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Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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Leaking bathtub faucet [3 articles]
hd - 2009-07-30 18:34:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
My bath/shower faucet(separate hot/cold) is starting to leak pretty bad
(on the cold side). My plumber said a tile guy would need to break down
the tile surrounding the faucets. I've read many web...
9" Water Supply line for toilet [23 articles]
car crash - 2009-08-01 16:19:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
We had to replace our water supply line on our toilet as it broke.
When I went to Home Depot they now only sell 12" lines. I installed
it and the wife thinks it looks stupid as its all bent becaus...Waterproof Membrane for water run off [11 articles]
2009-08-02 14:49:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | ]
I'm using gravel to provide an incline for water run off away from the
house Managed to snag a load of gravel for nothing, so might as
well use it. Plus this is under the eaves of a house and ...stop water leak (flow) between asphalt and wood joint [11 articles]
2009-08-08 04:15:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I have a 5th wheel, that I built a press board enclosure under the
front, and plywood siding around the bottom for the Winter.
I have 2x4's running the length and width of the 5th wheel, nailed
...@#$% Moen faucet handle... [4 articles]
I have an old Moen faucet in my bathroom... it's one of those single handle deals. In a fit of domesticity, I removed the handle (clear plastic) and scrubbed off all the built up lime etc. so it ...Under pine tree leak in sprinkler system [16 articles]
golfere - 2009-08-09 08:48:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
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I had a leak 18" under a pine tree roots. I found and repaired the leak,
but now I can not stop a dripping leak in one of the repaired joints.
I am using...Faucet washer repair [5 articles]
2009-08-03 22:50:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I have a bad faucet washer in my bathroom sink. The washer has a chip
out of one edge of it. What sort of glue can I use to repair this
chip? would epoxy work? Normally I'd replace the washer, b...Regarding: pitfalls in replacing old toilet? [update] [6 articles]
Tom - 2010-11-10 13:23:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I'd asked in June about replacing an old toilet and had some concerns about
the ability of the new models to flush well. I'll post the update that the new
Kohler Wellworth flushes like a champ. Surp...ID this gas pipe fitting? [24 articles]
RogerT - 2010-12-02 11:25:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Home Electronics | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have a gas line coming into my house through the basement wall. The line
coming looks like it is about a 1-1/4 inch pipe. The pipe comes in, then
there is a silver steel color knurled fitting...Double flush for free. [2 articles]
Thomas - 2010-11-08 15:02:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I have a regular toilet about ten years old with 8 month old
fluidmaster or similar guts.
When I flush I get a 'regular' flush in about 4 to 5 seconds then
another flush right after (without me doi...Tankless water heater vent sizes and configurations [27 articles]
Phisherman - 2009-08-07 09:06:00 [In: Bathrooms | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Chimneys & Fireplaces | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I plan to purchase a tankless water heater to replace a failing water
tank. The current vent is a 6" diameter vent pipe. I need a 7.4 GPM
unit (4 bathroom house with 3 showers) and considering a ...Complementing Kohler [14 articles]
GROVER - 2010-01-03 19:09:00 [In: Kitchens | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
Occasionally, a company performs well and deserves praise. I have a
kitchen faucet, the style with a pull out spray nozzle in the spout.
It developed a slow leak at the valve. Although it was manufa...In ground water pipe? [22 articles]
trg-s338 - 2009-08-07 23:59:00 [In: Health & Safety | Plumbing & Water Supply | Security & Surveillance | ]
Thinking about plumbing a water pipe from the entry source into the
house to my irrigation control station so as to eliminate water flow
noise emanating from my attic copper plumbing when the irriga...Sewer blockage. [10 articles]
terry - 2009-08-08 03:30:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Foundations & Excavation | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Yesterday we had to free the approx 100 foot main sewer pipe out to
the connection to the municipal sewer in the street. Our connecting
pipe is four inch inside diameter plastic.
It is about 8 feet...Showerhead drips off and on occasionally during the night [7 articles]
TN - 2009-08-08 08:16:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
4 year old american standard shower *single handle" faucet with shower
head in shower stall. The dang thing out of the blue just starts
dripping in the middle of the night for a short blast and the...