http://www.diychatroom.com en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:52:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.diychatroom.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.diychatroom.com http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/ejector-pump-cycling-80618/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:09:30 GMT I had to replace an ejector pump in my basement that was connected to my washer (no bathroom on lower level). My old pump I think was the original from 1998 and had 2 switches (one went into the other plug) and when it would go off I would hear the hammering sound of the check valve *once* during... I had to replace an ejector pump in my basement that was connected to my washer (no bathroom on lower level). My old pump I think was the original from 1998 and had 2 switches (one went into the other plug) and when it would go off I would hear the hammering sound of the check valve once during each cycle (wash and again in spin) for large loads. Now the new pump (Zoeller) has one plug and I hear it go off 3 times during each cycle. Why is it different? It's a lot quieter but I'm concerned that it's going off so often and that it will burn out quickly? While it goes off 3 times it's realtively quick. Should I be concerned about this? ]]> Plumbing jend300 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/ejector-pump-cycling-80618/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/bathroom-sink-hookup-80606/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:30:38 GMT stupid me, who takes pics of everything, is pretty sure I didn't reconnect the pipes correctly. and I didn't take a pic!




there was a nasty odor coming from the drain and when I looked at the drain and the pipes all the way to the trap, they were really gunked up. so I cleaned them.

i am pretty sure the first two pieces are not in the correct spots: the rubber piece and the plastic piece.

thanks for your help :) ]]> Plumbing joetab24 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/bathroom-sink-hookup-80606/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/outside-sewer-smell-80597/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:08:43 GMT Why is it that occassinally I have sewer smell outside my home. Why is it that occassinally I have sewer smell outside my home. ]]> Plumbing susuzie http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/outside-sewer-smell-80597/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/supply-valve-bath-faucet-doesnt-stop-water-80591/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:28:22 GMT I just moved into a house (built in 60s) and was about to replace a bathroom faucet. When I tried to turn off the faucet's hot and cold water supply valves, no matter how much I turned them, the cold water still ran fully and the valve started dripping slightly. The hot water slowed to a crawl but never fully stopped.

I suspect I should replace the supply valves with new ones? If so, I have a question about the shutting off the main water supply: We have a gas tank water heater. Next to it is the main water supply valve, a cold water supply valve, and the gas supply valve. Can I just turn off the main water supply valve or do I need to turn off the gas supply valve as well?

Thanks. ]]> Plumbing Kurt123 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/supply-valve-bath-faucet-doesnt-stop-water-80591/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/toilet-flange-knockout-80579/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:35:08 GMT Can anyone tell me the proper way to knock out the "knockout" center of a new PVC toilet flange?
First: Do I install the flange before knocking it out or after?
I've already (without it installed) given it a couple of sharp raps with a hammer and nothing happens. Its on there solid. ?
Second: Is the upper lip of the flange supposed to sit on the tiles? Or the backerboard under the tiles? (I set the tiles close up to the drain, so I may have to cut away some tile if the flange is supposed to be level
with the tile.)
Steve77 ]]> Plumbing steve77 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/toilet-flange-knockout-80579/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/adding-hot-water-heater-boiler-80555/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:11:57 GMT I have a boiler that heats the domestic hot water with a tankless coil. Burning oil in the summer drives me crazy so I'm adding a GeoSpring hot water heater in line. I'm wondering whether to put the hot water heater before or after the boiler. Seems like 6 of one and 1/2 dozen of the other. I plan on shutting the boiler down in the summer. Does anyone have a case for one or the other?

Ken ]]> Plumbing kchamb1206 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/adding-hot-water-heater-boiler-80555/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/hot-water-line-leak-80546/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:23:53 GMT I have a hot water line leak under the slab. How do I turn off the hot water from the heater to the house? I have a hot water line leak under the slab. How do I turn off the hot water from the heater to the house? ]]> Plumbing mtkoning http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/hot-water-line-leak-80546/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/toilet-w-fluidmaster-slow-filling-80536/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:52:21 GMT I have a Fluidmaster system in my toilet that is really slow filling lately. I tried to replace the valve, but it actually made the top of the tower (where the valve goes) leak. Exact same valve as the old one but new... strange. I put the old one back on, and tried to flush out the tower and... I have a Fluidmaster system in my toilet that is really slow filling lately.

I tried to replace the valve, but it actually made the top of the tower (where the valve goes) leak. Exact same valve as the old one but new... strange. I put the old one back on, and tried to flush out the tower and the pressure seems fine.

