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If its just at the sink, take the aerator off and turn the water on. If pressure is still low, check to see if its just the hot side or just the cold side, or both. This helps to narrow down the problem. If single handle faucet, could be trash in the cartridge. I've even had to trace these down...

Oatey also make ABS to PVC transitional glue that I've used before. It is only good on the transitioned fitting however. It comes in a small can with light green wording. Most Big box stores should carry it.

I worked for the big gas company here for some years. When they work on a meter set, they will always install an outlet cutoff for the customer. This distinguishes the customers fuel line from the gas company's. They claim this is code now, but I've never verified. They would not have a problem...

Are you speaking of the T&P or the pressure reducing valve? The T&P relief valve (temperature and pressure) is the valve coming out of the water heater (shown in the first picture) and the Pressure reducing valve (PRV) is shown in the second. If the T&P has been replaced, check the pressure...

What is on the other side of this wall? Is it possible to cut sheetrock behind instead of removing the tile. In my area, you very rarely see a threaded fitting. In most cases, you'll have to go back to the tee and snap the cast iron above and below the tee and rebuild back to the sink. The only...

You may want to tell the people above you to not run any water until the problem is repaired. Their sink is draining fine so they don't notice the problem. The blockage is downstream of your drain so your sink is the lowest on the system and you're receiving the backup.

Also look in the attic and see if you have any open vents. I've send where the plumber may forget to install a mechanical vent or run through the roof for atmospheric venting. I've also seen where the Sheetrock contractor out a nail or screw through a vent in the wall. This would be harder to...

Do you mean heating up or filling? If it were filling, you would have air coming through your fixtures until full. As johnjh20 says, a water heater stays full at all times

Depends on If the regulator is in the ground at the water meter or inside the home in an accessible location. A normal T&P is set to relieve around 150 psi or so. If the regulator is bad, it will have to be replaced. If the T&P is old, it will often times need replacing as we'll. Id replace the...

Can you post a picture of the valve? It sounds like a T&P valve. If so, you may want to check the water pressure In the home. Could be a bad regulator causing the problem

This picture shows the valve, usually made by Watts

This is a thermal expansion valve. They are more trouble then they're worth. Id remove it and cap the line, then install an expansion tank on the cold water side. Problem solved

Call a local plumber with a sewer camera and locator. He should be able to push the camera to the blockage and locate. This will also help find buried cleanouts that are hard to find. The Ridgid locator and camera I use is highly accurate at pinpointing location and depth.

I would use the process of elimination on this problem. If the water eventually stops dripping, you can rule out a water line leaking. This leaves the following potential causes: 1. shower drain leaking (bad seal), 2. shower valve may be leaking only when water is on (remove trim to view) 3...