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    sudden toilet refill

    My toilet uses fluidmaster 400. I used the flapper valve in the leaking toilet and installed it in another toilet which is not leaking. The other toilet doesn't leak. So I assume the flapper valve is fine. I didn't try the other way but will try it tomorrow. Also I can clearly hear the water...
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    sudden toilet refill

    Hello phishfood, How do I check which one is leaking? Also how do I fix the issue? Thank you
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    sudden toilet refill

    hello all, We have experienced this issue for quite some time. Here is the issue: One of my toilets will suddenly start to refill the tank and I can clearly see water come out through the inner wall of the lower bowl. Then after 10 sec, it stops. Nothing bad happens. But just want to know...
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    what is the order to connect the pipe

    I saw this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjNxXk7jZjI where the guy only tighten the lower and upper parts of the union. I never saw him tighten the center part. Is there anything wrong? Thank you
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    what is the order to connect the pipe

    Hello all, I am interested in how the gas pipe lines are connected in my house. Please see the attached image. Assume I need to reconnect the pipes from scratch, Here is my question What is the order I should put the pipes? For example, if I install pipe 1 first, then 2, then 3, then 6 and...
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    How to safely bend a faucet copper pipe

    I installed the stainless steel hose a year ago without leak. On Saturday, when I cleaned the U-Pipe down the sink, I may accidently move the top connector and it slowlys leaks water. I tried to tight it up without success. Finally, I disassemble the connector and reinstall it. So far so good...
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    How to safely bend a faucet copper pipe

    Please see my updated real images. After the installation, I can feel the hose that bends with quite force!
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    How to safely bend a faucet copper pipe

    Hello all, I ran into some issues that I need to more space to install the stainless steel water pipe to the faucet. My faucet cooper pipe is similar as attached image. Is there a good way so that I can bend the copper pipe a little so that I can get some space to install the new stainless...
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    How to prevent food residue build-up and clog

    My disposer should be fine b/c I have seen the residue is rather fine. It is best that I can see some good layout pipes so that I can mimic. Thank you
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    How to prevent food residue build-up and clog

    Do you have a good installed pipes in real image to illustrate this? Thank you
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    How to prevent food residue build-up and clog

    Yes, we always run the water while turn on the disposer. However, we should run the water/disposer a little longer and we will do! Question 1> Please see the size of my pipe. Any issues? Question 2> Please see whether or not I can tilt the main pipe? Will it damage the pipes in a long run...
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    How to prevent food residue build-up and clog

    Hello all, I have regularly cleaned the pipes down the kitchen sink. But it gets clog very quickly. I end up turning on the garbage disposer to speed the drain. The food residue always clog in the tip of main protruding pipe(green circle) and then slowly build-up. When clean those pipes, I...
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    what is the name of this tool

    Thank you very much!
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    what is the name of this tool

    Hello all, I need to know what the name of this tool shown http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tv/ask-toh/video/0,,20617589,00.html @16:55 the orange hammer like tool to nail the vapor barrier into dry wall. Thank you
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