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Q. Do the energy savings provided by instantaneous gas water heaters justify their higher cost?
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Q: We’re installing a fiberglass tub unit over a truss-framed floor. A small plan change moved the tub so that the overflow pipe lines up with a floor truss below. There’s just enough room to run the drain above the truss, but is it okay to run the drain horizontally for a foot or so beyond where...
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Q. What is cellular-core PVC pipe? Is it as strong as solid PVC pipe?
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Dependable rural water supply starts with sizing the pump and using high-quality fittings. A master plumber explains the details.
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A master plumber provides a step-by-step method for sizing water supply pipes, based on code and common sense.
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Although manufacturers of PEX tubing tout its many advantages, most plumbers still prefer copper
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Q: The municipal storm drainage system in our city shares pipes with the sewer system. During heavy rainstorms, water backs up from the municipal drain line into a customer’s basement floor drain. Is there any type of check valve that can be installed in
A bathroom renovation specialist explains how to select and install a jetted tub in an existing bath.
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Q: I would like to use black polyethylene water service pipe for plumbing in the crawlspace of a house that has a black poly service line. Are there any code limitations on using polyethylene pipe?
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Q: In his November 1998 article, "Using Water Heaters for Radiant Heat," Bill Clinton shows how to heat a home with a gas water heater. Will an electric water heater work in this type of system? How about a tankless electric water heater?
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A remodeler whose production team installs 300 to 400 small baths a year describes the fixtures and finishes that guarantee trouble-free field installation.
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Q: What’s the best way to insulate plumbing supply lines in an exterior 2x6 wall?