DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum - Plumbing http://www.diychatroom.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.diychatroom.com/images/misc/rss.jpg DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum - Plumbing http://www.diychatroom.com Need Help With Clawfoot Shower Curtain Rods. http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/need-help-clawfoot-shower-curtain-rods-57625/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:44:15 GMT Hi, I'm new here! I know relatively nothing about plumbing, but I can follow specific instructions.

I have a problem with my shower- or rather- my shower has a problem with me: I'm 6'5. The shower head's highest point is at my chin so I resort to Yoga moves everytime I bathe. I wish it were as simple as buying a taller riser, but one of them seem to exceed 61-62 inches!

Unless someone knows of some great resource that sells tall risers, then I need to extend it. I bought my shower on ebay. This is what I'm working with. Any ideas? ]]> Plumbing Pawn3d http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/need-help-clawfoot-shower-curtain-rods-57625/ remove cartridge from Grohe model 33619 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/remove-cartridge-grohe-model-33619-a-57624/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:26:59 GMT How in the heck does the cartridge come out of this thing. I took the big nut off but nothing I do allows the cartridge to slide out. Is there some trick? How in the heck does the cartridge come out of this thing. I took the big nut off but nothing I do allows the cartridge to slide out. Is there some trick? ]]> Plumbing rjgogo http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/remove-cartridge-grohe-model-33619-a-57624/ Help with draining and venting requirements http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/help-draining-venting-requirements-57622/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:27 GMT We're working on designing our rough plumbing for our house (no experience in this). We'll be installing ourselves (have experience in this). No inspections are required for our project in our rural area, so no one is coming to look a it.
But the minimum code for the state is UPC, and we'd like to do it at least to not violate UPC. We want to do it right so that we don't have problems with slow drains, gases, siphoning, etc. etc.
We're trying to figure out how to do the venting and draining of fixtures, and we'd like some help.

This picture shows what we have in mind for one bathroom setup, but we're not sure if:
1. Does the toilet need a vent? Would diagram B work for the toilet? If not, how can we add one?
2. Does the tub need a vent? If yes, how can we add one?
3. Depending on where the joists end up, that vent for the shower might end up like in diagram B. Will that work?
4. Any cleanouts required? We've put one in, but we're not sure it that is needed or not.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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]]> Plumbing Boontucky http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/help-draining-venting-requirements-57622/ House sitting vacant 2 years - city water http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/house-sitting-vacant-2-years-city-water-57605/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:49 GMT I have been warned that I should clean the water lines in a house that has been sitting so long. I know how to do that for a well, but how do I do that for a house that has city water? Is it important to have it professionally done? I have been warned that I should clean the water lines in a house that has been sitting so long.

I know how to do that for a well, but how do I do that for a house that has city water?

Is it important to have it professionally done? ]]> Plumbing Italgrl http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/house-sitting-vacant-2-years-city-water-57605/ central heating pump http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/central-heating-pump-57602/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:03:27 GMT hi all a newbie looking for a little advice and guidence re grundfos central heating pump my pump is making some wierd noises so am looking to replace it but the number on my pump is: ups 25-50 most of the pumps i find on ebay are 15-50 what is the differance between these and are these pumps... hi all
a newbie looking for a little advice and guidence re grundfos central heating pump
my pump is making some wierd noises so am looking to replace it but the number on my pump is: ups 25-50 most of the pumps i find on ebay are 15-50 what is the differance between these and are these pumps compatable
any help gratefully recieved
thanks
john ]]> Plumbing jlea555 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/central-heating-pump-57602/ Well Pump motor burns out 3 to 5 times a year http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/well-pump-motor-burns-out-3-5-times-year-57582/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:22:34 GMT Water Pump burns out every 3-4 months what should I do to fix this situation Water Pump burns out every 3-4 months what should I do to fix this situation ]]> Plumbing thomas921 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/well-pump-motor-burns-out-3-5-times-year-57582/ Bath Tub Rough-In for Basement http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/bath-tub-rough-basement-57552/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:49:15 GMT My vent connects to my 3" main before it goes up stairs. The vent pipe also goes up stairs and through the roof. Since they are connected and I already have a 3" roughed in for my toilet, can I install a new 2" that connects with the toilet pipe and not vent it anywhere else. This will all be under the slab. I hope this makes sense. PLEASE SEE PICS
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]]> Plumbing naturalmystic http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/bath-tub-rough-basement-57552/ Banging Pipes - How to Locate Them - Issue Is Not Water Hammer - Please help! http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/banging-pipes-how-locate-them-issue-not-water-hammer-please-help-57551/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:42:49 GMT We just purchased a house in South Florida built in 1987. Whenever you turn on the water (both cold and hot) anywhere in the house (faucets - both kitchen and baths), showers, toilets, washer, ice maker etc. there are pipes banging in the master bedroom/bathroom area. We have copper plumbing -... We just purchased a house in South Florida built in 1987. Whenever you turn on the water (both cold and hot) anywhere in the house (faucets - both kitchen and baths), showers, toilets, washer, ice maker etc. there are pipes banging in the master bedroom/bathroom area. We have copper plumbing - not underground.

We have done the water hammer trick and even had a plumber come out. Plumber and I think there is a loose pipe that needs to be strapped. already went up in the attic, already cut out pieces of drywall and I still can't find where it's coming from. At this point we already need to have a drywall person come out, so I can keep going opening up the drywall, but would rather not hunt and peck. How do I find this noise without opening up our whole bedroom???

