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Sorry if this isn't quite plumbing. I have a two 10" cartridge undersink water filter. Kenmore. Odor, sediment, lead reduction etc. A few years ago I replaced the faucet, and I assume the flow restrictor with it? Comes out fast now. But the faucet is getting corroded and needs replacing. I was...

Hi, My contractor used stainless steel strapping for hanging some copper. Is this ok? I always thought it should be copper or plastic? Thanks

Hi all, I've read through a couple threads here about HW recirculation. I have some questions about installing a system. The house is all copper, though some is being replaced. There's 3/4" copper CW & HW in the crawl space along the length of the house ending at a 3 bathroom stack, all of...

Hi all, I have a 1/2" copper stub with a compression supply valve to a utility sink in my shop/brewery. The old fridge had 1/4" copper from there to it-not in the wall-about a 30' run and was dirt slow but didn't get much use. I have a new fridge. On the other side of the garage. If I run a...

Hi all, I'm not a pro, but usually do ok and am helping my neighbor, who has this "flow thru" type valve for a utility sink. The hose thread goes to a clothes washer, and the flow-thru part to the utility sink valve. I've never seen on of these. He got two replacement valves, the first didn't...

Hi all, Some years ago I installed a brass valve on a hot water pipe just after the heater. It's developed a lot of corrosion - see pic. Almost certain I was told by the vendor that brass to copper was ok. Anyway, I'll replace the valve. Should I install a dielectric union to prevent this...