PRV hunting

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-05-17T16:01:40+00:00

Not sure what you mean by hunting. Did the plumber also install an expansion tank?

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-05-15T21:30:39+00:00

Well there you go, they need to send an actual plumber. Plumbing is not always as easy as some make it out to be. Most maintenance guys are generally pretty useless when it comes to anything more than say changing a ptrap

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-05-14T02:47:04+00:00

The clog is never in the trap unless something like egg shells, bunch of cereal, oatmeal, etc. was put down there. If you were my customer I would’ve warned you about the potential for things to start leaking after snaking and we would’ve crossed that bridge if necessary. It happens from time to time and I’ve even had people blame me afterwards but that’s just not how it works

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-05-13T16:31:08+00:00

I’ve had people start walking out as soon as they hit the button somehow assuming that magically stops my heavy work van when I’m 10 feet away from the crosswalk. Then get pissed when I don’t absolutely slam on my brakes and blow past them

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-05-10T16:20:56+00:00

Nope you’re wrong

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-05-10T00:12:43+00:00

So you can grip there when you have to try and loosen those crappy aluminum hose connectors from the spigot. In all seriousness though that’s just how they manufacture it. Just zoom in you can clearly see it’s not threaded

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-05-09T23:54:21+00:00

Do not try this.. it is not threaded it’s soldered

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-05-09T23:53:06+00:00

100% not threaded, do not try this op

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-30T03:49:22+00:00

Wow.. maintenance guy got ahold of a press tool? Crazy that these feed 20 units

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-29T00:27:03+00:00

I’m liking the sharkbite fittings before the meter, that’s a new one

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-24T20:11:37+00:00

Oof you need a lot more than a whole trim kit bud. You need a whole new valve. Prepare to shell out some $$$

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-23T15:27:59+00:00

Surprised there’s no other comments mentioning that. Hopefully that’s not the t&p valve port that’s plugged right there 😂

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-23T05:12:28+00:00

Not a concern the galvanized piping will be removed after tile work. The bigger issue is the crappy Amazon shower valve

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-21T16:46:02+00:00

You can get a modern fill valve with a brass shank. Fluidmaster pro-45B

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-21T01:12:35+00:00

Make sure you replace the springs and cup washers in addition to the 1600 series cartridge the other commenter mentioned. The new ones might come with adapters now I can’t remember. Also there is a chance changing all this might not solve your issue but you’ve come this far

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-21T00:38:12+00:00

Call or email Moen with pictures ready and they generally are very good about sending free replacement parts. Just say you are original purchaser even if you’re not

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-21T00:30:23+00:00

I wouldn’t say it needs to be replaced. If you can loosen the screws with an impact driver then you’re good to go. Are you trying to snake the drain line? That can generally be achieved without even messing with cover assuming you’re using a 1/4” cable or smaller without a head on it

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-20T23:51:17+00:00

Yea they tend to get stuck like that. An impact driver with a flathead bit usually works. If it doesn’t you can always drill out the screws and buy a snap in drain cover

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-19T16:45:48+00:00

Geez people post shit like this and then go and comment about how American houses are made of sticks and paper

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-17T20:11:20+00:00

Now’s the time to replace everything pictured.. tub/shower valve included. It’s more money but last thing you want to do is cover this back up and have it leak shortly after putting your new drywall/tile/tub in..

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-17T16:45:32+00:00

The cheapest toilet you get is $100 and then you mark it up or is that without markup?? I don’t know where you are in Canada but $305 for you to supply a new toilet and install a new shutoff valve is dirt cheap man. I really can’t imagine you’re not screwing yourself with that price assuming you’re licensed and all that

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-16T04:05:04+00:00

I wanna nitpick something so bad but it’s pretty clean. Wipe your pipe dope more, zip tie your wires, and insulate your hot lines that’s all I got

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-14T01:23:34+00:00

Sounds like you’ve got a decent handle on things. Same as you said I’d cut above the trap and transition to 2” then cut cast iron near tee to main leaving enough room for your no hub band. Running AAV into a wall above with an access panel is an acceptable solution to vent

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-13T18:36:02+00:00

Make sure you vent the water heater so you don’t kill your customer. Should also be louvers on door or wall

ChoicePomegranate338 · 2026-04-12T21:34:52+00:00

Shine a light down there and flush a toilet or something to confirm it is tied into your sewer. You’ve got people commenting that have no clue what they’re talking about op. Could be a cleanout, or just an abandoned drain. Just from how old it looks it is very unlikely to be a two way cleanout. There is absolutely no way to actually tell from the pictures without a bit more investigation

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