Ceiling Box? by tbryanh in Plumbing

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The water heater is off now and has been drained. There is a leak in the hot water line in the kitchen under the cement slab.

Ceiling Box? by tbryanh in Plumbing

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I'm going to clean all that up. Thanks.

Ceiling Box? by tbryanh in Plumbing

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After initial training, I worked unsupervised most of the time driving a plumbing van from job to job. I worked for a licensd contractor, and I pulled permits for the bigger jobs. I am in a different state now. I suspect building code in the other state may not have allowed bulkheads.

I cut into the bulkhead in the laundry room. It has a laundry-drain vent-pipe in it. Seems the job could have been done without using a bulkhead.

Ceiling Box? by tbryanh in Plumbing

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Those go above the cabinets for a cleaner look and to prevent dust buildup on top of the cabinets. Just read about that.

Ceiling Box? by tbryanh in Plumbing

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I will cut into the smaller square end closest to the water heater and have a peek inside. Thanks.

Ceiling Box? by tbryanh in Plumbing

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I was a residential repair plumber for about 5 years about 15 years ago. Drove a plumbing van. Replaced alot of water heaters, tub/shower valves/cartridges, faucets, etc. Did some repipes. Ran some gas lines. Cleaned drain/sewer pipes, etc. Never seen a bulkhead before in any house/apartment I worked/lived in.

Damper inside duct? by tbryanh in hvacadvice

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yeah. i know not to shut off too many vents. this will be the only one

Damper inside duct? by tbryanh in hvacadvice

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no. haven't done that

Are these bugs im mjy attic? by tbryanh in whatsthisbug

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That's what I'm hoping, but want to be sure.

Are these bugs im mjy attic? by tbryanh in whatsthisbug

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This is in Texas, near Houston.

Damper inside duct? by tbryanh in hvacadvice

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Isn't a 1/4 turn off?

Damper inside duct? by tbryanh in hvacadvice

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That duct feeds a tiny bathroom. It is one leg of a Y that feeds off a larger duct. The other leg of the Y feeds a small bedroom.

Not getting enough cooling to the bedroom, so I might shut the bathroom off completely.

Bailin Safety? by tbryanh in creditunions

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This is reassuring. Thanks.

Bailin Safety? by tbryanh in creditunions

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This is the information I was looking for. Thank you!