Professional & Do It Yourself DIY plumbing forum. Plumbing forums for toilet, clogs, drain clog, toilets, showers, sinks, pumps, wells, septic, water heaters, irrigation. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:06:06 +0000 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:06:06 +0000 Plumbing Forums - Professional & DIY Plumbing Forum https://www.plumbingforums.com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:59:47 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/loose-handle-should-be-easy-fix.28101/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28101 invalid@example.com (Jazzjohn) Jazzjohn I don't see a way to pop this cap off. Handle is loose. Any ideas?
]]> 7 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:57:23 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/rv-toilet-fitting.28102/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28102 invalid@example.com (Hornnumb2) Hornnumb2 Purchased a 1/2 pex to 1/2 npt female fitting but the rubber insert seems to big and can’t get but a few threads. The black one that came off insert was had a much smaller rubber insert. Do I need another type of fitting? Both are pictured.]]> 3 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:15:01 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/diy-chlorine-whole-house-system-advice-wanted.28104/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28104 invalid@example.com (TJ99) TJ99 Hey everyone,

I'd like some help/advice on building a whole house chlorine system. I have an drilled well about 140 feet, I've always had issues with the water, iron 10ppm anyhow , Bacteria iron, magnesium, a little sulphur, and maybe even some other bacteria, as my clear lines turn black inside, it was never used for drinking water. The only thing hooked up right now is water softener with salt. its not doing the job lol.

So i've been researching on what to do and to get good clean...

Read more]]> 0 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:45:30 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/sink-backing-up.28103/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28103 invalid@example.com (IHatePlumbing) IHatePlumbing Hello - I have a plumbing issue where water is backing up in my sink. On the top floor of my house, I have a full bathroom. When I flush the toilet or run the bath on the top floor, water backs up in the sink on the floor below. I had a guy come look at it today - just someone who dabbles in plumbing. He tried to snake the line at the problem sink and couldn't fix it. He told me the problem is a clog in the toilet on the top floor. I'm not convinced - water seems to be able to move freely...

Read more]]> 0 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:34:43 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/abs-versus-sdr35.28098/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28098 invalid@example.com (Doug Lassiter) Doug Lassiter OK, we had a video scan done on our sewer connection. The house outlet is iron pipe. When connected to city sewers a decade or two ago, they evidently did ABS (recycled plastic resin) out to 75 feet from the house, and then switched to SDR35 (PVC) the rest of the way out to the street. It is written that SDR35 is often used for the final run to the city sewer. My question is WHY? Why don't they use the same kind of pipe the whole way? The pipes are in great condition, but there is root...

Read more]]> 8 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:18:50 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/can-fill-valve-cause-water-to-leak-into-toilet-bowl.28091/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28091 invalid@example.com (orioncyg) orioncyg I have a Kohler Rialto one piece toilet. I noticed water was leaking into the toilet bowl — I confirmed via the food coloring trick, but it's also quite visible that water is constantly flowing down the walls of the toilet bowl. Note there is no water leaking outside of the toilet.

I contacted Kohler and they said the only way for the water to leak into the bowl is either the flapper or the flush valve gasket is malfunctioning.

I replaced the flapper with a new one but it's still leaking...

Read more]]> 8 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:44:59 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/what-did-you-do-today.770/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 770 invalid@example.com (Chris) Chris This is what I did

]]> 8491 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:23:09 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/random-plumbing-pics.18232/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 18232 invalid@example.com (Twowaxhack) Twowaxhack Here are a few pics. If you have any questions I’ll try to answer.

]]> 1824 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:28:13 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/drain-line-and-venting.28092/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28092 invalid@example.com (David Jackson) David Jackson Hello everyone, I'm glad to have joined. I have been an HVAC technician since 1985. Now I am installing a second floor in part of my house. I have a question on drain line venting. I have attached a diagram of what I would like to do. The 3-inch would be the vent for the new additional appliances. Would this work for you? Thanks in advance.]]> 9 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:49:21 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/cap-or-plug-for-gas.28096/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28096 invalid@example.com (install4you) install4you Greetings all.

I did a general Google search & searched the forum before posting my question. Google in general is all over the place on answering this with lots of different (all authoritative) answers.

I need to cap off a gas line. It's already turned off at a valve between the appliance & the source.

Per code, can I use a male plug into a female elbow, or is a female cap on to a male pipe end required?

Thanks to those who really know.

Eddie]]> 3 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:59:21 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/pressure-drop-but-where.28100/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28100 invalid@example.com (mark3885) mark3885 I have a well with an outdoor hydrant, 1” water line into house to a pressure tank set at 30-50 psi. After the pressure tank is a ball valve to isolate the well from the house. From there on is normal household plumbing, washing machine, sinks , shower, and 2 toilets. Problem is, when no water is being used, the pump will pressurize up to 50 psi then bleed off and the pump comes back on about every 25 minutes. I have shut the valve off from the well and the pressure will hold all day at 50...

