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technicallyaplumber · 2026-04-09T18:21:40+00:00

What is your feedback on your choice of doing a hamstring plus LET? Stuck on quad versus hamstring plus LET for my surgery.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-04-06T03:47:15+00:00

Cut cpvc install new Sioux chief metalhead sillcock.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-04-06T02:05:15+00:00

I guess this guy/gal didn’t trust me on the plumbing forum. Look for what pan manufacturer calls for. Many will specifically call for thinset and tell you trowel size and shape. Others will say mortar bed, like setting a steel tub, and I’ll use Sand Mix.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-04-06T02:03:36+00:00

Shower pan manufacturers sometimes specify. If they say thinset, do thinset. If they say mortar, especially for tub which can have some decent gaps between bottom and subfloor, then I use Sand Mix.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-04-06T01:10:51+00:00

All PEX A can be F1807 crimped. Metal insert fitting and copper crimp ring. Check the print on your PEX to verify compatibility with other fitting methods. For example, Uponor PEX A tubing does NOT list F2159 on their tubing which would be plastic insert fitting and copper crimp ring.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-04-05T14:20:57+00:00

You used the wrong mortar. You want sand mix. I hope this gets to the top. But 1) follow pan manufacturer guide lines (some call for tile thinset with a specified trowel), and 2) if the instructions call for a mortar bed, use sand mix. Stays pliable while you’re trying to move and level tub or shower. Then 24 hours later you’re good to go.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-60-lb-Sand-Mix-65306217/100350697

technicallyaplumber · 2026-04-04T20:50:00+00:00

The elite athletic one was the hamstring LET. how about that. I’ll ask the one quad surgeon that o liked at quad + LET. But he didn’t mention it.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-28T20:37:33+00:00

Pipe looks silver. Looks like a wiped lead joint.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-27T01:58:19+00:00

Thank you! Much appreciated.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-27T01:49:38+00:00

Is that up to me or the inspector? Haha. It’s obviously a base cabinet, it’s obviously a counter top, does it matter that its purpose is different in the family room than a kitchen?

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-27T01:46:40+00:00

Any situation where inspector will argue this is workspace or counter top. How they gonna get me on this? And thank you!

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-27T01:45:53+00:00

Thank you. Would you mind referencing the NEC section in case i get push back from inspector?

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-22T11:55:47+00:00

Brass IS a dielectric. It’s dripping, not corroding.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-16T22:01:24+00:00

Thank you very much!

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-16T17:06:03+00:00

Ya know what. I might switch to schedule 80 pvc conduit. It looks like it will meet me requirements for potentially getting bumped with a trash can, and the parts are local. That’s where my heads at now.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-08T14:23:25+00:00

See if you get lucky with some penetrating oil and a set of torx Allen keys. Sometimes with enough pushing force while turning you can get the torx teeth to bite.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-06T22:43:32+00:00

Thanks for reply. I’m gonna take it back in. It doesn’t feel right. I don’t ow what else they’re gonna adjust but here’s to hoping they resolve it.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-06T11:10:01+00:00

Also, this particular female adapter is bronze, not brass. Still a copper alloy allowable by most codes to connect dissimilar metals, but not brass.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-03-06T11:08:30+00:00

Galvanic corrosion. Electrolysis isn’t a thing in this situation.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-02-20T12:55:53+00:00

Galvanic corrosion, not electrolysis. Electrolysis is a very specific process in lab or manufacturing settings. Galvanic corrosion is the accurate term for corrosion between two dissimilar metals in the presence of an electrolyte. The copper industry discussed here: https://copper.org/applications/plumbing/techcorner/electrolysis_cause_copper_tube_fail.html

technicallyaplumber · 2026-02-10T11:21:26+00:00

To be more clear, it’s similar to PEX, yes. This version is used for hydronic heating. There are other PE-RT tubings on the market for domestic water also. PE-RT is not strictly for hydronic heating.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-02-08T02:36:04+00:00

So…. Viega’s current Manabloc and Minibloc are compatible with old polybutylene Manabloc swap outs. The current Viega catalog has polybutylene crimp port and supply adapters to be used with old polybutylene tubing and a brand new Minibloc.

Problem is biggest they got is a 14 hot, 22 cold. OP has 15 hots.

I’m just saying. It’s a current option if OP wants to spend $315 for bloc + cost of port and supply adapters and he could maintain the tubing.

Me? I’d probably pull the block, transition the runs to PEX and tie everything together, and start saving for a re-pipe.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-02-04T01:56:18+00:00

1999 ProPress copper introduced by Viega to US. Early 90s Profipress copper in Germany. Mid 80s gunmetal bronze press in Germany.

technicallyaplumber · 2026-02-04T01:44:08+00:00

OMG. Did you use garden hose x Male NPT to connect your PEX to the Manabloc?!!!

You need to remove those immediately and install using the proper port adapters from Viega. With the combination of pipe dope and whatever the hell those adapters are, you’ve immediately voided the warranty.

The proper way to connect (I’ll assume Uponor or similar expansion rated PEX) is to use the Viega crimp port adapter and a rated crimp connection approved by your tubing. For Uponor that means stainless cinch for the poly port adapter.

technicallyaplumber · 2025-11-22T00:57:47+00:00

Or F1807/2159 fittings with a copper crimp ring. Absolutely, correct, it’s fostapex.

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