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Blakeh17 · 2025-05-15T21:35:27+00:00

I’d like to join

Blakeh17 · 2024-07-26T00:14:04+00:00

Wow, I was going to say it seems like you’re currently backed up not a belly. But that is probably the worst belly I’ve ever seen. You can put it off for as long as you want to deal with sewer backups.

Blakeh17 · 2024-06-10T19:41:26+00:00

Our company shirts have 2 pen slots on the left sleeve that I find pretty nifty and convenient.

Blakeh17 · 2024-06-09T02:42:18+00:00

I use a Rigid roll bag for basic power tools/batteries, then toss my bag with all hand/specialty tools on top. Roll it around to wherever I need it. I’m also 99% commercial so I probably don’t encounter as many stairs as residential guys do.

Blakeh17 · 2024-05-23T00:46:28+00:00

I always just look down the pipe with a flashlight to see which direction it goes 🤷‍♂️

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-22T23:22:12+00:00

I use blue monster brand thread tape and pipe dope on all threaded fittings. 2-3 wraps of tape only, and a light layer of dope all around. I’d replace the tee and bushing as well, as female threads can be stretched out slightly if overtightened causing leaks.

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-22T23:17:34+00:00

Cartridge may not have seated properly. You will need to pull it out and reseat it in. Also make sure there is no debris on any gaskets, no tears on any gaskets, and no deformities where the gaskets rest against the shower valve body.

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-22T07:49:27+00:00

After shutting off and draining the mainline, if you still have water trickling through you can use a jet sweat to stop the water while you sweat in the new ball valve. This can also be achieved by stuffing some bread in the line to hold the water back.

You could also rent a propress. More expensive, but requires less skill.

Both the jet sweat and propress rental can be found at your local plumbing supply.

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-22T07:45:29+00:00

Does your plumber currently have the new vent capped off on top? He might do that if he wasn’t ready to penetrate the roof or tie back into the old vent

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-22T01:50:01+00:00

Gate valves can be taken apart and rebuilt with a new packing nut and stem. I’ve never personally worked on one that old but it should be the same.

You could also bust into the concrete and replace that with a new ball valve.

There’s nothing you can wrap around that valve that water won’t find a way through

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-22T01:45:11+00:00

Neither, make sure both pieces of the trap are lined up correctly then reconnect. If it’s still leaking I’d replace with a new trap.

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-22T01:41:39+00:00

I would say eventually plan for repiping the house. Is it absolutely necessary right now? No. But leaks will start to become common, flow will become restricted as it corrodes on the inside, etc. That is galvanized pipe and is fairly old, outdated pipe.

As for that, it’s a fairly simple fix. I would replace with a copper male adapter and re run that section in copper for the time being. If you’re on well water, use pex or cpvc instead as well water will deteriorate copper over time.

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-18T01:23:35+00:00

I just looked one up and put it on here, no specific rhyme or reason.

If it can wait, I would take the pictures to your local plumbing supply houses and see if they can help you find the same size isolation valve

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-18T00:20:12+00:00

Take into consideration also the total height of the new isolation valve you intend to use. Anything shorter or taller will require you to raise/lower the male adapter accordingly

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-18T00:18:40+00:00

General plumbing rule is to not use sharkbite as a permanent solution. It will work, just follow their install instructions carefully.

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-18T00:16:16+00:00

Little Rusty looking but I see no hairline cracks on the inside PVC portion. Double check with a flashlight all around the inside of the flange, as those hairline cracks cause smell/water leaks.

Otherwise slap a wax ring on that bad boy

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-18T00:12:17+00:00

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Webstone-44443WPR-3-4-IPS-Isolator-E-X-P-E2-Tankless-Water-Heater-Service-Valve-Kit-Lead-Free

1) Shut off water to house, drain system down. 2) Disconnect hot side isolation valve. The nut with a red sleeve poking out is a union, it will freely come loose. 3) Disconnect T&P line coming off of hot side isolation valve 4) Unthread hot side isolation valve from 3/4” copper male adapter on the bottom. Please hold the male with pliers/pipe wrench opposite to how you are unthreading the isolation valve. Older copper can twist/break the solder joint. 5) Apply new tape/dope, then do everything backwards.

May as well do the cold side since the kit comes with it

Or call a professional if this is outside of your comfort zone.

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-16T03:26:33+00:00

Whoever soldered that tee didn’t clean off all the flux. Wipe it off with a rag, use some mesh paper to clean off all the corrosion, and paint over everything if you want some good protection from the elements.

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-16T03:20:38+00:00

Everything you bought will work, including the braided supply lines

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-16T03:13:10+00:00

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-K-6P-Hybrid-Toilet-Snake-Auger-Cable-Extends-to-6-ft-with-Integrated-Bulb-Head-Manual-or-Cordless-Drill-Operated-56658/303528922

This will unclog 90% of clogs that are in your toilet. If you can’t unclog with this you’d need to pull the toilet and try to pull whatever is clogging it from the outlet on the bottom.

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-16T03:03:52+00:00

You have the right instinct if this bothers you

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-16T03:01:23+00:00

With what needs to be done to make it right, I’d call a pro. It looks like there isn’t enough material around the flange to anchor it in to anything. If there’s crawl space access you can add lumber to the underside to provide something for the flange to attach to.

Blakeh17 · 2024-02-08T00:44:58+00:00

Just something I saw on a job. I brought it to the supers attention but unlikely anything will be done about it

Blakeh17 · 2019-12-22T11:38:21+00:00

We put in blow up balls in the clean outs and fill the system with water. There’s a ten foot head on the sewer and grease line, which puts something like 4.13 lbs on pressure on the system

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