Question: I’m changing a stem out of a Sayco two handle faucet. After removing the brass packing nut, do I just remove the packing and the stem comes out or is there anther fitting inside the faucet to remove? Answer: You do not need to remove the packing nut, you need to remove the entire [...]
Question: My toilet had a stoppage because someone threw 1 or 2 sheets of paper toweling down the toilet. The plumber had to remove the toilet to get at the stoppage. My question is how much time can lapse between the “toss” and the “stoppage”? Is it reasonable to think that the toss could have [...]
Question: Recently, after we finish showering in the evening, and we’re doing laundry, while the washing machine is filling, the shower faucet drips. Once the machine is done filling, the faucet stops. If laundry is being done without showers, the faucet is fine. Answer: There is residual water in the outlet line that is being [...]
Question: I am getting a new bathroom installed and I’m planning to reposition the sink on the opposite wall. Is it possible to run water and waste pipes under the floor so I don’t have pipes on show. The soil stack is on the opposite wall? Answer: Yes pipes can be run under the floor, [...]
Question: When I turn my hot water knob in the bathroom sink as I turn up the pressure it works and then all of the sudden the pressure drops. How do I adjust that? It is a Delta. Answer: You need to take the cartridge out - there is probably debris clogging the water inlet.
Question: I attached a small hose spray to my basement faucet. I attached hose with washer and adapter that fits or came with hose spray. When I turned on the water, water not only comes out of the sprayer but also water comes out at area of attachment. What can I do? Will adding another [...]
Question: I have a coffee machine with a 1/4″ flare. How do I hook this up to a 3/8″ compression fitting. I have been to Ace hardware, Home depot and a plumbing supply house and no-one had an answer. I can do the work If I just know what to do. Thanks for any help. [...]
Question: The house I just bought was winterized for at least 7 months. I took a shower there when I moved in on 8/9/10…no noise. However, I noticed a whining noise coming from the shower on 8/11/10. What could be some possible causes for the whining noise? Answer: There could be antifreeze gumming up the [...]
Question: When we bought our home 1 yr ago we noticed that when we use our dishwasher or laundry then the intensity of water pressure is less when we shower! But now I have noticed that it is getting worse now…the pressure has reduced a lot lot more…! Why is that happening? Answer: You could [...]
Question: What is the average wage for an apprentice in plumbing? Answer: It varies from state to state. In California, it can be anywhere from $10.00 to 14.00 per-hour for an apprentice/helper.