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I have a Brass Craft Multi Turn Stop Valve. It leaks when I close it. I have tightened the nut and also repacked it but I would like to replace the stem. I see both brass and plastic replacement stems. OK to use either the brass or plastic? Thank You.

I've been clearing some toilet clogs with a plunger. I recently read that plunging could damage the wax ring and a toilet auger would be a better option. I've seen recommendations for the Ridgid 59787 K-3. I figured I'd ask you folks for your recommendations. Thank You.

Would appreciate brand(s) recommendations. Preferably tools that will work in a limited work space. Thank You

I need to buy a new basin wrench and would appreciate some recommendations. Will use this for kitchen and bathroom sinks. Thank You

Is there a difference? STA PUT is manufactured by an OATEY affiliate.

Background: Original kitchen garbage disposal was a GE and the undersink plumbing was done to line up with the disposal discharge pipe. I replaced the GE disposal with an Insinkertor disposal and had to get a flexible discharge tube to avoid having to redo the waste pipe alignment. I just...

I had to shut off the water (hot and cold) under my kitchen sink in order to fix a leaking faucet. When I turned the water back on under the sink both were seeping around the bonnet nut. I tightened the bonnet nuts down as much as I could but there is some seepage. Are stem repair kits a good...

The Fill Valve on one of my toilets just started refilling very slowly. The valve is 10+ years old. Instead of playing around trying to clean it I will just replace it. I've done several so doing the replacement will not be a problem. I've used FluidMaster in the past, based on availability...

I have to replace a toilet wax ring. I replaced the ring a lot of years ago and used an Oatey johni-ring Standard Wax ring. I went to buy the same product and also saw the same thing in the Reinforced version which includes an alignment sleeve and a bolt kit. The Reinforced product says it is...

Moen model 87681 leaked around the bottom of the spout. I bought O-Ring kit 96778 which contains 3 o-rings ( 1 large o-ring and 2 smaller o-rings). I downloaded repair directions from the Moen web site. The instructions show where to use the 2 smaller o-rings but make no mention of what to do...

I would like to buy rubber washer and o-ring kits to have on hand. I see lots of different sellers and would like some brand recommendations. I have a current project that requires 3 o-rings and the Moen 3 ring kit is kind of pricey compared to buying a kit with lots of different sizes.

I have done internet searches and have seen many different brands. I would like to buy a high quality product and would appreciate some brand recommendations. I also have a question about installation. My current shut off valves are MIP Boiler Drain valves. The center points of the...

I replaced the Symmons Temptrol spindle (TA-10) because it was sticking. I put everything back together but the handle is very difficult to turn on and off. Any suggestions on what I have done wrong. Thank You

The kitchen sink drain pipe has a leak where it is joined to the trap. What is the best way to seal the leak? I've seen those PVC joint rings on Youtube videos. Is this a good way to fix the leak? Thank You

On more than one occasion I have had water stains appear on my ceilings that have been attributable to different types of leaks from the floor or attic above, e.g. toilet wax ring, tub/shower diverter, rotted bathroom shower exhaust pipe. When I first notice a stain I outline the stain with a...

I installed a new handheld shower head for a friend. This has a pause button on the handle. My friend uses it hand held and also while it is on the bracket. The problem is he is short and has trouble reaching the pause button while the shower head is on the bracket. What are my options to...

I had to remove the cold water washer retainer on a Symmons Temptrol tub/shower spindle. Its diameter is about 1 inch. Is there a special wrench that will grip but not crush and distort the retainer. In the past I've used a curved vise grip that can be set to put enough pressure on the part to...

I'm replacing a tank gasket on a Kohler toilet. The gasket is K-GP51487. I've replaced other toilet gaskets and the gasket fits over the flush valve nut. I did this Kohler the same way but I've seen comments that say that the gasket should go under the flush valve nut. The toilet is not...

I saw some Bernzomatic Silver solder rolls. One package had a picture of a water faucet and the other package had a picture of a drain pipe and trap. Both packages said Silver solder. Is there a difference in the products and their recommended uses based on the package pictures?

I have an American Standard toilet that was installed approximately 15 years ago. A couple of days ago I noticed some dampness on the floor around the toilet...especially toward the back. I found that both tank hold down bolts were dripping. One of the nuts was so loose I could turn it by...