Any thoughts about ZLine brand ranges?
My mom is remodeling her house and was asking me about the ZLine brand of gas range/electric oven. Do any of yall have any experience with them? As far as the nicer more expensive range/ovens, I've...
View ArticleAnyone install CPVC?
Been awhile since I posted much. COVID stuff has got me not working as much. Anyway I'm getting into more New Construction. Uponor is king in my area(NE Oklahoma) but I'm not a fan. It leaks a lot on...
View Article"Wholesale" Generic faucets
Single basin tap/deck mount pot filler. I was thinking of buying one of these. I am sure it uses a generic ceramic cartridge. I can't tell if it's solid brass or if it has a plastic tube running...
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Something a little different...
Interesting use of plumbing materials to create things. https://hackaday.io/project/166909-the-pipeline-project Not trying to be silly, just a new thing using plumbing materials D I promise link is...
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Pump
Have anybody here used these before? I have my pump salesman bringing a demo truck to my office tomorrow. Just curious Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
View ArticleIs electric tankless WH worth it in this case
I have a friend who has a bad 30 gallon electric tank water heater. He needs it replaced but its out in his farm shop so it does not get used much. He asked me about tankless and I told him a gas one...
View ArticlePex A in colder climates?
So up here in Northern ND/MN PEX A has never gotten too popular. I am under the impression it is because the cold weather makes it hard to work with and poses a risk when expanding it. It seems to be...
View ArticleLook for a shower dial replacement handle
Can anyone recommend the correct replacement handle for this type to shower dial? Or know what brand model this is from. There are no identifiable marks.
View ArticleRV copper to pex
This is a tad off topic.... My BIL bought an old airstream, brought it home, hooked up the water to find all the copper lines had froze and broke. He’s going to repipe it himself but asked me if I knew...
View ArticleHelp needed identifying a shower control
my friend's shower's hot water stopped working. I assume the cartridge may need be replaced. I am having a hard time identifying the manufacture of this shower control. The only logo on the panel is as...
View ArticlePropress Valves
Hey everyone, just curious on what everyones valve brand you use for propressing... Looking to stop up on a couple. Thanks!
View ArticlePro-press gas system
Anyone still using the pro-press system for gas? Seems they lost certification. We are turning them down in the area I inspect in. Still seeing the NIBCO gas system in copper. In my old area you barely...
View ArticleFoam Core PVC disaster
Got my R/I done yesterday and let everything set overnight to seal up good. Tested the DWV today and kept getting a pressure drop of about 1lb per minute! Unusual for me as I always insist on priming...
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What are these fittings?
So I dug this up today. Doea anyone recognize the green fittings? They're threaded into a galvanized tee, and have what appears to be 1" poly pipe inserted into the bell ends. And yes, that is orange...
View ArticleLowe's copper pipe pricing
Local Lowe's here sells 1/2" X 10' M copper pipe for 16.58$ and 1/2" X 10' L for 11.63$. Been this way for a while . Menards , Home Depot, Ace Hardware ,wholesale houses all charge more for L . I think...
View ArticleToilet Handle replacements
When I first started plumbing we could get good replacement handles that were made out of good metal . If you were not careful you could break a toilet tank tightening a handle. Been a long time since...
View ArticleABS is less than desirable
Roughly 35 years old. Heat damage for sure. All the cracking is above the boiler piping and in a chase where the heat collects. I show up and there's a puddle by the boiler and the customer had turned...
View ArticleMoen or Moan?
Has anyone else had trouble with Moen OEM cartridges? We are seeing more problems within the past year when using Moen OEM parts. On some valves, only the non-OEM is working! What a PITA! Certainly...
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Kohler Crap
I've posted some of these pictures scattered around but I am going through some pics and thought I would make a thread for all the kohler defects I see and snap pics of. Pictures of why some kohler...
View ArticleBackordered Parts
I was told today the supply house is having to wait for the 1/2" grohe ceramic cartridges. 45-882-000 and 45-883-000. A couple months ago there were some pvc fittings I couldnt get.
View ArticleLead free soldering
I was just wondering how many of you have had an issue sweating the lead free fittings. The ones I have been having issues with are fip's and valves. Usually I have no issues unless there is a little...
View ArticleStoring coil pipe
Do you guys bother covering the ends? Years ago we ran a 1" poly line in a trench. When we went to turn the water on the check on the tank tee clogged. It was three dead mice. VOMIT. After that my boss...
View ArticleSuspenders
I have a pair coming, never worn them before. Do you wear them? What style?(H, X, Y, etc...)
View ArticleLaundry box with replaceable valves?
I once saw a washing machine box where it had 1/2 female threads in the box so I could simply replace with a new boiler drain valve. All I have used and seen otherwise seem to have a long stem and held...
View ArticleNoritz water bypass servo
Anybody have a Noritz water bypass servo to sell? Part number is SBH9490. This part is back ordered until mid to late April.
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They don't make'em like they used too
The Dane inspired me to make this thread. All of these are 3/4" MPT.
View ArticleAquatherm - anyone use it?
We are using a new water supply product (to us) called Aquatherm on a very large housing project. We will be running 6" and 4" for the water main in a loop around the building. It is all fusion welded...
View ArticleSupply Shortages
Anyone else experience supply shortages? My first and so far only short was last week with some pvc fittings, supply house said it was hurricane repair. I also had a real estate agent tell me today...
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View ArticleMedgas Goodies
Working with O2 systems... I've come to find that O2 systems degrade rubber O-rings into carbon much sooner than typical O-ring applications. I found a more resistant O-ring material for repairs, but...
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~25’ New Ward Flex Reminant
I am renovating my home in the Lutherville MD area and have ~ 25section of Ward flex remnant available! $120! (<$5/foot)
View Articlewhat's the best gravity flush toilet?
i have a customer that is plugging up BRAND NEW kohler cimarrons, with his poop! i don't think the champion flushes any better but how is the toto class 5? i don't think anyone around here carries...
View Article100% copper ball valve
Hello, does anyone know where I can find either a 100% copper ball valve (no brass or bronze), or a zero-lead alternative? It will be used for baby's/children's water toys, so I don't want the risks of...
View ArticleLiberty LE-51As, sewage ejectors
What does everyone use for lift pumps? I have been using the Liberty LE-51A or sometimes LE-41 for about ten years with no problems. Lately though I (and one other local plumber) have been having these...
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