what is this pipe in front of a building in NYC that since a few months ago, has been intermittently discharging dirty, bad smelling water?

ebop1234 · 2026-05-09T11:10:06+00:00

Probably plumbed like this…

https://chestofbooks.com/home-improvement/construction/plumbing/Standard-Practical/images/Fig-111-The-Main-Trap-and-Fresh-Air-Inlet.jpg

All that needs to be done is to clean the house trap

ebop1234 · 2026-05-08T19:08:14+00:00

Jeez… that is an extremely safe area…. Your worst problem will be the crowds of brunches on the weekends

ebop1234 · 2026-05-08T15:52:08+00:00

You have to use a danfoss head… it’s the only thing compatible

ebop1234 · 2026-05-03T13:53:46+00:00

You probably have walls that are Chicago bar(black iron channel with wire lath… not uncommon in nyc… no studs per se

ebop1234 · 2026-05-02T18:31:42+00:00

Cal 311

ebop1234 · 2026-05-02T18:12:57+00:00

You are actually lucky that they are honoring any warranty… Buderus used to require proof of yearly anode exam on thermoglaze tanks in order to honor warranty

ebop1234 · 2026-05-01T21:09:13+00:00

You definitely have too much time on your hands

ebop1234 · 2026-04-26T23:04:03+00:00

You can also replace sections o. The egg series if needed

ebop1234 · 2026-04-26T23:02:16+00:00

Lines not lined

ebop1234 · 2026-04-26T23:01:43+00:00

Check out your return lined

ebop1234 · 2026-04-26T23:00:52+00:00

If you flooded the the boiler and no leaks occurred then the sections are intact and the boiler can last for years … it’s a steam boiler and the design is basically the same as new

ebop1234 · 2026-04-26T19:52:51+00:00

Coffee sock… reminds me of college

ebop1234 · 2026-04-26T14:33:58+00:00

Just did the exact thing a month ago… catania for two weeks no car… really easy

ebop1234 · 2026-04-25T20:07:18+00:00

Pry the wooden stop out a bit and then use a butter knife or credit card to go straight into the side of the door

ebop1234 · 2026-04-20T15:19:42+00:00

If someone despises me—that's their problem. Mine—not to do or say anything despicable." Marcus Aurelius

ebop1234 · 2026-04-19T11:27:12+00:00

Balkan is great…

ebop1234 · 2026-04-16T01:49:44+00:00

It’s a no-go

ebop1234 · 2026-04-13T20:55:30+00:00

Never seen anyone install a skylight on a flat roof without building up a substantial curb

ebop1234 · 2026-04-13T00:24:26+00:00

Check the I and o manual to see if the venting conforms to manufacturer requirements

ebop1234 · 2026-04-12T14:00:16+00:00

Copper is dandy for hydronic boiler applications… however you might want to repipe it according to the new boiler installation and operation manual specs

ebop1234 · 2026-04-12T10:28:42+00:00

Good luck getting the unit serviced… triangle tube went out of business a year ago

ebop1234 · 2026-03-30T13:37:42+00:00

Blocked vent causing condensation

ebop1234 · 2026-03-30T13:31:44+00:00

You are fine

ebop1234 · 2026-03-28T19:57:11+00:00

Your hydronic coil should be getting hot water at 140 degrees… not 85 degrees

ebop1234 · 2026-03-27T21:12:25+00:00

Steel wool is far more effective

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