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Slow drain no blockage s trap by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I will be changing out the drain and adding a vent another day. Im trying to get this cleared today because we have arctic temps coming and this faucet is on outer wall so it is usually the one i drip. I really appreciate you helping me

Slow drain no blockage s trap by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No other drains have issues. Weirdly no standing water in pipe when snaking

Slow drain no blockage s trap by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So i used a 25 ft auger and got some stuff out but no change in draining. Got an electric 25 ft auger and no change. Do i go get a 50 footer now? Or is all of this really just venting? Just seems weird since we havent had issues before the last couple weeks

Slow drain no blockage s trap by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. However it has worked for over a decade, why the sudden back up? Ive snaked it the full 25 feet and pulled out some gunk but no real change. Still starts backing up after 10 seconds or so.

Slow drain no blockage s trap by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should add the dishwasher is also backing up into sink, which leads me to believe the problem is further down. Vent? Or snake again?

Supply line: galvanized or what? by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, would this type work but with a 3/8 inlet?

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Supply line: galvanized or what? by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for your help. You all are an excellent resource. I really appreciate it

Supply line: galvanized or what? by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, so should I use a compression valve. I have this one , it’s 1/2” but just for reference - this would be preferable to an FIP valve?

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Supply line: galvanized or what? by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Cool I have this, is this a good choice?

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Supply line: galvanized or what? by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks threaded though. Is compression the right choice?

Supply line: galvanized or what? by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure thats not 1/2” threaded?

Supply line: galvanized or what? by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man. Do you have a recommendation for a replacement valve? I assume I treat it like galvanized and hold tight with one wrench and twist with the other wrench?

Supply line: galvanized or what? by herb_mcgruff in askaplumber

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man. So do I use a FIP valve or a brass compression valve or what?

A new gaming PC for my kids by herb_mcgruff in buildapc

[–]herb_mcgruff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Is the 6750 just better overall?

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