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NYGuy7
in Plumbing 7 years and 2 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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NYGuy7
in Plumbing 7 years and 2 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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flyingfish
in Plumbing 7 years and 3 months ago
Tankless water heater
Our traditional hot water heater (50 gallon) is failing, and we were thinking of getting a gas, whole house tankless one.(maybe Rheem or Rinnai?) Anyone…
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flyingfish
in Plumbing 7 years and 3 months ago
Tankless water heater
Our traditional hot water heater (50 gallon) is failing, and we were thinking of getting a gas, whole house tankless one.(maybe Rheem or Rinnai?) Anyone…
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lafayetteloruren
in Plumbing 7 years and 4 months ago
Who installs ducts for gas dryer?
We have just bought a house in Bed-Stuy, newly renovated with a connection for a washer and gas dryer in the partial grade basement. It…
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lafayetteloruren
in Plumbing 7 years and 4 months ago
Who installs ducts for gas dryer?
We have just bought a house in Bed-Stuy, newly renovated with a connection for a washer and gas dryer in the partial grade basement. It…
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katerina
in Plumbing 7 years and 5 months ago
Steam pipe insulation - who to use?
My 8-unit building has no insulation on our steam pipes in the basement – I’m guessing there was asbestos removal at some point, and no…
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katerina
in Plumbing 7 years and 5 months ago
Steam pipe insulation - who to use?
My 8-unit building has no insulation on our steam pipes in the basement – I’m guessing there was asbestos removal at some point, and no…
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rwood
in Plumbing 7 years and 5 months ago
In between floors plumbing, who do I call?
Hello, Our tenants Clawfoot plumbing pipe that joins into the floor and sends the dirty water to the waste line is cracked in the tile…
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rwood
in Plumbing 7 years and 5 months ago
In between floors plumbing, who do I call?
Hello, Our tenants Clawfoot plumbing pipe that joins into the floor and sends the dirty water to the waste line is cracked in the tile…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 7 years and 6 months ago
Hot water heater temp and legionella
They say keep your hot water tank at 140+ to reduce the risk of legionella growth but 120 and under is the safe temp to…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 7 years and 6 months ago
Hot water heater temp and legionella
They say keep your hot water tank at 140+ to reduce the risk of legionella growth but 120 and under is the safe temp to…
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Chamfering poly gas pipe
I am installing a poly gas pipe from my propane tank to my house and the permasert couplings that will couple the pipe to the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Chamfering poly gas pipe
I am installing a poly gas pipe from my propane tank to my house and the permasert couplings that will couple the pipe to the…
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kuzi
in Plumbing 7 years and 8 months ago
Infrared Leak Detection?
Has anyone used a plumber who specializes in infrared leak detection? Is it an accurate way of detecting a mysterious leak or a waste of…
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kuzi
in Plumbing 7 years and 8 months ago
Infrared Leak Detection?
Has anyone used a plumber who specializes in infrared leak detection? Is it an accurate way of detecting a mysterious leak or a waste of…
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poise
in Plumbing 7 years and 11 months ago
removing a cast iron drain clog
A cast iron pipe runs down the back of my rear extension. It’s about 10 ft. high. The pipe appears to be clogged, as water…
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ejalbk
in Plumbing 7 years and 10 months ago
Is Boiler Piped Correctly?
Our building just had a new steam boiler installed. I’ve attached a photo that shows the pitch of some pipes (the header for instance). I…
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