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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 6 years and 1 month ago
Cover vent pipes on roof?
We have 3 cast iron plumbing vent pipes on the roof that are coming up from kitchen and bathrooms. They are completely uncovered, just 6”…
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encarnacionroger
in Plumbing 6 years and 1 month ago
Help with a gurgling/bubbling shower drain
We own an apartment on the 8th floor of a 9-story building. We recently had rough-ins for a new curbless shower installed where our old…
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encarnacionroger
in Plumbing 6 years and 1 month ago
Help with a gurgling/bubbling shower drain
We own an apartment on the 8th floor of a 9-story building. We recently had rough-ins for a new curbless shower installed where our old…
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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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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
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 6 years and 4 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 6 years and 4 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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kms_bkyn
in Plumbing 6 years and 5 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 6 years and 5 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 and 6 months 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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freckles1
in Plumbing 6 years and 6 months 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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philippacampbellnyc
in Plumbing 6 years and 11 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
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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