Read more]]> 2 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 02:49:18 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/cut-in-cut-out-20-psi-low-even-w-new-switch.28099/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28099 invalid@example.com (RFtech53) RFtech53 All, I'm new here and a DYI'er. So go easy on me. I know my post is lengthy, but I'm trying to give as much pertinent info as I can.

I just installed a new Pumptrol pressure switch on my system, thinking my old 40-60 switch was defective as the glycerin-filled gauge on the Tee was showing it cutting 'in' around 20PSI, and cutting 'out' around 40PSI. And I had to crank down the center spring way too much to get the pressure up to cut 'out' at 60PSI. So the assumption was a weak or plugged...

Read more]]> 2 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:52:39 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/curb-stop-cap.28097/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28097 invalid@example.com (Vista92) Vista92 Im trying to remove this curb stop cap to extend a little to be level with tar, is there any good tool to remove cap or am I cutting a big chunk of tar?

]]> 1 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:34:05 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/please-review-my-diagram.28053/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28053 invalid@example.com (DaddyDave) DaddyDave Hello. I don't have a well, but my city water goes out about once every other week. So I want to install a pump and tank, and my wife wants a filtration system installed while I'm at it.
I have done basic plumbing before, even plumbed a couple of houses, but never anything like this. Would you mind looking at the attached diagram and let me know what needs to be changed? Thanks very much.]]> 17 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:53:08 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/backed-up-floor-drain.28094/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28094 invalid@example.com (Rajknight) Rajknight Hello, I had this problem a year ago and had to call a plumber into snake the drain out. He said it was because we were using those flushable wipes

Well, earlier this week I noticed evidence of a back up in the same drain, when we ran our washer.
The water must have came up and then receded.
Well, since it was the weekend, I decided to try a couple things before throwing in towel and called a plumber on Monday.
In the meantime, we ran our dishwasher which caused a backup of water. So I...

Read more]]> 2 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:10:13 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/pvc-pipe-came-away-from-septic.28087/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28087 invalid@example.com (aqualset) aqualset Hello, It looks like the pvc sheered off the connection to the septic. Only reason we found out is that we had the septic pumped out and they put a camera down it to check for any issues.

The pipe has dropped about 1/2 " below the intake to the septic.

An easy fix would be ok with me; I will do the work myself. The septic guy told me that septics don't last for more than 30 years anyway (????). It is 20 years old.

Pictures and short video attached. Thanks for any help you can give me...

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I'm having a challenge removing the escutcheon from a Kohler faucet handle base. It is flush with the bottom of the base and doesn't have any grip points. It is right-threaded on both the outside (where it screws into the base) and on the inside (where it screws into the valve assembly).

There are a number of spanner tools in the market, and Kohler recommends the Kohler Spanner Wrench (K-69264). This is supposed to be a specialized tool designed to remove recessed...

Read more]]> 7 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:43:02 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/whole-house-water-filters-and-booster-pumps-advice-needed.27895/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 27895 invalid@example.com (chinarus) chinarus Our neighborhood (30 homes or so) has a community well and there has been continuous construction the last year due to new homes and fiber cable installs.
It is a rural area and the system was installed in the 60s or 70s with no blueprints so water lines have been cut and repaired and new service added as the lots were sold. The well company has a monopoly in this area and there a several other neighborhoods they provide service.
I also have a rental house on an joining lot that I...

Read more]]> 8 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:53:35 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/rinnai-rl75i-code-10-and-beep-troubleshooting-help.28090/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28090 invalid@example.com (itoytman) itoytman Hi everyone,
I am hoping folks here can help me figure out what is wrong with my Rinnai RL75i. Every time when I turn on the bathtub faucet and wait for ~10-15min I start getting code 10 on my tankless Rinnai RL75, it starts to beep, and water turns cold. If at that point I turn the heater off and back on (via the button on front panel), the beeping does not return, and shortly after the water gets hot again.
My home configuration details:
We have three levels: the heater is on the first...

Read more]]> 5 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:34:10 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/toilet-issues.28093/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28093 invalid@example.com (Craig Junkin) Craig Junkin Have two issues with toilet.
Flapper shuts immediatiately. Chain length is good. Have replaced with new one but doesn't stay open long enough for toilet to flush.

