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.
Question: All three of my toilets are not flushing, will Drano Prevention fix it or do I need a plumber? Answer: DO not use Drano in a toilet! Drano produces heat which will crack your toilet bowls. It states this right on the can. Call a plumber and have him check the main sewer since [...]
Question: I replaced the value in my toilet, put in new bolts from the tank to the bottom [toilet]…There is no leak but the tank seams loose to the toilet…I’m afraid to tighten the bolts too much, I don’t want to crack the bowl…Should I tighten the bolts more? Answer: Try pushing down on one side [...]
Question: We have an old lake cabin and the plumbing system was never vented. It takes up to an hour for a sink to drain. Is there anything I can do besides cutting holes in the roof? Thank you. Answer: There are spring loaded air vents you can install under the sinks to help with [...]
Question: Where does the indirect coil in an indirect fortic-type tank get its water supply from? Answer: Typically, the water enters the tank from the cold inlet at the base of the cylinder from a storage tank above the cylinder. The higher the storage tank from the cylinder the more “head” pressure you will get. [...]