Homeowner Forum / Plumbing / April 2007

My father-in-law and I recently installed a self rimming stainless
steel sink to our new laminate counter tops. When we installed the
sink we didn't think to put a bead of caulk underneath the rim of the
sink before mounting it, however after mounting the sink I caulked

I'm seeking advice on the proper sized expansion tank for my existing hot
water tank.  
I have a 50 gal gas water heater.  
My pressure ranges from 40 psi to 100+ increasing after showers, dishwasher

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the toto toilet is made so that the bottom parts are very close to the floor.
In other words, there isn't much space between the bottom of the toilet
and the drain pipe and closet ring.  It is so tight I'm thinking the wax ring
gets so thin, it doesn't seal.  Can this be true?  I've ...

Just noticed today Light Brown water coming out of Hot Taps
My kitchen hot tap has a defective washer so haven't used it for a few
years now but twisting that tap tight.
Can this lead to pipe rust affecting other hot taps?

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Moved into a new rented apartment.
There was one porcelain washbasin in
a strange position, so we decided that we
won't use it at all. But every 2 days, it's

My Mom and Dad Just bought a new house. It is on a slab.
What are the options for installing a water softner. The would like it
in the garage. The main shut off is in a hall closet.
Any help would be great.

Question; I had a broken pipe in the basement,cut out the bad
section,soldered the new piece in, when iturned on the water i noticed a
very tiny leak,turned of the water and drained the line,then cleaned the
area were the leak was with emery cloth then applied flux,tried to

My home has iron pipes and I am paranoid about a pipe bursting while I am
not home. The water comes in through the garage and I have a manual shut off
value in the garage. Frequently I turn the water off when I leave the house.
Does anyone make a remote control solenoid water ...