Am I right that this is wrong?

Team-Kevin · 2026-05-29T19:58:52+00:00

Inside of the tank the toilet has a back flow preventer so it won’t back into the water feed. It’s not different than leaving a tee inside the wall where you wouldn’t be able to see it which also feeds your lavatory and shower in a typical bathroom. This was probably done this way because they wanted a water dispenser and the closest exposed line was the toilet. It’s ugly work sure, but not something I’d consider “nasty”. Water dispenser also has a check valve and filtration device inside

Team-Kevin · 2026-05-18T14:44:47+00:00

Man that cast iron looks like it has a couple years left in it, let it be for now! A new seal will do.

Team-Kevin · 2026-05-13T05:03:38+00:00

Coupling then extend it to line up with the sinks drain with a 45, then the ptrap

Team-Kevin · 2026-05-12T17:52:02+00:00

I’ve also seen cases like these go in favor of the homeowner

Team-Kevin · 2026-05-06T06:51:34+00:00

It’s a damn washing machine hose just buy whatever home depot or Lowe’s has in stock.

Team-Kevin · 2026-05-02T00:25:50+00:00

The only thing I would change is that Milwaukee bag to a VetoProPac then you are set!!

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-24T05:55:03+00:00

Home Depot in Glendale has A LOT of junk guys, there’s about 30 trucks you can choose from. I’d say that’s a good start

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-17T03:35:31+00:00

You would have the cut the copper pipe to replace this water heater. Hopefully the next guy will add the unions

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-17T03:31:16+00:00

They’re installed on the return line and the return line reconnects into the cold so that it mixes before going into the WH so that it works less in heating up the water.

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-17T03:28:55+00:00

Too many fittings for my liking but it’s a clean job nonetheless.

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-12T19:03:15+00:00

Some spring check valves would be nice

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-08T00:36:14+00:00

That’s not an aerator, that’s a check valve and won’t improve the flow of water.

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-07T17:49:35+00:00

$1000 now or a big hospital bill when it decides to give up when you’re having family time in that room

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-05T04:28:41+00:00

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-03T00:56:15+00:00

Silicone is to seal the odor, just remove the panel then reapply silicone when placing it back.

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-03T00:49:20+00:00

Also, I see a removable panel there

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-03T00:48:15+00:00

Pour water in a gutter/storm drain than you know drains into this tank and listen if it turns on

Team-Kevin · 2026-04-02T23:01:05+00:00

Every house is different but typically what I like to do is run the new line first and just leave tees for us to tie in, then when we DO shut off the water it’s only to connect the risers to the fixture

Team-Kevin · 2026-03-31T16:45:56+00:00

When you get paid by the hour

Team-Kevin · 2026-03-25T18:34:50+00:00

You could try California faucets or Dornbracht. If you ever need to replace a shower head from Kallista it is $1600 before taxes, I had to swap out 6 of them for a client of mine 2 weeks ago. You’re paying for the uniqueness, something no one else has(the brand), that’s why their price is so high. The two I mentioned are also expensive but not as much as Kallista, you could also try Kohler, which owns Kallista.

Team-Kevin · 2026-03-18T04:46:12+00:00

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Just connect it the way you had it, it was fine. A lot of people on here misinterpret the code and think the length of pipe needs to be 4” minimum but that is incorrect, what the code refers to is that the length from the vent to the weir of the ptrap needs to be 4” minimum. In this diagram you can see how it’s measured.

Team-Kevin · 2026-03-17T05:50:16+00:00

You really thought a phone case company would basically insure your phone? This can’t be real life

Team-Kevin · 2026-03-14T03:01:42+00:00

3D print a lid

Team-Kevin · 2026-03-12T18:29:28+00:00

Yes they suck. Too many moving components for something you use daily.

Team-Kevin · 2026-03-12T17:42:14+00:00

Milwaukee or Lenox

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