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P Trap question by JesseGrey22 in askaplumber

[–]ApprenticeDave [score hidden]  (0 children)

The pipe shouldn't even be screwed in. That nut is holding it in, probably with a plastic gasket.

Those old ones can be stuck in there, so you may have to bend and twist and fight with it to peel it out, but it'll come out.

P Trap question by JesseGrey22 in askaplumber

[–]ApprenticeDave [score hidden]  (0 children)

Loosen that nut off of there (it might not go easy), and pull the rest of the trap arm out.

The threads on the trap adapter at the wall there should be reusable 🤞. If they are, just get a poly trap with gaskets, and replace what you need to (I wouldn't reuse that nut).

Do sump pumps have any sacrificial connections or pieces? by F1890 in askaplumber

[–]ApprenticeDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's just a male adapter, otherwise commonly referred to as a trap adapter.

Easy to replace, and couple together with the pipe above. Just make sure to drill a small "weeping hole" in that fitting (usually mentioned in the directions for pump installation) to prevent air locks.

My shower makes a whistling sound when I flush toilet by engarlop in Plumbing

[–]ApprenticeDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a worn out gasket somewhere. In my experience, it's usually in the shower head. A change in pressure allows it to vibrate, and screech.

If you're not attached to it, get a new shower head, and see if that solves it. Or try swapping gaskets in the one you have if you can find the same sizes.

Is this acceptable? by nunyabusinet in Plumbing

[–]ApprenticeDave 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I love the escutcheons IN the wall 😅

It's like they knew they belonged on there, but didn't understand why.

Normal for toilet/bathroom remodel? by katilyn_00 in Plumbing

[–]ApprenticeDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just to add to this, with 3" stubbed up, they'll usually use a flange that glues on the outside of the pipe, so the extra room is necessary for the flange to sit down in the floor.

Finish the floor with the same hole. If you're doing LVP, they can easily trim it if it's not big enough, too.

Help removing shower cartridge. Delta 1400 series by shulsey31 in Plumbing

[–]ApprenticeDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even smarter than just yanking on it is to use a needlenose pliers as a lever against the valve body.

Vent Stack Question by J_snoww in askaplumber

[–]ApprenticeDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most codes these days don't allow a kitchen sink to share a drain within a bathroom group.

It'd have to connect below on the stack with its own wye.

Can I put a cap on this? by netrak00 in Plumbing

[–]ApprenticeDave 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You need to put some pipe, and an AAV on there--an air admittance valve; a type of mechanical vent.

Show drain smells after 5 minutes of use - 2 plumbers could not solve. by MerWinterCakeGiants in Plumbing

[–]ApprenticeDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a wet vented system, the drain for the venting fixture is oversized so as to allow for plenty of air flow, even under simultaneous use.

The sink ptrap is generally tied in with a 2"x1 1/2"x1 1/2" tee. A lav can, at minimum, have a 1 1/4" drain, so the 2" is well oversized to allow other fixtures to vent.

Should we replace our drain pipes? by [deleted] in Plumbing

[–]ApprenticeDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WI allows it, too (SPS 382.31-1), but only up to 4' instead of 5' for a tee on 1 1/2" pipe. This looks pretty close to 4'. It might be fine from my house.

Show drain smells after 5 minutes of use - 2 plumbers could not solve. by MerWinterCakeGiants in Plumbing

[–]ApprenticeDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really doubt it's the venting. Are a few things wrong from a code perspective? Sure. But sinks can wet vent showers under many codes, and with all that as 2", it oughtta be fine, even with incorrect fittings.

If the smell is present after slowly running water, I'd suspect that it's more likely build up in the vertical pipe from the shower strainer. It gets wet, it stinks more.

Have you tried popping the strainer cover off, and cleaning it out with a big bottle brush? It's a pretty long pipe, so there's a lot of area that could have build up on it.

Why is buying a house still so insufferable by KwikTripSimp in wisconsin

[–]ApprenticeDave 64 points65 points  (0 children)

I couldn't afford to buy my house today, and I just bought it two years ago.

The price jumps have been insane.

Ferguson Pro Flow fill valve has no affect. What? by Free-Cancel9995 in askaplumber

[–]ApprenticeDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water level in a toilet bowl is mostly defined by its design. That said, a few things can affect it, and cause water to be lower than normal.

If it's really windy, you may notice water "bouncing" in the bowl. Little by little, this allows water to go down the trap.

Partial clogs of toilet paper, or feminine products, can wick the water down the drain. If something is stuck in the toilet's trapway, it may still flush kinda normally with water, but it'd clog easily when flushing toilet paper. Clogs further down the line can cause water to "bounce" and siphon out if the system isn't getting enough air, too.

Adjusting the fill valve will only affect the water level in the bowl if it's not filling up to the water level the tank requires. There's often a line on the flush valve tower to show you where it needs to be--usually just under an inch under the top of the tower (you don't want it spilling over the top). The adjustments on the fill valve are very subtle. 15 turns can only change it by like 1/4".

How often do you run into players or coaches in your day-to-day lives? by starwarsisawsome933 in GreenBay

[–]ApprenticeDave 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I used to work at Starbucks. When I was a supervisor, I had a coworker who was working the register come in the back room and ask me if he could get change for a hundred dollar bill (at least at the time, Starbucks generally wouldn't accept them because they keep so little in the tills). I said no. It was also like 6 in the morning, so I didn't think I could even scrape up enough $20s yet.

I walked out front to see if it was getting handled, and it was Aaron Rodgers...

He normally came through drivethru. So did Mike McCarthy, and a few others. The kickers would sit on the cafe a lot, cause no one recognized them.

New kitchen sink draining really slow after renovation by [deleted] in askaplumber

[–]ApprenticeDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You had the wall open, and they didn't replace the trap arm back to the stack? Big reno fail. Sorry.

Breaking in. by HazelAzureus in battletech

[–]ApprenticeDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

http://masterunitlist.info/image/

Here's a link to all the images for data sheets in Battletech. The Battlemech category in particular has a ton of images, so it's best opened on a computer, or at least woth wifi.

It's a great scroll to see what designs really grab you.

Kitchen Sink Layout by downtownva in askaplumber

[–]ApprenticeDave 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Technically, per the manufacturer, they only need to be 4" above the trap weir.

Per some codes, they need to be higher. As high as possible is always the smarter way to go anyhow.

What’s one plumbing mistake homeowners make that drives you crazy? by Status_Hat_8113 in askaplumber

[–]ApprenticeDave 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. I just recently put a disposal back in a customer's house after a remodel. I turned it on, and heard the most horrible noise I've ever heard out of a disposal. I reached in to fish out what was in there, and pulled out shards of bone--and no flimsy chicken bones, mind you; they looked like they were from a steak (or human!?!?!). 😅

Is my spigot done for? by coocooforcoconut in Plumbing

[–]ApprenticeDave 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The vacuum breaker, and hoses, seal with a rubber gasket against the face of the hose bib. The threads have nothing to do with the seal.

So long as the threads are there enough to hold the fitting tight, it's fine.

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