Any thoughts? ]]> Plumbing paulo75 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/toilet-w-fluidmaster-slow-filling-80536/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/sump-pump-basin-80529/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:24:50 GMT We have had a lot of rain but the sump pump has not started in quite a while and I do not hear water trickling into the basin. Fortunately no water has entered the basement. Why? We have had a lot of rain in Winnipeg but our sump pump has not come on and fortunately our basement is still dry.... We have had a lot of rain but the sump pump has not started in quite a while and I do not hear water trickling into the basin. Fortunately no water has entered the basement. Why?

We have had a lot of rain in Winnipeg but our sump pump has not come on and fortunately our basement is still dry. Why?


2 threads on same issue merged
Moderator ]]> Plumbing avgbernard http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/sump-pump-basin-80529/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/tunnelling-dirt-leftover-80528/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:23:25 GMT after a tunnel excavation under the house to replace pipes, there was a large amount of dirt left over -about half- is this bad? should it all have fit back in? don't want slab to crack because of not enough support. ]]> Plumbing chinacreekroad http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/tunnelling-dirt-leftover-80528/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/leak-bottom-basement-foundation-wall-80524/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:57:15 GMT Looking for verification that I have found the problem. Have a small leak in one corner of my basement right at the bottom. 1. Made changes to grade to allow water to run away from house. 2. Made changes to downspout to direct water away from problem corner. Still have dampness in corner.... Looking for verification that I have found the problem.
Have a small leak in one corner of my basement right at the bottom.
1. Made changes to grade to allow water to run away from house.
2. Made changes to downspout to direct water away from problem corner.
Still have dampness in corner.
Today, I excavated the corner. Found one clay tile with a hole in it and very fine roots entering it. Pulled a section out and pulled 10' of fine roots out of the tile. It would have been enough to allow water to stay in this area.
Do you think I've now found the silver bullet?
Thanks for any advise you can give me ]]> Plumbing mrbeel http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/leak-bottom-basement-foundation-wall-80524/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/humming-water-pipes-80505/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:43:07 GMT Hi,
I have read tons of your humming pipe problems, but none are exactly like mine. I have a 2 stroy home and I have my own well. A year or so after flushing the upstairs toilet, when it was nearly full of water it would hum until it was finished filling. Then it would quit. It didn't do it all the time but now and then. Sometimes it would go for several months and then hum again for a few days. Recently it started humming again. Oh, and it always stops when I flush that toilet. But now it happens regardless if using the upstairs toilet. BUT it doesn't do it at the highest pressure point. It always does it when the pump is re pressurizing the system. I hear the pump come on and then about 40 psi or so it starts humming and hums until the pump shuts off at about 62 psi. It never hums while the pressure is up and pump not running. The hum will still quit if I go upstairs and flush that toilet. It will not stop if I open any other valve including the downstairs toilet. I took the drywall off that exposed the supply pipe going to the upstairs toilet and everything is tight without vibration. When the lawn sprinklers are running the pump never shuts off and holds pressure around 60 psi and it NEVER hums, Any ideas? ]]> Plumbing noelcon http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/humming-water-pipes-80505/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/pvc-bonding-primer-just-cement-80496/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:34:06 GMT Correction: Title should read PVC..


My dad just put in a 1" T on his water line coming into his house. (It is regular PVC..) He is putting in sprinklers and is coming off the main water line to the house. He primed, then cemented each joint. Then let it sit for 2 hours.. We turned on the water and POOF. One of the joints opened up.

I've never used primer before on brand new Sch 40 PCV. Do you use Primer?

The primer doesn't say how much to add, How long to wait before cement, or mention wiping it off, etc.. Is primer really ever needed?

How long should we have waited? Pressure is around 80 PSI..

Also, I didn't think PVC was used for potable water, is it just Hot water you can't use it for? ]]> Plumbing zootjeff http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/pvc-bonding-primer-just-cement-80496/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/what-use-gas-underground-80487/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:03:16 GMT I want to use the cheapest material but safe to run natural gas from house to garage. Plastic hose, copper or black pipe I want to use the cheapest material but safe to run natural gas from house to garage. Plastic hose, copper or black pipe ]]> Plumbing radiohummer1 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/what-use-gas-underground-80487/ http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/rain-shower-fit-close-ceiling-remodel-job-80467/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:35:31 GMT Is this doable ? current ly I have the shower coming from the side of wall and the control vaves are on the side panel of shower enclosure I also want to change the control to one of those constant mixers that atomatically regulate the water temp will i have to replace the shower encloser I have... Is this doable ? current ly I have the shower coming from the side of wall and the control vaves are on the side panel of shower enclosure I also want to change the control to one of those constant mixers that atomatically regulate the water temp will i have to replace the shower encloser I have access behind enclosure from laundry room. ]]> Plumbing GPM http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/rain-shower-fit-close-ceiling-remodel-job-80467/