plumbing confusion

Don Ledoux · 12-14-2011, 05:41 PM

im converting a two story house into , two apts up n down . i want to split the water , for two supperate bills . how can i do that ?

titanoman · 12-14-2011, 05:44 PM

Doesn't 2 separate bills equate to 2 separate meters?
Oh. Maybe you're on a well.

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Billy_Bob · 12-14-2011, 06:53 PM

Get the city or water utility to install a 2nd water meter.

Connect all the 2nd floor plumbing to the new water line.

Install a water heater upstairs and connect all the 2nd floor hot water lines to that water heater.

And shall I say much easier said than done!

joecaption · 12-14-2011, 07:27 PM

And you have been to zoning and the building dept. to talk this plan over right?
Is there a septic or city sewer?
Your also facing a major rewiring job also.

titanoman · 12-14-2011, 07:35 PM

There are pretty strict fire codes when you start sub-dividing residences as well (esp. between the units).

**TheEplumber** · 12-15-2011, 12:56 AM

Are you adding more plumbing fixtures? Is your current service sized for the new fixture count?

Gymschu · 12-15-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Ledoux

im converting a two story house into , two apts up n down . i want to split the water , for two supperate bills . how can i do that ?

Hire a professional plumber.

ben's plumbing · 12-15-2011, 08:53 PM

1st get all your plans togeother .meet with city officials get the ok from them ... to continue....meet with professional people //hvac...plumber..electrician.. etc..see if they see any majors problems with what you want to do.....we here are limited.....

12-14-2011, 05:41 PM	#1
Don Ledoux Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	plumbing confusion im converting a two story house into , two apts up n down . i want to split the water , for two supperate bills . how can i do that ?

12-14-2011, 05:44 PM	#2
titanoman Disabled wood vet Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,646	plumbing confusion Doesn't 2 separate bills equate to 2 separate meters? Oh. Maybe you're on a well. Sent from a Samsung Galaxy S2

12-14-2011, 06:53 PM	#3
Billy_Bob Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,497	plumbing confusion Get the city or water utility to install a 2nd water meter. Connect all the 2nd floor plumbing to the new water line. Install a water heater upstairs and connect all the 2nd floor hot water lines to that water heater. And shall I say much easier said than done!

12-14-2011, 07:27 PM	#4
joecaption Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,829	plumbing confusion And you have been to zoning and the building dept. to talk this plan over right? Is there a septic or city sewer? Your also facing a major rewiring job also.

12-14-2011, 07:35 PM	#5
titanoman Disabled wood vet Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,646	plumbing confusion There are pretty strict fire codes when you start sub-dividing residences as well (esp. between the units).

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