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I have found a couple of makers supplying CSST tubing from 3/8” nominal through 2””. The tube runs has female gasketed threaded nuts on each end and can be field fabricated. The fittings are brass with male threads to match the nuts on the tubing. (These appear to be “G” type metric cylinder...

I know the difference in the formulation method for the two kind of PEX tubing. And that PEX-A is the one that uses the Wirsbo-UPONOR type of fittings with expansion rings instead of the compression rings, clamps or Sharkbite fittings used with PEX-B (Silane process) tubing. My question is...

Those who have read my postings know that I often ask about newer products that were not in use when I was still “on the tools”. This is one. For CSST gas tubing systems, are the various brands of fittings interchangeable? Is the tubing itself made to an ASTM standard regardless of brand? Or...

Which company selling online has the biggest inventory? Who has the best / most knowledgeable telephone sales staff? Which supplier has the most prompt and reasonably priced shipping?

I am preparing to build myself a new shop. I will use PEX, but I have always thought the Wirsbo/Propex fitting system that uses cold expansion with PEX plastic rings to be superior due to increased inside dimensions for better flow and no metal crimp rings. What I cannot get over, though, is the...

Many of our US based faucet manufacturers are now selling bottle-style traps with no visible weir. (See many examples on Amazon) The current Illinois code does not appear to allow the. Does anyone know of or live in a state that specifically mentions / permits bottle traps?

I read and commented on the exploded heater element thread below and it reminded me of one of my personal combat stories. About 30 years ago I went on a service call for a home that had been subject to a near lightning strike. Electricians had already been there for a couple of hours replacing...

Back when I was on the tools we made everyday use of adapters to penetrate and fix tub spouts and shower arms. Sioux Chief made the, so did Delta, Oates, and some others. The were usually referred to as thin wall tub spout adapters. They were 1/2 fip Ells with the outlet side longer than the...

Has anyone found a source for sweat adapters that are 1/2” BSPP (also known as G 1/2) male by 5/8” od copper? The difference as many of you know is that the BSPP thread has no taper and the thread is 55 degrees instead of 69 degrees. Someone must make them, but I suspect they do not give them...

I have a gas fired instantaneous heater. On a 25 year old slab house with un-insulated underground piping, all copper. Takes way too long to get Hot to the master bath. Couple of ways I thought about. Laing small circulator from hot to cold under cabinet on adjacent lavatory faucet in master...

I was a plumber for many years but got out of that industry to fix nuclear plants. During my absence, gas tankless waterheaters finally improved to the point of popularity. I now own a Rinnai that is hung on the OUTSIDE of my house! You can imagine the shock to my poor Yankee Plumber's heart to...

I was a plumber for many years and owned and used a small electric jetter that was a a great tool, especially for sinks and laundry drain cleaning. Now I am a maintenance manager in a nuclear plant. We have tools/services called "hydrolazing" that is essentially the same but a much higher...

I am coming back to the plumbing industry after 15 years in Nuclear Power. There have been a few changes. PEX seems to be the #1 potable water material but I have a few questions before I commit to a specific "brand". Are the "insert" types of fittings compatible? For example, will a...