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Archive for December, 2007

How to fix a ’singing’ shower

It usually starts with remodeling a bathroom and installing a new shower stall. It works great except for a humming sound that will not stop unless the shower is turned off. It’s amazing how so many people can have the same problem and most of the time it’s a simple solution that most homeowners and […]

Plumbing Tips Parity

Remember folks stereotypes hurt unless your a plumber! Enjoy the video.

Dealing with installing different style toilets FAQ

What is the difference between a 10″, 12″ and 14″ rough-in size toilets?
Difference in toilet rough-in size is the distance from the finished wall to the center of the sewer outlet back to the toilet. Here is some background. Historically prior to the mid 1930’s toilet tanks were hung on the wall. The 10″ or […]

Applying Solvent Cement Instructions

This is the five step process for making a good solvent cement pipe joint and how long a joint needs to set before we can use it. Temperature, humidity and pipe size all effect setup and cure time. Using a joint before it is fully cured, will allow moisture into the joint which will weaken […]

A Solvent Cement FAQ

 solvent cementing is very important to making leak proof joints. The better we understand these processes, the better job we will be able to do.  Here are some answers to common questions about solvent cement:
How does solvent cement really work?
The solvents in the cement penetrate the plastic surface and cause the plastic to swell. The […]

Toilet Tank Maintenance

By adjusting the toilet tank at least once a year you can prevent wasting water &dealing with noisy leaks.
In a typical tank, the float rising w/ the water level in the tank operates the inlet valve to shut off the water when it is full. When the flush handle is pushed, its linkage lifts the stopper off the […]