut Reno frame - water after shower leaking from HVAC

Hi all, Looking for some help. Just bought a gut reno frame house – all new HVAC, plumbing, etc. Took a shower on the middle…

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Updated 6 years and 7 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Gut Reno frame - water after shower leaking from HVAC

Hi all, Looking for some help. Just bought a gut reno frame house – all new HVAC, plumbing, etc. Took a shower on the middle…

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pmody

in Plumbing 6 years and 8 months ago

“Electric Steam” Radiator

Hi Everyone, I found this relic from the 1930s in my basement. Looks like it works exactly as it says – plugs into a receptacle…

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Updated 6 years and 8 months ago

pmody

in Plumbing 6 years and 8 months ago

“Electric Steam” Radiator

Hi Everyone, I found this relic from the 1930s in my basement. Looks like it works exactly as it says – plugs into a receptacle…

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NYGuy7

in Plumbing 6 years and 11 months ago

Running a new water line for a refrigerator

The water line from my kitchen sink to my has sprung a leak. The original work done just had the 1/4 plastic water tubing running…

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Updated 6 years and 11 months ago

NYGuy7

in Plumbing 6 years and 11 months ago

Running a new water line for a refrigerator

The water line from my kitchen sink to my has sprung a leak. The original work done just had the 1/4 plastic water tubing running…

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