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Plumbing inspection - gasline pressure test
Hi – I was wondering whether anyone has advice on the following: I did a renovation a while back in Park Slope but some of…
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eagleman22
in Plumbing 8 years and 11 months ago
Weil McLain Boiler - Recommendations for Tune Up & Steam Release
I have an old WM Boiler that I inherited when I bought my house 10 years ago. No problems until yesterday. The steam release valve…
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eagleman22
in Plumbing 8 years and 11 months ago
Weil McLain Boiler - Recommendations for Tune Up & Steam Release
I have an old WM Boiler that I inherited when I bought my house 10 years ago. No problems until yesterday. The steam release valve…
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empathie00
in Plumbing 8 years and 11 months ago
How to tell if old vents are still in use?
Hi all – we’re getting our roof replaced and as part of the process I’d love to get rid of (at least chop down and…
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empathie00
in Plumbing 8 years and 11 months ago
How to tell if old vents are still in use?
Hi all – we’re getting our roof replaced and as part of the process I’d love to get rid of (at least chop down and…
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someonecalleddob
in Plumbing 8 years and 11 months ago
Water and Sewer Service Line Protection
My main drain has been backing up for a few days now. Its been overflowing and slowly draining. I’m currently enrolled in the water and…
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someonecalleddob
in Plumbing 8 years and 11 months ago
Water and Sewer Service Line Protection
My main drain has been backing up for a few days now. Its been overflowing and slowly draining. I’m currently enrolled in the water and…
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kms_bkyn
in Plumbing 9 years ago
Recommendation for water main/sewer line inspection?
The city will “probably” fix our sidewalk (damage done by city owned tree) sometime between July 2017 and June 2018, so I’m wondering if I…
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kms_bkyn
in Plumbing 9 years ago
Recommendation for water main/sewer line inspection?
The city will “probably” fix our sidewalk (damage done by city owned tree) sometime between July 2017 and June 2018, so I’m wondering if I…
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mgemodi
in Plumbing 9 years and 3 months ago
D.O.B. Permit to Replace Illegal Unions on Pipes and Gas Line Test
I had a plumber quote me over the phone $175 to do gas line test and $1650 to file for a permit to be able…
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mgemodi
in Plumbing 9 years and 3 months ago
Why do plumbers still use expediters to file LAA permits instead of efiling.
I was looking online at the process of say apply for a gas permit to change some pipes and got me thinking if this job…
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stuyheights
in Plumbing 9 years and 3 months ago
Need plumber opinions and suggestions please! Loud bang when toilets flush
We recently completed a gut reno on a four story, 3 family brownstone which came with all of the stress and horror stories you here…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 9 years and 3 months ago
Permit needed for replacement of gas-powered hot water heater?
Just wondering if any permits are needed for swapping out a gas hot water heater or can my very capable and experienced but non-licensed plumber…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 9 years and 3 months ago
Permit needed for replacement of gas-powered hot water heater?
Just wondering if any permits are needed for swapping out a gas hot water heater or can my very capable and experienced but non-licensed plumber…
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mgemodi
in Plumbing 9 years and 3 months ago
Why do plumbers still use expediters to file LAA permits instead of efiling.
I was looking online at the process of say apply for a gas permit to change some pipes and got me thinking if this job…
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mgemodi
in Plumbing 9 years and 3 months ago
D.O.B. Permit to Replace Illegal Unions on Pipes and Gas Line Test
I had a plumber quote me over the phone $175 to do gas line test and $1650 to file for a permit to be able…
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stuyheights
in Plumbing 9 years and 3 months ago
Need plumber opinions and suggestions please! Loud bang when toilets flush
We recently completed a gut reno on a four story, 3 family brownstone which came with all of the stress and horror stories you here…
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cookielover
in Plumbing 9 years and 4 months ago
When is licensed plumber required?
I have been told that simply remodeling a bathroom and replacing the fixtures without relocating them does not require a permit or a licensed plumber.…
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