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    Trouble finding parts for leaky faucet

    hi, call menyhart plumbing.. 216-631-5519, you can get there e mail and send them the pictures. say you got there number from rich at dunrite plumbing. they are very helpfull. i dont know where you live but they are in cleveland, ohio. good luck
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    Funky Drain Stories

    got a good one. i pulled out about 500 condoms while the man was watching me. he said whats that? i professionally said those are condoms sir. he freaked out,ran up stairs screaming something about its only him and his wife here and he does not use condoms! holy snikeys, and...
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    the one with the most toys wins

    how about listing all of our toys? 2001 rm 250 dirt bike, two jet skis with trailer,one 2001 v star 1100 motorcycle,one 2004 hummer h2, one 2005 cadillac deville.
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    Garbage Disposal Smell?

    sorry, it was my girlfriends idea.
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    RV black water overflow

    may i recommend an air purifier? a company called ecoquest sells a super unit called freshair. it kills mold,bacteria,and viruses on surfaces in up to a 3000 square foot space. good luck.
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    Roots in the sewage line.

    i dont know where you live or what the going rate is for sewer cleaning but here in cleveland i charge 195 dollars to snake a main sewer up to 100 feet. that is for the first 2 hours. if it takes longer than two hours an additional charge of 35 per one half hour may be applied. there is...
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    Stupid Inspector

    slip him a hundred bucks and tell him to go buy something nice. fugettaboutit
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    Garbage Disposal Smell?

    you need to plink your sink! go to bed bath and beyond and buy some plink. cool little balls that you throw into your disposall . turn on disposall quickly to break them up and enjoy a nice citrus experience.
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    Cleaning Smaller Drains

    well,an electric snake for sure. drill type is what i use,it is just what i got used to. one quater inch cable is common for tubs and sinks, three eights or one half inch for kitchen sinks.
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    Learning plumbing

    good to here from someone doing something positive with there life. i tell all the guys that help me out that anything they learn from me will be usefull in the future. how about being a plumbers helper. maybe you could get between 8-12 dollars per hour.good luck.
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    Countryside Plumbing

    where in ohio? im in cleveland.
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    CPVC or copper?

    yes,it is standard practice. unions are ok, and if your thinking that down the road you might have to remove the old tank and install a new one it would have to be exactally the same size. and in our world that hardly ever happens. but next time just tell the plumber to install the...
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    Sweating copper.

    no,its not wrong.you could use a wet rag or a dry one. see, were plumbers and we take pride in our work. not only do we need our work to be leak free, we need it to look good to. good luck
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    Gas pipe

    no handy man! hire a professional to do this type of work.
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    Mystery Valve

    it looks like a steering wheel from a bus! seriously , ive been a plumber for 20 years and ive never seen anything like this.if it isnt broke dont fix it! leave that thing alone. maybe some old timer is up in heaven having a good laugh.
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    Who the H**l Are You People?

    hey buddy,sounds like you are one of those guys who for the life of him could not even solder one pipe one time.its ok, see you can wear a hat and i cant. they make my head itch. but i dont get mad and freak out on the internet about it. ok good day! i said GOOD DAY!!!! oh, its...
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    Toilet Backing Up

    no,it has nothing to do with the floor being level. your sewer is clogged or at least partially clogged. call your local plumbing supply house and ask for the number of a good plumber. you need to have your pipe snaked out.
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    Roots in the sewage line.

    well the price range should be around 175-275. im in ohio and that is the going rate. copper sulphate or root killer is sometimes used but dont really know how much it really does.
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    Low shower pressure

    ok ,this is what i do for a living. first check your pressure where your water line comes in. usually about 50-65 psi is normal. if that checks out ok then work your way back to the bathroom. make sure there is no more galvanized water lines. if not then shut off the water and take apart...
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    New Sink Installation

    are you having an inspector coming to check your work? if so have him come out, ask him what to do. he or she is the one to talk to. if no inspector just tie into the existing drain line with a sanitary t ,run inch and a half pvc over to the new sink and if you want to get...
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