When flushed it doesn't. Cleaned jets. Seems fine. Ran CLR throuh it twice. Seems there is not enough water pressure to flush.
Dumped bucket of water in and it goes down. Tank fills slowly .
TIA Craig.]]> 2 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 02:29:36 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/which-brand-and-model-for-shower-kit.28089/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28089 invalid@example.com (xirix) xirix AS this photo, need replacement cartridge?
don't know brand and model?
Anybody can help me?]]> 1 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:44:33 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/venting-for-new-shower-and-tub.28085/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28085 invalid@example.com (scrabbles) scrabbles Hey guys, Long time reader and new member here. I have a question. I am adding a new bathtub location and a new shower drain. Everything is labeled in the picture. In the hole marked OLD, I was planning to
1) cut off the p trap, tie into it with a Felco or similar fitting, sharing the vent pipe in the left foreground,
2) pipe upstream to the NEW shower hole,
3) pipe upstream to the BATHTUB hole.
Is there anything wrong with that? Should I use 2" PVC? I'm not quite sure which fittings/methods...

Read more]]> 2 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:25:31 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/siphon-odours.28082/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28082 invalid@example.com (frenzy382) frenzy382 Recently moved into a new (new to us) property. We have a cupboard with a hot water tank and also a venting pipe with one of those membrane aerators attached to the top of it.
The cupboard can get very smelly occasionally, and I thought it might be the aerator failing...and perhaps it is, but i did notice one thing that is now bugging me. Attached to the vent pipe, there is a siphon pipe coming out of the bottom of the nearby hot water tank and feeding directly into it. My question...

Read more]]> 1 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:16:51 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/newby-here.28086/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28086 invalid@example.com (scrabbles) scrabbles Howdy, I discovered your forum several months ago. I enjoy the problem solving that goes on. I read threads that don't even pertain to a project I'm working on. I thank you all for bringing your wisdom here and sharing with us. Looking forward ti reading more.
Thanks!!!]]> 2 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:54:26 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/reconnecting-pipework-for-shower.28084/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28084 invalid@example.com (Andrewuk) Andrewuk I have removed the tiles to investigate a leak. It appeared to be leaking from where the red arrow is pointing.





This is close up picture of the where the arrow is pointing.



A section of pipe where the red line is, was removed and the pipe capped off.



I need to reconnect this pipework. Please can you recommend what fitting to use to reconnect the capped off pipe and a fitting for the top section.

Thanks]]> 0 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:01:19 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/vanity-not-draining.28066/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28066 invalid@example.com (snowman) snowman We bought a home recently with a vanity that isn't draining properly. Water from the vanity down through the tailpeice drains perfectly fine. Also the p-trap and the pipe from the p-trap to the wall appears to be clear. I believe the wall pipe connects to the same vented stack as a washroom on the floor above, which doesn't have drainage issues.

Is the pipe from the p-trap to the wall too long, or perhaps needs its own vent? Any help would ge greatly appreciated.

]]> 5 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:02:11 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/toilet-are-these-supposed-to-be-through-holes.28083/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28083 invalid@example.com (Qmavam) Qmavam My Toilet doesn't flush well, I don't think it is the main line, I think the toilet has calcium/lime build up over 52 years.
I have stuffed vinegar soaked Paper Towel around the upper part of the bowl where water comes out in a swirl. When I went to brush out the two holes in the bowl at the bottom, shown in pictures, they aren't open. I don't know if it is made this way or if they are indeed plugged with calcium/lime.

What are your thoughts on this?

Ignore the black...

Read more]]> 4 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:48:29 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/use-of-3-4-pipe-from-pitless-adapter-to-pressure-tank.28080/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28080 invalid@example.com (Mikee) Mikee I have a situation where my 40' of 1.25" poly pipe from the pitless adapter to the pressure tank has ruptured at the pitless adapter. The 1.25" pipe was originally used with a shallow well pump setup but in 2017 we had a submersible 10 gpm pump installed. One complication we have is a bronze pipe connector part way along the 1.25" pipe to the pressure tank which if I remember correctly was installed in 2002 using 4 stainless steel stock hose clamps from Home Depot. Since these weren't the...

Read more]]> 2 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:34:53 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/alcove-shower-walls-and-pan-from-different-manufacturers.28073/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28073 invalid@example.com (scrnchr) scrnchr Thank you in advance for sharing your expertise!

Will an alcove shower pan generally work with other companies' wall kits?

Specifically, we like the American Standard Elevate 60x30 shower pan and glass doors, but don't like the walls. We'd like to use the MAAX NexTile 60x30 Alcove Shower Kit. Do the walls just sit on the pan ledge inside the raised tab?

Here are the products:

American Standard Elevate 60-in W x 30-in L Right Arctic White Single Threshold Rectangle Shower Pan Base...

Read more]]> 4 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:33:32 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/sink-drain-clog-mystery.28055/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28055 invalid@example.com (Moz) Moz Hello good people. I'm having an issue with the bathroom vanity sink not draining. I live on the second floor of a two-flat building built in the early 1900's,

My wife decided to use our WaterPik to clean the top portion of the drain hole and all of a sudden, it stopped draining. When I took off the trap a bunch of murky water came out with bits and pieces of hardened black soot like stuff.