Please help!! Any ideas welcome - I am at my wits end. ]]> Plumbing mikey33442 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/banging-pipes-how-locate-them-issue-not-water-hammer-please-help-57551/ Pool of Water under my kitchen http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/pool-water-under-my-kitchen-57521/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:19:56 GMT I moved into my house 6 months ago and have been doing it up slowly. I have had all the floorboards up in the downstairs area and there is no water or damp issues, there is a void from the floorboards to the hard ground of approx 18" to 2 feet. The hallway leads into the kitchen and I noticed that the void under the kitchen floor which is a floating concrete floor with no access point is approx 4 to 4.5 feet deep. I noticed that there was a pool of water which never seems to go above a certain point (normally about 4 bricks high off the floor) no matter how much rain we have, but it never ever completley goes away. The previous occupier lived in the house almost all of her life annd her son said he did not know about the water. ( I guess If I was not nosey then I would never have known about it myself).
I believe that where I live, the water table is quite high. Can anybody give advice on whether this will be a problem or not and what I can do.

Thanks

Neil ]]> Plumbing Woody_lad http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/pool-water-under-my-kitchen-57521/ Leak in Cast Iron? Pipe under toilet... http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/leak-cast-iron-pipe-under-toilet-57519/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:33:28 GMT I noticed that whenever the toilet's flushed, a pretty bad leak develops into the basement. I dried off the pipe, installed a new wax seal on the bowl and flushed - still bad. Dried it off again, stood under the pipe, son flushed it, and the leak comes from what appears to be a 2-3 inch "crack" in the piping. If it was coming from a bad seal, it would originate from where the bowl meets the floor---right? I see the crack leak - so I am pretty sure this is what it is - a crack!

It's a fairly large pipe that I believe it cast iron - certainly not PVC, copper.

I have heard JB weld may be perfect for this type of repair. I imagine that calling in a pro would cost a ton and I am looking for the best long term DIY solution.

Thanks ]]> Plumbing terrapin88 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/leak-cast-iron-pipe-under-toilet-57519/ Leaking from underneath tank http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/leaking-underneath-tank-57501/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:28:33 GMT I recently replaced the flush kit in my toilet. Now, it is leaking under the tank where the water supply tube connects. The directions said to hand tighten only, which I did, but it is still leaking. Do I have to take everything loose again? Any ideas?:( I recently replaced the flush kit in my toilet. Now, it is leaking under the tank where the water supply tube connects. The directions said to hand tighten only, which I did, but it is still leaking. Do I have to take everything loose again? Any ideas?:( ]]> Plumbing 2poor2hire http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/leaking-underneath-tank-57501/ Shark Bite fittings http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/shark-bite-fittings-57500/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:10:16 GMT Brass shark bite fittings - Are they good for Quest piping/PB. They seem to grab. PlasticVanguard seem to leak where the fitting fits into the valve body (Installing a tub/shower). Would O.E.M. Black silicone -which causes a rubber seal in the threads. Will this work? Brass shark bite fittings - Are they good for Quest piping/PB. They seem to grab. PlasticVanguard seem to leak where the fitting fits into the valve body (Installing a tub/shower). Would O.E.M. Black silicone -which causes a rubber seal in the threads. Will this work? ]]> Plumbing carlymoto http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/shark-bite-fittings-57500/ <![CDATA[1 and 1/2" trap adapter for 2" drain pipe]]> http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/1-1-2-trap-adapter-2-drain-pipe-57489/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:35:45 GMT hello,

I have to install 2 claw foot tubs in my new home. the plumber roughed in 2" drain pipes for them. how ever the drain pipes for the tub are 1 1/2". the only way i have found to hook this up is to have a 2" coupler attached to the 2" roughed in drain pipe. then attach a 2" - 1 and 1/2" bushing, then insert a male 1 and 1/2" trap adapter.....

the problem is this ends up being to tall for the drain pipe for the tub, (as in it will be running up hill to drain.) not to mention i will have to use like 4 chrome pieces to cover this up to look half way decent.

its a brand new house just had the tile installed and the drywall is already up. so that means i cant access it from underneath to reduce the size of the rough in pipe. unless i cut up my new drywall, or cut a bunch of tile and floor out. and neither of these are going to happen.

so what should i do, and why dont they make a 1 and 1/2" trap adapter that fits inside of a 2" pipe. if they do let me know where i can get it, if they dont, thats seems pretty stupid.

thanks ]]> Plumbing maxfischersweet http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/1-1-2-trap-adapter-2-drain-pipe-57489/ Should I insulate hot water pipes? http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/should-i-insulate-hot-water-pipes-57488/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:07:50 GMT While looking for things to do on our new house noticed they only insulated the hot water pipes from the top of the water heater up 3 ft in the air and that was it... should the rest of the lines be insulated with the wrap around tube foam? Any real advantages of doing this? is it even common... While looking for things to do on our new house noticed they only insulated the hot water pipes from the top of the water heater up 3 ft in the air and that was it... should the rest of the lines be insulated with the wrap around tube foam? Any real advantages of doing this? is it even common pratice to insulate the hot water line? thanks! ]]> Plumbing BlueBSH http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/should-i-insulate-hot-water-pipes-57488/ Galvanized Water Pressure tank http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/galvanized-water-pressure-tank-57474/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:56:43 GMT Am in process of draining tank so i can recharge w/ air. How long should draining take? I think its a 40 gal tank-been draining for an hour now. Am in process of draining tank so i can recharge w/ air. How long should draining take? I think its a 40 gal tank-been draining for an hour now. ]]> Plumbing lslater999 http://www.diychatroom.com/f7/galvanized-water-pressure-tank-57474/