Hi! Maintenance said "these things last forever" and didn't think the cracks were a problem, but I've read the horror stories about cracked toilets shattering. Am I right to push back and request a replacement?
(Didn't cause this btw, just wear and tear!)
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Hi All!
First time posting so need some guidance from all of you. I just moved into a new construction home and we recently got a plumber to do some work and he noticed this when looking to install a bidet.
He said this is a serious issue with the O Ring and if it comes off it can become a huge issue which can cause a potential flood. He said he would refuse to install anything in a connection like this unless it was fully replaced given the risk of leak.
I then contacted my builder, as I am still under warranty, and asked them about this and they said that this is a non issue. Two representatives came from the building team separately and they said that this is a non-issue and the outside part just got loose and the inside teeth should not be affected at all where the tension is to hold the pipe in place.
So I wanted to ask the community it's opinion. Is my plumber right that this is a serious issue and needs to be fixed right away or is the builder right and this is the non issue? Can't really afford to call another plumber over for their opinion so I thought I'd ask the community for their opinion.
Thanks guys!
I’d like to do it myself but I have no plumbing tools.
What’s my best approach?
Is it worth it to diy if it need to buy a pipe cutter?
Are shark bite worth using?
Thanks for any assistance!
Tackled this job on my new home im building. Waiting on gas hookup to test.
Moving toilet and want to make sure this won’t catch SE problems later? Was told it is an offset flange and ok if 1-2” offset.
Edit - Solved!
I’m trying to replace a bathroom sink drain, but have gotten stuck at removing the retaining nut holding it underneath. I’ve attached some photos (a little hard to make out), but the nut is sitting in a recessed hole that’s probably 3/4” deep.
The depth prevents me from getting channel locks on it. Moreover, there’s very little clearance between the nut and the walls of the hole, I have a basin wrench but am not able to fit its jaws around the nut as there’s not enough space. At my wits end after a few trips to the hardware store so any ideas appreciated!
(Note in the pictures you’ll still see some residual silicone but have since scraped all that off)
Why is this happening and how can I fix this? The toilet hadn't been flushed for at least 30 minutes and there's clearly a stain from where it's been continuously flowing. As far as I can tell it's only happening at the front of the bowl.
Residential water pressure is commonly around 40 to 60 PSI. The appropriate pressure can vary depending on the home's plumbing system and local requirements. Water pressure that is consistently too high can place additional stress on pipes, fixtures, and appliances.
Low water pressure throughout the home can be caused by a failing pressure-reducing valve, deteriorating pipes, a partially closed main water valve, a hidden leak, or an issue with the home's incoming water supply. Testing the pressure at multiple fixtures can help determine whether the problem is isolated or system wide.
PRV stands for pressure-reducing valve. A PRV controls the water pressure entering a home from the main water supply. When a PRV fails or becomes improperly adjusted, a home may experience water pressure that is too high, too low, or inconsistent.
Signs of a hidden water leak can include an unexplained increase in the water bill, damp areas, water stains, mold or mildew odors, sounds of running water when fixtures are off, unexplained drops in water pressure, or unusually wet areas around the property. Hidden leaks should be investigated because they can cause structural damage and wastewater.
A sudden increase in water usage can be caused by a running toilet, leaking faucet, water-heater leak, irrigation problem, underground water-line leak, or another plumbing fixture that is continuously using water. If household water usage has not changed but the bill has increased significantly, checking for leaks is recommended.
These are answers to common issues related to plumbing in Middle Tennessee. It's always best to have these issues checked out by trained professionals.
I keep seeing black mould in my batth tub corners everytime. Can you suggest what I need to do to stop this happening again? I really need your help. Thank you.
Hey all
We just started having an issue with our shower
basically the shower will be on for about 10 minutes and then the water will just shut off, power button is still on but after a few minutes the water will come back on again but only for about 1 minute and will shut off again until i press the power button off
anyone know what might cause this issue?
While demoing my bathroom I noticed this black pipe running through an hvac duct and then to my oven.
No joint it appears but what in the hell am I supposed to do.
CO alarm went off at the house and confirmed by fire department. Disconnected the tankless and the CO dropped from over 50 ppm to traceless.
Opened up the Navian NPE-240A2 and oily condensate all over the plastic on the bottom of the condensing heat exchanger and the plastic at the exhaust port it looks like Ditty threw a party.
Going to call Navian tomorrow as it should be in warranty. Is there a typical point where these heat exchangers fail?
Exhaust is piped proper to code outside, and with the oil I think it's in taking a mix of fresh and exhaust and creating the elevated CO level. I am going to bubble leakcheck at the exhaust port interface tomorrow.
This is in the garage, with garage air intake and exhausts outside where there is no close window. The wired plart is that the firefighters read no CO in the garage, but read the 50ppm where the exhaust from outside has to travel through an open window that is upstairs and offer a bit. I suspect the wind was just right to carry it the CO back inside as a household member was taking a 45 min shower.
Checking to see if I am in the right path and carrying around CO meter that will read 30 ppm while working on this.
My plumber checked the water pressure and said it was at 80 psi. He said that I need to get a water pressure regulation valve and lower it down to 60-65 psi. The house is around 8 years old. I bought a tester and it showed 81 on one day and 79 on another day. Do you think that I should have it installed because the PSI is high?
I asked this in skilled trades but all they did was either list the pros to be contrarian or treated it like listing any con is the same as saying there aren't pros.
Obviously there's a lot of pros but what are things that are negative that people might not expect going in?
For example
Thanks.
Installed new vanity on a bathroom remodel, couldn't cut into bottom as there were drawers so, had to re configure! Howd I do? Anything I should have done differently?
Hi,
Starting after moving into a new house last year to deal with urgencies. I'm in the UK.
This toilet runs the water about every 10 minutes for 10 seconds. Like it is leaking and refilling.
The whole of the bathroom it is in is pretty damp (small ensuite with ceiling fan, no windows) and even so, putting toilet paper to the refill pipe at the bottom right comes away dry. Otherwise, I would say it is leaking and refilling.
Additionally if this is any clue, the push buttons when pushed, will leave the tank refilling indefinitely until you give them another quick push.
The model is an iflo. Can't find it online easily.
I gently pulled at the lid and the push buttons are obviously fixed in so I can't just lift it straight off. I am sure there is a trick to it like turning it 90° but I don't want to break it if it's already on the way out.
So could somebody please advise how to open it to look, whether to replace the whole unit, or if there is a float I need to adjust - or if it is likely that there is a leak and I just can't find it/don't know where to look?
Note: I'd really like to fix the push button mechanism too. I don't mind replacing the push button unit if they are all common sizes. But don't want the toilet out of action so will live with that if I can only fix the refilling.
I have most of the tools I would need to fix it - all types of hand tools, pipe cutters, spare copper and plastic pipe, stilsons - and would rather not replace quite yet, as I want to do new floor and I have another bathroom that takes priority over this - can't have both out of action at once!
It's annoying my wife as it is especially noticeable overnight and it is waking her up....
Thanks in advance.
Idk of these photos will help or not tbh, im at a total loss
Garbage disposal just made a loud rumbling noise when turned on (I rarely ever used it) so I unplugged it. It doesn't drain and floods whenever I use the dishwasher
Ive done boiling water, peroxide, and draino (seperately) and idk what to do. If i reach in with something and manually turn the disposal the water drains
Due to all if this gnats are breeding in my sink now...
Help 😭😭 Also please be nice this is my first house and I was never taught how to properly clean by my parents