I snaked it with the big RIGID drill drain snake, (R-45) feeling no obstructions, nor was there any...

Read more]]> 5 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:07:17 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/recommendations-for-vinyl-shower-surround.28081/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28081 invalid@example.com (BlueAsparagus83) BlueAsparagus83 Hello,
Does anyone have any recommendations for a vinyl bathtub surround that would work well with a vintage tub? I've been finding that most that I see have to be used with the matching model tub. The rest of my bathroom, ceiling to floor (including the whole bath area) is the vintage peach tiles from the 60's (?). The walls behind the tub tiles are falling out because the walls are crumbling behind them.
Thank you in advance]]> 3 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 03:31:30 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/water-treatment-system-what-do-i-have.28077/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28077 invalid@example.com (rtaw) rtaw ok, I recently just discovered my Electric water heater began leaking, I didn't know that annode rods need to be replaced yearly, the heater I just replaced was 6 years old and the annode was literally disintegrated, NOTHING was left on the plug.
i think im going to buy a pricey titanium electric powered one in 1 years time.

why it died?

I'm certain that bypassing my treatment system was part of the cause, my wife has psoriasis and didn't like the softened water on her skin. after using...

Read more]]> 2 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:15:01 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/evolution-of-a-diy-whole-house-hydronic-heat.28076/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28076 invalid@example.com (Ysleiro) Ysleiro A few years back I created the first iteration of a heating system for my house. I got some crucial opinions from this community and wanted to share where things stand.

Here's the original post. https://www.plumbingforums.com/thre...onic-radiant-heating-setup.15820/#post-119428

Here's images of before and after for my project.

Version 1




Version 2 (my pride and joy)




My system has surpassed...

Read more]]> 2 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:17:59 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/new.28075/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28075 invalid@example.com (Titanite) Titanite Hello! I’m new here, hoping to learn more about my well and water system. Thank you!]]> 3 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:38:29 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/slow-drip-water-pipe-how-to-fix.28079/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28079 invalid@example.com (Clef) Clef Hi, wondering if this is a job I could tackle. I don’t have much experience with plumbing although have tackled some rudimentary things in the past and am somewhat handy. The pipe drips about a small bowl amount per month. Looks like someone had put some putty or some patch on it in the past. What would the simplest fix be here? I have a lot of other repairs piling up would be cool to diy this one.

]]> 1 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:43:06 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/pressure-switch-to-float-switch-control-box-question.28072/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28072 invalid@example.com (Titanite) Titanite Hello,
I currently have a pressure tank that has kicked the bucket, but we have had poor water pressure before the tank was leaking. Im going to switch to a cistern set up with a constant pressure pump. Currently I have a centripro CB05412 well pump control box which is fed from the pressure switch to activate the well pump. The new systems has a magnetic contractor (A3-2012). Is there any reason to keep the centripro box (other than if I went back to a pressure tank down the road)? As far...

Read more]]> 3 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:56:10 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/need-assistance-to-remove-shower-handle.28074/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28074 invalid@example.com (N24_Racer) N24_Racer Hi all,
For the first time in my life I am trying to replace a cartridge on my leaking bathtub faucet.
Please see photos attached. The valve has no screw anywhere and I do not know how to remove it to get to the cartridge.
I am hoping someone here can help, its a Delta unit.

Thanks in advance.]]> 2 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:03:08 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/faucet-handle-removal-underneath-sink.28071/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28071 invalid@example.com (Andy Jones) Andy Jones Hi- Can anyone suggest a tool to remove this? I can't get to it with any type of wrench or plier.]]> 4 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:34:34 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/the-pressure-is-strange-after-replacing-cartridges.28061/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28061 invalid@example.com (Graz73) Graz73 Hi,
I've got an old 2 handle shower with separate knobs for hot and cold.
The shower had been dripping really badly.
So I turned off the water to the house, replaced the cartriges inside the knobs and that stopped the leak.
Problem solved, yay...

After turning back on the water, the pressure was very different! The hot was working as well or better than before, but the cold water now seemed to have very little pressure. I need to crank up the cold water all the way for the water to be...

Read more]]> 2 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:54:09 +0000 https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/low-pressure-with-single-impact-sprinkler-and-which-sprinkler-system-to-upgrade-to.28070/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 28070 invalid@example.com (NC Gearhead) NC Gearhead First, some background. We had a custom home built last year and moved into it in January. Unfortunately the builder and some of his subcontractors were, well... slightly incompetent in certain areas. Plumbing was one of them. For instance, after the well was finished didn't install any kind of water filter inside the house, and didn't say anything to us about the need to do so. The sediment from the well plugged up practically every fixture in the house, including our tankless water...

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