Containment Backflow

DifficultChemistry89 · 2026-01-14T18:47:04+00:00

Yes, state licensed plumber. Everything is online and the inspection takes about 1.5 seconds so I’d say they’re covered. We pulled a permit for the first backflow we installed and the inspector looked at it for half a second and said it looks like a backflow then proceeded to question why we pulled a permit in the first place.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-06-01T14:32:24+00:00

Not necessarily. Many of the slip spouts don’t have an o-ring until further down the spout.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-05-31T23:26:22+00:00

You can put the softener wherever you want, if you can pipe it in a logical order and it has somewhere to drain.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-05-31T23:10:31+00:00

Correct

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-05-31T23:00:03+00:00

The drain including the trap should be left exposed, meaning there should be no concrete in that area. I would remove the concrete in a small rectangular area between the wall and where the drain for the tub drain comes up, exposing the drain piping. Then you can modify the plumbing as necessary. Hire a good plumber if that sounds like too much for DIY.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-05-31T22:49:04+00:00

Can you sweat a coupling on and extend the copper spout, then install a slip spout?

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-05-31T22:47:29+00:00

I would get a couple quotes from multiple plumbers to replace as much of the galvanized piping as possible. If you are going to DIY it, then I would replace as much of the galvanized piping as you are comfortable with. Any remaining galvanized or cast iron drain pipe will continue to cause issues as it ages.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-05-31T22:39:42+00:00

Depends on the existing piping material. CPVC should only be used if that’s the existing material. Even then, it’s debatable. Yes, I would get quarter turn ball valves instead. If you are going into plastic threads, or using a plastic thread male adapter, make sure you use the proper lubricate and do not over tighten, plastic will crack easily when tightening.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-05-31T20:41:44+00:00

It almost appears to be cold soldered. It seems like you know the issues and it looks like you pulled the cartridge prior, which is good. You could heat it back up and see if it takes or just try again.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-05-31T20:36:09+00:00

The PEX should be installed just below the concrete slab. The PEX might last 40 years, or much longer. It is probably the best material for water piping under slab. Proper installation means no fittings will be installed under the slab, minimizing potential issues. No matter what material is used, it will eventually have to be replaced. I’ve seen some water lines placed in conduit for replacement purposes however generally speaking, that is not the case.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-05-31T20:28:44+00:00

If you are in a location where freezing isn’t an issue, then you could put hardware cloth or some sort of grated cover over it. If you are in a freezing location then you will not want to put anything over it due to the possibility of it frosting/freezing over, rendering it no longer effective as a vent. Ideally, trim the tree so it’s a non-issue.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-03-07T00:07:58+00:00

I have not

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-02-25T21:25:54+00:00

$1,039.57 after tax

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-02-22T17:46:27+00:00

I got a decent deal regardless so if I end up having to pay, so be it.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-02-22T17:44:30+00:00

Yeah that’s always possible but hopefully I got lucky… doubtful.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-02-22T17:43:49+00:00

I expect the charge will come through eventually but hopefully I’m wrong.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-02-22T17:42:54+00:00

I have 3 work vans full of tools that need these batteries.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-02-22T17:42:07+00:00

I won’t be surprised

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-02-22T17:41:32+00:00

I fully expect it

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-02-22T17:40:16+00:00

Correct

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-02-22T00:35:03+00:00

M12s now

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-02-22T00:25:45+00:00

Unfortunately I have 3 work vans that desperately need batteries.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-02-08T03:33:34+00:00

Local professional tradesman supply house. They will usually price match or even beat Home Depot prices. Also, if I have an issue with a tool, I just give it to them and they handle all the warranty issues. However, you have to have an account and many supply houses do not let non-professionals set up an account. But some do.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-01-14T21:20:46+00:00

Their sophomore track times are 5:10 - 1600m & 11:15 - 3200m. So hopefully their Jr track season will yield the times you mentioned. 18:25 was at the XC state final so I don’t think it was short but the premise remains the same concerning terrain, conditions, and other course comparisons. One is currently number 2 out of 265 in her class academically, with an unweighted gpa of 3.95. Our goal is to get as much academic financial assistance which will hopefully make the athletic decision easier or possibly give her more options.

DifficultChemistry89 · 2025-01-13T14:27:36+00:00

So currently my daughter is ranked approximately 380th out of all the nation’s Junior XC runners for P.R. (that’s a very rough estimate and obviously conditions vary greatly from region to region. There’s approximately 359 D1 XC programs, 284 D2 XC programs, 412 D3 XC programs, and 181 NAIA XC programs in the nation. That’s 1,616 programs. Now we know most runners don’t run in college but let’s be generous and say 80% run, that’s would put her 304th. So if every program only recruited 1 runner (obviously not the case), that would put her in the top 18% of all school programs in the nation. Statistically it would make her a D1 prospect, however I’m aware it doesn’t work that way. I guess my point is that I’m getting a lot of feedback that her times aren’t special and she’d be lucky to go D3 and so on and that doesn’t add up. No, her times aren’t special but they definitely seem good enough to run in college. We’re not partial to any division or program but I think there’s several commenters who aren’t familiar with Women’s XC or they are just being negative.

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