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flyingfish

in Plumbing 7 years 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 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 1 month 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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Updated 7 years and 1 month ago

lafayetteloruren

in Plumbing 7 years and 1 month 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 2 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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Updated 7 years and 2 months ago

katerina

in Plumbing 7 years and 2 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 3 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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Updated 7 years and 2 months ago

rwood

in Plumbing 7 years and 3 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 3 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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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

stickerhappy

in Plumbing 7 years and 3 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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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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Updated 7 years and 5 months ago

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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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kuzi

in Plumbing 7 years and 6 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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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

kuzi

in Plumbing 7 years and 6 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 8 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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Updated 7 years and 8 months ago

ejalbk

in Plumbing 7 years and 8 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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Updated 7 years and 8 months ago

ejalbk

in Plumbing 7 years and 8 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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poise

in Plumbing 7 years and 8 months ago

underground pipe video inspection

A cast iron pipe under my brownstone may be cracked or separated. Water going in is not getting to the other end. A video inspection…

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Updated 7 years and 8 months ago

poise

in Plumbing 7 years and 8 months ago

underground pipe video inspection

A cast iron pipe under my brownstone may be cracked or separated. Water going in is not getting to the other end. A video inspection…

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poise

in Plumbing 7 years and 8 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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