Homeowner Forum / Plumbing / March 2005

Hi everyone.  I have done many fix-it projects around our house, but I have
never had a problem like this. My kitchen faucet which I replaced about a
year a go, a Price Pfister, has started to squeak when you rotate the spigot
from one side to the other.  It only makes this ...

After pumping out our septic tank, I'm told that my drain-field is clogged,
probably with roots.  After digging out the entrance to the drain-field, I
see that there is no distribution box, just Teed off PVC branching into the
drain lines.

Hello  I am about to replace many flush valves at our local fairgrounds.
Does anyone know why NOT to use the Regal or Zurn instead of the way more $
Sloan Royal???  The Regal and Zurn are at least 35% less expensive.  Thanks
for any first hand knowledge with these units!    baron

What is the proper way to bleed a hot water boiler w/radiators?  Is it
normal for the system to use water if there are no leaks?

Klaus,
When does the stock market close?
If you place an order today when does it execute?
Have a great day!

My house is plumbed with galvanized steel pipes for the hot and cold water
lines.  I want to build a new bathroom which requires extending these lines
to the new sink, toilet, tub etc.
What kind of pipe will I have to use for the extensions.  Do I use more

I need someone to look at my gas line going to my stove in the kitchen.  In
the yellow pages - what listing go I look under?

I am installing a dishwasher. I bought a pigtail that is all gray in color,
flat cable with 3 wire and plug connected. It is a GE plug for dishwasher
hookup.
I know the green wire goes to ground on the dishwasher. The other two wires

Any good or bad experiences with the Kohler Cimarron Comfort Height
toilets?  They are supposed to have reduced blockage by a significant
amount -- and have increased the cost to match.  Are they worth the
extra cost?

What is the minimum pipe size allowed for underground pipe? (ideally the
International Code)
Thanks
Paul B

Seeing increasing drip-by and low washer life on Gerber (~ 25 year old
style) shower valves - managed to get the cold side out and replaced, but
the hot side is beyond rounded out and will not budge using a seat removal
tool.  There is no access other than the cutout in the ...

Sorry for intruding but can I ask a question.  Can someone tell me please
how much water roughly will travel through PVC 40 pipe by gravity (no pump),
if it's vertical (roughly) and only about 6 ft high?  In a few different
diameters?  I've looked on the internet and I can only ...

For sale:
4 - White Rodgers 3/4" 2-wire zone valves...Part # 1361-102
These valves are brand new in which 3 are in boxes that were never opened.
More info on these valves at

A friend has an old-style wall mount kitchen faucet which he would like to
replace with a newer style countertop unit, only the space on the counter is
too narrow to allow such, as is usually the case without replacing the sink.
I know that there are some units available, but the ...

I am in need of some advice.  We moved the  2nd floor toilet 10 inches to
the right and now it barely flushes when there is only toilet paper in the
bowl.  Any solids will stop it up and takes about 3 attempts with the
plunger to get it cleared.