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    How much do plumbers know about PEX piping?

    Hey everybody, I have a general question about plumber knowledge of PEX Piping. I am going to hire a reasonably reputable plumber to relocate and install some new PEX piping in my finished basement. I asked him long long my pipes can be exposed to sunlight. As the drywall was removed and the...
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    How much to replace PEX piping in wall

    Hello, I am looking for some advice on a PEX Pipe replace/install. I am removing about 11 feet of PEX piping that froze a couple times this winter. It is connected to the main water line and runs through the wall to the ceiling. I am curious what the ball park price would be to replace the...
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    Sewer smell from basement drain

    Hey all, I have a sewer drain from which I get a sewer smell from every weekend. The p-trap has water in it. The smell goes away when I pour water down it but it keeps coming back every week. The drain may or may not be conected to the weeping tile. The drain has debris in it as plumbers...
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    To add a back water valve, or not to add a backwater valve...

    Hello, My question is should i add a backwater valve to my main line? Living in an old house on a level road in the city if Toronto. $1600 plus permit and tax plus floor tile repair -$1250 rebate. Sounds like a no brainer, but could it cause more trouble to maintain? Say sewage backing...
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    Installing new service room floor drain

    Hello, I am replacing an old floor drain in the service room because the original 1.5" line did not have a trap. I have two options. 1. Install a new 4" line to the main line, (8 feet away)involves breaking up existing floor. 2. Install new 1.5" line with p-trap along same path. The...
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