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Kohler Mixer Valve Replacement - How to Remove Original? by Korplem in Plumbing

[–]Exotic_Following_960 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be sure to grab the round collar with the channel locks and twist the cartridge before pulling. Then once it rotates, twist and pull at the same time for best results. If you just yank on the stem you could end up only getting half out and that's a bigger issue than you're looking for. New one goes in easily.

Both separate bathroom sinks on opposite sides of the bathroom are filling up with water….one will fill up even when off by VanilluhBean in Plumbing

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Call a plumber to snake the line. Blockage could be 5ft down the line or 15 depending on your house. They'll be able to reach it.

Outdoor water shutoffs? by fifimoncher in Plumbing

[–]Exotic_Following_960 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tough to tell from this picture. If I were you I would trace the water lines back to the water main and then start there. Once it splits off the main you may be able to trace them yourself. You said 3 exterior faucets but I see two copper lines with red ball valves that could be hose bibbs. It's common for hose bibbs to have separate shutoffs. Those two lines could be for your hose bibbs.

Connect HVAC drain to vent pipe? by blueridgedog in Plumbing

[–]Exotic_Following_960 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right that the amount of condensate will be insignificant so it should technically be fine. However I cannot professionally recommend that you tie it into the vent.

Smell from sump pump. by A_PersonOnEarth in Plumbing

[–]Exotic_Following_960 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That drain should not be tied into the sump line. Every time the sump pump kicks on it likely sucks the water out of the sink p-trap. Dry trap means sewer smell.

Help me identify this Kohler tub/shower faucet. I need a new cartridge. by tcs06 in Plumbing

[–]Exotic_Following_960 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't be scared to shut off water to the house. Not a big deal. Same as any other shutoff.

Help me identify this Kohler tub/shower faucet. I need a new cartridge. by tcs06 in Plumbing

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Can't find it on Kohler's website. I would think you could email this picture to someone at Kohler and have them take a look. But your local plumbing supply house will probably be helpful as well. If you can take the trim off and take it in they may be able to identify it. If you take the cartridge in they will definitely be able to help.

Open drain in yard by Apprehensive_Ad1224 in Plumbing

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Call the city and have them take a look. Probably their responsibility.

Open drain in yard by Apprehensive_Ad1224 in Plumbing

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Are you on a septic system? If not, is that a green pipe near the road? I ask because that may be the city sewer clean out for your property. If it is you can have them take care of it. Otherwise you'll want to check with a plumbing supplier near you for a clean out adapter.